Self-service vending machine

By setting up airbags in the self-service vending machine to protect the fallen goods, the problem of vulnerability in the prior art is solved, and the safe shipment of goods and cost reduction of goods is achieved.

CN222619185UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14ZHEJIANG RUIJING INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421395663.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-18
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-18

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Technical Problem

Existing self-service vending machines are difficult to effectively protect when goods fall from high places, resulting in damage to goods and increasing sales costs.

Method used

A self-service vending machine is designed to set up airbags on the path of the goods falling, and the airbags are controlled to inflate when the goods are shipped. The airbags are soft to carry the goods, prevent damage, and safe delivery of goods through the conveying components and the shipping components.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents damage when goods fall from falling from high places, reduces sales costs, and achieves safe shipment of goods through the design of airbags.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of self-service vending machines, in particular to a self-service vending machine which comprises a cabinet body, a plurality of sets of goods shelves are connected in the cabinet body in a clamped mode, and the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet body is fixedly connected with a buffering assembly used for protecting falling goods and a conveying assembly used for conveying the goods to one side. The buffering assembly and the conveying assembly are both located below the goods shelf, the conveying assembly is located below the buffering assembly, a goods outlet assembly is fixedly connected to the position, located on one side of the goods shelf, of the cabinet body, the conveying assembly is matched with the goods outlet assembly, and the buffering assembly comprises a support; the air bags are arranged on the goods falling path, the air bags are controlled to be inflated when goods are discharged, the goods can fall between the two air bags after falling, the air bags are soft and bear the goods, the falling goods are buffered and protected, the situation that the goods at the high position are prone to damage due to falling is prevented, the bottoms of the air bags are deflated, the size is reduced, and the goods fall to the conveying assembly from the position between the two air bags; and the goods are discharged through the conveying assembly and the goods discharging assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A self-service vending machine is a machine that allows users to select goods and automatically deliver them, saving sales staff and preventing goods from being stolen.

[0003] Existing self-service vending machines, such as the vending machine pickup warehouse structure proposed in patent application number "CN202321058033.2", can limit and manage individual goods and control the quantity of goods picked up through structures such as the box body, pickup cavity, support frame, cross plate, and limit plate.

[0004] However, when goods on higher shelves fall from the shelves for shipment, the goods are easily damaged, and the goods cannot be effectively protected. Damage to the goods will increase the cost of sales. Therefore, a self-service vending machine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a self-service vending machine to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A self-service vending machine includes a cabinet body, wherein multiple groups of shelves are clamped inside the cabinet body, a buffer assembly for protecting falling goods and a conveying assembly for transporting goods to one side are fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet body, the buffer assembly and the conveying assembly are both located below the shelf, and the conveying assembly is located below the buffer assembly, a shipping assembly is fixedly connected to a position of the cabinet body on one side of the shelf, and the conveying assembly cooperates with the shipping assembly, the buffer assembly includes a bracket, the bracket is fixed to the bottom of the solid inner wall, two groups of air bags are symmetrically fixed inside the bracket, and the two groups of air bags are provided with an air discharge port on the side close to the conveying assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the two groups of airbags are both semi-cylindrical in shape, and both groups of airbags are located above the conveying assembly. Air pipes for supplying air to the airbags are fixedly connected on both sides of the bracket, and one end of the two groups of air pipes are connected and fixedly connected with a connecting pipe.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket, an air pump is fixedly connected to the fixing seat, and an air outlet end of the air pump is connected and fixedly connected to the ends of the two groups of connecting pipes.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a fixed frame, which is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet and located inside the bracket. A conveyor belt is connected to the fixed frame for transmission, and the conveyor belt is located below the two groups of airbags.

[0011] Preferably, a partition is vertically fixed inside the cabinet, and the shipping component and the shelf are respectively located on both sides of the partition. The shipping component includes a lifting mechanism, which is fixed inside the cabinet. The side wall of the lifting mechanism is slidably connected to a delivery box, which cooperates with the conveying component.

[0012] Preferably, a touch operation screen is fixedly connected to one side of the cabinet, and an electric door is fixedly connected to a position below the touch operation screen on one side of the cabinet, and the electric door cooperates with the delivery box.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0014] The utility model arranges airbags on the path where the goods fall, controls the inflation of the airbags when the goods are shipped, and after the goods fall, they will fall in the middle of the two groups of airbags. The airbags are soft and can receive the goods, providing cushioning and protection for the falling goods, preventing the goods from falling from high places and being easily damaged. The bottom of the airbags deflates and the volume decreases, and the goods fall from the middle of the two groups of airbags to the conveying assembly, and are shipped through the conveying assembly and the shipping assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, it is possible for a person skilled in the art to derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall inner wall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying component and the shipping component of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal side structure of the cabinet of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the buffer assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer component of the utility model;

[0022] The reference numerals in the figures are as follows:

[0023] 1. Cabinet; 2. Touch screen; 3. Electric door; 10. Shelf; 13. Fixed frame; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. Lifting mechanism; 16. Delivery box; 17. Partition; 20. Bracket; 21. Fixed seat; 22. Air pump; 23. Connecting pipe; 24. Air pipe; 25. Airbag. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] A self-service vending machine, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes a cabinet body 1, and multiple groups of shelves 10 are connected inside the cabinet body 1. The shelves 10 isolate and place the goods in an orderly manner. An electrically controlled baffle is provided at the bottom of the shelf 10 to prevent the goods from falling off automatically. A buffer component for protecting falling goods and a conveying component for transporting the goods to one side are fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet body 1. The buffer component and the conveying component are both located below the shelf 10, and the conveying component is located below the buffer component. The cabinet body 1 is located on one side of the shelf 10 and is fixed with a shipping component. The conveying component cooperates with the shipping component. The buffer component includes a bracket 20, which is fixed to the bottom of the solid inner wall. Two groups of air bags 25 are symmetrically fixed inside the bracket 20, and both groups of air bags 25 are provided with air discharge ports on the side close to the conveying component.

[0026] By arranging an airbag 25 on the path where the goods fall, an air release port is opened at the bottom of the airbag 25. When the goods are shipped, the airbag 25 is inflated. The inflation speed of the airbag 25 is greater than the deflation speed. The volume of the airbag 25 increases, but it will not be in an expanded state to eject the goods. After the goods fall, they will fall in the middle of the two groups of airbags 25. The airbag 25 is soft and can hold the goods, providing cushioning and protection for the falling goods to prevent the goods from falling from high places and being easily damaged. The inflation time of the airbag 25 is regulated in advance, and the inflation time is 1-2 seconds longer than the time when the goods fall. After the inflation is completed, the bottom of the airbag 25 continues to deflate and the volume decreases. The goods fall from the middle of the two groups of airbags 25 to the conveying component and are shipped through the conveying component and the shipping component.

[0027] The two groups of airbags 25 are both semi-cylindrical in shape and are located above the conveying assembly. Air pipes 24 for supplying air to the airbags 25 are fixedly connected on both sides of the bracket 20, and one end of the two groups of air pipes 24 are connected and fixedly connected to a connecting pipe 23.

[0028] like Figure 6As shown, a convex surface inclined downward is formed between the two groups of semi-cylindrical air bags 25, which facilitates the cargo to fall between the two groups of air bags 25 and guides the cargo's falling position. The air bags 25 are inflated through the air pipe 24 and the connecting pipe 23.

[0029] A fixing seat 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket 20 , an air pump 22 is fixedly connected inside the fixing seat 21 , and an air outlet end of the air pump 22 is connected and fixedly connected to the ends of two groups of connecting pipes 23 .

[0030] like Figure 6 As shown, the fixing seat 21 fixes the air pump 22, and the air pump 22 inflates the air bag 25.

[0031] The conveying assembly includes a fixed frame 13 , which is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet 1 and located inside the bracket 20 . A conveyor belt 14 is connected to the fixed frame 13 and is located below the two groups of airbags 25 .

[0032] like Figure 2-Figure 5 As shown, the fixing frame 13 fixes the conveyor belt 14, and the goods fall from between the two groups of air bags 25 onto the conveyor belt 14, and the conveyor belt 14 transports the goods to the shipping assembly.

[0033] A partition 17 is vertically fixed inside the cabinet 1, and the shipping component and the shelf 10 are respectively located on both sides of the partition 17. The shipping component includes a lifting mechanism 15, which is fixed inside the cabinet 1. The side wall of the lifting mechanism 15 is slidably connected to a delivery box 16, which cooperates with the conveying component.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, the partition 17 prevents the goods from tilting and falling. The goods are transported from the conveyor belt 14 to the delivery box 16, and the delivery box 16 is lifted by the lifting mechanism 15, so that the goods can be taken without bending over.

[0035] A touch screen 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the cabinet 1 , and an electric door 3 is fixedly connected to a position below the touch screen 2 on one side of the cabinet 1 , and the electric door 3 cooperates with the delivery box 16 .

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, goods are purchased by touching the operation screen 2, and after the delivery box 16 delivers the goods to the electric warehouse door 3, the electric warehouse door 3 is opened to pick up the goods.

[0037] The working principle of the self-service vending machine provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0038] By setting airbags 25 on the path where the goods fall, the inflation of the airbags 25 is controlled when the goods are shipped. After the goods fall, they will fall in the middle of the two groups of airbags 25. The airbags 25 are soft and can hold the goods, providing cushioning and protection for the falling goods, preventing the goods from falling from high places and being easily damaged. The bottom of the airbags 25 will deflate and its volume will decrease, and the goods will fall from the middle of the two groups of airbags 25 to the conveying component, and will be shipped through the conveying component and the shipping component.

[0039] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A self-service vending machine, comprising a cabinet (1), characterized in that: A plurality of groups of shelves (10) are clamped inside the cabinet (1), a buffer assembly for protecting falling goods and a conveying assembly for transporting goods to one side are fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet (1), the buffer assembly and the conveying assembly are both located below the shelf (10), and the conveying assembly is located below the buffer assembly, a shipping assembly is fixedly connected to a position of the cabinet (1) located on one side of the shelf (10), the conveying assembly cooperates with the shipping assembly, the buffer assembly comprises a bracket (20), the bracket (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the solid inner wall, two groups of air bags (25) are symmetrically fixedly connected inside the bracket (20), and a gas discharge port is provided on a side of the two groups of air bags (25) close to the conveying assembly.

2. A self-service vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two groups of air bags (25) are both configured to be semi-cylindrical in shape, and the two groups of air bags (25) are both located above the conveying assembly, and air supply pipes (24) for supplying air to the air bags (25) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bracket (20), and one end of the two groups of air supply pipes (24) is connected and fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (23).

3. A self-service vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing seat (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket (20), an air pump (22) is fixedly connected inside the fixing seat (21), and an air outlet end of the air pump (22) is connected and fixedly connected to the ends of two groups of connecting pipes (23).

4. The self-service vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly comprises a fixed frame (13), the fixed frame (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet (1), and the fixed frame (13) is located inside the bracket (20). A conveyor belt (14) is transmission-connected inside the fixed frame (13), and the conveyor belt (14) is located below the two groups of air bags (25).

5. The self-service vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A partition (17) is vertically fixed inside the cabinet (1), and the delivery assembly and the shelf (10) are respectively located on both sides of the partition (17). The delivery assembly includes a lifting mechanism (15), which is fixed inside the cabinet (1), and a delivery box (16) is slidably connected to the side wall of the lifting mechanism (15), and the delivery box (16) cooperates with the conveying assembly.

6. The self-service vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A touch screen (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the cabinet (1), and an electric door (3) is fixedly connected to a position below the touch screen (2) on one side of the cabinet (1), and the electric door (3) cooperates with the delivery box (16).

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