Vending machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a vending machine which comprises a shifting rod, a transmission mechanism and a shell. A plurality of storage layers are arranged in the shell; a goods taking opening is formed in the lower end of the storage layer in the shell; a sliding rail is arranged on the side wall in the shell; and the deflector rod is arranged on the sliding rail according to a preset angle and is connected with the transmission mechanism. The problem that goods are clamped between the glass door and the storage rack is effectively solved, and the goods can not be clamped by shifting the shifting rod by arranging the sliding way and the shifting rod connected with the transmission piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of self-service terminals, in particular to a vending machine. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is an automated device that can sell goods without manual operation. Vending machines usually sell small items such as beverages, snacks, tobacco, newspapers, magazines, etc. Consumers can pay by inserting coins, mobile payment, etc., and then select the goods they want to buy. The vending machine will automatically dispense the goods.

[0003] In order to avoid the problem of goods getting stuck, existing vending machines often adopt an anti-jamming structure at the delivery outlet.

[0004] However, during daily use, especially in vending machines with beverages such as soda, it often occurs that the goods get stuck during the falling process and can only wait for the staff to handle, which affects the consumer experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide a vending machine that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present utility model discloses a vending machine, including: a lever, a transmission mechanism, and a housing; a plurality of storage layers are provided inside the housing; a pick-up opening is provided at the lower end of the storage layer inside the housing; a slide rail is provided on the side wall inside the housing; the lever is disposed on the slide rail at a preset angle and is connected to the transmission mechanism.

[0007] Further, the transmission mechanism includes a flexible connecting member; the connecting member is fixedly connected to one end of the lever.

[0008] Further, the vending machine further includes a pull ring; the pull ring is disposed on the end face of the housing; the end of the connecting member away from the lever is fixedly connected to the pull ring.

[0009] Further, the vending machine further includes an operation screen; the operation screen is disposed on the end face of the housing.

[0010] Further, the storage layer is provided with a retractable baffle at a preset interval; the baffle is electrically connected to the operation screen.

[0011] Further, the pick-up opening includes a cover plate; the cover plate is connected to the housing by a spring.

[0012] Further, the top of the pick-up opening is a V-shaped surface.

[0013] Further, the operation screen is a touch screen with a built-in chip.

[0014] The present utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] By providing a slide rail and a lever connected to a transmission member, when the goods are stuck between the storage layer and the glass door, the lever can be toggled, so that when the goods come into contact with the lever, they are subjected to an impact force, and thus are not stuck and fall to the pickup opening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a vending machine of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a V-shaped structure of an embodiment of a vending machine of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1, lever; 2, transmission mechanism; 3, housing; 4, storage layer; 5, pickup opening; 6, slide rail; 7, pull ring; 8, operation screen; 9, cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Refer to Figure 1 , which shows a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a vending machine of the present utility model, and specifically may include: a lever 1, a transmission mechanism 2 and a housing 3; a plurality of storage layers 4 are provided inside the housing 3, and the storage layers 4 are used to place goods, and after a customer makes a purchase, the goods pop out from the storage layers 4 and then fall out of the machine; a pickup opening 5 is provided at the lower end of the storage layer inside the housing 3. It should be noted that the pickup opening 5 is a cubic chamber, and more preferably a rectangular parallelepiped chamber. In order to prevent goods with hard shells such as beverages and canned foods from being damaged due to bumps during falling, a sponge is provided at the bottom end of the pickup opening 5 for shock absorption. More preferably, a glass door is further provided on the end face of the housing 3 for customers to view the goods and facilitate replenishment of the goods.

[0021] Furthermore, a slide rail 6 is provided on the side wall inside the shell 3; the lever 1 is provided on the slide rail 6 at a preset angle and is connected to the transmission mechanism 2. It should be noted that there is at least one slide rail 6, and can be two or more. It is more preferred that the slide rails 6 are provided on both side walls inside the shell 3, which is convenient for force balance, more convenient for actual use and longer life. The position of the slide rail 6 needs to be such that the lever 1 is provided on the slide rail 6 while being at a certain horizontal distance from the storage layer 4. In order to be able to move the stuck goods, the distance can be determined based on the actual calculated relationship between force and torque, and can be 1mm, 2mm, etc., and the force corresponding to each distance is different; and the two ends of the lever 1 are respectively provided on the slide rail 6 at a preset angle, It should be noted here that in order to realize the function of the lever 1 to complete the shifting function, when it is located at the topmost position, the relatively lower end of the two ends of the lever 1 must be higher than the position of the top layer of the storage layer 4, and when it is located at the bottommost position, the relatively higher end of the two ends of the lever 1 must be lower than the position of the bottom layer of the storage layer 4. This can ensure that the lever 1 can shift any stuck goods under the guidance of the transmission mechanism 2; it should also be added that the transmission mechanism 2 and the lever 1 are in transmission connection, and the transmission mechanism 2 drives the lever 1 to move.

[0022] By arranging the slide rail 6 on the inner wall of the shell 3 and arranging the lever 1 on the slide rail 6, the lever 1 can be moved on the slide rail 6 through the transmission mechanism 2. Therefore, when the goods get stuck in the process of falling from the storage layer 4 to the pickup port 5, the position of the goods is above the pickup port 5. At this time, the state of the goods is that one end of the goods is against the glass door of the shell and the other end is against the storage layer 4. The friction force generated is greater than its own gravity, so that the goods are stuck here. At this time, the transmission mechanism 2 is controlled to control the lever 1. The initial position of the lever can be set at the top or bottom of the slide rail 6. It should be noted that it can be moved from top to bottom or from bottom to top. This specification is described from bottom to top, which does not constitute a limitation. The lever 1 moves upward at a certain speed under the control of the transmission mechanism 2. When it contacts the stuck cargo, the cargo is subjected to a force sufficient to release the friction balance, thereby releasing the stuck state. The cargo then falls to the cargo pickup port 5 under the action of gravity.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment, the transmission member 2 includes a flexible connecting member. It should be noted that the connecting member can have excellent mechanical properties and can transmit force to the lever 1, enabling the lever 1 to move. More preferably, it can be a rope or a rod. In order to make the force on the lever more balanced, it is more preferable to arrange the connecting members at both ends of the lever 1, so that when the lever 1 moves, both ends of the lever 1 remain at the same height. Considering the cost and volume comprehensively, the rope can be an optimal choice due to its small volume, strong load-bearing capacity and good elasticity.

[0024] Furthermore, the connecting member is fixedly connected to one end of the lever 1. The vending machine further includes a pull ring 7; the pull ring 7 is arranged on the end face of the housing 3; the end of the connecting member away from the lever 1 is fixedly connected to the pull ring 7. It should be noted that one end of the connecting member is connected to one end of the lever 1, and the other end is connected to the pull ring 7, thus realizing pulling the pull ring 7 to drive the movement of the lever 1. When a commodity gets stuck, the consumer can pull the pull ring 7 by himself / herself to drive the movement of the lever 1, causing the commodity to fall. At this time, it should be noted that in order to enable the customer to move the commodity by pulling the pull ring 7, the pulling force of a normal person pulling the pull ring needs to be calculated, and the horizontal distance between the slide rail 6 and the storage layer 4 should be set according to the mechanical balance relationship.

[0025] Further explanation, when the customer pulls the pull ring 7 to drive the lever 1 to move upward from bottom to top, after the force is released, the lever 1 falls from top to bottom to the lowermost end of the slide rail 6 by gravity.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, the vending machine further includes an operation screen 8; the operation screen 8 is arranged on the end face of the housing 3. The operation screen 8 is used to display information of commodities and is for customers to make selections. Further, buttons can also be arranged on the end face of the housing 3. Each commodity corresponds to a number. By inputting the number of the commodity wanted on the button, the corresponding information will be displayed on the operation screen 8. It can be that the operation screen 8 displays a payment code. After mobile payment, the operation screen 8 receives the corresponding information and then discharges the commodity.

[0027] Furthermore, baffles are provided on the storage layer 4 at preset intervals; the baffles are electrically connected to the operation screen 8. It should be noted that various goods are placed on the storage layer 4 and blocked by the baffles. The operation screen 8 is connected to the baffles, enabling the baffles of the goods to contract after the customer completes the purchase, so that the goods are ejected and dropped. It should be added that the baffles function to block the goods and can push the goods after receiving the signal from the operation screen 8. Preferably, springs are used. The goods are placed in the gaps of the springs. There is also a motor. One motor controls one spring. According to the actual needs of the goods, an appropriate number of motors and springs are set. The motor is connected to one end of the spring, and the motor is also electrically connected to the operation screen 8. After the customer pays, the operation screen 8 issues an instruction to control the motor to rotate, thereby controlling the spring to rotate and causing the entire goods to move, pushing the goods at the front end to drop out of the machine, and the goods with the second spring pitch become the first goods for the next shipment, achieving precise shipment. Of course, this includes but is not limited to the spring shipment method, and it can also be a slide bar shipment method or other shipment methods, which are not limited.

[0028] Furthermore, the operation screen 8 is a touch screen with a built-in chip. The touch screen can eliminate the need for button operations and is more simple and convenient. Furthermore, only one two-dimensional code can be set. The two-dimensional code enters the operating system of the vending machine, and orders are placed and payments are made in this system to achieve the shipment of goods.

[0029] Furthermore, the pick-up opening 5 includes a cover plate 9; the cover plate 9 is connected to the outer shell 3 by a spring. It should be noted that since the vending machine is often placed outdoors, there are many wild animals, especially the activities of cats and dogs. In order to prevent them from surviving at the pick-up opening 5 and causing difficulties in shipment, the cover plate 9 is provided. Initially, the cover plate 9 covers the pick-up opening 5. The cover plate 9 is connected to the outer shell 3 by a spring, enabling the customer to push the cover plate from the outside to take out the goods. After taking out the goods, the cover plate 9 returns to its original position. It should be added that the spring mentioned here is not the same as the spring in the previous text. There are only two springs in the whole text, which need to be distinguished.

[0030] Further, in combination with Figure 2 , the top of the pick-up opening 5 is a V-shaped surface. In order to make it more convenient for the goods to fall into the pick-up opening 5, one is to set a larger pick-up opening, and the other is to set a special structure. The top of the pick-up opening 5 is set to be V-shaped, so that even if the goods fall on the cross-section of the V-shaped surface, they can slide to the preset position.

[0031] Finally, it should also be noted that in this text, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or terminal device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent in such process, method, article or terminal device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or terminal device comprising the said element.

[0032] The above has introduced in detail an automatic vending machine provided by the present utility model. Specific examples are used in this text to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present utility model; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present utility model, there will be changes in the specific implementation manner and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: include: lever, transmission mechanism and housing; A multi-layer storage layer is arranged inside the shell; A cargo access port is provided in the housing at the lower end of the storage layer; A slide rail is arranged on the side wall of the shell; The shifting rod is arranged on the slide rail at a preset angle and is connected with the transmission mechanism.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a flexible connecting member; The connecting member is fixedly connected to one end of the shifting rod.

3. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vending machine also includes a pull ring; The pull ring is arranged on the end surface of the shell; One end of the connecting member away from the shifting rod is fixedly connected to the pull ring.

4. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic vending machine also includes an operation screen; The operation screen is arranged on the end surface of the shell.

5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage layers are provided with retractable baffles at preset intervals; The baffle is electrically connected to the operation screen.

6. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo pickup port includes a cover plate; The cover plate is connected to the housing via a spring.

7. The vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the pickup port is a V-shaped surface.

8. The vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The operation screen is a touch screen with a built-in chip.

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