Commodity delivery module and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to a commodity delivery module and a vending machine, and the commodity delivery module comprises a track goods channel, a spiral coil and a driving source part; the track goods channel is arranged on the mounting plate, a plurality of sets of containing grooves distributed at intervals are formed in the track goods channel, and to-be-delivered goods are placed in the containing grooves; the spiral coil is arranged in the length direction of the caterpillar track goods channel, and a threaded section at the bottom of the spiral coil abuts against the inner wall of the containing groove. The driving source part is arranged at the starting point end of the caterpillar track goods channel, the driving source part is connected with the spiral coil, and the driving source part drives the caterpillar track goods channel through the spiral coil so that the caterpillar track goods channel can move circularly. Through rotation of the spiral coil and circulating movement of the track goods channel, the conveying position of the goods can be accurately controlled, it is ensured that the goods can smoothly reach a goods outlet window, and meanwhile the stability of the goods in the moving process is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and in particular relates to a commodity delivery module and an automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] As a new retail method, vending machines have developed rapidly around the world in recent years. In China, with the advancement of technology and changes in consumer habits, vending machines have gradually become a popular retail equipment in the market.

[0003] In the existing vending machine cabinet structure, most of them use a structure similar to a screw extruder to drive the goods in the preset commodity column to the delivery window. The specific structure is: a plurality of spaced-apart receiving slots are provided on the threaded coil extending from the thread, and the goods are set in the receiving slots, wherein a track is provided at the bottom of the threaded coil. When the threaded coil rotates, the goods move along the length of the track with the movement of the receiving slot until the goods leave the track and fall into the delivery window. In this structure, the spiral coil is driven by a driving source to rotate a preset number of circles, thereby controlling the movement of the receiving slot by a preset distance, so that the goods fall into the preset position. However, under long-term operation, the driving output end of the driving source (driving motor) is subject to mechanical wear and even shaft slip, which may cause the rotation process of the spiral coil to be delayed, the moving stroke of the receiving slot to be insufficient, and the goods to stay at the edge of the track and unable to fall, resulting in delivery failure and reduced consumer experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a product delivery module and a vending machine to solve the problem that the drive output end of the driving source (driving motor) of the existing technology has mechanical wear, and the driving source of slightly poor quality may even have a shaft slip, which may cause the rotation process of the spiral coil to be delayed, the moving stroke of the accommodating groove to be insufficient, the product to stay at the edge of the track and unable to fall, the delivery failure, and the reduction of consumer experience.

[0005] One solution of the present invention provides a commodity delivery module, comprising: a crawler cargo track, a spiral coil, and a driving source component;

[0006] The crawler cargo track is provided on the mounting plate, and a plurality of groups of spaced-apart receiving grooves are formed on the crawler cargo track, and the goods to be shipped are placed in the receiving grooves;

[0007] The spiral coil is arranged along the length direction of the crawler cargo track, and the threaded section at the bottom of the spiral coil abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove;

[0008] The driving source component is arranged at the starting end of the crawler cargo track, and the driving source component is connected to the spiral coil. The driving source component drives the crawler cargo track through the spiral coil to make the crawler cargo track move in a circular motion.

[0009] In this solution, the rotation of the spiral coil can accurately control the delivery position of the goods to ensure that the goods can smoothly reach the shipping window. This solution can overcome the problem of insufficient movement of the spiral coil in the background technology leading to delivery failure; and, by the spiral coil and the side wall of the accommodating groove abutting against each other, the stability of the goods during the movement is ensured, avoiding the dumping of the goods caused by the direct transmission of the spiral coil, and reducing the situation of delivery failure.

[0010] In one of the schemes of the present invention, the crawler cargo track includes a roller group and a conveyor belt, the roller group includes at least two rollers, the rollers are arranged on the mounting plate at intervals, and the conveyor belt is mounted on the mounting plate through the roller sleeves.

[0011] In this solution, a number of rollers can be set between the rollers at both ends to provide more stable support for the conveyor belt, ensuring the smooth placement and movement of goods on the crawler cargo track.

[0012] In one of the solutions of the present invention, a plurality of limit baffles are arranged at intervals on the surface of the crawler cargo track, and the limit baffles are perpendicular to the surface of the crawler cargo track; and the accommodating groove is formed by two adjacent limit baffles.

[0013] In this solution, the baffles precisely position merchandise, ensuring they are correctly placed on the crawler aisle and preventing them from rolling or shifting during movement. Furthermore, the baffles divide the crawler aisle into multiple independent storage slots. By adjusting the distance between the baffles, the vending machine can accommodate merchandise of varying sizes, increasing its versatility.

[0014] In one solution of the present invention, there are two mounting plates, which are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction, and the crawler cargo track is arranged between the two mounting plates;

[0015] The bottom of the commodity to be shipped is located in the accommodating groove, and the top of the commodity to be shipped is located in the spiral coil.

[0016] In this solution, two parallel mounting plates provide a stable support structure, which helps to keep the crawler cargo track flat and stable and reduce vibration or deviation caused by cargo movement.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving source is a servo motor or an electric motor;

[0018] The driving end of the driving source component is detachably connected to one end of the spiral coil through a connecting component.

[0019] In this solution, a servo motor or electric motor is used as the driving source component, which can provide precise speed and position control, improve shipping efficiency and reliability; and the detachable connection allows the driving source component to be quickly separated from the spiral coil, facilitating maintenance, repair or replacement of spiral coils of different specifications, thereby increasing the adaptability of the vending machine.

[0020] In one solution of the present invention, the starting end of the crawler cargo track is higher than the ending end, and the track angle formed by the inclined setting of the crawler cargo track is between 5° and 15°.

[0021] In this solution, by making the crawler cargo track have an inclined angle, gravity is fully utilized and the need for additional power is reduced; and the track angle is between 5° and 15°. A smaller track angle is sufficient to allow the goods to be shipped to slide out smoothly while reducing wear and the risk of goods rolling.

[0022] In one solution of the present invention, the commodity delivery module further includes an identification sensor, which is disposed inside the receiving groove, and the commodity is placed within an identification area of the identification sensor.

[0023] In this solution, an identification sensor is installed within the receiving groove. When the spiral coil rotates to move the crawler track, causing the product to fall, the product will leave the identification sensor's recognition area, and the sensor parameters will change, which will be fed back to the drive source. As can be understood, this solution can effectively avoid the problem of insufficient spiral coil travel in the previous technology, resulting in shipment failure.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the identification sensor is any one of a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor or an infrared sensor;

[0025] One of the accommodating grooves is provided with at least two of the identification sensors.

[0026] In one solution of the present invention, when the identification sensor is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating groove, and the top of the pressure sensor is flush with the surface of the crawler cargo track.

[0027] In this solution, when the identification sensor is a pressure sensor, its design that is flush with the surface of the crawler cargo track can reduce the contact between the goods and the sensor, thereby reducing mechanical wear while meeting the requirement of detecting the presence or absence of goods to be shipped.

[0028] One of the solutions of the present invention further provides an automatic vending machine, comprising a commodity delivery module as described in any one of the above solutions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of the commodity delivery module of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic side view of the commodity delivery module of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the top view of the commodity delivery module of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 The commodity delivery module of the present utility model is along Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the AA direction.

[0034] The following are the descriptions of the accompanying figures:

[0035] 10- crawler cargo lane; 11- receiving groove; 12- conveyor belt; 13- roller; 14- limit baffle; 20- spiral coil; 30- driving source component; 40- mounting plate; 50- identification sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] 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.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-4 One embodiment of the present invention provides a commodity delivery module, comprising: a crawler cargo track 10, a spiral coil 20, and a driving source component 30;

[0038] The crawler cargo track 10 is provided on the mounting plate 40 , and a plurality of groups of spaced-apart receiving grooves 11 are formed on the crawler cargo track 10 , and the goods to be shipped are placed in the receiving grooves 11 ;

[0039] The spiral coil 20 is arranged along the length direction of the crawler cargo track 10, and the threaded section at the bottom of the spiral coil 20 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove 11;

[0040] The driving source component 30 is disposed at the starting end of the crawler cargo track 10 , and the driving source component 30 is connected to the spiral coil 20 . The driving source component 30 drives the crawler cargo track 10 through the spiral coil 20 , so that the crawler cargo track 10 moves in a circular motion.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the driving source component 30 drives the spiral coil 20 to rotate, the spiral coil 20 abuts against the side wall of the accommodating groove 11, pushing the crawler cargo track 10 to move in a circular motion, so that the goods to be shipped placed in the accommodating groove 11 are moved along the length direction of the mounting plate 40 for shipment. When the accommodating groove 11 containing the goods to be shipped moves to the bend of the crawler track, the goods to be shipped fall off, completing the shipment process.

[0042] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the accommodating tank 11 is further provided with a sensor for identifying whether the goods to be shipped are successfully shipped, and the sensor is electrically connected to the driving source component 30, and the sensor triggers the driving component to stop running.

[0043] It can be understood that by rotating the spiral coil 20, the delivery position of the goods can be accurately controlled to ensure that the goods can smoothly reach the shipping window. This embodiment can overcome the problem of insufficient moving stroke of the spiral coil 20 in the background technology leading to shipping failure; and, by the spiral coil 20 abutting against the side wall of the accommodating groove 11, the stability of the goods during the movement is ensured, avoiding the dumping of the goods caused by the direct transmission of the spiral coil 20, and reducing the situation of shipping failure.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the crawler cargo track 10 includes a roller group and a conveyor belt 12, the roller group includes at least two rollers 13, the rollers 13 are arranged at intervals on the mounting plate 40, and the conveyor belt 12 is mounted on the mounting plate 40 through the rollers 13.

[0045] In this embodiment, a plurality of rollers 13 may be arranged between the rollers 13 at both ends to provide more stable support for the conveyor belt 12 and ensure smooth placement and movement of goods on the crawler cargo track 10.

[0046] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the rollers 13 at the head and tail ends are also provided with a tensioning mechanism, which is used to adjust the distance between the rollers 13 at the head and tail ends to ensure that the conveyor belt 12 is mounted on the roller group with a preset tensioning degree.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of limit baffles 14 are arranged at intervals on the surface of the crawler cargo track 10 , and the limit baffles 14 are perpendicular to the surface of the crawler cargo track 10 ; the accommodating groove 11 is formed by two adjacent limit baffles 14 .

[0048] In this embodiment, the limiting baffles 14 can accurately position the merchandise, ensuring they are properly placed on the crawler channel 10 and preventing the merchandise from rolling or shifting during movement. Furthermore, the limiting baffles 14 divide the crawler channel 10 into a plurality of independent accommodating slots 11. By adjusting the distance between the limiting baffles 14, the vending machine can accommodate merchandise of different sizes, increasing its versatility.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present invention, two mounting plates 40 are provided, and the two mounting plates 40 are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction, and the crawler cargo track 10 is provided between the two mounting plates 40;

[0050] The bottom of the commodity to be shipped is located in the accommodating groove 11 , and the top of the commodity to be shipped is located in the spiral coil 20 .

[0051] In this embodiment, two parallel mounting plates 40 provide a stable support structure, which helps to maintain the flatness and stability of the crawler cargo track 10 and reduce vibration or deviation caused by the movement of cargo.

[0052] In addition, the top and bottom of the goods are limited by the spiral coil 20 and the accommodating groove 11 respectively, which helps to improve the shipping efficiency because the goods are less likely to be displaced during the movement; at the same time, by setting the crawler cargo channel 10 between the two mounting plates 40, the goods to be shipped are prevented from falling from the crawler cargo channel 10.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving source 30 is a servo motor or an electric motor;

[0054] The driving end of the driving source component 30 is detachably connected to one end of the spiral coil 20 via a connecting component.

[0055] In this embodiment, a servo motor or an electric motor is used as the driving source component 30, which can provide precise speed and position control, thereby improving delivery efficiency and reliability; and the detachable connection allows the driving source component 30 to be quickly separated from the spiral coil 20, facilitating maintenance, repair or replacement of spiral coils 20 of different specifications, thereby increasing the adaptability of the vending machine.

[0056] In one application scenario of this embodiment, a flange, connecting bolts or elastic fasteners may be used as connecting parts to meet the requirements of detachable or quick disassembly and assembly, so as to facilitate maintenance or quick disassembly and assembly.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the starting end of the crawler cargo track 10 is higher than the ending end, and the track angle formed by the inclined setting of the crawler cargo track 10 is between 5° and 15°.

[0058] In this embodiment, by making the crawler cargo track 10 have an inclined angle, gravity is fully utilized and the additional power requirement is reduced; and the track angle is between 5° and 15°, so that the smaller track angle is sufficient to allow the goods to be shipped to slide out smoothly while reducing wear and the risk of goods rolling.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the commodity delivery module further includes an identification sensor 50 . The identification sensor 50 is disposed inside the receiving groove 11 , and the commodity is placed within the identification area of the identification sensor 50 .

[0060] In this embodiment, an identification sensor 50 is disposed within the receiving groove 11. When the spiral coil 20 rotates to move the crawler cargo track 10, causing the product to fall, the product escapes the identification area of the identification sensor 50, and the sensor parameters change, which are fed back to the drive source 30. It can be understood that this embodiment effectively avoids the problem of insufficient travel of the spiral coil 20, which leads to shipment failure, as previously discussed.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the identification sensor 50 is any one of a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor or an infrared sensor;

[0062] One of the receiving grooves 11 is provided with at least two identification sensors 50 .

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the identification sensor 50 is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating groove 11 , and the top of the pressure sensor is flush with the surface of the crawler cargo track 10 .

[0064] In this embodiment, when the identification sensor 50 is a pressure sensor, its flushness with the surface of the crawler cargo path 10 reduces contact between the product and the sensor, thereby ensuring the presence of the product to be shipped while reducing mechanical wear. Furthermore, at least two identification sensors 50 are installed in a single accommodating slot 11, allowing for flexible configuration based on the identification needs of different vending machines or different products, thereby accommodating different product shipping requirements.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present invention, an automatic vending machine is provided, comprising a commodity delivery module as described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A commodity shipping module, characterized in that: include: Caterpillar cargo track, spiral coil and drive source components; The crawler cargo track is provided on the mounting plate, and a plurality of groups of spaced-apart receiving grooves are formed on the crawler cargo track, and the goods to be shipped are placed in the receiving grooves; The spiral coil is arranged along the length direction of the crawler cargo track, and the threaded section at the bottom of the spiral coil abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove; The driving source component is arranged at the starting end of the crawler cargo track, and the driving source component is connected to the spiral coil. The driving source component drives the crawler cargo track through the spiral coil to make the crawler cargo track move in a circular motion.

2. The commodity shipping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crawler cargo track includes a roller group and a conveyor belt. The roller group includes at least two rollers. The rollers are arranged on the mounting plate at intervals. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the mounting plate through the rollers.

3. The commodity shipping module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the crawler cargo track is provided with a plurality of limit baffles at intervals, and the limit baffles are perpendicular to the surface of the crawler cargo track; the accommodating groove is formed by two adjacent limit baffles.

4. The commodity shipping module according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two mounting plates, which are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction, and the crawler cargo track is arranged between the two mounting plates; The bottom of the commodity to be shipped is located in the accommodating groove, and the top of the commodity to be shipped is located in the spiral coil.

5. The commodity shipping module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving source is a servo motor or an electric motor; The driving end of the driving source component is detachably connected to one end of the spiral coil through a connecting component.

6. The commodity shipping module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The starting end of the crawler cargo track is higher than the ending end, and the track angle formed by the inclined setting of the crawler cargo track is between 5° and 15°.

7. The commodity shipping module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes an identification sensor, which is arranged inside the accommodating groove, and the product is placed in the identification area of the identification sensor.

8. The commodity shipping module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The identification sensor is any one of a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor or an infrared sensor; One of the accommodating grooves is provided with at least two of the identification sensors.

9. The commodity shipping module according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the identification sensor is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating groove, and the top of the pressure sensor is flush with the surface of the crawler cargo track.

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: It includes the commodity shipping module as described in any one of claims 1-9.

Images