Automatic cleaning system for goods channel of self-service vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic cleaning system for a goods channel of a self-service vending machine. The self-service vending machine is in communication connection with an equipment management center. The automatic cleaning system comprises a controller module, a communication module and a data storage module, wherein the communication module is connected with the controller module and used for establishing communication with the equipment management center, and the data storage module is used for recording record and statistical information of cleaning operation. The input end of the controller module is connected with a dirt sensing sensor used for detecting dirt of a goods channel of the self-service vending machine in real time, and the output end of the controller module is connected with a goods channel cleaning module used for conducting cleaning operation on the goods channel. According to the utility model, the operation efficiency is improved, the equipment flexibility is enhanced, the use experience is improved, the maintenance work is reduced and the equipment reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to an automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes. Background Technique

[0002] Vending machines are widely used in places such as shopping malls, hotels, and hospitals. They are a new form of commercial retail that is not restricted by time and saves manpower and material resources. However, while vending machines provide convenience to people, there are also certain defects in the usage process. This is mainly reflected in that after the vending machine has been in operation for a period of time, due to moisture, dust accumulation, and blockage by other foreign objects, the goods get stuck on the ramp of the lane and cannot fall out normally. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes, which can improve operation efficiency, enhance equipment flexibility, improve the usage experience, reduce maintenance work, and improve equipment reliability.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is: an automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes, the vending machine is communicatively connected to the equipment management center, the automatic cleaning system includes a controller module, a communication module connected to the controller module and used to establish communication with the equipment management center, and a data storage module used to record cleaning operations and statistical information. The input end of the controller module is connected to a dirt sensing sensor for real-time detection of the dirt in the vending machine lane, and the output end of the controller module is connected to a lane cleaning module for cleaning the lane.

[0005] In the above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes, the automatic cleaning system further includes a temperature sensor for real-time detection of the environmental temperature in the vending machine lane.

[0006] In the above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes, the cleaning module includes a water spraying device and a brushing device.

[0007] In the above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for vending machine lanes, the water spraying device includes a nozzle and a nozzle motor for driving the nozzle to rotate 360° to achieve 360° all-round water spraying and cleaning of the vending machine lane. The brushing device includes a brush head and a brush head motor for driving the brush head to rotate 360° to achieve 360° all-round brushing and cleaning of the vending machine lane. The output end of the controller module is connected to a nozzle motor driver and a brush head motor driver. The nozzle motor is connected to the output end of the nozzle motor driver, and the brush head motor is connected to the output end of the brush head motor driver.

[0008] The above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane, wherein the controller module is an ARM32 microcontroller module.

[0009] The above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane, wherein the communication module is an Ethernet communication module.

[0010] The above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane, wherein the data storage module is a Flash data storage module.

[0011] The above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane, wherein a manual operation button is connected to the input end of the controller module.

[0012] The above-mentioned automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane, wherein the surface of the vending machine lane is coated with an anti-fouling and anti-sticking coating.

[0013] Technical effects and advantages of the present utility model:

[0014] 1. The present utility model can automatically clean the slideway as needed, reducing the maintenance frequency and workload, and saving time and cost.

[0015] 2. Through automated monitoring, the present utility model can reduce errors and failures caused by human operation, improve the stability and reliability of the equipment, and reduce the cost of maintenance and troubleshooting.

[0016] 3. After the present utility model is used, when cleaning is required, the management personnel can remotely operate through the Internet of Things platform without having to go to the site in person, saving time and labor costs; it helps to improve the performance of the equipment and user satisfaction, and enhance the competitiveness and market value of the equipment. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is the system block diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals in the figure: 1. Controller module; 2. Communication module; 3. Data storage module; 4. Dirt sensing sensor; 5. Lane cleaning module; 5-11. Sprayer; 5-12. Sprayer motor; 5-21. Brush head; 5-22. Brush head motor; 6. Temperature sensor; 7. Sprayer motor driver; 8. Brush head motor driver; 9. Manual operation button; 10. Equipment management center. Detailed Embodiments

[0019] The following embodiments given in conjunction with the drawings further illustrate the present utility model in detail.

[0020] See Figure 1As shown in the figure, an automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane. The vending machine is communicatively connected to the device management center 10. The automatic cleaning system includes a controller module 1, a communication module 2 connected to the controller module 1 and used to establish communication with the device management center 10, and a data storage module 3 for recording cleaning operations and statistical information. The input end of the controller module 1 is connected to a dirt sensing sensor 4 for real-time detection of the dirt in the vending machine lane, and the output end of the controller module 1 is connected to a lane cleaning module 5 for cleaning the lane.

[0021] In this embodiment, the automatic cleaning system further includes a temperature sensor 6 for real-time detection of the ambient temperature in the vending machine lane.

[0022] In this embodiment, the cleaning module includes a water spraying device and a brushing device.

[0023] In this embodiment, the water spraying device includes a nozzle 5-11 and a nozzle motor 5-12 for driving the nozzle 5-11 to rotate 360° to achieve 360° omnidirectional water spraying cleaning of the vending machine lane. The brushing device includes a brush head 5-21 and a brush head motor 5-22 for driving the brush head 5-21 to rotate 360° to achieve 360° omnidirectional brushing cleaning of the vending machine lane. The output end of the controller module 1 is connected to a nozzle motor driver 7 and a brush head motor driver 8. The nozzle motor 5-12 is connected to the output end of the nozzle motor driver 7, and the brush head motor 5-22 is connected to the output end of the brush head motor driver 8.

[0024] During specific implementation, according to the instruction of the controller module 1, the pre-set cleaning mechanism will be automatically started to clean the vending machine lane. It is also possible to manually adjust the cleaning mechanism according to the changes in the dirt degree and environmental conditions to achieve an efficient cleaning effect.

[0025] In this embodiment, the controller module 1 is an ARM32 microcontroller module.

[0026] In this embodiment, the communication module 2 is an Ethernet communication module.

[0027] In this embodiment, the data storage module 3 is a Flash data storage module.

[0028] In this embodiment, the input end of the controller module 1 is connected to a manual operation button 9.

[0029] In this embodiment, the surface of the vending machine lane is coated with an anti-fouling and anti-sticking coating. By setting this anti-fouling and anti-sticking coating, the adhesion and accumulation of dirt can be effectively reduced, making the dirt easier to be cleaned by the cleaning module.

[0030] In specific implementation, a communication module 2 is set up to establish communication with the device management center 10, so as to realize data transmission between the self-service vending machine and the device management center 10; a storage module is set up to record the records and statistical information of the cleaning operation for subsequent analysis and management; the controller module 1 is used to receive and analyze the data information fed back by the dirt perception sensor 4 and the temperature sensor 6, and control the operation of the cleaning module according to the data information.

[0031] To facilitate the understanding of the above technical solution of the present invention, the working principle or operation mode of the present invention in the actual process will be described in detail below.

[0032] The working principle of the present invention: The dirt perception sensor 4 detects the dirt on the vending channels of the self-service vending machine in real time and transmits the detected signal to the controller module 1. The temperature sensor 6 detects the ambient temperature in the vending channels of the self-service vending machine in real time and transmits the detected signal to the controller module 1. The controller module 1 is used to receive and analyze the signals detected by the dirt perception sensor 4 and the temperature sensor 6, control the nozzle motor driver 7 to drive the nozzle motor 5-12, and then drive the nozzle 5-11 to rotate 360° to realize 360° all-round water spraying cleaning of the vending channels of the self-service vending machine; control the nozzle motor driver 7 to drive the brush head motor 5-22, and then drive the brush head 5-21 to rotate 360° to realize 360° all-round brushing cleaning of the vending channels of the self-service vending machine. Thus, the automatic cleaning of the vending channels of the self-service vending machine is realized without manual intervention.

[0033] In summary, the present invention can automatically start the cleaning mechanism according to the real-time monitored dirt degree, and keep the vending channels of the self-service vending machine clean and provide a good user experience.

[0034] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lanes. The vending machine is communicatively connected to the equipment management center (10), and is characterized in that: The automatic cleaning system includes a controller module (1), a communication module (2) connected to the controller module (1) and used to establish communication with the device management center (10), and a data storage module (3) for recording and statistically analyzing cleaning operations. The input end of the controller module (1) is connected to a dirt sensing sensor (4) for real-time detection of dirt in the vending machine lanes, and the output end of the controller module (1) is connected to a lane cleaning module (5) for cleaning the lanes.

2. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine channel according to claim 1, wherein: The automatic cleaning system further includes a temperature sensor (6) for real-time detection of the ambient temperature in the vending machine lanes.

3. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cleaning module includes a water spraying device and a brushing device.

4. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine channel according to claim 3, wherein: The water spraying device includes a nozzle (5-11) and a nozzle motor (5-12) for driving the nozzle (5-11) to rotate 360° to achieve 360° omnidirectional water spraying and cleaning of the vending machine lanes. The brushing device includes a brush head (5-21) and a brush head motor (5-22) for driving the brush head (5-21) to rotate 360° to achieve 360° omnidirectional brushing and cleaning of the vending machine lanes. The output end of the controller module (1) is connected to a nozzle motor driver (7) and a brush head motor driver (8). The nozzle motor (5-12) is connected to the output end of the nozzle motor driver (7), and the brush head motor (5-22) is connected to the output end of the brush head motor driver (8).

5. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane according to claim 4, wherein: The controller module (1) is an ARM32 microcontroller module.

6. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine channel according to claim 4, wherein: The communication module (2) is an Ethernet communication module.

7. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine channel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The data storage module (3) is a Flash data storage module.

8. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine channel according to claim 3, wherein: The input end of the controller module (1) is connected to a manual operation button (9).

9. The automatic cleaning system for the vending machine lane according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the vending machine lanes is coated with an anti-fouling and anti-sticking coating.

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