Anti-damage structure of self-service coffee machine
By designing elastic and transmission components in the self-service coffee machine to push the camera assembly out, combined with blocking components and a protective plate, the problem of camera vulnerability is solved, achieving rapid response and concealment, and improving the equipment's security capabilities.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422591832.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
The surveillance cameras of self-service coffee machines can be easily discovered or deliberately damaged by vandals, resulting in monitoring failure and causing property losses.
A vandal-proof structure for a self-service coffee machine was designed, including an elastic component and a transmission component inside the machine casing. The elastic component pushes the movable component to pop out the camera assembly. Combined with a blocking component and a protective plate, the camera assembly is concealed and can respond quickly to capture images, preventing damage.
It improves the security of self-service coffee machines, reduces the risk of not being able to capture images of the external environment of the equipment when it is damaged, and is both concealed and reliable, protecting the camera components from damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of self-service coffee machines, and more specifically, to a vandal-proof structure for self-service coffee machines. Background Technology
[0002] Self-service coffee machines are usually placed in areas with high traffic and complex environments, such as shopping malls, airports, and train stations, which makes them easy targets for vandalism or theft. In order to protect these devices and reduce potential property losses, traditional self-service coffee machines usually use surveillance cameras fixed to the outside of the machine casing for recording.
[0003] However, while this type of surveillance camera can capture vandalism, its exposed nature makes it easy for vandals to detect or deliberately damage it, leading to surveillance failure and consequently property loss.
[0004] Therefore, we have made improvements to this by proposing a vandal-proof structure for self-service coffee machines. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem that the surveillance cameras of existing self-service coffee machines are easily detected or deliberately damaged by vandals.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives and improve the above-mentioned problems, this utility model provides a vandal-proof structure for a self-service coffee machine, including a housing. A mounting shell is fixedly provided at the top of the housing. An opening is provided at the top of the mounting shell, which extends through the housing to the top of the housing. An elastic element is provided inside the mounting shell, and a movable element is provided at the top of the elastic element. A camera assembly is provided at the top of the movable element. A connecting shell is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting shell. A transmission element is provided inside the connecting shell, and a blocking element is provided on one side of the transmission element.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the elastic element includes a spring fixed to the bottom of the inside of the mounting shell, the movable element includes a mounting plate fixed to the top of the spring, and the camera assembly includes a mounting box fixed to the top of the mounting plate, with cameras provided on all four sides of the mounting box.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the blocking member includes a baffle that is slidably connected to the top of the inner part of the connecting shell. A storage groove is provided on the side of the baffle near the mounting box. The side of the baffle near the mounting box extends through the mounting shell to the top of the mounting plate. The mounting box is located inside the storage groove.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a connecting cylinder is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the baffle, and the transmission component includes a threaded rod that is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting cylinder, and the end of the threaded rod near the mounting shell is rotatably connected to the connecting shell.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a second conductive ring is provided above the mounting plate, and the second conductive ring is electrically connected to four cameras. A first conductive ring is fixedly provided at the top of the inside of the mounting shell below the opening, and the first conductive ring is located above the second conductive ring.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top of the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, and a number of buffer blocks are fixedly provided at the bottom of the mounting groove. The second conductive ring is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting groove, and the number of buffer blocks are all fixedly connected to the second conductive ring.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a protective disc is provided inside the opening located above the mounting shell, and the protective disc is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting box.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a transparent protective shell is detachably connected to the top of the mounting shell, and the transparent protective shell and the mounting shell are detachably connected by screws.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the casing is provided with lighting lamps on all four sides.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] In the scheme of this application:
[0017] 1. By setting up a camera component and a blocking component, when the machine casing is subjected to a large impact, the blocking component is moved by the transmission component, causing the camera component to be ejected, thereby capturing the external scene through the camera component. It can respond quickly when subjected to impact or damage, and should also have the characteristics of concealment and reliability, improve the security protection capability of the self-service coffee machine, reduce the risk of not being able to capture the external scene of the equipment when it is damaged, and solve the problem that the monitoring camera of the self-service coffee machine in the prior art is easily discovered or deliberately damaged by vandals;
[0018] 2. By setting up a protective plate, the camera component is protected, which solves the problem that the camera component is easily damaged in the prior art. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 A structural diagram of the anti-vandalism structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in this application;
[0020] Figure 2 An exploded structural diagram of the mounting shell and the transparent protective shell in the anti-vandalism structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in this application;
[0021] Figure 3An exploded view of the baffle and connecting cylinder in the anti-vandalism structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in this application;
[0022] Figure 4 A frontal cross-sectional structural diagram of the anti-vandalism structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in this application;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of A in the middle.
[0024] The image shows:
[0025] 1. Housing; 201. Mounting shell; 202. Transparent protective shell; 203. Spring; 301. Mounting plate; 302. Mounting box; 303. Protective plate; 401. Camera; 501. Baffle; 502. Storage slot; 601. Connecting cylinder; 602. Threaded rod; 603. Motor; 701. Connecting shell; 801. Conductive ring No. 1; 802. Conductive ring No. 2; 803. Mounting slot; 804. Buffer block; 901. Lighting lamp. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.
[0030] Example 1
[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A vandal-proof structure for a self-service coffee machine includes a housing 1, which is the exterior of the self-service coffee machine. A mounting shell 201 is fixedly installed at the top of the interior of the housing 1. An opening is provided at the top of the mounting shell 201, which extends through the housing 1 to the top of the housing 1. An elastic element is provided inside the mounting shell 201, and a movable element is provided at the top of the elastic element. The movable element is used to eject a camera component via the elastic element. The camera component is located at the top of the movable element and is used to capture images. A connecting shell 701 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting shell 201. A transmission element is provided inside the connecting shell 701, and a blocking element is provided on one side of the transmission element to prevent the movable element from being ejected.
[0032] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic element includes a spring 203 fixed to the bottom of the inner part of the mounting housing 201. The spring 203 is used to push the movable element upward by elastic force. The movable element includes a mounting plate 301 fixed to the top of the spring 203. The camera assembly includes a mounting box 302 fixed to the top of the mounting plate 301. Cameras 401 are provided around the mounting box 302. The four cameras 401 capture the scene around the housing 1. By placing the cameras 401 above the housing 1, the height of the housing 1 can be used to increase the range of the captured scene. At the same time, because it is above, it is difficult for outsiders to notice the device above, thereby further improving the concealment.
[0033] Further, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the blocking component includes a baffle 501 that is slidably connected to the top of the inner part of the connecting shell 701. The baffle 501 is used to prevent the mounting plate 301 from being spring-loaded. The baffle 501 is moved back and forth by the transmission component, thereby controlling the pop-out of the mounting plate 301. A storage groove 502 is provided on the side of the baffle 501 near the mounting box 302. The side of the baffle 501 near the mounting box 302 extends through the mounting shell 201 to the top of the mounting plate 301. The mounting box 302 is located inside the storage groove 502.
[0034] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a connecting cylinder 601 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the baffle 501. The transmission component includes a threaded rod 602 that is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting cylinder 601. One end of the threaded rod 602 near the mounting shell 201 is rotatably connected to the connecting shell 701. A motor 603 is fixedly provided inside the connecting shell 701. The output end of the motor 603 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 602. A controller and a vibration sensor are provided inside the housing 1. The vibration sensor is electrically connected to the motor 603 through the controller. When the outside of the housing 1 is subjected to a large impact, the vibration sensor will detect it and the controller will start the motor 603.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] The vandal-proof structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in Example 1 has been further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a second conductive ring 802 is provided above the mounting plate 301. The second conductive ring 802 is electrically connected to four cameras 401. A first conductive ring 801 is fixedly provided at the top of the inside of the mounting shell 201 below the opening. A power supply is provided inside the housing 1. The power supply is electrically connected to the first conductive ring 801 through a switch. The first conductive ring 801 is located above the second conductive ring 802. When the first conductive ring 801 and the second conductive ring 802 are in contact, the power from the power supply is transmitted to the camera 401 through the first conductive ring 801 and the second conductive ring 802, thereby activating the camera 401 to capture images.
[0037] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, the top of the mounting plate 301 is provided with a mounting groove 803, which is annular. Several buffer blocks 804 are fixedly provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 803. The buffer blocks 804 are used to buffer the impact force between the mounting plate 301 and the mounting shell 201. The second conductive ring 802 is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting groove 803, and the several buffer blocks 804 are all fixedly connected to the second conductive ring 802.
[0038] Example 3
[0039] The vandal-proof structure of the self-service coffee machine provided in Embodiments 1 and 2 has been further optimized, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a protective disc 303 is provided inside the opening above the mounting housing 201. The protective disc 303 is used to block the top of the camera 401 and the opening, thus hiding the camera 401 inside the opening and providing protection. The protective disc 303 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting box 302.
[0040] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a transparent protective shell 202 is detachably connected to the top of the mounting shell 201. This detachable connection allows the user to remove the transparent protective shell 202 and press the spring 203 back in. Then, the motor 603 is activated, and the baffle 501 is used to block the mounting plate 301 again via the threaded rod 602 and the connecting cylinder 601, thus restoring the mounting plate 301. The transparent protective shell 202 is detachably connected to the mounting shell 201 by screws. The transparent protective shell 202 is used to prevent the mounting box 302 and the camera 401 from being damaged after popping out.
[0041] Further, such as Figure 1As shown, the housing 1 is equipped with four lights 901 around its perimeter. The four lights 901 are electrically connected to the vibration sensor via a controller and to the power supply via a switch. When the housing 1 is subjected to a large impact, the vibration sensor activates the four lights 901 via the controller to prevent the camera 401 from capturing images of poor quality due to insufficient ambient light.
[0042] The usage process of the anti-vandalism structure for the self-service coffee machine provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0043] When the housing 1 is subjected to a large impact, the vibration sensor activates the motor 603 and four lights 901 via the controller. The motor 603 drives the threaded rod 602 to rotate. The threaded rod 602 drives the baffle 501 to move through the threaded connection with the connecting cylinder 601, causing it to disengage from the mounting plate 301. After the mounting plate 301 is no longer obstructed, it is pushed upward by the elastic force of the spring 203, causing the first conductive ring 801 to contact the second conductive ring 802. Electricity is transmitted through the first conductive ring 801 and the second conductive ring 802 to the four cameras 401, thereby activating the four cameras 401 to capture images.
[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0045] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A vandal-proof structure for a self-service coffee machine, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), and a mounting shell (201) is fixedly provided at the top of the housing (1). The top of the mounting shell (201) has an opening and extends through the housing (1) to the top of the housing (1). An elastic element is provided inside the mounting shell (201), and a movable element is provided at the top of the elastic element. A camera assembly is provided at the top of the movable element. A connecting shell (701) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting shell (201). A transmission element is provided inside the connecting shell (701), and a blocking element is provided on one side of the transmission element.
2. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element includes a spring (203) fixed to the bottom of the inside of the mounting housing (201), the movable element includes a mounting plate (301) fixed to the top of the spring (203), and the camera assembly includes a mounting box (302) fixed to the top of the mounting plate (301). Cameras (401) are provided on all four sides of the mounting box (302).
3. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking component includes a baffle (501) that is slidably connected to the top of the inner part of the connecting shell (701). The baffle (501) has a storage groove (502) on the side near the mounting box (302). The side of the baffle (501) near the mounting box (302) extends through the mounting shell (201) to the top of the mounting plate (301). The mounting box (302) is located inside the storage groove (502).
4. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom end of the baffle (501) is fixedly provided with a connecting cylinder (601), and the transmission component includes a threaded rod (602) that is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting cylinder (601). The end of the threaded rod (602) near the mounting shell (201) is rotatably connected to the connecting shell (701).
5. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, A second conductive ring (802) is provided above the mounting plate (301). The second conductive ring (802) is electrically connected to four cameras (401). A first conductive ring (801) is fixedly provided at the top of the inside of the mounting shell (201) below the opening. The first conductive ring (801) is located above the second conductive ring (802).
6. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the mounting plate (301) is provided with a mounting groove (803), and a number of buffer blocks (804) are fixedly provided at the bottom of the mounting groove (803). The second conductive ring (802) is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting groove (803), and the number of buffer blocks (804) are all fixedly connected to the second conductive ring (802).
7. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, A protective disc (303) is provided inside the opening located above the mounting shell (201), and the protective disc (303) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting box (302).
8. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the mounting shell (201) is detachably connected to a transparent protective shell (202), and the transparent protective shell (202) and the mounting shell (201) are detachably connected by screws.
9. The anti-vandalism structure for a self-service coffee machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, Lighting lamps (901) are provided around the casing (1).