Novel vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, and discloses a novel vending machine which is characterized in that a discharging bin used for receiving articles is arranged in a first cabinet body, a hinged movable door is arranged outside the first cabinet body, and the movable door is communicated with the discharging bin; the detection device is arranged at the position of the discharging bin and used for detecting whether objects in the discharging bin are taken out or not. The second cabinet body is stacked on the first cabinet body, and the interior of the second cabinet body is communicated with the interior of the first cabinet body; at least more than one motor is arranged on the inner wall of the second cabinet body, a screw rod is arranged at the output end of each motor, and an object with an adaptive nut is sleeved on each screw rod; the control screen is used for receiving signals and outputting the signals. According to the vending machine, the vertical space is effectively utilized, and the vending machine can contain more kinds of articles; and the intelligent level and the user experience of the vending machine are improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the advancement of technology and changes in people's consumption habits, vending machines, as a type of self-service equipment, have been widely used in various places, such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, and schools, bringing great convenience to people's lives. Traditional vending machines typically use mechanisms such as springs or slides to push goods down to the dispensing port for consumers to take.

[0003] To enrich the sales structure of vending machines, this study aims to design new types of vending machines and adopt different structures to achieve automatic vending.

[0004] Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to address the deficiencies in the prior art by providing a new type of vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A novel vending machine, comprising: a first cabinet, the first cabinet having an internal dispensing compartment for receiving items, and an external hinged door communicating with the dispensing compartment; a detection device located at the dispensing compartment for detecting whether an item has been removed from the dispensing compartment; a second cabinet, one or more of which are stacked on top of the first cabinet, the interior of the second cabinet communicating with the interior of the first cabinet; at least one motor on the inner wall of the second cabinet, the output end of which has a screw, and an item with a matching nut fitted onto the screw; and a control panel for receiving and outputting signals; wherein the control panel drives the motor to rotate, the motor drives the screw to rotate, and the item with the nut falls into the dispensing compartment under its own weight for removal.

[0007] Furthermore, the detection device includes an infrared emitting end disposed on one side of the discharge hopper and an infrared receiving end disposed on the other side of the discharge hopper, with the infrared emitting end and the infrared receiving end disposed opposite to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, there are two or more second cabinets, which are stacked vertically and are internally connected.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting component is provided between the second cabinet and the inner wall of the first cabinet, and between adjacent second cabinets. There is one or more connecting components, and each connecting component includes a rotatable hook and a hole that mates with the hook. The hook is rotatably placed in the hole to connect the second cabinet to the first cabinet and adjacent second cabinets.

[0010] Furthermore, the second cabinet is provided with connecting posts at the four corners, and the connecting posts are matched and limited by the four corners of the inner wall of the first cabinet.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. Compact structure and versatile functions: By dividing the vending machine into a first cabinet and a second cabinet stacked on top of it, vertical space is effectively utilized, allowing the vending machine to accommodate a wider variety of items. This design saves floor space while improving the vending machine's storage capacity and practicality.

[0013] 2. Intelligent Detection and Operation: The built-in detection device accurately detects whether an item has been removed, ensuring the vending machine responds precisely to customer purchases. Combined with the control panel's driving functions, customers can easily select and purchase the items they need, greatly improving the vending machine's intelligence and user experience.

[0014] 3. Flexible storage and retrieval mechanism: The motor and screw structure installed on the inner wall of the second cabinet allows items with nuts to fall stably into the discharge hopper under their own weight. This design not only simplifies the storage and retrieval process but also ensures the stability and safety of items during transportation.

[0015] 4. Convenient stacking and disassembly design: Through the design of connecting components and connecting columns, the second cabinet can be easily connected to or disassembled with the first cabinet or an adjacent second cabinet. This design not only facilitates the assembly and maintenance of the vending machine, but also allows the vending machine to be flexibly configured and adjusted according to the actual needs of the products sold.

[0016] 5. Improved Sales Efficiency and Economic Benefits: This new type of vending machine, through optimized structural design and intelligent functions, makes the sales process more efficient and convenient. At the same time, its compact structure and diverse functions enhance its market competitiveness, bringing higher economic benefits to businesses. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the first cabinet.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the second cabinet.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partially enlarged structural diagram.

[0023] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. First cabinet; 2. Discharge hopper; 3. Movable door; 4. Detection device; 5. Second cabinet; 6. Motor; 7. Screw; 8. Connecting assembly; 9. Hook; 10. Hole; 11. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] 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.

[0026] In view of the technical problems described in the background art, such as Figure 1-6As shown, a novel vending machine is provided, comprising: a first cabinet 1, the first cabinet 1 having an internal dispensing compartment 2 for receiving items, and an external hinged door 3 communicating with the dispensing compartment 2; a detection device 4 located at the dispensing compartment 2 for detecting whether an item has been removed from the dispensing compartment 2; a second cabinet 5, one or more of which are stacked on top of the first cabinet 1, the interior of the second cabinet 5 communicating with the interior of the first cabinet 1; at least one motor 6 on the inner wall of the second cabinet 5, the output end of the motor 6 having a screw 7, and an item with a matching nut fitted onto the screw 7; and a control screen for receiving and outputting signals; wherein the control screen drives the motor 6 to rotate, the motor 6 drives the screw 7 to rotate, and the item with the nut falls into the dispensing compartment 2 under its own weight for removal.

[0027] Furthermore, the detection device 4 includes an infrared emitting end disposed on one side of the discharge hopper 2 and an infrared receiving end disposed on the other side of the discharge hopper 2, with the infrared emitting end and the infrared receiving end disposed opposite to each other.

[0028] Furthermore, there are two or more second cabinets 5, which are stacked vertically and are internally connected.

[0029] Furthermore, a connecting component 8 is provided between the inner wall of the second cabinet 5 and the first cabinet 1, and between adjacent second cabinets 5. There is one or more connecting components 8. Each connecting component 8 includes a rotatable hook 9 and a hole 10 that mates with the hook 9. The hook 9 is rotatably placed in the hole 10 to connect the second cabinet 5 with the first cabinet 1 and adjacent second cabinets 5.

[0030] Furthermore, the second cabinet 5 is provided with connecting posts 11 at the four corners, and the connecting posts 11 cooperate with the four corners of the inner wall of the first cabinet 1 for positioning.

[0031] In the above technical solution, a new type of vending machine has a specific structure, which mainly consists of a first cabinet 1, a detection device 4, a second cabinet 5, and a control panel.

[0032] First cabinet 1: As the basic part of the vending machine, the first cabinet 1 has a dispensing compartment 2 inside to catch items falling from above. The first cabinet 1 has a hinged door 3 on the outside, which communicates with the dispensing compartment 2, making it easy for consumers to retrieve their purchased items. The door 3 can be designed as a sliding or rotating type, depending on the actual needs.

[0033] Detection device 4: Detection device 4 is located at the discharge hopper 2 and is used to detect whether an item has been removed. In this embodiment, detection device 4 uses infrared detection, specifically including an infrared transmitter located on one side of the discharge hopper 2 and an infrared receiver located on the other side of the discharge hopper 2. When an item is in the discharge hopper 2, it blocks the propagation path of infrared rays, and the infrared receiver cannot receive the signal; when the item is removed, the infrared rays can propagate normally to the infrared receiver, thereby triggering the detection signal.

[0034] Second cabinet 5: The second cabinet 5 is used to store items to be sold. In this embodiment, there is one or more second cabinets 5, which can be stacked on the first cabinet 1. The interior of the second cabinet 5 is connected to the interior of the first cabinet 1, ensuring that the items can fall smoothly into the discharge bin 2. At least one motor 6 is provided on the inner wall of the second cabinet 5. The number of motors 6 can be set according to the quantity of goods sold. The output end of the motor 6 is provided with a screw 7. Items with matching nuts are fitted on the screw 7. These items can be small commodities such as beverages and snacks. In use, these small commodities are usually placed in packaging bags, and the packaging bags are designed with nuts that match the screw 7. When the motor 6 rotates, the screw 7 also rotates. Due to the limiting effect of its own weight, the items will move stably on the screw 7 and fall into the discharge bin 2.

[0035] Control Panel: The control panel receives and outputs signals. It features a display page showing product information. Consumers can select the items they wish to purchase and pay the corresponding fees through the control panel. Upon receiving a purchase instruction, the control panel activates the corresponding motor 6, causing items with screws to fall into the discharge hopper 2. Simultaneously, the control panel can receive signals from the detection device 4 to determine whether the item has been successfully retrieved, facilitating subsequent settlement and management.

[0036] The specific usage process is as follows: The user selects the corresponding product on the control screen and pays the fee. The control screen issues a command to drive the motor 6 to rotate. Under the weight limit of the product, the product moves on the screw 7 and falls into the dispensing compartment 2. The user then removes the item through the movable door 3. When the detection device 4 detects that the item has been removed, the vending machine returns to its original state.

[0037] To improve the space utilization and flexibility of the vending machine, this embodiment uses two or more second cabinets 5, which can be stacked vertically. The interiors of the second cabinets 5 are interconnected, ensuring smooth transfer of items. Simultaneously, to enhance the connection stability between the second cabinets 5, this embodiment provides a connecting component 8 between the inner walls of the second cabinet 5 and the first cabinet 1, and between adjacent second cabinets 5. The connecting component 8 includes a rotatable hook 9 and a hole 10 that mates with the hook 9. The hook 9 can be rotatably positioned within the hole 10, thereby securely connecting the second cabinet 5 to the first cabinet 1 and adjacent second cabinets 5.

[0038] To improve the stability of the second cabinet 5 during the stacking process, this embodiment also provides connecting posts 11 at the four corners of the second cabinet 5. These connecting posts 11 cooperate with the four corners of the inner wall of the first cabinet 1 to limit movement and prevent the second cabinet 5 from shaking or shifting during the stacking process.

[0039] 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. A novel vending machine, characterized in that, include: The first cabinet has an internal discharge compartment for receiving items, and an external hinged door that communicates with the discharge compartment. A detection device is installed at the discharge hopper location and is used to detect whether the item in the discharge hopper has been removed. The second cabinet, which may be one or more, is stacked on top of the first cabinet and its interior is connected to the interior of the first cabinet; at least one motor is provided on the inner wall of the second cabinet, and the output end of the motor is provided with a screw, and an item with a matching nut is fitted on the screw; A control panel, used for receiving and outputting signals; in; The control panel drives the motor to rotate, and the motor drives the screw to rotate. The item with the nut falls into the discharge hopper under its own weight to be taken out.

2. The novel vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device includes an infrared transmitter located on one side of the discharge hopper and an infrared receiver located on the other side of the discharge hopper, with the infrared transmitter and the infrared receiver positioned opposite each other.

3. The novel vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two or more second cabinets, which are stacked vertically and are internally connected.

4. The novel vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second cabinet is provided with a connecting component between the inner wall of the first cabinet and the adjacent second cabinet. There is one or more connecting components. The connecting component includes a rotatable hook and a hole that mates with the hook. The hook is rotatably placed in the hole to connect the second cabinet with the first cabinet and the adjacent second cabinet.

5. The novel vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second cabinet has connecting posts at its four corners, which engage with and limit the movement of the inner wall of the first cabinet at its four corners.

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