Coin pushing mechanism and commemorative coin vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a coin pushing mechanism and a commemorative coin vending machine, the coin pushing mechanism comprises a coin storage mechanism for storing commemorative coins, the coin storage mechanism comprises a mounting seat and a cabinet body mounted on the commemorative coin vending machine, and the coin storage mechanism is arranged above the mounting seat; the coin pushing piece is mounted between the mounting seat and the coin storage mechanism and is used for pushing commemorative coins between the mounting seat and the coin storage mechanism; and the driving mechanism is mounted in the mounting seat, the output end of the driving mechanism extends out of the mounting seat to be connected with the coin pushing piece, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the coin pushing piece to rotationally push coins. According to the commemorative coin vending machine, the driving mechanism drives the coin pushing piece to rotate, so that commemorative coins located between the coin storage mechanism and the mounting base are pushed to the coin outlet channel of the commemorative coin vending machine, the coin pushing piece is prevented from being downwards extruded by the weight of all the commemorative coins in the coin storage mechanism in a rotary coin pushing mode, the abrasion of a motor is reduced, and the service life is prolonged; the structure is simple and the cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a coin pushing mechanism and a commemorative coin automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in 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 vending machines that sell commemorative coins.

[0003] A commemorative coin vending machine is a vending machine specially used for selling commemorative coins. A coin pushing mechanism is provided inside the machine to push the stored commemorative coins to the delivery port for customers to take away. In existing commemorative coin vending machines, the coin pushing mechanism usually has an opening of the same size as the commemorative coin in the middle of the coin pushing plate. The coin pushing plate is driven by a motor to move to the bottom of the coin storage mechanism, so that the commemorative coin falls into the opening. Then the motor drives the coin pushing plate to move to the delivery hole, so that the opening overlaps with the delivery hole, so that the commemorative coin falls from the opening to the delivery hole and then to the delivery port.

[0004] This coin pusher mechanism has some problems. First, its structure is relatively complex and the manufacturing cost is high. Second, since the coin pusher plate moves back and forth at the bottom of the coin depositing mechanism, the coin pusher plate is subject to greater wear and tear and has a shorter service life. In addition, when the motor pushes the coin pusher plate, the commemorative coins in the coin depositing mechanism push the coin pusher plate downward, which further increases the wear of the motor and affects its service life.

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

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a coin pushing mechanism and a commemorative coin vending machine to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first aspect of the utility model provides a coin pushing mechanism, including a coin storing mechanism for storing commemorative coins, comprising:

[0008] A mounting seat, mounted on the cabinet of the commemorative coin vending machine, wherein the coin depositing mechanism is arranged above the mounting seat;

[0009] A coin pushing member, installed between the mounting seat and the coin depositing mechanism, and used for pushing the commemorative coins between the mounting seat and the coin depositing mechanism;

[0010] The driving mechanism is installed in the mounting seat, and the output end extends out of the mounting seat and is connected with the coin pushing member, so as to drive the coin pushing member to rotate and push coins.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a coin dispensing station for dispensing coins is formed between the coin depositing mechanism and the mounting seat, and the coin pushing member is rotatably mounted on the coin dispensing station.

[0012] In a further technical solution, a mounting hole is formed at the first end of the coin pushing member, a rotating shaft is provided at the output end of the driving mechanism, and the rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat and is connected to the mounting hole.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the second end of the coin pushing member is in an arc shape, and the shape of the second end of the coin pushing member matches the shape of the commemorative coin.

[0014] A further technical solution includes a counting component, which is installed on the mounting base. The mounting base has a counting slot, and the sensing end of the counting component extends out of the counting slot and is exposed outside the mounting base.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the counting slot is opened at the lower end of the coin deposit mechanism and faces the coin outlet of the coin deposit mechanism.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the coin deposit mechanism includes a coin deposit rack installed on a cabinet of a commemorative coin vending machine, and at least one coin deposit tube for storing commemorative coins is installed on the coin deposit rack. A coin input port for placing commemorative coins is provided at the top of the coin deposit tube, and a coin output port for outputting commemorative coins is provided at the bottom of the coin deposit tube.

[0017] In a further technical solution, the number of the coin storage tubes is 4, and the 4 coin storage tubes are equidistantly distributed on the coin storage rack, and a coin pushing member and a driving mechanism are correspondingly arranged below each of the coin storage tubes.

[0018] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism is a gear box, and a rotating shaft is provided at the output end of the gear box.

[0019] On the second aspect, the utility model also provides a commemorative coin vending machine, including a cabinet, a coin output channel and a coin pushing mechanism, the coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel are respectively installed in the cabinet, the coin output channel is arranged in front of the coin pushing mechanism, and is used to receive the commemorative coins pushed out from the coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet is provided with a coin withdrawal port connected to the coin output channel.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0021] The coin pushing mechanism of the utility model drives the coin pushing part to rotate through the driving mechanism, thereby pushing the commemorative coins located between the coin depositing mechanism and the mounting seat to the coin output channel of the commemorative coin vending machine. The rotating coin pushing method prevents the weight of all the commemorative coins in the coin depositing mechanism from squeezing the coin pushing part downward, thereby reducing the wear of the motor and extending the service life. The utility model has a simple structure and low cost.

[0022] The commemorative coin vending machine of the utility model includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the coin pushing mechanism, so they are not described in detail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the coin pushing mechanism of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure on the front side.

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after the mounting base is hidden.

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the front structure.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the coin pusher.

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of center A.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of a commemorative coin vending machine.

[0032] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure behind the hidden back panel.

[0033] Description of main component symbols:

[0034] 1. Coin deposit mechanism; 11. Coin deposit rack; 12. Coin deposit tube;

[0035] 2. Mounting seat; 21. Counting slot;

[0036] 3. Coin pusher; 31. Mounting hole;

[0037] 4. driving mechanism; 41. rotating shaft;

[0038] 5. Coin dispensing station;

[0039] 6. Counting component;

[0040] 7. Cabinet; 71. Coin withdrawal port;

[0041] 8. Commemorative coins. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] See Figure 1-9 As shown, the coin pushing mechanism includes a coin depositing mechanism 1 for storing commemorative coins 8, including: a mounting seat 2, mounted on a cabinet 7 of a commemorative coin vending machine, the coin depositing mechanism 1 being arranged above the mounting seat 2; a coin pushing member 3, mounted between the mounting seat 2 and the coin depositing mechanism 1, for pushing the commemorative coins 8 located between the mounting seat 2 and the coin depositing mechanism 1; a driving mechanism 4, mounted in the mounting seat 2, the output end extending out of the mounting seat 2 and connected to the coin pushing member 3, for driving the coin pushing member 3 to rotate and push coins.

[0049] The utility model drives the coin pushing member 3 to rotate through the driving mechanism 4, thereby pushing the commemorative coins 8 located between the coin depositing mechanism 1 and the mounting seat 2 to the coin output channel of the commemorative coin vending machine. The rotating coin pushing method prevents the weight of all the commemorative coins 8 in the coin depositing mechanism 1 from pressing the coin pushing member 3 downward, thereby reducing the wear of the motor and extending the service life. The utility model has a simple structure and low cost.

[0050] See Figure 7As shown, in a further specific embodiment, a coin dispensing station 5 for dispensing coins is formed between the coin deposit mechanism 1 and the mounting seat 2, and the coin pusher 3 is rotatably mounted on the coin dispensing station 5. It should be noted that the height of the coin dispensing station 5 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the commemorative coin 8, a mounting hole 31 is provided at the first end of the coin pusher 3, and a rotating shaft 41 is provided at the output end of the drive mechanism 4, and the rotating shaft 41 extends out of the mounting seat 2 and is connected to the mounting hole 31. The setting of the rotating shaft 41 enables the coin pusher 3 to rotate around the rotating point with the rotating shaft 41 as the rotating point, that is, each time the coin pusher rotates 360°, it returns to the initial position. In addition, it should be noted that the height of the coin pusher 3 is less than the thickness of the commemorative coin 8, so when the commemorative coin 8 in the coin dispensing mechanism presses down the lowest commemorative coin 8 as a whole, the coin pusher 3 is not subject to downward pressure, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive wear of the coin pusher 3 and the drive mechanism 4 in the prior art.

[0051] See Figure 6 As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the second end of the coin pusher 3 is in an arc shape, and the shape of the second end of the coin pusher 3 matches the shape of the commemorative coin 8. It should be noted that the shape of the coin pusher 3 of the utility model matches the shape of the commemorative coin 8, that is, the surface of the coin pusher 3 and the commemorative coin 8 contacting fit. As a preferred embodiment, the shape of the commemorative coin 8 of this embodiment is circular, so the second end of the coin pusher 3 of the utility model is in an arc shape, and when pushing the coin, the coin pusher 3 fits the side of the commemorative coin 8. In other specific embodiments, the shape of the commemorative coin 8 can also be a special shape, such as a triangle, a five-pointed star shape, etc. In this case, the shape of the second end of the coin pusher 3 also matches the shape of the commemorative coin 8, that is, it can be a triangle, a five-pointed star shape, etc. The state of being fitted when pushing the coin can better push the commemorative coin 8, avoid the situation that the commemorative coin 8 is offset during the coin pushing process, and the structure is simple and easy to use.

[0052] In a further specific embodiment, a counting component 6 is included, and the counting component 6 is installed on the mounting base 2. The mounting base 2 has a counting slot 21, and the sensing end of the counting component 6 extends out of the counting slot 21 and is exposed outside the mounting base 2. The counting slot 21 is opened at the lower end of the coin deposit mechanism 1 and faces the coin output port of the coin deposit mechanism 1. Therefore, when the commemorative coin 8 is located at the coin output station 5, the commemorative coin 8 on the coin output station 5 presses the sensing end of the counting component 6. When the coin pusher 3 pushes the commemorative coin 8 out, the sensing end of the counting component 6 will count the output of the commemorative coin 8 once. The number of coins output is counted by setting the counting component 6, and the structure is simple.

[0053] In a further specific embodiment, the coin deposit mechanism 1 includes a coin deposit rack 11 installed on a cabinet 7 of a commemorative coin vending machine, and at least one coin deposit tube 12 for storing commemorative coins 8 is installed on the coin deposit rack 11. The top of the coin deposit tube 12 is provided with a coin inlet for placing the commemorative coins 8, and the bottom of the coin deposit tube 12 is provided with a coin outlet for taking out the commemorative coins 8. The number of commemorative coins 8 is replenished through the coin inlet, and the commemorative coins 8 are transferred through the coin outlet. The number of the coin deposit tubes 12 is 4, and the 4 coin deposit tubes 12 are distributed at equal distances on the coin deposit rack 11. A coin pusher 3 and a driving mechanism 4 are correspondingly arranged below each coin deposit tube 12. In other specific embodiments, the number of the coin deposit tubes 12 can also be 3, 2, or 5. It should be noted that the models of the commemorative coins 8 in the coin deposit tubes 12 can be multiple, such as 4 coin deposit tubes 12 corresponding to 4 different specifications of commemorative coins 8, and the different specifications can be different shapes, or only different patterns of the commemorative coins 8. Alternatively, the specifications of the commemorative coins 8 in three of the coin storage tubes 12 may be the same, while the specifications of the commemorative coins 8 in another coin storage tube 12 may be different.

[0054] In a further specific embodiment, the driving mechanism 4 is a gear box, and the output end of the gear box is provided with a rotating shaft 41. The gear box drives the coin pusher 3 to rotate, thereby pushing the commemorative coin 8 to the coin output channel.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] The commemorative coin vending machine comprises a cabinet 7, a coin output channel and a coin pushing mechanism, wherein the coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel are respectively installed in the cabinet 7, the coin output channel is arranged in front of the coin pushing mechanism, and is used to receive the commemorative coins 8 pushed out from the coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet 7 is provided with a coin taking port 71 connected to the coin output channel. The commemorative coin vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of the embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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 coin pushing mechanism, comprising a coin storing mechanism (1) for storing commemorative coins (8), characterized in that: include: A mounting seat (2) is mounted on a cabinet (7) of a commemorative coin vending machine, and the coin depositing mechanism (1) is arranged above the mounting seat (2); A coin pushing member (3) is installed between the mounting seat (2) and the coin depositing mechanism (1) and is used to push the commemorative coin (8) located between the mounting seat (2) and the coin depositing mechanism (1); The driving mechanism (4) is installed in the mounting seat (2), and the output end extends out of the mounting seat (2) and is connected to the coin pushing member (3), so as to drive the coin pushing member (3) to rotate and push coins.

2. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A coin dispensing station (5) for dispensing coins is formed between the coin depositing mechanism (1) and the mounting seat (2), and the coin pushing member (3) is rotatably mounted on the coin dispensing station (5).

3. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the coin pushing member (3) is provided with a mounting hole (31), and the output end of the driving mechanism (4) is provided with a rotating shaft (41), and the rotating shaft (41) extends out of the mounting seat (2) and is connected to the mounting hole (31).

4. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second end of the coin pushing member (3) is in an arc shape, and the shape of the second end of the coin pushing member (3) matches the shape of the commemorative coin (8).

5. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises a counting component (6), wherein the counting component (6) is mounted on the mounting seat (2), the mounting seat (2) has a counting slot (21), and the sensing end of the counting component (6) extends out of the counting slot (21) and is exposed outside the mounting seat (2).

6. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The counting slot (21) is opened at the lower end of the coin deposit mechanism (1) and faces the coin outlet of the coin deposit mechanism (1).

7. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coin deposit mechanism (1) comprises a coin deposit rack (11) mounted on a cabinet (7) of a commemorative coin vending machine, wherein at least one coin deposit tube (12) for storing commemorative coins (8) is mounted on the coin deposit rack (11), a coin input port for placing commemorative coins (8) is arranged at the top of the coin deposit tube (12), and a coin output port for outputting commemorative coins (8) is arranged at the bottom of the coin deposit tube (12).

8. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the coin storage tubes (12) is four, and the four coin storage tubes (12) are distributed at equal intervals on the coin storage rack (11). A coin pushing member (3) and a driving mechanism (4) are correspondingly arranged below each coin storage tube (12).

9. The coin pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (4) is a gear box, and a rotating shaft (41) is provided at the output end of the gear box.

10. Commemorative coin vending machine, characterized by: The invention comprises a cabinet (7), a coin output channel and a coin pushing mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the coin pushing mechanism and the coin output channel are respectively installed in the cabinet (7), the coin output channel is arranged in front of the coin pushing mechanism and is used to receive commemorative coins (8) pushed out from the coin pushing mechanism, and the cabinet (7) is provided with a coin taking port (71) connected to the coin output channel.

Images