A self-dropping goods channel, a vending machine and a goods delivery method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machines, and discloses a self-dropping goods channel, which comprises a goods channel body, a stacking component, a lifting component and a discharging component. The stacking components are arranged in pairs and there are several groups. Each group of stacking components is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body. The two pairs of stacking components in the same group are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the goods channel body. The stacking component is used to support goods, the lifting component is used to transport the goods in the goods channel to the discharging component, and the discharging component can send the goods out of the goods channel. Compared with the prior art, the structure of the self-dropping goods channel is ingeniously designed, the discharging is smooth and not easy to jam, and the user experience is good. The present invention also provides a vending machine, which also has the advantages of smooth discharging without jamming and good user experience because it has the above-mentioned self-dropping goods channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly to a self-dropping goods channel, a vending machine and a goods delivery method. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that can automatically deliver goods according to the inserted coins. As a commonly used device for commercial automation, it is not restricted by time and location, can save manpower and facilitate transactions.

[0003] The existing goods channels of vending machines occupy a large space, resulting in low space utilization rate of the vending machines. There are defects in the structural design of the goods channels. The goods accumulate in the goods channels, squeezing the goods at the bottom layer, and may also cause jams during goods delivery and unable to deliver goods normally, resulting in a poor shopping experience for users. Especially for some box-shaped goods, their regular structures are not easy to adjust, and it is more likely to occur situations such as slow goods delivery speed and jams during goods delivery, which is not conducive to the promotion and use of vending machines. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a self-dropping goods channel, which has the advantages of ingenious structural design, smooth goods delivery without jamming, etc.

[0005] Based on this, the present invention provides a goods channel, which includes:

[0006] A goods channel body, on which a goods inlet and a goods outlet are provided;

[0007] Stacking component groups, the stacking component groups are arranged in pairs and there are several groups. Each group of the stacking component groups is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body. In the same group, two pairs of the stacking components are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the goods channel body.

[0008] Each stacking component includes a fixed seat, an elastic member, a rotating shaft, a rotating bar and a stacking plate. The fixed seat is arranged outside the goods channel body and fixedly connected to the goods channel body. The rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed seat. The rotating bar is sleeved on the rotating shaft and can rotate around the rotating shaft. The top of the rotating bar abuts against the goods channel body. The middle part of the rotating bar is fixedly connected to the stacking plate. The stacking plate is also connected to the fixed seat through the elastic member. An activity slot for the stacking plate and the rotating bar to enter and exit the goods channel body is opened on the side surface of the goods channel body. The stacking plate passes through the activity slot and is arranged inside the goods channel body. The bottom end of the rotating bar passes through the activity slot and extends outside the goods channel body.

[0009] Lifting assembly, the lifting assembly includes a lifting fork and a lifting driving device, the lifting fork is arranged inside the goods channel body, the lifting driving device is arranged outside the goods channel body and is connected to the lifting fork, and the lifting fork can reciprocate along the loading direction of the goods channel body under the drive of the lifting driving device;

[0010] Delivery assembly, arranged at the bottom of the goods channel body, for sending goods out of the goods channel body from the delivery outlet.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the delivery assembly includes a delivery driving device, a driving roller, a driven roller and a conveyor belt, the driving roller is arranged on the driving shaft of the delivery driving device and is in transmission connection with the driven roller through the conveyor belt.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, a travel switch for monitoring the rising distance of the lifting fork is arranged on the goods channel body, and the travel switch is electrically connected to the lifting driving device.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, a lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the lifting driving device, and the lifting fork is sleeved on the lead screw.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the lifting driving device and the delivery driving device are DC motors.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a push plate for pushing goods is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a stop block fixedly connected to the goods channel body is arranged at the delivery outlet, and the stop block is fixedly connected to the goods channel through fastening bolts.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of bolt holes are formed in the stop block, and the bolt holes are arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body.

[0018] Another object of the present application is to provide a vending machine, which includes the above-mentioned self-dropping goods channel.

[0019] The present application also provides a delivery method for the above-mentioned self-dropping goods channel, which includes the following steps:

[0020] Start the lifting driving device to make the lifting fork move towards the loading port;

[0021] As the lifting driving device moves, the lifting fork abuts against the goods and drives the goods to move towards the loading port together with the lifting fork, and keep the movement of the lifting fork until the lifting fork drives the goods to leave the stacking board;

[0022] Turn off the lifting driving device and adjust the lifting fork to make it move towards the delivery outlet;

[0023] Start the lifting drive device, and the lifting fork and the goods on it move toward the delivery port together;

[0024] Keep the lifting drive device running until the goods on the lifting fork fall onto the conveyor belt, and then turn off the lifting drive device;

[0025] Start the delivery drive device, send the goods on the conveyor belt out of the delivery channel along the delivery port, and close the delivery drive device;

[0026] Repeat the above steps until all the goods in the aisle are taken out.

[0027] The embodiment of the present invention provides a self-dropping cargo channel, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0028] The present invention provides a self-falling cargo lane, which includes a cargo lane body, a stacking assembly, a lifting assembly and a shipping assembly. The top and bottom of the cargo lane body are respectively provided with an inlet for loading goods and an outlet for shipping. The stacking assemblies are arranged in pairs and are provided with several groups. Each group of stacking assemblies is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the cargo lane body. The two pairs of stacking assemblies in the same group are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the cargo lane body. The stacking assembly includes a fixed seat, an elastic member, a rotating shaft, a rotating bar and a stacking plate. The fixed seat is arranged outside the cargo lane body and is fixedly connected to the cargo lane body. The rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed seat. The rotating bar is sleeved on the rotating shaft and can rotate around the rotating shaft. The top of the rotating bar abuts against the cargo lane body, the middle of the rotating bar is fixedly connected to the stacking plate, and the stacking plate is also connected to the cargo lane body through the elastic member. The fixed seat is connected, and the side of the cargo channel body is provided with a movable groove for the stacking plate and the rotating bar to enter and exit the cargo channel body. The stacking plate passes through the movable groove and is arranged in the cargo channel body, and the bottom end of the rotating bar passes through the movable groove and extends to the outside of the cargo channel body; the lifting component includes a lifting fork and a lifting drive device. The lifting fork is arranged in the cargo channel body and can directly contact the goods and then drive the goods to complete the lifting of the goods in the cargo channel body. The lifting drive device is arranged outside the cargo channel body and connected to the lifting fork, which is used to drive the lifting fork to reciprocate along the loading direction of the cargo channel body; the shipping component is arranged at the bottom of the cargo channel body, which includes a shipping drive device, an active roller, a driven roller and a conveyor belt. The active roller is arranged on the drive shaft of the shipping drive device and is connected to the driven roller through the conveyor belt. Based on the above structure, the self-falling cargo channel has a simple and reliable structure and occupies a small space. It can automatically complete the shipping operation of goods, and the shipping is smooth and not easy to get stuck, and the user experience is excellent.

[0029] The present invention also provides a vending machine, which has the above-mentioned self-dropping cargo channel and thus has the advantages of smooth delivery without interruption and high space utilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram when the self - dropping goods lane of the embodiment of the present invention is loaded

[0031] Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram when the self - dropping goods lane of the embodiment of the present invention is empty

[0032] Figure 3 is Figure 2 Detail drawing at position A in

[0033] Figure 4 is Figure 2 Detail drawing at position B in

[0034] Figure 5 Rear - side structural schematic diagram of the self - dropping goods lane of the embodiment of the present invention

[0035] Figure 6 is Figure 5 Detail drawing at position C in

[0036] Figure 7 Structural schematic diagram of the lifting component of the embodiment of the present invention

[0037] Figure 8 Structural schematic diagram of the goods - discharging component of the embodiment of the present invention

[0038] In the figure, 1 is the goods - lane body; 11 is the inlet; 12 is the outlet; 13 is the movable slot; 14 is the opening; 2 is the stacking component; 21 is the fixed seat; 22 is the rotating bar; 221 is the limiting part; 222 is the handle; 23 is the rotating shaft; 24 is the stacking board; 25 is the elastic part; 3 is the lifting component; 31 is the lifting fork; 32 is the lifting driving device; 33 is the travel switch; 34 is the lead screw; 4 is the goods - discharging component; 41 is the driving roller; 42 is the driven roller; 43 is the conveyor belt; 44 is the pushing board; 5 is the stop block; 51 is the fastening bolt; 52 is the bolt hole; 6 is the goods Detailed implementation manners

[0039] The following combines the drawings and embodiments to further describe in detail the specific implementation manners of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention

[0040] It should be understood that in the present invention, terms such as "front" and "rear" are used to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, "front" information can also be called "rear" information, and "rear" information can also be called "front" information

[0041] Such as Figures 1 to 8As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a self-dumping goods lane, which includes a goods lane body 1, a stacking component 2, a lifting component 3, and a discharging component 4. The goods lane body 1 is used for storing goods 6, the stacking component 2 is used for supporting the goods 6 to prevent it from affecting the goods 6 to be discharged at the bottom, the lifting component 3 is used for transporting the goods 6 in the goods lane body 1, and the discharging component 4 is used for transporting the goods 6 at the bottom of the goods lane body 1 to the outside of the goods lane body 1. Specifically, an inlet 11 for loading goods is provided at the top of the goods lane body 1, and an outlet 12 for discharging goods is provided at the bottom of the goods lane body 1. The stacking components 2 are arranged in pairs, and the two pairs of stacking components 2 are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the goods lane body 1. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stacking components 2 are respectively arranged on the left and right side surfaces of the goods lane body 1. Further, as Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, the stacking component 2 includes a fixed seat 21, an elastic member 25, a rotating shaft 23, a rotating bar 22, and a stacking plate 24. The fixed seat 21 is arranged outside the goods lane body 1 and fixedly connected to the goods lane body 1. The rotating shaft 23 is arranged on the fixed seat 21. The rotating bar 22 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 23 and can rotate around the rotating shaft 23. The top of the rotating bar 22 abuts against the goods lane body 1. The middle part of the rotating bar 22 is fixedly connected to the stacking plate 24. The stacking plate 24 is also connected to the fixed seat 21 through the elastic member 25. An activity slot 13 for the stacking plate 24 and the rotating bar 22 to enter and exit the goods lane body 1 is opened on the side surface of the goods lane body 1. The stacking plate 24 passes through the activity slot 13 and is arranged in the goods lane body 1. The bottom end of the rotating bar 22 passes through the activity slot 13 and extends outside the goods lane body 1; it needs to be explained that when in normal use, the goods 6 are stacked on the stacking plate 24. At this time, the stacking plate 24 is subjected to the pulling force of the elastic member 25 and has a tendency to move outward from the goods lane body 1. When the goods 6 leave the stacking plate 24, the stacking plate 24 can move outward from the goods lane body 1 under the action of the pulling force of the elastic member 25. At this time, the rotating bar 22 fixedly connected to the goods lane body 1 rotates along the rotating shaft 23, and the bottom end of the rotating bar 22 enters the goods lane body 1 as the rotating bar 22 rotates. At the same time, in order to prevent the rotating bar 22 from continuously rotating into the goods lane body 1 under the gravity of the goods 6 when the stacking plate 24 supports the goods 6, as Figure 6 shown, a limiting portion 221 is provided at the top end of the rotating bar 22, which can abut against the goods lane body 1 during the rotation of the rotating bar 22 to limit the rotation degree of the rotating bar 22. Further, in order to ensure the supporting effect of the stacking plate 24 on the goods 6, the stacking plate 24 is horizontally arranged when the limiting portion 221 abuts against the goods lane body 1.

[0042] As Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown in the figure, the lifting assembly 3 includes a lifting fork 31 and a lifting drive device 32. The lifting fork 31 is disposed in the goods channel body 1 and can directly contact the goods 6 to drive the goods 6 to complete the lifting of the goods 6 in the goods channel body 1. The lifting drive device 32 is disposed outside the goods channel body 1 and connected to the lifting fork 31, and is used to drive the lifting fork 31 to reciprocate along the loading direction of the goods channel body 1. In the embodiment of the present invention, a lifting groove is formed at the bottom of the goods channel body 1 near the delivery port 12. The lifting fork 31 extends outside the goods channel body 1 through the lifting groove and is connected to the lifting drive device 32.

[0043] As Figure 8 shown, the delivery assembly 4 is disposed at the bottom of the goods channel body 1 and includes a delivery drive device (not shown in the figure), a driving roller 41, a driven roller 42, and a conveyor belt 43. The driving roller 41 is disposed on the drive shaft of the delivery drive device and is in transmission connection with the driven roller 42 through the conveyor belt 43.

[0044] Based on the above structure, before use, the goods 6 are successively loaded into the goods channel body 1 from the loading inlet 11 of the goods channel body 1. It can be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, the goods 6 are in the shape of a square box. In order to ensure the full-automatic discharge of the goods channel, when the loading is completed, the edge of the square box-shaped goods 6 is hung on the stacking plate 24, that is, when the goods 6 are effectively arranged on the stacking plate 24, the goods 6 can be changed in various ways according to the user's usage requirements. After the loading is completed, the discharge operation of the goods 6 can be automatically completed by opening and closing the lifting drive device 32 and the discharge drive device. Specifically, when in use, the lifting drive device 32 is started, and the lifting fork 31 moves in the direction of the loading inlet 11 under the drive of the lifting drive device 32. In the embodiment of the present invention, the lifting fork 31 moves vertically upward. As the lifting fork 31 continuously rises, at a certain moment, it comes into contact with the goods 6 at the bottommost layer in the goods channel. Keeping the lifting drive device 32 running, the goods 6 fall on the lifting fork 31 and synchronously rise under the action of the lifting fork 31 until the edge of the goods 6 leaves the stacking plate 24. At this time, the stacking plate 24 is no longer affected by the gravity of the goods 6, and the stacking plate 24 moves outward from the goods channel body 1 under the action of the elastic member 25. The rotating bar 22 also rotates around the rotating shaft 23 under the drive of the stacking plate 24, and the bottom end of the rotating bar 22 enters the goods channel body 1 as the rotating bar 22 rotates. At this time, the lifting drive device 32 is closed to adjust the movement direction of the lifting fork 31 to make it move towards the discharge outlet 12. In the embodiment of the present invention, the lifting fork 31 moves vertically downward. The lifting drive device 32 is started again, and the lifting fork 31 moves vertically downward under the drive of the lifting drive device 32. The goods 6 on the lifting fork 31 still descend together with the lifting fork 31. Keeping the lifting drive device 32 running, the lifting fork 31 and the goods 6 on the lifting fork 31 continue to descend until at a certain moment, the goods 6 fall on the conveyor belt 43 of the discharge assembly 4. At this time, the lifting drive device 32 is closed and the discharge drive device is started. The driving roller 41 and the conveyor belt 43 start to operate under the action of the discharge drive device. The goods 6 on the conveyor belt 43 also reach the discharge outlet 12 along with the operation of the conveyor belt 43 and finally leave the goods channel from the discharge outlet 12, and the entire discharge process of the goods 6 is completed. Repeating the above operations can continue to complete the discharge of other goods 6 and thus realize the automatic discharge of the goods channel. In this way, the self-falling goods channel can automatically complete the discharge operation of the goods 6, with a clever structural design, smooth discharge and not easy to get stuck, and an excellent user experience.

[0045] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, when the length of the goods channel body 1 is too long, the top of the goods channel body 1 obviously cannot meet the loading requirements. At this time, directly delivering goods to the goods channel body 1 from the top will cause the goods to fall from the top to the bottom, having a greater impact on the quality of the goods. Therefore, in order to improve the loading efficiency and obtain a better loading effect, such as Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a long strip-shaped opening 14 is provided on the front side of the goods channel body 1. Since the goods assembled in the goods channel body 1 are box-shaped, during actual use, the operator can directly complete the loading operation through the opening 14. Specifically, the operator makes the horizontally placed goods vertical, and at this time, the goods can directly enter the goods channel body 1 through the opening 14. After sending the goods into the goods channel body 1, the operator flips the goods and adjusts the vertical goods back to the horizontal state again, and then places the goods horizontally on the stacking plate 24 to complete the loading operation of the goods and thus achieve the same loading effect as Figure 1 in. The setting of the opening 14 neither affects the stability of the goods in the goods channel body 1 nor reduces the loading difficulty and improves the loading effect. Its structural design is ingenious and the user experience is good.

[0046] Obviously, based on the automatic vending concept of the vending machine and the long-strip shape of the goods channel, it is impossible to only set a single good 6 in the goods channel. During actual use, the operator will sequentially add goods 6 into the goods channel body 1 from the inlet 11, and the goods 6 are stacked together to form a multi-level structure. At this time, the goods 6 at each layer are in contact with each other and cause extrusion on the goods 6 at the bottom layer, which is not conducive to the smooth delivery of the goods 6. At the same time, it is also difficult to ensure the normal support for the multi-level goods 6 only by relying on a pair of stacking plates 24. In addition, when the goods 6 are stacked together at all levels, each lift of the lifting fork 31 needs to drive the goods 6 at all levels to move together, which also puts forward higher requirements for the power of the lifting drive device 32. Therefore, to solve the above problems, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, multiple sets of the stacking components 2 of the present application can also be arranged in pairs, and each set of stacking components 2 is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the cargo channel body 1. When loading, pay attention to the falling position of the goods 6 so that they respectively fall on the stacking plates 24 of each layer of the stacking components 2. In this way, the stacking plates 24 of each set of stacking components 2 respectively support the goods 6, and the goods 6 at each level do not interfere with each other, effectively avoiding the backlog of the goods 6. Of course, the main purpose of the stacking component 2 is to reduce the pressure on the bottom goods 6 caused by the self-weight of the other goods 6 on the top. Therefore, the number of the stacking components 2 should be reasonably adjusted according to the self-weight of the goods 6. It should be noted that since the bottom end of the rotating bar 22 will rotate into the cargo channel body 1 as the stacking plate 24 rotates out of the cargo channel body 1, during the descent of the goods 6, it is inevitable that the goods 6 will re-abut against the bottom end of the rotating bar 22, and the rotating bar 22 rotates in the reverse direction under the action of the gravity of the goods 6, and the stacking plate 24 returns to the cargo channel body 1 again as the rotating bar 22 rotates. For the above situation, only the length of the rotating bar 22 needs to be adjusted to avoid blocking the normal descent of the goods 6 when the stacking plate 24 enters the cargo channel body 1, that is, when the stacking plate 24 returns to the cargo channel body 1 again, the goods 6 have reached below the stacking plate 24 along with the lifting fork 31, and the stacking plate 24 will not affect the descent of the goods 6. At the same time, the stacking plate 24 entering the cargo channel body 1 can continue to support the goods 6 about to fall on the upper layer. Its structural design is ingenious and the stacking effect is excellent. Of course, for some goods 6 with relatively small weights, the stacking components 2 can also be arranged at intervals, that is, the goods 6 on two or three layers are stacked on a set of stacking components 2 at the same time, and this design can also be achieved.

[0047] It can be found that since the stacking plate 24 rotates out of the cargo channel body 1 under the action of the elastic member 25 when not loaded, then it is necessary to send the stacking plate 24 back into the cargo channel body 1 during loading. Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the bottom end of the rotating bar 22 is bent outward to form a handle 222. During actual use, the operator can control the rotation of the rotating bar 22 by grasping and pulling the handle 222 outward to send the stacking plate 24 into the cargo channel body 1. At this time, controlling the goods 6 to fall onto the stacking plate 24 can achieve the loading operation of the goods 6. Its structural design is simple and reliable, easy to operate, and the user experience is good.

[0048] Of course, for the rotating bar 22 in the present application, it can also automatically complete the rotation operation under the action of other driving components. Specifically, in some other embodiments of the present application, a detection component (not shown) for detecting the incoming goods is provided in the cargo aisle body 1, and a grabbing component (not shown) electrically connected to the detection component is provided outside the cargo aisle body 1. The detection component can detect the loading status in the cargo aisle body 1 in real time. When the loaded goods arrive at the designated position, it sends a signal to the grabbing component, and the grabbing component pulls the handle 222 out of the cargo aisle body 1 instead of the operator. At this time, the stacking plate 24 can also return to the cargo aisle body 1 under the rotation of the rotating bar 22 to support the goods. This design can realize the full automation of the entire cargo aisle from loading to shipping, saving manpower and improving operational efficiency.

[0049] Optionally, the elastic member 25 in the stacking assembly 2 can have a variety of design forms while ensuring the normal reset of the stacking plate 24. Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, the elastic member 25 is preferably a spring, which has a common structure, is easy to install and disassemble, and is very convenient to use.

[0050] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a travel switch 33 is provided on the cargo channel body 1, which is electrically connected to the lifting drive device 32 and is used to monitor and control the rising distance of the lifting fork 31 in real time to prevent the rising height of the lifting fork 31 from exceeding the requirement and thus affecting the upper cargo 6.

[0051] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the output shaft of the lifting drive device 32 is connected to a screw rod 34, and the lifting fork 31 is sleeved on the screw rod 34. The lifting drive device 32 drives the lifting fork 31 to ascend and descend through the rotation of the screw rod 34. The screw rod 34 has high movement precision and is easy to adjust, which facilitates the operator to control the movement amplitude of the lifting fork 31. Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lifting drive device 32 and the delivery drive device are preferably DC motors. The lifting fork 31 includes a fork rod and a fork plate that are interconnected. The fork plate is sleeved on the screw rod 34. The fork rod is arranged in the cargo aisle body 1 and is fixedly connected to the fork plate based on the arrangement of the lifting slot.

[0052] Optional, such as Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a push plate 44 is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt 43. There are several push plates 44, and each push plate 44 is arranged in sequence along the conveyor belt 43. It can be found that when the friction between the goods 6 on the conveyor belt 43 and the conveyor belt 43 is small, the goods 6 cannot move synchronously with the conveyor belt 43, and thus "slip" on the conveyor belt 43, affecting the normal shipment of the goods 6. The setting of the push plate 44 can effectively avoid this situation. Specifically, even if the goods 6 still "slip", the push plate 44 fixedly connected to the conveyor belt 43 will move towards the goods 6 on the conveyor belt 43 as the conveyor belt 43 rotates and finally abuts against the goods 6. At this time, keeping the conveyor belt 43 running, the push plate 44 can push the goods 6 to move together with the push plate 44 until the goods 6 reach the shipping outlet 12 and leave the goods channel body 1 from the shipping outlet 12, thus ensuring the normal progress of shipment.

[0053] In fact, since the types of goods 6 sold by the vending machine are diverse, there are also different heights among different goods 6. If only the shipping outlet 12 with a single height is used, it cannot meet the adaptation to different goods 6. When the height of the shipping outlet 12 is relatively large, the goods 6 may fall from the goods channel body 1, and when the height of the shipping outlet 12 is relatively small, it will cause the goods 6 to be unable to be taken out from the shipping outlet 12 of the goods channel body 1. Therefore, in order to adjust the height of the shipping outlet 12, as Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a stop block 5 is provided at the shipping outlet 12 of the goods channel body 1. The stop block 5 is fixedly connected to the goods channel body 1 through a fastening bolt 51. During use, by selecting stop blocks 5 with different heights and fixing them at the shipping outlet 12, the height of the shipping outlet 12 can be quickly adjusted to meet the shipping requirements of different goods 6.

[0054] Furthermore, although setting stop blocks 5 with multiple heights to adapt to the shipping outlet 12 can solve the problem of adjusting the height of the shipping outlet 12, it will also bring the problem of an increase in parts caused by multiple stop blocks 5. Based on the adjustment of the height of the stop block 5, in some embodiments of the present application, several bolt holes 52 are opened on the stop block 5, and each bolt hole 52 is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel. In this way, the stop block 5 forms a multi-stage structure with adjustable height by setting multiple bolt holes 52. During actual use, only need to move the position of the stop block 5 up and down according to the height of the shipping outlet 12 and keep one of the bolt holes 52 corresponding to the connection hole of the goods channel body 1, and then pass a fastening bolt 51 through the bolt hole 52 and the connection hole to realize the fixed connection between the stop block 5 and the goods channel body 1. This design can also realize the adjustment of the height of the shipping outlet 12, and on the basis of the design of multiple sets of stop pieces, the number of stop blocks 5 is reduced. Only one set of stop blocks 5 is needed to solve the technical problem of adjusting the shipping outlet 12. Its structural design is ingenious and the user experience is good.

[0055] In addition, the present invention also provides a method for discharging goods from the above-described self-dropping goods lane, which includes the following steps:

[0056] Start the lifting drive device to move the lifting fork towards the inlet;

[0057] Keep the lifting drive device running until the lifting fork drives the goods away from the stacking board;

[0058] Turn off the lifting drive device and adjust the lifting fork to move it towards the outlet;

[0059] Start the lifting drive device to move the lifting fork and the goods on the lifting fork towards the outlet together;

[0060] Keep the lifting drive device running until the goods on the lifting fork fall onto the conveyor belt, and then turn off the lifting drive device;

[0061] Start the discharging drive device to send the goods on the conveyor belt out of the goods lane body along the outlet, and then turn off the discharging drive device;

[0062] Repeat the above steps until all the goods in the goods lane body are taken out of the goods lane.

[0063] In summary, the present invention provides a self-dropping goods channel, which includes a goods channel body, a goods stacking component, a lifting component, and a goods discharging component. The top and bottom of the goods channel body are respectively provided with a goods inlet for loading goods and a goods outlet for discharging goods. The goods stacking components are arranged in pairs and there are several groups. Each group of goods stacking components is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body. The distance between adjacent two groups of goods stacking components is not less than the height of the goods. The two pairs of goods stacking components in the same group are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the goods channel body. The goods stacking component includes a fixed seat, an elastic member, a rotating shaft, a rotating bar, and a goods stacking plate. The fixed seat is arranged outside the goods channel body and fixedly connected to the goods channel body. The rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed seat. The rotating bar is sleeved on the rotating shaft and can rotate around the rotating shaft. The top of the rotating bar abuts against the goods channel body. The middle part of the rotating bar is fixedly connected to the goods stacking plate. The goods stacking plate is also connected to the fixed seat through the elastic member. An activity slot for the goods stacking plate and the rotating bar to enter and exit the goods channel body is opened on the side surface of the goods channel body. The goods stacking plate passes through the activity slot and is arranged inside the goods channel body. The bottom end of the rotating bar passes through the activity slot and extends outside the goods channel body. The lifting component includes a lifting fork and a lifting driving device. The lifting fork is arranged inside the goods channel body and can directly contact the goods to drive the goods to complete the lifting of the goods inside the goods channel body. The lifting driving device is arranged outside the goods channel body and connected to the lifting fork, and is used to drive the lifting fork to reciprocate along the loading direction of the goods channel body. The goods discharging component is arranged at the bottom of the goods channel body and includes a goods discharging driving device, a driving roller, a driven roller, and a conveyor belt. The driving roller is arranged on the driving shaft of the goods discharging driving device and is in transmission connection with the driven roller through the conveyor belt. Compared with the prior art, the structure of this self-dropping goods channel is ingeniously designed, the goods discharging is smooth and not prone to jamming, and the user experience is good.

[0064] The present application also provides a vending machine. Since it has the above-mentioned self-dropping goods channel, it also has the advantages of ingenious structural design, smooth goods discharging without jamming, and good user experience.

[0065] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and replacements can be made, and these improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-dumping goods channel, characterized in that Comprising: A goods channel body, on which there are a loading inlet and a discharging outlet; Stacking component groups, which are arranged in pairs and there are several groups. Each group of stacking component groups is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body. Two pairs of the stacking component groups in the same group are respectively arranged on the opposite side surfaces of the goods channel body. The stacking component group includes a fixed seat, an elastic member, a rotating shaft, a rotating bar and a stacking plate. The fixed seat is arranged outside the goods channel body and fixedly connected to the goods channel body. The rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed seat. The rotating bar is sleeved on the rotating shaft and can rotate around the rotating shaft. The top of the rotating bar abuts against the goods channel body. The middle part of the rotating bar is fixedly connected to the stacking plate. The stacking plate is also connected to the fixed seat through the elastic member. An activity slot for the stacking plate and the rotating bar to enter and exit the goods channel body is opened on the side surface of the goods channel body. The stacking plate passes through the activity slot and is arranged inside the goods channel body. The bottom end of the rotating bar passes through the activity slot and extends outside the goods channel body; Lifting component, which includes a lifting fork and a lifting driving device. The lifting fork is arranged inside the goods channel body. The lifting driving device is arranged outside the goods channel body and connected to the lifting fork. The lifting fork can reciprocate along the loading direction of the goods channel body under the drive of the lifting driving device; Discharging component, which is arranged at the bottom of the goods channel body and is used to send the goods out of the goods channel body from the discharging outlet; When the goods leave the stacking plate, the stacking plate moves out of the goods channel body under the pulling force of the elastic member; during the descending process of the goods, the goods re-abut against the bottom end of the rotating bar, and the rotating bar rotates reversely under the action of the gravity of the goods, and the stacking plate returns to the inside of the goods channel body along with the rotation of the rotating bar.

2. The drop-type goods channel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharging component includes a discharging driving device, a driving roller, a driven roller and a conveyor belt. The driving roller is arranged on the driving shaft of the discharging driving device and is in transmission connection with the driven roller through the conveyor belt.

3. The self-dropping goods lane according to claim 1, characterized in that A travel switch for monitoring the rising distance of the lifting fork is arranged on the goods channel body, and the travel switch is electrically connected to the lifting driving device.

4. The drop-type goods lane according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output shaft of the lifting driving device is connected with a lead screw, and the lifting fork is sleeved on the lead screw.

5. The self-dropping goods path according to claim 4, wherein, The lifting driving device and the discharging driving device are DC motors.

6. The self-dropping goods lane according to claim 2, characterized in that, A pushing plate for pushing the goods is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt.

7. The drop-type goods lane according to claim 1, wherein A stop block fixedly connected to the goods channel body is arranged at the discharging outlet, and the stop block is fixedly connected to the goods channel through fastening bolts.

8. The drop-type goods lane according to claim 7, characterized in that, Several bolt holes are opened on the stop block, and each bolt hole is arranged in sequence along the loading direction of the goods channel body.

9. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that, Including the self-falling goods channel according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. A method for discharging goods of a self-dropping goods lane according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Including the following steps: Start the lifting driving device to make the lifting fork move towards the loading inlet; Along with the movement of the lifting driving device, the lifting fork abuts against the goods and drives the goods to move towards the loading inlet together with the lifting fork, and keep the movement of the lifting fork until the lifting fork drives the goods to leave the stacking plate; Turn off the lifting driving device and adjust the lifting fork to make it move towards the discharging outlet; Start the lifting drive device, and the lifting forks and the goods on the lifting forks move towards the delivery outlet together; Keep the lifting drive device running until the goods on the lifting forks fall onto the conveyor belt, and then turn off the lifting drive device; Start the delivery drive device, send the goods on the conveyor belt along the delivery outlet out of the goods channel body, and then turn off the delivery drive device; Repeat the above steps until all the goods in the goods channel body are taken out of the goods channel.

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