A vending machine with high volume ratio

Abstract

The present invention provides a vending machine with a high volumetric ratio, comprising a main cabinet, a multi-layer tray mechanism for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet, a storage box and a controller; a rotating rod driving assembly is also arranged at the front of the tray mechanism, the tray mechanism comprises a tray body for placing multiple rows of goods in parallel and a transverse bearing plate installed at the front end of the tray body, and also comprises a bottom plate for placing the transverse bearing plate; a plurality of bin doors are arranged at equal intervals at the front of the transverse bearing plate, and a limiting column is connected to the bottom of each bin door; a fixed rod for limiting the opening angle of each bin door and a moving block that can move parallel to the bottom plate are also arranged on the bottom plate. In actual application, the bin door can be opened or closed by lateral movement of the transverse bearing plate combined with the structural design of the fixed rod, the moving block and the rotating rod. The structural design of the present application is reasonable, and can better ensure the storage space of the tray body and enhance the volumetric ratio.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machine equipment, and in particular to a vending machine with a high volume ratio that can effectively reduce operating costs, has a reasonable structural design, and has high reliability. [Background Technology]

[0002] A vending machine (VEM) is a machine that can automatically pay for goods according to the coins inserted. It is a common equipment in commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. It can generally be divided into four types: beverage vending machines, food vending machines, adult products vending machines, and comprehensive vending machines.

[0003] As we all know, the more common vending machines on the market currently generally have a limited number of stored goods, and it is necessary to arrange replenishers to carry out multiple irregular replenishments based on actual conditions. Due to the limited amount of stored goods, frequent replenishment increases the cost of operation and is not conducive to the long-term and stable use of the equipment.

[0004] Based on the above problems, how to increase the volume ratio of goods placed in the case of a certain total space of the vending machine and further enhance the high-reliability automated operation and delivery is a problem that technical personnel in this field often consider. Technical personnel in this field have conducted a lot of research and development and experiments, and achieved good results through a large number of repeated experiments. [Summary of the invention]

[0005] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a vending machine with a high volume ratio, which can effectively reduce the operating cost, has a reasonable structural design, and has high reliability.

[0006] The solution to the technical problem of the present invention is to provide a vending machine with a high volume ratio, comprising a main cabinet, a multi-layer tray mechanism for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet, a storage box at the lower inner part of the main cabinet, and a controller for real-time control of the operation of the device; a rotating rod driving assembly for driving the tray mechanism to release goods is also arranged at the front of the tray mechanism;

[0007] The pallet mechanism includes a pallet body on which multiple rows of goods can be placed in parallel, and a transversely movable load-bearing plate arranged at the front end of the pallet body and capable of being laterally movable relative to the pallet body so that the frontmost row of goods and the rearward goods are offset from each other, and also includes a bottom plate for placing the transversely movable load-bearing plate and being located below the transversely movable load-bearing plate; a transversely movable drive motor for driving the transversely movable load-bearing plate to move laterally is also arranged on the right side of the transversely movable load-bearing plate; a plurality of warehouse doors are arranged at equal intervals at the front of the transversely movable load-bearing plate, and a limiting column is connected to the bottom of each warehouse door; a fixing rod for limiting the opening angle of each warehouse door and a movable block capable of being moved parallel to the bottom plate are also arranged on the bottom plate;

[0008] The rotating rod driving assembly includes a plurality of rotating driving motors and a rotating rod connected to the output shaft of the rotating driving motor; during the rotation of the rotating rod, the rotating rod contacts the moving block on the bottom plate and pushes the moving block to move on the bottom plate.

[0009] Preferably, a transparent window is provided on the front of the main cabinet, and a roller body is installed at the bottom of the main cabinet to facilitate the movement of the main cabinet.

[0010] Preferably, the fixed rod and the moving block are located at the front end of the base plate; and each fixed rod and moving block corresponds to the warehouse door one by one; an L-shaped protrusion is integrally formed on one side of the upper part of the moving block, and when the transverse driving motor drives the transverse bearing plate and the warehouse door to move transversely as a whole, the limit column at the bottom of the warehouse door moves to the L-shaped protrusion position, and the opening of the warehouse door is limited by the L-shaped protrusion; it also includes a moving groove opened at the front of the base plate for ensuring that each moving block moves smoothly on the base plate, and the transverse stroke of the moving block is limited by the moving groove.

[0011] Preferably, the moving block is also integrally formed with a bending block toward the outer side; when the rotating rod in the rotating rod driving assembly is driven to rotate by the rotating driving motor, the outer edge of the rotating rod contacts the bending block and pushes the moving block to further move a preset distance on the bottom plate, and the limiting column at the bottom of the warehouse door immediately breaks away from the limitation of the L-shaped protrusion.

[0012] Preferably, the transverse bearing plate is integrally formed with a bending plate on the side facing the transverse driving motor; and the output shaft of the transverse driving motor is connected to the bending plate through a transmission gear and a connecting rod; when the transverse driving motor is running, it drives the transmission gear and the connecting rod to rotate and shift, and then drives the bending plate to move laterally.

[0013] Preferably, a signal display screen for displaying information is also installed on the front of the main cabinet, and a sound device for voice broadcasting is provided inside the main cabinet; the tray mechanism, rotating rod drive assembly, storage box, signal display screen and sound device are electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Preferably, the storage box includes a box body, a box door arranged at the front of the box body, a rotating plate inside the box body, and a connecting rod for connecting the box door and the rotating plate; arc-shaped through holes are respectively opened on both sides of the box body, and the connecting part between the connecting rod and the box door passes through the arc-shaped through holes; when the rotating plate rotates around a fixed axis, the connecting rod is driven to deflect, and the box door is simultaneously driven to rotate around the axis, and the box door is then opened.

[0015] Preferably, a rotating plate rotation driving motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate around the axis is also provided inside the box body; the rotating plate rotation driving motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the vending machine of the present invention has a high volume ratio, by simultaneously providing a main cabinet 11, a multi-layer tray mechanism 13 for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet 11, a storage box 12 located at the lower inner part of the main cabinet 11, and a controller structure component for real-time control of the operation of the device, and a rotating rod driving component 15 for driving the tray mechanism 13 to release goods is also provided at the front of the tray mechanism 13, the tray mechanism 13 includes a tray body for placing multiple rows of goods in parallel, and a transverse bearing plate arranged at the front end of the tray body and capable of moving laterally relative to the tray body so that the frontmost row of goods is misaligned with the rear goods, and also includes a bottom plate for placing the transverse bearing plate and located at the bottom of the transverse bearing plate 134, a transverse driving motor 136 for driving the transverse movement of the transverse movement bearing plate is also arranged on the right side of the transverse movement bearing plate, a plurality of bin doors 131 are arranged at equal intervals on the front part of the transverse movement bearing plate, and a limiting column 132 is connected to the bottom of each bin door 131, and a fixed rod 1342 for limiting the opening angle of each bin door 131 and a moving block 133 which can move parallel to the bottom plate 134 are also arranged on the bottom plate 134. In actual application, the bin door 131 can be opened or closed better through the transverse movement of the transverse movement bearing plate combined with the structural design of the fixed rod 1342, the moving block 133 and the rotating rod 152. The structural design of the present application is reasonable, and can better ensure the storage space of the pallet body and enhance the volume ratio. [Drawings]

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a vending machine with a high volume ratio according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal state structure of a vending machine with a high volume ratio according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a tray mechanism in a vending machine with a high volume ratio according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure. [Specific implementation method]

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0022] See also Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a vending machine 1 with a high volume ratio, comprising a main cabinet 11, a multi-layer tray mechanism 13 for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet 11, a storage box 12 located at the lower inner part of the main cabinet 11, and a controller for real-time control of the operation of the device; a rotating rod driving assembly 15 for driving the tray mechanism 13 to release goods is also arranged at the front of the tray mechanism 13;

[0023] The pallet mechanism 13 includes a pallet body on which multiple rows of goods can be placed in parallel, and a transversely movable load plate installed at the front end of the pallet body and capable of being laterally movable relative to the pallet body so that the front row of goods and the rear row of goods are offset from each other, and also includes a bottom plate 134 for placing the transversely movable load plate and located at the lower part of the transversely movable load plate; a transversely movable drive motor 136 for driving the transversely movable load plate to move laterally is also arranged on the right side of the transversely movable load plate; a plurality of warehouse doors 131 are arranged at equal intervals at the front of the transversely movable load plate, and a limiting column 132 is connected to the bottom of each warehouse door 131; a fixing rod 1342 for limiting the opening angle of each warehouse door 131 and a moving block 133 capable of being moved parallel to the bottom plate 134 are also arranged on the bottom plate 134;

[0024] The rotating rod driving assembly 15 includes a plurality of rotating driving motors 151 and a rotating rod 152 connected to the output shaft of the rotating driving motor 151; during the rotation process, the rotating rod 152 contacts the moving block 133 on the bottom plate 134 and pushes the moving block 133 to move on the bottom plate 134.

[0025] The present application simultaneously provides a main cabinet 11, a multi-layer pallet mechanism 13 for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet 11, a storage box 12 located at the lower inner part of the main cabinet 11, and a controller structural component for real-time control of equipment operation. A rotating rod driving component 15 for driving the pallet mechanism 13 to release goods is also provided at the front of the pallet mechanism 13. The pallet mechanism 13 includes a pallet body on which multiple rows of goods can be placed in parallel, and a transverse bearing plate installed at the front end of the pallet body and capable of moving laterally relative to the pallet body so that the frontmost row of goods is misaligned with the rear goods. It also includes a bottom plate 134 located at the lower part of the transverse bearing plate for placing the transverse bearing plate. A transverse driving motor 136 for driving the transverse bearing plate to move transversely is also provided on the right side of the carrier plate. A plurality of bin doors 131 are arranged at equal intervals on the front of the transverse bearing plate, and a limiting column 132 is connected to the bottom of each bin door 131. A fixed rod 1342 for limiting the opening angle of each bin door 131 and a moving block 133 that can move parallel to the bottom plate 134 are also provided on the bottom plate 134. In actual application, the bin door 131 can be opened or closed by the transverse movement of the transverse bearing plate combined with the structural design of the fixed rod 1342, the moving block 133 and the rotating rod 152. The structural design of the present application is reasonable, and can better ensure the storage space of the pallet body and enhance the volume ratio.

[0026] This application does not involve improvements to the software part, and the categories of various functional components and the design of the circuit part are conventional technical means in the field and are well known to those skilled in the art. This application mainly protects the overall structural structure of the device, especially the structure of the tray body.

[0027] Preferably, a transparent window 111 is provided on the front of the main cabinet 11 , and a roller body 14 is installed at the bottom of the main cabinet 11 for facilitating the movement of the main cabinet 11 .

[0028] Preferably, the fixed rod 1342 and the movable block 133 are located at the front end of the base plate 134; and each fixed rod 1342 and movable block 133 corresponds to the warehouse door 131 one by one; an L-shaped protrusion 1332 is integrally formed on one side of the upper part of the movable block 133, and when the transverse driving motor 136 drives the transverse bearing plate and the warehouse door 131 to move transversely as a whole, the limiting column 132 at the bottom of the warehouse door 131 moves to the position of the L-shaped protrusion 1332, and the opening of the warehouse door 131 is limited by the L-shaped protrusion 1332; it also includes a movable groove 1341 opened at the front of the base plate 134, which is used to ensure that each movable block 133 moves smoothly on the base plate 134, and the transverse stroke of the movable block 133 is limited by the movable groove 1341.

[0029] Preferably, the moving block 133 is also integrally formed with a bending block 1331 facing the outer side; when the rotating rod 152 in the rotating rod driving assembly 15 is driven to rotate by the rotating driving motor 151, the outer edge of the rotating rod 152 contacts the bending block 1331 and pushes the moving block 133 to further move a preset distance on the bottom plate 134, and the limiting column 132 at the bottom of the warehouse door 131 is immediately released from the limitation of the L-shaped protrusion 1332.

[0030] Preferably, the transverse moving support plate is integrally formed with a bending plate 135 on the side facing the transverse moving drive motor 136; and the output shaft of the transverse moving drive motor 136 is connected to the bending plate 135 through a transmission gear and a connecting rod; when the transverse moving drive motor 136 is running, it drives the transmission gear and the connecting rod to rotate and shift, and then drives the bending plate 135 to move laterally.

[0031] Preferably, a signal display screen for displaying information is also installed on the front of the main cabinet 11, and a sound-generating device for voice broadcasting is provided inside the main cabinet 11; the tray mechanism 13, the rotating rod drive assembly 15, the storage box 12, the signal display screen and the sound-generating device are electrically connected to the controller.

[0032] Preferably, the storage box 12 includes a box body, a box door 121 arranged at the front of the box body, a rotating plate inside the box body, and a connecting rod for connecting the box door 121 and the rotating plate; arc-shaped through holes are respectively opened on both sides of the box body, and the connecting part between the connecting rod and the box door 121 passes through the arc-shaped through holes; when the rotating plate rotates around the fixed axis, the connecting rod is driven to deflect, and the box door 121 is simultaneously driven to rotate around the axis, and the box door 121 is then opened.

[0033] Preferably, a rotating plate rotation driving motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate around the axis is also provided inside the box body; the rotating plate rotation driving motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the vending machine 1 with a high volume ratio of the present invention is provided with a main cabinet 11, a multi-layer tray mechanism 13 for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet 11, a storage box 12 located at the lower inner part of the main cabinet 11, and a controller structure component for real-time control of the operation of the device. A rotating rod driving component 15 for driving the tray mechanism 13 to release goods is also provided at the front of the tray mechanism 13. The tray mechanism 13 includes a tray body for placing multiple rows of goods in parallel, and a transverse bearing plate arranged at the front end of the tray body and capable of moving laterally relative to the tray body so that the frontmost row of goods is misaligned with the rear goods. The bottom plate 15 is located at the bottom of the transverse bearing plate and is used to place the transverse bearing plate. Plate 134, a transverse driving motor 136 for driving the transverse moving bearing plate to move transversely is also arranged on the right side of the transverse moving bearing plate, a plurality of bin doors 131 are arranged at equal intervals on the front part of the transverse moving bearing plate, and a limiting column 132 is connected to the bottom of each bin door 131, and a fixed rod 1342 for limiting the opening angle of each bin door 131 and a moving block 133 which can move parallel to the bottom plate 134 are also arranged on the bottom plate 134. In actual application, the bin door 131 can be opened or closed by the transverse movement of the transverse moving bearing plate combined with the structural design of the fixed rod 1342, the moving block 133 and the rotating rod 152. The structural design of the present application is reasonable, and can better ensure the storage space of the pallet body and enhance the volume ratio.

[0035] The above-described embodiments of the present invention do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vending machine with a high volume ratio, characterized in that: It includes a main cabinet, a multi-layer tray mechanism for placing goods arranged inside the main cabinet, a storage box at the lower inner part of the main cabinet, and a controller for real-time control of the operation of the equipment; a rotating rod driving assembly for driving the tray mechanism to release goods is also arranged at the front of the tray mechanism; The pallet mechanism includes a pallet body on which multiple rows of goods can be placed in parallel, and a transversely movable load-bearing plate arranged at the front end of the pallet body and capable of being laterally movable relative to the pallet body so that the frontmost row of goods and the rearward goods are offset from each other, and also includes a bottom plate for placing the transversely movable load-bearing plate and being located below the transversely movable load-bearing plate; a transversely movable drive motor for driving the transversely movable load-bearing plate to move laterally is also arranged on the right side of the transversely movable load-bearing plate; a plurality of warehouse doors are arranged at equal intervals at the front of the transversely movable load-bearing plate, and a limiting column is connected to the bottom of each warehouse door; a fixing rod for limiting the opening angle of each warehouse door and a movable block capable of being moved parallel to the bottom plate are also arranged on the bottom plate; The rotating rod driving assembly includes a plurality of rotating driving motors and a rotating rod connected to the output shaft of the rotating driving motor; during the rotation of the rotating rod, the rotating rod contacts the moving block on the bottom plate and pushes the moving block to move on the bottom plate.

2. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent window is arranged on the front of the main cabinet, and a roller body for facilitating the movement of the main cabinet is arranged at the bottom of the main cabinet.

3. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed rod and the moving block are located at the front end of the base plate; and each fixed rod and moving block corresponds to the warehouse door one by one; an L-shaped protrusion is integrally formed on one side of the upper part of the moving block, and when the transverse driving motor drives the transverse bearing plate and the warehouse door to move transversely as a whole, the limit column at the bottom of the warehouse door moves to the L-shaped protrusion, and the opening of the warehouse door is limited by the L-shaped protrusion; it also includes a moving groove opened at the front of the base plate, which is used to ensure that each moving block moves smoothly on the base plate, and the transverse stroke of the moving block is limited by the moving groove.

4. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The moving block is also integrally formed with a bending block toward the outer side; when the rotating rod in the rotating rod driving assembly is driven to rotate by the rotating driving motor, the outer edge of the rotating rod contacts the bending block and pushes the moving block to further move a preset distance on the bottom plate, and the limiting column at the bottom of the warehouse door immediately breaks away from the limitation of the L-shaped protrusion.

5. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse moving bearing plate is integrally formed with a bending plate on the side facing the transverse moving driving motor; and the output shaft of the transverse moving driving motor is connected to the bending plate through a transmission gear and a connecting rod; when the transverse moving driving motor is running, it drives the transmission gear and the connecting rod to rotate and shift, and then drives the bending plate to move laterally.

6. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A signal display screen for information display is also installed on the front of the main cabinet, and a sound device for voice broadcasting is arranged inside the main cabinet; the tray mechanism, the rotating rod drive assembly, the storage box, the signal display screen and the sound device are electrically connected to the controller.

7. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The storage box includes a box body, a box door arranged at the front of the box body, a rotating plate located inside the box body, and a connecting rod for connecting the box door and the rotating plate; arc-shaped through holes are respectively opened on both sides of the box body, and the connecting part between the connecting rod and the box door passes through the arc-shaped through holes; when the rotating plate rotates around a fixed axis, the connecting rod is driven to deflect, and the box door is simultaneously driven to rotate around the axis, and the box door is then opened.

8. A vending machine with a high volume ratio as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: A rotating plate rotation driving motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate around an axis is also provided inside the box body; the rotating plate rotation driving motor is electrically connected to the controller.

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