Vending machine with high structural strength
By introducing protective structures and external frame designs into vending machines, the problem of insufficient structural strength is solved, and the durability and damage resistance of the equipment are enhanced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422188902.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing vending machines have low structural strength and are difficult to withstand bad weather and man-made damage, which leads to the equipment being easily deformed or damaged, affecting durability and service life.
The protective structure, top and bottom square frame reinforcement design is adopted, including protective side plates, protective bottom plates, grounding feet, top and side square frames, forming multi-layer protection to enhance the overall structural strength.
It improves the structural strength of the vending machine, reduces damage caused by external force impact, and improves the durability and service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vending machines, and specifically relates to a vending machine with high structural strength. Background Technique
[0002] A vending machine is an automated retail device, and its definition can be expressed as: a device that can automatically provide goods or services to consumers without manual intervention through a pre-set and program-controlled method. Such devices are usually installed in public places, such as subway stations, airports, shopping malls, office buildings, schools, or crowded areas on the street, to facilitate customers to purchase goods at any time, such as beverages, snacks, cigarettes, magazines, or even ready-to-eat meals, etc.
[0003] Some vending machines on the current market face the problem of relatively low structural strength in design and manufacturing. This is not only reflected in the selection of the outer shell material may be relatively thin and light, making it difficult to withstand the test of bad weather or human damage, but also reflected in the insufficient stability of the internal support structure. After long-term loading of goods and mechanical operation, it is prone to deformation or damage, affecting the durability and service life of the device. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the structure. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a vending machine with high structural strength to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A vending machine with high structural strength, including a protective structure, a selling structure, and a control structure. The selling structure is fixedly connected inside the protective structure, and one side of the selling structure is fixedly connected to the control structure;
[0006] A top square frame is fixed inside the top of the protective side plate of the protective structure, playing a role of top protection inside the protective structure;
[0007] A bottom square frame is fixed inside the bottom of the protective side plate of the protective structure, playing a role of bottom protection inside the protective structure.
[0008] Preferably, the protective structure includes protective side plates, a protective bottom plate, and grounding feet. The bottom end of the protective side plate is fixedly connected to the protective bottom plate, and the bottom end of the protective bottom plate is fixedly connected to the grounding feet. There are four groups of grounding feet, which are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the bottom end of the protective bottom plate.
[0009] Preferably, the top inner wall of the protective side plate is fixedly connected to a top square frame, the middle inner wall of the protective side plate is fixedly connected to four groups of side square frames, and the bottom inner wall of the protective side plate is fixedly connected to a bottom square frame.
[0010] Preferably, the vending structure includes a vending machine housing, an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, a glass panel, a carrier plate, and a goods partition plate. The bottom end of the vending machine housing is fixedly connected to the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser. The evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser are fixedly connected through a transmission pipeline. The front end of the vending machine housing is designed with an opening. A number of groups of carrier plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front end of the vending machine housing. A number of groups of goods partition plates are fixedly connected to the top end of each group of carrier plates. A glass panel is fixedly connected to the front end of the vending machine housing.
[0011] Preferably, the control structure includes a protective panel, a control panel, and a fixing component. A groove is formed in the front end of the protective panel, and the control panel is fixed in the groove. An opening is formed in the front end of the protective panel, and the vending machine housing of the vending structure is fixedly connected through the fixing component in the opening.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0013] An automatic vending machine with high structural strength proposed by the present utility model includes a protective structure, a vending structure, and a control structure. The vending structure is fixedly connected inside the protective structure, and one side of the vending structure is fixedly connected to the control structure; a top square frame, which is fixed to the inner side of the top of the protective side plates of the protective structure, plays a role in top protection within the protective structure; a bottom square frame, which is fixed to the inner side of the bottom of the protective side plates of the protective structure, plays a role in bottom protection within the protective structure; the use of an external frame can well protect the outer layer of the vending structure, reduce the damage of the vending structure caused by external force impact, and improve the overall structural strength. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine with high structural strength of the present utility model Figure 1 ;
[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine with high structural strength of the present utility model Figure 2 ;
[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine with high structural strength of the present utility model Figure 3 ;
[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine with high structural strength of the present utility model Figure 4 。
[0019] As shown in the figure: 1. Protection structure; 2. Sale structure; 3. Control structure; 4. Protection side plate; 5. Protection bottom plate; 6. Grounding support foot; 7. Protection panel; 8. Control panel; 9. Fixing component; 10. Top square frame; 11. Side square frame; 12. Bottom square frame; 13. Vending machine shell; 14. Evaporator; 15. Compressor; 16. Condenser; 17. Glass panel; 18. Carrier plate; 19. Goods partition plate. Detailed implementation mode
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present invention, the following will be further described in detail by way of examples in combination with the accompanying drawings of the specification.
[0021] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0022] In addition, in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.
[0023] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. However, indicating a direct connection means that there is no connection relationship constructed through an excessive structure between the two connected main bodies, and only a whole is formed by being connected through a transmission structure. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: a vending machine with high structural strength, including a protective structure 1, a selling structure 2, and a control structure 3. The selling structure 2 is fixedly connected inside the protective structure 1, and one side of the selling structure 2 is fixedly connected to the control structure 3;
[0026] The top square frame 10 is fixed to the inner top of the protective side plate 4 of the protective structure 1 and plays a role in top protection inside the protective structure 1;
[0027] The bottom square frame 12 is fixed to the inner bottom of the protective side plate 4 of the protective structure 1 and plays a role in bottom protection inside the protective structure 1; The use of the external frame can well protect the outer layer of the selling structure 2 and reduce the damage of the selling structure 2 caused by external impact, improving the overall structural strength;
[0028] The protective structure 1 includes a protective side plate 4, a protective bottom plate 5, and grounding feet 6. The bottom end of the protective side plate 4 is fixedly connected to the protective bottom plate 5, and the bottom end of the protective bottom plate 5 is fixedly connected to the grounding feet 6. There are four groups of grounding feet 6 and they are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the bottom end of the protective bottom plate 5;
[0029] The protective side plate 4 and the protective bottom plate 5 will provide the first layer of protection for the bottom and side parts of the selling structure 2, which can avoid damage to the selling structure 2 caused by external impact. The grounding feet 6 lift the whole vending machine, which can reduce risks such as water immersion;
[0030] The inner top of the protective side plate 4 is fixedly connected to the top square frame 10, the middle inner wall of the protective side plate 4 is fixedly connected to four groups of side square frames 11, and the inner bottom of the protective side plate 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom square frame 12;
[0031] The side square frames 11 and the bottom square frame 12 play a role in secondary protection, forming a buffer zone between the protective structure 1 and the selling structure 2, and the frame design can well play a strengthening role;
[0032] The described vending structure 2 includes a vending machine housing 13, an evaporator 14, a compressor 15, a condenser 16, a glass panel 17, a carrier plate 18, and a goods partition plate 19. The bottom end of the vending machine housing 13 is fixedly connected to the evaporator 14, the compressor 15, and the condenser 16. The evaporator 14, the compressor 15, and the condenser 16 are fixedly connected through a transmission pipeline. The front end of the vending machine housing 13 is designed to be open. The inner wall of the front end of the vending machine housing 13 is fixedly connected with several groups of carrier plates 18. The top end of each group of carrier plates 18 is fixedly connected with several groups of goods partition plates 19. The front end of the vending machine housing 13 is fixedly connected with a glass panel 17;
[0033] The evaporator 14 and the compressor 15 cooperate with the condenser 16 to form the entire condensation cycle system to cool the interior of the vending machine housing 13 as a whole. The surface of the carrier plate 18 is used to place goods. The goods partition plate 19 separates the same type of goods. The glass panel 17 plays a role in preventing theft;
[0034] The described control structure 3 includes a protection panel 7, a control panel 8, and a fixing component 9. A groove is formed in the front end of the protection panel 7, and the control panel 8 is fixed in the groove. An opening is formed in the front end of the protection panel 7, and the vending machine housing 13 of the vending structure 2 is fixedly connected through the fixing component 9 in the opening;
[0035] When in use, the selection and payment operations of goods are realized by touching and operating the control panel 8.
[0036] Those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: the discussion of any embodiment above is only exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention includes the claims being limited to these examples; under the idea of the present invention, the technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations in different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity.
[0037] The present invention aims to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic vending machine with high structural strength, comprising a protection structure (1), a selling structure (2) and a control structure (3), characterized in that: Inside the protection structure (1), a vending structure (2) is fixedly connected, and one side of the vending structure (2) is fixedly connected to the control structure (3); The top square frame (10) is fixed to the inner top of the protection side plate (4) of the protection structure (1), playing a role in top protection within the protection structure (1); The bottom square frame (12) is fixed to the inner bottom of the protection side plate (4) of the protection structure (1), playing a role in bottom protection within the protection structure (1).
2. The vending machine with high structural strength according to claim 1, wherein: The protection structure (1) includes protection side plates (4), a protection bottom plate (5), and grounding feet (6). The bottom end of the protection side plate (4) is fixedly connected to the protection bottom plate (5), and the bottom end of the protection bottom plate (5) is fixedly connected to the grounding feet (6). There are four groups of grounding feet (6), which are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the bottom end of the protection bottom plate (5).
3. The vending machine with high structural strength according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner top wall of the protection side plate (4) is fixedly connected to the top square frame (10), the middle inner wall of the protection side plate (4) is fixedly connected to four groups of side square frames (11), and the inner bottom wall of the protection side plate (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom square frame (12).
4. An automatic vending machine with high structural strength according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vending structure (2) includes a vending machine housing (13), an evaporator (14), a compressor (15), a condenser (16), a glass panel (17), a carrier plate (18), and a product separator (19). The bottom end of the vending machine housing (13) is fixedly connected to the evaporator (14), the compressor (15), and the condenser (16). The evaporator (14), the compressor (15), and the condenser (16) are fixedly connected through transmission pipes. The front end of the vending machine housing (13) is designed with an opening. The inner wall of the front end of the vending machine housing (13) is fixedly connected to several groups of carrier plates (18). The top of each group of carrier plates (18) is fixedly connected to several groups of product separators (19). The front end of the vending machine housing (13) is fixedly connected to the glass panel (17).
5. The vending machine with high structural strength according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control structure (3) includes a protection panel (7), a control panel (8), and a fixing component (9). A groove is opened at the front end of the protection panel (7), and the control panel (8) is fixed in the groove. An opening is opened at the front end of the protection panel (7), and the vending machine housing (13) of the vending structure (2) is fixedly connected through the fixing component (9) in the opening.