Hybrid bulk beverage vending machine

By using the forward and reverse motor driving gear system in the beverage vending machine, the vertical movement and safe shipment of beverages are achieved, which solves the impact problem caused by beverage drop and improves the effectiveness of equipment.

CN222980057UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13CHONGQING BAQIANYI TRADING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421588838.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

Existing beverage vending machines will have an impact on the equipment when the beverage drops, causing the beverage to deform and equipment to damage, and the use effect is not good.

Method used

A vending machine for mixed bulk beverages is designed, and the gear system is driven by a forward and reverse motor. Through the coordination of rack and transport plate, the vertical movement of the beverage and safe shipment are achieved, and the beverage height is avoided from falling.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent beverages from falling too high and colliding with the main body, avoid beverage deformation and equipment damage, and improve the use effect of equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mixed type bulk beverage vending machine, and relates to the technical field of beverage vending machines. The vending machine for the mixed bulk beverages comprises a main machine body, and an operation panel is fixedly installed on one side of the main machine body. According to the mixed type bulk beverage vending machine, a forward and reverse motor drives one first gear to rotate so as to drive one second gear to rotate in a meshed mode and then drive the other second gear to rotate in a meshed mode, so that the other first gear rotates in a meshed mode, and the two first gears can drive two third gears to rotate in the opposite directions respectively; the rack is driven to ascend, then the conveying plate is driven to move to the side where the beverage is pushed out to catch the beverage, then the forward and reverse motor rotates reversely, the conveying plate descends to the position of a goods outlet, the purchased beverage can be taken out, and the situation that the beverage deforms or equipment is damaged due to the fact that the beverage is too high and falls to collide with a main machine body is effectively prevented. And the use effect of the equipment is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a vending machine, specifically a vending machine for mixed bulk beverages, belonging to the technical field of beverage vending machines. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a fully automatic machine that conducts transactions with customers through a bill acceptor and online payment methods, and can assist customers in purchasing products such as snacks, beverages, alcohol, cigarettes, and lottery tickets (different from a store with a cashier). It is a commonly used device for commercial automation, not restricted by time and location, can save labor and facilitate transactions, and is a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket.

[0003] A beverage vending machine with the current publication number CN207764897U includes a vending machine body and storage tubes. A sample display window is provided on the vending machine body, and a self-service operation keyboard is provided on the right side of the sample display window. A microprocessor is connected inside the operation keyboard. A beverage bottle outlet is provided below the sample display window. Several storage tubes are provided inside the vending machine body, and the storage tubes are arranged staggered between two columns. A support groove is provided at the bottom of the storage tube, a hydraulic cylinder is provided at the tail of the support groove, and a push plate slidably connected to the support groove is provided on the push rod of the hydraulic cylinder. A signal receiver connected to the microprocessor is provided above the hydraulic cylinder. A receiving groove connected to the beverage bottle outlet is provided at the bottom of the storage tube. This kind of beverage vending machine can accommodate more beverage varieties and meet the needs of more people.

[0004] In the above solution, although there are many benefits, there are also the following defects: after purchasing a beverage, the beverage will be pushed by the push plate and thus fall into the receiving groove. When the beverage falls, it will generate a certain impact force on the device. On the one hand, it is easy to cause the beverage to deform, and on the other hand, long-term impact on the device is likely to cause damage to the device, and the use effect is not very good. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] (1) Technical Problem to be Solved

[0006] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a vending machine for mixed bulk beverages to solve the problem in the prior art that when a beverage falls, it will generate a certain impact force on the device. On the one hand, it is easy to cause the beverage to deform, and on the other hand, long-term impact on the device is likely to cause damage to the device, and the use effect is not very good.

[0007] (2) Technical Solution

[0008] The present utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A vending machine for mixed bulk beverages, including a main body. One side of the main body is fixedly installed with an operation panel, and the bottom of the main body is fixedly installed with a plurality of feet. A transportation structure is arranged inside the main body. The transportation structure includes two first gears, both of which are rotatably installed inside the main body. One side of each of the two first gears is meshed with a second gear, and the two second gears are rotatably installed inside the main body and meshed with each other. One end of each of the two first gears is fixedly connected to a third gear, and the other end of each of the two third gears is rotatably installed inside the main body. A rack is meshed between the two third gears, and the top of the rack is fixedly installed with a transportation plate. The transportation plate is arranged inside the main body and is in sliding contact with the main body. The sliding contact between the transportation plate and the inner side of the main body can enable the transportation plate to always move vertically during movement without deviation in position.

[0009] Preferably, a forward and reverse motor is fixedly installed inside the main body. One end of the forward and reverse motor is provided with a second signal receiver, and the output end of the forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected to one of the first gears.

[0010] Preferably, a microprocessor is arranged inside the operation panel, and the second signal receiver is connected to the microprocessor inside the operation panel.

[0011] Preferably, a display window is hinged to one side of the main body, and a numerical control lock is arranged between the main body and the display window. The numerical control lock is electrically connected to the operation panel. Through the cooperation of the numerical control lock and the operation panel, it is convenient for the staff to open the display window through the operation panel to add beverages to the device.

[0012] Preferably, four feet are fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body, a shielding plate is fixedly installed at the top of the main body, and a beverage placement rack is fixedly installed inside the main body. By setting the shielding plate, the device placed outside can be effectively shielded, and rainwater can be effectively prevented from accumulating on the top of the device and causing leakage to affect the device.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of electric telescopic rods are fixedly installed inside the beverage placement rack. One end of each electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed with a push plate, and the push plate is arranged inside the beverage placement rack and is in sliding contact with the beverage placement rack.

[0014] Preferably, one end of each of the plurality of electric telescopic rods is provided with a first signal receiver, and the plurality of first signal receivers are all connected to a microprocessor inside the operation panel. The microprocessor of the operation panel and the first signal receivers cooperate to allow the purchaser to select the type of beverage to be purchased through the operation panel, and then transmit the signal through the microprocessor to the second signal receiver on the side of the corresponding type of beverage to receive and start the corresponding electric telescopic rod to push out the purchased beverage.

[0015] The present utility model provides a vending machine for mixed bulk beverages, and the beneficial effects thereof are as follows:

[0016] For the vending machine for mixed bulk beverages, a forward and reverse motor drives one of the first gears to rotate, drives one of the second gears to mesh and rotate, and then drives the other second gear to mesh and rotate, so that the other first gear meshes and rotates. The two first gears will respectively drive the two third gears to rotate in opposite directions, thereby driving the rack to rise, then driving the transport plate to move to the side where the beverage is pushed out to catch it, and then the forward and reverse motor rotates in the reverse direction to lower the transport plate to the position of the delivery port, and the purchased beverage can be taken out, effectively preventing the beverage from falling at a too high height and colliding with the main body of the machine, resulting in beverage deformation or equipment damage, and improving the use effect of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a top view of the interior of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the transport structure of the present utility model.

[0021]

MAIN COMPONENT SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

[0022] 1. Main body of the machine; 2. Delivery port; 3. Foot; 4. Display window; 5. Numerical control lock; 6. Baffle; 7. Operation panel; 8. Beverage placement rack; 9. Electric telescopic rod; 10. Push plate; 11. First signal receiver; 12. Forward and reverse motor; 13. Second signal receiver; 14. First gear; 15. Second gear; 16. Third gear; 17. Rack; 18. Transport plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The embodiment of the present utility model provides a vending machine for mixed bulk beverages.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 ,Figure 3 and Figure 4 It includes a main body 1, an operation panel 7 is fixedly installed on one side of the main body 1, several feet 3 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body 1, a transportation structure is arranged inside the main body 1, and the transportation structure includes two first gears 14. Both of the two first gears 14 are rotatably installed inside the main body 1. A second gear 15 is meshed and connected to one side of each of the two first gears 14. Both of the two second gears 15 are rotatably installed inside the main body 1. The two second gears 15 are meshed and connected. One end of each of the two first gears 14 is fixedly connected to a third gear 16. The other ends of the two third gears 16 are rotatably installed inside the main body 1. A rack 17 is meshed and connected between the two third gears 16. A transportation plate 18 is fixedly installed at the top of the rack 17. The transportation plate 18 is arranged inside the main body 1 and is in sliding contact with the main body 1.

[0025] In this embodiment, a positive and negative motor 12 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1. A second signal receiver 13 is arranged at one end of the positive and negative motor 12. The output end of the positive and negative motor 12 is fixedly connected to one of the first gears 14.

[0026] In this embodiment, a microprocessor is arranged inside the operation panel 7. The second signal receiver 13 is connected to the microprocessor inside the operation panel 7.

[0027] In this embodiment, a display window 4 is hinged to one side of the main body 1. A numerical control lock 5 is arranged between the main body 1 and the display window 4. The numerical control lock 5 is electrically connected to the operation panel 7.

[0028] In this embodiment, four feet 3 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body 1. A shielding plate 6 is fixedly installed at the top of the main body 1. A beverage placement rack 8 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, several electric telescopic rods 9 are fixedly installed inside the beverage placement rack 8. A push plate 10 is fixedly installed at one end of the electric telescopic rod 9. The push plate 10 is arranged inside the beverage placement rack 8 and is in sliding contact with the beverage placement rack 8.

[0030] In this embodiment, a first signal receiver 11 is arranged at one end of each of the several electric telescopic rods 9. All of the several first signal receivers 11 are connected to the microprocessor inside the operation panel 7.

[0031] It should be noted that the present utility model is a vending machine for mixed bulk beverages. When in use, the purchaser can select the beverage to be purchased through the operation panel 7, and then perform code scanning or coin insertion payment. The microprocessor inside the operation panel 7 will cause the first signal receiver 11 on one side of the beverage type to be purchased to drive the electric telescopic rod 9 to push the push plate 10 to push out the purchased beverage;

[0032] When the beverage is launched, the microprocessor inside the operation panel 7 drives the forward and reverse motor 12 to start through the second signal receiver 13. The model of the forward and reverse motor 12 is not specifically described and shall be subject to the adapted device. The forward and reverse motor 12 drives one of the first gears 14 to rotate, drives one of the second gears 15 to mesh and rotate, then drives the other second gear 15 to mesh and rotate, so that the other first gear 14 meshes and rotates. The two first gears 14 drive the two third gears 16 to rotate in opposite directions respectively, thereby driving the rack 17 to rise, then driving the transport plate 18 to move to the side where the beverage is launched to catch it, and then the forward and reverse motor 12 rotates in the reverse direction to lower the transport plate 18 to the position of the delivery port 2, and the purchased beverage can be taken out, effectively preventing the beverage from falling due to excessive height and colliding with the main body 1 of the device, resulting in beverage deformation or device damage, and improving the use effect of the device.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vending machine for mixed bulk beverages, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: An operation panel (7) is fixedly mounted on one side of the main body (1), a plurality of feet (3) are fixedly mounted on the bottom of the main body (1), a transport structure is arranged on the inner side of the main body (1), and the transport structure comprises two first gears (14), both of which are rotatably mounted on the inner side of the main body (1), and one side of the two first gears (14) is meshedly connected with a second gear (15), and the two second gears (15) are rotatably mounted on the inner side of the main body (1). 1), the two No. 2 gears (15) are meshedly connected, one end of the two No. 1 gears (14) is fixedly connected with a No. 3 gear (16), the other ends of the two No. 3 gears (16) are rotatably mounted on the inner side of the main body (1), a rack (17) is meshedly connected between the two No. 3 gears (16), a transport plate (18) is fixedly mounted on the top of the rack (17), and the transport plate (18) is arranged on the inner side of the main body (1) and is in sliding contact with the main body (1).

2. The mixed bulk beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A forward and reverse motor (12) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the main body (1), a second signal receiver (13) is arranged at one end of the forward and reverse motor (12), and an output end of the forward and reverse motor (12) is fixedly connected to one of the first gears (14).

3. The vending machine for mixed bulk beverages according to claim 2, characterized in that: A microprocessor is arranged inside the operation panel (7), and the second signal receiver (13) is connected to the microprocessor inside the operation panel (7).

4. The vending machine for mixed bulk beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display window (4) is hingedly connected to one side of the main body (1), a numerical control lock (5) is arranged between the main body (1) and the display window (4), and the numerical control lock (5) is electrically connected to an operation panel (7).

5. The vending machine for mixed bulk beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four feet (3) are fixedly mounted on the bottom of the main body (1), a shielding plate (6) is fixedly mounted on the top of the main body (1), and a beverage placement rack (8) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the main body (1).

6. The vending machine for mixed bulk beverages according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of electric telescopic rods (9) are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the beverage rack (8), and a push plate (10) is fixedly mounted on one end of the electric telescopic rod (9). The push plate (10) is arranged on the inner side of the beverage rack (8) and is in sliding contact with the beverage rack (8).

7. The vending machine for mixed bulk beverages according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first signal receiver (11) is provided at one end of a plurality of the electric telescopic rods (9), and a plurality of the first signal receivers (11) are connected to a microprocessor inside the operation panel (7).

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    CN207764897U