Vending machine pickup box structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pickup box structure for a vending machine. The pickup box structure for a vending machine of the present invention comprises a pickup box, a power device and a carrier; the carrier is provided with a delivery port; the power device provides a driving force for the pickup box to move; the pickup box is provided with a pickup port and faces the delivery port; the pickup box is located inside the delivery port; the pickup box is hinged with a first connecting member and a second connecting member; the carrier is provided with a base, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively hinged with the base; there is an acute angle between the first imaginary line segment and the second imaginary line segment; the first imaginary line segment and the second imaginary line segment intersect at a pickup intersection, and the pickup intersection is located on the extension line below the first imaginary line segment. The present invention can achieve that the pickup box is tilted outward as a whole at a certain tilt angle, which is convenient for taking out items, and there is no or a small risk of being pinched; when the pickup box is opened to change the pickup box to a pickup state, the anti-theft piece can be linked to open to achieve anti-theft.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machines, and in particular to a pickup box structure of a vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing automatic delivery vending machines are divided into gravity drop type and lift type according to the delivery method. The pickup port of the gravity drop vending machine is generally set at the bottom layer of the machine to make full use of the storage space of the machine.

[0003] The existing gravity drop vending machine has a method of picking up goods by pushing the pick-up port door inwards with force, and reaching into the machine to pick up the goods. The mechanical anti-theft plate is hinged on the top of the pick-up port door, and when the pick-up port door is pushed inwards with force, the pick-up port door abuts against the mechanical anti-theft plate.

[0004] In summary, the prior art has at least the following technical problems:

[0005] First, the action of bending down and pushing the door inwards at the same time is not in line with ergonomics, and reaching into the machine means you need to bend deeper, which is less convenient to use.

[0006] Second, the delivery door is heavy and there is a risk of getting your hands pinched.

[0007] Third, due to the mechanical anti-theft plate and the cargo pickup door, there is a large resistance to pushing open the cargo pickup door. Summary of the invention

[0008] One object of the present invention is to solve or alleviate the above-mentioned first technical problem.

[0009] The means adopted by the present invention is a vending machine pickup box structure, which includes a pickup box, a power device and a carrier; the carrier is provided with a delivery port; the power device provides a driving force for the pickup box to move; the pickup box is provided with a pickup port and is directly opposite to the delivery port; the pickup box is located in the delivery port; the pickup box is hinged with a first connecting member and a second connecting member; the carrier is provided with a base, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively hinged to the base; there is an acute angle between the first imaginary line segment and the second imaginary line segment; the first imaginary line segment and the second imaginary line segment intersect at a pickup intersection, and the pickup intersection is located on the extension line below the first imaginary line segment.

[0010] The effect achieved by the present invention is that the pickup box is turned outward as a whole at a certain tilt angle, making it easy to take out items.

[0011] According to a further technical solution, the first imaginary line segment is substantially equal to the second imaginary line segment.

[0012] According to a further technical solution, the second connecting member is bent backwards.

[0013] This ensures that the second connecting member will not be blocked by the carrier, so that the pickup box can extend a larger portion from the carrier.

[0014] A further technical solution also includes an anti-theft piece hinged to the carrier and located above the pickup port, the anti-theft piece being hinged with a linkage piece, the linkage piece being hinged to the first connecting piece, the second connecting piece or the pickup box; the hinge axis line between the linkage piece and the first connecting piece, the second connecting piece or the pickup box is the linkage hinge end, the linkage hinge end is lower than the hinge axis line between the linkage piece and the anti-theft piece, and when the pickup box moves, the moving direction of the linkage hinge end is roughly the same direction as the pickup box.

[0015] When the pickup box is opened to make it a pickup state, the anti-theft piece can be linked to open to achieve anti-theft.

[0016] According to a further technical solution, the linkage member bends forward.

[0017] A larger torque can be generated to make the anti-theft piece easier to open, thereby improving ease of use and reliability.

[0018] A further technical solution also includes a limiting member with a limiting ear, the limiting member is fixedly connected to at least one of the first connecting member, the second connecting member and the cargo box, the base is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting ear is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0019] It is possible to limit the portion of the pickup box that extends out from the delivery port.

[0020] According to a further technical solution, the power device is a handle and is arranged in front of the pickup box.

[0021] A further technical solution also includes a specific elastic reset member, one part of which is connected to the carrier, and another part of which is connected to the first connecting member, the second connecting member or the pickup box, so that the pickup box tends to maintain a standby state.

[0022] The pickup box can automatically reset to a standby state to prevent the pickup box from remaining in a pickup state when the pickup box is forgotten to be closed.

[0023] A further technical solution is that the first connecting member is hinged to the base through a first hinge axis, the second connecting member is hinged to the base through a second hinge axis, the reset member is a spring, the reset member is sleeved on the first hinge axis or the second hinge axis, one part of the reset member is fixedly connected to the base, and the other part of the reset member is abutted / fixedly connected to the first hinge axis or the second hinge axis.

[0024] According to a further technical solution, the front end of the pickup box extends outward to form a sealing edge, and the sealing edge is in contact with the carrier.

[0025] The sealing edge ensures sealing and stops.

[0026] In summary, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0027] 1} The pickup box is tilted outward at a certain angle, making it easy to take out items, and there is no or little risk of pinching hands.

[0028] 2} When the pickup box is opened to make it into a pickup state, the anti-theft piece can be linked to open to realize the anti-theft.

[0029] 3} It can generate a larger torque to make the anti-theft device easier to open, which can improve ease of use and reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a perspective schematic diagram of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 2 is a front view schematic diagram of a pickup box structure of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pickup box structure of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; the pickup box 2 is in a standby state.

[0033] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pickup box structure of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; the pickup box 2 is in the pickup state.

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a cross section SEC1; the pickup box 2 is in standby mode.

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a cross-section SEC1; the pickup box 2 is in the pickup state; the arrow ARR1 indicates the moving direction of the pickup box 2 during the process of changing from the standby state to the pickup state; the arrow ARR2 indicates the rotation direction of the anti-theft element 3 during the process of changing from the standby state to the pickup state.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of detail 1 DTL1.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a rear view schematic diagram of detail 1 DTL1.

[0038] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of detail 2 DTL2.

[0039] Arrow one ARR1; Arrow two ARR2; Section one SEC1; Detail one DTL1; Detail two DTL2; Carrier 1; Shipping port 11; Base 12; Limiting groove 124; Locking device 18; Vending machine body 19; Pick-up box 2; First connecting member 21; First imaginary line segment 211; First hinge axis 219; Second connecting member 22; Second imaginary line segment 221; Second hinge axis 229; Angle 23; Pick-up intersection 231; Sealing edge 28; Pick-up port 29; Anti-theft member 3; Linkage member 31; Linkage hinge end 319; Limiting member 4; Limiting ear 41; Reset member 5; Reset abutment member 51; Power device 9; Hand HAND. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0041] As a specific embodiment, the vending machine pickup box structure of the embodiment of the present invention includes a pickup box 2, a power device 9 and a carrier 1; the carrier 1 is provided with a delivery port 11.

[0042] The power device 9 provides driving force for the cargo box 2 to move.

[0043] As a specific embodiment, the power device 9 is a handle and is arranged in front of the cargo box 2; the cargo box 2 is moved by manually pulling the power device 9.

[0044] As a specific embodiment, the power device 9 is a motor and the rotation output end is fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft 219 or the second hinge shaft 229 described later. The power device 9 drives the first hinge shaft 219 or the second hinge shaft 229 to rotate, so that the cargo box 2 moves.

[0045] The pickup box 2 is provided with a pickup port 29 and faces the delivery port 11, so that the pickup box 2 can move through or be inserted into the delivery port 11. The pickup box 2 is located in the delivery port 11, at which time, the pickup box 2 is approximately horizontal, and the pickup box 2 is in a standby state.

[0046] The vending machine is a conventional vending machine. As a specific embodiment, the user of the vending machine sends a purchase instruction to the vending machine by inserting coins, scanning a QR code with a mobile phone, etc., so that the goods channel is operated (usually controlled by an electronic control device such as a PLC or a single-chip microcomputer arranged in the vending machine), and bottled water and other items are output from the goods channel and fall into the goods collection box 2 from the goods collection port 29 to be taken away by someone.

[0047] As a specific embodiment, the carrier 1 is a door of a vending machine and is hinged on a main body 19 of the vending machine.

[0048] The pickup box 2 is hinged with a first connecting member 21 and a second connecting member 22; the carrier 1 is provided with a base 12, and the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are hinged with the base 12 respectively.

[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, the line connecting the axis line of the hinge between the first connecting member 21 and the cargo box 2 and the axis line of the hinge between the first connecting member 21 and the base 12 is the first imaginary line segment 211.

[0050] like Figure 5 As shown, the line connecting the axis line of the hinge between the second connecting member 22 and the cargo box 2 and the axis line of the hinge between the second connecting member 22 and the base 12 is the second imaginary line segment 221.

[0051] There is an acute angle 23 between the first imaginary line segment 211 and the second imaginary line segment 221 .

[0052] The first imaginary line segment 211 and the second imaginary line segment 221 intersect at the pickup intersection 231, and the pickup intersection 231 is located on the extension line below the first imaginary line segment 211 (the ray extending from the axis line of the hinge between the second connecting member 22 and the pickup box 2 to the axis line of the hinge between the first connecting member 21 and the base 12, and excluding the part of the first imaginary line segment 211).

[0053] The cross-sectional area of ​​the delivery port 11 is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the pickup box 2. As a specific embodiment, a gap is provided between the top inner wall of the delivery port 11 and the top of the pickup box 2 to prevent the pickup box 2 from being interfered by the top inner wall of the delivery port 11 when moving.

[0054] The working principle is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, after items such as bottled water enter the pickup box 2 and are waiting to be taken away, the power device 9 drives the pickup box 2 to move, so that part of the pickup box 2 passes through the delivery port 11, and part of the pickup port 29 is exposed from the carrier 1 for people to take away; at this time, the pickup box 2 is in a pickup state; at this time, the pickup box 2 is tilted as a whole to facilitate the removal of items.

[0055] From the above, it can be seen that when the pickup box 2 is in the pickup state, the entire box 2 is tilted to facilitate taking out items; and when picking up items normally, the hand HAND will not be located between the carrier 1 and the pickup box 2, and there is no or a small risk of getting the hand pinched.

[0056] The first imaginary line segment 211 is substantially equal to the second imaginary line segment 221 .

[0057] The second connecting member 22 is bent backwards to ensure that the second connecting member 22 will not be blocked by the carrier 1 , so that a larger portion of the cargo box 2 can be extended from the carrier 1 .

[0058] like Figure 5As shown, it also includes an anti-theft member 3 hinged to the carrier 1 (for example, by hinged hinge) and located above the pickup port 29. The anti-theft member 3 is hinged with a linkage member 31. The linkage member 31 is hinged to the first connection member 21, the second connection member 22 or the pickup box 2 (the attached figure only shows the embodiment hinged to the first connection member 21); the hinge axis of the linkage member 31 and the first connection member 21, the second connection member 22 or the pickup box 2 is a linkage hinge end 319, and the linkage hinge end 319 is lower than the hinge axis of the linkage member 31 and the anti-theft member 3. When the pickup box 2 moves, the movement direction of the linkage hinge end 319 is roughly the same as that of the pickup box 2. Figure 6 As shown, when the pickup box 2 is in the process of changing from the standby state to the pickup state, the pickup box 2 moves to the left, so that the first connecting member 21, the second connecting member 22 or one of the pickup box 2 drives the linkage hinge end 319 to rotate counterclockwise or move to the left, so that the angle between the anti-theft member 3 and the carrier 1 becomes larger, and the part of the pickup port 29 of the pickup box 2 located in the carrier 1 is opened and blocked, and the hand HAND cannot or is difficult to pass through the pickup port 29 to achieve anti-theft. That is, when the pickup box 2 is opened to change to the pickup state, the anti-theft member 3 can be opened in linkage to achieve anti-theft.

[0059] The linkage member 31 bends forward so that the direction of the force exerted on the anti-theft member 3 by the linkage member 31 can be as vertical as possible (perpendicular to the hinge axis of the anti-theft member 3 and the carrier 1, and the line connecting the hinge axis of the anti-theft member 3 and the linkage member 31), thereby generating a larger torque to make the anti-theft member 3 easier to open, thereby improving usability and reliability.

[0060] The device further comprises a limiting member 4 provided with a limiting ear 41, the limiting member 4 is fixedly connected to at least one of the first connecting member 21, the second connecting member 22, and the cargo box 2, the base 12 is provided with a limiting groove 124, and the limiting ear 41 is inserted into the limiting groove 124. The portion of the cargo box 2 extending from the delivery port 11 can be limited.

[0061] The device further comprises a specific elastic reset member 5, one part of which is connected to the carrier 1, and the other part of which is connected to the first connection member 21, the second connection member 22 or the pickup box 2, so that the pickup box 2 tends to remain in a standby state. The pickup box 2 can automatically reset to the standby state to prevent the pickup box 2 from remaining in the pickup state when the pickup box 2 is forgotten to be closed.

[0062] As a specific embodiment, the first connecting member 21 is hinged to the base 12 through the first hinge shaft 219, the second connecting member 22 is hinged to the base 12 through the second hinge shaft 229, the reset member 5 is a spring, the reset member 5 is sleeved on the first hinge shaft 219 or the second hinge shaft 229, one part of the reset member 5 is fixedly connected to the base 12, and the other part of the reset member 5 is abutted / fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft 219 or the second hinge shaft 229.

[0063] The front end of the pickup box 2 extends outward to form a sealing edge 28, and the sealing edge 28 is in contact with the carrier 1. The sealing edge 28 can ensure sealing and achieve position limiting.

[0064] The terms first, second, etc. used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used for distinction.

[0065] As used herein, the terms a, an, etc. do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced object.

[0066] Terms indicating orientation or position as used in the present invention, such as top, bottom, side, longitudinal, lateral, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are intended to reflect relative positions rather than absolute positions.

[0067] As used in the present invention, the terms: generally, overall, approximately, close, etc., are limiting terms to indicate that a feature exists but a certain deviation is allowed. The amount of the certain deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context; for example, the specific context that may depend on the deviation of the size includes but is not limited to the national standard of the size tolerance.

Claims

1. A vending machine pickup box structure, comprising a pickup box (2), a power device (9) and a carrier (1); the carrier (1) is provided with a delivery port (11); the power device (9) provides a driving force for the pickup box (2) to move; the power device (9) is a handle and is arranged in front of the pickup box (2), or the power device (9) is a motor and provides a driving force for the pickup box (2) to move; the pickup box (2) is provided with a pickup port (29) and is directly opposite to the delivery port (11); the pickup box (2) is located in the delivery port (11); the pickup box (2) is hinged with a first connecting member (21), a second connecting member (22); the carrier (1) is provided with a base (12), the first connecting member (21) and the second connecting member (22) are respectively hinged to the base (12); the line connecting the axis line of the hinged connection between the first connecting member (21) and the cargo box (2) and the axis line of the hinged connection between the first connecting member (21) and the base (12) is a first imaginary line segment (211); the line connecting the axis line of the hinged connection between the second connecting member (22) and the cargo box (2) and the axis line of the hinged connection between the second connecting member (22) and the base (12) is a second imaginary line segment (221); Its characteristics are: There is an acute angle (23) between the first imaginary line segment (211) and the second imaginary line segment (221); the first imaginary line segment (211) and the second imaginary line segment (221) intersect at a pickup intersection (231), and the pickup intersection (231) is located on an extension line below the first imaginary line segment (211); and the anti-theft member (3) is hingedly connected to the carrier (1) and located above the pickup port (29), and the anti-theft member (3) is hingedly connected to a linkage member (31), and the linkage member (31) is hinged to the first connecting member (21), the second connecting member (22) or the picking box (2); the hinge axis of the linkage member (31) and the first connecting member (21), the second connecting member (22) or the picking box (2) is the linkage hinge end (319), the linkage hinge end (319) is lower than the hinge axis of the linkage member (31) and the anti-theft member (3), and when the picking box (2) moves, the movement direction of the linkage hinge end (319) is roughly the same direction as the picking box (2).

2. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The first imaginary line segment (211) and the second imaginary line segment (221) are substantially equal.

3. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The second connecting member (22) is bent backwards.

4. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The linkage member (31) is bent forward.

5. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The invention also comprises a limiting member (4) provided with a limiting ear (41), the limiting member (4) being fixedly connected to at least one of the first connecting member (21), the second connecting member (22) and the cargo box (2), the base (12) being provided with a limiting groove (124), and the limiting ear (41) being inserted into the limiting groove (124).

6. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a specific elastic reset member (5), one part of the reset member (5) is connected to the carrier (1), and the other part of the reset member (5) is connected to the first connecting member (21), the second connecting member (22) or the pickup box (2), so that the pickup box (2) tends to maintain a standby state.

7. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The first connecting member (21) is hinged to the base (12) via a first hinge shaft (219), the second connecting member (22) is hinged to the base (12) via a second hinge shaft (229), the reset member (5) is a spring, the reset member (5) is sleeved on the first hinge shaft (219) or the second hinge shaft (229), one part of the reset member (5) is fixedly connected to the base (12), and the other part of the reset member (5) is abutted / fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft (219) or the second hinge shaft (229).

8. The vending machine pickup box structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The front end of the pickup box (2) extends outward to form a sealing edge (28), and the sealing edge (28) is in contact with the carrier (1).

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