Vending machine

Abstract

The invention provides a vending machine which comprises a machine body, and a heat preservation cavity, a refrigeration cavity, a processing assembly and a transportation assembly are arranged in the machine body; a heat preservation assembly is arranged in the heat preservation cavity and conducts heat preservation action on a first target object placed in the heat preservation cavity. The refrigeration chamber is used for storing a plurality of second target objects; the processing assembly is used for executing a processing action on at least one of the plurality of second target objects so as to obtain a first target object; the conveying assembly is used for conveying a first target object arranged in the machining space of the machining assembly to the heat preservation cavity. Wherein the processing action comprises a heating action. The technical problem that due to the fact that a traditional vending machine lacks a food temporary storage and heat preservation function, specifically, the lunch box is directly sent out to a vending table after being heated, and the use experience of consumers is reduced is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machines, and in particular to an automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Patent application CN107103703A discloses a solution and specific implementation method for heating meal boxes inside vending machines in public places such as shopping malls, stations, and office buildings. The solution enables the vending machine to sell meal boxes and other foods that can be heated by microwaves, and can provide convenient and fast meal sales services for crowded places. The solution includes a vending machine as a whole and a microwave heating device. The vending machine body includes: a manipulator for holding the meal box, and a microwave heating device. The manipulator can take food from any position and put it into the heating device, and can also take food out of the heating device and put it into any position on the shelf.

[0003] Furthermore, vending machines are being used more and more widely in people's daily lives. For example, when vending machines sell bento, after consumers have paid, they often heat the bento and then push it directly to the sales counter for consumers to obtain.

[0004] However, there is at least one of the following problems in the related art: since traditional vending machines lack the temporary storage and heat preservation function, the bento is directly sent to the vending counter after being heated, which reduces the consumer's user experience. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem solved by the present invention is that the traditional vending machine lacks the temporary storage and heat preservation function, which is specifically manifested in that after the bento is heated, it is directly sent to the vending counter, resulting in a decrease in the consumer's user experience.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a vending machine, comprising: a machine body, wherein a heat preservation chamber, a refrigeration chamber, a processing component and a transportation component are provided in the machine body; an heat preservation component is provided in the heat preservation chamber to perform a heat preservation action on a first target object placed therein; the refrigeration chamber is used to store a plurality of second target objects; the processing component is used to perform a processing action on at least one of the plurality of second target objects to obtain a first target object; the transportation component is used to transport the first target object in the processing space of the processing component to the heat preservation chamber; wherein the processing action includes a heating action.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by adding a heat preservation chamber to the vending machine, after the vending machine completes heating of the target meal box, if the user does not issue a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine within a short period of time, the transport component will automatically transport the target meal box to the heat preservation chamber, and perform a heat preservation action on the heat preservation component in the heat preservation chamber to maintain the temperature of the target meal box, thereby preventing the target meal box from being too low when the subsequent user picks up the meal and reducing the user experience. In a specific example, combined with the use of vending machines in shopping malls, since it takes a certain amount of time to heat the meal box, it is possible that during the heating period or after the heating is completed, consumers do not need to send a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine, and the transport component will automatically store it in the box of the heat preservation chamber, so that when picking up the meal after shopping in the mall, the user experience is improved.

[0008] In one example of the present invention, the transport component includes: a first transition platform, which is arranged in the heat preservation chamber and is used to place the first target object; a storage support device, which is arranged opposite to the first transition platform and is provided with a plurality of storage positions for storing the first target object, and any storage position is provided with a first transmission structure for transmitting the first target object to the first transition platform; and a second transmission structure, which cooperates with the first transition platform and is used to transmit the first target object disposed on the first transition platform to the corresponding storage position.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: Specifically, by setting the first transmission structure on the storage support device, it is convenient to keep the target lunch box in a relatively stable state during the process of transporting it back to the placement platform. In comparison, if the first transmission structure is not set on any storage position, the placement platform needs to shovel to the position below the target lunch box placed on the storage position and then take it out. In this process, it is easy to cause the target lunch box to tip over or damage the box structure of the target lunch box. Therefore, in combination with this technical solution, the reliability of transporting the target lunch box is improved. Furthermore, by using the mutual cooperation of the first transmission structure and the second transmission structure, flexible transportation of the lunch box is achieved.

[0010] In one example of the present invention, the transmission direction of the second transmission structure to the first target object is defined as the second transmission direction; a stopper is provided at a position of the storage support device corresponding to any storage position; the stopper is provided at an end of the first transmission structure away from the first transition platform; wherein the stopper is used to limit the first target object provided at the corresponding storage position from moving in a direction opposite to the second transmission direction.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: specifically, in the process of removing the lunch box from the storage position, since the first transmission structure is in the displacement stage during the startup process, it is easy to cause a displacement difference between the lunch box and the first transmission structure. If liquid objects are stored in the lunch box, it is easy to further aggravate the instability of the lunch box during transportation. Therefore, by arranging a stopper on the first transmission structure, the lateral displacement of the lunch box relative to the first transmission structure is effectively avoided, further ensuring the stability and reliability of the transfer target lunch box.

[0012] In one example of the present invention, the insulation component comprises a sterilization element, a first electric heating element and a temperature detection element electrically connected by a control module; the temperature detection element is used to detect the actual temperature in the insulation chamber; the control module is used to control the heating power of the first electric heating element according to the temperature difference between the actual temperature and the preset insulation temperature stored therein.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: on the basis of ensuring the heating effect by setting the first electric heating element, the setting of the sterilization element is utilized to ensure the environmental hygiene of the target lunch box during storage, thereby improving the food hygiene level requirements.

[0014] In one example of the present invention, the second transmission structure includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component; the first transmission component is arranged on the first transition platform for placing the placement plane of the first target object, and is used to transport the first target object to the corresponding storage position; the second transmission component is connected to the inner wall of the insulation chamber and is movably connected to the first transition platform to transfer the first transition platform to the position where the storage support device is provided with a corresponding storage position.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is: specifically, the handling efficiency of target lunch boxes placed in different storage locations is further improved.

[0016] In one example of the present invention, the second transmission component includes a transverse slide rail and a longitudinal slide rail; the transverse slide rail extends in a transverse direction corresponding to the storage support device, and the longitudinal slide rail extends in a height direction corresponding to the storage support device; the first transmission component includes a third slide rail extending in a depth direction corresponding to the storage support device; wherein the transverse direction, height direction and depth direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0017] In one example of the present invention, the transport component also includes a first slide rail component and a transport platform; the first slide rail component is arranged at a position of the machine body corresponding to the processing component; the transport platform is movably connected to the first slide rail component, and is brought into or out of the insulation chamber by the first slide rail component; a first transition platform is provided with a first engaging piece at one end close to the transport platform, and the transport platform is provided with a engaging groove that cooperates with the first engaging piece; wherein, when the mating state formed by the engagement between the first transition platform and the transport platform by the first engaging piece and the engaging groove is changed to a separated state, the position of the first target object is transferred from the transport platform to the first transition platform.

[0018] In one example of the present invention, a snap-fit ​​groove is formed at one end of the transport platform close to the first transition platform; the first snap-fit ​​member includes a snap-fit ​​baffle, which extends from the placement plane toward a direction away from the first transition platform; wherein the transport platform is provided with a target area for placing the first target object, and the target area overlaps with the edge portion of the snap-fit ​​groove close to the transport platform to expose the center portion close to the transport platform.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting the technical solution is as follows: in a specific example, in the process of controlling the transport platform to move toward the first transition platform, the transport platform can be at a first height relative to the first transition platform, and then vertically above the first transition platform, and the projection of the engaging groove in the vertical downward direction covers the engaging baffle, so that in the process of the transport platform vertically descending toward the first transition platform, the engaging baffle can be engaged in the engaging groove, specifically, the engaging baffle is engaged with the central part of the engaging groove, and then, in the process of controlling the transport platform to horizontally move out of the heat preservation chamber along the track of the engaging groove, the target lunch box on the transport platform is gradually transferred to the first transition platform due to the stop of the engaging baffle. Thus, the transfer of the target lunch box is successfully completed.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a pulley block is provided at the bottom of the machine body.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is: improving the transfer efficiency of the vending machines.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, it includes: a finished product placement table, which is arranged corresponding to the processing chamber where the corresponding processing component of the machine body is located; a transfer mechanism, which is arranged in the processing chamber and is used to transport the first target object located therein to the finished product placement table.

[0023] After adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved: (1) By adding a heat preservation chamber to the vending machine, after the vending machine heats the target meal box, if the user does not issue a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine within a short period of time, the transport component will automatically transport the target meal box to the heat preservation chamber, and perform a heat preservation action on the heat preservation component in the heat preservation chamber to maintain the temperature of the target meal box, thereby preventing the target meal box from being too low in temperature when the subsequent user takes the meal, thereby reducing the user experience; (2) By setting the first transmission structure on the storage support device, it is convenient to keep the target lunch box in a relatively stable state during the process of transporting it back to the placement platform. In contrast, if the first transmission structure is not set on any storage position, the placement platform needs to shovel to the position below the target lunch box placed on the storage position and then take it out. In this process, it is easy to cause the target lunch box to tip over or damage the box structure of the target lunch box. Therefore, in combination with this technical solution, the efficiency of transporting the target lunch box is improved. Furthermore, by using the mutual cooperation of the first transmission structure and the second transmission structure, flexible transportation of the lunch box is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings to be used in the description of the embodiments. 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 work. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the coordination relationship between the grabbing claw assembly in the middle refrigeration chamber and the target lunch box; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a part of the structure from another perspective; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure inside the heat preservation chamber from another perspective; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the coordination relationship between the transport platform and the target lunch box; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the coordination relationship between the first transition platform and the target lunch box; Fig. 9 for Figure 2A schematic diagram of the local structure from another perspective; Fig.10 A schematic diagram of module connections of a control module assembly of a vending machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Description of reference numerals: 100, vending machine; 110, finished product placement table; 10, machine body; 11, refrigeration chamber; 12, processing space; 13, heat preservation chamber; 21, grabbing mechanism; 211, first direction slide rail; 212, second direction slide rail; 213, chuck; 214, driving mechanism; 2141, driving motor; 2142, eccentric block; 2143, connecting rod assembly; 215, first guide slide rail; 216, first connecting rod; 217, first slider; 218, first claw portion; 31, transport platform; 311, engaging groove; 32, first transition platform; 321, engaging baffle; 322, first transmission assembly; 323, transverse slide rail; 324, longitudinal slide rail; 33, storage support device; 331, stopper; 332, first transmission structure; 34, first slide rail assembly; 41, heating platform; 42, transfer mechanism; 421, transfer slide rail; 422, transfer member; 43, lifting mechanism; 200, Target Meal Box; 300, control module assembly; 310, display module; 320, audio module; 330, ordering control module; 340, pick-up control module; 350, pick-up scanning module; 360, replenishment scanning module; 370, monitoring module; 380, control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] See also Figure 1 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic vending machine 100 provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2-Figure 9 The vending machine 100, for example, includes a body 10, in which a heat preservation chamber 13, a refrigeration chamber 11, a processing component and a transportation component are provided; the heat preservation chamber 13 is provided with a heat preservation component for performing a heat preservation action on a first target object placed therein; the refrigeration chamber 11 is used to store a plurality of second target objects; the processing component is used to perform a processing action on at least one of the plurality of second target objects to obtain a first target object; the transportation component is used to transport the first target object in a processing space 12 of the processing component to the heat preservation chamber 13; wherein the processing action includes a heating action.

[0028] For example, the second target object can be understood as an unprocessed lunch box, while the first target lunch box 200 is a processed lunch box. In short, both the first target object and the second target object can be understood as the target lunch box 200.

[0029] Furthermore, by adding a heat preservation chamber 13 in the vending machine 100, after the vending machine 100 completes heating of the target lunch box 200, if the user does not issue a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine 100 within a short period of time, the transport component will automatically transport the target lunch box 200 to the heat preservation chamber 13, and perform a heat preservation action on the heat preservation component in the heat preservation chamber 13 to maintain the temperature of the target lunch box 200, thereby preventing the target lunch box 200 from being too low in temperature when the subsequent user takes the meal, thereby reducing the user experience.

[0030] In a specific example, combined with the use of the vending machine 100 in a shopping mall, since it takes a certain amount of time to heat the meal box, during or after the heating period, the consumer does not need to send a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine 100, and the transport component automatically stores the meal in the insulation chamber 13, so that when the consumer picks up the meal after shopping in the mall, the user experience is improved.

[0031] Preferably, the transport assembly includes, for example, a first transition platform 32, a storage support device 33, and a second transmission structure. The first transition platform 32 is disposed in the heat preservation chamber 13 and is used to place the first target object; the storage support device 33 is disposed opposite to the first transition platform 32 and is provided with a plurality of storage locations for storing the first target object, and any storage location is provided with a first transmission structure 332 for transmitting the first target object to the first transition platform 32; the second transmission structure cooperates with the first transition platform 32 and is used to transmit the first target object disposed on the first transition platform 32 to the corresponding storage location.

[0032] Specifically, by setting the first transmission structure 332 on the storage support device 33, it is convenient to keep the target lunch box 200 in a relatively stable state during the process of being transported back to the placement platform. In contrast, if the first transmission structure 332 is not set on any storage position, the placement platform needs to shovel to the position below the target lunch box 200 placed on the storage position and then take it out. In this process, it is easy to cause the target lunch box 200 to tip over or damage the box structure of the target lunch box 200. Therefore, in combination with this technical solution, the efficiency of transporting the target lunch box 200 is improved. Furthermore, the first transmission structure 332 and the second transmission structure cooperate with each other to achieve flexible transportation of the lunch box.

[0033] Preferably, the transmission direction of the second transmission structure to the first target object is defined as the second transmission direction; a stopper 331 is provided at a position of the storage support device 33 corresponding to any storage position; the stopper 331 is provided at one end of the first transmission structure 332 away from the first transition platform 32; wherein the stopper 331 is used to limit the first target object provided at the corresponding storage position from moving in a direction opposite to the second transmission direction.

[0034] Specifically, in the process of removing the lunch box from the storage position, since the first transmission structure 332 is in the acceleration stage during the startup process, it is easy to cause a displacement difference between the lunch box and the first transmission structure 332. If there is soup or the like in the lunch box, it is easy to further aggravate the instability of the lunch box during transportation. Therefore, by providing a stopper 331 on the first transmission structure 332, the backward movement of the lunch box relative to the first transmission structure 332 is effectively avoided, thereby further ensuring the stability and reliability of the transfer target lunch box 200.

[0035] Preferably, the heat preservation component is electrically connected to the sterilization element, the first electric heating element and the temperature detection element by the control module; the temperature detection element is used to detect the actual temperature in the heat preservation chamber 13; the control module is used to control the heating power of the first electric heating element according to the temperature difference between the actual temperature and the preset heat preservation temperature stored therein. On the basis of ensuring the heating effect by setting the first electric heating element, the setting of the sterilization element is used to ensure the environmental hygiene of the target lunch box 200 during storage, thereby improving the user experience.

[0036] Preferably, the second transmission structure includes a first transmission component 322 and a second transmission component; the first transmission component 322 is arranged on the placement plane of the first transition platform 32 for placing the first target object, and is used to transport the first target object to the corresponding storage position; the second transmission component is connected to the inner wall of the heat preservation chamber 13, and is movably connected to the first transition platform 32, so as to transport the first transition platform 32 to the position where the storage support device 33 is provided with the corresponding storage position. For example, the storage support device 33 is provided with a plurality of storage positions, when the second transmission component drives the first transition platform 32 to move, the first transition platform 32 moves to the first relative position formed with the storage support device 33, and then the target lunch box arranged on the first transition platform 32 is transported to the storage position corresponding to the first relative position of the storage support device 33 by the first transmission component 322; correspondingly, the second transmission component can also drive the first transition platform 32 to move to the second relative position formed with the storage support device 33, and similarly, the target lunch box arranged on the first transition platform 32 is transported to the storage position corresponding to the second relative position of the storage support device 33 by the first transmission component 322. The storage position corresponding to the first relative position and the storage position corresponding to the second relative position form a spacing along at least the same direction, that is, the storage positions corresponding to the two are arranged at intervals. Specifically, the handling efficiency of the target lunch boxes 200 placed in different storage positions is further improved.

[0037] Preferably, the second transmission component includes a transverse slide rail 323 and a longitudinal slide rail 324; the transverse slide rail 323 extends in the transverse direction of the storage support device 33, and the longitudinal slide rail 324 extends in the height direction of the storage support device 33; the first transmission component 322 includes a third slide rail extending in the depth direction of the storage support device 33; wherein the transverse direction, height direction and depth direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0038] Preferably, the transport assembly further comprises a first slide assembly 34 and a transport platform 31; the first slide assembly 34 is arranged at the position of the machine body 10 corresponding to the processing assembly; the transport platform 31 is movably connected to the first slide assembly 34, and is brought into or away from the heat preservation chamber 13 by the first slide assembly 34; the first transition platform 32 is provided with a first engaging member at one end close to the transport platform 31, and the transport platform 31 is provided with an engaging groove 311 matched with the first engaging member; wherein, when the matching state formed by the first engaging member and the engaging groove 311 between the first transition platform 32 and the transport platform 31 is changed to a separation state, the position of the first target object is transferred from the transport platform 31 to the first transition platform 32. The effect of transferring the target lunch box 200 from the processing chamber to the heat preservation chamber 13 is flexibly achieved.

[0039] Preferably, the locking groove 311 is formed at one end of the transport platform 31 close to the first transition platform 32; the first locking member includes a locking baffle 321, which extends from the placement plane toward a direction away from the first transition platform 32; wherein the transport platform 31 is provided with a target area for placing the first target object, and the target area overlaps with the edge portion of the locking groove 311 located close to the transport platform 31 to expose the central portion located close to the transport platform 31.

[0040] In a specific example, in the process of controlling the transport platform 31 to move toward the first transition platform 32, the transport platform 31 can be at a first height relative to the first transition platform 32, and then vertically above the first transition platform 32, and the projection of the engaging groove 311 in the vertical downward direction covers the engaging baffle 321, so that the engaging baffle 321 can be engaged in the engaging groove 311 during the process of the transport platform 31 vertically descending toward the first transition platform 32, specifically, the engaging baffle 321 is engaged with the central part of the engaging groove 311, and then, in the process of controlling the transport platform 31 to horizontally move out of the heat preservation chamber 13 along the track of the engaging groove 311, the target lunch box 200 arranged on the transport platform 31 is gradually transferred to the first transition platform 32 due to the stop of the engaging baffle 321. Thus, the transfer of the target lunch box 200 is successfully completed.

[0041] Preferably, a pulley block is provided at the bottom of the machine body 10, so as to improve the transfer efficiency of the vending machine 100.

[0042] Furthermore, the transport component, for example, also includes a grabbing mechanism 21 disposed in the refrigerated chamber 11, for performing a grabbing action on at least one target lunch box 200 therein, and placing the target lunch box 200 on the transport platform 31, so that the transport platform 31 can be transported to the corresponding position of the processing chamber through the first slide rail assembly 34.

[0043] Specifically, in a specific example, a first direction slide rail 211 is provided on the top surface of the refrigeration chamber 11, and the grabbing mechanism 21 includes a second direction slide rail 212 and a grabbing claw assembly, the second direction slide rail 212 is slidably connected to the first direction slide rail 211 to achieve lateral movement, and the grabbing claw assembly is slidably connected to the second direction slide rail 212 to achieve longitudinal movement.

[0044] Furthermore, the grabbing claw clamping assembly includes a telescopic assembly, a chuck 213 and a claw structure. One end of the telescopic assembly is connected to the side of the second direction slide rail 212 away from the first direction slide rail 211, and the other end is connected to the chuck 213, on which the claw structure is movably provided. Thus, through the extension or retraction of the telescopic assembly, the claw structure is moved toward or away from the lunch box storage bin in the refrigeration chamber 11; the chuck 213 is provided with a driving mechanism 214 for driving the claw structure to perform a grabbing action or a releasing action, and the claw structure is used to grab the target lunch box 200 placed in the lunch box storage bin. Specifically, matching the motion trajectory of the grabbing claw that can move horizontally and vertically, a plurality of lunch box placement slots are also arranged horizontally and vertically in the lunch box storage bin.

[0045] Furthermore, the driving mechanism 214 includes a driving motor 2141, an eccentric block 2142 and a connecting rod assembly 2143. The driving motor 2141 drives the eccentric block 2142 to rotate forward or reverse around its motor shaft. The eccentric block 2142 is provided with a first eccentric hole at one end deviating from the motor shaft, and a second eccentric hole at the other end; the first eccentric hole is rotatably matched with the first connecting rod 216 in the connecting rod assembly 2143, and the other end of the first connecting rod 216 is connected to the first guide rail 215 of the chuck 213 through the first slider 217, and the first connecting rod 216 is rotatably matched with the first slider 217; correspondingly, the second eccentric hole is rotatably matched with the second connecting rod in the connecting rod assembly 2143, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the second guide rail 215 of the chuck 213 through the second slider, and the second connecting rod is rotatably matched with the second slider. It should be noted that the rotation axes around which the above-mentioned rotations are respectively parallel to the axis where the motor shaft is located. In short, by driving the driving motor 2141, its rotational motion is converted into the translational movement of the first claw part 218 in the claw structure connected to the first slider 217, and correspondingly, the second claw part in the claw structure connected to the second slider also realizes translational movement.

[0046] Specifically, in combination with the above content, the first gripping part and the second gripping part are arranged relative to each other. When the gripping claw assembly performs the gripping action, the first slider 217 moves in the direction close to the drive motor 2141 on the first guide rail 215, so that the first gripping part also moves in the direction close to the drive motor 2141. At the same time, the second slider moves in the direction close to the drive motor 2141 on the second guide rail, so that the second gripping part also moves in the direction close to the drive motor 2141. Thus, the first gripping part 218 and the second gripping part are brought close to each other to snap onto the extended edge of the target lunch box 200, thereby achieving the effect of grabbing it from the lunch box storage bin. On the contrary, when the gripping claw assembly performs the release action, the first gripping part 218 and the second gripping part move in the direction away from each other on the first guide rail 215 and the second guide rail respectively matched therewith, thereby achieving the effect of releasing the target lunch box 200, for example, placing the target lunch box 200 on the transport platform 31.

[0047] Furthermore, the transport assembly also includes a transfer mechanism 42, a heating platform 41 and a lifting mechanism 43, the lifting mechanism 43 is connected to the body 10; the heating platform 41 is arranged at the installation position of the lifting mechanism 43; the transfer mechanism 42 includes a transfer slide rail 421 and a transfer member 422, the transfer slide rail 421 is arranged on the body 10 and extends to one side of the heating platform 41; the transfer member 422 is slidably connected to the transfer slide rail 421.

[0048] Among them, when the target lunch box 200 is placed on the heating platform 41, if the lifting mechanism 43 is in a lowered position relative to the transfer slide rail 421, the target lunch box 200 forms an avoidance position relative to the transfer piece 422; when the lifting mechanism 43 is in an ascending position relative to the transfer slide rail 421, so that the target lunch box 200 and the transfer piece 422 form a matching position, the transfer piece 422 moves on the transfer slide rail 421 to move the target lunch box 200 away from the heating platform 41.

[0049] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 43 cooperates with the heating platform 41 to achieve the lifting effect of the heating platform 41. Combined with the driving effect of the transfer member 422 on the target lunch box 200 arranged on the heating platform 41, when the lifting mechanism 43 drives the heating platform 41 to descend, the transfer member 422 can smoothly reciprocate on the transfer slide rail 421 without obstruction, and when the lifting mechanism 43 drives the heating platform 41 to rise, the transfer member 422 and the target lunch box 200 arranged on the heating platform 41 are blocked. When the transfer member 422 reciprocates on the transfer slide 421, it can drive the target lunch box 200 to move forward or backward on the heating platform 41, and then take it away from the heating platform 41, thereby effectively avoiding the limitation that the propulsion mechanism composed of the transfer slide 421 and the transfer member 422 can only push the target lunch box 200 forward to the lunch box placement table due to the fixed setting of the heating platform 41, but cannot transfer the target lunch box 200 to other areas, thereby further improving the effect of the vending machine 100 in effectively transferring the target lunch box 200.

[0050] Furthermore, when the target meal box 200 on the heating platform 41 is made to form a misaligned relationship with the transfer member 422, the transfer member 422 can be moved from one side of the heating platform 41 to the other side of the opposite arrangement, so that after the heating platform 41 is raised, the target meal box 200 and the transfer member 422 form a blocking relationship, that is, a matching relationship, and then the transfer member 422 is controlled to move in the opposite direction, so that the target meal box 200 can be moved to other areas, such as the transport platform 31 arranged behind the heating platform 41, so that the target meal box 200 can be transported to the heat preservation chamber 13 through the transport platform 31 and the first slide rail assembly 34. Of course, when the user issues a meal delivery instruction to the vending machine 100, the target meal box 200 arranged on the heating platform 41 and the transfer member 422 form a matching relationship, and then the transfer member 422 moves from the rear to the front, that is, in the direction where the finished product placement table 110 is located, so as to push the target meal box 200 onto the finished product placement table 110.

[0051] Preferably, the vending machine 100 includes, for example, a finished product placement table 110 and a transfer mechanism. The finished product placement table 110 is arranged corresponding to the processing chamber where the corresponding processing component of the machine body 10 is located; the transfer mechanism is arranged in the processing chamber to transport the first target object arranged therein to the finished product placement table 110.

[0052] See also Fig.10In a specific example, a control module assembly 300 is provided in the vending machine 100, and the control module assembly 300 is used to realize communication interaction with the signal transceiver device of the user, and the signal transceiver device is specifically a mobile phone and other devices. The control module assembly 300 specifically includes a display module 310, an audio module 320, a meal ordering control module 330, a meal pickup control module 340, a meal pickup scanning module 350, a replenishment scanning module 360, a monitoring module 370 and a control board 380. The control board 380 is provided with pins electrically connected to the display module 310, the audio module 320, the meal ordering control module 330, the meal pickup control module 340, the meal pickup scanning module 350, the replenishment scanning module 360 ​​and the monitoring module 370 respectively.

[0053] Furthermore, the display module 310 has a display screen for displaying meal box information for user selection; the audio module 320 is used to broadcast the price of the corresponding meal box, or to prompt the user to pick up the meal, etc.; the meal pickup scanning module 350 can be used to realize communication interaction with the mobile phone to ensure that the user can pick up the meal smoothly, such as scanning a QR code; the replenishment scanning module 360 ​​is used to obtain the target meal box 200 information in the refrigerated chamber 11. When the target meal box 200 required by the user's order is out of stock in the refrigerated chamber 11, the information is fed back to the control terminal.

[0054] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: include: A machine body, wherein a heat preservation chamber, a refrigeration chamber, a processing component and a transportation component are arranged in the machine body; The heat preservation chamber is provided with a heat preservation component to perform a heat preservation action on the first target object placed therein; the cold storage chamber is used to store a plurality of second target objects; The processing component is used to perform a processing action on at least one of the plurality of second target objects to obtain the first target object; The transport component is used to transport the first target object located in the processing space of the processing component to the heat preservation chamber; Wherein, the processing action includes a heating action.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport assembly comprises: A first transition platform, which is disposed in the heat preservation chamber and is used to place the first target object; A storage support device, the storage support device is arranged opposite to the first transition platform, and is provided with a plurality of storage locations for storing the first target object, and any of the storage locations is provided with a first transmission structure for transmitting the first target object to the first transition platform; A second transmission structure, wherein the second transmission structure cooperates with the first transition platform and is used to transmit the first target object disposed on the first transition platform to the corresponding storage location.

3. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission direction of the second transmission structure to the first target object is defined as a second transmission direction; the storage support device is provided with a stopper at a position corresponding to any of the storage positions; The stopper is arranged at an end of the first transmission structure away from the first transition platform; The stopper is used to limit the first target object located at the corresponding storage position from moving in a direction opposite to the second transmission direction.

4. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat preservation component is electrically controlled by a control module to connect a sterilizing element, a first electric heating element and a temperature detecting element; The temperature detection element is used to detect the actual temperature in the heat preservation chamber; The control module is used to control the heating power of the first electric heating element according to the temperature difference between the actual temperature and the preset insulation temperature stored therein.

5. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second transmission structure includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component; The first transport component is arranged on the first transition platform for placing the first target object on a placement plane, and is used to transport the first target object to the corresponding storage location; The second transmission component is connected to the inner wall of the heat preservation chamber and is movably connected to the first transition platform to transmit the first transition platform to a position where the storage support device is provided with a corresponding storage position.

6. The vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly includes a transverse slide rail and a longitudinal slide rail; The transverse slide rail extends in a transverse direction corresponding to the storage support device, and the longitudinal slide rail extends in a height direction corresponding to the storage support device; The first transmission assembly includes a third slide rail extending in a depth direction corresponding to the storage support device; Wherein, the lateral direction, the height direction and the depth direction are perpendicular to each other.

7. The vending machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The transport assembly also includes a first slide rail assembly and a transport platform; The first slide rail assembly is arranged at a position of the machine body corresponding to the processing assembly; the transport platform is movably connected to the first slide rail assembly and is brought into or out of the heat preservation chamber by the first slide rail assembly; A first engaging member is provided at one end of the first transition platform close to the transport platform, and the transport platform is provided with an engaging groove matched with the first engaging member; When the mating state between the first transition platform and the transport platform formed by the engagement between the first engaging member and the engaging groove is changed to a separation state, the position of the first target object is transferred from the transport platform to the first transition platform.

8. The vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The engaging groove is formed at one end of the transport platform close to the first transition platform; The first engaging member comprises an engaging baffle, and the engaging baffle extends from the placement plane toward a direction away from the first transition platform; The transport platform is provided with a target area for placing the first target object, and the target area overlaps with the edge portion of the engaging groove located close to the transport platform to expose the central portion located close to the transport platform.

9. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pulley block is arranged at the bottom of the machine body.

10. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: A finished product placement table, wherein the finished product placement table and the machine body are arranged corresponding to the processing chamber where the processing component is located; A transfer mechanism is disposed in the processing chamber and is used to transport the first target object disposed therein to the finished product placement table.

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