Vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidifying functions

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidifying functions, which relates to the technical field of vending machines and comprises a vending machine body, the inside of the vending machine body is divided into a plurality of areas, and a plurality of groups of material taking and placing non-linear driving mechanisms are mounted in a part of the areas. A miniature dehumidification thermolator used for regulating and controlling the humidity and the temperature in the vending machine body is mounted in the other part of the area, and a temperature and humidity sensor used for monitoring the humidity and the temperature in the area is correspondingly mounted in each area. According to the vending machine, when the mechanism monitors that the temperature is too low, the temperature rising device is automatically driven to rise the temperature to the target temperature to achieve the purpose of automatic vending, when the mechanism monitors that the humidity is too high, the dehumidifying device is automatically driven to dry the humidity to the target humidity, and compared with the prior art, a temperature and humidity monitoring, regulating and controlling module is arranged in the vending machine, so that the vending machine is more convenient to use. And the occupied space and the cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions. Background Technique

[0002] The products sold by the existing vending machines on the market currently must be stored in an environment with specific temperature and humidity conditions in order to meet the quality guarantee and the conditions for automatic vending of the machines. For example, for a product like a laundry ball, a laundry ball is a small ball wrapped with a layer of water-soluble film containing laundry detergent. It is small in size, with a soft, smooth and very thin film, and is a product that is greatly affected by temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or the humidity is too large, the laundry ball becomes softer and more prone to breakage. If the temperature is too low, the laundry ball is too smooth and not easy to melt.

[0003] The traditional method of temperature and humidity monitoring and control is to monitor and process temperature and humidity separately. The mechanism occupies a relatively large space inside the machine, is greatly affected by the surrounding environment, and cannot achieve the maximum balance point between the two, and the cost is also relatively high. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions, which solves the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions, including a vending machine body. The interior of the vending machine body is divided into several areas. In some areas, several groups of non-linear drive mechanisms for taking and placing materials are installed. In other areas, a micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator for regulating the humidity and temperature inside the vending machine body are installed. In each area, a temperature and humidity sensor for monitoring the humidity and temperature in this area is correspondingly installed.

[0006] Further, in the area where the non-linear drive mechanism for taking and placing materials is located, the temperature and humidity sensor is installed above the non-linear drive mechanism for taking and placing materials.

[0007] Further, in the area where the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator is located, the temperature and humidity sensor is installed on the side of the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator.

[0008] Further, the bottom of the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator has a drain port, and a drain pipe is connected to the drain port. The water outlet end of the drain pipe extends to the outside of the vending machine body.

[0009] Further, in another part of the area, an electric control box is fixedly installed, and a controller is fixedly installed inside the electric control box.

[0010] Further, the temperature and humidity sensors in each area can communicate with the controller, and the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator is controlled by the controller.

[0011] The utility model provides a vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] When the mechanism of this vending machine monitors that the temperature is too low, it will automatically drive the heating device to raise the temperature to the target temperature to achieve the goal of automatic vending. When the mechanism monitors that the humidity is too high, it will automatically drive the dehumidification device to dry to the target humidity. Compared with the prior art, the space and cost occupied by the temperature and humidity monitoring and regulation module built in this vending machine can be reduced. Description of the Drawings

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the air flow principle during the dehumidification process of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the air flow principle during the heating process of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 is a control principle block diagram of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1, vending machine body; 2, non-linear drive mechanism for material taking and placing; 3, micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator; 31, drain pipe; 4, temperature and humidity sensor; 5, electric control box; 51, controller. Detailed Embodiments

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions, including a vending machine body 1. The interior of the vending machine body 1 is divided into four areas. Among them, in the three areas on the left, a non-linear drive mechanism 2 for taking and placing materials is installed. The non-linear drive mechanism 2 for taking and placing materials can convey the sold laundry balls from the hopper to the outlet of the vending machine body 1. This process is a known prior art and will not be elaborated here. In the fourth area on the right, a micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 is installed. The micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 can uniformly adjust the humidity and temperature of the four areas. The micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 adopts the existing technology, and its specific structure and working principle will not be elaborated here. In the four areas, humidity and temperature sensors 4 are correspondingly installed. The humidity and temperature sensors 4 can real-time monitor the humidity and temperature of the air in each area. The humidity and temperature sensors 4 adopt the existing technology, and its specific structure and working principle will not be elaborated here. Specifically, three of the humidity and temperature sensors 4 are installed above the non-linear drive mechanism 2 for taking and placing materials, and the fourth humidity and temperature sensor 4 is installed on the side of the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3. In the fourth area, an electric control box 5 is also fixedly installed, and a controller 51 is fixedly installed inside the electric control box 5;

[0020] In addition, it should be noted that the bottom of the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 has a drain port, and a drain pipe 31 is connected to the drain port. The water outlet end of the drain pipe 31 extends to the outside of the vending machine body 1. During the dehumidification process of the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3, the moisture in the air will be condensed and discharged to the outside of the vending machine body 1 through the drain port and the drain pipe 31. Windows for air intake and exhaust are also reserved on the surface of the vending machine body 1 to ensure the normal operation of dehumidification and temperature regulation.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 4 , the humidity and temperature sensors 4 in each area can communicate with the controller 51, and the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 is controlled by the controller 51. That is to say, when any one of the humidity and temperature sensors 4 detects that the air humidity or air temperature in this area is not within the set threshold value, the humidity and temperature sensor 4 will convert this signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the controller 51, and then the controller 51 will control the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 to perform dehumidification or temperature adjustment actions.

[0022] During use, it includes a dehumidification step and a temperature increase step. Specifically:

[0023] Dehumidification step: When the humidity and temperature sensor 4 detects that the humidity in the area exceeds the standard, the humidity and temperature sensor 4 will immediately convert this signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the controller 51. The controller 51 controls the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 to turn on the dehumidification function. The humid air inside the vending machine body 1 will follow as shown in the appendix Figure 2Flow in the indicated direction and enter the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3. The micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 filters the moisture in the air and discharges it outside the machine through the drain pipe 31 to achieve the purpose of dehumidification. Similarly, when the temperature and humidity sensor 4 monitors that the humidity in the area is within the standard, the temperature and humidity sensor 4 will immediately convert this signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the controller 51. The controller 51 controls the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 to stop the dehumidification function, completing a dehumidification cycle process.

[0024] Heating step: When the temperature and humidity sensor 4 monitors that the temperature in the area is too low, the temperature and humidity sensor 4 will immediately convert this signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the controller 51. The controller 51 controls the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 to turn on the heating function. The low-temperature air inside the vending machine body 1 will flow in the direction as shown in the appendix Figure 3 and the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 heats the air to achieve the heating effect. Similarly, when the temperature and humidity sensor 4 monitors that the temperature in the area meets the expectation, the temperature and humidity sensor 4 will immediately convert this signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the controller 51. The controller 51 controls the micro dehumidifier and temperature regulator 3 to stop the heating function, completing a heating cycle process.

Claims

1. A vending machine with temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification functions, comprising a vending machine body (1), characterized in that: The interior of the vending machine body (1) is divided into a plurality of areas, a plurality of groups of nonlinear drive mechanisms (2) for taking and placing materials are installed in one area, a micro dehumidification thermostat (3) for regulating the humidity and temperature inside the vending machine body (1) is installed in another area, and a temperature and humidity sensor (4) for monitoring the humidity and temperature in each area is installed accordingly.

2. The temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification function vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the area where the non-linear material picking and unloading drive mechanism (2) is located, the temperature and humidity sensor (4) is installed above the non-linear material picking and unloading drive mechanism (2).

3. The temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification function vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the area where the micro dehumidification thermostat (3) is located, the temperature and humidity sensor (4) is installed on the side of the micro dehumidification thermostat (3).

4. The temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification function vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the micro dehumidification thermostat (3) is provided with a drainage port, to which a drainage pipe (31) is connected, and the water outlet end of the drainage pipe (31) extends to the outside of the vending machine body (1).

5. The temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification function vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric control box (5) is also fixedly installed in another partial area, and a controller (51) is fixedly installed inside the electric control box (5).

6. The temperature and humidity monitoring and dehumidification function vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The temperature and humidity sensors (4) in each area are capable of communicating with a controller (51), and the micro dehumidification thermostat (3) is controlled by the controller (51).

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