Cigarette filter tip vending machine

Abstract

The cigarette filter tip vending machine comprises a box body and a main body, the bottom of the box body is provided with a main goods outlet, the main body is arranged in the box body, the main body comprises a material storage box, a material conveying device and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is transversely arranged in the box body, the middle of the bottom plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the material storage box is arranged on the bottom plate; the material conveying device is arranged at the mounting hole, and a side goods outlet is formed in the side, corresponding to the material conveying direction of the material conveying device, of the material storage box. The cigarette filter tip vending machine is compact in internal structure, space is saved, and the storage box is provided with the side delivery port, so that the process from delivery of the cigarette filter tips from the storage box to delivery is more efficient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a cigarette filter vending machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's health awareness, people are increasingly aware of the harm of smoking to health. A large amount of harmful chemicals such as tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, benzopyrene, etc. will be produced when a cigarette is burned. Tar is an important factor leading to lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Nicotine is addictive and harmful to the cardiovascular system. Therefore, the demand for products to reduce the harm of smoking is also increasing.

[0003] As a simple and relatively low-cost smoking aid, the market demand for filter tips is huge. It can effectively intercept and adsorb tar by physical barrier, adsorption, etc., reducing the amount of tar entering the human body, thereby reducing the damage to the lungs, respiratory tract, etc. At the same time, it can also reduce the harm of nicotine to the cardiovascular system, etc. It can filter out carbon monoxide, heavy metals, benzopyrene and other harmful substances produced by burning cigarettes, and reduce the toxic effects of these substances on the body. Filter tips are very convenient to use, just need to be put on a cigarette. Moreover, disposable filter tips can be discarded after use without cleaning. Washable filter tips only need to be cleaned regularly to maintain good filtering effect and hygiene, and are relatively convenient to use.

[0004] Currently, the main selling channels for filter tips are online and offline purchase channels. Online shopping requires waiting for express delivery, and cannot obtain goods immediately as offline purchase. For consumers who urgently need to use filter tips, this waiting may bring inconvenience and cannot immediately meet their use needs. When purchasing offline, only some convenience stores, supermarkets, etc. will sell filter tips. Moreover, offline stores have fixed business hours, and consumers can only go to purchase during the business hours. For some busy or time-inconsistent consumers, it is difficult to find a suitable time to purchase offline. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a cigarette filter vending machine to solve the problem of inconvenience in purchasing filter tips in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cigarette filter vending machine comprises a box body and a main body, the bottom of the box body is provided with a total delivery port; the main body is arranged in the box body, the main body comprises a material storage box, a material conveying device, a bottom plate and a controller, the bottom plate is transversely arranged in the box body, the middle part of the bottom plate is provided with a mounting hole, the material storage box is arranged on the bottom plate, the material conveying device is arranged at the mounting hole, the side of the material storage box corresponding to the material conveying direction of the material conveying device is provided with a side delivery port, and the controller is electrically connected with the material conveying device.

[0008] Further, four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate are respectively provided with a stand, one end of each of the stands is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate, and the other end is fixedly arranged on the opposite two inner side walls of the box body.

[0009] Further, the material storage box is provided with adjacent first and second storage boxes; the first and second storage boxes are both square boxes provided with openings in the upper and lower parts, the first storage box is provided with a first side delivery port at the side bottom, a V-shaped plate is arranged on the inner side close to the bottom of the second storage box, the middle part of the V-shaped plate is provided with a bottom delivery port, and the second storage box is provided with a second side delivery port at the side bottom.

[0010] Further, the material conveying device comprises a motor, a first roller, a first rotating shaft, a second roller, a second rotating shaft and a conveying belt, the bottom plate is provided with fixed plates located on both sides of the mounting hole, the first roller is connected to the fixed plates through the first rotating shaft, the second roller is connected to the fixed plates through the second rotating shaft, the first roller and the second roller are arranged in the mounting hole in a spaced manner, the motor is fixed to the bottom plate, a motor shaft of the motor is in transmission connection with the second rotating shaft, and the conveying belt is sleeved on the first roller and the second roller.

[0011] Further, the box body comprises an upper cover, a shell and a lower cover, the shell and the lower cover are both hollow, the upper cover is detachably buckled on the top of the shell, the shell is detachably buckled on the top of the lower cover, the lower cover is in the shape of a funnel, and the total delivery port is arranged at the bottom of the lower cover.

[0012] Further, a receiving frame is further arranged below the total delivery port.

[0013] Further, the lower part of the outer side of the box body is provided with a groove for assembling with a cigarette ash column.

[0014] Further, the edge of the bottom plate and the side delivery port are respectively provided with passages for the material to pass between the inner wall of the box body.

[0015] Further, the bottom of the V-shaped plate is provided with two baffles, and the two baffles are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the bottom outlet.

[0016] Further, the conveying belt is provided with a stop block, and the upper edge of the stop block is lower than the lower edge of the baffle.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The cigarette filter vending machine forms a complete and efficient vending system. The integrated design not only reduces the space required for vending, so that the vending machine can be placed flexibly in various commercial places, such as the corner of a convenience store, the shelf of a tobacco and wine specialty store, etc., but also can be installed on a cigarette ash column in a smoking area, a bus stop, a community or an office building, which is convenient for the majority of smoking users to purchase. The compact structure is conducive to reducing production and transportation costs, facilitating mass production and market promotion, and providing a cost-effective product sales solution for merchants. Compared with some other complex delivery methods, the side delivery method reduces the collision and damage of materials during delivery, avoids damage caused by unreasonable delivery paths, and thus ensures the quality of cigarette filters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more intuitively illustrate the prior art and the present application, the following exemplary drawings are given. It should be understood that the specific shapes, structures shown in the drawings should not be considered as limiting conditions in the implementation of the present application; for example, based on the technical concepts and exemplary drawings disclosed in the present application, those skilled in the art can easily make routine adjustments or further optimizations to some units (components) such as increase / decrease / attribute division, specific shape, positional relationship, connection method, size ratio relationship, etc.

[0020] Figure 1 The overall structure of a cigarette filter vending machine provided by the present application is shown in the schematic diagram;

[0021] Figure 2 The main structure of a cigarette filter vending machine provided by the present application is shown in the schematic diagram;

[0022] Figure 3 Another view of the main structure of a cigarette filter vending machine provided by the present application is shown in the schematic diagram;

[0023] Figure 4 The main structure of a cigarette filter vending machine provided by the present application is shown in the schematic diagram;

[0024] Figure 5 The material conveying device structure of a cigarette filter vending machine provided by the present application is shown in the schematic diagram;

[0025] Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram of the side structure of the first storage box of a cigarette filter vending machine.

[0026] Figure 7 This application provides a schematic diagram of the usage structure of a cigarette filter vending machine;

[0027] Figure 8 This application provides a schematic diagram illustrating the delivery of the second storage box of a cigarette filter vending machine.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the delivery of the first storage box of a cigarette filter vending machine provided in this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Main body; 141. Side outlet; 144. Bottom outlet;

[0031] 142. First storage box; 1411. First side outlet;

[0032] 143. Second storage box; 1412. Second side outlet; 1432. Baffle;

[0033] 151. Motor; 152. First roller; 1521. First shaft; 153. Second roller; 1531. Second shaft; 154. Conveyor belt; 1541. Stop block;

[0034] 16. Base plate; 161. Mounting holes; 162. Column; 163. Fixing plate;

[0035] 2. Box body; 21. Top cover; 22. Shell; 23. Bottom cover; 231. Main outlet; 232. Groove;

[0036] 3. Receiver frame. Detailed Implementation

[0037] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a cigarette filter vending machine, including a housing 2 and a main body 1, with the main body 1 disposed inside the housing 2.

[0040] The bottom of the box body 2 is provided with a total delivery port 231. The box body 2 can be integrally formed, or can be provided in a combined structure of an upper cover 21, a shell 22, and a lower cover 23. The shell 22 and the lower cover 23 are both hollow. The upper cover 21 is detachably buckled on the top of the shell 22. The bottom of the shell 22 is detachably buckled on the top of the lower cover 23. The lower cover 23 is funnel-shaped. The shape of the shell 22 can be circular or polygonal according to different use environments, so as to improve the visual appeal. The funnel shape of the lower cover 23 helps to guide the filter rod to accurately slide into the total delivery port 231, avoiding the situation of jamming or blocking.

[0041] As shown in Figures 2-4 The main body 1 includes a material storage box 14, a material conveying device, and a bottom plate 16. The bottom plate 16 is transversely arranged in the box body 2. Exemplarily, the bottom plate 16 is provided with a stand 162 at each of the four corners. One end of each stand 162 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate 16, and the other end is fixedly arranged on the opposite two inner side walls of the box body 2. The structure of the four stands makes the installation of the entire main body 1 in the box body 2 extremely stable. Even if the device is slightly bumped or shaken externally, the relative positions of the internal components can be kept stable, thereby reducing the damage to the material storage box 14 and the material conveying device caused by shaking. The middle part of the bottom plate 16 is provided with a mounting hole 161. The material storage box 14 is arranged on the bottom plate 16, and the material conveying device is arranged at the mounting hole 161. The side of the material storage box 14 corresponding to the material conveying direction of the material conveying device is provided with a side delivery port 141.

[0042] As shown in Figure 7 The lower outer side of the box body 2 is provided with a groove 232 for assembly with an ash column. When it is necessary to combine and install the ash column with the cigarette filter vending machine, the corresponding protrusions or connecting components on the ash column will cooperate with the groove 232 on the lower outer side of the box body 2, so as to ensure that a tight and stable connection structure is formed between the two.

[0043] The working principle of the embodiment is as follows:

[0044] When the consumer selects and completes payment for the cigarette filter through the applet or the APP, the controller in the vending machine receives the signal, and then controls the material conveying device to start working. After the material conveying device starts working, the cigarette filter is conveyed from the bottom of the material storage box 14 to the side delivery port 141 according to the pre-set working process. The cigarette filter falls from the side delivery port 141 to the total delivery port 231. The consumer can take out the purchased cigarette filter from the total delivery port 231, and complete the entire purchase process.

[0045] The cigarette filter vending machine in this embodiment has diversified choices in power supply mode. It can be connected to the municipal power supply network to use stable commercial power as the power source to ensure that the equipment can continuously and stably operate to meet the daily high-intensity sales operation needs. It can also be equipped with a rechargeable battery pack for power supply, and can also use a solar power supply mode. Solar panels installed on the top or around the device convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it to provide power support for the vending machine. This power supply mode is not only environmentally friendly and energy-saving, but also can effectively reduce operating costs in some sunny areas.

[0046] Embodiment Two

[0047] As shown in Figures 2-6 , the present embodiment provides a cigarette filter vending machine, which comprises all the contents of embodiment one, and only the different parts will be described below.

[0048] The material storage box 14 is provided with adjacent first storage box 142 and second storage box 143; the first storage box 142 and the second storage box 143 are both square boxes with openings arranged vertically, and the material storage box 14 is partitioned to store cigarette filters of different materials, lengths, brands or functions in the first storage box 142 and the second storage box 143, for example, the first storage box 142 stores square-packaged cigarette filters, and the second storage box 143 stores round-packaged filters. The first storage box 142 and the second storage box 143 arranged adjacent to each other can be reasonably designed and laid out according to the size and shape of the box body to fully utilize the space inside the box body. The first storage box 142 is provided with a first side discharge port 1411 on one side of the bottom, and a V-shaped plate is arranged on the inner side of the second storage box 143 close to the bottom, and the middle part of the V-shaped plate is provided with a bottom discharge port 144, the length direction of the bottom discharge port 144 is consistent with the material conveying direction of the material conveying device, and the unique V-shaped structure can effectively guide the cigarette filters to gather towards the bottom discharge port 144. At the same time, the angle and depth of the V-shaped plate can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the cigarette filter to ensure that cigarette filters of different specifications can accurately slide to the bottom discharge port 144.

[0049] The second storage box 143 is provided with a second side discharge port 1412 on one side of the bottom, and the bottom of the V-shaped plate is provided with two baffles 1432, which are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the bottom discharge port 144. When the second storage box 143 stores round-packaged cigarette filters, the arrangement of the two baffles 1432 can effectively limit the disordered displacement of the cigarette filters, ensuring that they move along the predetermined path and direction, thereby avoiding the situation that the cigarette filters are scattered or deviate from the intended discharge track in the storage box.

[0050] Embodiment Three

[0051] As Figure 5 The cigarette filter vending machine of the present embodiment is shown in the drawings, which comprises all the contents of the first and second embodiments, and only the different parts will be described below.

[0052] The material conveying device of the cigarette filter vending machine comprises a motor 151, a first roller 152, a first rotating shaft 1521, a second roller 153, a second rotating shaft 1531, and a conveying belt 154. The bottom plate 16 is provided with a fixed plate 163 on both sides of the mounting hole 161. The first roller 152 is connected to the fixed plate 163 through the first rotating shaft 1521. The second roller 153 is connected to the fixed plate 163 through the second rotating shaft 1531. The first roller 152 and the second roller 153 are arranged in the mounting hole 161 in a spaced manner. The motor 151 is fixed to the bottom plate 16, and the motor shaft of the motor 151 is in driving connection with the second rotating shaft 1531. The conveying belt 154 is sleeved on the first roller 152 and the second roller 153. The edge of the bottom plate 16 and the side delivery port 141 are respectively provided with a channel for the material to pass through between the inner wall of the box body 2. The conveying belt 154 is provided with a stop block 1541, and the upper edge of the stop block 1541 is lower than the lower edge of the baffle 1432. In the present embodiment, the first roller 152, the second roller 153, and the conveying belt 154 adopt the combination form of synchronous wheels and synchronous belts, so as to ensure that the rotation of the rollers can be precisely synchronized with the operation of the conveying belt under the driving of the motor, and the stability and accuracy of the material conveying process are guaranteed, thereby providing a reliable mechanical transmission basis for the efficient and stable transmission of the cigarette filter. When the first storage box 142 and the second storage box 143 use one material conveying device together, the first side delivery port 1411 and the second side delivery port 1412 are distributed in the forward and reverse directions of the material conveying direction. When the material is sent out from the two side delivery ports, it can be transported to the total delivery port 231 along the opposite paths respectively, thereby realizing the integrated transportation of the materials in different boxes, improving the efficiency and flexibility of the material transmission, and optimizing the space utilization and layout structure of the overall equipment.

[0053] The working principle of the present embodiment is as follows:

[0054] When the cigarette filter vending machine receives the delivery instruction, the motor 151 installed on the bottom plate 16 starts to start. The motor shaft of the motor 151 transmits power to the second rotating shaft 1531 in transmission connection with it, so as to drive the second roller 153 to rotate. Since the conveying belt 154 is sleeved on the first roller 152 and the second roller 153, under the driving of the second roller 153, the conveying belt 154 starts to reciprocatingly rotate along the first roller 152 and the second roller 153. When the first storage box 142 needs to be delivered, the motor 151 drives the conveying belt 154 to move towards the first side delivery port 1411, at this time the stop block 1541 moves with the conveying belt 154 and pushes the cigarette filter stored at the bottom of the first storage box to the first side delivery port 1411, after the cigarette filter falls from the delivery port, the motor 151 reverses the driving of the conveying belt 154 to move back, so that the stop block 1541 returns to the boundary between the first storage box 142 and the second storage box 143, and the materials above the first storage box 142 fall on the conveying belt 154, ready for the next delivery. When the cigarette filter needs to be delivered from the second side delivery port 1412 of the second storage box 143, the working principle is similar, the cigarette filter placed on the conveying belt 154 will also be pushed out by the stop block 1541 with the rotation of the conveying belt 154. The whole material conveying device realizes efficient and stable cigarette filter conveying function through such design and operation mode, and meets the delivery demand of the vending machine.

[0055] Embodiment Four

[0056] In this embodiment, the structure of the cigarette filter vending machine includes the first three embodiments and also includes a receiving frame 3. The receiving frame 3 is arranged below the total delivery port 231, and the horizontal size of the receiving frame 3 is adapted to the size of the total delivery port 231 in the corresponding direction. In order to meet the needs and preferences of different users, the receiving frame 3 can provide some personalized customization options. For example, users can choose different colors, shapes or special identification receiving frames according to their habits, so that the purchase process is more personalized and interesting.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way (as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory). In order to make the description simple, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. The embodiments not explicitly written should be considered as the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A cigarette filter vending machine, characterized in that, Includes a box (2) and a main body (1), The bottom of the box (2) is provided with a main outlet (231); The main body (1) is disposed inside the box (2). The main body (1) includes a material storage box (14), a material conveying device, a base plate (16), and a controller. The base plate (16) is disposed horizontally inside the box (2). A mounting hole (161) is provided in the middle of the base plate (16). The material storage box (14) is disposed on the base plate (16). The material conveying device is disposed at the mounting hole (161). A side outlet (141) is provided on the side of the material storage box (14) corresponding to the material conveying direction of the material conveying device. The controller is electrically connected to the material conveying device.

2. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base plate (16) is provided with a column (162) at each of the four corners. One end of each column (162) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate (16), and the other end is fixedly installed on the two opposite inner side walls of the box body (2).

3. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material storage box (14) is provided with an adjacent first storage box (142) and a second storage box (143); the first storage box (142) and the second storage box (143) are both square boxes with open top and bottom. The first storage box (142) has a first side outlet (1411) at the bottom of one side. The second storage box (143) has a V-shaped plate on the inner side near the bottom. The middle of the V-shaped plate has a bottom outlet (144). The second storage box (143) has a second side outlet (1412) at the bottom of one side.

4. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material conveying device includes a motor (151), a first roller (152), a first rotating shaft (1521), a second roller (153), a second rotating shaft (1531), and a conveyor belt (154). The base plate (16) is provided with fixing plates (163) located on both sides of the mounting hole (161). The first roller (152) is connected to the fixing plate (163) through the first rotating shaft (1521), and the second roller (153) is connected to the fixing plate (163) through the second rotating shaft (1531). The first roller (152) and the second roller (153) are spaced apart in the mounting hole (161). The motor (151) is fixed to the base plate (16), and the motor shaft of the motor (151) is connected to the second rotating shaft (1531) for transmission. The conveyor belt (154) is sleeved on the first roller (152) and the second roller (153).

5. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (2) includes an upper cover (21), a shell (22), and a lower cover (23). Both the shell (22) and the lower cover (23) are hollow. The upper cover (21) is detachably fastened to the top of the shell (22), and the bottom of the shell (22) is detachably fastened to the top of the lower cover (23). The lower cover (23) is funnel-shaped, and the main outlet (231) is located at the bottom of the lower cover (23).

6. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a receiving frame (3), which is located below the main outlet (231).

7. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower outer side of the box (2) is provided with a groove (232) for assembly with the ash column.

8. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the bottom plate (16) and the side outlet (141) are respectively provided with channels for materials to pass through between them and the inner wall of the box (2).

9. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the V-shaped plate is provided with two baffles (1432), which are spaced apart on both sides of the bottom outlet (144) in the width direction.

10. The cigarette filter vending machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (154) is provided with a stop (1541), the upper edge of the stop (1541) being lower than the lower edge of the baffle (1432).

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