An intelligent vending machine

Abstract

The application relates to the vending machine technical field and discloses an intelligent automatic vending machine, which comprises a cabinet body, a goods shelf assembly is arranged in the cabinet body at equal intervals from top to bottom, and two groups of goods receiving grooves are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body; goods outlet channels are arranged at equal intervals on the goods shelf assembly, a goods guide shelf for placing beverage bottles is arranged at the middle of the upper end of the goods outlet channel, outer spiral springs and inner spiral springs are respectively arranged on the inner side and the outer side of the goods guide shelf; and a baffle assembly is further arranged at the front end of the goods guide shelf; when the vending machine is in operation, the outer spiral springs and the inner spiral springs respectively contact the beverage bottles from the upper rear side and the lower rear side of the beverage bottles and push the beverage bottles from the two positions. The design can keep the balance of the beverage bottles when the beverage bottles are pushed forward, prevents the beverage bottles from being stuck in the goods outlet channel after being tilted, greatly guarantees the smoothness of the beverage bottle delivery process, reduces the delivery failure caused by the beverage bottle being stuck, and improves the working efficiency and stability of the vending machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically to an intelligent automatic vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern retail sector, vending machines are becoming increasingly popular as an efficient and convenient retail terminal. However, traditional vending machines face numerous challenges in the product dispensing process, which urgently require improvement.

[0003] Traditional vending machines often have inefficient dispensing mechanisms, relying on a single location or simplistic method to push bottles and other items. For example, pushing a bottle from only one side or bottom can easily cause it to tip over due to uneven pressure. Once tipped over, the bottle can become stuck in the dispensing channel, leading to dispensing failure. This not only affects the customer's shopping experience and reduces the machine's efficiency but also increases maintenance costs for the retailer. Furthermore, if the machine shakes or operates unstably, items may fall prematurely, resulting in product loss or dispensing errors. Therefore, we have introduced an intelligent vending machine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent automatic vending machine, including a cabinet, wherein shelf components are distributed at equal intervals inside the cabinet, and two sets of receiving slots are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cabinet;

[0006] The shelf assembly has equally spaced outgoing channels, and the upper middle part of the outgoing channel is provided with a guide shelf for placing beverage bottles. The inner and outer sides of the guide shelf are respectively provided with an outer helical spring and an inner helical spring.

[0007] The front end of the guide rack is also equipped with a baffle assembly, which blocks the beverage bottle from the bottom at the front.

[0008] The servo motor fixed at the rear end of the shelf assembly uses a drive mechanism to simultaneously drive the outer and inner helical springs to rotate, so that the outer and inner helical springs push the beverage bottles out from the top and bottom of the beverage bottles along the guide shelf. At the same time, the drive mechanism also drives the baffle assembly to rotate, so that the baffle assembly no longer blocks the beverage bottle at the front.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom front surface of the cabinet is symmetrically provided with two sets of retrieval ports, which are connected to the bottom of the corresponding receiving slots, and a partition column is provided at the top between the two sets of receiving slots.

[0010] Preferably, the shelf assembly includes a base, side plates fixed to both sides of the upper end of the base, and a mounting bracket fixed to the rear of the upper end of the base;

[0011] The servo motor is fixed to the rear end of the mounting bracket;

[0012] There are partitions evenly spaced between the two sets of side panels, and the shipping channel is located on the side of the corresponding partition. The bottom of the partition is fixed to the upper end of the base.

[0013] Preferably, the guide rack includes a guide seat located in the middle of the outgoing channel, a rear end plate fixed to the rear end of the guide seat, a ramp plate fixed to the middle of the front end of the guide seat, and support plates provided on both sides of the front part of the guide seat.

[0014] The bottom of the rear end plate and the support plate are fixed to the upper end of the base, and the guide seat has a rectangular slot in the middle.

[0015] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a circular fixed disk driven by a servo motor, a bottom turntable driven by the circular fixed disk, and a bottom rotating shaft extending through and out of the bottom turntable;

[0016] The circular fixed plate is located behind the guide seat;

[0017] An upper rotating shaft is fixed in the middle of the circular fixed plate. The front end of the upper rotating shaft passes through the upper part of the rear end plate and is fixed with a first pulley. The rear part of the bottom rotating shaft passes through the bottom turntable and is fixed with a second pulley. A first belt connects the first pulley and the second pulley.

[0018] Preferably, the rear end of the bottom rotating shaft extends into the shaft hole at the bottom of the rear end plate.

[0019] Preferably, the output end of the servo motor is connected to a motor pulley, and the motor pulley is connected to a third pulley fixed at the rear of the upper shaft via a second belt.

[0020] Preferably, the guide seat is located inside the outer helical spring, the inner helical spring is located at the bottom of the guide seat, and the bottom rotating shaft is centered inside the inner helical spring;

[0021] The rear end of the inner helical spring is fixed to the front end of the bottom turntable, and the rear end of the outer helical spring is fixed to the outside of the circular fixed plate.

[0022] The top of the inner helical spring extends from a rectangular slot.

[0023] Preferably, the baffle assembly includes a horizontal shaft connecting two sets of support plates, a driven bevel gear fixed on the horizontal shaft, baffles fixed after passing through the support plates at both ends of the horizontal shaft, and a driving bevel gear fixed at the front end of the bottom rotating shaft.

[0024] The driving bevel gear meshes with the driven bevel gear, and the horizontal axis is set at a perpendicular angle to the bottom rotating axis.

[0025] Preferably, the upper rear end of the guide seat is provided with a limiting stop, which is located in front of the first pulley, and the bottom turntable is located in front of the middle of the limiting stop.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: During dispensing, the outer and inner helical springs contact the beverage bottle from the upper rear side and lower rear side respectively (i.e., the outer and inner helical springs have two contact points with the rear side of the beverage bottle, one above the other), and push the beverage bottle from these two positions. This design ensures the balance of the beverage bottle when pushing it forward, preventing the bottle from tipping over and getting stuck in the dispensing channel, greatly ensuring the smoothness of the beverage bottle dispensing process, reducing dispensing failures caused by beverage bottles getting stuck, and improving the working efficiency and stability of the vending machine.

[0027] The baffle assembly at the front of the guide rack precisely controls the timing of beverage bottle descent. Initially, the baffle is vertically upright, blocking the bottles from falling accidentally when the rack shakes. A full rotation of the outer and inner spiral springs pushes the bottle forward. Then, the next bottle moves to the front, and the baffle rotates again, its top upright again to prevent it from falling. This precise control mechanism optimizes the beverage bottle shipping process, ensuring orderly delivery every time. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the shelving component of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelving component of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the guide rack of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the guide rack of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the beverage bottle as it is placed according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle assembly of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide rack, inner helical spring, and outer helical spring of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide rack, inner helical spring, outer helical spring, and limiting stop of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the guide seat installation of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 14 For the present invention Figure 13 Enlarged structural diagram at point D;

[0042] Figure 15 For the present invention Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0043] Figure 16 This is a structural schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the guide seat, inner helical spring, and outer helical spring of the present invention.

[0044] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Display screen; 3. Slide rail; 4. Card reader chip; 5. Straw box; 6. Pick-up port; 7. Divider column; 8. Shelf assembly; 81. Base; 82. Side panel; 83. Servo motor; 831. Motor pulley; 832. Second belt; 833. Upper shaft; 834. First pulley; 835. First belt; 84. Mounting bracket; 85. Circular fixing plate; 86. Guide shelf; 861. Limit stop; 8 62. Rear end plate; 863. Guide seat; 864. Second pulley; 865. Rectangular slot; 866. Support plate; 867. Sloping plate; 87. External helical spring; 88. Partition plate; 89. Internal helical spring; 9. Built-in camera; 10. External camera; 11. Receiving slot; 12. Beverage bottle; 13. Bottom pivot; 131. Bottom turntable; 14. Baffle plate; 15. Driving bevel gear; 16. Horizontal shaft; 17. Driven bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

[0045] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] Example:

[0047] Please see Figure 1-16 The present invention provides a technical solution:

[0048] A smart vending machine includes a cabinet 1, the internal temperature of which can reach a refrigeration standard of 2-6℃.

[0049] The interior of cabinet 1 is equipped with shelving components 8 arranged at equal intervals, and the bottom of cabinet 1 is symmetrically provided with two sets of receiving slots 11.

[0050] Two sets of retrieval ports 6 are symmetrically arranged on the bottom front surface of the cabinet 1. The retrieval ports 6 are connected to the bottom of the corresponding receiving slots 11, and the top of the two sets of receiving slots 11 is also provided with a separating column 7 to prevent goods falling from different delivery channels from interfering with each other.

[0051] The upper part of both sides of the front of the cabinet 1 is also provided with a slide groove 3 for sliding the display screen 2. The slide groove 3 is also provided with an electric telescopic rod for driving the display screen 2 to move up and down. The electric telescopic rod is controlled by the PLC built into the display screen 2. The piston rod at the output end of the electric telescopic rod is connected to the display screen 2. By extending or retracting the piston rod, the display screen 2 can be raised or lowered in the slide groove 3, so that the height of the display screen 2 can be adjusted for use by customers.

[0052] Display screen 2 can be used to display images, names, prices, and other information of products for sale. Through high-definition and vivid displays, it attracts customers' attention and stimulates their desire to purchase. When customers purchase goods, display screen 2 provides clear operating steps and prompts to guide them through the selection and payment process, making it convenient for customers to use the vending machine. Customers can use display screen 2 to check detailed product information, such as ingredients, shelf life, and usage instructions, as well as the location of the vending machine, opening hours, customer service phone number, and other relevant information. Display screen 2 integrates a payment interface, supporting multiple payment methods such as cash, bank cards, QR code payments, and facial recognition payments, allowing customers to complete payment operations conveniently.

[0053] Display screen 2 also features facial recognition. When a customer initiates payment, they simply face the camera on display screen 2, and the system quickly and accurately identifies the customer using facial recognition technology, linking them to their pre-bound payment account to complete the payment. The entire process eliminates the need for cash, bank cards, or mobile phones, significantly reducing payment time and enhancing the convenience and smoothness of shopping.

[0054] The shelf components 8 inside the cabinet 1 are arranged in two rows on the left and right. The beverage bottles 12 on the corresponding shelf components 8 can be controlled to fall to the corresponding receiving slots 11 via the corresponding display screens 2.

[0055] After the beverage bottle 12 is pushed forward, it enters the corresponding dispensing port 6 through the corresponding receiving slot 11. Then, the beverage bottle 12 can be taken away from the dispensing port 6. The beverage bottle 12 is for milk drinks or other drinks, and can be purchased and picked up separately.

[0056] The front sides of the cabinet 1 are also equipped with card swiping chips 4 located below the slide 3. When the user brings the bank card or other payment card with the chip close to the card swiping chip 4, the card swiping chip 4 can quickly read the information in the card, including the card number, cardholder's name, expiration date, card balance, etc., thereby identifying the user's payment account and realizing card payment.

[0057] The front sides of the cabinet 1 are also equipped with straw boxes 5 located below the card reader chip 4. The straw boxes 5 are used to hold straws, and customers can take the straws themselves after purchasing a beverage.

[0058] An external camera 10 is installed on one side of the top of cabinet 1;

[0059] Customer behavior analysis: This involves observing customer behavior in front of vending machines, such as dwell time, the order in which they browse products, and whether they are accompanied. Analyzing this data allows businesses to understand customer shopping habits and preferences, providing a basis for optimizing product placement and adjusting marketing strategies. For example, if it's found that most customers browse other related products before purchasing a particular type of item, businesses can consider placing those products in more prominent or convenient locations to promote cross-selling.

[0060] Surrounding environment monitoring: Monitors the environment around the vending machine, such as whether there are people gathering or potential safety hazards. If any abnormalities are detected, such as people loitering nearby for an extended period, arguing, or fighting, the system can promptly alert staff to ensure the safe operation of the vending machine and the safety of customers.

[0061] A built-in camera 9 is installed on the top of the inner side of cabinet 1;

[0062] It can monitor the placement and remaining quantity of goods inside the vending machine in real time. Through image recognition technology, the system can automatically count the number of goods and promptly remind staff to replenish stock when the quantity of a certain item falls below a set value, ensuring the vending machine always has an ample supply. It can also detect the display status of goods, such as whether they are neatly arranged, whether they are fallen or damaged, so that staff can promptly tidy and maintain them.

[0063] Transaction monitoring: This feature clearly records the entire process of a customer's purchase, including product selection, payment, and pickup. This helps provide accurate video evidence in case of disputes, clarifying responsibilities and protecting the legal rights of both merchants and customers. For example, if a customer claims successful payment but hasn't received the goods, or if a merchant discovers discrepancies between inventory and sales records, they can review the built-in camera footage to determine the cause.

[0064] Loss and theft prevention monitoring: Prevents customers from obtaining goods through improper means, such as damaging vending machines or forcibly taking items. Once abnormal behavior is detected, the system can automatically trigger an alarm and send relevant information to staff to promptly stop illegal activities and reduce losses for the merchant.

[0065] The shelving assembly 8 has equally spaced outgoing channels. The shelving assembly 8 includes a base 81, side plates 82 fixed on both sides of the upper end of the base 81, and mounting bracket 84 fixed at the rear of the upper end of the base 81.

[0066] The servo motor 83 is fixed at the rear end of the mounting bracket 84; the servo motor 83 is controlled by a PLC.

[0067] Two sets of side plates 82 are evenly spaced with partitions 88, which form a delivery channel. The delivery channel is located on the side of the corresponding partition 88, and the bottom of the partition 88 is fixed to the upper end of the base 81.

[0068] A guide shelf 86 for placing beverage bottles 12 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the shipping channel;

[0069] The guide rack 86 includes a guide seat 863 located in the middle of the outgoing channel, a rear end plate 862 fixed to the rear end of the guide seat 863, a ramp plate 867 fixed to the middle of the front end of the guide seat 863, and support plates 866 provided on both sides of the front of the guide seat 863.

[0070] The ramp 867 on the guide seat 863 helps the beverage bottle 12 slide out smoothly.

[0071] The bottom of the rear end plate 862 and the support plate 866 are fixed to the upper end of the base 81, which can raise the guide seat 863 so that the guide seat 863 is a distance away from the upper end of the base 81, so that the outer helical spring 87 is located on the outside of the guide rack 86.

[0072] The guide rack 86 is equipped with an outer helical spring 87 and an inner helical spring 89 on its inner and outer sides, respectively;

[0073] The guide seat 863 is located inside the outer helical spring 87, and the rear end of the outer helical spring 87 is fixed to the outside of the circular fixed plate 85. This allows the servo motor 83 to drive the outer helical spring 87 to rotate through the circular fixed plate 85, so that the top of the outer helical spring 87 contacts the upper rear side of the beverage bottle 12, and under the continuous rotation of the outer helical spring 87, the outer helical spring 87 pushes the beverage bottle 12 forward from the top of the beverage bottle 12.

[0074] An inner helical spring 89 is located inside the bottom of a guide seat 863. A rectangular slot 865 is provided in the middle of the guide seat 863, and the top of the inner helical spring 89 extends out from the rectangular slot 865. This allows the top of the inner helical spring 89 to contact the rear bottom of the beverage bottle 12 when the inner helical spring 89 rotates, and under the continuous rotation of the inner helical spring 89, the inner helical spring 89 pushes the beverage bottle 12 forward from the bottom of the beverage bottle 12.

[0075] With the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 rotating simultaneously, the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 contact the beverage bottle 12 from the upper rear side and the lower rear side respectively (that is, the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 have two contact points with the rear side of the beverage bottle 12, one above the other), and push the beverage bottle 12 from the upper rear side and the lower rear side. This can prevent the beverage bottle 12 from tipping over and getting stuck when it is pushed forward. This structural design ensures that the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 can accurately push the beverage bottle 12.

[0076] The bottom rotating shaft 13 is centrally located inside the inner helical spring 89. The rear end of the inner helical spring 89 is fixed to the front end of the bottom turntable 131. The bottom rotating shaft 13, the inner helical spring 89, and the bottom turntable 131 are a whole and rotate synchronously.

[0077] The drive mechanism includes a circular fixed disk 85 driven by a servo motor 83, a bottom turntable 131 driven by the circular fixed disk 85, and a bottom rotating shaft 13 extending through and extending from the bottom turntable 131;

[0078] The circular fixed plate 85 is located behind the guide seat 863;

[0079] An upper rotating shaft 833 is fixed in the middle of a circular fixed plate 85. The front end of the upper rotating shaft 833 passes through the upper part of the rear end plate 862 and is fixed with a first pulley 834. The rear part of the bottom rotating shaft 13 passes through the bottom turntable 131 and is fixed with a second pulley 864. A first belt 835 is connected between the first pulley 834 and the second pulley 864.

[0080] The rear end of the bottom rotating shaft 13 extends into the shaft hole at the bottom of the rear end plate 862. A bearing is installed in the shaft hole, which is sleeved on the outer side of the rear end of the bottom rotating shaft 13. The bearing ensures smooth rotation of the bottom rotating shaft 13. Furthermore, since the driving bevel gear 15 and the driven bevel gear 17 at the front end of the bottom rotating shaft 13 mesh, the front and rear ends of the bottom rotating shaft 13 can be positioned to ensure that the bottom rotating shaft 13 is horizontal.

[0081] The output end of the servo motor 83 is connected to a motor pulley 831, and the motor pulley 831 is connected to a third pulley fixed at the rear of the upper rotating shaft 833 via a second belt 832.

[0082] The PLC controls the servo motor 83 to work. The motor pulley 831 drives the upper rotating shaft 833, the circular fixed disk 85 fixed on the upper rotating shaft 833, and the external helical spring 87 fixed at the front end of the circular fixed disk 85 to rotate through the second belt 832 and the third pulley fixed at the rear of the upper rotating shaft 833.

[0083] The upper rotating shaft 833 drives the bottom rotating shaft 13, the bottom turntable 131 on the bottom rotating shaft 13, and the inner helical spring 89 fixed on the bottom turntable 131 to rotate via the first pulley 834, the first belt 835, and the second pulley 864.

[0084] Since the upper rotating shaft 833 and the bottom rotating shaft 13 are driven by the first belt 835, the rotation direction of the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 is the same.

[0085] The outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 have the same pitch, so that after the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 rotate synchronously for one revolution, they can push the beverage bottle 12 forward by one stroke from the upper rear side and the lower rear side, respectively, so that the beverage bottle 12 at the front falls down the ramp plate 867 into the receiving slot 11 and the corresponding picking port 6.

[0086] The front end of the guide shelf 86 is also equipped with a baffle assembly, which blocks the beverage bottle 12 from the bottom at the front.

[0087] The baffle assembly includes a horizontal shaft 16 connecting two sets of support plates 866, a driven bevel gear 17 fixed on the horizontal shaft 16, baffles 14 fixed after passing through the support plates 866 at both ends of the horizontal shaft 16, and a driving bevel gear 15 fixed at the front end of the bottom rotating shaft 13; the driving bevel gear 15 meshes with the driven bevel gear 17, and the horizontal shaft 16 is set at a perpendicular angle to the bottom rotating shaft 13.

[0088] This structural design allows the bottom rotating shaft 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven bevel gear 17 through the active bevel gear 15, thereby causing the horizontal shaft 16 to rotate and the baffle 14 to rotate, thus blocking or releasing the beverage bottle 12.

[0089] Two sets of baffles 14 are located on the left and right sides in front of the beverage bottle 12 at the front. In the initial state, the top of the baffle 14 is vertically upward, so that the baffle 14 is exactly in front of the beverage bottle 12 to prevent the beverage bottle 12 at the front from falling off the ramp 867 when the cabinet 1 shakes.

[0090] When the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 rotate simultaneously and push the beverage bottle 12 forward, the bottom rotating shaft 13 will drive the horizontal shaft 16 and the baffles 14 fixed at both ends of the horizontal shaft 16 to rotate through the driving bevel gear 15 and the driven bevel gear 17.

[0091] The baffle 14, which is vertical at the top, rotates forward in the delivery channel to make way for the beverage bottle 12 at the front to move forward, so that the beverage bottle 12 at the front can move forward smoothly until the beverage bottle 12 at the front falls into the receiving slot 11 and the corresponding picking port 6 via the ramp 867.

[0092] Then, the next beverage bottle 12 moves forward to the front. At this time, after the baffle 14 rotates one full turn, the top of the baffle 14 is in a vertical position again. This allows the baffle 14 to block the frontmost beverage bottle 12 from the bottom of the beverage bottle 12 again, preventing it from falling.

[0093] The servo motor 83 fixed at the rear end of the shelf assembly 8 uses a drive mechanism to drive the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 to rotate, so that the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 push the beverage bottle 12 out from the upper and lower parts of the beverage bottle 12 along the guide shelf 86. At the same time, the drive mechanism also drives the baffle assembly to rotate, so that the baffle assembly no longer blocks the beverage bottle 12 at the front.

[0094] A limiting stop 861 is provided at the upper rear end of the guide seat 863. The limiting stop 861 is located in front of the first pulley 834. The limiting stop 861 is used to block the first pulley 834, the first belt 835 and the circular fixing plate 85. When the first beverage bottle 12 is placed on the guide seat 863, it can prevent the beverage bottle 12 from contacting the first pulley 834, the first belt 835 and the circular fixing plate 85.

[0095] The rear end of the rectangular slot 865 extends beyond the limit stop 861, so that the first belt 835 passes behind the limit stop 861 and through the inner rear end of the rectangular slot 865.

[0096] The bottom turntable 131 is located in front of the middle of the limit stop 861. This way, when the bottom turntable 131 drives the inner helical spring 89 to rotate, the top of the rear end of the inner helical spring 89 will not contact the bottom of the limit stop 861, thus avoiding the limit stop 861 from hindering the rotation of the inner helical spring 89.

[0097] Specifically, when in use, when shipment is required, the servo motor 83 fixed at the rear end of the shelf assembly 8 starts, and drives the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 to rotate simultaneously through the drive mechanism;

[0098] The output end of the servo motor 83 is connected to a motor pulley 831. The motor pulley 831 is connected to a third pulley fixed at the rear of the upper rotating shaft 833 via a second belt 832, thereby driving the upper rotating shaft 833 to rotate. The front end of the upper rotating shaft 833 passes through the upper part of the rear end plate 862 and is fixed with a first pulley 834. At the same time, the rear end of the bottom rotating shaft 13 passes through the bottom turntable 131 and is fixed with a second pulley 864. A first belt 835 connects the first pulley 834 and the second pulley 864, so that the rotation of the upper rotating shaft 833 can drive the rotation of the bottom rotating shaft 13 via belt drive.

[0099] The rear end of the outer helical spring 87 is fixed to the outside of the circular fixed disk 85, and the rear end of the inner helical spring 89 is fixed to the front end of the bottom turntable 131. When the bottom rotating shaft 13 and the upper rotating shaft 833 rotate, they respectively drive the bottom turntable 131 and the circular fixed disk 85 to rotate, thereby causing the outer helical spring 87 and the inner helical spring 89 to rotate.

[0100] An outer helical spring 87 from the top of the beverage bottle 12 and an inner helical spring 89 from the bottom of the beverage bottle 12 push the beverage bottle 12 out along the guide shelf 86. At the same time, the bottom rotating shaft 13 rotates, driving the driving bevel gear 15 to rotate, which in turn causes the baffle 14 to rotate through the driven bevel gear 17, so that the beverage bottle 12 at the front no longer blocks it, ensuring that the beverage bottle 12 can be smoothly pushed out of the delivery channel.

[0101] The next beverage bottle 12 moves forward to the front. At this time, after the baffle 14 rotates one full turn, the top of the baffle 14 is in a vertical position again. This allows the baffle 14 to block the frontmost beverage bottle 12 from the bottom of the beverage bottle 12 again, preventing it from falling.

[0102] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent automatic vending machine, comprising a cabinet (1), characterized in that: The cabinet (1) has shelving components (8) distributed at equal intervals on the inside and on the bottom. Two sets of receiving slots (11) are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the cabinet (1). The shelf assembly (8) has equally spaced delivery channels. The upper middle part of the delivery channel is provided with a guide shelf (86) for placing beverage bottles (12). The inner and outer sides of the guide shelf (86) are respectively provided with an outer helical spring (87) and an inner helical spring (89). The front end of the guide rack (86) is also provided with a baffle assembly, which uses the baffle assembly to block the beverage bottle (12) at the front. The servo motor (83) fixed at the rear end of the shelf assembly (8) uses a drive mechanism to drive the outer helical spring (87) and the inner helical spring (89) to rotate, so that the outer helical spring (87) and the inner helical spring (89) push the beverage bottle (12) out along the guide shelf (86) from the upper and lower parts of the beverage bottle (12). At the same time, the drive mechanism also drives the baffle assembly to rotate, so that the baffle assembly no longer blocks the beverage bottle (12) at the front. The shelving assembly (8) includes a base (81), side plates (82) fixed on both sides of the upper end of the base (81), and a mounting bracket (84) fixed at the rear of the upper end of the base (81). The servo motor (83) is fixed to the rear end of the mounting bracket (84); Two sets of side panels (82) are evenly spaced with partitions (88), and the shipping channel is located on the side of the corresponding partition (88). The bottom of the partition (88) is fixed to the upper end of the base (81). The guide rack (86) includes a guide seat (863) located in the middle of the outgoing channel, a rear end plate (862) fixed to the rear end of the guide seat (863), a ramp plate (867) fixed to the middle of the front end of the guide seat (863), and support plates (866) provided on both sides of the front of the guide seat (863). The bottom of the rear end plate (862) and the support plate (866) are fixed to the upper end of the base (81), and the guide seat (863) has a rectangular slot (865) in the middle. The drive mechanism includes a circular fixed disk (85) driven by a servo motor (83), a bottom turntable (131) driven by the circular fixed disk (85), and a bottom rotating shaft (13) extending through and extending from the bottom turntable (131). The circular fixed plate (85) is located behind the guide seat (863); The upper rotating shaft (833) is fixed in the middle of the circular fixed plate (85). The front end of the upper rotating shaft (833) passes through the upper part of the rear end plate (862) and is fixed with a first pulley (834). The rear part of the bottom rotating shaft (13) passes through the bottom turntable (131) and is fixed with a second pulley (864). A first belt (835) is connected between the first pulley (834) and the second pulley (864). The guide seat (863) is located inside the outer helical spring (87), the inner helical spring (89) is located at the bottom of the guide seat (863), and the bottom pivot (13) is located in the center inside the inner helical spring (89); The rear end of the inner helical spring (89) is fixed to the front end of the bottom turntable (131), and the rear end of the outer helical spring (87) is fixed to the outside of the circular fixed plate (85). The top of the inner helical spring (89) extends from the rectangular slot (865); The top of the outer helical spring (87) contacts the upper rear side of the beverage bottle (12), and the top of the inner helical spring (89) contacts the bottom rear side of the beverage bottle (12).

2. The intelligent automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom front surface of the cabinet (1) is symmetrically provided with two sets of picking ports (6), the picking ports (6) are connected to the bottom of the corresponding receiving slots (11), and the top of the two sets of receiving slots (11) is also provided with a dividing column (7).

3. The intelligent automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the bottom pivot (13) extends into the shaft hole at the bottom of the rear end plate (862).

4. The intelligent automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the servo motor (83) is connected to a motor pulley (831), and the motor pulley (831) is connected to a third pulley fixed at the rear of the upper shaft (833) via a second belt (832).

5. The intelligent automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle assembly includes a horizontal shaft (16) connecting two sets of support plates (866), a driven bevel gear (17) fixed on the horizontal shaft (16), baffles (14) fixed after passing through the support plates (866) at both ends of the horizontal shaft (16), and a driving bevel gear (15) fixed at the front end of the bottom rotating shaft (13). The driving bevel gear (15) meshes with the driven bevel gear (17), and the horizontal shaft (16) is set at a perpendicular angle to the bottom rotating shaft (13).

6. The intelligent automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide seat (863) is provided with a limiting stop (861) at the upper rear end. The limiting stop (861) is located in front of the first pulley (834), and the bottom turntable (131) is located in front of the middle of the limiting stop (861).

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