Automatic popcorn vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a popcorn vending machine, which comprises a box body, one side of the box body is provided with a transparent window, and the transparent window is provided with a discharge door; the storage bases are fixed in the box body, popcorn storage boxes are arranged in the storage bases, and the discharging ends of the popcorn storage boxes are communicated with quantitative discharging devices; the automatic cup falling device is mounted in the box body; the XY-axis moving platform is positioned below the quantitative discharging device and the automatic cup falling device; and the controller is in signal connection with the quantitative discharging device, the automatic cup falling device and the XY-axis moving platform. According to the popcorn quantitative feeding device, the cup can be moved to the position under the designated popcorn storage box, quantitative discharging is controlled through the quantitative discharging device, quantitative taking of popcorn of one taste is completed, the cup is controlled to move to the position under other popcorn storage boxes for quantitative taking, and the purpose that the popcorn of multiple tastes is quantitatively contained in the single cup is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vending machines, and in particular to a popcorn vending machine. Background Art

[0002] A popcorn vending machine generally includes a popcorn storage bin, a discharging mechanism, an automatic cup dropping mechanism and a transmission mechanism. After a user places an order and pays, the automatic cup dropping mechanism drops the cup, and the cup is transferred to the bottom of the discharging mechanism through the transmission mechanism. The discharging mechanism drops the popcorn in the storage bin into the cup, completing the popcorn filling, and then the popcorn is provided to the user for taking.

[0003] In the related art, the traditional popcorn vending machine only executes the process of filling a cup of popcorn after the user places an order and then the user takes it away, but it is unable to solve the problem of quantitatively filling a single cup of popcorn with multiple flavors. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application provides a popcorn vending machine, which controls the movement of an XY-axis moving platform to move a cup to the bottom of a specified popcorn storage box, and controls the quantitative discharging through a quantitative discharging device to complete the quantitative discharging of popcorn of one flavor, and controls the cup to move to the bottom of other popcorn storage boxes for quantitative discharging, thereby realizing quantitative discharging of popcorn of multiple flavors in a single cup.

[0005] The present application embodiment provides a popcorn vending machine, which includes:

[0006] A box body, one side of which is provided with a transparent window, and the transparent window is provided with a discharge door;

[0007] A plurality of shelves, wherein the shelves are fixed inside the box body, and a popcorn storage box is arranged inside the shelves, and a discharging end of the popcorn storage box is connected to a quantitative discharging device;

[0008] An automatic cup dropper, the automatic cup dropper is installed in the box;

[0009] An XY axis moving platform, the XY axis moving platform is located below the quantitative discharging device and the automatic cup dropper, and is installed in the box;

[0010] A controller is connected to the quantitative discharging device, the automatic cup dropper and the XY axis moving platform by signals.

[0011] In one embodiment, the quantitative discharging device comprises:

[0012] A cylinder, one end of which is connected to the discharge end of the popcorn storage box;

[0013] a first valve, the first valve being rotatably mounted in the cylinder;

[0014] a first control motor, wherein the first control motor is mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder, an output end of the first control motor passes through the interior of the cylinder, and the output end of the first control motor is fixed to the first valve;

[0015] a second valve, the second valve being rotatably mounted in the cylinder and located below the first valve;

[0016] a second control motor, the second control motor being mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder, the output end of the second control motor passing through the interior of the cylinder, and the output end of the second control motor being fixed to the second valve;

[0017] A pressure sensor, wherein the pressure sensor is embedded and installed on a side of the second valve facing the first valve;

[0018] The controller is signal-connected to the first control motor, the second control motor and the pressure sensor.

[0019] In one embodiment, the XY axis moving platform comprises:

[0020] A first mounting bracket, wherein a first servo motor is mounted on the first mounting bracket, a first lead screw is fixed to an output end of the first servo motor, a first lead screw slider is mounted on an outer wall of the first lead screw, the first lead screw slider is slidably connected to the first mounting bracket, and a sliding direction thereof is consistent with a length direction of the first lead screw;

[0021] a second mounting bracket, the second mounting bracket being fixed to the first lead screw slider, the second mounting bracket being mounted with a second servo motor, a second lead screw being fixed to an output end of the second servo motor, a second lead screw slider being mounted on an outer wall of the second lead screw, the second lead screw slider being slidably connected to the second mounting bracket, and a sliding direction thereof being consistent with a length direction of the second lead screw;

[0022] The first lead screw and the second lead screw are distributed in a cross shape.

[0023] In one embodiment, a receiving groove is formed on the top of the second lead screw slider, and the receiving groove is used to place a cup.

[0024] In one embodiment, the discharging end of the popcorn storage box is configured to be conical.

[0025] In one embodiment, a temperature sensor is installed inside the popcorn storage box, and the temperature sensor is connected to the controller signal.

[0026] In one embodiment, the shelf is provided with a through hole, and a first ring is fixed to the inner wall of the through hole;

[0027] A second circular ring is fixed to the outer wall of the popcorn storage box. The second circular ring is arranged in the through hole and is placed on the top of the first circular ring.

[0028] In one embodiment, a third servo motor is installed on the outer wall of the automatic cup dropper, and a baffle is fixed to the output end of the third servo motor. The third servo motor can drive the baffle to rotate and move to the bottom of the automatic cup dropper or rotate away from the bottom of the automatic cup dropper.

[0029] In one embodiment, a sales operation screen is installed on one side of the box, and the sales operation screen is connected to the controller signal.

[0030] In one embodiment, an ozone generator is installed inside the box.

[0031] The beneficial effects brought by the technical solution provided in the embodiments of the present application include:

[0032] Among them, a popcorn storage box stores popcorn of one flavor. The controller can control the XY-axis moving platform to move to the bottom of the automatic cup dropper to receive the cup automatically dropped by the automatic cup dropper, and control the movement of the XY-axis moving platform to move the cup to the bottom of the specified popcorn storage box. The quantitative discharging is controlled by the quantitative discharging device to complete the quantitative taking of popcorn of one flavor, and the cup is controlled to move to the bottom of other popcorn storage boxes for quantitative taking, so that multiple flavors of popcorn can be quantitatively loaded in a single cup. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of a popcorn vending machine;

[0035] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a popcorn vending machine from a top view;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the quantitative discharging device;

[0037] Figure 4 It is a top view structural diagram of the XY axis moving platform;

[0038] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf from a top view;

[0039] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the front view structure of a popcorn storage box.

[0040] In the figure: 1. box body; 2. transparent window; 201. discharge door; 3. shelf; 301. first ring; 4. popcorn storage box; 401. second ring; 402. temperature sensor; 5. quantitative discharger; 501. first valve; 502. first control motor; 503. second valve; 504. pressure sensor; 505. second control motor; 506. cylinder; 6. automatic cup dropper; 7. XY axis moving platform; 701. first mounting bracket; 702. first lead screw; 703. first servo motor; 704. first lead screw slider; 705. second mounting bracket; 706. second lead screw; 707. second servo motor; 708. second lead screw slider; 8. vending operation screen; 9. ozone generator; 10. third servo motor; 11. baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] The embodiment of the present application provides a popcorn vending machine, which can control the XY axis moving platform to move to the bottom of the automatic cup dropper through the controller, receive the cup automatically dropped by the automatic cup dropper, and control the movement of the XY axis moving platform, so that the cup can be moved to the bottom of a specified popcorn storage box, and the quantitative discharging is controlled by the quantitative discharging device to complete the quantitative discharging of one flavor of popcorn, and control the cup to move to the bottom of other popcorn storage boxes for quantitative discharging, so that multiple flavors of popcorn can be quantitatively loaded into a single cup.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a popcorn vending machine, which includes: a box body 1, a transparent window 2 is installed on one side of the box body 1, and the transparent window 2 is provided with a discharge door 201; a plurality of shelves 3, the shelves 3 are fixed to the inside of the box body 1, and a popcorn storage box 4 is arranged in the shelves 3, and the discharge end of the popcorn storage box 4 is connected to a quantitative discharger 5; an automatic cup dropper 6, and the automatic cup dropper 6 is installed in the box body 1; an XY axis moving platform 7, the XY axis moving platform 7 is located below the quantitative discharger 5 and the automatic cup dropper 6, and is installed in the box body 1; a controller, and the controller is signal-connected with the quantitative discharger 5, the automatic cup dropper 6 and the XY axis moving platform 7.

[0044] Exemplarily, a transparent window 2 is installed on the front of the box 1, and a discharge door 201 is opened in the transparent window 2. The discharge door 201 is convenient for customers to take out the materials. Three shelves 3 are installed on the left and right inner walls of the box 1. A popcorn storage box 4 is arranged in the shelf 3, and the discharge end of the popcorn storage box 4 is connected to a quantitative discharger 5. An automatic cup dropper 6 is also installed inside the box 1. The XY axis moving platform 7 is located below the quantitative discharger 5 and the automatic cup dropper 6 and is installed in the box 1. Each popcorn storage box 4 stores popcorn of one flavor.

[0045] Among them, the customer places an order for three flavors of popcorn, the first flavor of popcorn accounts for 30% of the amount, the second flavor of popcorn accounts for 30% of the amount, and the third flavor of popcorn accounts for 40% of the amount. The controller can control the XY-axis moving platform 7 to move to the bottom of the automatic cup dropper 6, receive the cup automatically dropped by the automatic cup dropper 6, and complete the cup taking operation; and control the XY-axis moving platform 7 to move, so that the cup moves to the bottom of the designated first flavor popcorn storage box 4, and controls the quantitative discharging through the quantitative discharging device 5 to complete the quantitative taking of the first flavor of popcorn, and control the cup to move to the bottom of the second flavor popcorn storage box 4 and the bottom of the third flavor popcorn storage box 4 for quantitative taking (wherein, the order of taking the first flavor popcorn, the second flavor popcorn and the third flavor popcorn is not specifically limited, and the materials are taken according to the principle of proximity), so that a single cup of quantitatively loaded popcorn of multiple flavors can be realized.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the quantitative discharging device 5 includes: a cylinder 506, one end of which is connected to the discharging end of the popcorn storage box 4; a first valve 501, which is rotatably installed in the cylinder 506; a first control motor 502, which is installed on the outer wall of the cylinder 506, and the output end of the first control motor 502 passes through the interior of the cylinder 506, and its output end is fixed to the first valve 501; a second valve 503, which is rotatably installed in the cylinder 506 and is located below the first valve 501; a second control motor 505, which is installed on the outer wall of the cylinder 506, and the output end of the second control motor 505 passes through the interior of the cylinder 506, and its output end is fixed to the second valve 503; a pressure sensor 504, which is embedded and installed on the side of the second valve 503 facing the first valve 501; and a controller is connected to the first control motor 502, the second control motor 505 and the pressure sensor signal.

[0047] Exemplarily, the top of the cylinder 506 is connected to the discharging end of the popcorn storage box 4, and the first control motor 502 is installed on the left side wall of the cylinder 506. The output end of the first control motor 502 penetrates the inner outer wall of the cylinder 506 and is fixed to the first valve 501. Similarly, the installation method of the second control motor 505 and the second valve 503 can refer to the installation method of the first control motor 502 and the first valve 501, and the top surface of the second valve 503 is embedded with a pressure sensor 504. Specifically, the controller can control the first control motor 502 to drive the first valve 501 to rotate and open, so that the popcorn in the popcorn storage box 4 falls into the space between the first valve 501 and the second valve 503 until the weight of the pressure sensor monitor reaches the set quantitative value. The controller controls the first valve 501 to rotate and close, and in the subsequent discharging work, the second valve 503 is controlled to rotate and open, so that the quantitative loading of popcorn of one flavor into the cup can be realized.

[0048] Further, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the XY axis moving platform 7 may include: a first mounting bracket 701, the first mounting bracket 701 is mounted with a first servo motor 703, the output end of the first servo motor 703 is fixed with a first lead screw 702, the outer wall of the first lead screw 702 is mounted with a first lead screw slider 704, the first lead screw slider 704 is slidably connected to the first mounting bracket 701, and its sliding direction is consistent with the length direction of the first lead screw 702; a second mounting bracket 705, the second mounting bracket 705 is fixed to the first lead screw slider 704, the second mounting bracket 705 is mounted with a second servo motor 707, the output end of the second servo motor 707 is fixed with a second lead screw 706, the outer wall of the second lead screw 706 is mounted with a second lead screw slider 708, the second lead screw slider 708 is slidably connected to the second mounting bracket 705, and its sliding direction is consistent with the length direction of the second lead screw 706; the first lead screw 702 and the second lead screw 706 are distributed in a cross.

[0049] Exemplarily, the first mounting bracket 701 and the second mounting bracket 705 are both concavely arranged, and the first lead screw 702 is installed on the two opposite inner walls of the first mounting bracket 701, one end of the first lead screw 702 passes through the first mounting bracket 701 and is fixed to the output end of the first servo motor 703, and the first lead screw slider 704 is installed on the outer wall of the first lead screw 702, and the first lead screw slider 704 is slidably installed on the first mounting bracket 701; the second mounting bracket 705 is fixed to the top surface of the first lead screw slider 704, and the second lead screw 706 is installed on the two opposite inner walls of the second mounting bracket 705, one end of the second lead screw 706 passes through the second mounting bracket 705 and is fixed to the output end of the second servo motor 707, and the second lead screw slider 708 is installed on the outer wall of the second lead screw 706, and the top surface of the second lead screw slider 708 is used to receive the cup dropped by the automatic cup dropper 6, the first lead screw 702 is extended in the left-right direction, and the second lead screw 706 is extended in the front-back direction. The second lead screw slider 708 can be moved left and right by the first lead screw 702, and can be moved forward and backward by the second lead screw 706, that is, the second lead screw slider 708 can be moved in the horizontal plane to directly below the designated popcorn storage box 4 and the automatic cup dropper 6.

[0050] Furthermore, a receiving groove is provided on the top of the second lead screw slider 708, and the receiving groove is used to place the cup. When the cup dropped by the automatic cup dropper 6 enters the receiving groove, the receiving groove will limit the cup inside to prevent the cup from being easily deviated and shaken when the XY axis moving platform 7 moves, thereby affecting the subsequent quantitative discharging and tilting.

[0051] Furthermore, an electronic scale is embedded in the receiving tank. When a customer only needs a single cup of popcorn with a single flavor, there is no need to use the quantitative discharging device 5 for quantitative measurement. The quantitative discharging device 5 only acts as a discharging switch. When the electronic scale detects that the popcorn in the cup has reached a quantitative amount, the quantitative discharging device 5 stops discharging, completing the discharging work of the single cup of popcorn with a single flavor.

[0052] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the discharging end of the popcorn storage box 4 is tapered. Wherein, the discharging end of the popcorn storage box 4 is tapered, which can facilitate discharging, and all the popcorn in the popcorn storage box 4 is discharged, preventing the popcorn storage box 4 from remaining.

[0053] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, a temperature sensor 402 is installed inside the popcorn storage box 4, and the temperature sensor 402 is connected to the controller signal. The controller can set the corresponding insulation temperature of the popcorn storage box 4 according to the different flavors of the popcorn, and monitor the temperature in each popcorn storage box 4 through the temperature sensor 402 to ensure that the popcorn of different flavors is within each adaptive insulation temperature range.

[0054] Further, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the shelf 3 is provided with a through hole, and a first circular ring 301 is fixed to the inner wall of the through hole; a second circular ring 401 is fixed to the outer wall of the popcorn storage box 4, and the second circular ring 401 is arranged in the through hole and is placed on the top of the first circular ring 301. Exemplarily, the bottom end of the popcorn storage box 4 is inserted into the through hole until the second circular ring 401 is placed on the top of the first circular ring 301, and the installation of the popcorn storage box 4 is completed, and it is easy to install and disassemble.

[0055] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, a third servo motor 10 is installed on the outer wall of the automatic cup dropper 6, and a baffle 11 is fixed to the output end of the third servo motor 10. The third servo motor 10 can drive the baffle 11 to rotate and move to the bottom of the automatic cup dropper 6 or rotate away from the bottom of the automatic cup dropper 6. For example, the cup at the bottom of the automatic cup dropper 6 may be affected by external vibrations or the cup may fall off due to its own gravity. At this time, the baffle 11 is driven by the third servo motor 10 to rotate horizontally until it is directly under the bottom cup of the automatic cup dropper 6, and the cup is supported and limited to prevent the cup from being affected by external vibrations or falling off due to its own gravity. If the automatic cup dropper 6 needs to perform a cup dropping operation, the controller will first control the third servo motor 10 to drive the baffle 11 or rotate away from the bottom of the automatic cup dropper 6.

[0056] Further, such as Figure 1As shown, a sales operation screen 8 is installed on one side of the box body 1, and the sales operation screen 8 is connected to the controller signal. Among them, customers can buy a single cup of popcorn with different flavors through the sales operation screen 8.

[0057] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, an ozone generator 9 is installed inside the box body 1. In order to ensure the hygiene of the popcorn storage box 4, an ozone generator 9 can be installed for sterilization and disinfection. The ozone generator 9 can replace the ultraviolet sterilization lamp.

[0058] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", etc. 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 application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] It should be noted that, in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0060] The above description is only a specific implementation of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest range consistent with the principles and novel features applied for herein.

Claims

1. A popcorn vending machine, characterized in that: It includes: A box body (1), a transparent window (2) being installed on one side of the box body (1), and a discharge door (201) being provided on the transparent window (2); A plurality of shelves (3), wherein the shelves (3) are fixed inside the box body (1), and a popcorn storage box (4) is arranged inside the shelves (3), and a discharging end of the popcorn storage box (4) is connected to a quantitative discharging device (5); An automatic cup dropper (6), the automatic cup dropper (6) being installed in the box (1); An XY axis moving platform (7), the XY axis moving platform (7) is located below the quantitative discharging device (5) and the automatic cup dropper (6), and is installed in the box body (1); A controller is connected to the quantitative discharging device (5), the automatic cup dropper (6) and the XY axis moving platform (7) by signals.

2. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative discharging device (5) comprises: A cylinder (506), one end of which is connected to the discharge end of the popcorn storage box (4); A first valve (501), the first valve (501) is rotatably mounted in the cylinder (506); A first control motor (502), the first control motor (502) being mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder (506), the output end of the first control motor (502) passing through the interior of the cylinder (506), and the output end of the first control motor (502) being fixed to the first valve (501); A second valve (503), the second valve (503) is rotatably mounted in the cylinder (506) and is located below the first valve (501); A second control motor (505), the second control motor (505) is mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder (506), the output end of the second control motor (505) passes through the interior of the cylinder (506), and the output end is fixed to the second valve (503); a pressure sensor (504), the pressure sensor (504) being embedded and installed on a side of the second valve (503) facing the first valve (501); The controller is signal-connected to the first control motor (502), the second control motor (505) and the pressure sensor.

3. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The XY axis moving platform (7) comprises: A first mounting bracket (701), wherein the first mounting bracket (701) is mounted with a first servo motor (703), a first lead screw (702) is fixed to the output end of the first servo motor (703), a first lead screw slider (704) is mounted on the outer wall of the first lead screw (702), the first lead screw slider (704) is slidably connected to the first mounting bracket (701), and its sliding direction is consistent with the length direction of the first lead screw (702); A second mounting bracket (705), wherein the second mounting bracket (705) is fixed to the first lead screw slider (704), a second servo motor (707) is installed on the second mounting bracket (705), a second lead screw (706) is fixed to the output end of the second servo motor (707), a second lead screw slider (708) is installed on the outer wall of the second lead screw (706), and the second lead screw slider (708) is slidably connected to the second mounting bracket (705), and its sliding direction is consistent with the length direction of the second lead screw (706); The first lead screw (702) and the second lead screw (706) are arranged in a cross shape.

4. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A receiving groove is provided on the top of the second lead screw slider (708), and the receiving groove is used to place a cup.

5. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging end of the popcorn storage box (4) is arranged in a conical shape.

6. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (402) is installed inside the popcorn storage box (4), and the temperature sensor (402) is connected to the controller signal.

7. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelf (3) is provided with a through hole, and a first circular ring (301) is fixed to the inner wall of the through hole; A second circular ring (401) is fixed to the outer wall of the popcorn storage box (4); the second circular ring (401) is arranged in the through hole and is placed in close contact with the top of the first circular ring (301).

8. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third servo motor (10) is installed on the outer wall of the automatic cup dropper (6); a baffle (11) is fixed to the output end of the third servo motor (10); the third servo motor (10) can drive the baffle (11) to rotate and move to the position directly below the automatic cup dropper (6) or to rotate away from the position directly below the automatic cup dropper (6).

9. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sales operation screen (8) is installed on one side of the box body (1), and the sales operation screen (8) is connected to the controller signal.

10. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ozone generator (9) is installed inside the box (1).

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