Goods delivery device and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a goods delivery device and a vending machine, which comprise a goods hopper installed in a box body of the vending machine, the goods hopper is communicated with a goods taking opening of the vending machine, a goods delivery channel is installed on one side of the goods hopper, the other side of the goods hopper is concaved inwards to form an installation cavity, the installation cavity is communicated with the goods delivery channel, and the goods delivery channel is communicated with the goods delivery channel. And a photoelectric detection mechanism is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the included angle between the photoelectric detection mechanism and the delivery channel is 15-70 degrees. By inclining the angle of the photoelectric detection mechanism, the photoelectric detection mechanism can detect smaller commodities, errors are reduced, and the obliquely-arranged photoelectric detection mechanism is low in requirement for installation space, high in space utilization rate and high in universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a goods delivery device and a vending machine. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a commonly used device for commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and location, can save labor and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail and is also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket.

[0003] In the existing vending machines, an optoelectronic detection mechanism is usually arranged at the goods delivery device. When a commodity drops to the delivery outlet, if the optoelectronic detection mechanism detects that an object has passed by, it will transmit a signal to the control device, and the control device controls the delivery outlet to open. The distance between the lamp beads of the existing optoelectronic detection mechanism determines the size of the dropped goods, and the total width of all the lamp beads limits the width of the detection interval. These limiting conditions make the optoelectronic detection not very versatile and there are certain errors in the detection of smaller commodities.

[0004] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a goods delivery device and a vending machine to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, in the first aspect, the utility model provides a goods delivery device, which includes a hopper installed in the vending machine cabinet. The hopper is communicated with the pick-up opening of the vending machine. One side of the hopper is provided with a goods delivery channel. The other side of the hopper is recessed inward to form an installation cavity, and the installation cavity is communicated with the goods delivery channel. An optoelectronic detection mechanism is arranged in the installation cavity, and the included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism and the goods delivery channel is 15 - 70°.

[0007] In a further technical solution, the included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism and the goods delivery channel is 60°.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the goods delivery channel is inclined.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the included angle between the goods delivery channel and the ground is 30 - 70°.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the included angle between the goods delivery channel and the ground is 40°.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the goods delivery channel includes a slide plate and two side plates, and the two side plates are respectively connected to both sides of the slide plate.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the width of the skateboard and the two side plates gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0013] In a further technical solution, it includes a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is installed in the installation cavity. A heat insulation door is arranged between the installation cavity and the delivery channel, and the output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the heat insulation door.

[0014] In a further technical solution, an installation seat and an installation bracket are arranged in the installation cavity. The driving mechanism is rotatably installed on the installation seat, and the heat insulation door is pivotally connected to the installation bracket.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present utility model further provides a vending machine, which includes a pick-up port and a delivery device, and the pick-up port is communicated with the installation cavity of the delivery device.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0017] For the delivery device of the present utility model, by tilting the angle of the inclined photoelectric detection mechanism, the photoelectric detection mechanism can detect smaller commodities, reduce errors, and the inclined photoelectric detection mechanism has less requirements for the installation space, high space utilization rate and strong versatility.

[0018] The vending machine of the present utility model includes all the technical features and technical effects of the delivery device, so they will not be elaborated here. 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 thus should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the delivery device of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the bottom view after opening the heat insulation door in

[0022] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of

[0023] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 a cross-sectional view after opening the heat insulation door in

[0024] MAIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENTS:

[0025] 1. Hopper;

[0026] 2. Shipping channel; 21. Slide plate; 22. Side plate;

[0027] 3. Installation cavity; 31. Mounting base; 32. Mounting bracket;

[0028] 4. Photoelectric detection mechanism;

[0029] 5. Driving mechanism;

[0030] 6. Heat insulation door. Detailed implementation manner

[0031] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference 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 terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width variation", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship 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 therefore 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" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified 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 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 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. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0036] Embodiment 1

[0037] See Figures 1-4 As shown, the shipping device includes a hopper 1 installed inside the vending machine cabinet. The hopper 1 is communicated with the pick-up opening of the vending machine. A shipping channel 2 is installed on one side of the hopper 1. An installation cavity 3 is recessed inward on the other side of the hopper 1. The installation cavity 3 is communicated with the shipping channel 2. An optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 is arranged in the installation cavity 3. The included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 and the shipping channel 2 is 15 - 70°. By tilting the angle of the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4, the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 can detect smaller commodities, reduce errors, and moreover, the obliquely arranged optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 has less requirements for the installation space, high space utilization rate, and strong versatility.

[0038] In a further specific embodiment, the included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 and the shipping channel 2 is 60°. Through this setting, the accuracy of the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 can be further enhanced, and at the same time, the requirements for the installation space can be reduced. In other specific embodiments, the included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism 4 and the shipping channel 2 can also be 15° or 70°.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the shipping channel 2 is inclined. The included angle between the shipping channel 2 and the ground is 30 - 70°. As a preferred implementation manner, the included angle between the shipping channel 2 and the ground in this embodiment is 40°. In the prior art, a lifting mechanism is usually used to pick up commodities and then send them to the pick-up opening. Through this setting, when the commodity falls onto the shipping channel 2, it gradually slides down from the shipping channel 2 to the pick-up opening of the vending machine by its own weight, with a simple structure and reduced production cost.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the delivery channel 2 includes a slide plate 21 and two side plates 22, and the two side plates 22 are respectively connected to both sides of the slide plate 21. The widths of the slide plate 21 and the two side plates 22 gradually decrease from top to bottom. Through this setting, the whole delivery channel 2 has a shape that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. As long as the commodity falls into the delivery channel 2, it will gradually slide to the bottom of the delivery channel 2. At the same time, the delivery channel 2 will play a buffering role for the commodity, avoiding too high a dropping distance and dropping angle, and preventing the commodity from being damaged.

[0041] In a further specific embodiment, a driving mechanism 5 is included. The driving mechanism 5 is installed in the installation cavity 3. A heat insulation door 6 is provided between the installation cavity 3 and the delivery channel 2. The output end of the driving mechanism 5 is connected to the heat insulation door 6. An installation seat 31 and an installation bracket 32 are provided in the installation cavity 3. The driving mechanism 5 is rotatably installed on the installation seat 31, and the heat insulation door 6 is pivotally connected to the installation bracket 32. The driving mechanism 5 drives the heat insulation door 6 to open and close. After the user purchases a commodity, the driving mechanism 5 drives the heat insulation door 6 to open. After the commodity drops into the delivery channel 2 and slides down to the pick-up opening of the vending machine, when passing through the installation cavity 3, after the photoelectric detection mechanism 4 in the installation cavity 3 senses that a commodity has passed by, it transmits a signal to the driving mechanism 5, and the driving mechanism 5 controls the heat insulation door 6 to close. It should be noted that heat insulation materials are provided on the heat insulation door 6 to isolate the outdoor temperature and reduce the influence of the outdoor temperature on the indoor temperature of the vending machine.

[0042] Embodiment 2

[0043] A vending machine includes a pick-up opening and a delivery device, and the pick-up opening is communicated with the installation cavity 3 of the delivery device. This embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of Embodiment 1, so they will not be repeated here.

[0044] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean 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 descriptions 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. 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.

[0045] 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 be within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. For example: different combinations of the specific embodiments, different combinations of the distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. The shipping device includes a hopper (1) installed inside the vending machine cabinet, and the hopper (1) is communicated with the pick-up opening of the vending machine. It is characterized in that: On one side of the hopper (1), a shipping channel (2) is installed. On the other side of the hopper (1), an installation cavity (3) is recessed inward. The installation cavity (3) is communicated with the shipping channel (2). An optoelectronic detection mechanism (4) is arranged in the installation cavity (3), and the included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism (4) and the shipping channel (2) is 15 - 70°.

2. The shipping device according to claim 1, wherein: The included angle between the optoelectronic detection mechanism (4) and the shipping channel (2) is 60°.

3. The shipping device according to claim 1, wherein: The shipping channel (2) is inclined.

4. The shipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The included angle between the shipping channel (2) and the ground is 30 - 70°.

5. The shipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The included angle between the shipping channel (2) and the ground is 40°.

6. The shipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shipping channel (2) includes a slide plate (21) and two side plates (22), and the two side plates (22) are respectively connected to both sides of the slide plate (21).

7. The shipping device according to claim 6, wherein: The widths of the slide plate (21) and the two side plates (22) gradually decrease from top to bottom.

8. The shipping device according to claim 1, wherein: It includes a driving mechanism (5). The driving mechanism (5) is installed in the installation cavity (3). A heat insulation door (6) is arranged between the installation cavity (3) and the shipping channel (2), and the output end of the driving mechanism (5) is connected to the heat insulation door (6).

9. The shipping device according to claim 8, wherein: An installation seat (31) and an installation bracket (32) are arranged in the installation cavity (3). The driving mechanism (5) is rotatably installed on the installation seat (31), and the heat insulation door (6) is pivotally connected to the installation bracket (32).

10. Vending machine, characterized in that: It includes a pick-up opening and the shipping device according to any one of claims 1 - 9, and the pick-up opening is communicated with the installation cavity (3) of the shipping device.

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