Automatic return module, self-service vending machine and combined cabinet

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic return module, a self-service vending machine and a combined cabinet, the automatic return module comprises a support assembly, a movable assembly and a driving mechanism, and the support assembly is provided with a return window; the movable assembly comprises a return door body and a transmission mechanism, the return door body is slidably installed on the support assembly and connected with the transmission mechanism, a guide slide way is formed inwards in the transmission mechanism, and the guide slide way can guide the detection box which passes through the return window and is placed into the transmission mechanism to slide downwards; the transmission mechanism can move up and down under the driving of the return door body so as to control the connection / disconnection between the guide slide way and the return window; the driving mechanism is installed on the support assembly and is in transmission connection with the return door body. The return door body can be driven by the driving mechanism to close the return window. Therefore, not only can the operation experience feeling of a user in returning the detection box be improved, but also the returning door body can be used for preventing external articles from invading when the automatic returning module is not started, and other articles are prevented from being doped.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to the return of test kits, and particularly relates to an automatic return module, a vending machine and a combined cabinet machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing vending machines for selling test kits require, in addition to the self-service sale of test kits, the recycling of used test kits by users for operators to uniformly recycle and test the used test kits.

[0003] Currently, the return components for recycling test kits on existing vending machines are usually manual structures. Users need to first pull out a collection box from the vending machine, manually place the used test kits into the collection box, and then push the collection box back. With the structural arrangement of the collection box, the pushed-back collection box can automatically discharge the test kits into the recycling slot. However, since the recycling of the test kits is manually operated by users, this not only reduces the user experience but also easily mixes the recycling of other items. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an automatic return module, a vending machine and a combined cabinet machine for solving the above technical problems.

[0005] An automatic return module, the automatic return module includes:

[0006] A bracket assembly provided with a return window;

[0007] An activity assembly including a return door body and a transmission mechanism. The return door body is slidably installed on the bracket assembly and connected to the transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is formed with a guiding chute inward. The guiding chute can guide the test kits passing through the return window and placed into the transmission mechanism to slide down. Moreover, the transmission mechanism can move up and down under the drive of the return door body to control the on / off between the guiding chute and the return window;

[0008] A drive mechanism installed on the bracket assembly and drivingly connected to the return door body;

[0009] Wherein, the return door body can close the return window under the drive of the drive mechanism.

[0010] It can be understood that through the above structural settings, the automatic return module can use the driving mechanism to control the opening or closing of the return window. When the return window is opened, it can be connected to the guiding slideway to realize the automatic return of the detection box by the automatic return module. This not only improves the operation experience of the user when returning the detection box, but also can prevent external items from invading when the automatic return module is not started, and prevent other items from being mixed in.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transmission mechanism includes a first plate body, one end of the first plate body is fixedly connected to the return door body, and the first plate body encloses inward to form the guiding slideway;

[0012] Wherein, the transmission mechanism further includes a second plate body, and the second plate body is fixedly connected to the first plate body for covering the guiding slideway.

[0013] It can be understood that through the above structural settings, it can be ensured that the detection box slides down in the guiding slideway according to a preset path and meets the use requirements of recycling the detection box.

[0014] In one embodiment, an inlet channel is formed by enclosing between the second plate body and the first plate body, and part of the guiding slideway is arranged in the inlet channel and communicated with the inlet channel;

[0015] Wherein, the inlet channel is in a trumpet shape.

[0016] It can be understood that by using the trumpet-shaped inlet channel, enough space can be provided for the user during the process of driving the detection box into the guiding slideway, which is convenient for the user to put the detection box into the guiding slideway.

[0017] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a pulley assembly and a belt pressing plate. The pulley assembly is installed on the bracket assembly and is in transmission connection with the motor;

[0018] One end of the belt pressing plate is fixedly connected to the belt of the pulley assembly, and the other end of the belt pressing plate is fixedly connected to the return door body.

[0019] In one embodiment, two guide rails are fixedly connected to the bracket assembly, and the two guide rails are arranged on the two outer sides of the return window;

[0020] Wherein, a plurality of rollers are rotatably connected to the return door body, and part of the rollers are rollably installed in one of the guide rails, and the remaining part of the rollers are rollably installed in the other guide rail.

[0021] It can be understood that by means of the assembly between the roller and the corresponding guide rail, the sliding assembly of the return door body on the bracket assembly can be realized. By means of the rolling of the roller in the guide rail, the sliding of the movable assembly on the bracket assembly can be facilitated, thereby reducing the working energy consumption of the driving mechanism.

[0022] In one embodiment, a limit bracket is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly. The limit bracket is arranged on the moving path of the return door body, and the limit bracket can abut against the return door body for limiting the upward movement and / or downward movement of the return door body.

[0023] It can be understood that by the abutment between the limit bracket and the return door body, the movement of the return door body on the bracket assembly can be limited, thereby preventing the return door body from falling off during the movement and ensuring the stability of the sliding of the return door body on the bracket assembly.

[0024] In one embodiment, a first sensor is installed on the bracket assembly. The first sensor can detect the hand in the return window and generate a first feedback signal;

[0025] Wherein, the driving mechanism can stop driving the return door body according to the first feedback signal.

[0026] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, the automatic return module has the function of preventing pinching hands.

[0027] In one embodiment, a second sensor is installed on the transmission mechanism. The second sensor can detect the detection box in the guide chute and generate a second feedback signal.

[0028] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, the automatic return module can perform signal feedback on the return of the detection box to meet the use requirements of the automatic control of the automatic return module.

[0029] This application also claims protection for a vending machine, including the above-mentioned automatic return module.

[0030] This application also claims protection for a combined cabinet machine, including a housing module, a power bank rental module, and the above-mentioned vending machine. Both the power bank rental module and the vending machine are installed in the housing module.

[0031] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0032] The automatic return module, self-service vending machine and combined cabinet machine claimed in this application. The automatic return module can control the opening or closing of the return window with a driving mechanism. When the return window is opened, it can communicate with the guiding slideway to realize the automatic return of the detection box by the automatic return module. This can not only improve the operation experience of users when returning the detection box, but also prevent external items from invading when the automatic return module is not started, and prevent other items from being mixed in. Description of the Drawings

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic return module provided by the present application.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the automatic return module provided by the present application, where the return window is in an open state.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the automatic return module provided by the present application, where the return window is in a closed state.

[0037] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the automatic return module provided by the present application.

[0038] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the combined cabinet machine provided by the present application.

[0039] Figure 6 It is an exploded view of the combined cabinet machine in another state provided by the present application.

[0040] Reference numerals: 100, automatic return module; 10, support assembly; 11, return window; 12, guide rail; 131, first limit bracket; 132, second limit bracket; 14, first sensor; 20, movable assembly; 21, return door body; 22, transmission mechanism; 221, first plate body; 222, second plate body; 223, second sensor; 23, roller; 24, connecting plate; 30, driving mechanism; 31, motor; 32, pulley assembly; 321, belt; 322, idler pulley; 3221, idler pulley bracket; 33, belt pressing plate; 34, synchronous shaft; 101, guiding slideway; 102, inlet passage; 1000, self-service vending machine; 2000, housing module; 3000, power bank rental module. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0042] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "provided on" another element, it can be directly provided on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "provided on" another element, it can be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "fixed to" another element, it can be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs. The terms used in the description of the present utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0044] As Figure 4 、 Figure 5 shown, the automatic return module 100 claimed in this application is applied to a vending machine for selling test kits (not shown in the figure) and is used for recycling the test kits. Here, the test kits recycled by the automatic return module 100 are specifically the test kits used by users.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, the automatic return module 100 provided by an embodiment of the present application includes a bracket assembly 10, a movable assembly 20, and a driving mechanism 30. A return window 11 is provided on the bracket assembly 10. The movable assembly 20 includes a return door body 21 and a transmission mechanism 22. The return door body 21 is slidably mounted on the bracket assembly 10 and connected to the transmission mechanism 22. The transmission mechanism 22 is formed with a guiding slideway 101 inwardly. The guiding slideway 101 can guide the detection box passing through the return window 11 and placed into the transmission mechanism 22 to slide down. Moreover, the transmission mechanism 22 can move up and down under the drive of the return door body 21 to control the connection / disconnection between the guiding slideway 101 and the return window 11. The driving mechanism 30 is mounted on the bracket assembly 10 and is in transmission connection with the return door body 21. Among them, the return door body 21 can close the return window 11 under the drive of the driving mechanism 30. Here, the downward inclination angle of the guiding slideway 101 can be specifically set according to the usage requirements, so that the detection box placed in the transmission mechanism 22 can automatically slide down under the action of gravity.

[0046] As can be seen from the above, the automatic return module 100 can use the driving mechanism 30 to control the opening or closing of the return window 11. When the return window 11 is opened, it can be communicated with the guiding slideway 101 to realize the automatic return of the detection box by the automatic return module 100. This can not only improve the operation experience of the user when returning the detection box, but also prevent external items from invading with the return door body 21 when the automatic return module 100 is not started, and prevent other items from being mixed in.

[0047] As Figures 2 to 4 As shown in the figure, two guide rails 12 are fixedly connected to the bracket assembly 10. The two guide rails 12 are arranged on the two outer sides of the return window 11. Correspondingly, a plurality of rollers 23 are rotatably connected to the return door body 21. Some of the rollers 23 are slidably mounted in one guide rail 12, and the remaining rollers 23 are slidably mounted in the other guide rail 12. In this way, the sliding assembly of the return door body 21 on the bracket assembly 10 can be realized. By using the rolling of the rollers 23 in the guide rails 12, the sliding of the movable assembly 20 on the bracket assembly 10 can be facilitated, and the working energy consumption of the driving mechanism 30 can be reduced. Here, the number of rollers 23 installed in each guide rail 12 is two, which can improve the stability of the return door body 21 when assembled in the two guide rails 12 through the rollers 23. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the return door body 21 can also be slidably connected to the bracket assembly 10 in the way of a T-shaped slide rail, a slide rail, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0048] Preferably, a limit bracket is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly 10. The limit bracket is arranged on the moving path of the return door body 21, and the limit bracket can abut against the return door body 21 to limit the upward and / or downward movement of the return door body 21, so as to prevent the rollers 23 on the return door body 21 from disengaging from the guide rail 12 during rolling, thereby ensuring the stability of the return door body 21 sliding on the bracket assembly 10.

[0049] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, the limit bracket includes a first limit bracket 131 and a second limit bracket 132. The first limit bracket 131 is arranged above the return door body 21 to limit the upward movement of the return door body 21; the second limit bracket 132 is arranged below the return door body 21 to limit the downward movement of the return door body 21. Here, when the return door body 21 drives the transmission mechanism 22 to move to the position where it abuts against the second limit bracket 132, the return door body 21 opens the return window 11 and makes the return window 11 communicate with the guide slideway 101 on the transmission mechanism 22; when the return door body 21 drives the transmission mechanism 22 to move to the position where it abuts against the first limit bracket 131, the return door body 21 can close the return window 11. It should be noted that the above first limit bracket 131 and / or second limit bracket 132 can be fixed to the bracket assembly 10 through connecting pieces such as bolts and screws.

[0050] The return door body 21 of the present application is configured as a box structure, which can meet the usage requirements of the return door body 21 in the automatic return module 100, so that the left and right ends of the return door body 21 can be used to assemble the rollers 23, and the upper end of the return door body 21 can be used to abut against the first limit bracket 131, and the lower end of the return door body 21 can be used to abut against the second limit bracket 132.

[0051] As Figure 1 、 Figure 4 shown, a first sensor 14 is also installed on the bracket assembly 10. The first sensor 14 can detect the human hand in the return window 11 and generate a first feedback signal; and the driving mechanism 30 can stop driving the return door body 21 according to the first feedback signal. That is to say, when there is a human hand in the return window 11 of the bracket assembly 10, the return door body 21 stops moving to prevent pinching hands, that is, the automatic return module 100 has the function of preventing pinching hands. Here, the first sensor 14 is installed on the end face of the bracket assembly 10 facing away from the return door body 21. Specifically, the first sensor 14 can be configured as a transmissive photoelectric sensor. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the first sensor 14 can also be configured as an infrared sensor, a micro switch, etc.

[0052] As Figures 2 to 4As shown, the transmission mechanism 22 includes a first plate body 221 and a second plate body 222. One end of the first plate body 221 is fixedly connected to the return door body 21, and a guiding slideway 101 is formed by enclosing inwardly of the first plate body 221. The second plate body 222 is fixedly connected to the first plate body 221 and is used to cover the guiding slideway 101, so as to ensure that the test cartridge slides down along a preset path in the guiding slideway 101 and meet the use requirements for recycling the test cartridge. Here, a connecting plate 24 is also connected between the first plate body 221 and the return door body 21 for supporting the first plate body 221, so as to improve the stability of the first plate body 221 when assembled on the return door body 21.

[0053] Preferably, as Figures 2 to 4 shown, an inlet channel 102 is formed by enclosing between the second plate body 222 and the first plate body 221. The inlet channel 102 is in a horn shape, and a part of the guiding slideway 101 is arranged in the inlet channel 102 and communicated with the inlet channel 102. By utilizing the structural characteristics of the horn shape of the inlet channel 102, sufficient space can be provided for the user during the process of driving the test cartridge into the guiding slideway 101, so as to facilitate the user to put the test cartridge in.

[0054] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, a second sensor 223 is installed on the transmission mechanism 22. The second sensor 223 can detect the test cartridge in the guiding slideway 101 and generate a second feedback signal. That is to say, when the test cartridge slides down from the guiding slideway 101 of the transmission mechanism 22, the second sensor 223 can be triggered, so as to realize the signal feedback when the test cartridge is returned to meet the use requirements for the automatic control of the automatic return module 100. Here, the second sensor 223 is configured as a transmissive optoelectronic sensor. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the second sensor 223 can also be configured as an infrared sensor, a microswitch, etc.

[0055] As Figures 2 to 4As shown in the figure, the drive mechanism 30 includes a motor 31, a pulley assembly 32, and a belt pressing plate 33. The pulley assembly 32 is installed on the bracket assembly 10 and is in transmission connection with the motor 31. One end of the belt pressing plate 33 is fixedly connected to the belt 321 of the pulley assembly 32, and the other end of the belt pressing plate 33 is fixedly connected to the return door body 21. When the drive mechanism 30 works, the motor 31 can drive the belt 321 to transmit, and drive the return door body 21 to move under the drive of the belt pressing plate 33. Here, the number of pulley assemblies 32 is configured to be two, and the two pulley assemblies 32 can be in transmission connection through a synchronous shaft 34. Each pulley assembly 32 drives the return door body 21 to move through the belt pressing plate 33 respectively. It should be noted that the pulley assembly 32 of the present application further includes two idler pulleys 322, and the belt 321 is wound around the two idler pulleys 322. Among them, each idler pulley 322 can be installed on the bracket assembly 10 through an idler pulley bracket 3221.

[0056] As Figure 5 , Figure 6 shown in the figure, the present application further provides a vending machine 1000, including the above-mentioned automatic return module 100. Here, the vending machine 1000 can be used for self-service vending of test boxes, and then the used test boxes are recycled by the automatic return module 100. It should be noted that the other structural components and working principles of the vending machine 1000 can all adopt existing conventional methods, and will not be elaborated here.

[0057] As Figure 5 , Figure 6 shown in the figure, the present application further provides a combined cabinet machine, including a housing module 2000, a power bank rental module 3000, and the above-mentioned vending machine 1000. The power bank rental module 3000 and the vending machine 1000 are both installed in the housing module 2000. That is to say, this combined cabinet machine integrates the functions of test box vending and power bank rental.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope recorded in this specification.

[0059] Those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. As long as appropriate changes and variations are made to the above embodiments within the scope of the substantial spirit of the present invention, they fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic return module, characterized in that: The automatic return module (100) comprises: The support assembly (10) is provided with a return window (11); A movable component (20) comprises a return door body (21) and a transmission mechanism (22), wherein the return door body (21) is slidably mounted on the support assembly (10) and connected to the transmission mechanism (22), wherein the transmission mechanism (22) is formed with a guide slideway (101) inwardly, wherein the guide slideway (101) can guide the detection box that passes through the return window (11) and is placed in the transmission mechanism (22) to slide down, and the transmission mechanism (22) can move under the drive of the return door body (21) to control the on / off between the guide slideway (101) and the return window (11); A driving mechanism (30) is mounted on the support assembly (10) and is drivingly connected to the return door body (21); Wherein, the return door body (21) can close the return window (11) under the drive of the driving mechanism (30).

2. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (22) comprises a first plate body (221), one end of the first plate body (221) is fixedly connected to the return door body (21), and the first plate body (221) is inwardly enclosed to form the guide slideway (101); Wherein, the transmission mechanism (22) further comprises a second plate body (222), wherein the second plate body (222) is fixedly connected to the first plate body (221) and is used to cover the guide slideway (101).

3. The automatic return module according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inlet channel (102) is formed between the second plate body (222) and the first plate body (221), and the guide slideway (101) is partially disposed in the inlet channel (102) and communicated with the inlet channel (102); Wherein, the inlet channel (102) is trumpet-shaped.

4. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (30) comprises a motor (31), a pulley assembly (32) and a belt pressure plate (33); the pulley assembly (32) is mounted on the bracket assembly (10) and is drivingly connected to the motor (31); One end of the belt pressure plate (33) is fixedly connected to the belt (321) on the pulley assembly (32), and the other end of the belt pressure plate (33) is fixedly connected to the return door body (21).

5. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guide rails (12) are fixedly connected to the support assembly (10), and the two guide rails (12) are arranged on two outer sides of the return window (11); Wherein, a plurality of rollers (23) are rotatably connected to the return door body (21), part of the rollers (23) are rotatably installed in one guide rail (12), and the remaining part of the rollers (23) are rotatably installed in another guide rail (12).

6. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting bracket is fixedly connected to the bracket assembly (10), and the limiting bracket is arranged on the moving path of the returning door body (21), and the limiting bracket can abut against the returning door body (21) to limit the upward and / or downward movement of the returning door body (21).

7. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first sensor (14) is mounted on the support assembly (10), and the first sensor (14) is capable of detecting a human hand in the return window (11) and generating a first feedback signal; Wherein, the driving mechanism (30) is capable of stopping driving the return door body (21) according to the first feedback signal.

8. The automatic return module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second sensor (223) is installed on the transmission mechanism (22), and the second sensor (223) is capable of detecting the detection box in the guide slideway (101) and generating a second feedback signal.

9. A self-service vending machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises the automatic return module (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A modular cabinet, characterized in that: Including shell module (2000), power bank rental module (3000) The self-service vending machine (1000) described in claim 9, wherein the power bank rental module (3000) and the self-service vending machine (1000) are both installed in the housing module (2000).

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