Vending machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a vending machine which comprises a container body, a display area and a goods storage area are arranged in the container body, the display area and the goods storage area are separated through a first partition plate, and a goods outlet area is arranged at the bottom of the container body. The goods outlet driving assemblies are used for pushing out goods in the goods storage area and are arranged in the goods storage area, and a channel communicating with the goods outlet area is arranged at the end, away from the display area, of the goods storage area; the disinfection assembly is arranged on one side of the bottom of the delivery area; and the connecting end of the output guide assembly is connected to the output end of the disinfection assembly, and the output end of the output guide assembly is arranged in the storage area and the delivery area. According to the goods shelf, the display area is effectively prevented from being polluted in the goods loading process, meanwhile, the goods loaded to the goods storage area can be effectively disinfected, and the goods in the goods storage area can be continuously disinfected.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Vending machines enable consumers to purchase a variety of products, such as food, beverages, or other consumable goods, as needed. As an alternative to some retail environments (such as convenience stores or canteens) that offer similar products for sale, vending machines have many advantages. For example, some vending machines do not require the presence of employees to complete transactions, thereby reducing operating costs and making the machine an inexpensive device for selling goods to consumers. In addition, some vending machines allow for fast and efficient transactions, thereby enhancing the consumer's purchasing experience.

[0003] Infectious diseases are contagious to a certain extent. In order to make it convenient for patients and their families to buy epidemic prevention supplies and some daily necessities without leaving the ward, hospitals prevent patients and accompanying family members from running back and forth between the ward and the outside world, thereby reducing the risk of infection.

[0004] In the prior art, there are no vending machines in infectious disease wards, and the existing vending machines do not have a disinfection function, which can easily cause secondary infection when moved into infectious disease wards. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vending machine to at least solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.

[0006] The utility model provides a vending machine, comprising:

[0007] A container body, wherein a display area and a storage area are provided in the container body, the display area and the storage area are separated by a first partition, and a shipping area is provided at the bottom of the container body;

[0008] A plurality of delivery drive components for pushing out the goods in the storage area are arranged in the storage area, and a passage communicating with the delivery area is arranged at one end of the storage area away from the display area;

[0009] A disinfection component, arranged at one side of the bottom of the delivery area;

[0010] An output guide assembly, wherein the connection end of the output guide assembly is connected to the output end of the disinfection assembly, and the output end of the output guide assembly is arranged in the storage area and the delivery area;

[0011] The disinfection component is used to generate disinfection gas, and guide the disinfection gas to the storage area and the shipping area for disinfection via the output guide component.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the disinfection gas is guided to the storage area and the shipping area through the disinfection component and the output guide component, so that the goods in the container can be continuously disinfected and can also be disinfected when leaving the container body, and by separating the display area from the storage area, not only can the contamination of the display area be effectively avoided when loading goods, but also the goods loaded into the storage area can be effectively disinfected.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of second partitions and a plurality of third partitions are provided in the display area, the plurality of second partitions are arranged parallel to each other, the plurality of third partitions are arranged parallel to each other, and the second partitions and the third partitions are arranged perpendicular to each other, so as to divide the display area into a plurality of display cabinet openings.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of fourth partitions and a plurality of fifth partitions are provided in the inventory area, a plurality of the fourth partitions are arranged parallel to each other, a plurality of the fifth partitions are arranged parallel to each other, a plurality of the fourth partitions and a plurality of the fifth partitions are arranged perpendicular to each other, so as to divide the inventory area into a plurality of inventory cabinet openings, and a plurality of the shipping drive components are arranged corresponding to the plurality of the inventory cabinet openings.

[0015] Furthermore, the shipping drive assembly includes a driving motor, a threaded rod and a driving block. The driving motor is arranged in the first partition, the threaded rod is connected to the output end of the driving motor, a groove body is provided on the fifth partition, the threaded rod is arranged in the groove body, and the bottom of the driving block is slidably arranged in the groove body and is sleeved on the threaded rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the disinfection component includes an ozone generator and an air outlet pipe, the ozone generator is arranged on one side of the bottom of the shipping area, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the output end of the ozone generator.

[0017] Furthermore, the output guide assembly includes a first air duct, a plurality of second air ducts, a plurality of first air outlet pipes and a plurality of second air outlet pipes, the input end of the first air duct is connected to the output end of the disinfection assembly, the first air duct is connected to a plurality of second air ducts, a plurality of second air outlet pipes are evenly arranged on the plurality of second air ducts, and a plurality of first air outlet pipes are evenly arranged on the first air duct.

[0018] Furthermore, a delivery port is provided at the bottom of the container body, the delivery port is communicated with the delivery area, and a baffle is hinged on the delivery port.

[0019] Furthermore, an operation panel is provided on the outer wall of the container body.

[0020] Furthermore, a plurality of universal wheels are connected to the bottom of the container body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the plan structure of the storage area in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the storage area and the display area in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 A top view of the storage area and the display area in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the disinfection component and the output guide component in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the delivery drive assembly in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] 10. Container body; 110. Operation panel; 120. Universal wheel; 130. Shipping port; 131. Baffle;

[0029] 20. Display area; 21. Display cabinet opening;

[0030] 30. Storage area; 31. Storage cabinet opening; 32. Passageway;

[0031] 41. first partition; 42. second partition; 43. third partition; 44. fourth partition; 45. fifth partition; 450. tank body;

[0032] 50. Shipping area;

[0033] 60. Shipment drive components;

[0034] 70. Disinfection component; 71. Ozone generator; 72. Exhaust pipe;

[0035] 80. Output guide assembly; 81. First air guide pipe; 82. Second air guide pipe; 83. First air outlet pipe; 84. Second air outlet pipe.

[0036] The following specific implementation manner will further illustrate the present utility model in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Several embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 6 , shown is a vending machine in an embodiment of the utility model, including a container body 10, a delivery drive assembly 60, a disinfection assembly 70 and an output guide assembly 80.

[0041] The container body 10 is provided with a display area 20 and a storage area 30, and the display area 20 and the storage area 30 are separated by a first partition 41. A shipping area 50 is provided at the bottom of the container body 10, and the shipping drive component 60 is arranged in the storage area 30. The end of the storage area 30 away from the display area 20 is provided with a channel 32 connected to the shipping area 50. The disinfection component 70 is arranged on one side of the bottom of the shipping area 50, and the connecting end of the output guide component 80 is connected to the output end of the disinfection component 70. The output end of the output guide component 80 is arranged in the storage area 30 and the shipping area 50, wherein the shipping drive component 60 is used to push the goods in the storage area, and the disinfection component 70 is used to generate disinfection gas, and guide the disinfection gas to the storage area 30 and the shipping area 50 through the output guide component 80 for disinfection.

[0042] It can be understood that the disinfection component 70 generates ozone, which is then transmitted to the inventory area 30 and the shipping area 50 via the output guide component 80, so that the goods in the inventory area 30 can be effectively disinfected. When the consumer purchases the goods, the shipping drive component 60 pushes the goods in the inventory area 30 to the channel 32, and drops them from the channel 32 to the shipping area 50. At this time, the goods in the shipping area 50 can also be disinfected by ozone, and are in a disinfected state before leaving the container body 10 to prevent the goods from being contaminated.

[0043] It is worth noting that the display area 20 is separated from the inventory area 30 by the first partition 41, so that the goods in the display area 20 do not need to be frequently replaced, thereby preventing them from being polluted by the external environment during the process of changing and replenishing goods. A glass baffle is set on the display area 20, so that the goods can be displayed and prevented from being polluted.

[0044] In addition, a delivery port 130 is provided at the bottom of the container body 10, and the delivery port 130 is connected to the delivery area 50, and a baffle 131 is hinged on the delivery port 130. The baffle 131 can effectively block the outflow of the disinfection gas and improve the disinfection effect of the disinfection gas. An operation panel 110 is provided on the outer wall of the container body 10 for the convenience of consumers. A plurality of universal wheels 120 are connected to the bottom of the container body 10 to facilitate the movement of the container body 10.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of second partitions 42 and a plurality of third partitions 43 are provided in the display area 20, and the plurality of second partitions 42 are arranged parallel to each other, and the plurality of third partitions 43 are arranged parallel to each other, and the second partitions 42 and the third partitions 43 are arranged perpendicular to each other, so as to divide the display area 20 into a plurality of display cabinet openings 21; a plurality of fourth partitions 44 and a plurality of fifth partitions 45 are provided in the inventory area 30, and the plurality of fourth partitions 44 are arranged parallel to each other, and the plurality of fifth partitions 45 are arranged parallel to each other, and the plurality of fourth partitions 44 and the plurality of fifth partitions 45 are arranged perpendicular to each other, so as to divide the inventory area 30 into a plurality of inventory cabinet openings 31; and a plurality of the shipping drive components 60 are arranged corresponding to the plurality of the inventory cabinet openings 31.

[0046] It can be understood that the displayed goods in the display cabinet openings 21 correspond to the inventory goods in the inventory cabinet openings 31. Therefore, when a consumer selects a consumer product, the corresponding goods in the inventory cabinet openings 31 are driven by the delivery drive assembly 60 to fall from the channel 32 to the delivery area 50, so that the consumer can take the goods from the delivery area 50.

[0047] In this embodiment, the shipping drive assembly 60 includes a driving motor 61, a threaded rod 62 and a driving block 63. The driving motor 61 is arranged in the first partition plate 41, and the threaded rod 62 is connected to the output end of the driving motor 61. A groove body 450 is provided on the fifth partition plate 45, and the threaded rod 62 is arranged in the groove body 450. The bottom of the driving block 63 is slidably arranged in the groove body 450 and is sleeved on the threaded rod 62.

[0048] In specific implementation, when a consumer selects goods in the display cabinet opening 21 for purchase, the drive motor 61 in the corresponding inventory cabinet opening 31 is started, driving the threaded rod 62 to rotate, and the portion of the drive block 63 located in the groove body 450 is provided with an internal threaded hole (not shown in the figure) adapted to the threaded rod 62, so that the drive block 63 slides in the groove body 450, and pushes the goods on the inventory cabinet opening 31, and drops them from the channel 32 to the shipping area 50.

[0049] Specifically, in the present embodiment, the disinfection component 70 includes an ozone generator 71 and an air outlet pipe 72, the ozone generator 71 is arranged on one side of the bottom of the shipping area 50, the air outlet pipe 72 is connected to the output end of the ozone generator 71, the output guide component 80 includes a first air guide pipe 81, a plurality of second air guide pipes 82, a plurality of first air outlet pipes 83 and a plurality of second air outlet pipes 84, the input end of the first air guide pipe 81 is connected to the output end of the disinfection component 70, a plurality of second air guide pipes 82 are connected to the first air guide pipe 81, a plurality of second air outlet pipes 84 are evenly arranged on a plurality of second air guide pipes 82, and a plurality of first air outlet pipes 81 are evenly arranged on the first air guide pipe 81.

[0050] It should be explained that the first air duct 81 is connected to the air outlet pipe 72. In a specific implementation, the ozone generator 70 generates ozone and outputs it to the air outlet pipe 71. Then, it is output from the second air outlet pipe 84 to the inventory cabinet port 31 via the first air duct 81 and the second air duct 82 to complete the disinfection of the inventory cabinet port 31. In addition, the ozone is also output to the shipping port 50 through the first air duct 81 and the first storage tank 83 to complete the disinfection of the shipped goods.

[0051] In summary, the vending machine in the above-mentioned embodiment of the utility model guides the disinfection gas to the storage area 30 and the delivery area 20 through the disinfection component 70 and the output guide component 80, so that the goods in the container can be continuously disinfected and can also be disinfected when leaving the container body 10, and by separating the display area 20 from the storage area 30, not only can the contamination of the display area 20 when loading goods be effectively avoided, but also the goods loaded into the storage area 30 can be effectively disinfected.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" 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.

[0053] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, and these all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: include: A container body, wherein a display area and a storage area are provided in the container body, the display area and the storage area are separated by a first partition, and a shipping area is provided at the bottom of the container body; A plurality of delivery drive components for pushing out the goods in the storage area are arranged in the storage area, and a passage communicating with the delivery area is arranged at one end of the storage area away from the display area; A disinfection component, arranged at one side of the bottom of the delivery area; An output guide assembly, wherein the connection end of the output guide assembly is connected to the output end of the disinfection assembly, and the output end of the output guide assembly is arranged in the storage area and the delivery area; The disinfection component is used to generate disinfection gas, and guide the disinfection gas to the storage area and the shipping area for disinfection via the output guide component.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of second partitions and a plurality of third partitions are arranged in the display area, the plurality of second partitions are arranged parallel to each other, the plurality of third partitions are arranged parallel to each other, and the second partitions and the third partitions are arranged perpendicular to each other to divide the display area into a plurality of display cabinet openings.

3. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of fourth partitions and a plurality of fifth partitions are provided in the inventory area, a plurality of the fourth partitions are arranged parallel to each other, a plurality of the fifth partitions are arranged parallel to each other, a plurality of the fourth partitions and a plurality of the fifth partitions are arranged perpendicular to each other, so as to divide the inventory area into a plurality of inventory cabinet openings, and a plurality of the shipping drive components are arranged corresponding to the plurality of the inventory cabinet openings.

4. The vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shipping drive assembly includes a driving motor, a threaded rod and a driving block. The driving motor is arranged in the first partition, the threaded rod is connected to the output end of the driving motor, a groove body is provided on the fifth partition, the threaded rod is arranged in the groove body, and the bottom of the driving block is slidably arranged in the groove body and is sleeved on the threaded rod.

5. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection component includes an ozone generator and an air outlet pipe. The ozone generator is arranged on one side of the bottom of the delivery area, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the output end of the ozone generator.

6. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output guide assembly includes a first air duct, a plurality of second air ducts, a plurality of first air outlet pipes and a plurality of second air outlet pipes, the input end of the first air duct is connected to the output end of the disinfection assembly, the first air duct is connected to a plurality of second air ducts, a plurality of second air outlet pipes are evenly arranged on the plurality of second air ducts, and a plurality of first air outlet pipes are evenly arranged on the first air duct.

7. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A delivery port is provided at the bottom of the container body, the delivery port is communicated with the delivery area, and a baffle is hinged on the delivery port.

8. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An operation panel is arranged on the outer wall of the container body.

9. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the container body is connected with a plurality of universal wheels.

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