Vending machine
By introducing an adjustment mechanism in the vending machine, the installation problem of aligning the evaporator and the cabinet is solved, and the effect of convenient installation and efficient heat exchange is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422406440.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
The gap between the evaporator and the cabinet of the existing vending machines is too small and easy to scratch. The large gap affects the heat exchange efficiency and makes it difficult to install and maintain.
The adjustment mechanism is adopted, including support and adjustment components. By pushing the support to slide up and down in the fixed seat, the evaporator air conditioner output port is aligned with the cabinet air conditioner input port, which is simple in structure and is easy to install and maintain.
It realizes convenient alignment and installation of the evaporator and the cabinet, improves heat exchange efficiency, and simplifies the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to automatic vending machines. Background Art
[0002] An automatic 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.
[0003] An automatic vending machine usually has a refrigeration or freezing function, that is, the inside of the vending machine cabinet is cooled through a refrigeration module. The refrigeration module usually consists of a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, etc. The evaporator inhales the gas inside the vending machine cabinet, and after heat exchange through the compressor and the condenser, cold air is sent back into the cabinet.
[0004] When the existing refrigeration module is installed, the cold air outlet of the evaporator needs to be aligned with the cold air inlet of the cabinet, and the air inlet of the evaporator needs to be aligned with the air outlet of the cabinet. In the prior art, the cold air outlet of the evaporator is arranged at the top of the evaporator. When installing, the evaporator needs to be pushed into the cabinet, which requires a small gap between the evaporator and the cabinet to ensure the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator. However, if the gap between the evaporator and the cabinet is too small, it is easy to scratch the top of the evaporator, making it difficult to install. Even after installation, it is difficult to disassemble during maintenance. If the gap between the evaporator and the cabinet is too large, the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator will be affected.
[0005] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine to solve the problems raised in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above purpose, in a first aspect, the utility model provides an automatic vending machine, including a refrigeration module, a cabinet, and a base. The refrigeration module and the cabinet are respectively installed on the base. The cabinet is provided with an installation cavity, and the refrigeration module is arranged in the installation cavity. The automatic vending machine further includes an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism includes a support member and an adjustment component. The base is provided with a fixed seat, the evaporator of the refrigeration module is installed on the fixed seat, the support member is installed on the fixed seat, the adjustment component is installed on the base, and the output end of the adjustment component extends into the fixed seat and is connected to the support member for pushing the support member to slide up and down on the fixed seat.
[0008] In a further technical solution, the adjusting assembly includes an adjusting member and a pushing block. The pushing block is installed on the fixed seat. The first end of the pushing block abuts against the supporting member, and the output end of the adjusting member extends into the fixed seat and abuts against the second end of the pushing block, for pushing the supporting member to move up and down through the pushing block.
[0009] In a further technical solution, the second end of the pushing block is beveled and / or the contact surface between the supporting member and the pushing block is beveled.
[0010] In a further technical solution, the supporting member is provided with a sliding block. The sliding block is installed on the supporting member. The second end of the pushing block abuts against the sliding block. The second end of the pushing block is beveled and / or the contact surface between the sliding block and the pushing block is beveled.
[0011] In a further technical solution, the pushing block is provided with a first mounting hole, the sliding block is provided with a second mounting hole, and the supporting member is provided with a third mounting hole. A limiting member is installed on the sliding block. The limiting member sequentially passes through the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole for connection. The size of the second mounting hole is larger than the size of the first mounting hole.
[0012] In a further technical solution, the adjusting mechanism further includes a movable assembly. The first end of the movable assembly is rotatably installed on the fixed seat, and the second end of the movable assembly is rotatably installed on the supporting member.
[0013] In a further technical solution, the movable assembly includes a first pin shaft, a second pin shaft and supporting pieces arranged on both sides of the supporting member. The second end of the first pin shaft penetrates through the fixed seat, the supporting piece and the supporting member by pinning, and the second end of the second pin shaft penetrates through the supporting piece and the supporting member.
[0014] In a further technical solution, openings are provided at the second ends of the first pin shaft and the second pin shaft, and split pins are respectively installed in the two openings. An avoidance groove for passing through the first pin shaft is provided at the bottom of the supporting member.
[0015] In a further technical solution, the refrigeration module includes a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. The compressor, the condenser and the evaporator are respectively installed on the base. Sealing gaskets are respectively arranged at the cold air outlet and the air inlet of the evaporator.
[0016] In a further technical solution, the adjusting assembly selects a driving motor. The output end of the driving motor extends into the fixed seat and is connected to the supporting member.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model brings the following technical effects:
[0018] The vending machine of the present utility model, through the setting of the adjusting component, pushes the supporting member to slide up and down in the fixed seat. When installing the evaporator, first push the evaporator to the designated position, and then use the adjusting component to push the supporting member to rise in the fixed seat, thereby pushing the evaporator to rise, so that the cold air outlet of the evaporator is aligned with the cold air inlet of the cabinet body. The structure is simple, the installation is convenient, and the maintenance is easy. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the base and the adjusting mechanism of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram when the adjusting mechanism is lifted in
[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram when the adjusting mechanism is lifted.
[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 The exploded view in
[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the base, the adjusting mechanism and the refrigeration module.
[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the vending machine.
[0026] Main Component Symbol Explanation:
[0027] 1. Refrigeration module; 11. Compressor; 12. Condenser; 13. Evaporator;
[0028] 2. Cabinet body;
[0029] 3. Base; 31. Fixed seat;
[0030] 4. Adjusting mechanism; 41. Supporting member; 411. Slide block; 4111. Second mounting hole; 412. Third mounting hole; 413. Avoidance groove; 42. Adjusting component; 421. Adjusting piece; 422. Pushing block; 4221. First mounting hole; 43. Moving component; 431. First pin shaft; 432. Second pin shaft; 433. Supporting piece; 434. Split pin. Detailed Embodiments
[0031] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where like or similar reference numerals denote like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.
[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.
[0033] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms such as "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0036] Embodiment 1
[0037] As shown Figures 1-6 in the figure, the vending machine includes a refrigeration module 1, a cabinet 2 and a base 3. The refrigeration module 1 and the cabinet 2 are respectively installed on the base 3. The cabinet 2 is provided with an installation cavity, and the refrigeration module 1 is arranged in the installation cavity. It further includes an adjustment mechanism 4. The adjustment mechanism 4 includes a support member 41 and an adjustment component 42. The base 3 is provided with a fixed seat 31. The evaporator 13 of the refrigeration module 1 is installed on the fixed seat 31. The support member 41 is installed on the fixed seat 31. The adjustment component 42 is installed on the base 3. The output end of the adjustment component 42 extends into the fixed seat 31 and is connected to the support member 41, and is used to push the support member 41 to slide up and down on the fixed seat 31.
[0038] Through the arrangement of the adjustment component 42, the support member 41 is pushed to slide up and down in the fixed seat 31. When installing the evaporator 13, first push the evaporator 13 to the designated position, and then push the support member 41 to rise in the fixed seat 31 through the adjustment component 42, thereby pushing the evaporator 13 to rise, so that the cold air outlet of the evaporator 13 is aligned with the cold air inlet of the cabinet 2. The structure is simple, the installation is convenient, and the maintenance is easy. It can be understood that when the evaporator 13 is on the base 3, the support member 41 is completely recessed into the fixed seat 31. When the support member 41 rises, the support member 41 protrudes from the fixed seat 31 and jacks up the evaporator 13.
[0039] As Figure 3 shown Figure 4 in the figure, in a further specific embodiment, the adjustment component 42 includes an adjustment member 421 and a push block 422. The push block 422 is installed on the fixed seat 31. The first end of the push block 422 abuts against the support member 41. The output end of the adjustment member 421 extends into the fixed seat 31 and abuts against the second end of the push block 422, and is used to push the support member 41 to move up and down through the push block 422.
[0040] It should be noted that the adjustment member 421 of this embodiment is selected as an adjustment bolt, and the adjustment bolt is rotatably installed on the fixed seat 31. When adjusting the height of the evaporator 13, rotate the adjustment bolt to push the push block 422 to move. The push block 422 squeezes the support member 41, so that one side of the support member 41 is forced to move upward.
[0041] In a further specific embodiment, the second end of the push block 422 is beveled and / or the contact surface between the support member 41 and the push block 422 is beveled.
[0042] As a preferred embodiment, the second end of the pushing block 422 in this embodiment is beveled, the contact surface between the supporting member 41 and the pushing block 422 is beveled, and the two bevel surfaces are in parallel cooperation. Such a setting enables the pushing block 422 to better push the supporting member 41 to rise when moving.
[0043] In other specific embodiments, it is also possible that the contact surface between the supporting member 41 and the pushing block 422 is beveled. It should be noted that in this case, the angle between the bevel surface and the fixed seat 31 is less than 90°. Through this setting, the pushing block 422 can also push the supporting member 41 to rise and fall, but the effect is worse than that of the double bevel surface setting.
[0044] In other specific embodiments, it is also possible that only the second end of the pushing block 422 is beveled. It should be noted that in this case, the edge of the supporting member 41 is chamfered, which can provide a certain gap for the pushing of the pushing block 422, so that the pushing block 422 can be inserted into the bottom of the supporting member 41 through the bevel surface, thereby pushing the supporting member 41 to rise and fall.
[0045] Such as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the supporting member 41 is provided with a sliding block 411, the sliding block 411 is installed on the supporting member 41, the second end of the pushing block 422 abuts against the sliding block 411, and the second end of the pushing block 422 is beveled and / or the contact surface between the sliding block 411 and the pushing block 422 is beveled.
[0046] As a preferred embodiment, the bevel surface of the supporting member 41 in this embodiment is provided on the sliding block 411. Separately opening a bevel surface on the supporting member 41 has a high cost. Therefore, setting a sliding block 411 can effectively reduce the cost and is convenient to install.
[0047] Such as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the pushing block 422 is provided with a first mounting hole 4221, the sliding block 411 is provided with a second mounting hole 4111, the supporting member 41 is provided with a third mounting hole 412, a limiting member is installed on the sliding block 411, and the limiting member sequentially passes through the first mounting hole 4221, the second mounting hole 4111 and the third mounting hole 412 for connection, and the size of the second mounting hole 4111 is larger than the size of the first mounting hole 4221.
[0048] The push block 422, the slider 411 and the support member 41 are connected by the first mounting hole 4221, the second mounting hole 4111, the third mounting hole 412 and the limiting member, preventing the three from jumping or even falling off during the pushing process. As a preferred embodiment, the limiting member of this embodiment is a connecting member composed of a bolt and a nut. The bolt sequentially passes through the first mounting hole 4221, the second mounting hole 4111, and the third mounting hole 412 and is screwed with the nut. The diameters of the first mounting hole 4221, the second mounting hole 4111, and the third mounting hole 412 are all larger than the diameter of the bolt. Therefore, when the support member 41 is pushed up and down by the slider 411, it will always remain within a certain range. It should be noted that the bolt and the nut are not shown in the drawings.
[0049] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the adjusting mechanism 4 further includes a movable component 43. The first end of the movable component 43 is rotatably mounted on the fixed seat 31, and the second end of the movable component 43 is rotatably mounted on the support member 41.
[0050] Through the setting of the movable component 43, the support member 41 can rotate and lift with the fixed seat 31 as the origin, avoiding the situation that the support member 41 falls off due to excessive rising distance.
[0051] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown, in a further specific embodiment, the movable component 43 includes a first pin shaft 431, a second pin shaft 432, and support plates 433 arranged on both sides of the support member 41. The second end of the first pin shaft 431 passes through the fixed seat 31, the support plate 433, and the support member 41 by pinning, and the second end of the second pin shaft 432 passes through the support plate 433 and the support member 41.
[0052] The lower end of the support plate 433 is fixed by the first pin shaft 431, and the upper end of the support plate 433 is fixed by the second pin shaft 432. It should be noted that three movable components 43 are provided on the support member 41 in this embodiment, and only two movable components 43 can also be provided in other specific embodiments.
[0053] The setting of the three movable components 43 can make the lifting of the support member 41 more uniform. When three movable components 43 are used, the three movable components 43 are evenly distributed between the support member 41 and the fixed seat 31. When two movable components 43 are used, the two movable components 43 are evenly distributed between the support member 41 and the fixed seat 31.
[0054] As Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, in a further specific embodiment, openings are provided at the second ends of the first pin shaft 431 and the second pin shaft 432, and split pins 434 are respectively installed in the two openings. A clearance groove 413 for passing through the first pin shaft 431 is provided at the bottom of the support member 41.
[0055] During actual use, after the support member 41 is lifted and lowered, when the first pin shaft 431 and the second pin shaft 432 are stressed and rotate, radial movement may occur. Through the cooperation of the openings and the split pins 434, the radial positions of the first pin shaft 431 and the second pin shaft 432 are limited. When the support member 41 is completely accommodated in the fixed seat 31, the first pin shaft 431 is located in the clearance groove 413. Through the setting of the clearance groove 413, the space utilization rate can be improved, and the volume of the support member 41 and the adjustment assembly 42 can be compressed.
[0056] As Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the refrigeration module 1 includes a compressor 11, a condenser 12, and an evaporator 13. The compressor 11, the condenser 12, and the evaporator 13 are respectively installed on the base 3. Sealing gaskets are respectively provided at the cold air outlet and the air inlet of the evaporator 13. Through the setting of the sealing gaskets for sealing, the refrigeration effect is improved, and the refrigeration efficiency is increased.
[0057] In a further specific embodiment, the adjustment assembly 42 is selected as a driving motor, and the output end of the driving motor extends into the fixed seat 31 and is connected to the support member 41. In other specific embodiments, the support member 41 is pushed to be lifted and lowered by the driving motor, and the structure is simple and the lifting is convenient.
[0058] The description of "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. 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 invention. In this specification, the schematic description of the above terms does 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. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0059] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments. As long as they meet the purpose of the present utility model, they should all fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. For example: different combinations of each specific embodiment, different combinations of each distinguishing technical feature.
Claims
1. A vending machine, comprising a refrigeration module (1), a cabinet (2) and a base (3), wherein the refrigeration module (1) and the cabinet (2) are respectively installed on the base (3), the cabinet (2) is provided with an installation cavity, and the refrigeration module (1) is arranged in the installation cavity, and is characterized in that: It further includes an adjusting mechanism (4). The adjusting mechanism (4) includes a support member (41) and an adjusting component (42). The base (3) is provided with a fixed seat (31). The evaporator (13) of the refrigeration module (1) is installed on the fixed seat (31). The support member (41) is installed on the fixed seat (31). The adjusting component (42) is installed on the base (3). The output end of the adjusting component (42) extends into the fixed seat (31) and is connected to the support member (41) for pushing the support member (41) to slide up and down on the fixed seat (31).
2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting component (42) includes an adjusting member (421) and a push block (422). The push block (422) is installed on the fixed seat (31). The first end of the push block (422) abuts against the support member (41). The output end of the adjusting member (421) extends into the fixed seat (31) and abuts against the second end of the push block (422) for pushing the support member (41) to move up and down through the push block (422).
3. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second end of the push block (422) is beveled and / or the contact surface between the support member (41) and the push block (422) is beveled.
4. The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein: The support member (41) is provided with a slider (411). The slider (411) is installed on the support member (41). The second end of the push block (422) abuts against the slider (411). The second end of the push block (422) is beveled and / or the contact surface between the slider (411) and the push block (422) is beveled.
5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The push block (422) is provided with a first mounting hole (4221). The slider (411) is provided with a second mounting hole (4111). The support member (41) is provided with a third mounting hole (412). A limiting member is installed on the slider (411). The limiting member sequentially passes through the first mounting hole (4221), the second mounting hole (4111) and is connected to the third mounting hole (412). The size of the second mounting hole (4111) is larger than the size of the first mounting hole (4221).
6. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting mechanism (4) further includes a movable component (43). The first end of the movable component (43) is rotatably installed on the fixed seat (31). The second end of the movable component (43) is rotatably installed on the support member (41).
7. The vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable component (43) includes a first pin shaft (431), a second pin shaft (432) and support pieces (433) arranged on both sides of the support member (41). The second end of the first pin shaft (431) is pinned through the fixed seat (31), the support piece (433) and the support member (41). The second end of the second pin shaft (432) passes through the support piece (433) and the support member (41).
8. The vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: Openings are provided at the second ends of the first pin shaft (431) and the second pin shaft (432). Split pins (434) are respectively installed in the two openings. An avoidance groove (413) for passing through the first pin shaft (431) is provided at the bottom of the support member (41).
9. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration module (1) includes a compressor (11), a condenser (12) and an evaporator (13). The compressor (11), the condenser (12) and the evaporator (13) are respectively installed on the base (3). Sealing rubber pads are respectively arranged at the cold air outlet and the air inlet of the evaporator (13).
10. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component (42) is selected as a driving motor, and the output end of the driving motor extends into the fixed seat (31) to be connected with the support member (41).