Vertical goods channel with improved structure and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical goods channel with an improved structure and a vending machine, which comprises a mounting seat mounted on a box body of the vending machine, and further comprises a mounting frame mounted at the bottom of the mounting seat; the driving mechanism is mounted at the top of the mounting seat; the storage mechanism is mounted in the mounting rack, and the input end of the storage mechanism extends out of the mounting rack and is connected with the output end of the driving mechanism; and the limiting mechanism is mounted in the mounting frame and is used for limiting the commodities in the storage mechanism. The goods in the storage mechanism are limited through the arrangement of the limiting mechanism, when different types of goods need to be replaced, the limiting mechanism and the storage mechanism can be directly replaced, goods channels of different sizes do not need to be customized, and the cost of a user is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a vertical goods channel and a vending machine with improved structure. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a commonly used device for commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and location, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket.

[0003] When a vending machine with a vertical goods channel discharges goods, a rotating mechanism drives a storage mechanism to rotate, so as to push the goods out from the end of the storage mechanism. The existing vertical goods channel can only store a single type of goods. When it is necessary to place goods of other sizes, the entire vertical goods channel needs to be replaced. If different goods channels need to be customized for each type of goods, a large number of goods channels need to be prepared for each vending machine to accommodate multiple types of goods, increasing the cost for users.

[0004] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a vertical goods channel and a vending machine with improved structure to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, in the first aspect, the utility model provides a vertical goods channel with improved structure, including a mounting seat installed on the box body of the vending machine, and further including: a mounting frame installed at the bottom of the mounting seat; a driving mechanism installed at the top of the mounting seat; a storage mechanism installed in the mounting frame, with the input end extending out of the mounting frame and connected to the output end of the driving mechanism; a limiting mechanism installed in the mounting frame for limiting the goods in the storage mechanism.

[0007] In a further technical solution, the storage mechanism includes a storage spring, and the limiting mechanism includes a first limiting component. The first limiting component is arranged in the storage spring, the bottom of the first limiting component is connected to the mounting frame, and a storage cavity for accommodating goods is formed between the first limiting component and the storage spring.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the first limiting component includes a mounting member and a limiting plate. The first end of the mounting member is installed on the mounting frame, the second end of the mounting member extends into the bottom of the storage spring, and the bottom of the limiting plate is installed on the mounting member. The limiting plate penetrates through the storage spring from top to bottom.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the first limiting component further includes a hanging plate, the limiting plate is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves, and one end of the hanging plate penetrates through the mounting grooves to be connected with the limiting plate.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the angle between the hanging plate and the limiting plate is 30 - 70°.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a hanging member is arranged on the hanging plate, the first end of the hanging member extends into the mounting groove to be clamped with the limiting plate, and the second end of the hanging member is connected with the hanging plate.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the storage mechanism further includes a connecting member, the first end of the connecting member extends out of the mounting frame to be connected with the output end of the driving mechanism, and the storage spring and the first limiting component are respectively mounted on the second end of the connecting member.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the limiting mechanism further includes a second limiting component for limiting goods, the second limiting component is arranged on both sides of the storage mechanism, the second limiting component is mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame, and a limiting space is formed between the second limiting component and the storage mechanism.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the second limiting component includes at least two limiting members, the two limiting members are respectively mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame, the limiting member includes a mounting portion and a limiting portion, the mounting portion is mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame, the limiting portion is in a "7" - shaped configuration, the first end of the limiting portion is mounted on the mounting portion, the second end of the limiting portion and the storage mechanism form the limiting space, and a mounting hole for mounting another limiting member is formed on the limiting portion.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present utility model further provides a vending machine, which includes a vertically improved goods channel.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0017] For the vertically improved goods channel of the present utility model, the goods in the storage mechanism are limited through the arrangement of the limiting mechanism. When different types of goods need to be replaced, only the limiting mechanism and the storage mechanism need to be directly replaced, without customizing goods channels of different sizes, reducing the cost for users.

[0018] The vending machine of the present utility model includes all the technical features and technical effects of the vertically improved goods channel, so they will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and thus should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the vertically improved goods channel of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the schematic structural diagram after opening the movable door in

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first limiting component and the storage spring.

[0023] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the first limiting component.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second limiting component, the storage spring and part of the mounting rack.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting member.

[0026] Main element symbol description:

[0027] 1. Mounting base;

[0028] 2. Mounting rack;

[0029] 3. Driving mechanism;

[0030] 4. Storage mechanism; 41. Storage spring; 42. Storage cavity; 43. Connecting piece; 44. Limiting space;

[0031] 5. Limiting mechanism; 51. First limiting component; 511. Mounting piece; 512. Limiting plate; 5121. Mounting groove; 513. Hanging plate; 5131. Hanging part; 52. Second limiting component; 521. Limiting member; 5211. Mounting part; 5212. Limiting part. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. 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, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0034] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0037] Embodiment 1

[0038] See Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, the vertically improved goods channel includes a mounting seat 1 installed on the vending machine cabinet, and further includes: a mounting frame 2 installed at the bottom of the mounting seat 1; a driving mechanism 3 installed at the top of the mounting seat 1; a storage mechanism 4 installed in the mounting frame 2, with the input end extending out of the mounting frame 2 and connected to the output end of the driving mechanism 3; a limiting mechanism 5 installed in the mounting frame 2 for limiting the goods in the storage mechanism 4. By setting the limiting mechanism 5 to limit the goods in the storage mechanism 4, when different types of goods need to be replaced, the limiting mechanism 5 and the storage mechanism 4 can be directly replaced, without the need to customize goods channels of different sizes, reducing the user's cost.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the storage mechanism 4 includes a storage spring 41, and the limiting mechanism 5 includes a first limiting component 51. The first limiting component 51 is arranged inside the storage spring 41. The bottom of the first limiting component 51 is connected to the mounting frame 2, and a storage cavity 42 for accommodating goods is formed between the first limiting component 51 and the storage spring 41.

[0040] Through the setting of the storage spring 41 and the first limiting component 51, the goods are located in the storage cavity 42 between the two. When the driving mechanism 3 drives the storage mechanism 4 to rotate, the storage spring 41 rotates, and the goods gradually move downward under the drive of the storage spring 41. When different sizes of goods need to be replaced, the owner of the vending machine can directly replace the storage spring 41 and the limiting mechanism 5, that is, replace them with storage springs 41 and limiting mechanisms 5 of corresponding sizes. It can be understood that the size of the storage cavity 42 is less than or equal to the size of the goods. Therefore, when the goods are in the storage cavity 42, they are stuck between adjacent coils of the storage spring 41.

[0041] As Figure 3 、 4 shown in the figure, in a further specific embodiment, the first limiting component 51 includes a mounting member 511 and a limiting plate 512. The first end of the mounting member 511 is installed on the mounting frame 2, the second end of the mounting member 511 extends into the bottom of the storage spring 41, the bottom of the limiting plate 512 is installed on the mounting member 511, and the limiting plate 512 penetrates through the storage spring 41 from top to bottom.

[0042] Through this setting, when the storage spring 41 rotates, the limiting plate 512 can remain stationary, enabling the goods to gradually move downward along the limiting plate 512 under the drive of the storage spring 41. The structure is simple and highly practical.

[0043] As Figure 3 、 4As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the first limiting component 51 further includes a hanging plate 513. The limiting plate 512 is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves 5121, and one end of the hanging plate 513 penetrates through the mounting grooves 5121 to be connected with the limiting plate 512. Through the arrangement of the hanging plate 513, the space of the storage cavity 42 can be further compressed, enabling the goods to smoothly move downward in the storage cavity 42 and avoiding the situation of goods jamming.

[0044] As Figure 3 , 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the angle between the hanging plate 513 and the limiting plate 512 is 30 - 70°. As a preferred embodiment, the angle between the hanging plate 513 and the limiting plate 512 in this embodiment is 40°. In other specific embodiments, the angle between the hanging plate 513 and the limiting plate 512 can also be 35°, 45°, 60°. Different sizes of the hanging plate 513 can be selected according to the shape and size of the goods to enable the goods to smoothly move on the limiting plate 512.

[0045] As Figure 3 , 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, a hanging part 5131 is arranged on the hanging plate 513. The first end of the hanging part 5131 extends into the mounting groove 5121 to be clamped with the limiting plate 512, and the second end of the hanging part 5131 is connected with the hanging plate 513. It can be understood that when the hanging part 5131 is installed in the mounting groove 5121, it has a certain angle with the limiting plate 512, and the hanging plate 513 is installed on the hanging part 5131 by means of threaded connection. Therefore, through the arrangement of the hanging part 5131, when the angle of the hanging plate 513 needs to be adjusted, a corresponding size of the hanging part 5131 can be selected. The cost of the hanging part 5131 is relatively low, and the cost of the limiting plate 512 is relatively high. The cost of producing one limiting plate 512 can produce at least ten hanging parts 5131. Therefore, through this arrangement, the cost is further reduced.

[0046] As Figure 3 , 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the storage mechanism 4 further includes a connecting piece 43. The first end of the connecting piece 43 extends out of the mounting frame 2 to be connected with the output end of the driving mechanism 3, and the storage spring 41 and the first limiting component 51 are respectively installed at the second end of the connecting piece 43. It should be noted that the storage spring 41 is fixedly connected with the connecting piece 43, and the first limiting component 51 is rotatably connected with the connecting piece 43. That is, when the driving mechanism 3 drives the storage spring 41 to rotate, the first limiting component 51 remains stationary, and the goods move downward along the limiting plate 512 driven by the storage spring 41.

[0047] As Figure 5 ,6 As shown in the figure, in a further specific embodiment, the limiting mechanism 5 further includes a second limiting component 52 for limiting goods. The second limiting component 52 is arranged on both sides of the storage mechanism 4 and is installed on the inner wall of the mounting rack 2. A limiting space 44 is formed between the second limiting component 52 and the storage mechanism 4. By providing the limiting space 44, the goods located on the storage mechanism 4 are limited. Since the shapes of the goods are different, some smaller goods will protrude from the storage spring 41. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the goods through the second limiting component 52 to prevent the goods from protruding too much from the storage spring 41 and falling off.

[0048] As Figure 5 、 6 As shown in the figure, in a further specific embodiment, the second limiting component 52 includes at least two limiting members 521. The two limiting members 521 are respectively installed on the inner wall of the mounting rack 2. The limiting member 521 includes a mounting portion 5211 and a limiting portion 5212. The mounting portion 5211 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting rack 2. The limiting portion 5212 is in a "7" - shaped configuration. The first end of the limiting portion 5212 is installed on the mounting portion 5211, and the second end of the limiting portion 5212 and the storage mechanism 4 form the limiting space 44. An installation hole for installing another limiting member 521 is formed on the limiting portion 5212.

[0049] It should be noted that the length of the limiting portion 5212 in this embodiment is greater than or equal to the length of the storage spring 41. When limiting goods with a larger volume, smaller - sized limiting members 521 can be replaced to expand the limiting space 44. When limiting goods with a smaller volume, larger - sized limiting members 521 can be replaced, or another limiting member 521 can be directly installed on the previous limiting member 521 through the installation hole to narrow the limiting space 44, so that the goods can always move within the limiting space 44.

[0050] Embodiment 2

[0051] A vending machine, including a vertically improved goods channel. This embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of Embodiment 1, so they will not be elaborated here.

[0052] The description of "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expression of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present utility model, and should be within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. For example: different combinations of the specific embodiments, different combinations of the distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A vertical aisle with improved structure, comprising a mounting base (1) mounted on a vending machine housing, characterized in that: Also includes: A mounting frame (2) mounted on the bottom of the mounting base (1); A driving mechanism (3) is mounted on the top of the mounting seat (1); A storage mechanism (4) is installed in the mounting frame (2), and an input end thereof extends out of the mounting frame (2) and is connected to an output end of the driving mechanism (3); A limiting mechanism (5) is installed in the mounting frame (2) and is used to limit the position of the goods in the storage mechanism (4).

2. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (4) comprises a storage spring (41), and the limiting mechanism (5) comprises a first limiting component (51), wherein the first limiting component (51) is arranged in the storage spring (41), the bottom of the first limiting component (51) is connected to the mounting frame (2), and a storage cavity (42) for accommodating commodities is formed between the first limiting component (51) and the storage spring (41).

3. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The first limiting assembly (51) comprises a mounting member (511) and a limiting plate (512), wherein a first end of the mounting member (511) is mounted on the mounting frame (2), a second end of the mounting member (511) extends into the bottom of the storage spring (41), a bottom of the limiting plate (512) is mounted on the mounting member (511), and the limiting plate (512) passes through the storage spring (41) from top to bottom.

4. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The first limiting assembly (51) further comprises a hanging plate (513), the limiting plate (512) is provided with a plurality of mounting slots (5121), and one end of the hanging plate (513) passes through the mounting slot (5121) and is connected to the limiting plate (512).

5. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle between the hanging plate (513) and the limiting plate (512) is 30-70°.

6. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hanging plate (513) is provided with a hanging piece (5131), a first end of the hanging piece (5131) extends into the installation groove (5121) and is engaged with the limiting plate (512), and a second end of the hanging piece (5131) is connected to the hanging plate (513).

7. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (4) further comprises a connecting member (43), a first end of the connecting member (43) extending out of the mounting frame (2) and connected to an output end of the driving mechanism (3), and the storage spring (41) and the first limiting assembly (51) are respectively mounted on the second end of the connecting member (43).

8. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) further comprises a second limiting component (52) for limiting the position of the commodity, wherein the second limiting component (52) is arranged on both sides of the storage mechanism (4), and the second limiting component (52) is installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame (2), and a limiting space (44) is formed between the second limiting component (52) and the storage mechanism (4).

9. The structurally improved vertical cargo channel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second limiting assembly (52) comprises at least two limiting members (521), the two limiting members (521) being respectively mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame (2), the limiting member (521) comprising a mounting portion (5211) and a limiting portion (5212), the mounting portion (5211) being mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame (2), the limiting portion (5212) being in the shape of a letter "7", the first end of the limiting portion (5212) being mounted on the mounting portion (5211), the limiting space (44) being formed between the second end of the limiting portion (5212) and the storage mechanism (4), and the limiting portion (5212) being provided with a mounting hole for mounting another limiting member (521).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: A vertical cargo aisle with improved structure comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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