Overhead communication module mounting structure of vending machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an overhead communication module mounting structure of a vending machine. Comprising a mounting frame, an access hole, a communication hole, an Led light bar, a positioning sheet and an insertion limiting strip, hanging edges are arranged at two ends of the mounting frame, an insertion edge is arranged on the back, and a limiting block is arranged on the inner side of the front of the mounting frame; a communication module is accommodated in the mounting frame; the access hole is formed in the top of the cabinet body and is opposite to the opening of the mounting frame; a cover plate is arranged at the access hole; the communication port is arranged at the top of the cabinet body and adjacent to the access hole; the Led light bar is arranged at the bottom of the mounting frame and is used for lighting when the cabinet door is opened; the insertion limiting strip is an inclined pressing plate, is arranged on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet body, and is mutually inserted with the insertion edge of the mounting frame; the positioning piece is arranged on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet body and corresponds to the limiting block of the installation frame, and after the insertion edge is inserted into the insertion limiting strip to limit the installation frame, the positioning piece and the limiting block are matched and hooked. And the overhead mounting frame does not need to be lifted, and the operation is performed by two hands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a communication module in the field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a top-mounted communication module installation structure for automatic vending machines. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are now widely used and are commonly found in busy locations such as large shopping malls, train stations, subway stations and airplane waiting rooms.

[0003] Since the vending machine adopts the automatic vending method, the staff only needs to place the goods in the vending machine, and the customers can purchase the items by themselves.

[0004] In addition, some of the current vending machines can also play the role of a beehive, that is, after people buy items online, the courier can place the items in the vending machine, and the buyer only needs to go to the designated vending machine in his spare time to complete the pickup.

[0005] It can be seen that the above two types of vending machines with different functions and effects both need to adopt a communication module to exchange information with the background data control system of the vending machine, so as to play the role of automatic vending or delivering the purchased items to the purchaser.

[0006] However, in the process of implementing the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the inventors of the present application discovered that the above technology has at least the following technical problems:

[0007] For the vending machines currently on the market, the charging interfaces of each module and the devices that control the rotation of the motor are all set at the bottom of the vending machine. This is because the control motor and other devices are heavy, so they are set at the bottom of the vending machine, and the charging interface is to facilitate the connection and wiring of the vending machine.

[0008] The router and communication components are both relatively lightweight. Currently, for ease of connection, they are typically placed together at the bottom of the vending machine. However, this arrangement wastes space at the bottom of the vending machine, as the router and communication components require a separate isolation box. If the router and communication components were placed at the top of the vending machine, the isolation box could accommodate items that would otherwise not fit in the vending machine, such as bread, bottled water, or books, eliminating the need for staff to carry them back and forth. Furthermore, placing the communication components near equipment such as motors, and obstructed by the multi-layered frame, can degrade the signal between the communication components and the outside world. Therefore, this embodiment employs a top-mounted communication module. Summary of the Invention

[0009] To address the shortcomings of the prior art and the problem of bottom-mounted communication modules occupying space in vending machines, the present invention provides a top-mounted communication module mounting structure for vending machines. This structure solves the technical problem of installing a communication module in a vending machine by suspending a mounting frame that houses the communication module from the inner wall of the cabinet top.

[0010] The solution adopted by the embodiment of this application to solve the technical problem is:

[0011] A vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure includes a mounting frame, an inspection port, a communication port, an LED light bar, a positioning piece, and an insertion limit strip; the mounting frame is an upper open box body, with hanging edges provided at both ends of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is hung on the inner wall of the cabinet top through the hanging edges; an insertion edge is provided on the back of the mounting frame for limiting the mounting frame in the rear direction; a limiting block is provided on the inner side of the front of the mounting frame for limiting the mounting frame in the forward direction; a communication module is accommodated in the mounting frame for information exchange with the background data control system of the vending machine; the inspection port is provided It is placed on the top of the cabinet, opposite to the opening of the installation frame; a cover is provided on the inspection port, and the cover can be removed for easy inspection; the communication port is set on the top of the cabinet and adjacent to the inspection port, opposite to the opening of the installation frame; the LED light strip is set at the bottom of the installation frame for lighting when the cabinet door is opened; the insertion limit strip is an inclined pressure plate, which is set on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet and is plugged into the insertion edge of the installation frame; the positioning piece is set on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet, corresponding to the limit block of the installation frame. When the insertion edge is inserted into the insertion limit strip to limit the installation frame, the positioning piece and the limit block cooperate with each other to hook.

[0012] In order to further solve the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present application, the cover provided in the embodiments of the present application is made of a transparent material to facilitate observation of the communication module;

[0013] Furthermore, screw holes are provided on the hanging edge, and the mounting frame is fixed to the inner wall of the top of the cabinet by screws passing through the screw holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the screw hole is a long slot with a round hole. The screws assembled on the inner wall of the cabinet top can be inserted from the round hole end of the screw hole. The installation frame can be adjusted forward and backward, and it is hung on the inner wall of the cabinet top by screws and locked.

[0015] Specifically, the back of the box of the installation frame is sloped to prevent items from colliding with each other when they are dropped; heat dissipation holes are provided on the back of the box of the installation frame, and the position of the heat dissipation holes is connected to the dropping channel to facilitate heat dissipation; installation holes are provided around the box of the installation frame for wiring and installation of communication modules; inside the box of the installation frame, a motor mounting seat is provided at one end for installing the motor, and a power strip is provided at the other end; a router and a monitor are provided in the middle of the box of the installation frame.

[0016] Positive effects:

[0017] A technical solution provided in the embodiments of the present application has at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0018] 1. Since the embodiment of the present application adopts the technical means of accommodating the communication module in the installation frame and hanging it on the inner wall of the cabinet top, the space under the vending machine can be used to store items, make rational use of it, and improve the utilization rate of the cabinet; it effectively solves the technical problems of the installation of the bottom-mounted communication module in the prior art, thereby achieving a more rational overall space layout and utilization of the vending machine.

[0019] 2. The embodiment of the present application adopts the technical means of providing hanging edges on both sides of the installation frame, an insertion edge on the back, and a limit block on the inner side of the front, and at the same time providing an insertion limit strip and a positioning piece on the top inner wall of the cabinet, which effectively solves the technical problems of the bottom-mounted communication module installation in the prior art, thereby achieving the following technical effects:

[0020] First, after the insertion edge and the insertion limit strip are inserted, the mounting frame is turned back to limit the position, and the insertion limit strip is tilted inward to press the insertion edge tightly;

[0021] Secondly, screws are installed on the inner wall of the cabinet top, and screw holes are provided on the hanging edge. The mounting frame is hung on the screws through the screw holes, and the front and rear position of the mounting frame can be adjusted. The operator no longer needs to hold up the mounting frame to tighten the screws, freeing his hands for operation, making installation and removal easy.

[0022] Third, after the back and sides of the installation frame are limited, the positioning piece on the top inner wall of the cabinet is hooked together with the limit block on the inner side of the front of the installation frame to limit the installation frame in the positive direction.

[0023] The invention is suitable for use as a top-mounted communication module installation structure for an automatic vending machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] 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 these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 This is the southwest isometric view of this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 Southwest isometric view with the cabinet doors and cabinet top removed for this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 Northeast isometric view with the doors and cabinet sides removed for this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged view of Ⅰ;

[0029] Figure 5 Northwest isometric view with the cabinet doors and mounting frame removed for this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of the embodiment with the cabinet door and mounting frame removed;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a partial enlarged view of II;

[0032] Figure 8 For the installation of the framework southwest isometric;

[0033] Figure 9 Northeast isometric view of the installation frame;

[0034] Figure 10 This is the main view of the installation frame.

[0035] In the picture:

[0036] 1. Cabinet body, 2. Cabinet door,

[0037] 100. Install the framework,

[0038] 110. Hanging edge,

[0039] 111. Screw holes,

[0040] 120. Insert edge,

[0041] 130. Heat dissipation holes,

[0042] 140. Mounting hole,

[0043] 150. Motor mounting bracket,

[0044] 160. Router,

[0045] 170. Monitor,

[0046] 180. Power strip,

[0047] 190. Limit block,

[0048] 200. Inspection port,

[0049] 300. Communication port,

[0050] 400.Led light strip,

[0051] 500. Positioning piece,

[0052] 600.Insert limit strips. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] 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 described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0054] As shown in the figure, a vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure includes a mounting frame 100, an inspection port 200, a communication port 300, an LED light bar 400, a positioning piece 500 and an insertion limit bar 600;

[0055] The mounting frame 100 is an open-top box with hanging edges 110 provided at both ends of the mounting frame 100. The mounting frame 100 is suspended on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1 via the hanging edges 110. An insertion edge 120 is provided on the back of the mounting frame 100 for limiting the mounting frame 100 in the rear direction. A limit block 190 is provided on the inner side of the front of the mounting frame 100 for limiting the mounting frame 100 in the forward direction. A communication module is housed in the mounting frame 100 for information exchange with the background data control system of the vending machine.

[0056] An inspection port 200 is provided at the top of the cabinet 1, opposite to the opening of the mounting frame 100; a cover is provided on the inspection port 200, and when the communication module is to be inspected, the cover can be removed for easy inspection; wherein the cover is made of transparent material, which facilitates observation of the communication module;

[0057] The communication port 300 is arranged on the top of the cabinet 1 and is adjacent to the inspection port 200 and opposite to the opening of the mounting frame 100, eliminating shielding and facilitating smooth communication signals;

[0058] The LED light strip 400 is set at the bottom of the mounting frame 100 and is used for lighting when the cabinet door 2 is opened;

[0059] The insertion limit strip 600 is an inclined pressure plate, which is provided on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1 and is plugged into the insertion edge 120 of the mounting frame 100. When the mounting frame 100 is installed, the insertion edge 120 is inserted into the insertion limit strip 600. The insertion limit strip 600 not only limits the mounting frame 100 but also has a pressing effect.

[0060] The positioning piece 500 is set on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1, corresponding to the limit block 190 of the installation frame 100. When the insertion edge 120 is inserted into the insertion limit bar 600 to limit the installation frame 100, the positioning piece 500 and the limit block 190 are hooked together.

[0061] The technical solutions in the above embodiments of the present application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0062] Since the mounting frame 100 accommodates the communication module and is suspended on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1, the space below the vending machine can be used to store items, making reasonable use of the space and improving the utilization rate of the cabinet 1; making the overall space layout and utilization of the vending machine more reasonable.

[0063] In order to ensure the stability of the structure of this embodiment, screw holes 111 are provided on the hanging edge 110 , and the mounting frame 100 is fixed to the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1 by screws passing through the screw holes 111 .

[0064] In order to further ensure the stability of the structure of this embodiment, the screw hole 111 is a long slot with a round hole. The screw assembled on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1 can be inserted from the round hole end of the screw hole 111. The installation frame 100 can be adjusted forward and backward and hung on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet 1 by screws and locked and fixed. When installing the existing top-mounted structure, the staff needs to hold the device to be installed with one hand and tighten the screws with the other hand. This embodiment improves the overall installation structure of the communication module. During installation, there is no need to hold up the installation frame 100, which is convenient for installation.

[0065] In order to optimize the structure of this embodiment, hanging edges 110 are provided on both sides of the mounting frame 100, and an insertion edge 120 is provided on the back. The back of the box of the mounting frame 100 is sloped to prevent items from colliding with each other when dropping goods; heat dissipation holes 130 are provided on the back of the box of the mounting frame 100, and the position of the heat dissipation holes 130 is connected to the dropping channel to facilitate heat dissipation; mounting holes 140 are provided around the box of the mounting frame 100 for wiring and installation of communication modules; inside the box of the mounting frame 100, a motor mounting seat 150 is provided at one end for installing the motor, and a power strip 180 is provided at the other end for connecting to a power supply; a router 160 and a monitor 170 are provided in the middle of the box of the mounting frame 100, and the monitor 170 is used for video recording for future inquiries.

[0066] The technical solutions in the above embodiments of the present application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0067] Since the mounting frame 100 is provided with hanging edges 110 on both sides, an insertion edge 120 on the back, and a limiting block 190 on the inner side of the front, and an insertion limiting strip 600 and a positioning piece 500 are provided on the top inner wall of the cabinet 1, firstly, after the insertion edge 120 and the insertion limiting strip 600 are plugged in, the mounting frame 100 is limited in the reverse direction. In this embodiment, the insertion limiting strip 600 is tilted inward to press the insertion edge 120; secondly, screws are assembled on the top inner wall of the cabinet 1, and the hanging edges 110 are fixed to the mounting frame 100. There is a screw hole 111 on 110, and the installation frame 100 is hung on the screw through the screw hole 111, so that the front and rear position of the installation frame 100 can be adjusted. The operator no longer needs to hold up the installation frame 100 to tighten the screws, freeing his hands to operate, which is convenient for installation and disassembly; thirdly, after the back and side of the installation frame 100 are limited, the positioning piece 500 on the top inner wall of the cabinet 1 is hooked together with the limit block 190 on the inner side of the front of the installation frame 100 to limit the installation frame 100 in the positive direction.

[0068] Features of this embodiment:

[0069] The communication module is housed in the installation frame 100 in a top-mounted structure, making the overall space layout and utilization of the vending machine more reasonable.

[0070] The installation structure of the communication module and the monitor 170 can be installed in an integrated manner. During installation, you only need to remove the communication module and the monitor as a whole and insert them into the installation frame 100 on the top of the vending machine. This frees your hands to tighten the screws, which is simple and convenient.

[0071] It is worth noting that the contents not described in detail in the specification belong to the existing technology known to those skilled in the art, and the model parameters of the communication module are not specifically limited and can be determined using conventional equipment. In this technical solution, the electrical control components not mentioned are not shown in the figure because they belong to the existing technology and will not be described here.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure, characterized by: It comprises a mounting frame (100), an inspection port (200), a communication port (300), an LED light bar (400), a positioning piece (500) and an insertion limit bar (600); The mounting frame (100) is an upper open box, and hanging edges (110) are provided at both ends of the mounting frame (100). The mounting frame (100) is hung on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) through the hanging edges (110); an insertion edge (120) is provided on the back of the mounting frame (100) for limiting the mounting frame (100) in the rear direction; a limiting block (190) is provided on the inner side of the front of the mounting frame (100) for limiting the mounting frame (100) in the forward direction; a communication module is accommodated in the mounting frame (100) for information exchange with the background data control system of the vending machine; An inspection opening (200) is provided on the top of the cabinet (1), opposite to the opening of the mounting frame (100); a cover is provided on the inspection opening (200), and the cover is removed for easy inspection; The communication port (300) is arranged on the top of the cabinet (1) and is adjacent to the inspection port (200) and opposite to the opening of the installation frame (100); An LED light strip (400) is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame (100) and is used for lighting when the cabinet door (2) is opened; The insertion limit strip (600) is an inclined pressure plate, which is arranged on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) and is plugged into the insertion edge (120) of the installation frame (100); The positioning piece (500) is arranged on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) and corresponds to the limiting block (190) of the installation frame (100). When the insertion edge (120) is inserted into the insertion limiting strip (600) to limit the installation frame (100), the positioning piece (500) and the limiting block (190) are hooked together.

2. The vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate is made of transparent material, which makes it easy to observe the communication module.

3. The vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure according to claim 1, wherein: The hanging edge (110) is provided with a screw hole (111), and the mounting frame (100) is fixed to the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) by screws passing through the screw holes (111).

4. The vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The screw hole (111) is a long slot with a circular hole. The screw assembled on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) can be inserted from the circular hole end of the screw hole (111). The mounting frame (100) is adjusted by translation forward and backward, and is hung on the inner wall of the top of the cabinet (1) by screws and locked and fixed.

5. The vending machine top-mounted communication module installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the box of the installation frame (100) is sloped to prevent items from colliding with each other when the items are dropped. A heat dissipation hole (130) is provided on the back of the box of the installation frame (100), and the position of the heat dissipation hole (130) is connected to the drop channel to facilitate heat dissipation. Mounting holes (140) are provided around the box of the installation frame (100) for wiring and installing a communication module. Inside the box of the installation frame (100), a motor mounting seat (150) is provided at one end for installing a motor, and a power strip (180) is provided at the other end. A router (160) and a monitor (170) are provided in the middle of the box of the installation frame (100).

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