Vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending, in particular to an automatic vending machine. The vending machine comprises a cabinet body, a cabinet door, an electric appliance assembly and a protective cover, the cabinet body is provided with an opening, the cabinet door is movably connected with the cabinet body and used for opening or closing the opening, the electric appliance assembly is installed on the cabinet door, the protective cover is located on the inner side of the cabinet door, the protective cover is rotatably connected with the cabinet door, and the protective cover can rotate relative to the cabinet door. The protective cover is provided with a closing position and an opening position, and when the protective cover is located at the closing position, the protective cover covers the electric appliance assembly; when the protective cover is located at the open position, the electric appliance assembly is exposed. According to the vending machine provided by the utility model, by arranging the protective cover, when the vending machine is normally used, the protective cover is located at the closing position to cover the electric appliance assembly so as to prevent the electric appliance assembly from being affected with damp, and when the electric appliance assembly needs to be maintained, the protective cover is located at the opening position, so that the electric appliance assembly can be exposed, and the electric appliance assembly is convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending, in particular to an automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines allow users to purchase goods by themselves, including snacks, beverages, packaged vegetables, and the like. To ensure the quality of goods and meet the diverse needs of customers, the vending machines provided by related technologies feature a refrigeration or heating mechanism in the storage compartment used to store goods, ensuring the temperature inside the compartment remains set. To facilitate maintenance and user operation, electrical components such as the control panel for shipping and the display screen for human-computer interaction are typically located on the cabinet door. When the vending machine is operating, the environment inside the cabinet remains either low or high temperatures for extended periods of time, causing the electrical components to rust due to moisture, leading to faults such as short circuits and even malfunctioning of the vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine, which can prevent electrical components from being affected by moisture and is convenient for repairing the electrical components.

[0004] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A vending machine comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door, wherein the cabinet body is provided with an opening, and the cabinet door is movably connected to the cabinet body for opening or closing the opening; the vending machine further comprises an electrical component and a protective cover, wherein the electrical component is mounted on the cabinet door; the protective cover is located on the inner side of the cabinet door, and is rotatably connected to the cabinet door. The protective cover can rotate relative to the cabinet door and has a closed position and an open position. When the protective cover is in the closed position, the protective cover covers the electrical component; when the protective cover is in the open position, the electrical component is exposed.

[0006] As an optional solution, the protective cover includes a cover body and a first thermal insulation cotton embedded in the cover body. One side of the cover body is pivotally connected to the cabinet door. When the protective cover is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton covers the electrical component.

[0007] As an optional solution, the cabinet door includes a door panel, a second thermal insulation cotton and a cover plate that are stacked in sequence, and the second thermal insulation cotton is provided with a receiving groove; the electrical component is fixedly connected to the door panel and is located in the receiving groove; the cover plate is provided with a avoidance opening corresponding to the receiving groove; one side of the cover body is pivotally connected to the cover plate, and when the protective cover is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton closes the receiving groove.

[0008] As an optional solution, the avoidance opening is larger than the opening of the accommodating groove. When the protective cover is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton passes through the avoidance opening and fits with the second thermal insulation cotton; or, when the protective cover is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton passes through the avoidance opening and is embedded in the accommodating groove.

[0009] As an optional solution, the electrical component includes a display screen, the door panel is provided with a penetration opening, the front of the display screen is exposed from the outside of the cabinet door through the penetration opening, and the back of the display screen is opposite to the first thermal insulation cotton.

[0010] As an optional solution, the door panel is provided with a first vent and a second vent, the first vent and the second vent are respectively located on both sides of the display screen and are both connected to the receiving groove; the electrical component also includes a fan, which is opposite to the first vent.

[0011] As an optional solution, the electrical component further includes a control board, and the control board is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0012] As an optional solution, the cabinet door is provided with a pickup port, which passes through the door panel, the second thermal insulation cotton and the cover plate; the vending machine also includes a gate assembly, which includes a frame and a gate, the frame is fixedly connected to the cover plate, the gate is slidably connected to the frame, the gate can slide relative to the frame, and the gate has a first position that closes the pickup port and a second position that opens the pickup port.

[0013] As an optional solution, the vending machine further includes a locking member, which is provided on one of the cabinet door and the protective cover. When the protective cover is in the closed position, the locking member cooperates with the other of the cabinet door and the protective cover and locks the position of the protective cover.

[0014] As an optional solution, the locking member includes a locking screw, which is provided on the protective cover. When the protective cover is located in the closed position, the locking screw is threadedly connected to the cabinet door and locks the position of the protective cover.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] The present invention provides a vending machine, which includes a cabinet, a cabinet door, an electrical component and a protective cover, wherein the cabinet is provided with an opening, the cabinet door is movably connected to the cabinet for opening or closing the opening, the electrical component is mounted on the cabinet door, the protective cover is located on the inner side of the cabinet door, the protective cover is rotatably connected to the cabinet door, the protective cover can rotate relative to the cabinet door and has a closed position and an open position, when the protective cover is in the closed position, the protective cover covers the electrical component; when the protective cover is in the open position, the electrical component is exposed. The vending machine provided by the present invention is provided with a protective cover, when the vending machine is used normally, the protective cover is in the closed position, the protective cover covers the electrical component to prevent the electrical component from getting damp, and ensures the normal operation of the vending machine, when the electrical component needs to be maintained, the protective cover is opened to expose the electrical component, and it is convenient to repair the electrical component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the utility model when the protective cover is in the closed position;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the utility model when the protective cover is in the open position;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural sectional view of the automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a partial structural exploded view of the automatic vending machine provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1-cabinet body; 2-cabinet door; 21-door panel; 211-through opening; 212-second vent; 213-first vent; 22-second thermal insulation cotton; 221-accommodation slot; 23-cover plate; 231-avoidance opening; 24-glass; 25-cargo pickup port; 26-door edge; 3-electrical components; 31-display screen; 32-fan; 33-control panel; 34-camera; 35-speaker; 36-reading module; 4-protective cover; 41-cover body; 42-first thermal insulation cotton; 421-avoidance slot; 43-hinge; 5-gate assembly; 51-frame; 52-gate; 6-locking piece; 61-locking screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted and the technical effects achieved more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention are further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0027] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used to refer to positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment provides a vending machine, which includes a cabinet 1, a cabinet door 2, an electrical component 3 and a protective cover 4, wherein the cabinet 1 is provided with an opening (not shown in the figure), and the cabinet door 2 is movably connected to the cabinet 1 for opening or closing the opening; the electrical component 3 is installed on the cabinet door 2, and the protective cover 4 is located on the inner side of the cabinet door 2. The protective cover 4 is rotatably connected to the cabinet door 2, and the protective cover 4 can rotate relative to the cabinet door 2 and has a closed position and an open position. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the protective cover 4 covers the electrical component 3; when the protective cover 4 is in the open position, the electrical component 3 is exposed. The vending machine provided in this embodiment, by providing the protective cover 4, when the vending machine is used normally, the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, and the protective cover 4 covers the electrical component 3 to prevent the electrical component 3 from getting wet, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the vending machine. When the electrical component 3 needs to be maintained, the protective cover 4 is opened to expose the electrical component 3, making it convenient to repair the electrical component 3.

[0029] Optionally, in this embodiment, one side of the cabinet door 2 is pivotally connected to the cabinet body 1, and the cabinet door 2 rotates relative to the cabinet body 1 to open or close the cabinet door 2. In other embodiments, the cabinet door 2 may also be slidably connected to the cabinet body 1, and the cabinet door 2 slides relative to the cabinet body 1 to open or close the cabinet door 2.

[0030] In this embodiment, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the protective cover 4 includes a cover body 41 and a first thermal insulation cotton 42 embedded in the cover body 41. One side of the cover body 41 is pivotally connected to the cabinet door 2. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton 42 covers the electrical component 3. By covering the electrical component 3 with the first thermal insulation cotton 42, it is possible to prevent cold air or hot air from contacting the electrical component 3 when the vending machine is cooling or heating, so as to prevent the electrical component 3 from getting damp and rusting, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the electrical component 3. Optionally, in this embodiment, the cover body 41 is pivotally connected to the cabinet door 2 by a hinge 43. Optionally, in this embodiment, the cover body 41 is a box-shaped structure with one side open, and the first thermal insulation cotton 42 is embedded in the cover body 41.

[0031] In this embodiment, if Figures 3 to 5As shown, the cabinet door 2 includes a door panel 21, a second thermal insulation cotton 22, and a cover plate 23, which are stacked in sequence. The second thermal insulation cotton 22 is provided with a receiving groove 221. The electrical component 3 is fixedly connected to the door panel 21 and is located in the receiving groove 221. The cover plate 23 is provided with a avoidance opening 231 corresponding to the receiving groove 221. One side of the cover body 41 is pivotally connected to the cover plate 23. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton 42 closes the receiving groove 221. By arranging the electrical component 3 in the receiving groove 221 formed by the second thermal insulation cotton 22 and at the same time closing the receiving groove 221 by the first thermal insulation cotton 42, the electrical component 3 is surrounded by the first thermal insulation cotton 42 and the second thermal insulation cotton 22, which effectively avoids the problem of the electrical component 3 being affected by moisture. In addition, the second thermal insulation cotton 22 stacked with the door panel 21 can prevent the interior of the cabinet 1 from exchanging heat with the outside through the door panel 21, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vending machine.

[0032] Optionally, in this embodiment, if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the cabinet door 2 also includes a glass 24. The cabinet door 2 is provided with an installation groove that passes through the door panel 21, the second thermal insulation cotton 22 and the cover plate 23, and the glass 24 is installed in the installation groove. By arranging the glass 24 on the cabinet door 2, it is convenient to observe the goods in the cabinet body 1. Optionally, in this embodiment, the glass 24 can be a hollow glass. Hollow glass has good thermal insulation properties, thereby improving the thermal insulation effect of the cabinet door 2. Optionally, the cabinet door 2 also includes four door edges 26. The four door edges 26 are respectively connected to the four edges of the door panel 21 at an angle, and together with the door panel 21 form a storage space for accommodating the second thermal insulation cotton 22.

[0033] Optionally, in this embodiment, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first thermal insulation cotton 42 is provided with an escape groove 421, which is used to avoid the electrical component 3 installed in the receiving groove 221. Optionally, in this embodiment, the electrical component 3 includes a camera 34, which is installed in the receiving groove 221 and partially extends into the escape groove 421 of the first thermal insulation cotton 42.

[0034] Optionally, in this embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the avoidance opening 231 is larger than the opening of the receiving groove 221. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton 42 passes through the avoidance opening 231 and fits with the second thermal insulation cotton 22. The above arrangement ensures the sealing effect of the first thermal insulation cotton 42 on the receiving groove 221. It should be noted that the size of the avoidance opening 231 is larger than the size of the first thermal insulation cotton 42 to ensure that the first thermal insulation cotton 42 passes through the avoidance opening 231. In other embodiments, when the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton 42 can also be inserted into the receiving groove 221 through the avoidance opening 231, thereby ensuring the sealing effect of the first thermal insulation cotton 42 on the receiving groove 221.

[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the electrical component 3 also includes a display screen 31, which is mounted in the receiving groove 221. The door panel 21 is provided with a penetration opening 211. The front of the display screen 31 is exposed from the outside of the cabinet door 2 through the penetration opening 211, and the back of the display screen 31 is opposite the first thermal insulation cotton 42. The above arrangement ensures that the front of the display screen 31 is exposed, making it easy to observe or operate the display screen 31. Optionally, the electrical component 3 also includes a reader module 36, which is mounted in the receiving groove 221 and located below the display screen 31. The reader module 36 is an ID card reader module or a fingerprint reader module.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the door panel 21 is provided with a first vent 213 and a second vent 212, which are respectively located on either side of the display screen 31 and are both in communication with the receiving slot 221. The electrical component 3 further includes a fan 32, which is located within the receiving slot 221 and faces the first vent 213. This arrangement allows the fan 32 to draw air from the receiving slot 221 during ventilation, allowing the air to enter the receiving slot 221 through the second vent 212 and then be output through the first vent 213. This creates air flowing through the display screen 31 within the receiving slot 221, ventilating and cooling the display screen 31 and ensuring its normal operation.

[0037] Optionally, in this embodiment, if Figures 3 to 5As shown, the electrical component 3 also includes a control panel 33, which is electrically connected to the display screen 31 and is located within the receiving slot 221. The control panel 33 controls the display content of the display screen 31. Optionally, the display screen 31 is a touch screen, and the control panel 33 also receives signals input by the touch screen. Optionally, the control panel 33 is opposite the second vent 212, and the fan 32 performs a ventilation operation so that air enters the receiving slot 221 through the second vent 212 and is then output through the first vent 213. The air can also flow through the control panel 33 to cool the control panel 33. Optionally, the electrical component 3 also includes a speaker 35, which is located within the receiving slot 221. It should be noted that the camera 34, the fan 32, the reader module 36, and the speaker 35 are all electrically connected to the control panel 33.

[0038] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cabinet door 2 is provided with a take-out opening 25, which passes through the door panel 21, the second thermal insulation cotton 22 and the cover plate 23. The vending machine further includes a gate assembly 5, which includes a frame 51 and a gate 52. The frame 51 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 23, and the gate 52 is slidably connected to the frame 51. The gate 52 can slide relative to the frame 51, and the gate 52 has a first position for closing the take-out opening 25 and a second position for opening the take-out opening 25. When it is necessary to take or place goods in the cabinet 1 through the take-out opening 25, the gate 52 is slid relative to the frame 51 to the second position for opening the take-out opening 25. When the operation of taking or placing goods is completed, the gate 52 is slid relative to the frame 51 to the first position for closing the take-out opening 25, thereby avoiding heat exchange between the interior of the cabinet 1 and the outside world and reducing the energy consumption of the vending machine.

[0039] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the vending machine also includes a locking member 6, which is provided on one of the cabinet door 2 and the protective cover 4. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the locking member 6 cooperates with the other of the cabinet door 2 and the protective cover 4 and locks the position of the protective cover 4, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the protective cover 4 when it is covered on the electrical component 3.

[0040] Optionally, in the present embodiment, the locking member 6 includes a locking screw 61, which is provided on the protective cover 4. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the locking screw 61 is threadedly connected to the cabinet door 2 and locks the position of the protective cover 4. By designing the locking member 6 in the form of a locking screw 61, the structure is simple and easy to operate. Optionally, in the present embodiment, the locking member 6 includes two locking screws 61, which are provided on the protective cover 4 at intervals in the upper and lower directions, further ensuring the stability and reliability of locking the protective cover 4. It should be noted that the locking screw 61 can also be used as a handle. Loosening the two locking screws 61 and holding the locking screws 61 facilitates opening the protective cover 4. In other embodiments, the locking screw 61 can also be provided on the cabinet door 2. When the protective cover 4 is in the closed position, the locking screw 61 is threadedly connected to the protective cover 4.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: It comprises a cabinet body (1) and a cabinet door (2), wherein the cabinet body (1) is provided with an opening, and the cabinet door (2) is movably connected to the cabinet body (1) and is used to open or close the opening; The vending machine further comprises an electrical component (3) and a protective cover (4), wherein the electrical component (3) is mounted on the cabinet door (2); the protective cover (4) is located on the inner side of the cabinet door (2), and the protective cover (4) is rotatably connected to the cabinet door (2); the protective cover (4) can rotate relative to the cabinet door (2) and has a closed position and an open position; when the protective cover (4) is located in the closed position, the protective cover (4) covers the electrical component (3); when the protective cover (4) is located in the open position, the electrical component (3) is exposed; The protective cover (4) comprises a cover body (41) and a first thermal insulation cotton (42) embedded in the cover body (41); one side of the cover body (41) is pivotally connected to the cabinet door (2); when the protective cover (4) is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton (42) covers the electrical component (3).

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: The cabinet door (2) comprises a door panel (21), a second thermal insulation cotton (22) and a cover plate (23) which are stacked in sequence, and the second thermal insulation cotton (22) is provided with a receiving groove (221); the electrical component (3) is fixedly connected to the door panel (21) and is located in the receiving groove (221); the cover plate (23) is provided with a avoidance opening (231) corresponding to the receiving groove (221); one side of the cover body (41) is pivotally connected to the cover plate (23), and when the protective cover (4) is in the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton (42) closes the receiving groove (221).

3. The vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The avoidance opening (231) is larger than the opening of the accommodating groove (221), and when the protective cover (4) is located at the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton (42) passes through the avoidance opening (231) and fits with the second thermal insulation cotton (22); Alternatively, when the protective cover (4) is located at the closed position, the first thermal insulation cotton (42) passes through the avoidance opening (231) and is embedded in the accommodating groove (221).

4. The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein: The electrical component (3) includes a display screen (31), the door panel (21) is provided with a through-hole (211), the front of the display screen (31) is exposed from the outside of the cabinet door (2) through the through-hole (211), and the back of the display screen (31) is opposite to the first thermal insulation cotton (42).

5. The automatic vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The door panel (21) is provided with a first vent (213) and a second vent (212), the first vent (213) and the second vent (212) being located on both sides of the display screen (31) and both being in communication with the receiving groove (221); the electrical component (3) further comprises a fan (32), the fan (32) being opposite to the first vent (213).

6. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electrical component (3) further includes a control panel (33), and the control panel (33) is electrically connected to the display screen (31).

7. The automatic vending machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The cabinet door (2) is provided with a take-out opening (25), and the take-out opening (25) passes through the door panel (21), the second thermal insulation cotton (22) and the cover plate (23); The vending machine further comprises a gate assembly (5), the gate assembly (5) comprising a frame (51) and a gate (52), the frame (51) being fixedly connected to the cover plate (23), the gate (52) being slidably connected to the frame (51), the gate (52) being able to slide relative to the frame (51), and the gate (52) having a first position for closing the take-out port (25) and a second position for opening the take-out port (25).

8. The automatic vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The vending machine further comprises a locking member (6), wherein the locking member (6) is provided on one of the cabinet door (2) and the protective cover (4); when the protective cover (4) is located in the closed position, the locking member (6) cooperates with the other of the cabinet door (2) and the protective cover (4) and locks the position of the protective cover (4).

9. The automatic vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking member (6) comprises a locking screw (61), and the locking screw (61) is provided on the protective cover (4). When the protective cover (4) is located in the closed position, the locking screw (61) is threadedly connected to the cabinet door (2) and locks the position of the protective cover (4).

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