Temperature layering vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature stratification vending machine which comprises a machine box and a refrigeration module, the refrigeration module is installed in the machine box, a plurality of goods channels are arranged in the machine box, and the temperature stratification vending machine is characterized by comprising a partition plate installed in the machine box, and a through groove used for cold air exchange of a freezing area and a cold storage area is formed between the partition plate and the machine box; the air guide mechanism is arranged in the freezing area, is mounted on the case and is used for guiding the cold air output by the refrigeration module and circulating the cold air in the freezing area; and the air draft mechanism is arranged in the refrigeration area, is mounted in the case and is used for sucking cold air in the freezing area into the refrigeration area and circulating the cold air in the refrigeration area. The case is divided into the freezing area and the refrigeration area through the partition plate, cold air output by the refrigeration module is guided through the air guide mechanism, the cold air in the freezing area is sucked into the refrigeration area through the air suction mechanism, temperature stratification can be achieved only through one set of refrigeration module, the structure is simple, and the production cost of an enterprise is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a temperature-stratified automatic vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not restricted by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. They are a new form of commercial retail, also known as 24-hour mini supermarkets.

[0003] Some existing vending machines offer both refrigeration and freezing capabilities. This involves designating a freezer area below -18°C and a refrigerated area above 0°C within the machine chassis. Two refrigeration modules are then used to cool the refrigerated and frozen areas, respectively. While this refrigeration method allows the vending machine to achieve both refrigeration and freezing functions, it is complex, increasing production costs. Furthermore, the two refrigeration modules increase the size of the vending machine.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a temperature-stratified vending machine to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a temperature-stratified vending machine in a first aspect, comprising a chassis and a refrigeration module, wherein the refrigeration module is installed in the chassis, and a plurality of aisles are provided in the chassis, including:

[0007] a partition plate installed on the chassis, used to separate the cargo aisle in the chassis into a freezing area and a refrigerated area, and a through slot for cold air exchange between the freezing area and the refrigerated area is provided between the partition plate and the chassis;

[0008] An air guide mechanism is provided in the freezing area and installed in the chassis, and is used to guide the cold air output by the refrigeration module and circulate it in the freezing area;

[0009] The exhaust mechanism is arranged in the refrigeration area and installed in the chassis, and is used to draw the cold air in the freezing area into the refrigeration area and circulate it in the refrigeration area.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the air guide mechanism includes an air guide component, which is installed on the chassis. An air guide channel is formed between the air guide component and the chassis. The input end of the air guide component faces the air outlet of the refrigeration module, and the output end of the air guide component faces the partition.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the air guide assembly includes a ventilation member and an air guide member, the ventilation member is installed on the chassis, the air guide member is installed on the first end of the ventilation member, and the second end of the air guide member is provided with an air trough for passing cold air.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the bottom of the ventilation member covers the air outlet of the refrigeration module, and the circumference of the ventilation member from the bottom to the top tends to gradually decrease.

[0013] In a further technical solution, a plurality of air outlet holes are opened in the middle of the air guide member, and the plurality of air outlet holes face the cargo channel.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the air guide mechanism further includes a first air guide plate, which is installed at the front end of the partition, and the angle between the first air guide plate and the partition is 105-165°.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the air guide mechanism also includes a second air guide plate, the first end of the second air guide plate is connected to the partition, the second end of the second air guide plate is connected to the inner wall of the chassis, and the output end of the air guide assembly faces the second air guide plate.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the exhaust mechanism includes a first exhaust component, which is installed at the rear end of the chassis, the input end of the first exhaust component is facing the front end of the chassis, and the output end of the first exhaust component is facing the partition.

[0017] In a further technical solution, the exhaust mechanism includes a second exhaust component, which is installed at the front end of the chassis, with the input end of the second exhaust component facing the freezing area and the output end of the second exhaust component facing the rear end of the chassis.

[0018] In a further technical solution, a temperature detection mechanism is further included, which is arranged in the refrigerated area and is used to detect the temperature in the refrigerated area. The temperature detection mechanism is electrically connected to the exhaust mechanism.

[0019] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention brings the following technical effects:

[0020] The temperature stratified vending machine of the utility model divides the chassis into a freezing area and a refrigerated area by a partition, guides the cold air output by the refrigeration module by an air guide mechanism, and draws the cold air in the freezing area into the refrigerated area by an exhaust mechanism. Only one set of refrigeration modules is needed to achieve temperature stratification, the structure is simple, and the production cost of the enterprise is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the temperature-stratified vending machine of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view in .

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide component.

[0026] Figure 5 It is another structural schematic diagram of the air guide component.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] 1. Chassis;

[0029] 2. Refrigeration module;

[0030] 3. Cargo lane;

[0031] 4. partition; 41. through groove;

[0032] 5. Freezing area;

[0033] 6. Refrigerated area;

[0034] 7. Air guide mechanism; 71. Air guide assembly; 711. Ventilation member; 712. Air guide member; 7121. Air trough; 7122. Air outlet; 72. Air guide channel; 73. First air guide plate; 74. Second air guide plate;

[0035] 8. Exhaust mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, 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 specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] See Figure 1-5 As shown, the temperature-stratified vending machine includes a chassis 1 and a refrigeration module 2. The refrigeration module 2 is installed in the chassis 1. The chassis 1 is provided with a plurality of aisles 3, including:

[0043] The partition 4 is installed on the chassis 1 and is used to separate the cargo aisle 3 in the chassis 1 into a freezing area 5 and a refrigerated area 6. A through groove 41 is opened between the partition 4 and the chassis 1 for the freezing area 5 and the refrigerated area 6 to exchange cold air. It should be noted that after the user purchases the goods in the refrigerated area 6, the cargo aisle 3 in the refrigerated area 6 will push the goods on the cargo aisle 3 out of the cargo aisle 3, and the goods will fall from the through groove 41 to the pickup port of the vending machine.

[0044] An air guide mechanism 7 is provided in the freezing area 5 and installed in the chassis 1, and is used to guide the cold air output by the refrigeration module 2 and circulate it in the freezing area 5;

[0045] The exhaust mechanism 8 is provided in the refrigerated area 6 and installed in the chassis 1 , and is used to draw the cold air in the freezing area 5 into the refrigerated area 6 and circulate it in the refrigerated area 6 .

[0046] The refrigerated area 6 includes a temperature detection mechanism for detecting the temperature in the refrigerated area 6, and the temperature detection mechanism is electrically connected to the ventilation mechanism 8. It should be noted that when the temperature detection mechanism detects that the temperature in the refrigerated area 6 is too high, it transmits a signal to the control device, which then activates the ventilation mechanism 8. The ventilation mechanism 8 draws the cold area in the freezing area 5 into the refrigerated area 6, thereby lowering the temperature in the refrigerated area 6. It is understandable that although the present invention does not describe the control device in the claims, the control device is a very common prior art in existing vending machines. Those skilled in the art can naturally think of using the control device to control the activation of the ventilation mechanism 8, so it will not be described in detail.

[0047] The chassis 1 is divided into a freezing area 5 and a refrigeration area 6 by a partition 4, the cold air output by the refrigeration module 2 is guided by an air guide mechanism 7, and the cold air in the freezing area 5 is drawn into the refrigeration area 6 by an exhaust mechanism 8. Only one set of refrigeration modules 2 is needed to achieve temperature stratification, the structure is simple, and the production cost of the enterprise is reduced.

[0048] In a further specific embodiment, the air guide mechanism 7 includes an air guide assembly 71, which is mounted on the chassis 1. An air guide channel 72 is formed between the air guide assembly 71 and the chassis 1. The input end of the air guide assembly 71 faces the air outlet of the refrigeration module 2, and the output end of the air guide assembly 71 faces the partition 4. The air guide assembly 71 guides the cold air output by the refrigeration module 2 so that the cold air circulates within the freezing area 5 after passing through the air guide channel 72.

[0049] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the air guide assembly 71 includes a ventilation member 711 and an air guide member 712. The ventilation member 711 is mounted on the chassis 1, and the air guide member 712 is mounted on a first end of the ventilation member 711. The second end of the air guide member 712 is provided with an air slot 7121 for passing cold air. The bottom of the ventilation member 711 covers the air outlet of the refrigeration module 2, and the circumference of the ventilation member 711 from the bottom to the top tends to gradually decrease.

[0050] Through the setting of the ventilation member 711, the cold air output by the refrigeration module 2 is compressed when passing through the ventilation member 711, thereby increasing the flow speed of the cold air. The cold air passes through the air guide member 712 and blows from the wind groove 7121 of the air guide member 712 to the partition 4. With the cooperation of the first air guide plate 73 and the second air guide plate 74 on the partition 4, a circulation is formed in the freezing area 5.

[0051] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, in a further specific embodiment, a plurality of air outlet holes 7122 are formed in the middle of the air guide 712, and the plurality of air outlet holes 7122 face the cargo aisle 3. Due to the arrangement of the air outlets, after the cold air output by the refrigeration module 2 enters the air guide 712, a portion of the cold air is blown toward the partition 4 through the air slots 7121, and a portion of the cold air is blown toward the cargo aisle 3 through the air outlet holes 7122, thereby achieving a more uniform temperature within the refrigeration area.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the air guide mechanism 7 further includes a first air guide plate 73, which is mounted on the front end of the partition plate 4, and the angle between the first air guide plate 73 and the partition plate 4 is 105-165 degrees. The air guide mechanism 7 further includes a second air guide plate 74, a first end of the second air guide plate 74 is connected to the partition plate 4, and a second end of the second air guide plate 74 is connected to the inner wall of the chassis 1, and the output end of the air guide assembly 71 faces the second air guide plate 74.

[0053] The second air guide plate 74 directs the cold air from the output end of the air guide assembly 71 to the front end of the cabinet. The first air guide plate 73 then directs the cold air back to the refrigeration module 2, where it is drawn in for exchange before being re-exported to the air guide assembly 71. It is understood that the angle between the first air guide plate 73 and the partition 4 can be selected based on user needs. As a preferred embodiment, the angle between the first air guide plate 73 and the partition 4 in this embodiment is 135°. In other specific embodiments, the angle between the first air guide plate 73 and the partition 4 can also be 105° or 165°. At these angles, the circulation of cold air within the freezing area 5 is slightly weakened.

[0054] The setting of the second air guide plate 74 can guide the cold air output by the air guide component 71, and the setting of the angle of the second air guide plate 74 can change the direction of the cold air guidance. As a preferred embodiment, the angle between the second air guide plate 74 and the partition 4 of this embodiment is 45°, and the angle between the second air guide plate 74 and the inner wall of the chassis 1 is 45°. In other specific embodiments, when the angle between the second air guide plate 74 and the partition 4 increases, the angle between the second air guide plate 74 and the inner wall of the chassis 1 decreases.

[0055] It is understandable that in other specific embodiments, only the first air guide plate 73 may be provided without the second air guide plate 74, which can also achieve the effect of circulating the cold air in the freezing area 5 in the present embodiment, except that the lack of the second air guide plate 74 will slow down the circulation of the cold air in the freezing area 5 to a certain extent.

[0056] In a further specific embodiment, the air guide mechanism 7 further includes a second air guide plate 74, and the second air guide plate 74 is installed at the front end of the partition 4, and the angle between the second air guide plate 74 and the partition 4 is 105-165 degrees.

[0057] It should be noted that although the claims of the present invention do not describe the specific locations of the freezing area 5 and the refrigerating area 6, as a preferred embodiment, the refrigeration module 2 of this embodiment is installed at the lower end of the box body, the freezing area 5 is set at the lower end of the box body, and the refrigerating area 6 is set at the upper end of the box body. In other specific embodiments, the refrigeration module 2 and the freezing area 5 can also be set at the upper end of the box body, and the refrigerating area 6 can be set at the lower end of the box body.

[0058] In a further specific embodiment, the exhaust mechanism 8 includes a first exhaust component, which is installed at the rear end of the chassis 1, the input end of the first exhaust component is facing the front end of the chassis 1, and the output end of the first exhaust component is facing the partition 4.

[0059] When it is necessary to draw the cold air in the freezing area 5 into the refrigeration area 6, the first exhaust mechanism 8 is started to draw the air at the front end of the chassis 1 to the rear end of the chassis 1. The air at the front end of the chassis 1 flows toward the rear end of the chassis 1 under the attraction, thereby drawing the cold air in the freezing area into the refrigeration area 6 for flow.

[0060] In a further specific embodiment, the exhaust mechanism 8 includes a second exhaust component, which is installed at the front end of the chassis 1, the input end of the second exhaust component is facing the freezing area 5, and the output end of the second exhaust component is facing the rear end of the chassis 1.

[0061] The provision of the second exhaust assembly can further enhance the intensity of extracting cold air from the freezing area 5 , and the cooperation of the first exhaust assembly and the second exhaust assembly can allow the cold air to circulate faster in the refrigeration area 6 .

[0062] It should be noted that in this embodiment, only the first exhaust assembly can be provided, or the first exhaust assembly and the second exhaust assembly can be provided. In other specific embodiments, a third exhaust assembly can be provided directly below the first exhaust assembly. The more exhaust assemblies provided, the faster the cold air circulates in the refrigerated area 6. When the temperature in the refrigerated area 6 reaches a set value, the exhaust mechanism 8 stops working.

[0063] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments. As long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, they should be within the scope of protection required by the present invention, such as: different combinations of specific embodiments, different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A temperature-stratified vending machine, comprising a chassis (1) and a refrigeration module (2), wherein the refrigeration module (2) is installed in the chassis (1), and a plurality of cargo lanes (3) are provided in the chassis (1), characterized in that: include: A partition (4) is installed on the chassis (1) and is used to separate the cargo channel (3) in the chassis (1) into a freezing area (5) and a refrigeration area (6); a through slot (41) is provided between the partition (4) and the chassis (1) for exchanging cold air between the freezing area (5) and the refrigeration area (6); An air guide mechanism (7) is provided in the freezing area (5) and installed in the chassis (1), and is used to guide the cold air output by the refrigeration module (2) and circulate it within the freezing area (5); An exhaust mechanism (8) is provided in the refrigerated area (6) and installed in the chassis (1), and is used to draw cold air from the freezing area (5) into the refrigerated area (6) and circulate the cold air in the refrigerated area (6).

2. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide mechanism (7) comprises an air guide assembly (71), the air guide assembly (71) being mounted on the chassis (1), an air guide channel (72) being formed between the air guide assembly (71) and the chassis (1), the input end of the air guide assembly (71) being directed toward the air outlet of the refrigeration module (2), and the output end of the air guide assembly (71) being directed toward the partition (4).

3. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air guide assembly (71) comprises a ventilation member (711) and an air guide member (712); the ventilation member (711) is mounted on the chassis (1); the air guide member (712) is mounted on a first end of the ventilation member (711); and a second end of the air guide member (712) is provided with an air slot (7121) for passing cold air.

4. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the ventilation member (711) covers the air outlet of the refrigeration module (2), and the circumference of the ventilation member (711) from the bottom to the top tends to gradually decrease.

5. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of air outlet holes (7122) are formed in the middle of the air guide member (712), and the plurality of air outlet holes (7122) face the cargo channel (3).

6. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air guide mechanism (7) further comprises a first air guide plate (73), wherein the first air guide plate (73) is mounted on the front end of the partition plate (4), and the angle between the first air guide plate (73) and the partition plate (4) is 105-165°.

7. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 2 or 6, characterized in that: The air guide mechanism (7) further comprises a second air guide plate (74), a first end of the second air guide plate (74) being connected to the partition plate (4), a second end of the second air guide plate (74) being connected to the inner wall of the chassis (1), and an output end of the air guide assembly (71) facing the second air guide plate (74).

8. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust mechanism (8) comprises a first exhaust component, the first exhaust component being mounted on the rear end of the chassis (1), the input end of the first exhaust component facing the front end of the chassis (1), and the output end of the first exhaust component facing the partition (4).

9. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The exhaust mechanism (8) includes a second exhaust component, which is installed at the front end of the chassis (1), with an input end of the second exhaust component facing the freezing area (5) and an output end of the second exhaust component facing the rear end of the chassis (1).

10. The temperature-stratified vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a temperature detection mechanism disposed in the refrigerated area (6) for detecting the temperature in the refrigerated area (6), wherein the temperature detection mechanism is electrically connected to the exhaust mechanism (8).

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