Vending machine with wiring protection function

By designing slidable L-type terminal blocks and side guards in vending machines, combining compression and plugging components, the problems of insufficient space of the terminal box and poor wiring fixation are solved, convenient wiring and stable protection are achieved, and improved The reliability and security of the equipment are used.

CN222260128UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27HUAINAN TIANPENG METAL PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421164387.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

The junction box space of the vending machine is limited, which leads to inconvenience in wiring and maintenance. The traditional wiring fixing structure is susceptible to pulling or collision and falling off, affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

Method used

A vending machine with wiring protection function was designed, using horizontally sliding L-shaped wiring board and vertically sliding side guard board, combining the compression parts and plug parts, and fixing the wiring board through the tongue lock. In the slot, a solid wiring structure is provided and external cables are protected.

Benefits of technology

It provides sufficient operating space for easy wiring and maintenance, ensures the stability of the terminal board, and protects the cables by tightening components to avoid falling off, improving the stability and safety of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to a vending machine with a wiring protection function, which comprises a vending machine body and a wiring groove arranged in the vending machine body, an L-shaped wiring board capable of horizontally sliding is arranged in the wiring groove, an outer wiring board is fixed on the side surface of the lower end of the L-shaped wiring board, and a wiring protection cover is arranged on the outer wiring board. A side protection plate capable of vertically sliding is further arranged at the position, close to the wiring groove, of the vending machine body. The first L-shaped wiring board is convenient for wiring and maintenance work after being pulled out, the L-shaped wiring board can be reliably and stably arranged in the wiring groove under the action of the side protection plate, the insertion part and the cam lock after entering the wiring groove, the structural reliability is ensured, and the wiring device also has the advantage of convenient operation; and secondly, the arranged pressing part can press and protect external wires of the L-shaped wiring board, the tensile property of the external wires is improved, and then stable work of the vending machine body is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to an automatic vending machine with a wiring protection function. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that can automatically pay for goods according to the coins inserted or the code scanned. It is a common equipment for commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. Vending machines are easy to use. Consumers only need to insert coins or scan codes to complete the purchase, which greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of shopping. At present, vending machines have become an important branch of the global retail industry, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods market and campus market. The application has attracted widespread attention;

[0003] The junction box of a vending machine is an important component. It is responsible for connecting different wires and cables together to ensure the normal operation of the vending machine. The main function of the junction box is to ensure the safe connection of wires and cables to prevent safety hazards such as short circuits and fires caused by poor contact or exposed wires. The location of the junction box of a vending machine usually depends on the specific model, design and internal structure of the vending machine. Generally speaking, the junction box will be installed inside the vending machine, close to the location of the wires and cables that need to be connected, to facilitate the connection of power and other equipment. The specific location may vary depending on the brand and model of vending machines. Some junction boxes may be located at the bottom or side of the vending machine, while others may be located at the back or top of the vending machine;

[0004] Generally speaking, the wiring part is located inside the vending machine and then protected by a locked box cover, or the box cover is directly fixed by bolts. However, since the wiring part is located inside the vending machine, the space of the wiring box is limited, which is not conducive to wiring and maintenance work. Secondly, the traditional wiring is fixed by a separate bolt. After the external cable is connected, there is no protective structure for the connection. When it is pulled or bumped, it is easy to cause the wiring position to fall off, thereby affecting the normal operation of the vending machine.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a vending machine with a wiring protection function. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine with a wiring protection function, which solves the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0008] The utility model is an automatic vending machine with a wiring protection function, comprising a vending machine body and a wiring slot opened inside the vending machine body, wherein an L-shaped wiring board capable of horizontal sliding is arranged inside the wiring slot, an external wiring board is fixed to the lower end side of the L-shaped wiring board, a side guard plate capable of vertical sliding is arranged at a position of the vending machine body close to the wiring slot, a side of the L-shaped wiring board close to the external wiring board is fixed with a plurality of evenly distributed pressing components, an inserting component for locking the L-shaped wiring board in the wiring slot is arranged between the side guard plate, the external wiring board and the vending machine body, and a tongue lock for locking the side guard plate is arranged between the side guard plate and the vending machine body;

[0009] The clamping component includes a V-shaped seat fixed on the L-shaped terminal block and a V-shaped pressing plate located above the V-shaped seat, a guide sleeve fixed on the V-shaped pressing plate, and a guide block fixed on the inner side of the guide sleeve;

[0010] The plug-in component includes a plug that slides vertically in the external wiring board, a plug-in spring arranged between the plug and the external wiring board, an upper extension plate fixed to the upper end of the plug and passing through the external wiring board, and a pressure block fixed to the lower end of the inner side of the side guard plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the pressing component also includes a guide column vertically fixed on the L-shaped wiring board, a guide groove opened outside the guide column, and a return spring arranged between the guide sleeve and the L-shaped wiring board.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the guide column, the guide groove is respectively formed with vertical and spiral sections, and the guide block slides in the guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the return spring is also sleeved on the outside of the guide column, the bottom of the return spring is fixed on the L-shaped terminal board, the top of the return spring is rotatably installed with the V-shaped pressure plate, and the V-shaped pressure plate is separated from the V-shaped seat by the return spring.

[0014] Furthermore, a threaded groove is provided inside the guide column, a screw rod is connected in the threaded groove, a pressing sleeve is fixed on the top of the screw rod, and the pressing sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the guide column with its bottom surface in contact with the top surface of the guide sleeve.

[0015] Furthermore, two ends of the V-shaped seat are respectively oriented toward the connection board positions of the external connection board and the L-shaped connection board, and guide seats are fixed to both ends of the V-shaped seat.

[0016] Furthermore, the plug-in component also includes a slot opened inside the vending machine body and communicating with the wiring slot. The latch is plugged into the slot after the upper extension plate is pressed downward by the pressure block, and the latch is disengaged from the slot by an insertion spring.

[0017] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The utility model provides a wiring slot and an L-shaped wiring board as a slidable structure. When wiring, the L-shaped wiring board can be pulled out from the inside of the wiring slot, providing sufficient operating space, facilitating wiring and maintenance work. After the L-shaped wiring board enters the wiring slot, it will not protrude from the vending machine body, and a reliable protection effect can be achieved. A sliding side guard plate is also provided to cooperate with the plug-in component and the tongue lock. The plug-in component can fix the L-shaped wiring board in the wiring slot through the downward movement of the side guard plate, and then the side guard plate is locked by the tongue lock, effectively ensuring the stability of the L-shaped wiring board in the wiring slot.

[0019] The utility model provides a clamping component, which can protect the cable at the connection between the external cable and the L-shaped terminal block and withstand the tension of the external cable, thereby protecting the connection between the cable and the L-shaped terminal block, preventing the cable from falling easily and affecting the use of the vending machine. The structure of the clamping component has the advantages of convenient operation and reliable limiting.

[0020] Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model when the side guard plate is opened upward and the L-shaped wiring board is pulled out;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the wiring slot in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the L-shaped terminal block and its connector in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partially exploded and cutaway compression component in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a half-section view after the plug-in parts are connected;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the side guard plate and its connecting parts in the utility model;

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0030] In the figure: 1. vending machine body; 2. wiring slot; 3. L-shaped wiring board; 4. external wiring board; 5. side guard plate; 6. clamping component; 61. V-shaped seat; 62. V-shaped pressure plate; 63. guide sleeve; 64. guide block; 65. guide column; 66. guide slot; 67. reset spring; 68. screw rod; 69. pressure sleeve; 610. guide seat; 7. plug-in component; 71. latch; 72. plug-in spring; 73. upper extension plate; 74. pressure block; 75. slot; 8. tongue lock. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inside", "all around" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] See also Figure 1-7 As shown, the utility model is an automatic vending machine with a wiring protection function, comprising a vending machine body 1 and a wiring slot 2 opened inside the vending machine body 1, an L-shaped wiring board 3 that can slide horizontally is arranged inside the wiring slot 2, an external wiring board 4 is fixed to the lower end side of the L-shaped wiring board 3, a side guard plate 5 that can slide vertically is also arranged near the wiring slot 2 of the vending machine body 1, a side of the L-shaped wiring board 3 near the external wiring board 4 is fixed with a plurality of evenly distributed clamping components 6, an inserting component 7 for locking the L-shaped wiring board 3 in the wiring slot 2 is also arranged between the side guard plate 5 and the external wiring board 4 and the vending machine body 1, a tongue lock 8 for locking the side guard plate 5 is also arranged between the side guard plate 5 and the vending machine body 1, and a through groove for the tongue lock 8 to cooperate with an external key is opened on the side of the vending machine body 1.

[0034] Among them, the clamping component 6 includes a V-shaped seat 61 fixed on the L-shaped terminal block 3 and a V-shaped pressure plate 62 located above the V-shaped seat 61, as well as a guide sleeve 63 fixed on the V-shaped pressure plate 62 and a guide block 64 fixed on the inner side of the guide sleeve 63. The clamping component 6 also includes a guide column 65 vertically fixed on the L-shaped terminal block 3 and a guide groove 66 opened on the outside of the guide column 65, and a reset spring 67 arranged between the guide sleeve 63 and the L-shaped terminal block 3. In this embodiment, the V-shaped pressure plate 62 is pushed upward from the V-shaped seat 61 by the elastic force of the reset spring 67. The reset spring 67 plays a single-line driving role, and the spiral cooperation with the screw rod 68 and the guide column 65 realizes the disengagement and clamping work between the V-shaped seat 61 and the V-shaped pressure plate 62.

[0035] Among them, the guide sleeve 63 is fitted on the outside of the guide column 65, and the guide groove 66 is respectively formed with vertical and spiral sections, and the guide block 64 slides in the guide groove 66. In this embodiment, the vertical section on the guide groove 66 is used for the separation or docking of the V-shaped seat 61 and the V-shaped pressure plate 62, and the spiral section is used for the intersection of the V-shaped seat 61 and the V-shaped pressure plate 62, leaving enough space for the cable to enter on the V-shaped seat 61, which is convenient for the placement and removal of the cables, while not affecting the convenience and effect of the clamping.

[0036] Among them, the reset spring 67 is also fitted on the outside of the guide column 65, the bottom of the reset spring 67 is fixed on the L-shaped terminal block 3, the top of the reset spring 67 is rotatably installed with the V-shaped pressure plate 62, and the V-shaped pressure plate 62 is separated from the V-shaped seat 61 through the reset spring 67. In this embodiment, the rotation between the top of the reset spring 67 and the V-shaped pressure plate 62 is used to consume the rotation of the V-shaped pressure plate 62 outside the guide column 65, thereby ensuring the reliable support of the reset spring 67.

[0037] Among them, a threaded groove is opened inside the guide column 65, and a screw rod 68 is connected in the threaded groove. A pressing sleeve 69 is fixed on the top of the screw rod 68. The pressing sleeve 69 is fitted on the outside of the guide column 65 and its bottom surface is in contact with the top surface of the guide sleeve 63. In this embodiment, the screw rod 68 is driven by the spiral movement force between the screw rod 68 and the guide column 65 to cause the V-shaped pressure plate 62 to move downward and press the cable with the V-shaped seat 61. The threaded method has the advantages of convenient operation, stability and reliability.

[0038] Among them, the two ends of the V-shaped seat 61 are respectively facing the terminal block positions of the external terminal block 4 and the L-shaped terminal block 3, and guide seats 610 are fixed at both ends of the V-shaped seat 61. In this embodiment, the guide seat 610 is for the convenience of placing the cable, so that the V-shaped seat 61 and the V-shaped pressure plate 62 can clamp the cable.

[0039] Among them, the plug-in component 7 includes a pin 71 that slides vertically in the external wiring board 4 and a plug-in spring 72 arranged between the pin 71 and the external wiring board 4, as well as an upper extension plate 73 fixed to the upper end of the pin 71 and penetrating the external wiring board 4 and a pressure block 74 fixed to the lower end of the inner side of the side guard plate 5. The plug-in component 7 also includes a slot 75 opened in the interior of the vending machine body 1 and interconnected with the wiring slot 2. The pin 71 is inserted into the slot 75 after squeezing the upper extension plate 73 downward by the pressure block 74, and the pin 71 is disengaged from the slot 75 by the plug-in spring 72. In this embodiment, the plug-in component 7 is linked to the lifting and lowering of the side guard plate 5. After the side guard plate 5 is lowered, the L-shaped wiring board 3 can be locked in the wiring slot 2 through the plug-in component 7, and the front end opening of the wiring slot 2 can be closed, thereby forming a reliable and stable protection for the L-shaped wiring board 3.

[0040] It can be understood that the L-shaped terminal block 3 is firstly provided to facilitate wiring and maintenance work after being pulled out. After entering the wiring slot 2, the L-shaped terminal block 3 can be reliably stabilized inside it under the action of the side guard plate 5, the plug-in component 7 and the tongue lock 8, thereby ensuring structural reliability and having the advantage of convenient operation. Secondly, the clamping component 6 can clamp and protect the external wiring of the L-shaped terminal block 3, enhance the tensile strength of the external cable, and thereby ensure the stable operation of the vending machine body 1.

[0041] A specific application of this embodiment is: Figure 2 The L-shaped wiring board 3 shown in the figure has a wire hole on one side close to the vending machine body 1, and is also equipped with a wiring seat. The wiring slot 2 and the L-shaped wiring board 3 and the side guard plate 5 are provided with a guide groove and a guide rail structure to ensure stable sliding and sliding spacing. The external wiring board 4 has a wire groove. The tongue piece on the tongue lock 8 is vertically downward after opening, and a notch for the vertical movement of the tongue piece is provided inside the vending machine body 1. The bottom of the notch is provided with a space for the tongue piece to rotate upward. After the tongue piece rotates, it contacts the top of the activity space at the lower end of the notch, thereby locking the side guard plate 5. Figure 1-2 As shown, when the L-shaped wiring board 3 is pulled outward, the bottom of the side guard plate 5 is supported by the top of the L-shaped wiring board 3, so the side guard plate 5 will not fall due to its own weight;

[0042] The wiring steps are as follows:

[0043] like Figure 1 In the state shown, the tongue lock 8 is opened and the side guard plate 5 is lifted upward by the key, the bottom of the side guard plate 5 is out of contact with the external wiring board 4, and the pressure block 74 moves upward with the side guard plate 5. The latch 71 is disengaged from the top of the slot 75 under the action of the plug-in spring 72, and the upper extension plate 73 is ejected. The plug-in component 7 is disengaged from the locking of the L-shaped wiring board 3. After the side guard plate 5 moves to the top, the L-shaped wiring board 3 is pulled out horizontally from the inside of the wiring slot 2 through the external wiring board 4, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 Status shown;

[0044] The internal wires of the vending machine body 1 pass through the wire holes on the L-shaped terminal board 3 and are connected to the terminal board when leaving the factory. The pressing sleeve 69 is pinched and the screw rod 68 is rotated. The screw rod 68 drives the pressing sleeve 69 to move upward through the spiral between the screw rod 68 and the guide column 65. At this time, the V-shaped pressing plate 62 is pushed upward under the action of the reset spring 67. The guide block 64 on the V-shaped pressing plate 62 slides in the guide groove 66. The V-shaped pressing plate 62 is first separated from the V-shaped seat 61 through the sliding of the guide block 64 and the guide groove 66. After continuing to slide, the V-shaped pressing plate 62 is driven to rotate 90 degrees on the guide column 65. The specific operation process is as follows Figure 4 Different display states of the three groups of pressing parts 6. According to the above description, the three groups of pressing parts 6 are opened in the order from right to left;

[0045] The external cables are connected to the wiring board on the L-shaped wiring board 3 after passing through the external wiring board 4. After all the cables are connected, the cables are placed on the V-shaped seat 61 in turn, and then the corresponding pressing sleeve 69 is rotated in the opposite direction. Under the action of the moving force of the spiral and the guide block 64 and the guide groove 66, the cables are rotated and moved downward until they are clamped at the inner angle between the V-shaped seat 61 and the V-shaped pressing plate 62. The remaining cables are clamped by the clamping component 6 in turn.

[0046] Slide the L-shaped terminal block 3 into the wiring slot 2, and move the side guard plate 5 downward. After the side guard plate 5 moves downward, the plug-in component 7 will be locked by the squeezing of the pressure block 74 and the upper extension plate 73, thereby locking the L-shaped terminal block 3 in the wiring slot 2, and then the side guard plate 5 and the vending machine body 1 are locked by the tongue lock 8.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "example", "specific example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the utility model disclosed above are only used to help explain the utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementation methods described. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can well understand and use the utility model. The utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine with a wiring protection function, comprising a vending machine body (1) and a wiring slot (2) provided inside the vending machine body (1), characterized in that: The wiring slot (2) is provided with a horizontally slidable L-shaped wiring board (3) inside, an external wiring board (4) is fixed to the lower side of the L-shaped wiring board (3), a vertically slidable side guard plate (5) is also provided at a position of the vending machine body (1) close to the wiring slot (2), a plurality of evenly distributed pressing components (6) are fixed to one side of the L-shaped wiring board (3) close to the external wiring board (4), an inserting component (7) for locking the L-shaped wiring board (3) in the wiring slot (2) is also provided between the side guard plate (5) and the external wiring board (4) and the vending machine body (1), and a tongue lock (8) for locking the side guard plate (5) is also provided between the side guard plate (5) and the vending machine body (1); The pressing component (6) comprises a V-shaped seat (61) fixed on the L-shaped terminal block (3), a V-shaped pressing plate (62) located above the V-shaped seat (61), a guide sleeve (63) fixed on the V-shaped pressing plate (62), and a guide block (64) fixed on the inner side of the guide sleeve (63); The plug-in component (7) comprises a plug pin (71) vertically sliding in the external wiring board (4), a plug-in spring (72) arranged between the plug pin (71) and the external wiring board (4), an upper extension plate (73) fixed to the upper end of the plug pin (71) and penetrating the external wiring board (4), and a pressure block (74) fixed to the lower end of the inner side of the side guard plate (5).

2. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing component (6) further comprises a guide column (65) vertically fixed on the L-shaped wiring board (3), a guide groove (66) provided outside the guide column (65), and a return spring (67) provided between the guide sleeve (63) and the L-shaped wiring board (3).

3. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide sleeve (63) is sleeved on the outside of the guide column (65), the guide groove (66) is respectively formed with vertical and spiral sections, and the guide block (64) slides in the guide groove (66).

4. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The return spring (67) is also sleeved on the outside of the guide column (65), the bottom of the return spring (67) is fixed on the L-shaped terminal board (3), the top of the return spring (67) is rotatably mounted on the V-shaped pressure plate (62), and the V-shaped pressure plate (62) is separated from the V-shaped seat (61) through the return spring (67).

5. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A threaded groove is provided inside the guide column (65), a screw rod (68) is connected in the threaded groove, a pressing sleeve (69) is fixed on the top of the screw rod (68), and the pressing sleeve (69) is sleeved on the outside of the guide column (65) and its bottom surface contacts the top surface of the guide sleeve (63).

6. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the V-shaped seat (61) are respectively oriented toward the connection board positions of the external connection board (4) and the L-shaped connection board (3), and guide seats (610) are fixed to both ends of the V-shaped seat (61).

7. The automatic vending machine with wiring protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in component (7) also includes a slot (75) which is opened inside the vending machine body (1) and communicates with the wiring slot (2); the latch (71) is inserted into the slot (75) after the upper extension plate (73) is pressed downward by the pressing block (74); and the latch (71) is disengaged from the slot (75) by the plug-in spring (72).