A hopper and a vending machine

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of hopper and vending machine, belong to automatic vending equipment technical field.The vending machine includes cabinet, shelf and hopper, hopper includes frame, delivery assembly and drive assembly.Frame includes delivery cavity, goods inlet and delivery port;Delivery assembly is movably connected with frame, so that delivery assembly has goods receiving position and delivery position;Delivery assembly includes main body and output piece, and output piece is arranged on main body and is used to support and transport goods;Drive assembly is configured to drive delivery assembly and output piece movement.The hopper and vending machine provided by the present application, when unloading, part of delivery assembly extends from delivery port, and can be lapped with the goods bin of docking robot.Use the delivery port of the vending machine of the hopper does not need to set flap alone, simple structure, low in cost, and when delivery assembly is located in delivery position, not rely on the gravity of goods itself, also not fear that there is obstacle on output piece, delivery is more reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automatic vending equipment technology, specifically relating to a vending machine and a vending hopper. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent technology, some vending machines have begun to be equipped with dedicated shuttle robots. In existing technology, to facilitate the shuttle robot's retrieval of goods from the vending machine, a flap is typically installed at the dispensing slot, as exemplified by the utility model patent CN201921676405.1, entitled "Dispensing Tray and Vending Machine." When no one is shopping, the flap closes the dispensing slot to prevent dust, rainwater, and other foreign objects from entering the vending machine. When someone shops, the flap flips outwards and tilts downwards to extend into the shuttle robot's compartment. The bottom of the dispensing tray inside the vending machine opens, unloading goods onto the flap. The goods slide along the flap into the robot's compartment, where the shuttle robot then delivers the goods to the customer. This type of vending machine requires the cooperation of a hopper and a flap to deliver goods to the connecting robot during unloading. It has a complex structure and high cost. Furthermore, the movement of goods always relies on their own weight. If the goods are too light or there is an obstacle on the flap, it will be difficult for the goods to slide into the connecting robot's hopper. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vending machine and a dispensing hopper. During unloading, the dispensing component is located in the dispensing position, partially extending from the dispensing port, and can connect with the receiving compartment of a connecting robot. The vending machine using this hopper does not require a separate flap at the dispensing port, resulting in a simple structure and low cost. Furthermore, when the dispensing component is in the dispensing position, the output component can drive the goods to be dispensed and delivered into the receiving compartment of the connecting robot, without relying on the weight of the goods or being affected by obstacles on the output component, making dispensing more reliable. In addition, the drive component can both drive the dispensing component to move between the dispensing and receiving positions and drive the output component to dispense goods, completing both actions at a lower cost, thus reducing the cost of the vending machine.

[0004] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented as follows:

[0005] This invention provides a cargo hopper, comprising a frame, a discharging component, and a drive component. The frame includes a discharging cavity and an inlet and a outlet communicating with the discharging cavity. The discharging component is movably connected to the frame, such that it has a receiving position within the discharging cavity and a discharging position extending at least partially from the outlet. The discharging component includes a main body and an output component, the output component being disposed on the main body and used to support goods entering through the inlet. When the discharging component is in the discharging position, the output component is also used to discharge the goods. The drive component is configured to drive the discharging component to move between the receiving position and the discharging position, and to drive the output component to discharge the goods.

[0006] As an optional embodiment of the above, the inlet is located at at least one of the rear, upper and side portions of the frame, and the outlet is located at the front portion of the frame.

[0007] As an optional embodiment of the above, the cargo hopper further includes a first gate, which is movably connected to the frame and is used to open or close the discharge port. When the discharging component is in the receiving position, the first gate closes the discharge port; when the discharging component is in the discharging position, the first gate opens the discharge port.

[0008] As an optional embodiment of the above, the drive assembly includes a motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a rack; the first gear is rotatably mounted on the frame and adjacent to the loading port; the rack is mounted on one side of the main body in the front-rear direction, and the second gear is adjacent to the rear end of the rack and is connected to the output component in a transmission manner; the motor is connected to the first gear in a transmission manner, and the first gear meshes with the rack or the second gear in a transmission manner; when the first gear meshes with the rack in a transmission manner, it can drive the loading component to move between the receiving position and the loading position; when the first gear meshes with the second gear in a transmission manner and the first gear rotates in a set direction, it can drive the output component to output the goods.

[0009] As an optional solution of the above embodiments, when the shipping component is in the receiving position, the first gear meshes with the front end of the rack; when the shipping component is in the shipping position, the first gear meshes with the second gear, and when the motor drives the second gear to rotate in a set direction through the first gear, the second gear drives the output component to output the goods.

[0010] As an optional embodiment of the above, the rear end of the rack is provided with a concave recessed area, and at least a portion of the second gear extends into the recessed area.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of the above, the recessed area has an arc-shaped structure.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the above, the second gear is arranged concentrically with the recessed area.

[0013] As an optional embodiment of the above, the pitch circle of the rack is tangent to the pitch circle of the second gear.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of the above, the output component includes a drive shaft, a roller, and a one-way bearing. The two ends of the drive shaft are rolledly supported on the frame. The roller is sleeved on the drive shaft and the two can rotate relative to each other. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the roller and the two rotate synchronously. The one-way bearing is arranged between the drive shaft and the second gear and / or between the drive shaft and the roller.

[0015] As an optional embodiment of the above, the output component includes a drive shaft, a roller, and a one-way bearing. The two ends of the drive shaft are fixedly connected to the main body. The roller is sleeved on the drive shaft and the two can rotate relative to each other. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the roller and the two rotate synchronously. The one-way bearing is arranged between the drive shaft and the second gear and / or between the drive shaft and the roller.

[0016] As an optional embodiment of the above, the output component also includes a support roller and a conveyor belt. The support roller and the roller are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. The conveyor belt is supported by the support roller and the roller. When the roller rotates, it can drive the conveyor belt to move to output goods.

[0017] As an optional embodiment of the above, the output component also includes a plurality of driven rollers, which are spaced apart from the cylinder in the front-rear direction, and the plurality of driven rollers are connected to the cylinder in a driving connection. When the cylinder rotates, it can drive the plurality of driven rollers to rotate in order to output goods.

[0018] As an optional embodiment of the above, the frame includes two side walls that are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction, and each side wall is provided with a guide groove extending in the front-back direction; the main body is located between the two side walls, and rollers are provided on both sides of the main body, each roller is tumbling in the corresponding guide groove, and the two ends of the drive shaft are coaxial with and fixedly connected to the rollers located on both sides of the main body, so that the two ends of the drive shaft are tumblingly supported on the frame.

[0019] As an optional embodiment of the above, at least two rollers are provided on each side of the main body, and the two ends of the drive shaft are coaxial with and fixedly connected to one of the rollers.

[0020] As an optional embodiment of the above, the width of the guide groove matches the diameter of the roller in the vertical direction to prevent the shipping component from moving in the vertical direction.

[0021] As an optional embodiment of the above, the inner surface of the sidewall includes a first wall and a second wall arranged in the vertical direction, the second wall being recessed relative to the first wall; the main body includes two side plates arranged relatively spaced in the left-right direction, the output component is located between the two side plates, and the two side plates correspond one-to-one with the two side walls; when the shipping component is located in the receiving position, the side plate is located below the first wall of the corresponding side wall and opposite to the second wall, and in the left-right direction, each side plate does not protrude from the corresponding first wall.

[0022] As an optional embodiment of the above, the shipping component also includes a rear plate, which is connected to the two side plates respectively; when the shipping component is in the receiving position, the inlet is located above the rear plate and between the two side plates.

[0023] As an optional embodiment of the above, the bottom wall of the guide groove includes a first section, a connecting section and a second section arranged in the front-back direction, the second section being higher than the first section; the roller includes a first roller and a second roller; when the shipping component is in the receiving position, both the first roller and the second roller are supported by the second section; when the shipping component is in the shipping position, the first roller is supported by the first section and the second roller is supported by the second section, so that the front end of the output component tilts downward.

[0024] As an optional embodiment of the above, the connecting segment is tilted and connected to the first segment and the second segment respectively.

[0025] As an optional embodiment of the above, the two sides of the main body are respectively connected to the frame by guide components. The guide components include guide grooves and plugs that are inserted into the guide grooves. The guide grooves are provided on one of the frame and the main body and extend in the front-back direction. The plugs are provided on the other of the corresponding frame and the main body. When the shipping component moves between the receiving position and the shipping position, the plugs move along the bottom wall of the guide groove.

[0026] As an optional embodiment of the above, the frame is provided with a first limiting part and the shipping component is provided with a second limiting part. When the shipping component is in the shipping position, the second limiting part abuts against the first limiting part to prevent the shipping component from continuing to move forward and the output component from tilting downward.

[0027] This invention also provides an automatic vending machine, including a cabinet, a shelf disposed within the cabinet, and the aforementioned hopper. The cabinet is provided with a dispensing port. The hopper is movably disposed within the cabinet and has a first position and a second position. When the hopper is in the first position and the dispensing component is in the receiving position, goods output from the shelf can fall onto the dispensing component through the inlet. When the hopper is in the second position and the dispensing component is in the dispensing position, at least a portion of the dispensing component extends out of the cabinet from the dispensing port.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0029] This invention provides an automated vending machine including an improved hopper. The hopper comprises a frame, a dispensing component, and a drive component. The frame includes a storage cavity, an inlet, and an outlet. The dispensing component has a receiving position and a dispensing position, and an output component is provided within the dispensing component to dispense goods. The drive component is used to drive the overall movement of the dispensing component and to drive the movement of the output component. During unloading, the dispensing component is located in the dispensing position, partially extending from the dispensing outlet, and can connect with the cargo compartment of a connecting robot. The vending machine using this hopper does not require a separate flap at the dispensing port, resulting in a simple structure and low cost. Furthermore, when the dispensing component is in the dispensing position, the output component can drive the goods to be dispensed and delivered into the cargo compartment of the connecting robot, without relying on the weight of the goods themselves or being affected by obstacles on the output component, making dispensing more reliable. In addition, the drive component can both drive the dispensing component to move between the dispensing and receiving positions and drive the output component to dispense goods, completing both actions at a lower cost, thus reducing the cost of the automated vending machine. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become clearer through the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts in all the drawings. The drawings are not intentionally drawn to scale to actual dimensions; the focus is on illustrating the main points of the invention.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the combined use of an automated vending machine and a connecting robot, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic vending machine (without cabinet doors) provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the receiving position);

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the discharging position);

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the receiving position and one side wall is removed);

[0036] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the cargo hopper provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the discharging position and one side wall is removed);

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the frame of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cargo container's discharging component and some of its driving components provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the second gear and the roller in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the frame and drive assembly of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 11 A partial sectional view of the cargo hopper provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the receiving position);

[0042] Figure 12 A partial sectional view of the cargo hopper provided in an embodiment of the present invention (the discharging component is located at the discharging position);

[0043] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A magnified view of a portion of point B;

[0044] Figure 14 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point A;

[0045] Figure 15 This is a partial structural diagram of the cargo bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the discharging component is to be moved to the discharging position.

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[0047] 10-Automatic vending machine; 20-Connecting robot; 11-Cabinet; 12-Shelf; 13-Drawer; 110-Cabinet body; 111-Cabinet door; 112-Dispensing port; 113-First gate; 114-Opening; 115-Crossbeam; 116-Upright beam; 117-First drive mechanism; 120-Shelf; 121-Partition; 122-Push plate; 123-Dispensing channel; 130-Frame; 131-Dispensing cavity; 132-Inlet; 133-Dispensing port; 134-Side wall; 135-Connecting part; 136-First wall; 137-Second wall; 140-Guide groove; 141-First... 142-Connecting section; 143-Second section; 144-First limiting part; 145-Transition roller; 150-Shipping assembly; 151-Main body; 152-Side plate; 153-Rear plate; 154-Second limiting part; 160-Output component; 161-Drive shaft; 162-Roller; 163-One-way bearing; 164-Conveyor belt; 166-First roller; 167-Second roller; 170-Drive assembly; 171-Motor; 172-Transition gear; 173-Transmission assembly; 174-First gear; 175-Second gear; 176-Rack; 177-Recessed area. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0049] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0050] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0051] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vending machine 10, which can be used in conjunction with a connecting robot 20. The vending machine 10 is fixed in position, while the connecting robot 20 is movable. The vending machine 10 is used to hold goods and deliver the goods purchased by the user to the outside. The connecting robot 20 is used to receive the goods delivered by the vending machine 10 and deliver the goods to the user.

[0053] The structure of the connecting robot 20 can refer to existing technology. The connecting robot 20 is equipped with a receiving compartment, the height of which matches the dispensing position of the vending machine 10, so that the goods dispensed by the vending machine 10 can accurately fall into the receiving compartment. Furthermore, the vending machine 10 can independently produce, sell, and use goods without relying on the connecting robot 20. In other embodiments, the vending machine 10 can be used independently without cooperating with the connecting robot 20, and the user can directly take the goods dispensed by the vending machine 10.

[0054] The specific structure of the vending machine 10 is as follows: Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 The vending machine 10 mainly consists of a cabinet 11, a shelf 12, and a hopper 13, with the shelf 12 and hopper 13 located inside the cabinet 11.

[0055] The structure of the cabinet 11 can refer to existing technology. Generally, the cabinet 11 is enclosed on all four sides, top, and bottom, forming a sealed space, which is the warehouse. The shelves 12 and the storage bins 13 are all located inside the warehouse. In this embodiment, the cabinet 11 includes a cabinet body 110 and a cabinet door 111. The cabinet body 110 includes two side panels, a back panel, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The front end of the cabinet body 110 has an opening 114, which connects the warehouse to the outside. One side of the cabinet door 111 is pivotally connected to the cabinet body 110, and the pivot axis extends vertically. The cabinet door 111 can rotate relative to the cabinet body 110 around the pivot axis. During the rotation of the cabinet door 111, the opening 114 can be opened or closed. The cabinet door 111 and the cabinet body 110 can be locked or unlocked by a lock. When the cabinet door 111 closes the opening 114, one side of the cabinet door 111 is a storage area for holding goods, and the other side of the cabinet door 111 is a picking side, where the connecting robot 20 or the user can pick up the goods.

[0056] The cabinet door 111 has a retrieval opening 112. The shape of the retrieval opening 112 is not limited; for example, it can be rectangular, circular, or irregular. In this embodiment, the retrieval opening 112 is rectangular. A first gate 113 can be provided at the retrieval opening 112, which can open or close the retrieval opening 112. In addition, an operation interface can also be provided on the cabinet door 111. The operation interface is generally located above the retrieval opening 112. Of course, in other embodiments, the operation interface can also be located below or to the sides of the retrieval opening 112.

[0057] In other embodiments, the retrieval port 112 may not be located on the cabinet door 111, but rather on one side of the cabinet body 110.

[0058] The cabinet 11 has front-back, left-right, and up-down directions. With the user or connecting robot 20 facing the vending machine 10 when retrieving goods, the location of the retrieval port 112 on the cabinet 11 is considered the front, the side of the cabinet 11 furthest from the retrieval port 112 is considered the rear, the left and right sides of the user or connecting robot 20 are considered the left and right, and the up and down sides of the user or connecting robot 20 are considered the up and down. Of course, the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions are only relative positions; the orientation will change depending on the location of the retrieval port 112.

[0059] The shelf 12 is located inside the storage compartment of the cabinet 11. The style of the shelf 12 is not limited and can refer to existing technology. The shelf 12 is mainly used to hold goods. In some embodiments, in addition to holding and carrying goods, the shelf 12 can also push the goods forward so that the goods can be output from the shelf 12. Of course, the shelf 12 does not have the function of outputting goods, but only has the function of supporting. It is also possible for other structures (such as robotic arms) to transfer goods into the storage bin 13.

[0060] In this embodiment, the shelf 12 can adopt, but is not limited to, the following scheme: The shelf 12 includes shelves 120, partitions 121, and push plates 122. The number of shelves 120 is unlimited, and multiple shelves 120 are distributed vertically at intervals. Each shelf 120 is arranged horizontally and can have a certain degree of inclination. Each shelf 120 is provided with several partitions 121 arranged horizontally at intervals. The multiple partitions 121 divide the area above the shelf 120 into multiple aisles 123. Goods can be placed in each aisle 123. The push plate 122 is used to push out the goods in the aisle 123 one by one. In other embodiments, the push plate 122 can be replaced with a spiral pusher. As the spiral pusher rotates, the corresponding goods can be pushed out sequentially.

[0061] A delivery space is provided inside the cabinet 11, between the retrieval port 112 and the shelf 12. A hopper 13 is located within this delivery space. The hopper 13 receives goods output from the shelf 12 and delivers the goods out of the cabinet 11 from the retrieval port 112. The hopper 13 can be manufactured, sold, and used independently, without relying on the cabinet 11, shelf 12, or other structures. The hopper 13 also has front-back, left-right, and up-down directions. In this embodiment, the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions of the cabinet 11 are consistent with those of the hopper 13. In other embodiments, these directions may differ; for example, the front-back direction of the hopper 13 may be consistent with the left-right direction of the cabinet 11, or the front-back direction of the hopper 13 may form a certain angle with the front-back direction of the cabinet 11.

[0062] The hopper 13 is movable within the delivery space, reaching different positions within the cabinet 110 to align with different aisles 123 of the shelf 12 or the retrieval opening 112 of the cabinet 11. In this embodiment, the hopper 13 has a first position and a second position: the number of first positions matches the number of aisles 123, with multiple first positions corresponding one-to-one with multiple aisles 123. When the hopper 13 is in different first positions, it is aligned with different aisles 123, at which point the hopper 13 can receive goods output from the corresponding aisle 123. The second position is one; when the hopper 13 is in the second position, it is aligned with the retrieval opening 112, and the hopper 13 can deliver goods from the retrieval opening 112. In other embodiments, the number of second positions can also be two, three, etc.

[0063] The connection method between the cargo bin 13 and the cabinet 110 is not limited. In this embodiment, the following scheme can be adopted, but is not limited to: two crossbeams 115, one vertical beam 116, a first drive mechanism 117, and a second drive mechanism (not shown in the figure) are provided inside the cabinet 110. Among them, the two crossbeams 115 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and each crossbeam 115 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 110 and extends in the left and right direction of the cabinet 110. The upper and lower ends of the vertical beam 116 are respectively slidably engaged with the two crossbeams 115, and the vertical beam 116 can move in the left and right direction. The cargo bin 13 is slidably arranged on the vertical beam 116 in the vertical direction, that is, the cargo bin 13 can move left and right under the drive of the vertical beam 116, and can also move up and down along the vertical beam 116. The first drive mechanism 117 is used to drive the upright beam 116 to move left and right along the crossbeam 115, and the second drive mechanism is used to drive the cargo bucket 13 to move up and down along the upright beam 116. Under the combined action of the first drive mechanism 117 and the second drive mechanism, the cargo bucket 13 can move to any one of the multiple first positions and the second position.

[0064] The specific structures of the first drive mechanism 117 and the second drive mechanism mentioned above can be found in the drive mechanisms of vending machines in related technologies, such as gear and rack transmission mechanisms, sprocket and chain transmission mechanisms, pulley and belt transmission mechanisms, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the specific structure of the cargo bin 13 is as follows: The cargo bin 13 includes a frame 130, a discharging assembly 150, and a drive assembly 170 (see...). Figure 10 ).

[0066] For specific details, please refer to... Figures 5-7 The frame 130 is generally cubic in shape and includes a discharge cavity 131, an inlet 132, and an outlet 133, wherein the inlet 132 and the outlet 133 are respectively connected to the discharge cavity 131. The inlet 132 is located on one side of the frame 130 adjacent to the shelf 12, and the outlet 133 is located on one side of the frame 130 adjacent to the picking opening 112. Optionally, the inlet 132 is located at least one of the rear, upper, and side portions of the frame 130. In this embodiment, the outlet 133 is located at the front portion of the frame 130, and the inlet 132 is located at the rear and upper portions of the frame 130.

[0067] The specific structure of the frame 130 can adopt, but is not limited to, the following scheme: The frame 130 includes two side walls 134 and at least one connecting part 135. The two side walls 134 are arranged relatively spaced in the left-right direction. The discharge cavity 131 is located between the two side walls 134. The top or bottom of the two side walls 134 can be connected by the connecting part 135. In this embodiment, the frame 130 includes two connecting parts 135. One connecting part 135 is connected between the tops of the two side walls 134 and separates the inlet 132 and the outlet 133. The other connecting part 135 is connected between the bottoms of the two side walls 134, so that the structure of the frame 130 is stable and can reliably support the discharge component 150 and the drive component 170.

[0068] In other embodiments, a rear upright plate may be provided at the rear of the frame 130, located below the loading port 132 and connected between the two side walls 134; alternatively, a front upright plate may be provided at the front of the frame 130, located below the loading port 133 and connected between the two side walls 134.

[0069] The shipping assembly 150 is movably connected to the frame 130 to provide a receiving position and a shipping position. The shipping assembly 150 includes a main body 151 and an output component 160. The main body 151 is movably connected to the frame 130, and the output component 160 is disposed on the main body 151. The output component 160 supports goods entering through the inlet 132, and when the shipping assembly 150 is in the shipping position, the output component 160 also outputs the goods. Please refer to... Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, when the shipping component 150 is in the receiving position, it is located within the shipping cavity 131, and the output component 160 is used to receive goods transported by the shelf 12. Please refer to... Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, when the shipping component 150 is in the shipping position, part or all of the shipping component 150 extends out of the shipping port 133, at which time the output component 160 is able to output the goods.

[0070] When the hopper 13 is in the first position and the dispensing component 150 is in the receiving position, the goods output from the shelf 12 can fall onto the output component 160 through the inlet 132. When the hopper 13 is in the second position and the dispensing component 150 is in the dispensing position, at least a portion of the dispensing component 150 extends out of the cabinet 11 from the retrieval port 112, and the output component 160 can output the goods to the receiving compartment of the connecting robot 20.

[0071] In addition, the hopper 13 may also include a second gate (not shown in the figure), which is movably connected to the frame 130 and is used to open or close the discharge port 133. When the discharge assembly 150 is in the receiving position, the second gate closes the discharge port 133 to ensure that goods will not fall out of the discharge port 133 when receiving them; when the discharge assembly 150 is in the discharging position, the second gate opens the discharge port 133 to allow the discharge assembly 150 to extend out of the discharge port 133.

[0072] For details, please refer to Figure 8 As shown, the shipping assembly 150 includes a main body 151 and an output component 160. The main body 151 is used to be movably connected to the frame 130 and also to support the output component 160. The output component 160 is disposed on the main body 151 and is used to support goods entering through the inlet 132. When the shipping assembly 150 is in the shipping position, the output component 160 is also used to output the goods.

[0073] It should be noted that when the vending machine 10 is used in conjunction with the connecting robot 20, "output component 160 outputs goods" means that the output component 160 transports the goods to the receiving compartment of the connecting robot 20; when the vending machine 10 is used in conjunction with a user, "output component 160 outputs goods" means that the output component 160 transports the goods forward, so that the goods stop at the front end of the transport component 160 for the user to take the goods, or the output component 160 transports the goods forward, so that the goods detach from the output component 160 and fall directly into the user's hand. Of course, in other embodiments, the output component 160 may remain stationary, that is, it may not output goods, waiting for the user to take the goods located on the output component 160.

[0074] The structure of the main body 151 is not limited. In this embodiment, the main body 151 includes two side plates 152 and a rear plate 153. The two side plates 152 are arranged relatively spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the rear plate 153 is located on the rear side of the main body 151. The rear plate 153 is connected to the two side walls 134 respectively. The output component 160 is located at the bottom between the two side plates 152 and the rear plate 153. When the shipping component 150 is in the receiving position, the two side plates 152 are opposite to the two side walls 134 respectively, and the inlet 132 is located above the rear plate 153 and between the two side plates 152. Goods entering through the inlet 132 can fall directly onto the output component 160. When the shipping component 150 moves to the shipping position, the two side plates 152 and the rear plate 153 can prevent the goods on the output component 160 from falling off accidentally.

[0075] In other embodiments, the main body 151 may not include the rear plate 153 or the side plate 152, or it may not include either the side plate 152 or the rear plate 153. It may be used only as a support, mainly to support the output component 160. For example, the main body 151 may include a rectangular frame or an I-shaped frame, and the output component 160 may be disposed on the rectangular frame or the I-shaped frame.

[0076] Optionally, the main body 151 and the frame 130 are movably connected by a guide component. The guide component includes a guide groove 140 and a plug that engages with the guide groove 140. The plug can be a slider or a roller, etc. The guide groove 140 is disposed on one of the frame 130 and the main body 151 and extends in the front-back direction. The plug is disposed on the other of the frame 130 and the main body 151. When the shipping component 150 moves between the receiving position and the shipping position, the plug moves along the bottom wall of the guide groove 140. The movement can be sliding or rolling, etc.

[0077] In this embodiment, a guide groove 140 is disposed on the frame 130, with its front end open. An insert is disposed on the main body 151 and includes rollers. When the shipping component 150 moves between the receiving position and the shipping position, the rollers roll along the bottom wall of the guide groove 140. Specifically, guide grooves 140 extending in the front-rear direction are provided on both side walls 134 of the frame 130, and two rollers are provided on both side plates 152 of the main body 151. Each roller on each side plate 152 is supported by a roller within the guide groove 140 on its corresponding side wall 134. The rollers roll along the bottom wall of the guide groove 140, enabling the shipping component 150 to move smoothly between the receiving position and the shipping position.

[0078] Along the vertical direction, the width of the guide groove 140 matches the diameter of the roller to prevent the shipping assembly 150 from moving vertically. The phrase "the width of the guide groove 140 matches the diameter of the roller" means that the width of the guide groove 140 is slightly larger than the diameter of the roller; that is, when the roller contacts the bottom wall of the guide groove 140, there is a gap between the roller and the top wall of the guide groove 140, and the size of this gap can be adjusted as needed.

[0079] The bottom wall of the guide groove 140 includes a first section 141, a connecting section 142, and a second section 143 connected in the front-back direction. The first section 141, the connecting section 142, and the second section 143 all extend in the front-back direction, and the second section 143 is higher than the first section 141. The connecting section 142 is connected to the first section 141 and the second section 143 respectively. Optionally, the first section 141 and the second section 143 are both horizontal planes, and the connecting section 142 is an inclined surface.

[0080] In this embodiment, the plug-in includes a first roller 166 and a second roller 167 arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction. Please refer to... Figure 11 As shown, when the shipping component 150 is in the receiving position, both the first roller 166 and the second roller 167 are supported by the second section 143; please refer to... Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, when the shipping component 150 is in the shipping position, the first roller 166 is supported by the first section 141 and the second roller 167 is supported by the second section 143. Since the first roller 166 is in front of the second roller 167 and the first section 141 is lower than the second section 143, the front end of the output component 160 is tilted downward, which is more conducive to the forward transport of goods by the conveyor 160 and also makes it easier for the user to pick up the goods on the conveyor 160.

[0081] In other embodiments, each side plate 152 is provided with a guide groove 140 on its outer side, and both ends of the guide groove 140 are closed. Each side wall 134 is provided with a roller on its inner side, and the roller is located adjacent to the discharge port 133. When the discharge component 150 moves between the discharge position and the receiving position, the roller rolls relative to the guide groove 140. When the discharge component 150 moves to the discharge position, the roller abuts against the rear end of the guide groove 140 to prevent the discharge component 150 from falling. In other embodiments, the guide groove 140 can also be provided on the rack 176.

[0082] The structure of the output component 160 is not limited. For example, the output component 160 can adopt a belt conveyor structure or a roller conveyor structure. Regardless of the conveyor structure adopted by the output component 160, the output component 160 includes an active component and a driven component. The active component is driven by the drive component 170, and the driven component is driven by the active component. The active component and the driven component cooperate to output the goods.

[0083] In this embodiment, the active component includes a drive shaft 161 (see reference). Figure 14 , Figure 15 (as shown) and roller 162 (please refer to) Figure 9 As shown, the drive shaft 161 and roller 162 are coaxially arranged. The roller 162 is sleeved on the drive shaft 161 and is rotatably supported on the main body 151 via the drive shaft 161. This can be achieved by: the drive shaft 161 being fixed to the main body 151, and the roller 162 being able to rotate relative to the drive shaft 161; or the drive shaft 161 and roller 162 being fixed or integrally formed, with the drive shaft 161 rotatably supported on the main body 151; or both the drive shaft 161 and roller 162 being able to rotate and rotate relative to each other. The drive assembly 170 can drive the roller 162 to rotate, or drive the drive shaft 161 to rotate, or simultaneously drive both the drive shaft 161 and roller 162 to rotate.

[0084] The structure of the driven component can adopt, but is not limited to, one of the following schemes:

[0085] In the first embodiment, the output component 160 adopts a belt conveyor structure. The driven component includes a support roller and a conveyor belt 164. The support roller and the roller 162 are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. Both ends of the drive shaft 161 and both ends of the support roller are supported by two side plates 152 respectively. The conveyor belt 164 is supported by the support roller and the roller 162. The upper surface of the conveyor belt 164 forms a support surface for supporting goods. When the roller 162 rotates, it can drive the conveyor belt 164 to move to output goods.

[0086] In the second embodiment, the output component 160 adopts a roller conveying structure. The driven component includes multiple driven rollers, all of which are parallel to the roller 162. Both ends of each driven roller and both ends of the drive shaft 161 are supported by two side plates 152. The multiple driven rollers and the roller 162 are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction, and the multiple driven rollers are connected to the roller 162 in a driving connection. The roller 162 and the multiple driven rollers together form a support surface for supporting the goods. When the roller 162 rotates, it can drive the multiple driven rollers to rotate to output the goods.

[0087] The movement of the shipping component 150 and the action of the output component 160 are driven by the drive component 170. The drive component 170 can drive the shipping component 150 to move between the receiving position and the shipping position, and can also drive the output component 160 to output the goods. Of course, at the same time, the drive component 170 can only realize one movement. Generally speaking, the two movements are not carried out at the same time, but at certain specific points in time, they can be carried out simultaneously, such as during the switching from one movement to another.

[0088] The structure of the drive assembly 170 may be, but is not limited to, the following: the drive assembly 170 includes a motor 171 and at least one transmission assembly 173.

[0089] The motor 171 is mounted on the frame 130. The position of the motor 171 is not limited. For example, the motor 171 can be mounted on the inner or outer side of the side wall 134.

[0090] In this embodiment, there are two transmission components 173, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the main body 151. Specifically, the two transmission components 173 are located between two corresponding side walls 134 and side plates 152. The two transmission components 173 drive the shipping component 150 to move from the left and right sides of the main body 151, which makes the movement of the shipping component 150 more stable. The two transmission components 173 can be driven by two motors 171, or they can be driven by one motor 171. In the latter case, one transmission component 173 is driven by the motor 171, and the other transmission component 173 moves passively.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figures 11-15 As shown, the specific structure of the transmission assembly 173 is as follows: The transmission assembly 173 includes a first gear 174, a second gear 175 and a rack 176, wherein the first gear 174 is matched with the second gear 175 and the two can mesh and transmit power, and the first gear 174 is matched with the rack 176 and the two can mesh and transmit power.

[0092] The first gear 174 is rotatably mounted on the frame 130, adjacent to the outlet 133. A rack 176 and a second gear 175 are sequentially mounted on the side plate 152 along the front-rear direction, with the rack 176 positioned along the front-rear direction and the second gear 175 adjacent to the rear end of the rack 176. The second gear 175 is drive-connected to the output component 160 and coaxially mounted with the roller 162, rotating synchronously. In this embodiment, both ends of the drive shaft 161 extend out from the two side plates 152, and the second gears 175 of the two transmission components 173 are respectively fitted onto both ends of the drive shaft 161.

[0093] In this embodiment, the second gear 175 and the roller 162 are coaxially arranged and rotate synchronously. The following scheme can be adopted: the roller 162 and the second gear 175 are integrally formed; or, one of the second gear 175 and the roller 162 is provided with a post extending along the axis, and the other of the second gear 175 and the roller 162 is provided with a hole, and the post is inserted into the hole, so that when the second gear 175 rotates, it drives the roller 162 to rotate synchronously.

[0094] Motor 171 is connected to the first gear 174 via a transmission, and the two can be connected by a transition gear 172 (see reference). Figure 10 (As shown) a transmission connection, with the transition gear 172 and the first gear 174 coaxially arranged and capable of rotating synchronously. The transition gear 172 and the first gear 174 are located on the inner and outer sides of the side wall 134, respectively. The first gear 174 meshes with either the rack 176 or the second gear 175 for transmission; that is, as the first gear 174 rotates in one direction, it can sequentially mesh with either the rack 176 or the second gear 175 for transmission. When the first gear 174 meshes with the rack 176, it can drive the shipping assembly 150 to move between the receiving position and the shipping position. When the first gear 174 meshes with the second gear 175 and the first gear 174 rotates in a set direction (e.g., a first direction, to...), it can also drive the shipping assembly 150 to move between the receiving position and the shipping position. Figure 6 Taking the orientation as an example, when the first direction (which can be counterclockwise) rotates, the second gear 175 rotates in the opposite direction. The first gear 174 can drive the output component 160 to move through the second gear 175, so that the output component 160 outputs the goods.

[0095] When the first gear 174 meshes with the second gear 175, the first gear 174 moves in the opposite direction of a predetermined direction (e.g., a second direction opposite to the first direction). Figure 6 Taking the orientation as an example, when the second direction is clockwise, the first gear 174 can drive the entire shipping component 150 to move backward, so that the first gear 174 can mesh with the rack 176, thereby driving the shipping component 150 to move to the receiving position.

[0096] The structure of the transmission connection between the second gear 175 and the output component 160 is not limited. For example, a ratchet mechanism can be provided between the transmission shaft 161 and the roller 162 or between the transmission shaft 161 and the second gear 175. This structure can adopt the following scheme: the driving component further includes a one-way bearing 163, which is disposed between the transmission shaft 161 and the second gear 175 and / or between the transmission shaft 161 and the roller 162. In this embodiment, the one-way bearing 163 is disposed between the transmission shaft 161 and the second gear 175. The one-way bearing 163 includes an inner ring and an outer ring, wherein the second gear 175 is sleeved on the outside of the outer ring and the two are fixed, and the inner ring is sleeved on the transmission shaft 161 and the two are fixed. The inner ring and the outer ring can rotate relative to each other in one direction, for example, with... Figure 6 Taking the orientation as an example, keeping the inner ring stationary, the outer ring can rotate relative to the inner ring when rotating in the second direction, but cannot rotate relative to the inner ring when rotating in the first direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the unidirectional movement relationship between the inner and outer rings may also change depending on the installation position of the one-way bearing 163.

[0097] In this embodiment, both the drive shaft 161 and the roller 162 are capable of rotation and relative rotation. The two ends of the drive shaft 161 are rolledly supported on the frame 130. Specifically, the two ends of the drive shaft 161 are coaxially and fixedly connected to the second rollers 167 located on both sides of the main body 151, that is, the two ends of the drive shaft 161 are rolledly supported on the guide grooves 140 of the frame 130 via the second rollers 167. When the shipping assembly 150 moves relative to the frame 130, the drive shaft 161 rotates, causing the two ends of the drive shaft 161 to... The second roller 167 rolls relative to the guide groove 140 of the frame 130. That is, while the drive shaft 161 rotates, it can drive the main body 151 to move relative to the frame 130 (the end of the drive shaft 161 moves relative to the frame 130). The one-way bearing 163 is disposed between the drive shaft 161 and the second gear 175. The roller 162 is sleeved on the drive shaft 161. The roller 162 and the drive shaft 161 are coaxially disposed and can rotate relative to each other. The second gear 175 and the roller 162 are coaxially disposed and rotate synchronously.

[0098] When the first gear 174 rotates in the first direction and drives the second gear 175 to rotate, the inner and outer rings of the one-way bearing 163 can rotate relative to each other. That is, the roller 162, which rotates synchronously with the second gear 175, rotates relative to the drive shaft 161. The roller 162 can drive the conveyor belt 164 to move, so that the output component 160 outputs the goods. When the first gear 174 rotates in the second direction and drives the second gear 175 to rotate, the inner and outer rings of the one-way bearing 163 lock and rotate synchronously, driving the drive shaft 161 to rotate. The second rollers 167 at both ends of the drive shaft 161 roll on the bottom wall of the guide groove 140, thereby driving the entire delivery component 150 to move backward (at this time, the delivery component 150 is like a front-wheel drive car), so that the first gear 174 disengages from the second gear 175 and the rack 176 engages.

[0099] In other embodiments, the drive shaft 161 is fixed to the main body 151 (i.e., the drive shaft 161 cannot rotate), and the roller 162 can rotate relative to the drive shaft 161. When the first gear 174 rotates in the first direction and drives the second gear 175 to rotate, the inner and outer rings of the one-way bearing 163 can rotate relative to each other, that is, the roller 162 rotates relative to the drive shaft 161, and the roller 162 can drive the conveyor belt 164 to move, so that the output component 160 outputs the goods. When the first gear 174 rotates in the second direction, the inner and outer rings of the one-way bearing 163 are locked, so that the roller 162 cannot rotate. However, at this time, since the first gear 174 is engaged with the second gear 175, the first gear 174 rotating in the second direction pushes the second gear 175 backward, thereby pulling the entire discharging component 150 backward, so that the first gear 174 disengages from the second gear 175 and engages with the rack 176.

[0100] In this solution, by setting a one-way bearing 163, the motor 171 can be rotated in both directions to drive the shipping component 150 forward to the shipping position and backward to the receiving position. It can also drive the output component 160 to output goods. The structure is simple and the cost is reduced. Of course, in other embodiments, the active component can also include a common two-way bearing. The two-way bearing is set between the drive shaft 161 and the second gear 175 and / or the drive shaft 161 and the roller 162. That is, the drive shaft 161 and the second gear 175 and / or the drive shaft 161 and the roller 162 are connected by a portion of the one-way bearing 163 and a portion of the two-way bearing. The cost of the two-way bearing is lower, which can save costs.

[0101] Optionally, such as Figure 14As shown, the rear end of the rack 176 is provided with a concave recessed area 177. The structure of the recessed area 177 can be an arc-shaped structure, an irregular shape structure, etc. In this embodiment, the recessed area 177 is an arc-shaped structure, and the second gear 175 is arranged concentrically with the recessed area 177. The pitch circle of the rack 176 is tangent to the pitch circle of the second gear 175. At least a part of the second gear 175 extends into the recessed area 177. This arrangement can minimize the gap between the second gear 175 and the rack 176, allowing the first gear 174 to immediately mesh with the second gear 175 after separating from the rack 176, and also ensuring reliable transmission.

[0102] Optionally, such as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the inner surface of the sidewall 134 includes a first wall 136 and a second wall 137 arranged in the vertical direction. The second wall 137 is recessed relative to the first wall 136, and the width between the second walls 137 of the two sidewalls 134 is greater than the width between the first walls 136 of the two sidewalls 134. The main body 151 includes two side plates 152 arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. The output component 160 is located between the two side plates 152. The two side plates 152 are arranged one-to-one with the two sidewalls 134. When the shipping component 150 is in the receiving position, each side plate 152 is located below the corresponding first wall 136 and opposite the corresponding second wall 137. In the left-right direction, each side plate 152 does not protrude from the corresponding first wall 136. This arrangement ensures that when goods enter through the inlet 132, they are not blocked by the side plates 152 of the shipping component 150 and can fall onto the output component 160 without obstruction.

[0103] In addition, please refer to Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, the front end of the guide groove 140 is open, allowing the shipping component 150 to be installed in the two guide grooves 140 like a drawer, making installation / removal convenient. To prevent the shipping component 150 from falling, the following solution is provided: the frame 130 is provided with a first limiting part 144, which can be a baffle, and the main body 151 is provided with a second limiting part 154. When the shipping component 150 is in the shipping position, the second limiting part 154 abuts against the first limiting part 144, preventing the shipping component 150 from moving forward and causing the output part 160 to tilt downward.

[0104] In other embodiments, the frame 130 further includes a transition roller 145, which is supported at both ends by two sidewalls 134 and is located below the outlet 133. When the shipping assembly 150 extends or retracts from the outlet 133, the transition roller 145 always rolls to support the bottom of the shipping assembly 150, reducing the resistance to movement of the shipping assembly 150 and enabling the shipping assembly 150 to move more smoothly to the shipping or receiving position.

[0105] The working method of the cargo hopper 13 provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0106] When receiving goods, first move the shipping component 150 from the shipping position to the receiving position:

[0107] When the shipping component 150 is in the receiving position, it is in the initial state. At this time, the first gear 174 meshes with the rack 176, and the first roller 166 and the second roller 167 are simultaneously supported by the second section 143.

[0108] Motor 171 drives first gear 174 to rotate in the first direction. First gear 174 drives rack 176 to move the entire shipping assembly 150 forward (i.e., to the shipping position). First roller 166 and second roller 167 roll along the second section 143.

[0109] When the second gear 175 moves to the end of the rack 176, the first gear 174 disengages from the rack 176 and meshes with the second gear 175. The first roller 166 is supported by the first section 141 and the second roller 167 is supported by the second section 143. The front end of the shipping assembly 150 tilts downward, and the first limiting part 144 abuts against the second limiting part 154. The shipping assembly 150 moves to the shipping position.

[0110] Then, motor 171 drives first gear 174 to continue rotating in the first direction. First gear 174 drives second gear 175 to rotate. At this time, second gear 175 drives roller 162 to rotate. The outer ring and inner ring of one-way bearing 163 rotate relative to each other. Drive shaft 161 is not driven to rotate. Dispensing component 150 stops moving forward. Roller 162 and driven component cooperate, and output component 160 delivers goods. Of course, when vending machine 10 is used alone, output component 160 does not move, or only the goods are delivered to the front of output component 160 for easy user pickup.

[0111] After the goods are shipped, the shipping component 150 needs to be retrieved, even if the shipping component 150 has moved from the shipping position to the receiving position:

[0112] When the shipping component 150 is in the shipping position, it is in the initial state. At this time, the first gear 174 and the second gear 175 are meshed, the first roller 166 is supported by the first section 141, and the second roller 167 is supported by the second section 143.

[0113] Motor 171 drives first gear 174 to rotate in the second direction. First gear 174 can drive second gear 175 to rotate. At this time, due to the presence of one-way bearing 163, inner and outer rings are locked and rotate synchronously, driving transmission shaft 161 to rotate synchronously with second gear 175. Second rollers 167 at both ends of transmission shaft 161 roll along guide groove 140, thereby driving the entire shipping assembly 150 to move backward, so that first gear 174 and second gear 175 separate and mesh with rack 176.

[0114] Then, the motor 171 drives the first gear 174 to continue rotating in the second direction. The first gear 174 drives the rack 176 to move backward, so that the shipping component 150 continues to move backward as a whole until the shipping component 150 reaches the receiving position.

[0115] The above steps can be added, removed, modified, or their order adjusted as needed.

[0116] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cargo container, characterized in that, include: The frame includes a discharge chamber and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the discharge chamber; A shipping assembly is movably connected to the frame to have a receiving position within the shipping cavity and a shipping position extending at least partially from the shipping port; the shipping assembly includes a main body and an output component, the output component being disposed on the main body and used to support goods entering through the shipping port, and when the shipping assembly is in the shipping position, the output component is also used to output the goods; A drive component is configured to drive the shipping component to move between the receiving position and the shipping position, and to drive the output component to output the goods; The drive assembly includes a motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a rack; the first gear is rotatably mounted on the frame and adjacent to the loading port; the rack is disposed on one side of the main body in a front-rear direction, and the second gear is adjacent to the rear end of the rack and is drive-connected to the output component; the motor is drive-connected to the first gear, and the first gear meshes with the rack or the second gear; when the first gear meshes with the rack, it can drive the loading assembly to move between the receiving position and the loading position; when the first gear meshes with the second gear and the first gear rotates in a set direction, it can drive the output component to output the goods.

2. The cargo container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear end of the rack is provided with a concave recessed area, and at least a portion of the second gear extends into the recessed area.

3. The cargo container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output component includes a drive shaft, a roller, and a one-way bearing. The two ends of the drive shaft are rolledly supported by the frame or fixedly connected to the main body. The roller is sleeved on the drive shaft and the two can rotate relative to each other. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the roller and the two rotate synchronously. The one-way bearing is arranged between the drive shaft and the second gear and / or between the drive shaft and the roller.

4. The cargo container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The output component further includes support rollers and a conveyor belt. The support rollers and the roller are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. The conveyor belt is supported by the support rollers and the roller. When the roller rotates, it can drive the conveyor belt to move and output goods; or... The output component also includes multiple driven rollers, which are spaced apart from the main roller in the front-to-back direction. The multiple driven rollers are connected to the main roller in a driving connection. When the main roller rotates, it can drive the multiple driven rollers to rotate to output goods.

5. The cargo container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame includes two sidewalls spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction, and each sidewall is provided with a guide groove extending in the front-back direction; the main body is located between the two sidewalls, and rollers are respectively provided on both sides of the main body, each roller is rotatably supported in the corresponding guide groove, and the two ends of the drive shaft are coaxial and fixedly connected to the rollers located on both sides of the main body, so that the two ends of the drive shaft are rotatably supported on the frame.

6. The cargo container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the guide groove includes a first section, a connecting section, and a second section connected in a front-rear direction, with the second section being higher than the first section; the rollers include a first roller and a second roller; when the shipping component is located at the receiving position, both the first roller and the second roller are supported by the second section; when the shipping component is located at the shipping position, the first roller is supported by the first section and the second roller is supported by the second section, so that the front end of the output component tilts downward.

7. The cargo container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes two sidewalls spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The inner surface of each sidewall includes a first wall and a second wall arranged in the up-down direction, with the second wall recessed relative to the first wall. The main body includes two side plates spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The output component is located between the two side plates, and the two side plates correspond one-to-one with the two sidewalls. When the shipping component is located at the receiving position, the side plate is located below the first wall of the corresponding sidewall and opposite the second wall. In the left-right direction, each side plate does not protrude from the corresponding first wall.

8. The cargo container according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a first limiting part, and the shipping component is provided with a second limiting part. When the shipping component is located at the shipping position, the second limiting part abuts against the first limiting part to prevent the shipping component from moving forward and the output component from tilting downward.

9. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a cabinet, a shelf disposed within the cabinet, and a hopper as described in any one of claims 1-8. The cabinet is provided with a retrieval port. The hopper is movably disposed within the cabinet and has a first position and a second position. When the hopper is in the first position and the dispensing component is in the receiving position, goods output from the shelf can fall onto the dispensing component through the inlet. When the hopper is in the second position and the dispensing component is in the dispensing position, at least a portion of the dispensing component extends out of the cabinet from the retrieval port.

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