Vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending equipment, and discloses an automatic vending machine, which comprises a shell, a storage bin, an automatic vending machine, an automatic vending machine and a control system, wherein the storage bin is arranged in the shell and is used for storing articles; the discharging device is arranged in the shell; the discharging device comprises a first motor, a screw rod and a pipe fitting; wherein the pipe fitting is communicated with the discharging port, the first motor drives the screw rod to rotate, and articles in the storage bin are conveyed to the temporary storage bin; the temporary storage bin is arranged in the storage bin, and the temporary storage bin is communicated with a discharge port of the pipe fitting; the material blocking device is arranged at a discharging port of the temporary storage bin and drives the discharging port of the temporary storage bin to be opened or closed. The control system is used for receiving signals and outputting the signals. According to the utility model, the delivery accuracy and efficiency are improved; the accidental falling and loss of commodities are effectively prevented; the temperature in the storage bin is effectively reduced, and the requirement for cold storage or freeze preservation of commodities is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic vending equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automation and intelligent technologies, vending machines, as a type of self-service equipment, have been widely used in various locations. Traditional vending machines typically use a pushing mechanism to push goods to the dispensing slot or drop them directly into it. However, this mechanism has some problems. When selling small products or snacks, it is difficult to effectively control the weight of the dispensed items, such as candy, small bags of snacks, or dried meat.

[0003] Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to address the deficiencies in the prior art by providing an automatic vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic vending machine, comprising: a shell; a storage compartment, wherein the storage compartment is disposed within the shell and is used to store items, and the lower part of the storage compartment has a discharge port; a dispensing device, wherein the dispensing device is disposed within the shell; the dispensing device includes a first motor, a screw driven by the first motor, and a pipe fitting surrounding the screw; wherein the pipe fitting communicates with the discharge port, and the first motor drives the screw to rotate, conveying the items in the storage compartment to a temporary storage compartment; a temporary storage compartment, wherein the temporary storage compartment is disposed within the storage compartment and communicates with the discharge port of the pipe fitting; a blocking device, wherein the blocking device is disposed at the discharge port of the temporary storage compartment, and the blocking device drives the opening or closing of the discharge port of the temporary storage compartment; and a control system, wherein the control system is used to receive signals and output signals.

[0006] Furthermore, the material blocking device includes a second motor, a lead screw connected to the output end of the second motor, a slide rail arranged parallel to the lead screw, and a baffle plate arranged on the slide rail; wherein, at least a portion of the baffle plate is sleeved on the lead screw, and the second motor drives the baffle plate to open or close the discharge port of the temporary storage bin.

[0007] Furthermore, it includes a refrigeration device, which is disposed on one side of the storage compartment; the refrigeration device includes a thermoelectric cooling chip and a cooling fan, the cooling fan is disposed on the cold side of the thermoelectric cooling chip, and the storage compartment has a vent on the side opposite to the cooling fan, and the cooling fan blows cold air into the storage compartment.

[0008] Furthermore, a discharge hopper is provided below the material blocking device. When the material blocking device opens the discharge port of the temporary storage bin, the items in the temporary storage bin fall into the discharge hopper and are removed.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] Optimized dispensing device: By employing a combination of a screw and tubing driven by a primary motor, smooth and continuous conveying of items within the storage compartment is achieved. This improves dispensing accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, the combination of the screw and tubing makes the device suitable for various shapes and sizes of goods, enhancing the vending machine's versatility and flexibility.

[0011] A flexible material-stopping device enables precise control of the dispensing port in the temporary storage compartment, effectively preventing accidental drops and losses of goods. This design not only improves the reliability and stability of the vending machine but also provides users with a more convenient and efficient shopping experience.

[0012] The highly efficient cooling system enables precise temperature control within the storage compartment. A semiconductor cooling chip rapidly cools the contents, and a cooling fan circulates the cool air into the compartment, effectively lowering the temperature and meeting the needs of refrigerated or frozen goods. This design not only enhances the vending machine's applicability and practicality but also provides users with a fresher and safer selection of products. Furthermore, its compact design occupies less space compared to traditional compressor-based systems. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the discharge device.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material blocking device.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigeration device.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Shell; 2. Storage bin; 3. Discharge device; 4. First motor; 5. Screw; 6. Pipe fitting; 7. Temporary storage bin; 8. Material blocking device; 9. Second motor; 10. Lead screw; 11. Slide rail; 12. Baffle; 13. Refrigeration device; 14. Semiconductor cooling chip; 15. Cooling fan; 16. Discharge hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "several" or "more than" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or it can include contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Moreover, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature being 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" of a second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] In view of the technical problems described in the background art, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, an automatic vending machine is provided, comprising: a housing 1; a storage compartment 2 disposed within the housing 1 for storing items, the storage compartment 2 having a dispensing port at its lower part; a dispensing device 3 disposed within the housing 1; the dispensing device 3 including a first motor 4, a screw 5 driven by the first motor 4, and a pipe 6 surrounding the screw 5; wherein the pipe 6 communicates with the dispensing port, the first motor 4 drives the screw 5 to rotate, conveying the items in the storage compartment 2 to a temporary storage compartment 7; a temporary storage compartment 7 disposed within the storage compartment 2, the temporary storage compartment 7 communicating with the dispensing port of the pipe 6; a blocking device 8 disposed at the dispensing port of the temporary storage compartment 7, the blocking device 8 driving the opening or closing of the dispensing port of the temporary storage compartment 7; and a control system for receiving and outputting signals.

[0023] This vending machine is used to sell small items such as candy, small bags of beef jerky, and small bags of pork jerky. In the above technical solution, the casing 1 serves as the external structure of the vending machine, protecting the internal equipment and providing an interactive interface for the user. The storage compartment 2 is located inside the casing 1 and is used to store items to be sold. It has a discharge port at the bottom to allow items to flow out smoothly. The dispensing device 3 is one of the core components of the vending machine, including a first motor 4, a screw 5, and a pipe 6. The threads on the screw 5 are configured according to the size of the small items being sold, and the pipe 6 is a hollow structure. The first motor 4 drives the screw 5 to rotate, placing the items in the storage compartment 2 between the threads on the screw 5 and conveying them along the pipe 6 to the temporary storage compartment 7. The pipe 6 communicates with the discharge port of the storage compartment 2, ensuring that items can smoothly enter the pipe 6. The temporary storage compartment 7 is located inside the storage compartment 2 and communicates with the discharge port of the pipe 6. The function of the temporary storage bin 7 is to temporarily store items conveyed by the discharging device 3, awaiting the opening of the discharge port by the blocking device 8 before discharging. The blocking device 8 is located at the discharge port of the temporary storage bin 7 and is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port. The control system is used to receive signals input by the user (such as selecting goods, payment, etc.) and output corresponding control commands according to the signals to drive the discharging device 3 and the blocking device 8 to work.

[0024] The specific usage process is as follows: After the user selects the product on the control system, the control system outputs a command to the discharge device 3. The first motor 4 rotates and drives the screw 5 to transfer the product to the temporary storage bin 7. When the first motor 4 stops, the material blocking device 8 drives the discharge port of the temporary storage bin 7, and the product falls from the temporary storage bin 7, completing the entire sales process.

[0025] like Figure 5As shown, the material blocking device 8 includes a second motor 9, a lead screw 10 connected to the output end of the second motor 9, a slide rail 11 arranged parallel to the lead screw, and a baffle 12 arranged on the slide rail 11; wherein, at least a portion of the baffle 12 is sleeved on the lead screw, and the second motor 9 drives the baffle 12 to open or close the discharge port of the temporary storage bin 7.

[0026] In this embodiment, the material blocking device 8 includes a second motor 9, a lead screw 10, a slide rail 11, and a baffle 12. The second motor 9 drives the lead screw 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the baffle 12, which is sleeved on the lead screw 10, to move along the slide rail 11, thereby realizing the opening and closing operation of the discharge port.

[0027] refer to Figure 6 As shown, the present invention also includes a refrigeration device 13, which is disposed on one side of the storage compartment 2. The refrigeration device 13 includes a semiconductor cooling chip 14 and a cooling fan 15. The cooling fan 15 is disposed on the cold side of the semiconductor cooling chip 14. The storage compartment 2 is provided with a vent on the side opposite to the cooling fan 15. The cooling fan 15 blows cold air into the storage compartment 2.

[0028] The temperature inside the storage compartment 2 is effectively reduced by the refrigeration unit 13, thus meeting the requirements for refrigerated or frozen items. Due to its compact structure, compared to traditional compressor-based refrigeration systems, it is smaller, occupies less space, and reduces production costs.

[0029] Below the material blocking device 8 is a discharge hopper 16. When the material blocking device 8 opens the discharge port of the temporary storage bin 7, the items in the temporary storage bin 7 fall into the discharge hopper 16 and are removed.

[0030] The above does not limit the technical scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that, include: case, A storage compartment is disposed within the housing and is used to store items. The lower part of the storage compartment has a discharge port. A discharge device is disposed within the housing; the discharge device includes a first motor, a screw driven by the first motor, and a pipe surrounding the screw; wherein the pipe communicates with the discharge port, and the first motor drives the screw to rotate, thereby conveying the items in the storage compartment to the temporary storage compartment; A temporary storage bin is provided inside the storage bin and is connected to the discharge port of the pipe fitting. A material blocking device is provided at the discharge port of the temporary storage bin, and the material blocking device is driven to open or close the discharge port of the temporary storage bin; A control system, which is used to receive signals and output signals.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking device includes a second motor, a lead screw connected to the output end of the second motor, a slide rail arranged parallel to the lead screw, and a baffle plate arranged on the slide rail; wherein, at least a portion of the baffle plate is sleeved on the lead screw, and the second motor drives the baffle plate to open or close the discharge port of the temporary storage bin.

3. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device includes a refrigeration unit, which is located on one side of the storage compartment. The refrigeration unit includes a thermoelectric cooler and a cooling fan. The cooling fan is located on the cold side of the thermoelectric cooler. The storage compartment has a vent on the side opposite to the cooling fan. The cooling fan blows cold air into the storage compartment.

4. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Below the material blocking device is a discharge hopper. When the material blocking device opens the discharge port of the temporary storage bin, the items in the temporary storage bin fall into the discharge hopper and are removed.

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