Combined structure of modularized vending machine
The modular design of L-shaped and Z-shaped buckles solves the problems of difficult transportation and inflexible combination of vending machines, enabling convenient assembly and adaptable combination, suitable for vending machine applications in different locations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423096246.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing vending machines are large, integrated structures, which are difficult to transport and cannot be freely assembled and combined according to needs, thus limiting their application locations.
Adopting a modular design, the vending cabinets can be disassembled and combined through structures such as L-shaped buckles, Z-shaped buckles and locking heads, allowing multiple vending cabinets to be freely assembled into vending machines of different sizes.
It enables convenient handling and flexible combination of vending machines, adapting to different site sizes, reducing application site restrictions, and improving the convenience of transportation and assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a modular vending machine assembly structure. Background Technology
[0002] Blind box sales are increasingly favored by young people. Currently, existing blind box vending machines are mainly made of sheet metal and are relatively large in size. For example, there is a panoramic blind box smart vending machine disclosed in patent announcement number CN218384099U, and another automatic vending machine disclosed in patent announcement number CN209571012U. These machines are relatively labor-intensive and resource-intensive to transport. Moreover, due to space limitations in some places, large blind box vending machines cannot be accommodated, which greatly limits the application of automatic vending machines.
[0003] In summary, existing vending machines are large, integrated vending machines, which are not only difficult to transport, but also cannot be freely assembled and combined according to needs, thus greatly limiting their application locations. Utility Model Content
[0004] One of the objectives of this utility model is to provide a modular vending machine assembly structure, which aims to solve the technical problems of existing integrated vending machines being difficult to transport, unable to be freely assembled and combined according to needs, and having limited application locations.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a modular automatic vending machine assembly structure, comprising several vending cabinets. Each vending cabinet has six sides: top, bottom, left side, right side, front side, and rear side. A first slot communicating with the interior of the vending cabinet is provided on the top surface, and an L-shaped buckle is provided on the bottom surface. The L-shaped buckle on one vending cabinet is used to engage with the first slot on another vending cabinet. Z-shaped buckles and second slots are respectively provided on the left and right sides, with the second slot communicating with the interior of the vending cabinet. The Z-shaped buckle on one vending cabinet engages with the second slot on another vending cabinet. A locking head is provided on the top surface, and a locking hole is provided on the rear side. The locking head on one vending cabinet is threadedly connected to a locking element passing through the locking hole on another vending cabinet for locking.
[0006] Furthermore, an installation groove is provided on the left side, and the Z-shaped buckle includes a connecting part and a snap-fit part. The connecting part and the snap-fit part are connected to form a Z-shaped structure. The connecting part is fixed in the installation groove, and the snap-fit part is snap-fitted and adapted to a second slot on another vending machine.
[0007] Furthermore, there are two Z-shaped buckles and two second slots, with each second slot corresponding to one of the Z-shaped buckles, and the two Z-shaped buckles are located at the top and bottom of the left side, respectively.
[0008] Furthermore, several grooves are formed on the left side, and the isolation portions between adjacent grooves form reinforcing ribs.
[0009] Furthermore, the locking head includes a connecting angle seat and a connecting post. The connecting angle seat is fixed on the top surface, and the connecting post is connected and fixed to the connecting angle seat. The connecting post extends from the front side to the rear side, and a threaded hole for threaded connection with the locking member is formed in the connecting post along its axial direction.
[0010] Furthermore, there are two locking heads, which are spaced apart along the direction from the left side to the right side.
[0011] Furthermore, there are four first slots and four L-shaped buckles, with each first slot corresponding to one L-shaped buckle. The four first slots are respectively located at the four corners of the top surface; the four L-shaped buckles are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom surface.
[0012] Furthermore, the connecting corner bracket and the connecting column are integrally connected.
[0013] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib is provided at the position where the connecting part and the snap-fit part are connected.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. This utility model modularizes vending machines, allowing multiple vending cabinets to be freely connected and arranged according to the size of the site, thus forming vending machines of different sizes. This makes them convenient to assemble in different locations, and overcomes the technical defects of existing integrated vending machines, such as difficulty in transportation and inability to be freely assembled according to needs.
[0016] 2. When assembling two vending machines vertically, insert the L-shaped buckle on one vending machine into the first slot on the other vending machine, and then thread the locking device through the locking hole on one vending machine to the locking head on the other vending machine to lock it in place. This will secure the two vending machines vertically. Alternatively, when assembling two vending machines vertically, insert the Z-shaped buckle on one vending machine into the second slot on the other vending machine. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vending machine of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram from a different angle;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-type buckle structure involved in the embodiment;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vending machine from another angle in the embodiment;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two vending machines joined together in the embodiment.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram illustrating the two vending machines connected vertically in the embodiment.
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Another structural diagram from a different angle;
[0024] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of two vending machines joined together side by side.
[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0026] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram illustrating the combination of multiple vending machines in an embodiment.
[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0028] Numbering in each attached figure:
[0029] 1. Vending machine; 10. Top surface; 100. First slot; 101. Locking head; 102. Connecting corner bracket; 103. Connecting post; 104. Threaded hole; 11. Bottom surface; 110. L-shaped buckle; 12. Left side; 120. Z-shaped buckle; 121. Groove; 122. Mounting groove; 123. Connecting part; 124. Snap-fit part; 125. Reinforcing rib; 13. Right side; 130. Second slot; 14. Front side; 15. Rear side; 150. Locking hole; 2. Locking fastener. Detailed Implementation
[0030] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0034] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 11 This utility model provides a modular automatic vending machine assembly structure, including several vending cabinets 1. The cabinet body of the vending cabinet 1 is made of plastic material. The six sides of the vending cabinet 1 are top surface 10, bottom surface 11, left side surface 12, right side surface 13, front side surface 14 and rear side surface 15. The top surface 10 is provided with a first slot 100 that communicates with the inside of the vending cabinet 1. The bottom surface 11 is provided with an L-shaped buckle 110. The L-shaped buckle 110 on one vending cabinet 1 is used to engage and adapt with the first slot 100 on another vending cabinet 1. Z-shaped buckles 120 and second slots 130 are respectively provided on the left side 12 and the right side 13. The second slots 130 are connected to the inside of the vending machine 1. The Z-shaped buckles 120 on one vending machine 1 are engaged and matched with the second slots 130 on the other vending machine 1. A locking head 101 is provided on the top surface 10, and a locking hole 150 is provided on the rear side 15. The locking head 101 on one vending machine 1 is threadedly connected and locked with a locking element that passes through the locking hole 150 on the other vending machine 1.
[0035] As can be seen from the above, this utility model, by modularly combining vending machines, allows multiple vending cabinets 1 to be freely connected and combined as needed. The vending cabinets 1 can be freely arranged according to the size of the site, thereby forming vending machines of different sizes. This makes it convenient to assemble in different locations, is practical, effectively reduces the limitations of application sites, and overcomes the technical defects of existing integrated vending machines, such as difficulty in transportation and inability to be freely assembled and combined according to needs.
[0036] It should be noted that the vending machine of this utility model is used to sell blind boxes; of course, in other embodiments, the vending machine of this utility model can also be used to sell gifts, which is not limited here.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 - Figure 11 When two vending machines 1 are combined and spliced, the L-shaped buckle 110 on one vending machine 1 is inserted into the first slot 100 on the other vending machine 1, and then the locking part is threaded through the locking hole 150 on the vending machine 1 and connected to the locking head 101 on the other vending machine 1 to lock it, thus realizing the combination and splicing of the two vending machines 1.
[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 When assembling two vending machines 1 side by side, insert the Z-shaped buckle 120 on one vending machine 1 into the second slot 130 on the other vending machine 1, as shown in the reference. Figure 10 and Figure 11 For the bottom layer of adjacent left and right spliced vending machines 1, a locking element 2 can be installed between the L-shaped buckle 110 of one vending machine and the L-shaped buckle 110 of another vending machine. The locking element locks the bottom layer of adjacent left and right spliced vending machines 1. Since the locking element is threadedly connected to the locking head 101 to lock the two spliced vending machines 1, the upper adjacent left and right spliced vending machines 1 will not come loose. In this way, the two vending machines 1 can be combined and fixed left and right, improving the effect of combination and fixing and preventing loosening.
[0039] It should be noted that the locking component is a screw, and the direction in which the locking component passes through is as follows: Figure 7 As shown.
[0040] In this embodiment, a mounting groove 122 is provided on the left side 12, as shown in the figure. Figure 3The Z-type buckle 120 includes a connecting part 123 and a snap-fit part 124. The connecting part 123 and the snap-fit part 124 are connected to form a Z-shaped structure. The connecting part can be fixed in the mounting groove 122 with screws. The snap-fit part on one vending machine 1 is snapped into the second slot 130 on another vending machine 1, thereby realizing the left and right combination and splicing of two vending machines 1. Among them, the connection position between the connecting part 123 and the snap-fit part 124 is provided with a reinforcing rib 125 to improve the connection performance between the connecting part 123 and the snap-fit part 124.
[0041] In this embodiment, there are two Z-shaped buckles 120 and two second slots 130. Each second slot 130 corresponds to each Z-shaped buckle 120. The two Z-shaped buckles 120 are located at the top and bottom of the left side 12, which can improve the fixing effect after the two vending cabinets 1 are combined and spliced, and prevent loosening.
[0042] In this embodiment, a number of grooves 121 are also provided on the left side 12, and the isolation portion between adjacent grooves 121 forms a reinforcing portion. This can avoid affecting the strength of the left side 12 of the vending machine 1 due to the installation groove 122 provided on the left side 12 of the vending machine 1.
[0043] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 ,and Figure 2 The locking head 101 includes a connecting angle seat 102 and a connecting post 103. The connecting angle seat 102 and the connecting post 103 are integrally connected, eliminating the assembly process between the connecting angle seat 102 and the connecting post 103. The connecting angle seat 102 can be fixed to the top surface 10 with screws. The connecting post 103 is connected and fixed to the connecting angle seat 102. The connecting post 103 extends from the front side 14 to the rear side 15. A threaded hole 104 for threaded connection with the locking member is opened in the connecting post 103 along its axial direction. Therefore, when two vending machines 1 are assembled vertically, the Z-shaped buckle 120 on one vending machine 1 is inserted into the second slot 130 on the other vending machine 1, and then the locking member is threaded along its axial direction. Figure 7 The direction shown indicates that the lock passes through the locking hole 150 on the vending machine 1 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 104 of the connecting post 103 on another vending machine 1 to lock it in place, thereby realizing the upper and lower combination and locking of the two vending machines 1.
[0044] In this embodiment, two locking heads 101 are provided on the vending machine 1. The two locking heads 101 are spaced apart along the left side 12 toward the right side 13. In this way, when the two vending machines 1 are combined and spliced together, the fixing effect between the two vending machines 1 can be improved.
[0045] In this embodiment, four first slots 100 and four L-shaped buckles 110 are provided, with each first slot 100 corresponding to one L-shaped buckle 110. The four first slots 100 are respectively located at the four corners of the top surface 10; the four L-shaped buckles 110 are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom surface 11. Therefore, by engaging the four first slots 100 with the four L-shaped buckles 110, the fixing effect between the two vending machines 1 assembled vertically can be further improved.
[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A modular automatic vending machine assembly structure, characterized in that, The system includes several vending machines, each with six sides: top, bottom, left, right, front, and rear. The top side has a first slot that communicates with the interior of the vending machine, and the bottom side has an L-shaped buckle. The L-shaped buckle on one vending machine is used to engage with the first slot on another vending machine. A locking head is provided on the top side, and a locking hole is provided on the rear side. The locking head on one vending machine is threadedly connected to a locking element passing through the locking hole on another vending machine. The left and right sides each have a Z-shaped buckle and a second slot, the second slot communicating with the interior of the vending machine. The Z-shaped buckle on one vending machine engages with the second slot on another vending machine.
2. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation groove is provided on the left side. The Z-shaped buckle includes a connecting part and a snap-fit part. The connecting part and the snap-fit part are connected to form a Z-shaped structure. The connecting part is fixed in the installation groove. The snap-fit part is snap-fitted and adapted to a second slot on another vending machine.
3. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two Z-shaped buckles and two slots are provided, with each second slot corresponding to one of the Z-shaped buckles. The two Z-shaped buckles are located at the top and bottom of the left side, respectively.
4. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several grooves are also formed on the left side, and the isolation parts between adjacent grooves form reinforcing ribs.
5. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking head includes a connecting angle seat and a connecting post. The connecting angle seat is fixed on the top surface, and the connecting post is connected and fixed to the connecting angle seat. The connecting post extends from the front side to the rear side, and a threaded hole for threaded connection with the locking member is opened in the connecting post along its axial direction.
6. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two locking heads, which are spaced apart along the direction from the left side to the right side.
7. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are four first slots and four L-shaped buckles. Each first slot corresponds to one L-shaped buckle. The four first slots are respectively located at the four corners of the top surface; the four L-shaped buckles are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom surface.
8. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting corner bracket and the connecting column are integrally connected.
9. The modular automatic vending machine assembly structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection between the connecting part and the snap-fit part is provided with a reinforcing rib.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Blind box machine
CN209571012U
Panoramic blind box intelligent vending machine
CN218384099U