Article receiving and transferring device and tool cabinet

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending, in particular to an article receiving and transferring device and a cutter cabinet with the article receiving and transferring device, which can effectively solve the problem that products fall or are stuck and cannot be delivered, and stably and safely receive and transport the products. The article receiving and transferring device comprises a main body groove, a turning plate, a push plate and a transmission mechanism. The main body groove comprises a groove bottom surface; the turning plate forms one side face of the main body groove, and the turning plate is rotationally connected with the main body groove in the mode that the top edge of the turning plate can be turned outwards; the push plate is installed on the groove bottom face and can move in the direction parallel to the turning plate. And the transmission mechanism is connected with the turning plate and the push plate, and is configured to enable the top edge of the turning plate to be turned over outwards and enable the turning plate to be turned over to be inclined to the groove bottom surface in the stroke that the push plate gets close to and moves to a specified position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending, in particular to an article receiving and transferring device and a tool cabinet having the article receiving and transferring device. Background Art

[0002] Conventional vending machines deliver goods through aisle mechanisms, with different products placed in multiple aisles. When a user purchases a product, the specified product falls from the corresponding aisle into the pickup port below.

[0003] Unlike traditional vending machines, some existing tool cabinets utilize an XY platform for loading and unloading. The platform moves in two directions (X and Y) to access items. The platform can be moved to the aisle or storage compartment where the products are stored, picking up and transporting them to prevent damage if they fall from elevated locations.

[0004] However, in the prior art, since the XY mobile platform needs to move up and down in the tool cabinet when picking up goods, a safety gap of 6-10 mm must be left between the XY mobile platform and the cargo aisle. This gap may cause the tool to fall or get stuck in the gap, resulting in a failure to pick up the goods. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention provides an article receiving and transferring device and a tool cabinet with the above-mentioned article receiving and transferring device, which can effectively solve the problem of products falling and being damaged or stuck and unable to be shipped, and stably and safely receive and transport products.

[0006] The present invention provides an article receiving and transferring device, comprising a main trough, a flap, a push plate, and a transmission mechanism. The main trough comprises a trough bottom surface; the flap forms a side surface of the main trough, and is rotatably connected to the main trough with its top edge being able to flip outward; the push plate is mounted on the trough bottom surface and is movable in a direction parallel to the flap; the transmission mechanism is coupled to both the flap and the push plate, and is configured to cause the top edge of the flap to flip outward within a travel range when the push plate approaches and moves to a predetermined position, causing the flap to flip obliquely relative to the trough bottom surface.

[0007] According to the technical solution of the present invention, when the article receiving and transferring device receives a product, the article receiving and transferring device moves to the pickup position and a certain gap is left between the main body slot and the pickup position, with the flap on one side of the main body slot facing the pickup position; the push plate moves through the transmission mechanism to drive the top edge of the flap to flip outward, so that the top edge of the flap is close to the pickup position or abuts against the pickup position, greatly reducing or eliminating the gap between the main body slot and the pickup position, thereby preventing the product from falling or getting stuck in the gap and causing shipment failure. Moreover, the inclined flap can receive the article and reduce the sliding speed of the article to avoid damage caused by impact due to excessive falling speed. After the product falls into the main body slot, the push plate is controlled to move to drive the flap to reset, so that a certain gap is left between the main body slot and the pickup position, facilitating the article receiving and transferring device to move and transport the product.

[0008] In the technical solution of the present utility model, the transmission mechanism in the article receiving and transferring device includes a rotating shaft, a rotating pin, and a camshaft. The flap is rotatably connected to the main body slot via the rotating shaft; the rotating pin is arranged on the outside of the flap, fixedly connected to the push plate, and moves with the push plate; the camshaft is arranged at one end of the main body slot, arranged parallel to the rotating pin along the direction of its movement, and is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft, with a camshaft groove formed on its surface; when the push plate approaches and moves to a specified position within the travel range, the rotating pin engages with the camshaft groove, the rotating pin moves along the camshaft groove, driving the camshaft to rotate, and the camshaft drives the rotating shaft to rotate, causing the flap to flip and tilt to the bottom surface of the slot.

[0009] According to the technical solution of the utility model, the push plate reciprocates along the bottom of the main trough to convey products in the main trough. When the push plate approaches and moves within the specified position, it approaches one side of the main trough, so that products falling into the main trough are not blocked by the push plate. When the push plate approaches the other side of the main trough, it can push the products out of the main trough. By sequentially linking the rotating pin, camshaft, and rotating shaft, the movement of the push plate is used as the power to tilt the flap, eliminating the need for an additional power mechanism to drive the flap rotation and simplifying the overall control of the transmission mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, in the technical solution of the present invention, the transmission mechanism further includes a reset spring connected to the rotating shaft. The push plate moves to disengage the rotating pin from the camshaft groove, and the reset spring drives the rotating shaft to reset.

[0011] According to the technical solution of the present invention, when the rotating pin is engaged with the camshaft, the camshaft drives the rotating shaft to rotate, pushing the flap to flip outward; when the rotating pin is disengaged from the camshaft, the return spring drives the rotating shaft to return to its original position, and the flap loses its supporting force and completes its return.

[0012] In the technical solution of the present invention, the transmission mechanism further includes a screw and a motor. The screw is arranged in a direction parallel to the flap to drive the push plate and the rotating pin to move; the motor is connected to the screw.

[0013] According to the technical solution of the utility model, the motor drives the screw to rotate, so that the push plate and the rotating pin move along the screw, providing power for the entire article receiving and transferring device.

[0014] In the technical solution of the present invention, the article receiving and transferring device also includes a photoelectric switch, which is arranged outside the main body slot and is electrically connected to the motor. When the photoelectric switch is triggered, the motor controls the screw rod to rotate so that the rotating pin is stuck in the camshaft slot.

[0015] In the technical solution of the present invention, the article receiving and transferring device also includes an optical inspection device, which is arranged on the upper side of the main body slot and is electrically connected to the motor. When the optical inspection device is triggered, the motor controls the screw rod to rotate so that the rotating pin disengages from the camshaft slot.

[0016] According to the technical solution of the present invention, when a product falls into the main body slot from above, the optical inspection device will be triggered, thereby ensuring that the flip plate will perform a reset action only after the product falls into the main body slot.

[0017] Preferably, in the technical solution of the present invention, the article receiving and transferring device also includes a baffle and a push rod. The baffle is arranged on a side of the main groove adjacent to the flip plate and is rotatably connected to the main groove; the push rod is arranged on a side of the push plate facing the baffle and extends in a direction close to the baffle.

[0018] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the push rod extends toward the baffle. When the push plate moves toward the side of the baffle, the push rod first abuts against the baffle to push the baffle open, thereby avoiding collision between the product and the baffle.

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention further provides a tool cabinet having the above-mentioned article receiving and transferring device. When the article receiving and transferring device moves to the picking position, the flap is flipped to be inclined to the bottom surface of the groove.

[0020] According to the technical solution of the utility model, when the item receiving and transferring device in the tool cabinet moves to the pickup position and a certain gap is left between the main slot and the pickup position, the flap is tilted to the bottom surface of the slot, so that the top edge of the flap approaches or abuts the pickup position, greatly reducing or eliminating the gap between the main slot and the pickup position, thereby preventing products from falling or getting stuck in the gap and causing shipment failure. After the product falls into the main slot, the flap is reset, leaving a certain gap between the main slot and the pickup position, facilitating the movement and transportation of the product by the item receiving and transferring device.

[0021] In the technical solution of the utility model, the tool cabinet also includes a main control cabinet and auxiliary cabinets respectively arranged on both sides of the main control cabinet, and the item receiving and transferring device is arranged in the auxiliary cabinet. The item receiving and transferring device picks up the items from the designated pickup location of the auxiliary cabinet and then delivers the products to the delivery port of the main control cabinet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of an article receiving and transferring device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a transmission mechanism of an article receiving and transferring device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a tool cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Explanation of the accompanying numbers: 1-article receiving and transferring device, 2-main body groove, 20-groove bottom, 3-flip plate, 31-top edge, 32-bottom edge, 4-push plate, 41-push rod, 5-baffle, 6-transmission mechanism, 7-rotating shaft, 8-rotating pin, 9-camshaft, 91-camshaft groove, 10-screw, 11-motor, 12-reset spring, 13-photoelectric switch, 14-optical inspection equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an article receiving and transferring device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, an article receiving and transferring device 1 is provided, which is used to receive some small-sized or sharp-pointed articles dropped from a height. In particular, with the help of the technical solution provided by the present invention, it is possible to reduce or prevent small-sized or sharp-pointed articles from being damaged by impact during the falling process. The article receiving and transferring device 1 is set in an automatic vending machine device such as a tool cabinet, and can move along the guide rail to pick up and transport products. The article receiving and transferring device 1 includes a main body slot 2, a flap 3, a push plate 4, a baffle 5 and a transmission mechanism 6 (refer to Figure 2 ).

[0029] In this embodiment, the main body groove 2 is formed as a rectangular groove with an opening at the top, including a groove bottom surface 20 and four side surfaces surrounding the groove bottom surface 20. When the article receiving and transferring device 1 is transported, the product can fall onto the groove bottom surface 20 of the main body groove 2 through the flap 3.

[0030] In this embodiment, the flap 3 is formed as a side surface of the main groove 2, and is the side surface close to the pickup port when the article receiving and transferring device 1 moves to the pickup position. The flap 3 is rotatably connected to the main groove 2 in such a way that its top edge 31 can be flipped outward, wherein the top edge 31 refers to the side of the flap 3 close to the opening of the main groove 2. The outward flipping of the top edge 31 means that the side of the flap 3 close to the opening of the main groove 2 approaches the pickup position.

[0031] It is worth mentioning that in other embodiments of the present invention, the flap 3 does not have to be formed as the entire side of the main body groove 2, but can also be formed as the upper half of one side of the main body groove 2, which is not limited here.

[0032] In this embodiment, the push plate 4 is mounted on the bottom surface 20 of the groove and can move in the main groove 2 along a direction L parallel to the flap 3 to push the product out of the main groove 2. The push rod 41 is provided on the side of the push plate 4 facing the baffle 5 and extends in the direction close to the baffle 5.

[0033] The baffle 5 is located on the side of the main trough 2 adjacent to the flap 3 and is pivotally connected to the main trough 2. Its bottom edge can be tilted outward. When the push plate 4 moves toward the baffle 5, the push rod 41 extending toward the baffle 5 first contacts the baffle 5, pushing the baffle 5 outward to prevent the product 5 from colliding with the baffle 5 when being pushed out of the main trough 2.

[0034] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a transmission mechanism of an article receiving and transferring device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the transmission mechanism 6 is connected to both the flap 3 and the push plate 4. The transmission mechanism 6 is configured to cause the top edge 31 of the flap 3 to flip outward within the stroke when the push plate 4 approaches and moves to the specified position, so that the flap 3 flips to be inclined to the bottom surface 20 of the groove to reach a preset angle, wherein the preset angle can be set according to the size of the main body groove 2 and the distance between the main body groove 2 and the pickup position to satisfy the requirement of making the top edge 31 of the flap 3 approach or abut the pickup position.

[0036] In this embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism 6 includes a rotating shaft 7, a rotating pin 8, and a camshaft 9. Two sets of rotating shafts 7 are respectively fixed to two side surfaces of the main body slot 2 adjacent to the flap 3. The bottom of the flap 3 is rotatably connected to the main body slot 2 via the rotating shafts 7. When the rotating shafts 7 rotate, they can push the bottom edge 32 of the flap 3 inward, causing the top edge 31 of the flap 3 to tilt outward.

[0037] The rotating pin 8 is arranged on the outer side of the flap 3, that is, the side facing the pickup position, and is fixedly connected to the push plate 4 arranged on the inner side of the flap 3. The rotating pin 8 and the push plate 4 are jointly installed on the screw rod 10, and can move along the length direction of the screw rod 10, that is, the direction L parallel to the flap 3.

[0038] The screw rod 10 is arranged in a direction L parallel to the flap 3, and the rotating pin 8 and the push plate 4 move synchronously along the screw rod 10. The screw rod 10 is also electrically connected to the motor 11, which drives the screw rod 10 to rotate, so that the rotating pin 8 and the push plate 4 move along the length direction of the screw rod 10, providing power for the entire article receiving and transferring device 1.

[0039] The camshaft 9 forms the linkage between the rotating shaft 7 and the rotating pin 8. It is located at one end of the main body slot 2, the end away from the baffle 5. It is arranged parallel to the rotating pin 8, along the direction of rotation of the rotating pin 8, i.e., direction L. The camshaft 9 is in driving connection with the rotating shaft 7, and rotation of the camshaft 9 drives the rotating shaft 7. A camshaft slot 91 is defined on the surface of the camshaft 9. When the rotating pin 8 moves along the direction of rotation of the rotating pin 8, i.e., direction L, to the camshaft 9, it engages with the camshaft slot 91, driving the camshaft 91 in rotation.

[0040] In this embodiment, when the transmission mechanism 6 is in action, the turn pin 8 and the push plate 4 approach and move to the specified position, that is, when the push plate 4 approaches the side of the main groove 2 away from the baffle 5, the turn pin 8 is stuck in the camshaft groove 91, and the turn pin 8 moves along the camshaft groove 9 to drive the camshaft 9 to rotate, and the camshaft 9 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 7 rotates, it can push the bottom edge 32 of the flap 3 inward, so that the top edge 31 of the flap 3 tilts outward.

[0041] The push plate 4 reciprocates along the bottom surface 20 of the main trough 2 to push the product out of the main trough 2. When the push plate 4 approaches and moves within the predetermined range, it approaches the side of the main trough 2 away from the baffle 5, so that the product falling into the main trough 2 will not be blocked by the push plate 4. When the push plate 4 approaches the side of the main trough 2 close to the baffle 5, the push plate 4 pushes the baffle 5 outward to push the product out of the main trough 2. In this embodiment, the push plate 4 and the flap 3 are synchronized by the rotation pin 8, camshaft 9, and rotation shaft 7. The movement of the push plate 4 is used as the driving force for the tilting of the flap 3, eliminating the need for an additional power mechanism to drive the flap 3 to rotate, and the overall control of the transmission mechanism 6 is simple.

[0042] Preferably, in this embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism 6 further includes two return springs 12, one connected to each of the two rotating shafts 7. When the rotating pin 8 engages the camshaft 9, the camshaft 9 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate, pushing the bottom edge 32 of the flap 3 inward, causing the top edge 31 of the flap 3 to tilt outward. When the rotating pin 8 disengages from the camshaft 9, the return springs 12 drive the rotating shaft 7 back to its original position. The bottom edge 32 of the flap 3 loses its inward support, and the return springs 12 pull the flap 3 to complete its return, returning the flap 3 to a perpendicular angle to the groove bottom surface 20.

[0043] Preferably, in an embodiment of the present invention, the article receiving and transferring device 1 further comprises a photoelectric switch 13, which is disposed outside the main body slot 2 and is electrically connected to the motor 11. The photoelectric switch 13 is used to detect the position and status of the entire article receiving and transferring device 1. When the main body slot 2 is detected to have moved to the pickup position, the photoelectric switch 13 is triggered, and the motor 11 controls the screw rod 10 to rotate, causing the rotation pin 8 to engage the camshaft slot 91. The rotation of the rotation shaft 7 causes the flap 3 to tilt outward to receive the goods.

[0044] Preferably, in embodiments of the present invention, the article receiving and transferring device 1 further includes an optical inspection device 14, disposed within the upper portion of the main body slot 2 and electrically connected to the motor 11. The optical inspection device 14 can be configured as a grating or other device surrounding the opening of the main body slot 2, without limitation. When a product falls into the main body slot 2 from above, the optical inspection device 14 is triggered, and the motor 11 controls the rotation of the lead screw 10 to disengage the rotation pin 8 from the camshaft slot 91. The return spring 12 then pulls the flap 3 back into position, ensuring that the flap 3 will not reset until the product has fallen into the main body slot 2.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the article receiving and transferring device 1 receives a product, the article receiving and transferring device 1 moves to the pickup position and a certain gap is left between the main body slot 2 and the pickup position. The photoelectric switch 13 senses the current position of the article receiving and transferring device 1 and is triggered. The motor 11 drives the push plate 4 to move away from the baffle 5 through the transmission mechanism 6, and the flap 3 flips toward the side close to the pickup position, so that the top edge 31 of the flap 3 is close to the pickup position or abuts against the pickup position, greatly reducing or eliminating the gap between the main body slot 2 and the pickup position, thereby preventing the product from falling or getting stuck in the gap and causing the shipment to fail. After the optical inspection device 14 detects that the product has fallen into the main body slot 2, the motor 11 drives the push plate 4 to move toward the side close to the baffle 5 through the transmission mechanism 6, so that the rotation pin 8 disengages the camshaft slot 91 and the flap 3 is reset, so that a certain gap is left between the main body slot 2 and the pickup position, facilitating the subsequent movement and transportation of products by the article receiving and transferring device 1. When the article receiving and transferring device 1 moves to the shipping position, the motor 11 drives the push plate 4 to continue to move toward the side close to the baffle 5 through the transmission mechanism 6. The push rod 41 of the push plate 4 pushes the baffle 5 to rotate outward, thereby pushing the product out of the main slot 2, completing the picking and shipping process.

[0046] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a tool cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0047] like Figure 3As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a tool cabinet 100 is also provided, including a main control cabinet 101 and sub-cabinets 102 respectively arranged on both sides of the main control cabinet 101, the main control cabinet 101 is provided with a shipping port 1011, and each sub-cabinet 102 is provided with an article receiving and transferring device 1, and the article receiving and transferring device 1 is arranged with a baffle 5 facing the shipping port 1011 of the main control cabinet 101.

[0048] In this embodiment, the article receiving and transferring device 1 in the tool cabinet 100 is moved to the pickup position and a certain gap is left between the main body slot 2 and the pickup position, so that the flap 3 is flipped so that the top edge 31 of the flap 3 is close to the pickup position or abuts against the pickup position, greatly reducing or eliminating the gap between the main body slot 2 and the pickup position, thereby avoiding the product falling or getting stuck in the gap and causing shipment failure.

[0049] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An article receiving and transferring device, characterized in that: include: The main body tank includes a tank bottom surface; A flap is formed on one side of the main body groove, and the flap is rotatably connected to the main body groove in such a way that its top edge can be turned outward; A push plate, mounted on the bottom surface of the trough, and movable in a direction parallel to the flap; The transmission mechanism is connected to the flap and the push plate, and is configured to cause the top edge of the flap to flip outward within a stroke when the push plate approaches and moves to a specified position, so that the flap is flipped to be inclined to the bottom surface of the groove.

2. The article receiving and transferring device according to claim 1, wherein: The transmission mechanism comprises: A rotating shaft, through which the flap is rotatably connected to the main body slot; A rotation pin is provided on the outer side of the flap, is fixedly connected to the push plate, and moves with the push plate; A camshaft is provided at one end of the main body slot, is arranged parallel to the rotating pin along the moving direction of the rotating pin, and is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft, and a camshaft slot is provided on the surface of the camshaft; The push plate approaches and moves to a specified position so that the rotating pin is stuck in the camshaft groove. The rotating pin moves along the camshaft groove to drive the camshaft to rotate. The camshaft drives the rotating shaft to rotate, so that the flap is flipped to be inclined to the bottom surface of the groove.

3. The article receiving and transferring device according to claim 2, wherein: The transmission mechanism further includes a return spring connected to the rotating shaft. When the push plate moves to cause the rotating pin to disengage from the camshaft groove, the return spring drives the rotating shaft to return to its original position.

4. The article receiving and transferring device according to claim 3, wherein: The transmission mechanism further comprises: A screw rod is arranged in a direction parallel to the flap to drive the push plate and the rotating pin to move; A motor is connected to the screw rod.

5. The article receiving and transferring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes an optical inspection device, which is arranged on the upper side of the main body slot and is electrically connected to the motor. When the optical inspection device is triggered, the motor controls the screw rod to rotate so that the rotating pin is separated from the camshaft slot.

6. The article receiving and transferring device according to claim 2, wherein: Also includes: a baffle, disposed on a side of the main body slot adjacent to the flap, and rotatably connected to the main body slot; The push rod is arranged on a side of the push plate facing the baffle and extends toward the baffle.

7. A tool cabinet, characterized in that: An article receiving and transferring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is provided, wherein when the article receiving and transferring device moves to a pickup position, the flap is flipped to be inclined to the bottom surface of the groove.

8. The tool cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a main control cabinet and auxiliary cabinets respectively arranged on both sides of the main control cabinet, and the article receiving and transferring device is arranged in the auxiliary cabinets.

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