Box body opening mechanism and vending machine

Abstract

The box body opening mechanism comprises a box opening frame and a taking and sending platform used for containing a box body, the box opening frame comprises an installation base, a supporting piece used for jacking up products and a box opening piece used for opening a box cover, the supporting piece and the box opening piece are installed on the installation base respectively, the box opening piece is provided with an opening piece and a limiting piece, and the opening piece and the limiting piece are arranged on the box opening piece. The opening part is rotationally installed on the box opening part, one end of the limiting part abuts against the opening part and is used for pushing the bottom of the opening part, and through the arrangement of the opening part, after the box opening part ascends to open the box body, the opening part is pushed by the limiting part, so that the bottom of the opening part moves inwards, and the top of the opening part moves outwards; and the top of the opening piece inclines towards the box cover and opens the box cover to form an included angle of more than 90 degrees with the box body. The packaging box is simple in structure, the production cost of enterprises is reduced, the steps of manufacturing products are reduced compared with the prior art, and the box cover is opened by more than 90 degrees while the box body is opened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a box opening mechanism and a self-service vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Self-service vending machines are commonly used equipment for 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 self-service vending machines that sell products, cakes, scones and other types.

[0003] This type of vending machine requires the product to be placed in a box. When in use, the box opening frame is driven by the lifting mechanism to open the box, and the product in the box is sent to the processing device for processing through the conveying mechanism. After processing, the product is put back into the box and sent to the shipping port.

[0004] When the box of the prior art vending machine is opened, the angle between the box cover and the box body is less than 90 degrees, so there is a certain inclination between the box cover and the box body, resulting in the box cover blocking the product when the finished product is put back into the box body, and there is a situation where the product cannot be put into place. When the shipment is completed, some products are exposed outside the box, which has a certain impact on the user experience. Some self-service vending machines also add a motor and a push plate to the box body. When the box frame is opened to open the box body, the motor pushes the push plate to squeeze and fix the box cover, so that the angle between the box cover and the box body is greater than or equal to 90 degrees. However, this method has a complex structure and increases the production cost of the enterprise. Adding a step will inevitably increase the efficiency of product production.

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

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a box opening mechanism and a self-service 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 box opening mechanism, including a box opening frame and a pick-up and delivery platform for placing the box body, the box opening frame includes a mounting seat, a support member for lifting the product and an opening member for opening the box cover, the support member and the opening member are respectively installed on the mounting seat, the opening member is equipped with an opening member and a limiting member, the opening member is rotatably installed on the opening member, one end of the limiting member abuts against the opening member, and is used to push the bottom of the opening member so that the top of the opening member is tilted toward the box cover to open the box cover and form an angle of more than 90° with the box body.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the limiting member includes a spring, a first end of the spring is connected to the box opening member, and a second end of the spring is connected to the inner side of the bottom of the opening member.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the box opening member includes a mounting block, which is connected to the box opening member, the mounting block protrudes outward to form a first protrusion, the inner side of the bottom of the opening member protrudes inward to form a second protrusion, the first end of the spring is connected to the first protrusion, and the second end of the spring is connected to the second protrusion.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the limiting member includes a follower wheel, which is installed on the bottom of the picking and delivering platform, and the follower wheel abuts against the outer side of the bottom of the opening member.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a mounting bracket is installed at the bottom of the pick-up and delivery platform, and the follower wheel is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the opening member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are integrally formed, and a middle position between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is rotatably mounted on the box opening member.

[0013] In a further technical solution, an outer angle between the first connection portion and the second connection portion is less than 170°.

[0014] In a further technical solution, an annular key groove is formed on the second connecting portion, a fixing screw is installed in the annular key groove, and the fixing screw passes through the annular key groove and is connected to the box opening member.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the pick-up and delivery platform is provided with through holes for passing the support member and the box opening member.

[0016] In a second aspect, the utility model also provides a self-service vending machine, including a box opening mechanism.

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

[0018] The box body opening mechanism of the utility model is provided with an opening piece, so that after the box opening piece rises to open the box body, the opening piece is pushed by the limit piece, so that the bottom of the opening piece moves inward and the top of the opening piece moves outward, so that the top of the opening piece tilts toward the box cover and opens the box cover to form an angle of more than 90° with the box body. The structure is simple, the production cost of the enterprise is reduced, and the steps of making the product are reduced compared with the prior art, and the box cover is opened by more than 90° when the box body is opened.

[0019] The self-service vending machine of the utility model includes all the technical features and technical effects of the box opening 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 It is a structural schematic diagram of the box body opening mechanism of the utility model when used in combination with other mechanisms.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the box body is opened when the box frame rises in 1

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another structural diagram in .

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a box opening frame, an opening member and a limiting member.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of center A.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the open piece.

[0028] Description of main component symbols:

[0029] 1. box opening frame; 11. support member; 12. box opening member; 121. mounting block; 1211. first protrusion;

[0030] 2. Pick-up and delivery platform; 21. Mounting bracket; 22. Through hole;

[0031] 3. opening member; 31. second protrusion; 32. first connecting portion; 33. second connecting portion; 331. annular key groove;

[0032] 4. Limiting member; 41. Spring; 42. Follower wheel;

[0033] 5. Box body;

[0034] 6. Products. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] See Figure 1-7 As shown, the box body opening mechanism includes a box opening frame 1 and a pick-up and delivery platform 2 for placing the box body 5, the box opening frame 1 includes a mounting seat, a support member 11 for lifting the product 6 and a box opening member 12 for opening the box cover, the support member 11 and the box opening member 12 are respectively mounted on the mounting seat, the box opening member 12 is equipped with an opening member 3 and a stop member 4, the opening member 3 is rotatably mounted on the box opening member 12, one end of the stop member 4 abuts against the opening member 3, and is used to push the bottom of the opening member 3, so that the top of the opening member 3 is tilted toward the box cover to open the box cover and form an angle of more than 90° with the box body. Through the setting of the opening member 3, after the box opening member 12 rises to open the box body, the opening member 3 is pushed by the stop member 4, so that the bottom of the opening member 3 moves inward, and the top of the opening member 3 moves outward, so that the top of the opening member 3 is tilted toward the box cover, that is, outward, and the angle between the box cover and the box body is opened and more than 90°. The structure is simple, the production cost of the enterprise is reduced, and the steps of making the product 6 are reduced compared with the prior art. When the box body 5 is opened, the box cover is opened more than 90 degrees.

[0042] In a further technical solution, the opening member 3 includes a first connection portion 32 and a second connection portion 33, the first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 33 are integrally formed, and the middle position of the first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 33 is rotatably mounted on the box opening member 12. The outer angle between the first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 33 is less than 170°. Therefore, the first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 33 are in an inclined shape, and when the first connection portion 32 overlaps with the box opening member 12, the outer side of the second connection portion 33 is exposed to the box opening member 12, and when the second connection portion 33 overlaps with the box opening member 12, the outer side of the first connection portion 32 is exposed to the box opening member 12.

[0043] In a further technical solution, an annular key groove 331 is formed on the second connecting portion 33, and a fixing screw is installed in the annular key groove 331, and the fixing screw passes through the annular key groove 331 and is connected to the box opening member 12. By setting the fixing screw and the annular key groove 331, the opening member 3 can be moved in the annular key groove 331, so that the bottom of the opening member 3 is prevented from being excessively opened, and the structure is simple and practical.

[0044] In a further technical solution, the limiting member 4 includes a spring 41, a first end of the spring 41 is connected to the box opening member 12, and a second end of the spring 41 is connected to the inner side of the bottom of the opening member 3. As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the opening member 3 is always subjected to an outward thrust through the provision of the spring 41, so that when the box opening frame 1 is lower than the top of the pick-up and delivery platform 2, the opening member 3 is subjected to the force of the spring 41, and the upper end of the opening member 3 is flush with the box opening member 12, and the lower end protrudes from the box opening member 12.

[0045] In other specific embodiments, the bottom of the opening member 3 can also be subjected to an inward pulling force at all times. Therefore, when the box opening frame 1 is higher than the top of the pick-up and delivery platform 2, the top of the opening member 3 is tilted outward toward the box cover under the action of the spring 41 and the box cover is opened to an angle of more than 90° with the box body.

[0046] In a further technical solution, the box opening member 12 includes a mounting block 121, the mounting block 121 is connected to the box opening member 12, the mounting block 121 protrudes outward to form a first protrusion 1211, the inner side of the bottom of the opening member 3 protrudes inward to form a second protrusion 31, the first end of the spring 41 is connected to the first protrusion 1211, and the second end of the spring 41 is connected to the second protrusion 31. The structure of the arrangement is simple, and the two ends of the spring 41 are respectively mounted by the first protrusion 1211 and the second protrusion 31.

[0047] In a further technical solution, the limiting member 4 includes a follower wheel 42, which is installed at the bottom of the pick-up and delivery platform 2, and the follower wheel 42 abuts against the outer side of the bottom of the opening member 3. Through this arrangement, the follower wheel 42 limits the outer side of the bottom of the opening member 3, so that when the opening member 3 is lifted up with the box opening frame 1 to open the box, the top of the opening member 3 gradually tilts toward the box cover under the restriction of the follower wheel 42, and when it reaches the top, the angle between the box cover and the box body is greater than 90°.

[0048] In a further technical solution, a mounting bracket 21 is installed at the bottom of the pick-up and delivery platform 2 , and the follower wheel 42 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 21 .

[0049] In a further technical solution, the pick-up and delivery platform 2 is provided with a through hole 22 for passing the support member 11 and the box opening member 12. The through hole 22 enables the support member 11 and the box opening member 12 to smoothly pass through the driving platform to open the box body 5.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] The self-service vending machine includes a box opening mechanism. The self-service vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of embodiment 1, so it is not repeated here. It should be noted that the product of the self-service vending machine of the utility model can be pizza, scones, cakes, moon cakes or other foods.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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 box body opening mechanism, comprising a box opening frame (1) and a pick-up and delivery platform (2) for placing a box body (5), wherein the box opening frame (1) comprises a mounting seat, a support member (11) for lifting a product (6) and a box opening member (12) for opening a box cover, wherein the support member (11) and the box opening member (12) are respectively mounted on the mounting seat, and characterized in that: The box opening member (12) is provided with an opening member (3) and a limiting member (4); the opening member (3) is rotatably mounted on the box opening member (12); one end of the limiting member (4) abuts against the opening member (3) to push the bottom of the opening member (3) so that the top of the opening member (3) tilts toward the box cover and opens the box cover to form an angle of more than 90° with the box body.

2. The box opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting member (4) comprises a spring (41), a first end of the spring (41) is connected to the box opening member (12), and a second end of the spring (41) is connected to the inner side of the bottom of the opening member (3).

3. The box opening mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box opening member (12) comprises a mounting block (121), the mounting block (121) being connected to the box opening member (12), the mounting block (121) protruding outward to form a first protrusion (1211), the inner side of the bottom of the opening member (3) protruding inward to form a second protrusion (31), the first end of the spring (41) being connected to the first protrusion (1211), and the second end of the spring (41) being connected to the second protrusion (31).

4. The box opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting member (4) comprises a follower wheel (42), the follower wheel (42) is mounted on the bottom of the pick-up and delivery platform (2), and the follower wheel (42) abuts against the outer side of the bottom of the opening member (3).

5. The box opening mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting bracket (21) is installed at the bottom of the pickup and delivery platform (2), and the follower wheel (42) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (21).

6. The box opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening member (3) comprises a first connecting portion (32) and a second connecting portion (33); the first connecting portion (32) and the second connecting portion (33) are integrally formed; and the middle position between the first connecting portion (32) and the second connecting portion (33) is rotatably mounted on the box opening member (12).

7. The box opening mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer side included angle between the first connecting portion (32) and the second connecting portion (33) is less than 170°.

8. The box opening mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second connecting portion (33) is provided with an annular key groove (331), a fixing screw is installed in the annular key groove (331), and the fixing screw passes through the annular key groove (331) and is connected to the box opening member (12).

9. The box opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pick-up and delivery platform (2) is provided with a through hole (22) for passing the support member (11) and the box opening member (12).

10. Self-service vending machine, characterized by It comprises the box opening mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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