A gacha machine

Abstract

This invention discloses a gashapon machine, comprising: a chassis having a top cavity, a middle cavity, and a bottom cavity; a 3D printer for printing parts placed inside individual gashapon capsules mounted in the top cavity; and a gashapon assembly mechanism installed in the middle cavity, comprising an assembly channel, a bottom cover feeding group, and a top cover feeding group. The assembly channel connects the top cavity and the bottom cavity, allowing the printed parts from the 3D printer to fall into the assembly channel. A flip-up assembly platform is provided within the assembly channel. The bottom cover feeding group and the top cover feeding group are respectively installed on both sides of the assembly channel and can transfer the bottom and top covers of the individual gashapon capsules to the assembly platform for assembly. The advantages of this invention are: it enables timely replenishment of individual gashapon capsules without the need for personnel deployment, improving emergency response capabilities and overall usability.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of entertainment equipment, in particular to a gacha machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] A gacha machine is a popular entertainment retail device. Users pay by coin or code scanning, turn the knob, and randomly get a capsule (i.e. "gacha") containing a hidden item, which is usually a small toy or collectible. The core attraction of the gacha machine lies in the unknown, the joy of collecting, and the instant satisfaction of obtaining a physical product. However, the experience is reduced when the desired hidden item is not obtained after several gachas.

[0003] On the other hand, 3D printing technology, especially fused deposition modeling technology, has become a mainstream rapid prototyping method and gradually popularized in the consumer market. It allows users to create three-dimensional physical objects by layering materials according to digital models. This technology makes on-demand manufacturing possible.

[0004] In summary, there are two relatively independent devices in the prior art: one is the traditional gacha machine that provides surprise experience but fixed products; the other is the 3D printer that can achieve personalized manufacturing but lacks entertainment interactivity. The existing devices only have one function, lack of function integration, and have poor use effect.

[0005] At the same time, the gacha monomers in the existing gacha machine are usually assembled outside the machine and then put into the gacha machine. When the number of gacha monomers in the gacha machine is insufficient, manual addition is required. Maintenance personnel need to be dispatched to supplement the gacha machine, which has the defect of emergency handling. This operation requires a large amount of labor cost, time and effort. SUMMARY

[0006] The present application is to overcome the deficiency that gacha monomers in the gacha machine need to be supplemented by dispatching maintenance personnel when the number of gacha monomers is insufficient in the prior art, which is inconvenient to operate and time-consuming and labor-intensive. A gacha machine is provided, which can reduce the need for maintenance personnel to supplement manually, is convenient to operate, and saves time and effort.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows: a gacha machine, comprising: a case, the case is provided with a top cavity, a middle cavity and a bottom cavity, the top cavity is installed with a 3D printer for printing a printing part placed in a gacha monomer; A capsule toy assembly mechanism is installed in the central cavity. The capsule toy assembly mechanism is provided with an assembly channel, a bottom cover feeding group and a top cover feeding group. The assembly channel connects the top cavity and the bottom cavity. The printed parts of the 3D printer can fall into the assembly channel. A flip-up assembly table is provided in the assembly channel. The bottom cover feeding group and the top cover feeding group are respectively installed on both sides of the assembly channel and can transfer the bottom cover and top cover of the capsule toy to the assembly table to complete the assembly. A gashapon mechanism is installed at the front end of the bottom cavity. The gashapon mechanism is equipped with a rotating block and a storage slot. A through hole is provided on the bottom surface of the middle cavity. The bottom cavity is equipped with a retrieval channel. The through hole communicates with the retrieval channel. The rotating block is placed in the retrieval channel. The retrieval channel is connected to the front side wall of the bottom cavity.

[0008] This gashapon machine features a three-layered casing: a top cavity, a middle cavity, and a bottom cavity. A 3D printer is installed in the top cavity to print the hidden models inside the gashapon capsules. The middle cavity houses a gashapon assembly mechanism, which includes an assembly channel and bottom cover feeding groups on the left and right sides, respectively. The assembly channel is a rectangular cylindrical structure, with its upper and lower ends connected to the top and bottom cavities, respectively. An assembly platform is located at the rear center of the assembly channel, allowing the 3D-printed parts to fall into it. The bottom cover feeding group transfers the bottom cover to the assembly platform, where the printed parts fall into the bottom cover. The top cover feeding group then transfers the top cover to the assembly platform, assembling the top and bottom covers and completing the assembly of the gashapon capsule. Combined with the tilting motion of the assembly table, the assembled capsule toy units are discharged from the capsule outlet at the front of the assembly channel into the central cavity, facilitating subsequent capsule toy operations. Alternatively, the capsule toy units can enter the bottom cavity along the assembly channel for storage and later transfer to the central cavity. A capsule toy mechanism is installed at the front of the bottom cavity, containing a rotating block with a storage slot. A through hole is located on the bottom surface of the central cavity, and a retrieval channel is provided within the bottom cavity. The rotating block is positioned within the retrieval channel, and the capsule toy unit falls from the through hole into the retrieval channel, then into the storage slot on the rotating block. The rotation of the rotating block allows for the storage of capsule toy units. Twisting the rotating block transfers the capsule toy unit from the storage slot to the retrieval channel, completing the capsule toy operation and obtaining the capsule toy unit. The 3D printing operation of this capsule toy machine, the feeding operations of the bottom and top cover feeding groups, the tilting operation of the assembly table, and the capsule toy operation of the capsule toy mechanism are all controlled by a back-end control system. The capsule toy machine is equipped with a capsule toy assembly mechanism that allows 3D-printed model parts to be placed into the bottom and top covers of the capsule toy unit and assembled. The assembled capsule toy unit can be transferred to the central cavity for storage. This structure allows for timely replenishment of capsule toy units when they are insufficient, eliminating the need for manual replenishment, making operation simple and convenient, and improving the usability of the capsule toy machine.

[0009] Preferably, the top cavity is provided with two partitions, which are arranged vertically and placed on both sides of the 3D printer. The partitions and the top cavity form a replenishment compartment, and the bottom surface of the replenishment compartment is provided with a replenishment port. Specifically, two partitions are arranged parallel to each other and vertically inside the top cavity. These partitions are installed on both sides of the 3D printer and form a replenishment compartment through the partitions and the side walls of the top cavity. This replenishment compartment is used to store individual capsule toys assembled by the capsule toy assembly mechanism. A replenishment port is provided on the bottom surface of the replenishment compartment, allowing the capsule toy toys in the replenishment compartment to enter the middle cavity, achieving the effect of replenishing capsule toy toys. This structure facilitates replenishment and improves the usability of this capsule toy machine.

[0010] Preferably, the 3D printer has a mounting base at its bottom, a pusher plate at the rear end of the mounting base, and a slidable positioning plate in the middle of the mounting base. The bottom surface of the top cavity has a part-dropping hole positioned below the positioning plate, and the part-dropping hole communicates with the assembly channel. The positioning plate, by moving, cooperates with the pusher plate to push the printed part into the part-dropping hole. Specifically, the 3D printer has a mounting base at its bottom, a pusher plate at the rear end of the mounting base, and a positioning plate at the front end of the mounting base. This positioning plate, in conjunction with the 3D printer, serves as a support for the printed part during the printing process. A moving mechanism is installed at the bottom of the positioning plate; this moving mechanism can be a telescopic mechanism or a belt mechanism that drives the positioning plate to move. A part-dropping hole is located at the lower end of the pusher plate, communicating with the assembly channel. After the printing operation is completed, the positioning plate moves towards the pusher plate. Through the cooperation of the pusher plate and the positioning plate, the pusher plate pushes the printed part into the part-dropping hole, facilitating the subsequent assembly of individual gashapon units and improving the usability of the gashapon machine.

[0011] Preferably, a telescopic rod is connected to the rear side of the assembly channel. The tail end of the telescopic rod is hinged to the assembly channel, and the telescopic end of the telescopic rod is hinged to the bottom surface of the assembly platform. The assembly platform is hinged to the rear side wall of the assembly channel. The assembly platform is provided with an assembly slot for holding the bottom cover of the individual capsule toys. A clearance area is provided on the rear side of the assembly channel, and a telescopic rod is connected to this side. The tail end of the telescopic rod is hinged to the rear side of the assembly channel, and the telescopic end of the telescopic rod is also hinged to the bottom surface of the assembly platform. The assembly platform is hinged to the rear side wall of the assembly channel. This structure allows the assembly platform to swing by the telescopic rod's extension and retraction. The assembly platform has an assembly slot for placing the bottom and top covers to complete the assembly. This structure facilitates the assembly of individual capsule toys and improves the usability of the capsule toy machine.

[0012] Preferably, the assembly slot is a hemispherical slot, and an electric spring block is installed at the bottom of the assembly slot. The assembly slot has a hemispherical structure, and an electric spring block is installed on the inner bottom surface of the assembly slot. This electric spring block is externally connected to the control system. Through electrical control, the assembled capsule toy unit can be ejected from the assembly slot and placed into the middle or bottom cavity to replenish the capsule toy unit. This structure is simple and convenient to operate, has a high degree of automation, and improves the usability of the capsule toy machine.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom cover feeding assembly is provided with a bottom cover storage compartment. The inner wall of the bottom cover storage compartment is provided with several electrically telescopic blocks. The electrically telescopic blocks are used to support the bottom cover of the capsule toy. The bottom cover storage compartment is provided with a bottom cover outlet. An electrically driven push rod is provided below the bottom cover feeding assembly. The telescopic end of the electrically driven push rod is connected to a U-shaped push frame, which can push the bottom cover into the assembly slot. The bottom cover feeding assembly includes a bottom cover storage compartment. Several electrically retractable blocks are installed on the side walls of this storage compartment, evenly spaced to support the individual capsule toy bottom covers. An outlet is located at the bottom of the storage compartment. An external control system connects to each of these blocks, allowing them to extend and retract. The bottom cover, supported by the retractable blocks, falls from the outlet. Below the bottom cover feeding assembly is an electrically driven push rod. The extendable end of this push rod is connected to a U-shaped push frame. As the bottom cover falls from the outlet, it engages with the push frame. Pushing the push rod outwards propels the bottom cover into the assembly slot, completing the pre-assembly preparation for the capsule toy. This structure facilitates subsequent assembly operations and improves usability.

[0014] Preferably, the top cover feeding assembly is equipped with a top cover storage compartment. The inner wall of the top cover storage compartment is provided with several electrically retractable blocks II. The electrically retractable blocks II are used to support the top cover of the capsule toy unit. The bottom of the top cover storage compartment is provided with a top cover outlet. An electrically driven push rod II is provided below the top cover feeding assembly. The telescopic end of the electrically driven push rod II is connected to a push block. The front end face of the push block is provided with a push groove. The push groove is an arc-shaped groove. The push groove can push the top cover into the assembly slot. A rubber pressure block is provided on the rear side of the lower end of the push block. The rubber pressure block is used to press the top cover and the bottom cover together. The top cover feeding assembly includes a top cover storage compartment for storing top covers. Several electrically operated telescopic blocks (or telescopic stops) are evenly spaced on the inner wall of the storage compartment to support the individual capsule toy caps. An external control system connects to the top cover outlet at the bottom of the storage compartment. The telescopic blocks extend and retract under the control of this system, allowing the top cover, supported by the telescopic blocks, to fall from the outlet into the top cover feeding assembly. Below, there is a second electric push rod. The telescopic end of the second electric push rod is connected to a push block. The front end of the push block is provided with a push groove, which is an arc-shaped groove. The push groove can contact the top cover. By extending the second electric push rod, the top cover is pushed into the assembly groove. After the top cover enters the assembly groove, the second electric push rod will continue to push forward, so that the rubber pressure block provided on the rear side of the lower end of the push block contacts the top cover, so that the top cover and the bottom cover are pressed together, realizing the assembly of the gashapon unit. This structure can make the assembly operation simple and convenient, and improve the use effect of the gashapon machine.

[0015] Preferably, a clearance groove is provided on the side wall of the through hole, and an electric limit block is installed in the clearance groove. A control plate is provided on the front face of the chassis, and the electric limit block is electrically connected to the control plate. The clearance groove on the side wall of the through hole houses an electric telescopic rod installed inside the clearance groove, which is electrically connected to the control plate at the front of the chassis. The control plate integrates display and barcode scanning functions. The display function shows the style of the printed part stored inside the capsule toy, and also displays the pattern of the 3D printer's printed model. The display function allows selection of the 3D printer's printed model style. The integrated barcode scanning function is used for payment, which then activates the 3D printer to print the model or controls the electric telescopic rod to retract the stop into the clearance groove, allowing subsequent rotation of the capsule toy mechanism to obtain the capsule toy. Each payment scan controls one printing action of the 3D printer or one telescopic movement of the electric telescopic rod. This simple design makes operation easy, convenient, and effective.

[0016] Preferably, the front sidewall of the picking channel is provided with a mounting groove, and a pawl is installed inside the mounting groove. The front end of the rotating block is provided with a rotating shaft, and the front face of the chassis is provided with a rotating hole. The rotating shaft is sleeved with the rotating hole, and a knob is provided at the end of the rotating shaft. A ratchet is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the pawl matches the ratchet. Specifically, the pawl is installed in the mounting groove on the front sidewall of the picking channel, and the rotating shaft is located at the front end of the rotating block. The ratchet is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the ratchet and pawl cooperate to control the rotating block to rotate only clockwise. This structure is simple in design, easy to operate, and has good performance.

[0017] Preferably, the front end face of the bottom cavity is provided with a part-removal hole, which communicates with the part-removal channel. Several soft plastic sheets are installed inside the part-removal hole, arranged in a petal-like pattern. Specifically, four soft plastic sheets are installed in the part-removal hole, and these petal-like structures can block the part-removal hole. This structure prevents printed parts or capsule toys from falling directly to the ground after entering the part-removal channel, making operation convenient and improving performance.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This gashapon machine combines the functions of gashapon machines and displaying 3D printer-printed parts inside the gashapon machines. It offers multiple functions, allowing users to experience the random entertainment of obtaining gashapon machines while also observing the 3D printing process, thus enhancing the entertainment experience. The machine's central cavity is equipped with a gashapon assembly mechanism, which allows for the assembly of gashapon units and their transfer to the central or bottom cavity. This enables timely replenishment of gashapon units without the need for personnel, improving emergency response capabilities. Furthermore, the machine can print, assemble, and transfer gashapon units to the bottom cavity within a specified time, facilitating subsequent replenishment of gashapon units to the replenishment compartment during site inspections, thereby improving overall usability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the top cavity of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the gashapon assembly mechanism in this invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view through the hole in this invention; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the ratchet and pawl structure in this invention; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bottom cavity in this invention.

[0020] In the attached diagram: 1. Chassis; 2. 3D printer; 3. Gashapon assembly mechanism; 4. Gashapon mechanism; 5. Control panel; 10. Top cavity; 11. Middle cavity; 12. Bottom cavity; 13. Through hole; 14. Part retrieval channel; 15. Partition; 16. Replenishment compartment; 17. Replenishment port; 18. Part dropping hole; 20. Mounting base; 21. Pusher plate; 22. Positioning plate; 30. Assembly channel; 31. Bottom cover feeding assembly; 32. Top cover feeding assembly; 33. Assembly table; 34. Gashapon outlet; 40. Rotating block; 41. Storage slot; 42. Through hole; 130. Clearance slot; 131. Electric limit block; 140. Mounting slot; 141. Pawl; 142. Rotating shaft; 143. Rotating hole; 144. Knob; 145. 146. Ratchet; 147. Pick-up hole; 300. Soft rubber sheet; 310. Telescopic rod; 311. Bottom cover storage compartment; 312. Electric telescopic stop block one; 313. Bottom cover outlet; 314. Electric push rod one; 325. Push frame; 326. Top cover storage compartment; 327. Electric telescopic stop block two; 328. Top cover outlet; 329. Electric push rod two; 320. Push block; 321. Pushing block; 322. Pushing groove; 323. Rubber pressure block; 334. Assembly groove; 335. Electric spring block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present application or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0023] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components illustrated in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] Example 1, as Figures 1-6 As shown, a gashapon machine includes: The chassis 1 is provided with a top cavity 10, a middle cavity 11 and a bottom cavity 12. The top cavity 10 is equipped with a 3D printer 2 for printing parts placed inside the capsule toy unit. A capsule toy assembly mechanism 3 is installed in the central cavity 11. The capsule toy assembly mechanism 3 is provided with an assembly channel 30, a bottom cover feeding group 31, and a top cover feeding group 32. The assembly channel 30 connects the top cavity 10 and the bottom cavity 12. The printed parts of the 3D printer 2 can fall into the assembly channel 30. The assembly channel 30 is provided with a flip-up assembly table 33. The front end of the assembly channel 30 is provided with a capsule toy outlet 34. The bottom cover feeding group 31 and the top cover feeding group 32 are respectively installed on both sides of the assembly channel 30 and can transfer the bottom cover and top cover of the capsule toy to the assembly table 33 to complete the assembly. A gashapon mechanism 4 is installed at the front end of the bottom cavity 12. The gashapon mechanism 4 is provided with a rotating block 40 and a storage slot 41. The bottom surface of the middle cavity 11 is provided with a through hole 13. The bottom cavity 12 is provided with a retrieval channel 14. The through hole 13 communicates with the retrieval channel 14. The rotating block 40 is placed in the retrieval channel 14. The retrieval channel 14 is connected to the front side wall of the bottom cavity 12.

[0026] The top cavity 10 is provided with two partitions 15, which are arranged vertically and placed on both sides of the 3D printer 2. The partitions 15 and the top cavity 10 form a replenishment chamber 16, and the bottom surface of the replenishment chamber 16 is provided with a replenishment port 17.

[0027] The 3D printer 2 has a mounting base 20 at its bottom, a pusher plate 21 at its rear end, and a slidable positioning plate 22 in the middle. The bottom surface of the top cavity 10 has a part dropping hole 18 located below the positioning plate 22. The part dropping hole 18 is connected to the assembly channel 30. The positioning plate 22 can move to cooperate with the pusher plate 21 to push the printed part into the part dropping hole 18.

[0028] A telescopic rod 300 is connected to the rear side of the assembly channel 30. The tail end of the telescopic rod 300 is hinged to the assembly channel 30. The telescopic end of the telescopic rod 300 is hinged to the bottom surface of the assembly platform 33. The assembly platform 33 is hinged to the rear side wall of the assembly channel 30. The assembly platform 33 is provided with an assembly groove 330, which is used to hold the bottom cover of the capsule toy unit.

[0029] The assembly slot 330 is a hemispherical slot, and an electric spring block 331 is installed at the bottom of the assembly slot 330.

[0030] The bottom cover feeding assembly 31 is equipped with a bottom cover storage compartment 310. The inner wall of the bottom cover storage compartment 310 is provided with several electrically telescopic stops 311. The electrically telescopic stops 311 are used to support the bottom cover of the capsule toy. The bottom cover storage compartment 310 is provided with a bottom cover outlet 312 at the bottom. An electrically driven push rod 313 is provided below the bottom cover feeding assembly 31. The telescopic end of the electrically driven push rod 313 is connected to a U-shaped push frame 314. The push frame 314 can push the bottom cover into the assembly slot 330.

[0031] The top cover feeding assembly 32 is equipped with a top cover storage compartment 320. The inner wall of the top cover storage compartment 320 is provided with several electrically telescopic blocks 321. The electrically telescopic blocks 321 are used to support the top cover of the capsule toy. The bottom of the top cover storage compartment 320 is provided with a top cover outlet 322. An electrically driven push rod 323 is provided below the top cover feeding assembly 32. The telescopic end of the electrically driven push rod 323 is connected to a push block 324. The front end face of the push block 324 is provided with a push groove 325. The push groove 325 is an arc-shaped groove. The push groove 325 can push the top cover into the assembly groove 330. A rubber pressure block 326 is provided on the rear side of the lower end of the push block 324. The rubber pressure block 326 is used to press the top cover and the bottom cover together.

[0032] A clearance groove 130 is provided through the side wall of hole 13, and an electric limit block 131 is installed in the clearance groove 130. A control plate 5 is provided on the front end face of the chassis 1, and the electric limit block 131 is electrically connected to the control plate 5.

[0033] The front side wall of the picking channel 14 is provided with a mounting groove 140, and a pawl 141 is installed inside the mounting groove 140. The front end of the rotating block 40 is provided with a rotating shaft 142, and the front face of the chassis 1 is provided with a rotating hole 143. The rotating shaft 142 is sleeved with the rotating hole 143, and a knob 144 is provided at the end of the rotating shaft 142. A ratchet 145 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 142, and the pawl 141 matches the ratchet 145.

[0034] The front end face of the bottom cavity 12 is provided with a part removal hole 146, which is connected to the part removal channel 14. Several soft plastic sheets 147 are installed in the part removal hole 146, and the several soft plastic sheets 147 are arranged in a petal shape.

[0035] The principle of this gashapon machine is as follows: The machine contains a casing 1, which is divided into three layers: a top cavity 10, a middle cavity 11, and a bottom cavity 12. A 3D printer 2 is installed inside the top cavity 10, capable of printing the hidden models within the gashapon capsules. A gashapon assembly mechanism 3 is located inside the middle cavity 11. This assembly mechanism 3 includes an assembly channel 30 and bottom cover feeding groups 31 and top cover feeding groups 32, respectively located on the left and right sides. The assembly channel 30 is a rectangular cylindrical structure, with its upper and lower ends connected to the top cavity 10 and bottom cavity 12, respectively. An assembly platform 33 is located on the rear side of the middle section of the assembly channel 30, allowing the printed parts from the 3D printer 2 to fall into the assembly channel 30. The bottom cover feeding assembly 31 transfers the bottom cover to the assembly table 33, where the printed part from the 3D printer 2 falls into the bottom cover on the assembly table 33. Then, the top cover feeding assembly 32 transfers the top cover to the assembly table 33, assembling the top and bottom covers and completing the assembly of the capsule toy unit. Combined with the flipping action of the assembly table 33, the assembled capsule toy unit exits from the capsule outlet 34 at the front of the assembly channel 30 into the central cavity 11, facilitating subsequent capsule toy operations. Simultaneously, the assembled capsule toy unit can be moved along the assembly channel 30 into the bottom cavity 12 via the flipping action of the assembly table for storage and later transfer to the central cavity 11. A gashapon mechanism 4 is installed at the front end of the bottom cavity 12. This gashapon mechanism 4 includes a rotating block 40 with a storage slot 41. A through hole 13 is located on the bottom surface of the middle cavity 11, and a retrieval channel 14 is provided in the bottom cavity 12. The rotating block 40 is positioned within the retrieval channel 14. Gashapon capsules fall from the through hole 13 into the retrieval channel 14, and then into the storage slot 41 on the rotating block 40. The rotation of the rotating block 40 allows for the storage of gashapon capsules. Twisting the rotating block 40 transfers the gashapon capsules from the storage slot 41 to the retrieval channel 14, completing the gashapon operation and obtaining the capsule capsule. The printing operation of the 3D printer 2, the feeding operations of the bottom cover feeding group 31 and the top cover feeding group 32, the flipping operation of the assembly table 33, and the gashapon operation of the gashapon mechanism 4 in this gashapon machine are all controlled by a control system set up in the background. The capsule toy assembly mechanism 3 in this capsule toy machine can place the model printed by the 3D printer 2 into the bottom and top covers of the capsule toy unit and complete the assembly. The assembled capsule toy unit can be transferred to the central cavity 11 for storage. This structure can make timely replenishment of capsule toy units when there are not enough capsule toy units in the machine, eliminating the need for manual replenishment, making the operation simple and convenient, and improving the use effect of the capsule toy machine.

[0036] The top cavity 10 contains two partitions 15 arranged parallel and vertically. These partitions 15 are installed on both sides of the 3D printer 2. The partitions 15 and the side walls of the top cavity 10 form a replenishment chamber 16. The replenishment chamber 16 is used to store the individual capsules assembled by the capsule assembly mechanism 3. A replenishment port 17 is provided on the bottom surface of the replenishment chamber 16. The replenishment port 17 allows the individual capsules in the replenishment chamber 16 to enter the middle cavity 11, thereby replenishing the individual capsules. This structure facilitates replenishment and improves the usability of the capsule machine.

[0037] The 3D printer 2 has a mounting base 20 at its bottom, a pusher plate 21 at its rear end, and a positioning plate 22 at its front end. The positioning plate 22 works with the 3D printer 2 to support the printed parts during the printing process. A moving mechanism is installed at the bottom of the positioning plate 22. This moving mechanism can be a telescopic mechanism or a belt mechanism that drives the positioning plate 22 to move. A part dropping hole 18 is provided at the lower end of the pusher plate 21. The part dropping hole 18 is connected to the assembly channel 30. After the printing operation is completed, the positioning plate 22 moves towards the pusher plate 21. Through the cooperation of the pusher plate 21 and the positioning plate 22, the pusher plate 21 can push the printed parts into the part dropping hole 18, which facilitates the subsequent assembly of gashapon units and improves the use effect of the gashapon machine.

[0038] The assembly channel 30 has a clearance area on its rear side, and a telescopic rod 300 is connected to this side. The tail end of the telescopic rod 300 is hinged to the rear side of the assembly channel 30. At the same time, the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 300 is also hinged to the bottom surface of the assembly platform 33. The assembly platform 33 is hinged to the rear wall of the assembly channel 30. This structure allows the assembly platform 33 to swing by the telescopic movement of the telescopic rod 300. An assembly slot 330 is provided on the assembly platform 33, which can be used to place the bottom cover and top cover to complete the assembly. This structure facilitates the assembly of individual gashapon capsules and improves the usability of the gashapon machine.

[0039] The assembly slot 330 is a hemispherical slot structure. An electric spring block 331 is installed on the inner bottom surface of the assembly slot 330. The electric spring block 331 is connected to the control system. The electric spring block 331 can make the assembled gashapon unit pop out from the assembly slot 330 through electric control and enter the middle cavity 11 or the bottom cavity 12 to replenish the gashapon unit. This structure is simple and convenient to operate, has a high degree of automation, and improves the use effect of the gashapon machine.

[0040] The bottom cover feeding assembly 31 includes a bottom cover storage compartment 310. Several electrically retractable blocks 311 are installed on the side wall of the storage compartment 310. These blocks are evenly spaced and support the individual capsule bottom covers. A bottom cover outlet 312 is located at the bottom of the storage compartment 310. An external control system connects to each of the electrically retractable blocks 311, allowing them to extend and retract under the control of the system. The bottom cover supported by 311 falls from the bottom cover outlet 312. An electric push rod 313 is provided below the bottom cover feeding group 31. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 313 is connected to a push frame 314. The push frame 314 has a U-shaped structure. When the bottom cover falls from the bottom cover outlet 312, it can be inserted into the push frame 314. When the electric push rod 313 pushes outward, it pushes the bottom cover into the assembly slot 330, completing the preparation before the gashapon unit assembly. This structure can facilitate the subsequent assembly operation of the gashapon unit and ensure improved use effect.

[0041] The top cover feeding assembly 32 includes a top cover storage compartment 320 for storing top covers. Several electrically operated telescopic blocks 321 are evenly spaced on the inner wall of the storage compartment 320, supporting the individual capsule toy caps. A top cover outlet 322 is located at the bottom of the storage compartment 320. An external control system connects to each of the electrically operated telescopic blocks 321, allowing them to extend and retract. The top cover, supported by the blocks, falls from the outlet 322 into the top cover feeding assembly 32. Below the top cover is an electric push rod 323. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 323 is connected to a push block 324. The front end of the push block 324 is provided with a push groove 325, which is an arc-shaped groove that can contact the top cover. The extension action of the electric push rod 323 pushes the top cover into the assembly groove 330. After the top cover enters the assembly groove 330, the electric push rod 323 continues to push forward, so that the rubber pressure block 326 provided on the rear side of the lower end of the push block 324 contacts the top cover, thereby pressing the top cover and the bottom cover together and realizing the assembly of the gashapon unit. This structure makes the assembly operation simple and convenient, improving the use effect of the gashapon machine.

[0042] The passageway 13 has a recessed groove 130 on its side wall. An electric telescopic rod 300 installed inside the recessed groove 130 is electrically connected to a control tablet 5 at the front of the housing 1. The control tablet 5 integrates display and barcode scanning functions. The display function can be used to show the style of the printed parts stored inside the capsule toy, and also to show the pattern of the model printed by the 3D printer 2. That is, the display function of the control tablet 5 can be used to select the style of the printed model of the 3D printer 2. The barcode scanning function integrated on the control tablet 5 is used for scanning payment, thereby activating the 3D printer 2 to print the model or controlling the electric limit block 131 to retract into the recessed groove 130, so that the capsule toy mechanism 4 can be rotated to obtain the capsule toy. Each time a barcode is scanned for payment, the printing action of the 3D printer 2 or the telescopic reciprocating action of the electric limit block 131 can be controlled once. This structure is simple in design, making it easy and convenient to operate and effective.

[0043] The pawl 141 is installed in the mounting groove 140 on the front side wall of the picking channel 14, and a rotating shaft 142 is provided at the front end of the rotating block 40. A ratchet is sleeved on the rotating shaft 142, and the ratchet cooperates with the pawl 141, so that the rotating block 40 can only rotate clockwise. This structure is simple in design, easy to operate, and has good performance.

[0044] The part retrieval hole 146 is equipped with four soft plastic sheets 147 arranged in a petal-like structure. The soft plastic sheets 147 can block the part retrieval hole 146. This structure can prevent the printed parts or gashapon units from falling directly to the ground after entering the part retrieval channel 14, making the operation convenient and the use effect good.

[0045] This gashapon machine allows users to experience gashapon operation by scanning a QR code on the control panel. By turning a knob, individual gashapon capsules are moved from the central cavity to the retrieval channel by a rotating block and removed through the retrieval hole. When a capsule is missing, a replenishment program on the control panel activates the 3D printer to print a new capsule. The printed capsule is then transferred to the gashapon assembly mechanism to complete assembly. The assembled capsule tilts and swings on the assembly table, coordinating with an electric spring, allowing it to enter the central cavity through the capsule exit at the front of the assembly channel, thus replenishing the capsule. This reduces the need for staff to manually replenish capsules on-site. Meanwhile, when individual gashapon capsules are idle, the control panel is equipped with an idle replenishment program. The 3D printer is started to print the parts, which then enter the gashapon assembly mechanism to complete the assembly of the individual capsules. After the assembly of the individual capsules is completed, the assembly table flips down and, with the help of an electric spring block, inserts the individual capsules from the assembly table and puts them into the bottom cavity through the assembly channel to complete the storage. When the patrol staff arrives on site, they can replenish the stock on site.

[0046] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gashapon machine, characterized in that, include: The chassis (1) is provided with a top cavity (10), a middle cavity (11) and a bottom cavity (12), and the top cavity (10) is equipped with a 3D printer (2) for printing parts placed inside the capsule toy unit. Gashapon assembly mechanism (3), the gashapon assembly mechanism (3) is installed in the middle cavity (11), the gashapon assembly mechanism (3) is provided with assembly channel (30), bottom cover feeding group (31) and top cover feeding group (32), the assembly channel (30) connects the top cavity (10) and the bottom cavity (12), the printed parts of the 3D printer (2) can fall into the assembly channel (30), the assembly channel (30) is provided with a flip-up assembly table (33), the front end of the assembly channel (30) is provided with a gashapon outlet (34), the bottom cover feeding group (31) and the top cover feeding group (32) are respectively installed on both sides of the assembly channel (30) and can transfer the bottom cover and top cover of the gashapon unit to the assembly table (33) to complete the assembly; Gashapon mechanism (4), the gashapon mechanism (4) is installed at the front end of the bottom cavity (12), the gashapon mechanism (4) is provided with a rotating block (40), the rotating block (40) is provided with a storage slot (41), the bottom surface of the middle cavity (11) is provided with a through hole (13), the bottom cavity (12) is provided with a take-up channel (14), the through hole (13) is connected to the take-up channel (14), the rotating block (40) is placed in the take-up channel (14), and the take-up channel (14) is connected to the front side wall of the bottom cavity (12).

2. The gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cavity (10) is provided with two partitions (15), which are arranged vertically and placed on both sides of the 3D printer (2). The partitions (15) and the top cavity (10) form a replenishment chamber (16), and the bottom surface of the replenishment chamber (16) is provided with a replenishment port (17).

3. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The 3D printer (2) has a mounting base (20) at its bottom, a pusher plate (21) at the rear end of the mounting base (20), a sliding positioning plate (22) in the middle of the mounting base (20), a part dropping hole (18) on the bottom surface of the top cavity (10) and the part dropping hole (18) is located below the positioning plate (22), the part dropping hole (18) is connected to the assembly channel (30), and the positioning plate (22) can move to cooperate with the pusher plate (21) to push the printed part into the part dropping hole (18).

4. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly channel (30) is connected to a telescopic rod (300) on its rear side. The tail end of the telescopic rod (300) is hinged to the assembly channel (30). The telescopic end of the telescopic rod (300) is hinged to the bottom surface of the assembly platform (33). The assembly platform (33) is hinged to the rear side wall of the assembly channel (30). The assembly platform (33) is provided with an assembly slot (330), which is used to hold the bottom cover of the capsule toy unit.

5. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly slot (330) is a hemispherical slot, and an electric spring block (331) is installed at the bottom of the assembly slot (330).

6. A gashapon machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom cover feeding group (31) is provided with a bottom cover storage compartment (310). The inner wall of the bottom cover storage compartment (310) is provided with a number of electric telescopic blocks (311). The electric telescopic blocks (311) are used to support the bottom cover of the capsule toy. The bottom cover storage compartment (310) is provided with a bottom cover outlet (312) at the bottom. The bottom cover feeding group (31) is provided with an electric push rod (313) below it. The telescopic end of the electric push rod (313) is connected to a U-shaped push frame (314). The push frame (314) can push the bottom cover into the assembly slot (330).

7. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover feeding group (32) is provided with a top cover storage compartment (320). The inner wall of the top cover storage compartment (320) is provided with several electric telescopic blocks (321). The electric telescopic blocks (321) are used to support the top cover of the capsule toy. The bottom of the top cover storage compartment (320) is provided with a top cover outlet (322). The bottom of the top cover feeding group (32) is provided with an electric push rod (323). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (323) is connected to a push block (324). The front end face of the push block (324) is provided with a push groove (325). The push groove (325) is an arc-shaped groove. The push groove (325) can push the top cover into the assembly groove (330). The lower rear side of the push block (324) is provided with a rubber pressure block (326). The rubber pressure block (326) is used to press the top cover and the bottom cover together.

8. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the through hole (13) is provided with a relief groove (130), and an electric limit block (131) is installed in the relief groove (130). The front end face of the chassis (1) is provided with a control plate (5), and the electric limit block (131) is electrically connected to the control plate (5).

9. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side wall of the picking channel (14) is provided with a mounting groove (140), and a pawl (141) is installed inside the mounting groove (140). The front end of the rotating block (40) is provided with a rotating shaft (142). The front end face of the chassis (1) is provided with a rotating hole (143). The rotating shaft (142) is sleeved with the rotating hole (143) and a knob (144) is provided at the end of the rotating shaft (142). A ratchet (145) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (142), and the pawl (141) matches the ratchet (145).

10. A gashapon machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom cavity (12) has a part removal hole (146) on its front end face. The part removal hole (146) is connected to the part removal channel (14). Several soft plastic sheets (147) are installed in the part removal hole (146) and are arranged in a petal shape.

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