Easy-to-take-out structure for vending machine pickup port

Abstract

The utility model relates to an easy-to-take-out structure for a pickup port of a vending machine, which is located on a side panel of the vending machine, and is provided with a pickup port, a pickup door, and the pickup door corresponds to the position of an inner cavity inside the side panel; it also includes a linkage plate, a counterweight iron block, and an electromagnet module; the upper part of the pickup door is hinged to the pickup port, the linkage plate is connected to the upper part of the pickup door, and there is an angle between the linkage plate and the pickup door; the linkage plate is located inside the side panel, and the linkage plate corresponds to the upper and lower positions of the inner cavity; the counterweight iron block is located on the pickup door; the electromagnet module is located on the side panel; when the pickup door flips outward to the extreme position relative to the pickup port, the position of the electromagnet module corresponds to the counterweight iron block. The utility model utilizes the characteristic that the purchased goods fall into the inner cavity of the vending machine, so that the pickup door is driven by the fallen goods to open automatically, eliminating the process of the user manually opening the pickup door, and facilitating the removal operation of the goods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic vending machine structure, in particular to an easy-to-take-out structure of a goods-taking port of the automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are mostly used in large places with dense crowds of people, such as stations, stadiums, hospitals, and parks, to provide people with the convenience of purchasing goods.

[0003] After the vending machine confirms that the product has been purchased successfully, the purchased product will be automatically pushed out and fall into the inner cavity of the vending machine. At this time, you can open the pickup door, put your hand through the pickup port, reach into the inner cavity, and take out the product.

[0004] The Chinese utility model patent with publication number: CN113129504A, named "Pick-up port mechanism of a vending machine", discloses the following technical solution: "A pick-up port mechanism of a vending machine, including a pick-up port, on which a door body is arranged, the door body is a door body that opens outward, a micro switch is arranged at the bottom of the pick-up port, and electromagnets are arranged on both sides of the pick-up port, the electromagnets are connected to the inner side of the door body, and the electromagnets suck the door body when energized; the electromagnets are turned on when the micro switch is pressed. An iron block is arranged on the inner side of the door body, and the iron block is attracted to the electromagnet. A handle is arranged on the outer side of the door body."

[0005] The above scheme controls the on and off of the electromagnet by setting a micro switch, so that when the picking shelf with goods descends to the micro switch, the electromagnet is powered off, and the door can be pulled outward at this time. In this way, the picking port is closed at ordinary times and can only be opened when buying things, reducing human damage.

[0006] Although the above solution uses an electromagnet to lock and unlock the pickup door, when the user takes the goods that have fallen into the inner cavity, the user still needs to manually open the pickup door before taking the goods, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is:

[0008] The invention relates to an easy-to-take-out structure for a pickup port of a vending machine. The structure utilizes the characteristic that purchased goods fall into an inner cavity of the vending machine near a pickup door, so that the pickup door is driven by the fallen goods to open automatically, thereby eliminating the need for users to manually open the pickup door and facilitating the operation of taking out goods.

[0009] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] A structure for making it easy to take out a pickup port of a vending machine is located on a side panel of the vending machine, wherein the side panel is provided with a pickup port, and the pickup port is provided with a pickup door, and the pickup door corresponds to the position of an inner cavity inside the side panel; the structure also includes a linkage plate, a counterweight iron block and an electromagnet module; the upper part of the pickup door is hinged to the pickup port, the linkage plate is connected to the upper part of the pickup door, and an angle exists between the linkage plate and the pickup door; the linkage plate is located inside the side panel, and the upper and lower positions of the linkage plate and the inner cavity correspond; the counterweight iron block is located on the pickup door; the electromagnet module is located on the side panel; when the pickup door is flipped outward to the extreme position relative to the pickup port, the position of the electromagnet module corresponds to the counterweight iron block.

[0011] Furthermore, the linkage plate is in a flat plate structure, and the angle between the plane where the linkage plate is located and the plane where the pickup door is located is 30-120°.

[0012] Furthermore, the angle between the plane where the linkage plate is located and the plane where the pickup door is located is 90°; the intersection line between the linkage plate and the pickup door and the hinge axis between the pickup port and the pickup door are parallel.

[0013] Furthermore, a first flexible pad is provided on the linkage plate, and the material of the first flexible pad is sponge or silicone.

[0014] Furthermore, the counterweight iron block is located at one end of the cargo pickup door away from the linkage plate; the counterweight iron block is specifically located on the inner side of the cargo pickup door or passes through the cargo pickup door.

[0015] Furthermore, the electromagnet module is located inside the side panel; when the pickup door is flipped outward to an extreme position relative to the pickup port, the electromagnet module can form a magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block.

[0016] Furthermore, under the effect of the electromagnetic module forming magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block, the cargo pickup door maintains an open posture relative to the cargo pickup opening.

[0017] Furthermore, the electromagnet module is specifically an electromagnet coil, and is electrically connected to the control system of the vending machine.

[0018] Furthermore, a second flexible pad is provided on the outer side of the pickup door, and the material of the second flexible pad is sponge or silicone.

[0019] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the linkage plate and the pickup door; and the length of the linkage plate is smaller than the length of the pickup door.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] The invention discloses an easy-to-take-out structure for a pickup port of a vending machine. The structure utilizes the characteristic that purchased goods fall into an inner cavity of the vending machine near a pickup door. A linkage plate is arranged on the inner side of the pickup door. When the goods fall, they hit the linkage plate, which flips downward, driving the pickup door to flip open relative to the pickup port. The pickup door is driven by the fallen goods to open automatically, thus eliminating the need for users to manually open the pickup door and facilitating the operation of taking out goods. The pickup door can maintain its open posture, and after a preset time, the electromagnet is powered off to automatically close the pickup door. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a closed state of a structure for easily taking out a goods taking port of an automatic vending machine.

[0023] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of an open state of an easy-to-take-out structure of a take-out port of an automatic vending machine.

[0024] Figure 3 The utility model is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a pickup door with an easy-to-take-out structure for a pickup port of an automatic vending machine.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another angle of view of a pickup door with an easy-to-take-out structure for a pickup port of an automatic vending machine according to the utility model.

[0026] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows:

[0027] 1. Side panel; 2. Pick-up door; 3. Inner cavity; 4. Linkage plate; 5. First flexible pad; 6. Reinforcement ribs; 7. Counterweight iron block; 8. Second flexible pad; 9. Electromagnet module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 4 A structure for easily taking out a pickup port of a vending machine is provided, which is located on a side panel 1 of the vending machine. The side panel 1 is provided with a pickup port, and the side panel 1 is located on the front side of the vending machine; the pickup port is provided with a pickup door 2, and the pickup door 2 corresponds to the position of an inner cavity 3 inside the side panel 1; the pickup port is specifically rectangular, and the pickup door 2 is adapted to the shape of the pickup port; the pickup door 2 is used to close or open the pickup port.

[0030] The above-mentioned easy-to-take-out structure also includes a linkage plate 4, a counterweight iron block 7 and an electromagnet module 9; the upper part of the pickup door 2 is hinged to the pickup port, that is, the pickup door 2 can be flipped open or closed relative to the pickup port; the linkage plate 4 is connected to the upper part of the pickup door 2, and there is an angle between the linkage plate 4 and the pickup door 2; the linkage plate 4 is fixedly connected to the pickup door 2.

[0031] The linkage plate 4 is located inside the side plate 1, and the linkage plate 4 corresponds to the upper and lower positions of the inner cavity 3; the linkage plate 4 is located on the path where the goods fall into the inner cavity 3, and is used to open the pickup door 2 with the help of the power of the falling goods.

[0032] The counterweight iron block 7 is located on the pickup door 2; the counterweight iron block 7 is made of iron and can be attracted by magnetic force. The counterweight iron block 7 is also used to increase the weight to achieve the automatic downward flipping and closing of the pickup door 2.

[0033] The electromagnet module 9 is located on the side plate 1; specifically, it is located inside the side plate 1 so as not to affect the aesthetics.

[0034] When the pickup door 2 is flipped outward to the extreme position relative to the pickup port, that is, when the pickup door 2 is basically attached to the side panel 1, the position of the electromagnet module 9 corresponds to the position of the counterweight iron block 7 to achieve magnetic attraction of the electromagnet module 9 to the counterweight iron block 7.

[0035] The linkage plate 4 is a flat plate structure, and the angle between the plane where the linkage plate 4 is located and the plane where the pickup door 2 is located is 30-120°.

[0036] The angle between the plane where the linkage plate 4 is located and the plane where the pickup door 2 is located is 90°, that is, the linkage plate 4 and the pickup door 2 form an L-shaped structure; the intersection line of the linkage plate 4 and the pickup door 2 and the hinge axis of the pickup port and the pickup door 2 are parallel, which is in line with the direction of the impact force when the goods fall, and is conducive to the flipping of the pickup door 2.

[0037] A first flexible pad 5 is arranged on the linkage plate 4. The first flexible pad 5 is used for buffering and vibration reduction. The first flexible pad 5 is made of sponge or silica gel and has a soft texture.

[0038] The counterweight iron block 7 is located at one end of the pickup door 2 away from the linkage plate 4; the counterweight iron block 7 is specifically located on the inner side of the pickup door 2 or passes through the pickup door 2. The counterweight iron block 7 can be located on the inner side of the pickup door 2 to avoid affecting the aesthetics.

[0039] The electromagnet module 9 is located inside the side panel 1; when the pickup door 2 is flipped outward to the extreme position relative to the pickup port, the electromagnet module 9 can form a magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block 7, thereby maintaining the open posture of the pickup door 2.

[0040] Under the effect of the electromagnetic module 9 forming magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block 7, the pickup door 2 maintains an open posture relative to the pickup port to facilitate the user to take the goods.

[0041] The electromagnet module 9 is specifically an electromagnet coil, and is electrically connected to the control system of the vending machine. The electromagnet coil generates magnetic attraction when powered on, which can attract iron objects. This is an existing mature technology. The control system of the vending machine can control the power-on time of the electromagnet module 9, which is an existing mature technology.

[0042] A second flexible pad 8 is arranged on the outer side of the pickup door 2, and the second flexible pad 8 is used for buffering and vibration reduction. The second flexible pad 8 is made of sponge or silica gel, and has a soft texture.

[0043] A reinforcing rib 6 is provided at the connection between the linkage plate 4 and the pickup door 2, and the reinforcing rib 6 is used to ensure the structural strength of the connection between the linkage plate 4 and the pickup door 2, thereby ensuring the service life; the length of the linkage plate 4 is less than the length of the pickup door 2.

[0044] The usage of the utility model is:

[0045] After the user purchases the selected product, the vending machine confirms the purchase is successful and pushes out the corresponding product, which falls under the action of gravity. Figure 1 As shown by the middle arrow direction, until it falls into the inner cavity 3.

[0046] During the falling process, the commodity touches the linkage plate 4, and the linkage plate 4 rotates counterclockwise under the action of the downward impact force, and the pickup door 2 and the linkage plate 4 flip together, so that the pickup door 2 automatically opens relative to the pickup port.

[0047] When the goods touch the linkage plate 4, the first flexible pad 5 provided on the linkage plate 4 can provide buffering and vibration reduction to prevent damage to the goods. At the same time, it can reduce the impact force on the linkage plate 4 and the hinge between the pickup door 2 and the pickup port, thereby avoiding structural damage.

[0048] After confirming that the purchase is successful, the control system of the vending machine energizes the electromagnet module 9 to generate magnetic attraction.

[0049] When the cargo pickup door 2 is flipped to the extreme position, the second flexible pad 8 on the outer side of the cargo pickup door 2 just contacts the outer wall of the side panel 1. Figure 2 The second flexible pad 8 can provide buffering and vibration reduction to avoid violent collision between the pickup door 2 and the side panel 1.

[0050] Since the electromagnet module 9 has magnetic attraction, it can attract the counterweight iron block 7 on the pickup door 2 to keep the pickup door 2 as Figure 2 The open state shown makes it easy for users to take the goods in the inner cavity 3, eliminating the need to manually open the pickup door 2, thereby achieving the purpose of convenience.

[0051] According to the average time required by users to pick up goods, the control system sets a preset time for the electromagnet module 9 to be powered on. When the preset time is reached, the electromagnet module 9 is powered off and loses its magnetic attraction. Under the gravity of the linkage plate 4 and the counterweight iron block 7, the pickup door 2 turns down clockwise until it returns to the Figure 1 The closed state shown in the figure achieves automatic closing.

[0052] The above embodiments are used to further illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these specific implementations. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be understood to be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine, located on a side panel (1) of the vending machine, wherein the side panel (1) is provided with a goods taking port, wherein the goods taking port is provided with a goods taking door (2), wherein the position of the goods taking door (2) corresponds to an inner cavity (3) inside the side panel (1); the characteristics are as follows: It also includes a linkage plate (4), a counterweight iron block (7) and an electromagnet module (9); the upper part of the pickup door (2) is hinged to the pickup port, the linkage plate (4) is connected to the upper part of the pickup door (2), and there is an angle between the linkage plate (4) and the pickup door (2); the linkage plate (4) is located inside the side plate (1), and the upper and lower positions of the linkage plate (4) and the inner cavity (3) correspond; the counterweight iron block (7) is located on the pickup door (2); the electromagnet module (9) is located on the side plate (1); when the pickup door (2) is flipped outward to an extreme position relative to the pickup port, the position of the electromagnet module (9) corresponds to that of the counterweight iron block (7).

2. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage plate (4) is a flat plate structure, and the angle between the plane where the linkage plate (4) is located and the plane where the pickup door (2) is located is 30-120°.

3. The structure for easy taking out of a vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle between the plane where the linkage plate (4) is located and the plane where the pickup door (2) is located is 90°; the intersection line between the linkage plate (4) and the pickup door (2) and the hinge axis between the pickup port and the pickup door (2) are parallel.

4. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first flexible pad (5) is arranged on the linkage plate (4), and the material of the first flexible pad (5) is sponge or silica gel.

5. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counterweight iron block (7) is located at one end of the cargo pickup door (2) away from the linkage plate (4); the counterweight iron block (7) is specifically located on the inner side of the cargo pickup door (2) or passes through the cargo pickup door (2).

6. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electromagnet module (9) is located inside the side plate (1); when the cargo pickup door (2) is flipped outward to an extreme position relative to the cargo pickup opening, the electromagnet module (9) can form a magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block (7).

7. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: Under the effect of the electromagnetic module (9) forming magnetic attraction on the counterweight iron block (7), the cargo pickup door (2) maintains an open posture relative to the cargo pickup opening.

8. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The electromagnet module (9) is specifically an electromagnet coil and is electrically connected to the control system of the vending machine.

9. The structure for easily taking out goods from a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second flexible pad (8) is arranged on the outer side of the pickup door (2), and the material of the second flexible pad (8) is sponge or silica gel.

10. The easy-to-take-out structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib (6) is provided at the connection between the linkage plate (4) and the cargo pickup door (2); the length of the linkage plate (4) is shorter than the length of the cargo pickup door (2).

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