Vending machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vending machine disinfection, in particular to an automatic vending machine which comprises a shell assembly, a vending machine body and a rotating door arranged on the outer wall of the vending machine body. The disinfection assembly comprises a hollow pipe arranged in the vending machine, a fixing block arranged on the outer wall of the hollow pipe, a slotting barrel arranged in the hollow pipe, a rotating column arranged at the end of the slotting barrel, a spring arranged on the outer wall of the rotating column, a first cross plate and a second cross plate, and the first cross plate and the second cross plate are arranged on the outer wall of the rotating column. When a customer purchases commodities and opens a revolving door, an ultraviolet lamp panel is transferred to avoid irradiation injury to a human body, meanwhile, ventilation is conducted to discharge air (with pathogens and bacteria) newly entering the vending machine, the interior of the vending machine is in a sterile environment as much as possible, the ventilation effect of the vending machine is improved, and the service life of the vending machine is prolonged. Pathogens in the air are prevented from being attached to outer packages of commodities, and the disinfection function in the vending machine is added.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Vending machines are automated devices that allow consumers to purchase goods through self-service, without human intervention. They integrate mechanical structures, electronic payment, and sensor technologies to provide convenient 24-hour sales services. They are widely distributed in public places such as subway stations, office buildings, schools, and hospitals.

[0003] When vending machines are used in hospitals, the air in the hospital is filled with a large number of viruses and bacteria, and the inside of the vending machine is not a sterile environment. Especially in poorly ventilated conditions, pathogens in the air may attach to the outer packaging of the goods. In addition, there is no disinfection function inside the vending machine. Patients or their family members may touch the packaging after purchase, and then touch their mouths, noses, wounds or medical equipment, which may cause infection.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention designs a vending machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine.

[0007] As an automatic vending machine of the present invention, it includes:

[0008] A housing assembly comprising a vending machine and a revolving door disposed on an outer wall of the vending machine; and

[0009] A disinfection assembly, comprising a hollow tube disposed inside the vending machine, a fixed block disposed on the outer wall of the hollow tube, a slotted barrel disposed inside the hollow tube, a rotating column disposed at an end of the slotted barrel, a spring disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column, a first cross plate and a second cross plate disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column, a turntable disposed at the end of the rotating column, and an ultraviolet lamp panel disposed on the outer wall of the turntable; and,

[0010] The ventilation assembly includes a lever arranged on the outer wall of the turntable, a ventilation pipe arranged at the bottom of the turntable, a ventilation fan arranged inside the ventilation pipe and a disc arranged at the bottom of the ventilation pipe, wherein

[0011] A first sliding groove is provided on the outer wall of the slotted barrel, and the fixed block slides in the first sliding groove. A second sliding groove is provided on the inner wall of the slotted barrel, and the second cross plate slides in the second sliding groove.

[0012] As a preferred solution of an automatic vending machine of the present invention, a first partition is provided inside the vending machine, a connecting rod mechanism is provided on the outer wall of the first partition, a first transmission rod is provided at the end of the connecting rod mechanism, and a first transmission mechanism is provided at the end of the first transmission rod.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, a second partition is provided inside the vending machine, and a slide is provided on the outer wall of the second partition.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, a fixing plate is provided on the outer wall of the hollow tube, a second transmission mechanism is provided inside the hollow tube, and a second transmission rod is provided at the end of the second transmission mechanism.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, the outer wall of the second partition is provided with a glass plate, and the glass plate and the ultraviolet lamp plate are parallel to each other.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, a hole is opened inside the second partition, and the disc and the hole are parallel to each other.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, the outer wall of the second partition is provided with a fixing groove, and the disc is arranged in the fixing groove.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, the outer wall of the disc is provided with a driving rod, the interior of the driving rod is provided with a rotating shaft, and the outer wall of the rotating shaft is provided with a torsion spring.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the vending machine of the present invention, a pulley is provided at the end of the shifting rod, the pulley is provided on the outer wall of the driving rod, and the pulley is provided in the slideway of the second partition.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the automatic vending machine of the present invention, the outer wall of the ventilation pipe is provided with multiple groups of ventilation holes, and the ventilation pipe is arranged in the hole of the second partition.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the automatic vending machine of the present invention are as follows: when a customer opens the revolving door to purchase goods, the ultraviolet lamp panel is moved to avoid radiation damage to the human body, and at the same time, ventilation is performed to discharge the air (containing pathogens and bacteria) that has just entered the vending machine, so that the interior of the vending machine is in a sterile environment as much as possible, the ventilation effect is increased, pathogens in the air are prevented from adhering to the outer packaging of the goods, and the disinfection function inside the vending machine is enhanced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic vending machine of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an automatic vending machine of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a disinfection component of a vending machine according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a disinfection component of a vending machine of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a disinfection component of a vending machine of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a disinfection component of a vending machine according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a ventilation component of a vending machine of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 The figure is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the ventilation component of a vending machine according to the present invention.

[0031] The numbers in the figure represent: 100, shell assembly; 101, vending machine; 102, revolving door; 103, first partition; 104, connecting rod mechanism; 105, first transmission rod; 106, first transmission mechanism; 107, second partition; 200, disinfection assembly; 201, fixed plate; 202, hollow tube; 203, second transmission mechanism; 204, second transmission rod; 205, slotted barrel; 206, fixed block; 207, rotating column; 208, spring; 209, first cross plate; 210, second cross plate; 211, turntable; 212, ultraviolet lamp board; 213, glass plate; 300, ventilation assembly; 301, lever; 302, disc; 303, rotating shaft; 304, driving rod; 305, fixed groove; 306, ventilation pipe; 307, ventilation fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments.

[0035] Example 1, reference Figures 1 to 8 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides an automatic vending machine, including a housing assembly 100, including a vending machine 101 and a revolving door 102 provided on the outer wall of the vending machine 101, the revolving door 102 being rotatably mounted on the right side of the vending machine 101, the vending machine 101 having a multi-layer partition fixedly mounted therein for placing goods, and a reflective plate provided on the inner wall for reflecting ultraviolet rays; and

[0036] Furthermore, the disinfection assembly 200 includes a hollow tube 202 disposed inside the vending machine 101, a fixed block 206 disposed on the outer wall of the hollow tube 202, the fixed block 206 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the hollow tube 202, a slotted barrel 205 disposed inside the hollow tube 202, the slotted barrel 205 is slidably mounted inside the hollow tube 202, a rotating column 207 disposed at the end of the slotted barrel 205, the rotating column 207 slides inside the hollow tube 202, a spring 208 disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column 207, the top of the spring 208 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slotted barrel 205 and the bottom of the spring 208 is fixedly connected to the rotating column 207, and a first spring 208 disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column 207 The cross plate 209 and the second cross plate 210, the first cross plate 209 and the second cross plate 210 are all fixedly connected to the rotating column 207, and the first cross plate 209 and the second cross plate 210 are connected to each other, the first cross plate 209 is at the lower part of the second cross plate 210, the rotating column 207 slides inside the slotted barrel 205 through the second cross plate 210, the turntable 211 is arranged at the end of the rotating column 207 and the ultraviolet lamp board 212 is arranged on the outer wall of the turntable 211; the bottom end of the rotating column 207 is fixedly connected to the turntable 211, and the bottom end of the turntable 211 is fixedly connected to the ultraviolet lamp board 212, and an ultraviolet lamp is fixedly installed at the bottom of the ultraviolet lamp board 212 for disinfection.

[0037] Furthermore, the ventilation assembly 300 includes a lever 301 arranged on the outer wall of the turntable 211, the middle part of the turntable 211 is fixedly connected to the lever 301, a ventilation pipe 306 arranged at the bottom of the turntable 211, the ventilation pipe 306 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the turntable 211, a ventilation fan 307 is arranged inside the ventilation pipe 306, and a disc 302 is arranged at the bottom of the ventilation pipe 306, the ventilation fan 307 is fixedly installed inside the ventilation pipe 306, and the disc 302 serves to limit the ventilation pipe 306.

[0038] Furthermore, a first chute is provided on the outer wall of the slotted barrel 205, and the fixed block 206 slides in the first chute. When the slotted barrel 205 moves up and down, the sliding of the fixed block 206 in the first chute will drive the slotted barrel 205 to rotate. A second chute is provided on the inner wall of the slotted barrel 205, and the second cross plate 210 slides in the second chute. The slotted barrel 205 moves up and down first on the second cross plate 210. When it slides to the bottom of the second cross plate 210, the specification of the second chute is smaller than that of the first cross plate 209, which will drive the rotating column 207 connected to the first cross plate 209 to move up and down.

[0039] During use, when the revolving door 102 is opened, the revolving door 102 drives the internal transmission mechanism of the vending machine 101 to drive the slotted barrel 205 in the hollow tube 202 to slide downward. Due to the sliding action of the fixed block 206 in the first slide groove, the slotted barrel 205 rotates. The slotted barrel 205 first slides on the second cross plate 210, and then drives the rotating column 207 to rotate. At this time, the rotating column 207 drives the ultraviolet lamp board 212 under the turntable 211 to rotate, and at the same time drives the disk 302 through the lever 301, so that the disk 30 2. The ventilation pipe 306 loses its restraining function. As the slotted barrel 205 continues to slide downward, the slotted barrel 205 is restrained by the first cross plate 209, which pushes the rotating column 207 to slide downward. At this time, the rotating column 207 slides downward during its rotation, thereby driving the UV lamp panel 212 and the ventilation pipe 306 to move downward and rotate. The ventilation pipe 306 now extends into the top of the vending machine 101. The operation of the ventilation fan 307 then sucks air into the vending machine 101 and discharges the air from the top of the vending machine 101 through the ventilation pipe 306.

[0040] In summary, when the revolving door 102 of the vending machine 101 is opened, the slotted barrel 205 rotates and slides on the two cross plates respectively, so that the rotating column 207 rotates first and then rotates and slides down, thereby driving the rotation of the ultraviolet lamp panel 212 and the rotation of the lever 301 respectively. The lever 301 moves the disc 302 to leak out of the hole below. When the rotating column 207 slides down, it drives the ventilation pipe 306 to enter the vending machine 101 for ventilation. When a customer purchases goods and opens the revolving door 102, the ultraviolet lamp panel 212 is moved to avoid radiation damage to the human body. At the same time, ventilation is performed to discharge the air (containing pathogens and bacteria) newly entering the vending machine 101, so that the interior of the vending machine 101 is kept in a sterile environment as much as possible, thereby improving its ventilation effect, preventing pathogens in the air from adhering to the outer packaging of the goods, and enhancing the disinfection function inside the vending machine 101.

[0041] Example 2, reference Figures 2 to 6 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. Different from the previous embodiment, this embodiment solves the problem of how to rotate the ultraviolet lamp. It includes a first partition 103 provided inside the vending machine 101, and a connecting rod mechanism 104 provided on the outer wall of the first partition 103. The connecting rod mechanism 104 is a combination device of a connecting rod and a bearing. When the revolving door 102 is opened, the connecting rod mechanism 104 is stretched. A first transmission rod 105 is provided at the end of the connecting rod mechanism 104. The first transmission rod 105 is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting rod mechanism 104. The first transmission rod 105 is driven to move outward by the stretching of the connecting rod mechanism 104. A first transmission mechanism 106 is provided at the end of the first transmission rod 105. The first transmission mechanism 106 is a gear rack structure. The end of the first transmission rod 105 is fixedly connected to the rack. The movement of the first transmission rod 105 drives the rotation of the gear.

[0042] Furthermore, a second partition 107 is provided inside the vending machine 101 . The second partition 107 is fixedly installed inside the vending machine 101 . A slide is provided on the outer wall of the second partition 107 . The second partition 107 is an opaque partition.

[0043] Furthermore, a fixed plate 201 is provided on the outer wall of the hollow tube 202, and the hollow tube 202 is fixedly installed inside the vending machine 101 through the fixed plate 201. A second transmission mechanism 203 is provided inside the hollow tube 202, and the second transmission mechanism 203 is a gear rack structure. A second transmission rod 204 is provided at the end of the second transmission mechanism 203, and the two ends of the second transmission rod 204 are respectively fixedly connected to the gears of the first transmission mechanism 106 and the second transmission mechanism 203. The two gears of the first transmission mechanism 106 and the second transmission mechanism 203 are rotated synchronously by the second transmission rod 204. The gear of the second transmission mechanism 203 is meshed to move the rack downward, and the slotted barrel 205 has no connection with the rack. When the rack moves downward, it squeezes the slotted barrel 205 and drives the slotted barrel 205 to slide downward. When the rack moves upward, the slotted barrel 205 is acted upon by the spring 208 and slides upward.

[0044] Furthermore, a glass plate 213 is provided on the outer wall of the second partition 107. The glass plate 213 is parallel to the ultraviolet lamp board 212. The glass plate 213 can radiate the ultraviolet rays irradiated by the ultraviolet lamp board 212 to the interior of the vending machine 101. When the ultraviolet lamp board 212 rotates out of the position of the glass plate 213, it no longer irradiates the interior of the vending machine 101.

[0045] During use, when the revolving door 102 is opened, the connecting rod mechanism 104 is stretched, and the movement of the connecting rod mechanism 104 drives the first transmission rod 105 to move outward. The movement of the first transmission rod 105 drives the first transmission mechanism 106 to operate, and then the second transmission mechanism 203 is driven to operate by the second transmission rod 204. The movement of the second transmission mechanism 203 drives the slotted barrel 205 to slide downward, so that the ultraviolet lamp panel 212 is away from the glass panel 213.

[0046] In summary, when the revolving door 102 is opened, its rotation process will drive the connecting rod mechanism 104 to produce a stretching action through the mechanical connection. As the connecting rod mechanism 104 linearly extends, this mechanical force will be transmitted to the transmission mechanism connected to it, driving its internal gear rack components to operate cooperatively. Under the action of the transmission mechanism, the slotted barrel 205 originally in a specific position slides along a preset trajectory, and the ultraviolet lamp board 212 associated with the slotted barrel 205 also moves accordingly, gradually moving away from the glass plate 213. This linkage mechanism ensures that the ultraviolet lamp board 212 is out of the irradiation range of the human body when the revolving door 102 is opened, cutting off the ultraviolet radiation path from the mechanical structure level, and effectively preventing ultraviolet rays from causing burns or chronic damage to human skin, eyes and other parts.

[0047] Example 3, reference Figures 6 to 8.This is the third embodiment of the present invention. Different from the previous embodiment, this embodiment solves the problem of how to ventilate the vending machine 101. It includes a second partition 107 with a hole opened inside, a disc 302 parallel to the hole, and a sliding connection between the disc 302 and the second partition 107. The disc 302 is used to close the hole on the second partition 107 to prevent the air and cold air inside the vending machine 101 from flowing out.

[0048] Furthermore, a fixing groove 305 is provided on the outer wall of the second partition 107 , and the fixing groove 305 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the second partition 107 . The disc 302 is provided in the fixing groove 305 , and one side of the disc 302 is embedded in the fixing groove 305 , thereby fixing the disc 302 .

[0049] Furthermore, a driving rod 304 is provided on the outer wall of the disc 302, and the end of the driving rod 304 is fixedly connected to the disc 302. A rotating shaft 303 is provided inside the driving rod 304. The rotating shaft 303 is rotatably mounted on the second partition 107 and is also installed inside the driving rod 304 to serve as a rotation point. A torsion spring is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 303, and the torsion spring allows the driving rod 304 to be reset after rotation.

[0050] Furthermore, a pulley is provided at the end of the lever 301, and the pulley is provided on the outer wall of the driving rod 304. The pulley of the lever 301 can slide on the outer wall of the driving rod 304, thereby driving the rotation of the driving rod 304. The pulley is provided in the slideway of the second partition 107. When the pulley of the lever 301 slides down the rotating column 207, the pulley can slide in the slideway of the second partition 107.

[0051] Furthermore, the outer wall of the ventilation pipe 306 is provided with multiple sets of ventilation holes, and the ventilation pipe 306 discharges the air sucked in by the ventilation fan 307 through the ventilation holes. The ventilation pipe 306 is arranged in the hole of the second partition 107, and the ventilation pipe 306 can slide in the hole of the second partition 107.

[0052] During use, the pulley drive rod 304 of the lever 301 rotates, causing the disc 302 to rotate, opening the hole of the second partition 107. When the rotating column 207 rotates and slides downward, the ventilation pipe 306 slides downward in the hole of the second partition 107. At this time, the ventilation pipe 306 discharges the air sucked in by the ventilation fan 307 through the ventilation hole.

[0053] In summary, by moving the disc 302 away by the lever 301 and then extending the ventilation pipe 306 into the interior of the vending machine 101 for ventilation, air circulation inside the vending machine 101 is ensured, and pathogens are prevented from adhering to the surface of the goods.

[0054] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: include, A housing assembly (100) includes a vending machine (101) and a revolving door (102) disposed on an outer wall of the vending machine (101); and A disinfection assembly (200) comprises a hollow tube (202) disposed inside the vending machine (101), a fixed block (206) disposed on the outer wall of the hollow tube (202), a slotted barrel (205) disposed inside the hollow tube (202), a rotating column (207) disposed at the end of the slotted barrel (205), a spring (208) disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column (207), a first cross plate (209) and a second cross plate (210) disposed on the outer wall of the rotating column (207), a turntable (211) disposed at the end of the rotating column (207), and an ultraviolet lamp panel (212) disposed on the outer wall of the turntable (211); and, The ventilation assembly (300) comprises a lever (301) arranged on the outer wall of the turntable (211), a ventilation pipe (306) arranged at the bottom of the turntable (211), a ventilation fan (307) arranged inside the ventilation pipe (306), and a disc (302) arranged at the bottom of the ventilation pipe (306), wherein The outer wall of the slotted barrel (205) is provided with a first sliding groove, the fixed block (206) slides in the first sliding groove, the inner wall of the slotted barrel (205) is provided with a second sliding groove, and the second cross plate (210) slides in the second sliding groove.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first partition (103) is provided inside the vending machine (101), a connecting rod mechanism (104) is provided on the outer wall of the first partition (103), a first transmission rod (105) is provided at the end of the connecting rod mechanism (104), and a first transmission mechanism (106) is provided at the end of the first transmission rod (105).

3. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second partition (107) is provided inside the vending machine (101), and a slide is provided on the outer wall of the second partition (107).

4. The automatic vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing plate (201) is provided on the outer wall of the hollow tube (202), a second transmission mechanism (203) is provided inside the hollow tube (202), and a second transmission rod (204) is provided at the end of the second transmission mechanism (203).

5. The automatic vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A glass plate (213) is provided on the outer wall of the second partition plate (107), and the glass plate (213) and the ultraviolet lamp plate (212) are parallel to each other.

6. The automatic vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A hole is provided inside the second partition (107), and the disc (302) and the hole are parallel to each other.

7. The automatic vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second partition plate (107) is provided with a fixing groove (305), and the disc (302) is arranged in the fixing groove (305).

8. The automatic vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A driving rod (304) is provided on the outer wall of the circular disc (302), a rotating shaft (303) is provided inside the driving rod (304), and a torsion spring is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (303).

9. The automatic vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pulley is provided at the end of the shifting rod (301), the pulley being provided on the outer wall of the driving rod (304), and the pulley being provided in the slideway of the second partition (107).

10. The automatic vending machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer wall of the ventilation pipe (306) is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, and the ventilation pipe (306) is arranged in the hole of the second partition (107).

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