Goods taking bucket and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pick-up bucket and a vending machine, which comprise a turnover bucket and a mounting seat, the turnover bucket is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat, the pick-up bucket also comprises a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat, and the output end of the driving mechanism is connected with the turnover bucket and is used for driving the turnover bucket to rotate. When goods are delivered, the goods are directly moved to a goods outlet accessory, the driving mechanism drives the overturning bucket to rotate, so that the goods in the overturning bucket are conveyed to the goods outlet, goods delivery can be completed, the requirement for the precision of a sensor is reduced, the production cost is reduced, the goods delivery speed is high, the number of steps is small, and the structure is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a goods receiving hopper 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] Existing beverage machines usually use a goods receiving hopper to hold goods. As shown in the Chinese utility model patent with the application number: CN201820973589.7, a first buckle part is arranged at the goods receiving hopper, and a second buckle part is arranged at the goods outlet. When delivering goods, the hopper moves to the goods outlet, the first buckle part is clamped with the second buckle part, the hopper rotates relative to the main body, and the goods fall from the bottom of the hopper to the goods outlet to complete the delivery of goods.

[0004] Although this way of delivering goods has a relatively simple structure, it still has the following defects:

[0005] First, when delivering goods, the goods receiving hopper must be close to the goods outlet so that the first buckle part can be better clamped with the second buckle part. Therefore, the accuracy requirement for the sensor is relatively high. By improving the accuracy of the sensor, the first buckle of the goods receiving hopper can be smoothly clamped with the second buckle part every time, which increases the production cost;

[0006] Second, when delivering goods, the goods receiving hopper needs to first move above the goods outlet so that the first buckle is above the second buckle, and then the goods receiving hopper moves downward so that the first buckle contacts the second buckle. Driven by the first buckle and the second buckle, the hopper rotates relative to the main body to complete the delivery of goods. Then the goods receiving hopper moves upward to separate the first buckle from the second buckle and then moves away from the goods outlet. This way of receiving goods has more steps and a slow delivery speed, especially when a customer buys multiple bottles of beverages at one time, the waiting time is relatively long.

[0007] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a goods receiving hopper and a vending machine to solve the problems proposed in the background art.

[0009] To achieve the above purpose, in the first aspect, the utility model provides a goods receiving hopper, which includes a flipping hopper and a mounting seat. The flipping hopper is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat, and further includes a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat, and the output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the flipping hopper for driving the flipping hopper to rotate.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a driving member and a transmission assembly. The driving member is installed on the mounting base. The first end of the transmission assembly is connected to the output end of the driving member, and the second end of the transmission assembly is connected to the tipping bucket.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the mounting base includes a mounting substrate and a base. The lower end of the mounting substrate is connected to the base, and the tipping bucket is rotatably installed at the upper end of the mounting substrate.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the base is provided with a mounting cavity. The driving member is installed in the mounting cavity, and the output end of the driving member extends out of the mounting cavity and is connected to the transmission assembly.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the transmission assembly includes a connecting rod, a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The first fixing member passes through the first end of the connecting rod and is connected to the output end of the driving member. The second fixing member is installed on the tipping bucket, and the second end of the connecting rod is connected to the second fixing member.

[0014] In a further technical solution, a limiting groove is formed at the second end of the connecting rod. The second fixing member passes through the limiting groove and is connected to the tipping bucket.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the limiting groove is strip-shaped, and the second fixing member is arranged at the bottom of the limiting groove. When the driving member drives the tipping bucket to rotate, the second fixing member gradually slides from the bottom of the limiting groove to the top of the limiting groove.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the connecting rod includes a rotating portion and a connecting portion. The first fixing member is installed on the rotating portion, the limiting groove is formed in the connecting portion, and the angle between the rotating portion and the connecting portion is 105-175°.

[0017] In a further technical solution, the driving member is selected as a motor.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present utility model further provides a vending machine, including a picking hopper.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0020] For the picking hopper of the present utility model, during the delivery of goods, it directly moves to the vicinity of the delivery port. The driving mechanism drives the tipping bucket to rotate, so as to send the goods located in the tipping bucket to the delivery port, and then the delivery of goods can be completed. This reduces the requirement for the accuracy of the sensor, lowers the production cost, has a fast delivery speed, fewer steps, and a simple structure.

[0021] The vending machine of the present utility model includes all the technical features and technical effects of the goods retrieval hopper, and thus will not be elaborated herein. Description of the Drawings

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the accompanying drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain 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.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the goods retrieval hopper of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 is Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram after the tipping hopper is tipped in

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram from another angle in

[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 3 The schematic structural diagram after the tipping hopper is tipped in

[0027] Figure 5 is Figure 2 The exploded schematic diagram in

[0028] Main element symbol description:

[0029] 1. Tipping hopper;

[0030] 2. Mounting base; 21. Mounting substrate; 22. Base; 221. Mounting cavity;

[0031] 3. Driving mechanism; 31. Driving member; 32. Transmission assembly; 321. Connecting rod; 3211. Limiting groove; 3212. Rotating part; 3213. Connecting part; 322. First fixing member; 323. Second fixing member. Detailed Embodiment

[0032] 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 denote the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. 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 limiting the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is 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.

[0034] 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, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside 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.

[0036] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can 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 can 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", "beneath" and "under" the second feature can 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.

[0037] Embodiment 1

[0038] See Figures 1-5 As shown, the goods pickup hopper includes a tipping bucket 1 and a mounting base 2. The tipping bucket 1 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 2, and further includes a driving mechanism 3. The driving mechanism 3 is mounted on the mounting base 2, and the output end of the driving mechanism 3 is connected to the tipping bucket 1 for driving the tipping bucket 1 to rotate.

[0039] During shipping, it is directly moved to the vicinity of the shipping outlet. The driving mechanism 3 drives the tipping bucket 1 to rotate, so as to send the goods located in the tipping bucket 1 to the shipping outlet, and the shipping can be completed. This reduces the requirement for the accuracy of the sensor, lowers the production cost, has a fast shipping speed, fewer steps, and a simple structure.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a driving member 31 and a transmission assembly 32. The driving member 31 is installed on the mounting base 2. The first end of the transmission assembly 32 is connected to the output end of the driving member 31, and the second end of the transmission assembly 32 is connected to the tipping bucket 1. It should be noted that the driving member 31 in this embodiment is selected as a motor.

[0041] By arranging the driving member 31 to drive the transmission assembly 32 to rotate, and the transmission assembly 32 drives the tipping bucket 1 to rotate, thus completing the flipping of the tipping bucket 1. The structure is simple and the practicability is strong.

[0042] In a further specific embodiment, the mounting base 2 includes a mounting substrate 21 and a base 22. The lower end of the mounting substrate 21 is connected to the base 22, and the tipping bucket 1 is rotatably installed on the upper end of the mounting substrate 21. It should be noted that a rotating assembly is provided between the tipping bucket 1 and the mounting substrate 21. The rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft and a fixing member provided at the top of the mounting substrate 21. The rotating shaft is installed on the fixing member, and a mounting hole is opened at the top of the tipping bucket 1, and the rotating shaft passes through the mounting hole. When the tipping bucket 1 is flipped, the tipping bucket 1 rotates around the rotating shaft.

[0043] In a further specific embodiment, the base 22 is provided with a mounting cavity 221. The driving member 31 is installed in the mounting cavity 221, and the output end of the driving member 31 extends out of the mounting cavity 221 and is connected to the transmission assembly 32. By arranging the mounting cavity 221, the driving member 31 is hidden, making the overall appearance beautiful and the structure simple.

[0044] In a further specific embodiment, the transmission assembly 32 includes a connecting rod 321, a first fixing member 322 and a second fixing member 323. The first fixing member 322 passes through the first end of the connecting rod 321 and is connected to the output end of the driving member 31. The second fixing member 323 is installed on the tipping bucket 1, and the second end of the connecting rod 321 is connected to the second fixing member 323. By arranging the connecting rod 321, the force output by the motor is transmitted to the tipping bucket 1, so that the tipping bucket 1 is forced to flip. The structure is simple and the practicability is strong.

[0045] In a further specific embodiment, a limiting groove 3211 is formed at the second end of the connecting rod 321, and the second fixing member 323 passes through the limiting groove 3211 and is connected to the tipping bucket 1. The limiting groove 3211 is strip-shaped, and the second fixing member 323 is arranged at the bottom of the limiting groove 3211. When the driving member 31 drives the tipping bucket 1 to rotate, the second fixing member 323 gradually slides from the bottom of the limiting groove 3211 to the top of the limiting groove 3211. The arrangement of the limiting groove 3211 enables the tipping bucket 1 to slide within the limiting groove 3211 during tipping. In other specific embodiments, the limiting groove 3211 may not be provided. During tipping, the second fixing member 323 is directly pushed by the connecting rod 321 to move. When the tipping is completed, the connecting rod 321 returns to the origin, and the second fixing member 323 returns to the origin by its own gravity.

[0046] In a further specific embodiment, the connecting rod 321 includes a rotating portion 3212 and a connecting portion 3213. The first fixing member 322 is installed on the rotating portion 3212, the limiting groove 3211 is formed in the connecting portion 3213, and the angle between the rotating portion 3212 and the connecting portion �13 is 105 - 175°. As a preferred embodiment, the included angle between the rotating portion 3212 and the connecting portion 3213 in this embodiment is 165°. Through the angled arrangement, the limiting groove 3211 can also form a certain angle relative to the rotating portion 3212. Therefore, the second fixing member 323 can slide within the limiting groove 3211, reducing the force required for the second fixing member 323 to slide.

[0047] Embodiment 2

[0048] A vending machine includes a pick-up hopper. This embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of Embodiment 1, and thus will not be elaborated herein.

[0049] 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 representations 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.

[0050] Although the embodiments of the present invention 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 invention. 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 invention, they should all be within the scope of protection required by the present invention. For example: different combinations of each specific embodiment, different combinations of each distinguishing technical feature.

Claims

1. The goods pick-up hopper, comprising a tipping hopper (1) and a mounting base (2), wherein the tipping hopper (1) is rotatably mounted on the mounting base (2), and is characterized in that: It further includes a driving mechanism (3), the driving mechanism (3) is installed on the mounting base (2), and the output end of the driving mechanism (3) is connected to the tipping bucket (1) for driving the tipping bucket (1) to rotate.

2. The goods pick-up hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) includes a driving member (31) and a transmission assembly (32). The driving member (31) is installed on the mounting base (2). The first end of the transmission assembly (32) is connected to the output end of the driving member (31), and the second end of the transmission assembly (32) is connected to the tipping bucket (1).

3. The pick-up hopper according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting base (2) includes a mounting substrate (21) and a base (22). The lower end of the mounting substrate (21) is connected to the base (22), and the tipping bucket (1) is rotatably installed at the upper end of the mounting substrate (21).

4. The pick-up hopper according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (22) is provided with a mounting cavity (221). The driving member (31) is installed in the mounting cavity (221), and the output end of the driving member (31) extends out of the mounting cavity (221) and is connected to the transmission assembly (32).

5. The pick-up hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (32) includes a connecting rod (321), a first fixing member (322), and a second fixing member (323). The first fixing member (322) passes through the first end of the connecting rod (321) and is connected to the output end of the driving member (31). The second fixing member (323) is installed on the tipping bucket (1), and the second end of the connecting rod (321) is connected to the second fixing member (323).

6. The pick-up hopper according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting groove (3211) is formed at the second end of the connecting rod (321). The second fixing member (323) passes through the limiting groove (3211) and is connected to the tipping bucket (1).

7. The pick-up hopper according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting groove (3211) is in a long strip shape. The second fixing member (323) is arranged at the bottom of the limiting groove (3211). When the driving member (31) drives the tipping bucket (1) to rotate, the second fixing member (323) gradually slides from the bottom of the limiting groove (3211) to the top of the limiting groove (3211).

8. The pick-up hopper according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting rod (321) includes a rotating part (3212) and a connecting part (3213). The first fixing member (322) is installed on the rotating part (3212), the limiting groove (3211) is formed in the connecting part (3213), and the angle between the rotating part (3212) and the connecting part (3213) is 105 - 175°.

9. The pick-up hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving member (31) is selected as a motor.

10. Vending machine, characterized in that: It includes the goods picking bucket according to any one of claims 1 - 9.

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