Discharging buffer device of beverage self-service vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a beverage self-service vending machine discharging buffer device, and particularly relates to the technical field of self-service vending machines, the beverage self-service vending machine discharging buffer device comprises a hollow discharging frame body, a discharging port is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the discharging frame body, and a slope fixed at the bottom end of the discharging frame body is arranged on the front side of the discharging port. The bottom of an inner cavity of the discharging frame body is consistent with the angle of a landslide, two discharging baffles are symmetrically arranged in the discharging frame body, the discharging baffles are obliquely arranged, the top ends of the discharging baffles are movably hinged to the inner side wall of the discharging frame body through hinge shafts, and an electromagnetic adjusting piece for limiting the inclination angle of the discharging baffles is installed on the inner side wall of the discharging frame body. The end of the electromagnetic adjusting piece abuts against the bottom end of the discharging baffle. According to the utility model, the upper arc-shaped baffle plate is matched with the downward inclined and symmetrical discharging baffle plates, and the arc-shaped baffle plates can be lifted and the discharging baffle plates can be turned over, so that the impact force in the beverage falling process is diluted, buffered and unloaded, the impact force on the beverage in the delivery process is reduced, and the beverage container is ensured not to be easily damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of self-service vending machines, and more specifically, to a discharging buffer device of a beverage self-service vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Beverage vending machines are widely used in public places, providing consumers with a convenient way to buy beverages. However, during the delivery process of beverages, due to the effect of gravity, the beverages fall freely from the delivery port to the pickup area, which can easily cause damage to the beverage containers, especially fragile glass bottles or plastic bottles. In addition, the rapid fall of beverages at the delivery port may also impact other beverages in the pickup area, resulting in chain reaction damage.

[0003] Existing beverage vending machines usually lack effective buffering mechanisms and rely only on soft pads or plastic trays in the pickup area to reduce impact, but these measures have limited effectiveness and cannot completely prevent beverage damage. In addition, these soft pads or trays will wear out after long-term use and need to be replaced regularly, increasing maintenance costs.

[0004] Therefore, developing a discharging buffer device for a beverage vending machine, aiming to provide a solution that can effectively reduce the impact force on beverages during the delivery process, protect beverage containers from damage, and reduce maintenance costs, is a technical problem that needs to be urgently solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a discharging buffer device for a beverage vending machine, comprising a discharging frame with a hollow interior, a discharging port is opened at the bottom of the front side of the discharging frame, and a slide fixed to the bottom end of the discharging frame is installed on the front side of the discharging port. The bottom of the inner cavity of the discharging frame is consistent with the angle of the slide. Two symmetrically arranged discharging baffles are arranged inside the discharging frame. The discharging baffles are inclined and the top ends are movably hinged to the inner wall of the discharging frame through a hinge shaft. An electromagnetic adjustment member for limiting the inclination angle of the discharging baffle is installed on the inner wall of the discharging frame, and the end of the electromagnetic adjustment member abuts against the bottom end of the discharging baffle. A lifting arc baffle is provided directly above the two discharging baffles, and elastic members connected to the arc baffle are installed on the rear side wall and the front side wall of the discharging frame.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, two discharge baffles are arranged in a "V" shape inside the discharge frame and flipped on the inner wall of the discharge frame through a hinge shaft, and the arc-shaped baffles are made of elastic material.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a clamping plate is installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the discharge baffle, the clamping plate is perpendicular to the surface of the discharge baffle, and the end of the electromagnetic adjustment member is abutted between the clamping plate and the bottom end of the discharge baffle.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the electromagnetic adjustment part includes a plurality of telescopic sleeves fixed on the inner wall of the discharge frame, and a movable telescopic rod is inserted into the interior of each of the telescopic sleeves. The telescopic rod extends toward the bottom end of the discharge baffle, and a rotating roller is installed at the end of the telescopic rod, and the roller is resting between the clamping plate and the bottom end of the discharge baffle.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a neodymium magnet is fixed at the end of the telescopic rod located inside the telescopic sleeve, an electromagnet fixed on the inner wall of the discharge frame is provided in the inner cavity of the telescopic sleeve, and a circle of limiting ring is installed on the inner wall of the telescopic sleeve between the neodymium magnet and the electromagnet, and the limiting ring is located on the side close to the electromagnet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a groove extending downward is formed on both the front side wall and the rear side wall of the discharge frame, and the elastic member is located inside the groove.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the elastic member includes a reset spring installed inside the slot and a connecting block connected to the top of the reset spring, a connecting rod is connected between the arc baffle and the connecting block, a limit strip is installed at each of the four corners of the slot to limit the reset spring, and a limit protrusion is installed at the top of the slot to limit the connecting block.

[0012] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0013] The utility model dilutes, buffers and unloads the impact force of the beverage during its falling process by arranging an upper arc-shaped baffle and a lower inclined and symmetrical discharging baffle, and enables the arc-shaped baffle to be raised and lowered and the discharging baffle to be flipped, thereby reducing the impact force on the beverage during the discharging process and ensuring that the beverage container is not easily damaged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the discharging frame of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharging frame from another angle of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 3 Detailed structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 For the utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the detailed structure at B in the middle.

[0019] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1 discharge frame, 2 discharge port, 3 slide, 4 discharge baffle, 5 arc baffle, 6 clamping plate, 7 telescopic sleeve, 8 telescopic rod, 9 roller, 10 neodymium magnet, 11 electromagnet, 12 limit ring, 13 slot, 14 return spring, 15 connecting block, 16 connecting rod, 17 limit strip, 18 limit protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments are selected and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the present invention and thereby design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific purposes.

[0021] like Figure 1-5 A discharging buffer device for a beverage vending machine shown in the figure comprises a discharging frame 1 with a hollow interior, a discharging port 2 is provided at the bottom of the front side of the discharging frame 1, a landslide 3 fixed to the bottom end of the discharging frame 1 is installed on the front side of the discharging port 2, the bottom of the inner cavity of the discharging frame 1 is at the same angle as the landslide 3, two symmetrically arranged discharging baffles 4 are arranged inside the discharging frame 1, the discharging baffles 4 are tilted and the top ends are movably hinged to the inner side walls of the discharging frame 1 through hinge shafts, an electromagnetic adjustment member for limiting the tilt angle of the discharging baffle 4 is installed on the inner side walls of the discharging frame 1, the end of the electromagnetic adjustment member abuts against the bottom ends of the discharging baffles 4, a lifting and lowering arc-shaped baffle 5 is provided directly above the two discharging baffles 4, and elastic members connected to the arc-shaped baffle 5 are installed on the rear side wall and the front side wall of the discharging frame 1;

[0022] Two discharge baffles 4 are arranged in a "V" shape inside the discharge frame 1 and are turned over on the inner wall of the discharge frame 1 through a hinge shaft. The arc baffles 5 are made of elastic material.

[0023] Based on the above, when working, the beverage is pushed by the pushing mechanism of the vending machine from the shelf to the inside of the discharge frame 1 below. After initial buffering and shock absorption by the arc-shaped baffle 5 supported by the elastic material, it slides down along the curvature of the surface of the arc-shaped baffle 5 to the two discharge baffles 4. The electromagnetic adjustment part under the discharge baffle 4 is controlled to retract, so that the discharge baffle 4 is flipped downward through the hinge axis, and the space between the bottom ends of the two discharge baffles 4 becomes larger. The beverage falls to the bottom of the discharge frame 1, slides along the inclined bottom from the discharge port 2 to the landslide 3 to complete the discharge.

[0024] Furthermore, a pressure sensor is installed on the hinge shaft of the discharge baffle 4. When the beverage falls from the arc baffle 5 to the discharge baffle 4, the pressure sensor on the discharge baffle 4 will obtain a pressure signal. After receiving the pressure signal, the vending machine controls the electromagnetic adjustment component to retract in the discharge frame 1.

[0025] A clamping plate 6 is installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4, the clamping plate 6 is perpendicular to the surface of the discharge baffle 4, and the end of the electromagnetic adjustment member is against between the clamping plate 6 and the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4;

[0026] The electromagnetic adjustment member includes a plurality of telescopic sleeves 7 fixed on the inner side wall of the discharge frame 1, and a movable telescopic rod 8 is inserted into the interior of the plurality of telescopic sleeves 7, and the telescopic rod 8 extends to one side of the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4, and a rotating roller 9 is installed at the end of the telescopic rod 8, and the roller 9 is against between the clamping plate 6 and the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4;

[0027] Based on the above, when the electromagnetic adjustment part is in the extended state, that is, the telescopic rod 8 is extended in the telescopic sleeve 7, the roller 9 at the end of the telescopic rod 8 is against the bottom outer wall of the discharge baffle 4, pushing the bottom ends of the discharge baffles 4 on both sides toward the middle of the inner cavity of the discharge frame 1 until the roller 9 is against between the clamping plate 6 and the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4. At this time, the telescopic rod 8 cannot continue to move, and the roller 9 clamps the column to ensure that the telescopic rod 8 cannot fall off, and the two discharge baffles 4 are arranged in a "V" shape and are subject to a limiting effect.

[0028] A neodymium magnet 10 is fixed to the end of the telescopic rod 8 located inside the telescopic sleeve 7, an electromagnet 11 fixed to the inner wall of the discharging frame 1 is provided in the inner cavity of the telescopic sleeve 7, and a circle of limiting ring 12 is installed on the inner wall of the telescopic sleeve 7 between the neodymium magnet 10 and the electromagnet 11, and the limiting ring 12 is located on the side close to the electromagnet 11;

[0029] Based on the above, the power for the telescopic rod 8 to move in the telescopic sleeve 7 comes from the cooperation between the neodymium magnet 10 and the electromagnet 11. The on-off control of the electromagnet 11 is completed by the self-service vending machine, and the self-service vending machine controls the electromagnet 11 according to the pressure signal obtained by the pressure sensor;

[0030] Furthermore, when the beverage is not discharged, the electromagnet 11 remains energized, generating a magnetic field in the opposite direction to the magnetic field of the neodymium magnet 10, pushing the neodymium magnet 10 to move the telescopic rod 8 in the telescopic sleeve 7 toward the middle of the inner cavity of the discharge frame 1, so that the roller 9 at the end of the telescopic rod 8 abuts against the bottom end of the discharge baffle 4 to rotate it, and the two discharge baffles 4 are in a "V" shape;

[0031] When the beverage is discharged and falls onto the discharge baffle 4, the pressure sensor at the hinge shaft of the discharge baffle 4 obtains a pressure signal and transmits it to the vending machine. The vending machine controls the electromagnet 11 to cut off the power according to the pressure signal. At this time, the action force between the telescopic rod 8 and the telescopic sleeve 7 disappears, and the discharge baffle 4 flips downward due to the gravity of the beverage itself. The beverage falls from between the two discharge baffles 4 to the bottom of the inner cavity of the discharge frame 1, and slides from the discharge port 2 to the landslide 3.

[0032] The arc-shaped baffle 5 and the discharge baffle 4 are both made of elastic rubber plates, which have a certain buffering effect during the falling process of the beverage.

[0033] A groove 13 extending downward is provided on the front side wall and the rear side wall of the discharging frame 1, and the elastic member is located inside the groove 13;

[0034] Based on the above, when the discharge baffle 4 is acted upon by the gravity of the beverage and pushes the telescopic rod 8 to move in the telescopic sleeve 7, the end of the telescopic rod 8 will abut against the limit ring 12 to prevent the neodymium magnet 10 at the end of the telescopic rod 8 from directly colliding with the electromagnet 11 and causing damage.

[0035] The elastic member includes a return spring 14 installed inside the slot 13 and a connecting block 15 connected to the top of the return spring 14. A connecting rod 16 is connected between the arc-shaped baffle 5 and the connecting block 15. A limiting strip 17 is installed at each of the four corners of the slot 13 to limit the return spring 14. A limiting protrusion 18 is installed at the top of the slot 13 to limit the connecting block 15.

[0036] Based on the above, the arc baffle 5 can be connected to the connecting block 15 and the reset spring 14 through the connecting rod 16. The arc baffle 5 can be lifted and lowered inside the discharge baffle 4 through the connecting rod 16, the connecting block 15 and the reset spring 14. When the arc baffle 5 is lifted and lowered, the reset spring 14 will be compressed to deform, and the limiting strip 17 prevents the reset spring 14 from popping out of the slot 13, and the limiting protrusion 18 prevents the connecting block 15 from popping out of the slot 13, thereby preventing the arc baffle 5 from falling off.

[0037] Furthermore, when the beverage is being discharged and falls into the discharge frame 1, it first falls on the elastic arc baffle 5, and the arc baffle 5 is forced to move down a certain distance in the discharge baffle 4 through the return spring 14 and other components, so as to buffer and unload the force acting in the falling process of the beverage to a certain extent, reduce the impact force, and then due to the arc surface of the arc baffle 5, the beverage continues to fall on the two discharge baffles 4. Since the discharge baffle 4 is inclined and the distance between it and the arc baffle 5 is close, the impact force of the fall is further reduced, and by controlling the electromagnet 11, the discharge baffle 4 is subjected to the impact force of the beverage, squeezing the telescopic rod 8 to make it move in the telescopic sleeve 7, so that the two discharge baffles 4 are opened, and at this time the beverage falls and slides from the discharge port 2 to the landslide 3 to complete the discharge.

[0038] On the basis of the above, by arranging an upper arc-shaped baffle 5 and a lower inclined and symmetrical discharge baffle 4, and making the arc-shaped baffle 5 liftable and the discharge baffle 4 flippable, the impact force of the beverage during its falling process is diluted, buffered and unloaded, thereby reducing the impact force on the beverage during the delivery process and ensuring that the beverage container is not easily damaged.

[0039] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field and related fields without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Structures, devices and operating methods not specifically described and explained in the present invention shall be implemented according to conventional means in the field unless otherwise specified and limited.

Claims

1. A beverage vending machine discharging buffer device, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a discharging frame with a hollow interior, a discharging port is opened at the bottom of the front side of the discharging frame, a slide fixed to the bottom end of the discharging frame is installed in front of the discharging port, the bottom of the inner cavity of the discharging frame is in accordance with the angle of the slide, two symmetrically arranged discharging baffles are arranged inside the discharging frame, the discharging baffles are tilted and the top ends are movably hinged to the inner wall of the discharging frame through hinge shafts, an electromagnetic adjusting member for limiting the tilt angle of the discharging baffles is installed on the inner wall of the discharging frame, the end of the electromagnetic adjusting member abuts against the bottom end of the discharging baffles, a lifting and lowering arc-shaped baffle is provided directly above the two discharging baffles, and elastic members connected to the arc-shaped baffles are installed on the rear side wall and the front side wall of the discharging frame.

2. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two discharge baffles are arranged in a "V" shape inside the discharge frame and are flipped on the inner wall of the discharge frame through a hinge shaft. The arc-shaped baffles are made of elastic material.

3. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping plate is installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the discharge baffle, the clamping plate is perpendicular to the surface of the discharge baffle, and the end of the electromagnetic adjustment member is against between the clamping plate and the bottom end of the discharge baffle.

4. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electromagnetic adjustment component includes a plurality of telescopic sleeves fixed on the inner wall of the discharge frame body, and a movable telescopic rod is inserted into the interior of the plurality of telescopic sleeves. The telescopic rod extends to one side of the bottom end of the discharge baffle, and a rotating roller is installed at the end of the telescopic rod, and the roller is against between the clamping plate and the bottom end of the discharge baffle.

5. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A neodymium magnet is fixed at the end of the telescopic rod located inside the telescopic sleeve, an electromagnet fixed on the inner wall of the discharge frame is provided in the inner cavity of the telescopic sleeve, a circle of limiting ring is installed on the inner wall of the telescopic sleeve between the neodymium magnet and the electromagnet, and the limiting ring is located on the side close to the electromagnet.

6. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove extending downward is provided on the front side wall and the rear side wall of the discharging frame, and the elastic member is located inside the groove.

7. The discharging buffer device of a beverage vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic part includes a reset spring installed inside the slot and a connecting block connected to the top of the reset spring, a connecting rod is connected between the arc baffle and the connecting block, a limit bar is installed at each of the four corners of the slot to limit the reset spring, and a limit protrusion is installed at the top of the slot to limit the connecting block.

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