Goods delivery device of vending machine

By designing a shipping guide device with angle adjustment and conveyor belt drive in a vending machine, the problem of unstable shipment in the prior art is solved, and the stability and controllability of shipment are achieved.

CN222825939UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02SHANGHAI YUANZHIGUO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421755352.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-23
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-23

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Technical Problem

The shipping methods of existing vending machines have problems such as irregular placement of materials and unadjustable angles, resulting in unstable shipment.

Method used

The device including shipping guide rails, angle adjustment parts, conveyor belts, resistance increasing parts, lifting limit plates and induction parts is adopted to achieve stable material discharge through angle adjustment and conveyor belt driving.

Benefits of technology

The stability and controllability of vending machine shipments are achieved, and the problems of irregular placement of materials and unadjustable angles are avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a delivery device of a vending machine, which belongs to the technical field of delivery devices and is characterized in that a delivery guide rail is mounted in the vending machine through an angle adjusting part, the delivery guide rail is driven to rotate by starting the angle adjusting part after the delivery guide rail is placed well, and the outer end of the delivery guide rail can incline downwards. In the process that the goods outlet guide rail inclines downwards, the driving piece is started to drive the conveying belt to drive the outer end of the goods outlet guide rail, in the driving process, materials are stirred towards the inclined side through the resistance increasing piece on the conveying belt, and the discharging function is achieved. In the driving process of the conveying belt, the lifting driving piece drives the lifting limiting plate to move downwards along the lifting groove, the discharging function is achieved through mutual cooperation of the conveying belt and the lifting limiting plate, the goods discharging guide rails on the outer side are spliced through the connecting pieces, the goods discharging guide rails are covered with the induction pieces, splicing and mounting are convenient, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. And whether the sold goods are conveyed to the outer end of the goods outlet guide rail or not is sensed through the sensing piece.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a delivery device for an automatic vending machine, belonging to the technical field of delivery devices. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used commercial equipment that can be used to select and sell goods. They are not restricted by time, environment, location and other factors. Therefore, vending machines have become a commodity vending equipment that brings great convenience to people. Commonly used vending machines can be divided into food vending machines, cosmetics vending machines, comprehensive vending machines and beverage vending machines according to their uses. The common delivery method of vending machines is to use the rotating spring inside to push the goods placed one by one in the spring forward and away from the shelf. The goods automatically fall into the delivery trough, and consumers can then take out the goods in the delivery trough.

[0003] For example, the application number: CN116665368A discloses a dual-detection device for self-service vending machines, including a shipment detection component arranged at the end of a silo, the shipment detection component including an elastic element, a flip plate and a micro switch, the elastic element and the flip plate are connected to the bottom surface of the silo, the flip plate can flip toward the shipment end of the silo under the push of the goods in the silo, the elastic element can push the flip plate to reset, the micro switch is connected when the flip plate flips, the micro switch is electrically connected to the controller, a product label is provided on the side of the flip plate facing the shipment end of the silo, the product label is used to indicate the name and price of the product, a label slot is provided on the side wall of the flip plate facing the shipment end of the silo, the product label is inserted in the label slot, the product label includes an electronic product label, the electronic product label is electrically connected to the controller, and can improve the shipment detection effect of the product.

[0004] Based on the search and analysis, the existing technology still has deficiencies:

[0005] The prior art uses a spiral pusher to push out the product, which may cause the material to be placed irregularly during the pushing process. During the operation, the angle of the device may not be adjusted. The present application realizes the function of discharging the material by using an angle adjustment structure and a double-sided delivery structure. Therefore, a vending machine delivery device is needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a delivery device for an automatic vending machine.

[0007] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0008] A delivery device for a vending machine includes a delivery guide rail for placement;

[0009] The invention is characterized in that: an angle adjustment member is installed at one end of the delivery guide rail, conveyor belts are covered on both sides of the delivery guide rail, and the resistance increasing member is covered with a resistance increasing member in contact with the material;

[0010] A limiting mechanism is arranged on the delivery guide rail, connecting pieces are respectively installed on the outer sides of the delivery guide rail, and a sensing piece is laid on the delivery guide rail.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a lifting limiting plate, a lifting slot, a connecting plate, a lifting driving member, a connecting flange and a sealing plate;

[0012] A lifting groove is opened at one end of the shipping guide rail, and a lifting limit plate is connected to the lifting in the lifting groove. A connecting plate is installed at the bottom of the lifting limit plate, a lifting drive component is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate, a connecting flange is installed at the bottom of the lifting drive component, and a sealing plate is installed at the bottom, which is sealed with the lifting groove.

[0013] Preferably, the conveyor belt is installed in a conveying trough on the delivery guide rail for conveying connection.

[0014] Preferably, the conveyor belt and the resistance-increasing member are used in conjunction with a lifting and limiting plate.

[0015] Preferably, a guide plate is installed at the outer end of the delivery guide rail, and the guide plate is an inclined structure.

[0016] Preferably, the delivery guide rail is a U-shaped structure, and the angle adjustment member drives the delivery guide rail to tilt.

[0017] Beneficial technical effects of the utility model:

[0018] The utility model provides a delivery device for an automatic vending machine, wherein an angle adjustment member is installed at one end of the delivery guide rail, conveyor belts are installed on both sides of the delivery guide rail, resistance-increasing members are distributed on the conveyor belts, a lifting limit plate is connected to the inner side of the delivery guide rail for lifting, a lifting drive member is installed at the bottom of the lifting limit plate, the lifting drive member drives the lifting along the lifting groove, the delivery guide rail and the guide plate cooperate with each other, the delivery guide rail is installed in the vending machine through the angle adjustment member, after being placed, the delivery guide rail is driven to rotate by starting the angle adjustment member, the outer end of the delivery guide rail can be tilted downward, and the delivery guide rail can be rotated when the delivery guide rail is in a state of being tilted downward. During the downward tilting of the cargo guide rail, the driving member is started to drive the conveyor belt toward the outer end of the delivery guide rail. During the driving process, the material is pushed to the inclined side by the resistance-increasing member on the conveyor belt to realize the function of unloading. During the driving process of the conveyor belt, the lifting drive member drives the lifting limit plate to move downward along the lifting groove. The conveyor belt and the lifting limit plate cooperate with each other to realize the function of unloading. The outer delivery guide rail is spliced ​​together by connecting parts. The delivery guide rail is covered with sensing parts to facilitate splicing and installation. The sensing parts are used to sense whether the goods have been delivered to the outer end of the delivery guide rail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is an overall three-dimensional side view of a preferred embodiment of a delivery device for a vending machine according to the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of an automatic vending machine delivery device according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is an enlarged view of the structure of position A of a preferred embodiment of a delivery device for a vending machine according to the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 A side view of a preferred embodiment of a delivery device for a vending machine according to the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional side view of a preferred embodiment of a delivery device for a vending machine according to the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Shipping guide rail; 2. Angle adjustment part; 3. Conveyor trough; 4. Conveyor belt; 5. Resistance increasing part; 6. Driving part; 7. Guide plate; 8. Lifting limit plate; 9. Lifting trough; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Lifting driving part; 12. Connecting flange; 13. Sealing plate; 14. Connecting part; 15. Induction part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the technical solution of the present invention more clear and specific to those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings, but the implementation methods of the present invention are not limited thereto.

[0026] like Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, the present embodiment provides a delivery device for a vending machine, comprising a delivery guide rail 1 for placement;

[0027] The invention is characterized in that: an angle adjustment member 2 is installed at one end of the delivery guide rail 1, conveyor belts 4 are covered on both sides of the delivery guide rail 1, and a resistance increasing member 5 is covered on the resistance increasing member 5 in contact with the material;

[0028] A limiting mechanism is provided on the delivery guide rail 1 , connecting pieces 14 are respectively installed on the outer sides of the delivery guide rail 1 , and a sensing piece 15 is laid on the delivery guide rail 1 .

[0029] The limiting mechanism includes a lifting limiting plate 8, a lifting slot 9, a connecting plate 10, a lifting driving member 11, a connecting flange 12 and a sealing plate 13;

[0030] A lifting groove 9 is opened at one end of the shipping guide rail 1, and a lifting limit plate 8 is lifted and connected in the lifting groove 9. A connecting plate 10 is installed at the bottom of the lifting limit plate 8, and a lifting drive member 11 is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate 10. A connecting flange 12 is installed at the bottom of the lifting drive member 11, and a sealing plate 13 is installed at the bottom of 21, which is a sealing connection member with the lifting groove 9.

[0031] The conveyor belt 4 is installed in the conveying groove 3 on the delivery guide rail 1 for conveying connection.

[0032] The conveyor belt 4 and the resistance-increasing member 5 are used in conjunction with the lifting and limiting plate 8 .

[0033] A guide plate 7 is installed at the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1, and the guide plate 7 is an inclined structure.

[0034] The delivery guide rail 1 is a U-shaped structure, and the angle adjustment member 2 drives the delivery guide rail 1 to tilt.

[0035] like Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, the working process of an automatic vending machine delivery device provided by the present embodiment is as follows: the delivery guide rail 1 is installed in the vending machine through the angle adjustment member 2. After placement, the delivery guide rail 1 is driven to rotate by starting the angle adjustment member 2, and the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1 can be tilted downward. In the process of the delivery guide rail 1 tilting downward, the driving member 6 is started to drive the conveyor belt 4 to the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1. In the process of driving, the material is pushed to the inclined side by the resistance increasing member 5 on the conveyor belt 4 to realize the function of unloading. In the process of driving the conveyor belt 4, the lifting limit plate 8 is driven to move downward along the lifting groove 9 by the lifting driving member 11. The conveyor belt 4 and the lifting limit plate 8 cooperate with each other to realize the function of unloading. The outer delivery guide rail 1 is spliced ​​by the connecting member 14. The delivery guide rail 1 is covered with a sensing member 15 to facilitate splicing and installation. The sensing member 15 is used to sense whether the goods have been delivered to the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1.

[0036] Example

[0037] like Figure 1 - Figure 5As shown, an angle adjustment member 2 is installed at one end of the delivery guide rail 1, conveyor belts 4 are installed on both sides of the delivery guide rail 1, and resistance-increasing members 5 are distributed on the conveyor belts 4. A lifting limit plate 8 is connected to the inner side of the delivery guide rail 1 for lifting. A lifting drive member 11 is installed at the bottom of the lifting limit plate 8. The lifting drive member 11 drives the lifting along the lifting groove 9. The delivery guide rail 1 and the guide plate 7 cooperate with each other. The delivery guide rail 1 is installed in the vending machine through the angle adjustment member 2. After placement, the delivery guide rail 1 is driven to rotate by starting the angle adjustment member 2. The outer end of the delivery guide rail 1 can be tilted downward. When the delivery guide rail 1 tilts downward During the process, the driving member 6 is started to drive the conveyor belt 4 toward the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1. During the driving process, the material is pushed to the inclined side by the resistance-increasing member 5 on the conveyor belt 4 to realize the function of unloading. During the driving process of the conveyor belt 4, the lifting limit plate 8 is driven by the lifting driving member 11 to move downward along the lifting groove 9. The conveyor belt 4 and the lifting limit plate 8 cooperate with each other to realize the function of unloading. The outer delivery guide rail 1 is spliced ​​together by the connecting member 14. The delivery guide rail 1 is covered with a sensing member 15 to facilitate splicing and installation. The sensing member 15 is used to sense whether the goods have been delivered to the outer end of the delivery guide rail 1.

[0038] The above is only a further embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical solution and concept of the present invention, which fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A delivery device for a vending machine, comprising a delivery guide rail (1) for placement; Features: An angle adjustment member (2) is installed at one end of the delivery guide rail (1), conveyor belts (4) are covered on both sides of the delivery guide rail (1), and a resistance increasing member (5) is covered on the resistance increasing member (5) in contact with the material; A limiting mechanism is provided on the delivery guide rail (1), connecting pieces (14) are respectively installed on the outer sides of the delivery guide rail (1), and a sensing piece (15) is laid on the delivery guide rail (1).

2. The vending machine delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism comprises a lifting limiting plate (8), a lifting groove (9), a connecting plate (10), a lifting driving member (11), a connecting flange (12) and a sealing plate (13); A lifting groove (9) is provided at one end of the delivery guide rail (1), a lifting limit plate (8) is lifted and connected in the lifting groove (9), a connecting plate (10) is installed at the bottom of the lifting limit plate (8), a lifting driving member (11) is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate (10), a connecting flange (12) is installed at the bottom of the lifting driving member (11), a sealing plate (13) is installed at the bottom of (21), and the sealing plate (13) is sealed and connected to the lifting groove (9).

3. The vending machine delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (4) is installed in the conveyor groove (3) on the delivery guide rail (1) for conveying connection.

4. The automatic vending machine delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (4) and the resistance increasing member (5) are used in conjunction with the lifting and limiting plate (8).

5. The automatic vending machine delivery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide plate (7) is installed at the outer end of the delivery guide rail (1), and the guide plate (7) is an inclined structure.

6. The automatic vending machine delivery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The delivery guide rail (1) is a U-shaped structure, and the angle adjustment member (2) drives the delivery guide rail (1) to tilt.