Goods channel device of vending machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a goods channel device of a vending machine, which comprises a warehouse with a warehouse chamber, and a goods outlet communicated with the warehouse chamber is arranged on one side of the warehouse; at least part of the separator is located in the bin, the separator is arranged on the bin in an up-down sliding mode, a plurality of separation parts which are arranged from top to bottom and used for separating a plurality of products are arranged on the separator, a separation groove used for containing part of the products is formed between every two adjacent separation parts, and the separation grooves and the goods outlet are oppositely arranged; the pushing piece is arranged on the warehouse and is at least partially arranged in the warehouse chamber; and the driving mechanism is connected with the pushing piece. Products are placed in the warehouse chamber, two adjacent products are separated through the separating part on the separator, the distance between the two products can be effectively reduced, the size of the warehouse is reduced, and the size of the vending machine is reduced. And when the driving mechanism is used for driving, a product is pushed out of the goods outlet through movement of the pushing piece, the length of the pushing piece is far smaller than that of the spring, and the stability of product delivery can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a goods channel device of the automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, a vending machine is a device that delivers the goods needed by the user through a pusher after the user has placed an order by scanning or paying with coins, so that the user can purchase the goods by himself without human intervention. At present, the existing vending machines generally use the spring rotation to drive the product out of the warehouse. The product is placed in the gap on the spring, which makes the gap between the products large, resulting in a large volume of the vending machine. In addition, the spring is formed by a rod-shaped winding and is relatively long. The product to be shipped is located at the very end of the spring, which makes the product out of the warehouse poorly stable, and there is a risk of the goods being caught by the end of the spring when falling, and there is a risk of damage to the product when falling. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the defects and shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a cargo channel device for a vending machine, which is used to solve the problem that the existing vending machine uses spring rotation to drive products out of the warehouse, resulting in large gaps between products and poor stability of product out of the warehouse.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a goods channel device of an automatic vending machine, comprising:

[0005] A warehouse having a chamber for placing products, and a delivery port communicating with the chamber is provided on one side of the warehouse;

[0006] A separator at least partially located in the chamber, the separator being slidably disposed on the chamber, the separator being provided with a plurality of partitions arranged from top to bottom and used to separate a plurality of products, a partition groove for accommodating a portion of the products being formed between two adjacent partitions, the partition groove being arranged opposite to the delivery port;

[0007] A pusher disposed on the cargo hold and at least partially disposed within the cargo hold;

[0008] and a driving mechanism connected to the pushing member, wherein the pushing member pushes a product toward the delivery port when the driving mechanism is driven.

[0009] Furthermore, the separator includes a connecting plate and vertical walls connected to both sides of the connecting plate, and the dividing portion is plate-shaped and arranged on the vertical walls.

[0010] Furthermore, two opposite side walls of the chamber are provided with slide grooves, and a slider is provided on the vertical wall, and the slider is at least partially placed in the slide grooves;

[0011] The bottom of the cargo hold is provided with a clearance opening at a position corresponding to the partition, and at least a portion of the vertical wall is placed in the clearance opening.

[0012] Furthermore, the size of the delivery port matches the length and width of the product, the delivery port is arranged close to the bottom surface of the warehouse, and the pushing member is used to push the product located at the bottom of the warehouse to move; the connecting plate is located above the bottom surface of the warehouse, and a limiting column is arranged on the top of the connecting plate. A limiting opening is opened on the top of the warehouse, and the limiting column is inserted into the limiting opening.

[0013] Furthermore, the pushing member is arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin, and a limiting sliding hole is opened at the bottom of the cargo bin in a direction perpendicular to the delivery port, and the pushing member is at least partially passed through the limiting sliding hole and then placed in the warehouse.

[0014] Furthermore, the pushing member includes a connecting block connected to the driving mechanism, a connecting rod connected to both sides of the connecting block, and a pushing block formed by bending the connecting rod; the number of the limiting sliding holes is two, and one end of each pushing block passes through a limiting sliding hole and is placed in the chamber.

[0015] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a motor and a transmission mechanism connected to the motor, the connecting block is connected to the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the pushing block to move closer to the delivery port when the motor is driven.

[0016] Further, the transmission mechanism includes a screw connected to the motor;

[0017] The connecting block is connected to the screw through a screw bearing or a thread. The motor, lever and screw are all arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin. The motor is located between the delivery port and the pushing member. The screw is located on the side of the motor away from the delivery port.

[0018] Furthermore, the aisle device of the vending machine also includes a circuit board arranged on the cargo bin and a first detection sensor and a second detection sensor electrically connected to the circuit board; the first detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole close to the delivery port, and the second detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole away from the delivery port; the first detection sensor feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board when the pushing member is located at the end of the limiting slide hole close to the delivery port, and the circuit board stops driving the motor according to the electrical signal fed back by the first detection sensor; the second detection sensor feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board when the pushing member is located at the end of the limiting slide hole away from the delivery port, and the circuit board stops driving the motor according to the electrical signal fed back by the second detection sensor.

[0019] Furthermore, the aisle device of the vending machine also includes a pressure block arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin, the pressure block is connected to the cargo bin to form an installation cavity, and the motor is arranged in the installation cavity.

[0020] Beneficial effects of the utility model: Compared with the prior art, the utility model is provided with a separator that can slide up and down on the chamber, so that when the product is placed in the chamber, the separator on the separator is used to separate two adjacent products, so that when a product is shipped, the friction between the two adjacent products can be reduced, and the distance between the two products can be effectively reduced, and the volume of the warehouse can be reduced, so as to reduce the volume of the vending machine. In addition, when the driving mechanism is driven, the pusher is used to move to realize the product being pushed out of the delivery port. The length of the pusher is much smaller than the length of the spring, which can improve the stability of pushing the product out of the chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram from another perspective of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is the structural diagram of the separator of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the utility model from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the pusher of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the warehouse body of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the pusher and the bin body of the utility model. Implementation

[0029] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the present embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] Please refer to the attached Figure 1-8 ,The cargo channel device of the vending machine in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] The cargo channel device of the vending machine includes: a warehouse 1 having a warehouse 10, wherein the warehouse 10 is used to place products, and a delivery port 14 connected to the warehouse 10 is opened on one side of the warehouse 1; a divider 6 at least partially located in the warehouse 10, wherein the divider 6 is slidably arranged on the warehouse 10, and a plurality of partitions 64 arranged from top to bottom and used to separate a plurality of products are provided on the divider 6, and a partition groove 63 for accommodating part of the products is formed between two adjacent partitions 64, and the partition groove 63 is arranged opposite to the delivery port 14; a pushing member 2 arranged on the warehouse 1 and at least partially placed in the warehouse 10; and a driving mechanism 3 connected to the pushing member 2, wherein the pushing member 2 pushes a product toward the delivery port 14 when the driving mechanism 3 is driven.

[0032] The utility model configures a separator 6 that can slide up and down on the chamber 10, so that when the product is placed in the chamber 10, the separator 64 on the separator 6 can separate two adjacent products, so that when a product is shipped, the friction between the two adjacent products can be reduced, and the distance between the two products can be effectively reduced, the volume of the warehouse 1 can be reduced, and the volume of the vending machine can be reduced. In addition, when the driving mechanism 3 is driven, the pusher 2 is used to move to push the product out of the delivery port 14. The length of the pusher 2 is much smaller than the length of the spring, which can improve the stability of pushing the product out of the warehouse, so as to solve the problem that the existing vending machine uses the spring rotation to drive the product out of the warehouse, resulting in a large gap between the products and poor stability of the product out of the warehouse, and can prevent the risk of the product hanging on the end of the spring.

[0033] In one embodiment, the separator 6 includes a connecting plate 61 and vertical walls 62 connected to both sides of the connecting plate 61, and the partition 64 is plate-shaped and disposed on the vertical walls 62. That is, the partition grooves 63 are in two rows to effectively separate the products and improve the separation effect.

[0034] In one embodiment, in order to realize the upward and downward sliding connection of the divider 6 with the chamber 10, two opposite side walls of the chamber 10 are provided with slide grooves 16, and a slider 17 is provided on the vertical wall 62, and the slider 17 is at least partially placed in the slide groove 16. A clearance opening 17 is provided at the bottom of the cargo hold 1 at a position corresponding to the divider 64, and at least a portion of the vertical wall 62 is placed in the clearance opening 17.

[0035] In one embodiment, the size of the delivery port 14 matches the length and width of the product, and the delivery port 14 is arranged close to the bottom surface of the chamber 10. The pusher 2 is used to push the product at the bottom of the chamber 10 to move, that is, only one product can be pushed out when the pusher 2 moves. After the pusher 2 pushes the product at the bottom of the chamber 10 and it is taken away by the user, the separator 6 moves downward under the gravity of itself and the product, so that the product at the bottom of the chamber 10 is aligned with the delivery port 14, so that the product can be shipped out of the chamber.

[0036] In one embodiment, the connecting plate 61 is located above the bottom surface of the chamber 10, a limiting column 65 is provided on the top of the connecting plate 61, a limiting opening 121 is provided on the top of the cargo bin 1, and the limiting column 65 is inserted into the limiting opening 121. The limiting column 65 and the limiting opening 121 are further limited, so that the up and down movement of the separator 6 can be more stable.

[0037] In one embodiment, the pusher 2 is disposed at the bottom of the cargo bin 1. A limited sliding hole 12 is provided at the bottom of the cargo bin 1 in a direction perpendicular to the delivery port 14. The pusher 2 at least partially passes through the limited sliding hole 12 and is placed in the chamber 10. The limited sliding hole 12 is used to limit the movement stroke of the pusher 2 to control the length of the product out of the chamber. Thus, when the length of the limited sliding hole 12 is short, only a small part of the product is pushed out of the chamber 10 to prevent the product from falling and damaging the product.

[0038] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of pushing the product to move in this embodiment, the pushing member 2 includes a connecting block 21 connected to the driving mechanism 3, a connecting rod 22 connected to both sides of the connecting block 21, and a pushing block 23 formed by bending the connecting rod 22; the number of the limiting sliding holes 12 is two, and one end of each of the pushing blocks 23 passes through a limiting sliding hole 12 and is placed in the chamber 10. Specifically, the height of the pushing block 23 placed in the chamber 10 is less than or equal to the height of a product.

[0039] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a motor 31 and a transmission mechanism connected to the motor 31 , the connecting block 21 is connected to the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the pushing block 23 to move closer to the delivery port 14 when the motor 31 is driven.

[0040] In one embodiment, the transmission mechanism includes a screw rod 32 connected to the motor 31. The connecting block 21 is connected to the screw rod 32 through the screw rod 32 bearing or thread. The motor 31, the lever, and the screw rod 32 are all arranged at the bottom of the warehouse 1. The motor 31 is located between the delivery port 14 and the pusher 2. The screw rod 32 is located on the side of the motor 31 away from the delivery port 14. When the motor 31 is driven, the screw rod 32 is driven to rotate to drive the pusher 2 to move. In other embodiments, the transmission mechanism can also be a belt transmission mechanism, and the pusher 2 is connected to the belt on the belt transmission mechanism, which can also realize the movement of the pusher 2; or, the transmission mechanism can also be a gear driving a rack to move, etc.

[0041] In one embodiment, the aisle device of the vending machine further includes a circuit board 8 arranged on the cargo bin 1, and a first detection sensor 7 and a second detection sensor electrically connected to the circuit board 8; the first detection sensor 7 is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole 12 close to the delivery port 14, and the second detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole 12 away from the delivery port 14; the first detection sensor 7 feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board 8 when the push member 2 is located at one end of the limiting slide hole 12 close to the delivery port 14, and the circuit board 8 stops driving the motor 31 according to the electrical signal fed back by the first detection sensor 7; the second detection sensor feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board 8 when the push member 2 is located at one end of the limiting slide hole 12 away from the delivery port 14, and the circuit board 8 stops driving the motor 31 according to the electrical signal fed back by the second detection sensor, so that the driving mechanism 3 can work in an orderly manner.

[0042] In one embodiment, the aisle device of the vending machine further includes a pressure block disposed at the bottom of the cargo bin 1 , wherein the pressure block is connected to the cargo bin 1 to form an installation cavity 15 , and the motor 31 is disposed in the installation cavity 15 to install the motor 31 at the bottom of the cargo bin 1 .

[0043] In one embodiment, to facilitate the assembly of the divider 6 and the cargo warehouse 1, the cargo warehouse 1 includes a warehouse body 11 with an opening at the top and a cover plate 12 connected to the warehouse body, the warehouse chamber 10 is formed by connecting the cover plate 12 and the warehouse body 11, the limit opening 121 is located on the cover plate 12, and the slide groove 16, the clearance opening 17, the driving mechanism 3, the delivery port 14, and the pushing member 2 are all located on the warehouse body 11.

[0044] The above embodiments of the utility model are merely examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. However, obvious changes or modifications derived from the essence of the utility model still fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A goods channel device for a vending machine, characterized in that: include: A warehouse having a chamber for placing products, and a delivery port communicating with the chamber is provided on one side of the warehouse; A separator at least partially located in the chamber, the separator being slidably disposed on the chamber, the separator being provided with a plurality of partitions arranged from top to bottom and used to separate a plurality of products, a partition groove for accommodating a portion of the products being formed between two adjacent partitions, the partition groove being arranged opposite to the delivery port; A pusher disposed on the cargo hold and at least partially disposed within the cargo hold; and a driving mechanism connected to the pushing member, wherein the pushing member pushes a product toward the delivery port when the driving mechanism is driven.

2. The aisle device of the vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separator comprises a connecting plate and vertical walls connected to both sides of the connecting plate, and the dividing portion is plate-shaped and arranged on the vertical walls.

3. The aisle device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Slide grooves are provided on two opposite side walls of the chamber, and a slider is provided on the vertical wall, and the slider is at least partially placed in the slide grooves; The bottom of the cargo hold is provided with a clearance opening at a position corresponding to the partition, and at least a portion of the vertical wall is placed in the clearance opening.

4. The aisle device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The size of the delivery port matches the length and width of the product, and the delivery port is arranged close to the bottom surface of the warehouse. The pushing member is used to push the product located at the bottom of the warehouse to move; the connecting plate is located above the bottom surface of the warehouse, and a limiting column is arranged on the top of the connecting plate. A limiting opening is opened on the top of the warehouse, and the limiting column is inserted into the limiting opening.

5. The aisle device of the automatic vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The pushing member is arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin, and a limited sliding hole is provided at the bottom of the cargo bin in a direction perpendicular to the delivery port, and the pushing member is at least partially passed through the limited sliding hole and then placed in the bin.

6. The aisle device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pushing member includes a connecting block connected to the driving mechanism, connecting rods connected to both sides of the connecting block, and a pushing block formed by bending the connecting rods; there are two limiting sliding holes, and one end of each pushing block passes through a limiting sliding hole and is placed in the chamber.

7. The aisle device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a motor and a transmission mechanism connected to the motor, the connecting block is connected to the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the pushing block to move close to the delivery port when the motor is driven.

8. The channel device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a screw connected to the motor; The connecting block is connected to the screw through a screw bearing or a thread. The motor, lever and screw are all arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin. The motor is located between the delivery port and the pushing member. The screw is located on the side of the motor away from the delivery port.

9. The channel device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a circuit board arranged on the cargo hold, and a first detection sensor and a second detection sensor electrically connected to the circuit board; the first detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole close to the delivery port, and the second detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the end of the limiting slide hole away from the delivery port; the first detection sensor feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board when the pushing member is located at the end of the limiting slide hole close to the delivery port, and the circuit board stops driving the motor according to the electrical signal fed back by the first detection sensor; the second detection sensor feeds back an electrical signal to the circuit board when the pushing member is located at the end of the limiting slide hole away from the delivery port, and the circuit board stops driving the motor according to the electrical signal fed back by the second detection sensor.

10. The channel device of the automatic vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure block arranged at the bottom of the cargo bin, the pressure block is connected to the cargo bin to form an installation cavity, and the motor is arranged in the installation cavity.

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