Commemorative coin pushing mechanism and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a commemorative coin pushing mechanism and a vending machine, the commemorative coin pushing mechanism comprises a coin storage mechanism for storing commemorative coins, a mounting seat and a cabinet body mounted on the vending machine, and the coin storage mechanism is arranged above the mounting seat; the driving mechanism is mounted between the mounting seat and the coin storage mechanism and is provided with a coin pushing piece which rotates around the driving mechanism; the coin outlet station is arranged between the driving mechanism and the coin storage mechanism and is used for placing commemorative coins to be discharged; the coin pushing piece is used for pushing the commemorative coins located on the coin outlet station. When the commemorative coins are pushed, the commemorative coins at the bottommost part of the coin storage mechanism are located at a coin outlet station, the driving mechanism pushes the coin pushing piece to push the commemorative coins to a coin outlet channel of the vending machine, then the driving mechanism drives the coin pushing piece to rotate around the driving mechanism to return to an original point, and the coin is pushed in a rotating mode. Therefore, the weight of all commemorative coins in the coin storage mechanism is prevented from extruding the coin pushing piece downwards, the abrasion of the motor is reduced, the service life is prolonged, the structure is simple, and the cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a commemorative coin pushing mechanism and an automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not restricted by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. They are a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. And with the changes in the market, vending machines have also appeared in various styles, including vending machines that sell commemorative coins.

[0003] A commemorative coin vending machine is a vending machine specially used for selling commemorative coins. A commemorative coin pushing mechanism is provided inside the machine to push the stored commemorative coins to the delivery port for customers to take away. In existing vending machines, the commemorative coin pushing mechanism usually has an opening of the same size as the commemorative coin in the middle of the coin pushing plate. The coin pushing plate is driven by a motor to move to the bottom of the coin storage mechanism, so that the commemorative coin falls into the opening. Then the motor drives the coin pushing plate to move to the delivery hole, so that the opening overlaps with the delivery hole, so that the commemorative coin falls from the opening to the delivery hole and then to the delivery port.

[0004] This commemorative coin pusher mechanism has some problems. First, its structure is relatively complex and the manufacturing cost is high. Second, since the coin pusher plate moves back and forth at the bottom of the coin depositing mechanism, the coin pusher plate is greatly worn and has a short service life. In addition, when the motor pushes the coin pusher plate, the commemorative coins in the coin depositing mechanism push the coin pusher plate downward together, which will further increase the wear of the motor and affect its service life.

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a commemorative coin pushing mechanism and an automatic vending machine to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the first aspect of the utility model provides a commemorative coin pushing mechanism, including a coin depositing mechanism for storing commemorative coins, including: a mounting seat, installed on the cabinet of the vending machine, and the coin depositing mechanism is arranged above the mounting seat; a driving mechanism, installed between the mounting seat and the coin depositing mechanism, and provided with a coin pushing member rotating around the driving mechanism; a coin output station, arranged between the driving mechanism and the coin depositing mechanism, for placing commemorative coins to be output; the coin pushing member is used to push the commemorative coins located on the coin output station.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a shell, a driving component and a transmission belt. The driving component is installed in the shell, the transmission belt is sleeved on the shell, the output end of the driving component is connected to the transmission belt to drive the transmission belt to rotate around the shell, and the coin pusher is installed on the transmission belt.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the outer surface of the shell is inwardly concave to form a rotation path, and the transmission belt is sleeved on the rotation path.

[0010] A further technical solution includes a counting component, which is installed on the shell and has a sensing end extending out of the shell.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the counting component includes a first sensor and a second sensor, and the first sensor and the second sensor are respectively mounted in the mounting groove.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the sensing end of the first sensor is exposed from the installation slot and is located at the coin dispensing station, and the sensing end of the second sensor is exposed from the installation slot and is located at the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the coin deposit mechanism includes a coin deposit rack and a coin deposit tube installed on the cabinet of the vending machine. The coin deposit tube is installed on the coin deposit rack. The top of the coin deposit tube is provided with a coin input port for placing commemorative coins, and the bottom of the coin deposit tube is provided with a coin output port for outputting commemorative coins. The coin output port and the shell form the coin output station for outputting commemorative coins.

[0014] In a further technical solution, an anti-slip member is provided on the top of the shell.

[0015] In a further technical solution, a guide is provided between the driving mechanism and the coin depositing mechanism, the guide is installed on the coin depositing mechanism, and the guide covers the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station.

[0016] In the second aspect, the utility model also provides an automatic vending machine, including a cabinet, a coin output channel and a commemorative coin pushing mechanism, the commemorative coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel are respectively installed in the cabinet, the coin output channel is arranged in front of the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, and is used to receive the commemorative coins pushed out from the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet is provided with a coin withdrawal port connected to the coin output channel.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0018] When the commemorative coin pushing mechanism of the utility model pushes commemorative coins, the commemorative coin at the bottom of the coin depositing mechanism is located at the coin dispensing position, and the driving mechanism pushes the coin pushing member to push the commemorative coin to the coin dispensing channel of the automatic vending machine. Then the driving mechanism drives the coin pushing member to rotate around the driving mechanism and return to the original point. The rotating coin pushing method avoids the weight of all the commemorative coins in the coin depositing mechanism from squeezing the coin pushing member downward, thereby reducing the wear of the motor and extending the service life. The structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0019] The automatic vending machine of the utility model includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, so they are not described in detail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a commemorative coin pushing mechanism.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the driving mechanism.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a vending machine.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure after hiding some parts.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] 1. Coin deposit mechanism; 11. Coin deposit rack; 12. Coin deposit tube;

[0029] 2. Mounting seat;

[0030] 3. driving mechanism; 31. housing; 311. mounting groove; 312. anti-slip member; 32. transmission belt; 33. rotation path;

[0031] 4. Coin pusher;

[0032] 5. Coin dispensing station;

[0033] 6. Counting component; 61. First sensor; 62. Second sensor;

[0034] 7. Cabinet; 71. Coin withdrawal port;

[0035] 8. Coin issuance channel;

[0036] 9. Commemorative coins;

[0037] 10. Guide parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] See Figure 1-6 As shown, the commemorative coin pushing mechanism includes a coin depositing mechanism 1 for storing commemorative coins 9, including: a mounting seat 2, mounted on a cabinet 7 of the vending machine, the coin depositing mechanism 1 is arranged above the mounting seat 2; a driving mechanism 3, mounted between the mounting seat 2 and the coin depositing mechanism 1, and provided with a coin pushing member 4 rotating around the driving mechanism 3; a coin output station 5, arranged between the driving mechanism 3 and the coin depositing mechanism 1, for placing the commemorative coins 9 to be output; the coin pushing member 4 is used to push the commemorative coins 9 located on the coin output station 5.

[0045] The commemorative coin 9 at the bottom of the coin deposit mechanism 1 is located at the coin output station 5. The driving mechanism 3 pushes the coin pushing member 4 to push the commemorative coin 9 to the coin output channel 8 of the vending machine. Then the driving mechanism 3 drives the coin pushing member 4 to rotate around the driving mechanism 3 and return to the origin. The rotating coin pushing method prevents the weight of all the commemorative coins 9 in the coin deposit mechanism 1 from squeezing the coin pushing member 4 downward, thereby reducing the wear of the motor and extending the service life. The structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0046] In a further specific embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a housing 31, a driving assembly and a transmission belt 32, wherein the driving assembly is installed in the housing 31, the transmission belt 32 is sleeved in the housing 31, the output end of the driving assembly is connected to the transmission belt 32, and is used to drive the transmission belt 32 to rotate around the housing 31, and the coin pusher 4 is installed on the transmission belt 32. It should be noted that the driving assembly of this embodiment uses a gear box, and the rotation of the gear box drives the transmission belt 32 to rotate around the housing 31, thereby realizing the rotation of the coin pusher 4 around the housing 31, which has a simple structure and strong practicality. It should be noted that the driving assembly of this embodiment is arranged in the housing 31, so it is not shown in the figure.

[0047] In a further specific embodiment, the outer surface of the shell 31 is inwardly concave to form a rotation path 33, and the transmission belt 32 is sleeved on the rotation path 33. It should be noted that the lower end of the coin pusher 4 is located in the rotation path 33, and the upper end of the coin pusher 4 is exposed from the rotation path and is located at the coin dispensing station 5. The height of the upper end of the coin pusher 4 is less than the thickness of the commemorative coin 9. Therefore, when the coin pusher 4 pushes the commemorative coin 9 out of the coin dispensing station 5 and enters the coin dispensing channel 8, the coin pusher 4 also leaves the coin dispensing station 5, thereby avoiding the weight of all the commemorative coins 9 in the coin depositing mechanism 1 pressing the coin pusher 4 downward during the process of the coin pusher 4 returning to the origin, thereby reducing the wear of the motor and extending the service life of the motor. It should be understood that when the commemorative coin 9 is located at the coin dispensing station 5, the transmission belt 32 is located in the rotation path 33 and is lower than the shell 31.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment, the number of the coin pusher 4 in this embodiment is 1, that is, each time a coin is pushed, the driving assembly drives the coin pusher 4 to rotate one circle around the housing 31 and then returns to the origin. In other specific embodiments, the number of the coin pusher 4 can be 2, that is, each time a coin is pushed, the driving assembly drives two coin pushers 4 to rotate half a circle, the first coin pusher 4 rotates and moves to the second coin pusher 4, and the second coin pusher 4 rotates and moves to the initial position of the first coin pusher 4.

[0049] In a further specific embodiment, a counting assembly 6 is included, the counting assembly 6 is installed on the housing 31, and the sensing end of the counting assembly 6 extends out of the housing 31. The housing 31 is provided with a mounting slot 311, and the counting assembly 6 includes a first sensor 61 and a second sensor 62, and the first sensor 61 and the second sensor 62 are respectively installed in the mounting slot 311. The number of commemorative coins 9 output is sensed by the setting of the counting assembly 6.

[0050] In a further specific embodiment, the sensing end of the first sensor 61 exposes the installation slot 311 and is located at the coin dispensing station 5, and the sensing end of the second sensor 62 exposes the installation slot 311 and is located at the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station 5. It should be noted that the utility model senses whether there are commemorative coins 9 in the coin depositing mechanism 1 through the sensing end of the first sensor 61, and when it is sensed that there are no commemorative coins 9, the sale of the commemorative coins 9 in the coin depositing mechanism 1 is stopped in time. The number of commemorative coins 9 is sensed through the sensing end of the second sensor 62, and when the commemorative coin 9 presses the sensing end of the second sensor 62 and then leaves the sensing end of the second sensor 62, it is displayed that the coin is successfully dispensed. If the sensing end of the second sensor 62 is pressed for a set time during the coin dispensing process, a fault will be displayed, and the structure is simple and easy to use.

[0051] In a further specific embodiment, the coin deposit mechanism 1 includes a coin deposit rack 11 and a coin deposit tube 12 installed on the vending machine cabinet 7, the coin deposit tube 12 is installed on the coin deposit rack 11, the top of the coin deposit tube 12 is provided with a coin input port for placing commemorative coins 9, and the bottom of the coin deposit tube 12 is provided with a coin output port for outputting commemorative coins 9, and the coin output station 5 for outputting commemorative coins 9 is formed between the coin output port and the shell 31.

[0052] The number of commemorative coins 9 is supplemented through the coin inlet, and the commemorative coins 9 are transferred through the coin outlet. That is, the lowest commemorative coin 9 passes through the coin outlet and moves to the coin outlet station 5. It should be noted that the number of the coin storage tubes 12 is 8, and the 8 coin storage tubes 12 are distributed at equal distances on the coin storage rack 11, and a coin pusher 4 and a driving mechanism 3 are correspondingly arranged below each coin storage tube 12. In other specific embodiments, the number of coin storage tubes 12 can also be 6, 10, or 12. It should be noted that the models of the commemorative coins 9 in the coin storage tubes 12 can be multiple, such as 10 coin storage tubes 12 respectively corresponding to two different specifications of commemorative coins 9, and the different specifications can be different shapes, or just different patterns of the commemorative coins 9. It is also possible that the specifications of the commemorative coins 9 in 9 of the coin storage tubes 12 are the same, and the specifications of the commemorative coins 9 in another coin storage tube 12 are different.

[0053] In a further specific embodiment, an anti-slip member 312 is provided on the top of the shell 31. The anti-slip member 312 is made of plastic material or rubber material. When the commemorative coin 9 falls into the coin dispensing station 5, the commemorative coin 9 is located on the anti-slip member 312. As a preferred embodiment, the anti-slip member 312 of this embodiment is made of plastic material, preferably ABS material. The provision of the anti-slip member 312 increases the friction between the commemorative coin 9 and the shell 31, so as to avoid the subsequent addition of the commemorative coins 9 causing a certain impact on the bottom commemorative coin 9 during replenishment, so that the commemorative coin 9 located on the coin dispensing station 5 is offset.

[0054] In a further specific embodiment, a guide member 10 is provided between the driving mechanism 3 and the coin depositing mechanism 1, the guide member 10 is installed on the coin depositing mechanism 1, and the guide member 10 covers the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station 5. The commemorative coin 9 at the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station 5 is guided by the guide member 10 to prevent the commemorative coin 9 from being lifted up by the sensing end of the second sensor 62 when moving onto the second sensor 62, resulting in the coin not being dispensed in place.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] See Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the automatic vending machine includes a cabinet 7, a coin output channel 8 and a commemorative coin pushing mechanism, wherein the commemorative coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel 8 are respectively installed in the cabinet 7, the coin output channel 8 is arranged in front of the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, and is used to receive the commemorative coin 9 pushed out from the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet 7 is provided with a coin taking port 71 connected to the coin output channel 8. The automatic vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of the embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0057] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean 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 representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0058] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments. As long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, they should be within the scope of protection required by the present invention, such as: different combinations of specific embodiments, different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A commemorative coin pushing mechanism, comprising a coin storing mechanism (1) for storing commemorative coins (9), characterized in that: include: A mounting seat (2) is mounted on a cabinet (7) of the automatic vending machine, and the coin deposit mechanism (1) is arranged above the mounting seat (2); A driving mechanism (3) is installed between the mounting seat (2) and the coin depositing mechanism (1), and is provided with a coin pushing member (4) that rotates around the driving mechanism (3); A coin dispensing station (5), arranged between the driving mechanism (3) and the coin depositing mechanism (1), for placing commemorative coins (9) to be dispensed; The coin pushing member (4) is used to push the commemorative coin (9) located on the coin output station (5).

2. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) comprises a housing (31), a driving component and a transmission belt (32); the driving component is installed in the housing (31); the transmission belt (32) is sleeved on the housing (31); the output end of the driving component is connected to the transmission belt (32) for driving the transmission belt (32) to rotate around the housing (31); and the coin pusher (4) is installed on the transmission belt (32).

3. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the housing (31) is inwardly concave to form a rotating path (33), and the transmission belt (32) is sleeved on the rotating path (33).

4. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: It comprises a counting component (6), wherein the counting component (6) is mounted on the housing (31), and the sensing end of the counting component (6) extends out of the housing (31).

5. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (31) is provided with a mounting groove (311), and the counting component (6) comprises a first sensor (61) and a second sensor (62), and the first sensor (61) and the second sensor (62) are respectively mounted in the mounting groove (311).

6. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sensing end of the first sensor (61) is exposed from the mounting slot (311) and is located at the coin dispensing station (5), and the sensing end of the second sensor (62) is exposed from the mounting slot (311) and is located at the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station (5).

7. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The coin deposit mechanism (1) comprises a coin deposit rack (11) and a coin deposit tube (12) mounted on a vending machine cabinet (7); the coin deposit tube (12) is mounted on the coin deposit rack (11); a coin inlet for placing commemorative coins (9) is arranged at the top of the coin deposit tube (12); a coin outlet for dispensing commemorative coins (9) is arranged at the bottom of the coin deposit tube (12); and the coin outlet (5) for dispensing commemorative coins (9) is formed between the coin outlet and the housing (31).

8. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-slip member (312) is provided on the top of the housing (31).

9. The commemorative coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide member (10) is provided between the driving mechanism (3) and the coin depositing mechanism (1), the guide member (10) being installed on the coin depositing mechanism (1), and the guide member (10) covering the coin dispensing end of the coin dispensing station (5).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cabinet (7), a coin output channel (8) and a commemorative coin pushing mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the commemorative coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel (8) are respectively installed in the cabinet (7), the coin output channel (8) is arranged in front of the commemorative coin pushing mechanism and is used to receive the commemorative coins (9) pushed out from the commemorative coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet (7) is provided with a coin taking port (71) connected with the coin output channel (8).

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