Multi-package taking window

By designing multiple sets of meal pickup windows in the vending machine, and using the storage silo, belt mechanism and grab mechanism to achieve multi-channel commodity transmission, the problem that existing vending machines can only serve one consumer at a time is solved, and the point, meal pickup efficiency and consumption experience are improved.

CN222914255UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27HUNAN ZHONGCHAO ZHILIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422058086.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vending machines can only serve one consumer at a time and cannot handle the operational needs of multiple consumers at the same time, resulting in inefficient ordering and picking up meals and poor consumption experience.

Method used

A multi-package material collection window is designed, including several storage silos, belt mechanisms and grabbing mechanisms, supporting multi-channel commodity transmission and discharge, realizing the simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities.

Benefits of technology

It has realized the service of ordering and picking meals for multiple consumers at the same time, reducing waiting time, and improving the degree of automation of vending machines and ordering and picking meals.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-set meal taking window, which relates to the technical field of vending machines, is arranged in a vending machine, and comprises a plurality of storage bins which are uniformly distributed, the top of each storage bin is provided with a discharge port, and the bottom of each storage bin is provided with a discharge port; a belt mechanism is further arranged at the bottom of the storage bin and communicates with the discharging opening. A displacement mechanism is arranged in the length direction of the top of the storage bin, and a grabbing mechanism is slidably arranged on the displacement mechanism. The multi-set meal taking window supports multi-channel commodity conveying and discharging, simultaneous conveying and distribution of multiple commodities are achieved, queuing for meal ordering is not needed, the waiting time of consumers for set meal purchasing and meal taking is greatly shortened, meal ordering and meal taking services can be carried out on a plurality of consumers at the same time, and the service efficiency is improved. And the automation degree and the meal ordering and taking efficiency of the vending machine are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to a multi-set meal material taking window. Background Technique

[0002] As a convenient self-service device, vending machines are widely used in public places such as shopping malls, office buildings, and schools, and can provide commodity sales services 24 hours a day to meet the purchase needs of different people.

[0003] In the related art, currently, vending machines on the market usually only support the transmission and delivery of commodities in a single channel, and only one commodity is transmitted to the material taking area at a time, resulting in that a vending machine can only serve one consumer at a time, and there is only the mode of on-site point and take of commodities at the device, that is, during the whole process of each consumer selecting commodities, paying, and picking up goods, the vending machine cannot process the operation requirements of other customers at the same time, and it is even more impossible to meet the needs of consumers to make an appointment for ordering in advance and queuing up; in case of peak dining hours, the queuing demand will be further increased, reducing the point and take meal efficiency and consumption experience of the vending machine. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-set meal material taking window to solve at least one aspect of the problems and defects mentioned in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A multi-set meal material taking window is arranged in a vending machine and includes:

[0007] A number of uniformly arranged storage bins, the top of the storage bin is provided with a feeding port, and the bottom is provided with a discharging port;

[0008] A belt mechanism is further arranged at the bottom of the storage bin, and the belt mechanism is communicated with the feeding port;

[0009] A displacement mechanism is arranged along the length direction of the top of the storage bin, and a grasping mechanism is slidably arranged on the displacement mechanism.

[0010] According to the multi-set meal material taking window of this scheme, it has at least the following technical effects:

[0011] This multi - package pick - up window can prepare multiple packages simultaneously through several storage bins, and each storage bin can prepare multiple copies of the same package. The grabbing mechanism classifies and grabs the packages reserved by consumers to the belt mechanisms of different storage bins. After consumers receive the notice that the packages are prepared, they go to the vending machine to scan the code and pick up the meals. The belt mechanism of the corresponding storage bin starts automatically, conveys the package from the feeding port to the discharging port, and the package falls from the discharging port to the pick - up area. Consumers pick up the package in the pick - up area to complete the pick - up. This multi - package pick - up window supports multi - channel commodity transmission and discharging, realizes the simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities, eliminates the need to queue for ordering meals, greatly reduces the waiting time for consumers to purchase and pick up packages, and can provide ordering and pick - up services to several consumers simultaneously, improving the automation level of the vending machine and the efficiency of ordering and pick - up.

[0012] As a further solution of the present utility model: The displacement mechanism includes a horizontal movement mechanism and a lifting mechanism slidably arranged on the horizontal movement mechanism.

[0013] Since the displacement mechanism includes a horizontal movement mechanism and a lifting mechanism slidably arranged on the horizontal movement mechanism, the grabbing mechanism can fully cover the storage bin through this displacement mechanism, facilitating grabbing the packages reserved by consumers in the vending machine from the upper mechanism to the belt mechanism of the corresponding storage bin, realizing the simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities. Consumers can pick up the meals by scanning the code at the vending machine without having to queue and wait, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of ordering and pick - up.

[0014] As a further solution of the present utility model: The grabbing mechanism includes a base, the base is slidably arranged on the lifting mechanism, and clamping jaws are arranged at the bottom of the base.

[0015] Since the grabbing mechanism includes a base, the base is slidably arranged on the lifting mechanism, and clamping jaws are arranged at the bottom of the base, the grabbing mechanism can achieve vertical and horizontal displacements, and clamp the reserved packages of consumers to the belt mechanism of the storage bin. Through the linkage cooperation of the displacement mechanism and the grabbing mechanism, the simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities are realized, improving the efficiency of commodity transmission and distribution.

[0016] As a further solution of the present utility model: A heat - preservation mechanism is arranged in the storage bin.

[0017] By arranging a heat - preservation mechanism in the storage bin, after consumers reserve the packages, the packages are grabbed into the storage bin and kept warm, preventing the packages from cooling due to too long time during the pick - up process, which may affect the consumption experience and the taste of the packages, improving the humanized service effect of the vending machine and ensuring the quality of the packages.

[0018] As a further solution of the present utility model: a discharge channel is correspondingly arranged at the bottom of the discharge port.

[0019] By correspondingly arranging a discharge channel at the bottom of the discharge port, after the set meal falls from the discharge port of the storage bin, it can accurately and stably fall into the material taking area under the guidance of the discharge channel, ensuring the intact state of the set meal products, reducing the clutter or overflow of the set meal products, and improving the stability and reliability of discharging.

[0020] As a further solution of the present utility model: an inclined plate is arranged on one side of the discharge channel.

[0021] Since an inclined plate is arranged on one side of the discharge channel, it can play a buffering role for the falling set meal products, making the set meal products slide down slowly to the material taking area, preventing the damage of the set meal products caused by the impact force of too fast falling speed, and improving the stability and safety of the transportation of the set meal products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] For the convenience of those skilled in the art to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional partial structure of a multi-set meal material taking window;

[0024] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the front view partial structure of a multi-set meal material taking window;

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the discharge port and the discharge channel structure of a multi-set meal material taking window.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 1, storage bin; 101, feeding port; 102, discharge port; 103, belt mechanism; 2, displacement mechanism; 201, horizontal movement mechanism; 202, lifting mechanism; 3, grasping mechanism; 301, base; 302, clamping jaw; 4, discharge channel; 401, inclined plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary only for explaining the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that regarding the orientation description, such as the upper, lower, front, rear, left, right, etc., the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more. Understandings such as "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. do not include the present number, and understandings such as "above", "below", "within", etc. include the present number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following further details the present utility model in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model, that is, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0033] Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the following drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but only represents the selected embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] As Figures 1-3 shown in the embodiment of the present utility model, a multi-set meal material taking window is provided in a vending machine, including: several uniformly arranged storage bins 1, a feeding port 101 is provided at the top of the storage bin 1, and a discharging port 102 is provided at the bottom; a belt mechanism 103 is further provided at the bottom of the storage bin 1, and the belt mechanism 103 is communicated with the feeding port 101; a displacement mechanism 2 is arranged along the length direction of the top of the storage bin 1, and a grasping mechanism 3 is slidably arranged on the displacement mechanism 2.

[0035] Specifically, the multi - package picking window can prepare multiple packages simultaneously through several storage bins 1, and each storage bin 1 can prepare multiple copies of the same package. The grabbing mechanism 3 classifies and grabs the packages reserved by consumers to the belt mechanisms 103 of different storage bins 1. After receiving the notice that the package is ready, the consumer goes to the vending machine to scan the code and pick up the meal. The belt mechanism 103 of the corresponding storage bin 1 is automatically started, and the package is transported from the feeding port 101 to the discharging port 102 and then falls from the discharging port 102 to the picking area. The consumer picks up the package in the picking area to complete the picking. The multi - package picking window supports multi - channel commodity transmission and discharging, realizes simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities, eliminates the need to queue for ordering and picking up meals, greatly reduces the waiting time for consumers to purchase packages and pick up meals, and can provide meal ordering and picking - up services to several consumers simultaneously, improving the automation level of the vending machine and the efficiency of ordering and picking up meals.

[0036] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the displacement mechanism 2 includes a horizontal movement mechanism 201 and a lifting mechanism 202 slidably arranged on the horizontal movement mechanism 201.

[0037] Specifically, since the displacement mechanism 2 includes a horizontal movement mechanism 201 and a lifting mechanism 202 slidably arranged on the horizontal movement mechanism 201, the grabbing mechanism 3 can fully cover the storage bin 1 through this displacement mechanism 2, facilitating grabbing the packages reserved by consumers in the vending machine from the upper mechanism to the belt mechanism 103 of the corresponding storage bin 1, realizing simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities. Consumers can pick up meals by scanning the code at the vending machine without queuing, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of ordering and picking up meals.

[0038] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the grabbing mechanism 3 includes a base 301, and the base 301 is slidably arranged on the lifting mechanism 202, and a clamping jaw 302 is arranged at the bottom of the base 301.

[0039] Specifically, since the grabbing mechanism 3 includes a base 301, the base 301 is slidably arranged on the lifting mechanism 202, and a clamping jaw 302 is arranged at the bottom of the base 301, the grabbing mechanism 3 can achieve vertical and horizontal displacements, and grab the reserved packages of consumers to the belt mechanism 103 of the storage bin 1 through the clamping jaw 302. Through the linkage cooperation of the displacement mechanism 2 and the grabbing mechanism 3, simultaneous transmission and distribution of multiple commodities are realized, improving the efficiency of commodity transmission and distribution.

[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a heat - preservation mechanism is arranged in the storage bin 1.

[0041] Specifically, by arranging a heat preservation mechanism in the storage bin 1, after a consumer reserves a set meal, the set meal is clamped and placed into the storage bin 1 for heat preservation, preventing the set meal from cooling during the long journey of the consumer to pick up the meal, thus affecting the consumption experience and the taste of the set meal, improving the humanized service effect of the vending machine and ensuring the quality of the set meal.

[0042] As Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, a discharge channel 4 is correspondingly arranged at the bottom of the discharge port 102.

[0043] Specifically, by correspondingly arranging a discharge channel 4 at the bottom of the discharge port 102, after the set meal falls from the discharge port 102 of the storage bin 1, it can accurately and stably fall into the picking area under the guidance of the discharge channel 4, ensuring the intact state of the set meal products, reducing the clutter or overflow of the set meal products, and improving the stability and reliability of the discharge.

[0044] Furthermore, an inclined plate 401 is arranged on one side of the discharge channel 4.

[0045] Specifically, since an inclined plate 401 is arranged on one side of the discharge channel 4, it can play a buffering role in the falling set meal products, causing the set meal products to slide down slowly to the picking area, preventing the damage of the set meal products caused by the impact force of too fast falling speed, and improving the stability and safety of the transportation of the set meal products.

[0046] The above content is only an example and explanation of the structure of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art of this technology can make various modifications or supplements to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods for substitution, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined by this claim book, they should all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-set meal dispensing window, arranged in an automatic vending machine, characterized in that: include: A plurality of evenly arranged storage bins (1), each of which is provided with a discharge port (101) at the top and a discharge port (102) at the bottom; The bottom of the storage bin (1) is also provided with a belt mechanism (103), and the belt mechanism (103) is connected to the discharge port (101); A displacement mechanism (2) is provided along the length direction of the top of the storage bin (1), and a grabbing mechanism (3) is slidably provided on the displacement mechanism (2).

2. The multi-table feeding window according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement mechanism (2) comprises a horizontal moving mechanism (201) and a lifting mechanism (202) slidably arranged on the horizontal moving mechanism (201).

3. The multi-table feeding window according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gripping mechanism (3) comprises a base (301), the base (301) is slidably arranged on the lifting mechanism (202), and a clamping claw (302) is arranged at the bottom of the base (301).

4. The multi-table feeding window according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat preservation mechanism is arranged in the storage bin (1).

5. The multi-table feeding window according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A discharge channel (4) is correspondingly arranged at the bottom of the discharge port (102).

6. The multi-table feeding window according to claim 5, characterized in that: An inclined plate (401) is provided on one side of the discharge channel (4).