Grabbing hook structure of washing ball vending machine

By designing a grapple hook for a washing ball vending machine with a specific structure, the problem of washing balls being easily damaged in the environment with large humidity and temperature changes in the prior art is solved, and the safe acquisition and rotation transportation of washing balls are achieved, improving the The sales efficiency of vending machines.

CN222439998UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07DONGGUAN JIAFENG MECHANICAL EQUIP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420750317.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-12
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing laundry ball vending machines are difficult to effectively prevent the laundry ball from being damaged when the environmental humidity and temperature changes, and the grappling hook structure is unreasonable, which affects the safe acquisition and sale of laundry balls.

Method used

A grapple hook structure of the laundry ball vending machine is designed, and the grapple hook is driven to rotate clockwise by chain. The grapple hook includes the installation connection part, the limit part, the pressure bearing part, the hollow part and the edge part. Through the cooperation of these components, it is realized. Safe grabbing and rotary transport of laundry balls.

Benefits of technology

This design effectively prevents the washing ball from being damaged during acquisition and transportation, ensures the integrity of the washing ball, and improves the sales efficiency of the vending machine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes washing ball vending machine grab hook structure, which relates to the technical field of vending machines, and comprises a chain and a grab hook, the chain and the grab hook are fixed through a connecting piece, the grab hook comprises an installation connecting part, a limiting part, a pressure bearing part and an edge warping part which are integrally formed, and a triangular convex block is fixedly arranged on the upper part of the installation connecting part through a bolt. The middle of the pressure-bearing portion is provided with a hollow portion, the end of the pressure-bearing portion is bent upwards to form an edge warping portion, the upward bending angle is 130 degrees, and the washing ball can be effectively prevented from falling off from the grapnel. According to the grapnel structure of the washing ball vending machine, the chain serves as a driving carrier to drive the multiple grapnels to rotate in the clockwise direction, in the rotating process, each grapnel can pass through a washing ball storage area, after passing, each grapnel carries one washing ball, and the washing balls are obtained in the mode to be sold; and the washing ball cannot be damaged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a grab hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Laundry balls are small transparent balls with laundry detergent wrapped in a water-soluble film. They are small in size and will automatically dissolve when thrown into the washing machine and stirred with water. The outer packaging film of the laundry ball is soft, smooth and very thin. It is a product that changes greatly due to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. It has very poor acid resistance, and its shear tension and pressure resistance are very small. It will break if poked by a sharp object. The place where this kind of laundry ball vending machine is used is generally where there is a washing machine for rent nearby, and the environment is humid. At the same time, the profit of selling such products is generally not high. Based on this environmental background, we proposed a grab hook mechanism for the laundry ball vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a grab hook structure for a laundry ball vending machine, which solves the problems raised by the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a grab hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine, comprising:

[0005] A chain capable of rotating in a fixed direction;

[0006] A connecting piece fixedly connected to the side of each section of the chain;

[0007] A grab hook, the grab hook is fixedly mounted on the side of any one of the connecting pieces;

[0008] The grab hook comprises: an installation connection portion, and the installation connection portion is fixedly connected to the end surface of the connecting piece.

[0009] Furthermore, a triangular protrusion is provided on an upper portion of one side of the grab hook, and the triangular protrusion is fixedly mounted on an upper portion of the mounting connection portion, so as to prevent the laundry balls from accumulating there.

[0010] Furthermore, the grab hook is provided with a limiting portion, a pressure-bearing portion, a hollow portion and a warping portion, and the limiting portion is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting connection portion;

[0011] The pressure-bearing portion is fixedly connected to the end of the limiting portion;

[0012] The hollow portion is reserved and arranged in the middle of the pressure-bearing portion;

[0013] The warped edge portion is fixedly connected to the end of the pressure-bearing portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting piece is an "L"-shaped component, with holes reserved on both sides.

[0015] Furthermore, a hole is also reserved on the side of the installation connection portion away from the limiting portion, and the grab hook is fixedly installed on the side of the connecting piece by bolts.

[0016] Furthermore, the cross section of the triangular protrusion is an equilateral triangle, with the tip facing outward and having rounded corners.

[0017] Furthermore, the cross section of the limiting portion is in an "A" shape, and a groove body is provided at the bottom, two sides of the groove body are fixedly connected to the pressure-bearing portion, and the groove body is connected to the hollow portion.

[0018] Furthermore, the angle between the pressure-bearing portion and the warping edge portion is 130°.

[0019] The utility model provides a grab hook structure for a laundry ball vending machine. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The grab hook structure of the laundry ball vending machine uses a chain as a driving carrier to drive a plurality of grab hooks to rotate in a clockwise direction. During the rotation process, each grab hook will pass through the storage area of ​​the laundry balls. After passing through, each grab hook will carry a laundry ball. In this way, the laundry balls are obtained and sold without causing damage to the laundry balls. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotation direction of the grab hook carrying the laundry ball in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grab hook in the utility model from the first perspective;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the grab hook in the utility model from a second viewing angle.

[0025] In the figure: 1. chain; 2. connector; 3. hook; 31. mounting connection part; 32. triangular protrusion; 33. limiting part; 34. pressure-bearing part; 35. hollow part; 36. warped edge part; 4. washing ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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.

[0027] See also Figure 1 , 2 The utility model provides a technical solution: a hook structure for a laundry ball vending machine, comprising a chain 1 and a hook 3. Figure 2 Taking the perspective as a reference, the chain 1 rotates in a clockwise direction (the chain 1 is driven by an internal gear set, not shown in the figure), and the chain 1 and the grab hook 3 are connected and fixed by an "L"-shaped connecting piece 2. Holes are reserved at both ends of the connecting piece 2, and the grab hook 3 is installed on the connecting piece 2 by bolts.

[0028] In addition, the grab hook 3 includes a mounting connection portion 31, a limiting portion 33, a pressure bearing portion 34 and a warping portion 36. Figure 3 , 4 It can be seen that the various parts of the grab hook 3 are formed by bending, so the connecting portion 31, the limiting portion 33, the pressure-bearing portion 34 and the warping portion 36 are a whole, the installation connecting portion 31 is connected to the connecting member 2 by bolts, and a triangular protrusion 32 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the installation connecting portion 31 by bolts. The main function of the triangular protrusion 32 is to prevent two laundry balls 4 from being stacked on the grab hook 3 when the laundry ball 4 is obtained at one time. Therefore, the existence of the triangular protrusion 32 makes it possible for each grab hook 3 to carry only one laundry ball 4. Therefore, it is necessary to set the cross-section of the triangular protrusion 32 to be an equilateral triangle, and the tip is facing In addition, in order to protect the washing ball 4, the tip is also provided with a rounded corner, and the bottom end of the limiting portion 33 begins to fork to form two pressure-bearing portions 34, and the pressure-bearing portion 34 is the position for carrying the washing ball 4. Because of the fork, a hollow portion 35 is hollowed out in the middle of the pressure-bearing portion 34. The existence of the hollow portion 35 makes the bottom of the washing ball 4 sink a little bit, because the washing ball 4 is an outer layer of membrane with a structure of laundry liquid inside, which has good flexibility. The end of the pressure-bearing portion 34 is bent upward to form a warped edge portion 36, and the upward bending angle is 130°, which can effectively prevent the washing ball 4 from falling off the hook 3.

[0029] When in use, the movement trajectory of each grab hook 3 is as follows Figure 2 As shown, it includes four cycle actions of grabbing, waiting, releasing and idling. Specifically for each station:

[0030] Grabbing materials: Driven by the chain 1, the grab hook 3 passes through the bottom of the hopper (the hopper is not shown in the figure) and enters the hopper. When the washing ball 4 enters the pressure-bearing part 34 of the grab hook 3, the warped edge part 36 is a 130° inclined surface. Under the action of external force, the washing ball 4 will automatically move toward the limiting part 33 and adhere to the surface of the limiting part 33. Subsequently, the liquid in the soft washing ball 4 will sink a little bit in the hollow part 35 under the action of gravity, and the other parts of the bottom surface of the washing ball 4 will fit with the upper surface of the pressure-bearing part 34. At this time, the washing ball 4 is in a completely restrained state, and the grab hook 3 can grab the washing ball 4 and smoothly take it out of the material bin;

[0031] Waiting for materials: When the hook 3 grabs the washing ball 4, the chain 1 continues to rotate, and the hook 3 carries the washing ball 4 upward. During the upward movement, the washing ball will touch the sensing rod of the sensing device to trigger a sensing signal (not shown in the figure). The signal is fed back to the control center, and the control center issues an instruction to stop the motor. The hook 3 grabs the washing ball 4 and waits in the waiting area. The washing ball 4 is in a semi-restrained state.

[0032] Discharging: When the control center receives the selling signal, it sends a signal to start the motor, and the chain 1 with the grab hook 3 continues to move forward in a semicircle around the sprocket. At this time, the washing ball 4 is in an unconstrained state and is thrown forward to the pre-sale area under the action of gravity acceleration.

[0033] Idle running: After the grab hook 4 throws out the laundry ball, it continues to move forward, enters the material grabbing station, and enters the next cycle.

Claims

1. A hook structure for a laundry ball vending machine, characterized in that: include: A chain (1), wherein the chain (1) is capable of rotating in a fixed direction; A connecting piece (2), the connecting piece (2) being fixedly connected to the side of each section of the chain (1); A grab hook (3), wherein the grab hook (3) is fixedly mounted on a side of any one of the connecting members (2); The grab hook (3) comprises: a mounting connection portion (31), wherein the mounting connection portion (31) is fixedly connected to the end surface of the connecting member (2).

2. A hook structure for a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A triangular protrusion (32) is provided on the upper part of one side of the grab hook (3); the triangular protrusion (32) is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the mounting connection portion (31) and can prevent the laundry balls from accumulating there.

3. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grab hook (3) is provided with a limiting portion (33), a pressure-bearing portion (34), a hollow portion (35) and a warping portion (36); the limiting portion (33) is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting connection portion (31); The pressure-bearing portion (34) is fixedly connected to the end of the limiting portion (33); The hollow portion (35) is reserved and arranged in the middle of the pressure-bearing portion (34); The warped edge portion (36) is fixedly connected to the end of the pressure-bearing portion (34).

4. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member (2) is an "L"-shaped member, with holes reserved on both sides.

5. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A hole is also reserved on the side of the installation connection portion (31) facing away from the limiting portion (33), and the grab hook (3) is fixedly installed on the side of the connecting member (2) by means of bolts.

6. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the triangular protrusion (32) is an equilateral triangle, with the tip facing outwards and having rounded corners.

7. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the limiting portion (33) is in an "A" shape, and has a groove body at the bottom, both sides of the groove body are fixedly connected to the pressure-bearing portion (34), and the groove body is in communication with the hollow portion (35).

8. The hook structure of a laundry ball vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The included angle between the pressure-bearing portion (34) and the warping edge portion (36) is 130°.