Anti-theft device for goods taking opening of vending machine

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of vending machines, and provides an anti-theft device for a goods taking opening of a vending machine, which comprises an anti-theft plate arranged in the goods taking opening of a vending machine main body and used for preventing theft. The box body is used for receiving and containing goods, and the box body is fixedly installed on the anti-theft plate; the groove block is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the box body; the adjustable limiting block is used for limiting the groove block, and the limiting block is arranged in the groove block; the assembly rod is fixedly mounted on the limiting block; and the driving and adjusting mechanism is used for driving the assembling rod to rotate and is arranged in the vending machine main body. According to the anti-theft device for the goods taking opening of the vending machine, efficient theft prevention of the goods taking opening is achieved, and a safer and more convenient shopping environment is provided for merchants and consumers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic vending machines, and in particular relates to an anti-theft device for a goods taking port of an automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology and the development of intelligent equipment, vending machines, as a new type of self-service equipment, have been widely used in public places such as shopping malls, stations, and airports; vending machines provide people with 24-hour uninterrupted shopping services, greatly facilitating people's lives; however, the resulting security issues have gradually become prominent, especially the anti-theft problem at the vending machine's pickup port, which has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently.

[0003] At present, most vending machines on the market use simple mechanical locks or electronic locks to close the pickup port, but these locks are often easy to crack and have insufficient security performance. Criminals may destroy the locks through technical or violent means, and then open the pickup port to steal the goods in the vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides an anti-theft device for a goods taking port of an automatic vending machine, aiming to solve the anti-theft safety problem existing in the goods taking port of the automatic vending machine.

[0005] The utility model is implemented as follows: an anti-theft device for a take-out port of an automatic vending machine comprises: an anti-theft plate arranged in the take-out port of the automatic vending machine body for anti-theft; a box body used for receiving goods, the box body being fixedly mounted on the anti-theft plate; a groove block, the groove block being fixedly mounted on the bottom of the box body; an adjustable limit block for limiting the groove block, the limit block being arranged in the groove block; an assembly rod, the assembly rod being fixedly mounted on the limit block; a drive adjustment mechanism for driving the assembly rod to rotate, the drive adjustment mechanism being arranged in the automatic vending machine body.

[0006] Preferably, the drive adjustment mechanism includes: an assembly frame assembled in the vending machine body; a motor fixed to one end of the assembly frame; a coupling fixed to the output shaft of the motor; a shaft rod fixed to the coupling, one end of the shaft rod being fixedly connected to the assembly rod.

[0007] Preferably, the box body is provided with an adjustment mechanism for regulating its movement, and the adjustment mechanism includes: a sleeve plate fixed to the bottom of the box body; a guide rod slidably mounted on the sleeve plate, one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vending machine body; a connecting plate fixed to the top of the box body; an electric telescopic rod fixed to the inner wall of the vending machine body, and the top end of the output rod of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0008] Preferably, a trigger switch is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of one side of the groove block, an alarm adapted to the trigger switch is provided on one side of the groove block, a delay circuit is provided between the trigger switch and the alarm, and a camera for monitoring goods is fixedly mounted on the bottom inner wall of the box body.

[0009] Preferably, an assembly hole is provided on the assembly frame, a bolt for limiting the position of the assembly frame is arranged in the assembly hole, and the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the main body of the vending machine.

[0010] Preferably, a protective pad is provided on the inner wall of the box body, and an assembly hole adapted to the camera is opened on the protective pad.

[0011] Preferably, the vending machine body is also provided with a remote monitoring module, which is compatible with the camera and the alarm.

[0012] Compared with the related art, the anti-theft device for the vending machine pickup port provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] By introducing anti-theft plates, box bodies, groove blocks, limit blocks and other components, an efficient and reliable anti-theft system for the pickup port is constructed; in the non-shopping state, the anti-theft plate closes the pickup port, and the box body is limited in the groove block by the limit block, thereby effectively preventing criminals from directly opening the pickup port to steal; this design significantly enhances the safety of the vending machine and reduces the risk of economic losses for merchants; secondly, through the design of the drive adjustment mechanism, the device achieves precise control of the movement of the box body, so that the box body can be smoothly moved to the pickup port for consumers to pick up goods when selling goods; in the non-selling state, the box body remains closed; this flexible motion control not only improves the user experience of the vending machine, but also further enhances its anti-theft performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an anti-theft device for a vending machine pickup port provided by the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a side cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged structural diagram of part A shown in FIG.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the anti-theft plate and the box body in the utility model.

[0018] Figure numerals: 1. vending machine body; 2. anti-theft plate; 3. box body; 4. groove block; 5. limit block; 6. assembly rod; 7. assembly frame; 8. motor; 9. coupling; 10. shaft rod; 11. guide rod; 12. sleeve plate; 13. electric telescopic rod; 14. connecting plate; 15. trigger switch; 16. alarm 16; 17. camera 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this application; the terms used in the specification of the application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order.

[0020] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] The utility model provides an anti-theft device for a vending machine. Figure 1-4 As shown, the anti-theft device for the pickup port of the vending machine includes: an anti-theft plate 2 for anti-theft arranged in the pickup port of the vending machine body 1; a box body 3 for receiving goods, the box body 3 is fixedly mounted on the anti-theft plate 2; a groove block 4, the groove block 4 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the box body 3; an adjustable limit block 5 for limiting the groove block 4, the limit block 5 is arranged in the groove block 4; an assembly rod 6, the assembly rod 6 is fixedly mounted on the limit block 5; a driving adjustment mechanism for driving the assembly rod 6 to rotate, the driving adjustment mechanism is arranged in the vending machine body 1.

[0022] It should be noted that, at present, vending machines on the market, as convenient service facilities of modern commerce, are widely arranged in various public places, providing people with a shopping experience anytime and anywhere; however, with the increase in the utilization rate of vending machines, their security issues have become increasingly prominent; especially the pickup port of the vending machine, as a key part of commodity transmission, its anti-theft measures are particularly important; currently, most vending machines use mechanical locks or electronic locks to close the pickup port; although the mechanical lock has a simple structure, its password combination is relatively fixed and can be easily cracked by criminals through trial and error. Although electronic locks have higher technical content, they still have the risk of being cracked by technical means, such as password theft and signal interference. In addition, these locks are often difficult to resist when subjected to violent damage, resulting in the pick-up port being easily opened. Criminals use a variety of means to destroy and steal the pick-up port of vending machines. They may use professional unlocking tools or technical means to crack the password of mechanical locks or electronic locks and then open the pick-up port. At the same time, they may also use violent means, such as using tools such as crowbars and hammers to directly destroy the lock and the pick-up port structure and force the pick-up port open. These illegal acts not only bring huge economic losses to merchants, but also disrupt the normal use order of vending machines and affect consumers' shopping experience. Therefore, in order to address the anti-theft problem of the pick-up port of vending machines, it is urgent to develop safer, more reliable and efficient anti-theft devices and technical means.

[0023] In this embodiment, the anti-theft plate 2 is installed in the pickup port of the vending machine. Its main function is to close the pickup port when not shopping, so as to prevent criminals from stealing directly through the pickup port. The anti-theft plate 2 is made of high-strength material and has excellent impact resistance and anti-destruction performance, ensuring that the structure can remain intact when subjected to illegal external forces, effectively preventing the pickup port from being damaged. By setting the anti-theft plate 2, the security of the pickup port can be significantly enhanced, effectively preventing criminals from directly opening the pickup port to steal, and reducing the risk of economic losses for merchants. The box body 3 is used to receive and hold goods, and is fixedly installed on the anti-theft plate 2. The groove block 4 is installed at the bottom of the box body 3, and the limit block 5 is arranged in the groove block 4, and is connected to the drive adjustment mechanism through the assembly rod 6. This design makes the box body 3 It can move flexibly under the control of the driving and adjusting mechanism. When the goods are sold, the driving and adjusting mechanism drives the limit block 5 and the assembly rod 6 to rotate, and the limit block 5 rotates and disengages from the groove block 4, so that the box body 3 can move to the pickup port for consumers to pick up goods; in the non-selling state, the box body 3 will be limited in the groove block 4 by the limit block 5, keeping the pickup port closed, thereby enhancing the anti-theft performance; the driving and adjusting mechanism is arranged in the main body 1 of the vending machine, and it can realize precise control of the box body 3 by controlling the rotation movement of the assembly rod 6; the driving and adjusting mechanism makes the movement of the box body 3 more flexible and accurate, which can not only ensure that the goods are smoothly moved to the pickup port when sold, but also keep the pickup port closed in the non-selling state, thereby enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the entire anti-theft device.

[0024] In a further preferred embodiment of the utility model, the drive adjustment mechanism includes: an assembly frame 7 assembled in the vending machine body 1; a motor 8 fixed to one end of the assembly frame 7; a coupling 9 fixed to the output shaft of the motor 8; a shaft rod 10 fixed to the coupling 9, one end of the shaft rod 10 being fixedly connected to the assembly rod 6.

[0025] In this embodiment, the assembly frame 7 is assembled in the vending machine body 1 as the supporting structure of the entire drive adjustment mechanism, providing a stable installation position for the motor 8, the coupling 9 and the shaft 10; the support and fixation of the assembly frame 7 ensures the stability and reliability of each component in the drive adjustment mechanism, thereby ensuring the accurate and smooth movement of the box body 3; the motor 8 is fixed at one end of the assembly frame 7 as a power source; the coupling 9 connects the output shaft of the motor 8 and the shaft 10 to achieve power transmission. One end of the shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the assembly rod 6, and when the motor 8 rotates, the shaft 10 and the assembly rod 6 are driven to rotate through the coupling 9; this design enables the motor 8 to accurately control the rotation of the limit block 5 to disengage from the groove block 4, so that the subsequent box body 3 can be opened by personnel to pick up the goods.

[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of the utility model, the box body 3 is provided with an adjustment mechanism for regulating its movement, and the adjustment mechanism includes: a sleeve plate 12 fixed to the bottom of the box body 3; a guide rod 11 slidably mounted on the sleeve plate 12, one end of the guide rod 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vending machine body 1; a connecting plate 14 fixed to the top of the box body 3; an electric telescopic rod 13 fixed to the inner wall of the vending machine body 1, and the top end of the output rod of the electric telescopic rod 13 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 14.

[0027] In this embodiment, the sleeve plate 12 ensures that the box body 3 moves smoothly and accurately along the predetermined trajectory of the guide rod 11 during movement, avoiding the deviation or shaking of the box body 3 during movement, thereby ensuring the stability of its movement. The setting of the connecting plate 14 allows the vertical position of the box body 3 to be accurately controlled by the telescopic movement of the electric telescopic rod 13. Specifically, when the electric telescopic rod 13 is extended, the box body 3 will shrink and return to the inside of the vending machine body 1; conversely, when the electric telescopic rod 13 is retracted, the box body 3 will extend from the pickup port; such a design not only improves the flexibility of the movement of the box body 3, but also enhances the accuracy of its movement control, making it convenient for people to pick up goods.

[0028] In a further preferred embodiment of the utility model, a trigger switch 15 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of one side of the groove block 4, an alarm 16 adapted to the trigger switch 15 is provided on one side of the groove block 4, a delay circuit is provided between the trigger switch 15 and the alarm 16, and a camera 17 for monitoring goods is fixedly mounted on the bottom inner wall of the box body 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, the trigger switch 15 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of one side of the groove block 4. When the limit block 5 of the box body 3 is separated from the groove block 4 or subjected to an abnormal external force, the switch will be triggered; the alarm 16 is arranged on one side of the groove block 4 and is adapted to the trigger switch 15. When the trigger switch 15 is activated, the alarm 16 will sound an alarm; by setting the trigger switch 15 and the alarm 16, once an illegal element attempts to destroy or illegally open the pickup port, the trigger switch 15 will be activated, and then the alarm 16 will be activated to sound an alarm, so as to promptly remind the merchant and the surrounding personnel to pay attention and effectively prevent the occurrence of illegal acts; a delay circuit is arranged between the trigger switch 15 and the alarm 16; this means This means that when the trigger switch 15 is activated, the alarm 16 will not sound immediately, but will sound an alarm after a preset delay time; the setting of the delay circuit can avoid false alarms caused by accidental touch or temporary external force. The alarm will only be triggered when the external force or illegal operation continues for a certain period of time, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the system; the camera 17 is fixedly installed on the bottom inner wall of the box body 3, and is used to monitor the status of the goods in the box body 3 in real time; through the monitoring of the camera 17, the merchant can understand the pickup status in real time and discover abnormal situations in time; at the same time, the recording function of the camera 17 can also provide strong support for subsequent investigations and evidence collection, and help merchants safeguard their own rights and interests.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the utility model, an assembly hole is provided on the assembly frame 7, a bolt for limiting the position of the assembly frame 7 is arranged in the assembly hole, and the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the vending machine body 1.

[0031] In this embodiment, assembly holes are provided on the assembly frame 7, and these assembly holes are used to accommodate bolts; the bolts are inserted through the assembly holes and are threadedly connected with the inner wall of the vending machine body 1; through the cooperation between the bolts and the assembly holes, and with the help of the threaded connection with the inner wall of the vending machine body 1, the assembly frame 7 is firmly fixed in the vending machine body 1; this fixing method is not only simple and easy, but also firm and reliable, ensuring the stability of the drive adjustment mechanism during operation and preventing failures or safety hazards caused by looseness or vibration; adopting this fixing method of bolts and assembly holes not only makes the installation and disassembly of the assembly frame 7 convenient, but also facilitates subsequent maintenance and replacement; at the same time, this fixing method also improves the structural strength of the entire drive adjustment mechanism, so that it can maintain better stability when facing external impact or vibration.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a protective pad is provided on the inner wall of the box body 3 , and an assembly hole adapted to the camera 17 is opened on the protective pad.

[0033] In this embodiment, a protective pad is provided on the inner wall of the box body 3, and the protective pad fits tightly against the inner wall of the box body 3 to form a buffer layer; the provision of the protective pad plays a role in protecting the goods; when the box body 3 is closed or moved, the contact between the goods and the inner wall of the box body 3 will no longer be direct, but will be buffered by the protective pad, thereby avoiding damage to the goods caused by friction or collision; this not only improves the integrity of the goods, but also enhances the shopping experience of consumers; an assembly hole compatible with the camera 17 is provided on the protective pad, so that the camera 17 can pass through the protective pad to monitor the goods; the opening of the assembly hole not only ensures the normal operation of the camera 17, but also avoids the protective pad from blocking the line of sight of the camera 17; in this way, the camera 17 can clearly capture the situation of the goods and provide accurate product information to the merchant; at the same time, since the camera 17 is installed through the protective pad, the stability of its installation is further enhanced.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vending machine body 1 is further provided with a remote monitoring module, which is compatible with the camera 17 and the alarm 16 .

[0035] In this embodiment, through the setting of the remote monitoring module, merchants or managers can remotely view the working status of the vending machine in real time, including the situation of the goods in the pickup port, whether anyone attempts to illegally open the pickup port, etc.; this remote monitoring function greatly improves the management efficiency of merchants, allowing them to timely grasp the operation of the vending machine and make corresponding management decisions; the remote monitoring module is adapted to the camera 17, and can receive and display the real-time picture captured by the camera 17; through the adaptation with the camera 17, merchants can remotely view the placement of goods in the pickup port, quantity changes, etc., and timely discover and deal with abnormal situations. This helps merchants maintain the normal operation of the vending machine and improve sales efficiency; the remote monitoring module is adapted to the alarm 16, and when the alarm 16 is triggered, the remote monitoring module can receive the signal and issue a corresponding prompt; through the adaptation with the alarm 16, merchants can be informed of abnormal situations of the vending machine in the first time during remote monitoring, such as someone trying to illegally open the pickup port, etc.; this helps merchants to take countermeasures in time to protect the safety of the vending machine and the integrity of the goods.

[0036] In summary, the anti-theft device for the pickup port of a vending machine provided by the present technical solution realizes efficient anti-theft of the pickup port by using components such as the anti-theft plate 2, the box body 3, the groove block 4, the limit block 5 and the drive adjustment mechanism, thereby providing merchants and consumers with a safer and more convenient shopping environment.

[0037] Compared with the related art, an efficient and reliable anti-theft system for the pickup port is constructed by introducing components such as the anti-theft plate 2, the box body 3, the groove block 4, the limit block 5, etc.; in the non-shopping state, the anti-theft plate 2 closes the pickup port, and the box body 3 is limited in position by the limit block 5 and the groove block 4, thereby effectively preventing criminals from directly opening the pickup port to steal; this design significantly enhances the safety of the vending machine and reduces the risk of economic losses for merchants; secondly, through the design of the driving and adjusting mechanism, the device realizes precise control of the movement of the box body 3, so that the box body 3 can be smoothly moved to the pickup port when selling goods for consumers to pick up goods; in the non-selling state, the box body 3 remains in a closed state; this flexible motion control not only improves the user experience of the vending machine, but also further enhances its anti-theft performance.

[0038] It is worth noting that the circuits, electronic components and modules involved in the present utility model are all prior art and can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art. Needless to say, the content protected by the present utility model does not involve improvements to software and methods.

[0039] In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic, such as the division of the above-mentioned units, which is only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units can be in the form of telecommunication or other forms.

[0040] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field can still combine, add, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the various embodiments of the utility model according to the circumstances without conflict, without making creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions that do not deviate from the concept of the utility model in essence, and these technical solutions also belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. An anti-theft device for a vending machine pickup port, characterized in that: include: An anti-theft plate provided in the take-out opening of the vending machine body for preventing theft; A box body for receiving goods, wherein the box body is fixedly mounted on the anti-theft plate; A groove block, the groove block is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the box body; An adjustable limit block for limiting the position of the groove block, wherein the limit block is arranged in the groove block; An assembly rod, the assembly rod is fixedly mounted on the limit block; A driving and adjusting mechanism for driving the assembly rod to rotate is provided in the main body of the automatic vending machine.

2. The anti-theft device for the vending machine's pickup port as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The drive adjustment mechanism comprises: an assembly rack assembled in the main body of the vending machine; A motor fixed to one end of the assembly frame; A coupling fixed to the output shaft of the motor; A shaft rod is fixed on the coupling, and one end of the shaft rod is fixedly connected to the assembly rod.

3. The anti-theft device for the vending machine's pickup port as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is provided with an adjustment mechanism for regulating its movement, and the adjustment mechanism comprises: A sleeve plate fixed to the bottom of the box body; A guide rod slidably mounted on the sleeve plate, one end of the guide rod being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vending machine body; A connecting plate fixed to the top of the box body; An electric telescopic rod is fixed on the inner wall of the main body of the vending machine, and the top end of the output rod of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

4. The anti-theft device for the take-out port of a vending machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A trigger switch is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of one side of the groove block, an alarm matched with the trigger switch is arranged on one side of the groove block, a delay circuit is arranged between the trigger switch and the alarm, and a camera for monitoring goods is fixedly mounted on the bottom inner wall of the box body.

5. The anti-theft device for the take-out port of a vending machine as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: An assembly hole is provided on the assembly frame, a bolt for limiting the position of the assembly frame is arranged in the assembly hole, and the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the main body of the automatic vending machine.

6. The anti-theft device for the take-out port of a vending machine as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A protective pad is arranged on the inner wall of the box body, and an assembly hole matched with the camera is opened on the protective pad.

7. The anti-theft device for the take-out port of a vending machine as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The main body of the automatic vending machine is also provided with a remote monitoring module, which is compatible with the camera and the alarm.

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