Pushing device of vending machine

Abstract

The pushing device of the vending machine comprises a track, a plurality of driving rollers arranged between the inner walls of the track in a rotating mode and a conveying belt arranged on the driving rollers in a sleeved mode, side supporting plates are fixedly connected to the side walls of the two sides of the end portion of the track, a first transverse plate and a second transverse plate are fixedly connected between the side supporting plates, and the first transverse plate and the second transverse plate are fixedly connected with the conveying belt. And a first air cylinder is fixedly mounted at the top of the first transverse plate. According to the beverage can blocking device, firstly, the first air cylinder is started to drive the first U-shaped limiting rod to descend, and the second beverage can on the right side is blocked; then, a second air cylinder is started, so that a second U-shaped limiting rod moves upwards, and the second U-shaped limiting rod does not limit and block the beverage can on the rightmost side any more; at the moment, the motor is started, finally, the beverage cans are driven, the beverage can on the rightmost side falls to a goods taking area, and shoppers can take and place the beverage cans conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to a pushing device for a vending machine. Background Technique

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that can automatically deliver goods according to the inserted coins. 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 brand-new form of commercial retail and is also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. The common vending machines include beverage vending machines, and a pushing device is used for delivering goods when a beverage vending machine is in use. At present, the commonly adopted delivery method of vending machines in the market is the spiral spring transmission method.

[0003] This spiral spring transmission method pushes an object by rotating the spiral, which may cause wear at the place where the object contacts the spiral; especially for containers with relatively fragile surfaces such as metal cans or glass cans, it may cause scratches or damage. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a pushing device for a vending machine, and solves the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0006] (2) Technical Solutions

[0007] To achieve the above purposes, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A pushing device for a vending machine includes a track, a plurality of driving rollers rotatably arranged between the inner walls of the track, and a transmission belt sleeved on the plurality of driving rollers. Both side walls on both sides of the end of the track are fixedly connected with side support plates. A first cross plate and a second cross plate are fixedly connected between the side support plates. A first air cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the first cross plate. The output end of the first air cylinder penetrates through the first cross plate and is fixedly connected with a first U-shaped limiting rod. A second air cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the second cross plate. The output end of the second air cylinder penetrates through the second cross plate and is fixedly connected with a second U-shaped limiting rod. The first U-shaped limiting rod and the second U-shaped limiting rod intermittently block beverage cans.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of linearly distributed beverage cans are arranged inside the track, and the bottom of the beverage can contacts the surface of the transmission belt.

[0009] Preferably, one of the driving rollers is coaxially fixedly connected with a driven gear. A motor is fixedly installed at the end of the track. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a driving gear, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear.

[0010] Preferably, a bracket is fixedly connected to the end of the track, and mounting holes are provided on the bracket.

[0011] Preferably, a controller is fixedly installed on the side wall of the track, and the motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] (III) Beneficial effects

[0013] The present utility model provides a pushing device for a vending machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. In the present utility model, first, the first cylinder is started to drive the first U-shaped limiting rod to descend, so as to block the second beverage can from the right; then, by starting the second cylinder, the second U-shaped limiting rod is lifted, so that the second U-shaped limiting rod no longer limits and blocks the rightmost beverage can; at this time, the motor is started to drive the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the driven gear to rotate, the driven gear drives one of the driving rollers to rotate, and under the driving action of the conveyor belt, the other driving rollers rotate synchronously, and finally the driving of the beverage can is realized, so that the rightmost beverage can falls into the picking area, which is convenient for the shopper to pick up and place.

[0015] 2. In the present utility model, when the second cylinder is started to drive the second U-shaped limiting rod to descend, the beverage can can be blocked; when the first cylinder is started to drive the first U-shaped limiting rod to ascend, the first U-shaped limiting rod does not block the beverage can, and at this time, the conveyor belt is driven to operate, and the rightmost beverage can is conveyed to the position of the second U-shaped limiting rod. Description of the drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is the left-side three-dimensional structure diagram of a pushing device for a vending machine proposed by the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the right-side three-dimensional structure diagram of a pushing device for a vending machine proposed by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the cross-sectional structure diagram of a pushing device for a vending machine proposed by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 1 the enlarged structure diagram at A of

[0020] In the figure: 1, track; 2, driving roller; 3, conveyor belt; 4, driven gear; 5, motor; 6, driving gear; 7, side support plate; 8, first cross plate; 9, first cylinder; 10, first U-shaped limiting rod; 11, second cylinder; 12, second U-shaped limiting rod; 13, second cross plate; 14, bracket; 15, controller; 16, beverage can. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, in combination with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a pushing device of a vending machine, including a track 1, a plurality of driving rollers 2 rotatably arranged between the inner walls of the track 1, and a conveyor belt 3 sleeved on the plurality of driving rollers 2. Side support plates 7 are fixedly connected to both side walls at the ends of the track 1. A first cross plate 8 and a second cross plate 13 are fixedly connected between the side support plates 7. A first air cylinder 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the first cross plate 8. The output end of the first air cylinder 9 penetrates through the first cross plate 8 and is fixedly connected to a first U-shaped limiting rod 10. A second air cylinder 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the second cross plate 13. The output end of the second air cylinder 11 penetrates through the second cross plate 13 and is fixedly connected to a second U-shaped limiting rod 12. The first U-shaped limiting rod 10 and the second U-shaped limiting rod 12 intermittently block the beverage cans 16.

[0023] A plurality of linearly distributed beverage cans 16 are arranged inside the track 1. The bottom of the beverage can 16 is in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 3. The beverage can 16 is transported through the friction force between the conveyor belt 3 and the beverage can 16.

[0024] One of the driving rollers 2 is coaxially fixedly connected to a driven gear 4. A motor 5 is fixedly installed at the end of the track 1. The output end of the motor 5 is fixedly connected to a driving gear 6. The driving gear 6 is meshed with the driven gear 4.

[0025] First, start the first air cylinder 9 to drive the first U-shaped limiting rod 10 to descend and block the second beverage can 16 from the right. Then, by starting the second air cylinder 11, the second U-shaped limiting rod 12 is lifted, so that the second U-shaped limiting rod 12 no longer limits and blocks the rightmost beverage can 16. At this time, start the motor 5 to drive the driving gear 6 to rotate. The driving gear 6 drives the driven gear 4 to rotate. The driven gear 4 drives one of the driving rollers 2 to rotate. Under the driving action of the conveyor belt 3, the other driving rollers 2 rotate synchronously, and finally the driving of the beverage can 16 is realized, so that the rightmost beverage can 16 falls into the picking area, facilitating the shopper to pick up and place. The motor 5 can be in a normally open state.

[0026] Start the second air cylinder 11 to drive the second U-shaped limiting rod 12 to descend, which can block the beverage can 16. Then start the first air cylinder 9 to drive the first U-shaped limiting rod 10 to rise, and the first U-shaped limiting rod 10 does not block the beverage can 16. At this time, drive the conveyor belt 3 to operate to transport the rightmost beverage can 16 to the position of the second U-shaped limiting rod 12.

[0027] One end of the track 1 is fixedly connected to a bracket 14. An installation hole is provided on the bracket 14, and the bracket 14 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the vending cabinet by presetting bolts inside the installation hole.

[0028] A controller 15 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the track 1. The first cylinder 9, the second cylinder 11, and the motor 5 are electrically connected to the controller 15. The driving time of the first cylinder 9, the second cylinder 11, and the motor 5 is preset by the controller 15. The motor 5 can be in an always-on state to drive the first cylinder 9 and the second cylinder 11 to operate intermittently.

[0029] 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. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the present invention and are not used to limit 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 pushing device for a vending machine, characterized in that: It includes an orbit (1), a plurality of driving rollers (2) rotatably arranged between the inner walls of the orbit (1), and a conveyor belt (3) sleeved on the plurality of driving rollers (2). Side support plates (7) are fixedly connected to both side walls at the ends of the orbit (1). A first cross plate (8) and a second cross plate (13) are fixedly connected between the side support plates (7). A first cylinder (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the first cross plate (8). The output end of the first cylinder (9) penetrates through the first cross plate (8) and is fixedly connected to a first U-shaped limiting rod (10). A second cylinder (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the second cross plate (13). The output end of the second cylinder (11) penetrates through the second cross plate (13) and is fixedly connected to a second U-shaped limiting rod (12). The first U-shaped limiting rod (10) and the second U-shaped limiting rod (12) intermittently block the beverage cans (16).

2. The pushing device of a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of linearly distributed beverage cans (16) are arranged inside the orbit (1), and the bottoms of the beverage cans (16) are in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt (3).

3. The pushing device of a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the driving rollers (2) is coaxially and fixedly connected with a driven gear (4). A motor (5) is fixedly installed at the end of the orbit (1). The output end of the motor (5) is fixedly connected with a driving gear (6), and the driving gear (6) is meshed with the driven gear (4).

4. The pushing device of a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket (14) is fixedly connected to the end of the orbit (1), and an installation hole is formed in the bracket (14).

5. The pushing device of a vending machine according to claim 3, wherein: A controller (15) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the orbit (1), and the motor (5) is electrically connected to the controller (15).

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