Vending machine delivery structure and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vending machine delivery structure and vending machine wherein the vending machine delivery structure comprises a top plate, chute side plates, a microswitch, a slider and a lifting rope, the top plate is horizontally arranged in the vending machine, the chute side plates are L-shaped plates, the two chute side plates are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top plate face to face, and the microswitch is arranged on the top plate. The two sliding groove side plates and the bottom face of the top plate define a sliding groove with a long-strip-shaped seam in the bottom face. The sliding block slides in the sliding groove in a guiding mode, the top end of the lifting rope is connected into the sliding block in a binding mode, and the bottom end of the lifting rope penetrates through the long-strip-shaped seam to be connected with goods needing to be sold. The microswitch is installed on the outer side wall of the outer end of one sliding groove side plate and used for triggering a roller part to stretch into the sliding groove. According to the goods delivery structure of the vending machine, the sliding groove and the sliding block are matched with the microswitch, goods can be delivered accurately, the failure rate is low, and stability is good.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a vending machine technical field especially relates to a vending machine delivery structure and vending machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the life rhythm unceasingly quickening, many very convenient equipment appear in people's vision, among them unattended vending machine is one kind. It bade farewell to the traditional go to the shop purchase's trouble, adopts the machine storage commodity and sells through the machine, saves the manual and time cost. The existing unattended vending machine sells the passageway generally adopts the spring spiral goods channel, but this kind of mode for the shape not quite regular goods, easy to appear the goods jam phenomenon. A kind of pendant type goods channel appears on the market, adopts chain belt hook mode, suspension type storage goods mode, although this kind of mode solves the irregular shape goods delivery, but the transmission system of motor and chain equipped hook is relatively complex, equipment cost is high, and easy to appear chain jam situation.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new vending machine delivery structure and vending machine for the above defects, which becomes a problem to be solved by the technical personnel in the field. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a vending machine delivery structure and vending machine, adopts the sliding slot sliding block mode to cooperate microswitch, can accurately deliver, and the failure rate is low, and the stability is good.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] The utility model discloses a vending machine delivery structure, including roof, sliding slot side plate, microswitch, sliding block and sling, the roof is horizontally arranged in vending machine, the sliding slot side plate is L type board, and two sliding slot side plates are fixedly connected on the bottom surface of the roof face to face symmetry, and two sliding slot side plates and the bottom surface of the roof are enclosed into the sliding slot with the long slit on the bottom surface.

[0007] Further, the length of the sliding slot side plate where the microswitch is installed is less than that of the opposite sliding slot side plate, and the opposite side of the roller is provided with the sliding slot side plate.

[0008] Further, the sliding block is specifically made of a recycled plastic bottle cap, the outer diameter of the recycled plastic bottle cap is adapted to the width of the sliding slot, and the outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap touches the roller.

[0009] Further, the recycled plastic bottle cap is slid upwardly and is installed in the sliding groove, and the top end of the hanging rope is connected to the recycled plastic bottle cap.

[0010] Further, the top plate is provided with an observation slot hole above the sliding groove, and the observation slot hole is longitudinally arranged along the length direction of the sliding groove.

[0011] Further, the cushion strip is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the sliding groove side plate, and the cushion strip is arranged on the opposite side of the roller, and the distance between the outer wall of the cushion strip and the outer wall of the roller is less than the outer diameter of the recycled plastic bottle cap.

[0012] Further, long bevels are arranged at the two ends of the cushion strip, and the cushion strip is installed on the inner side wall of the sliding groove side plate through the screw on the back side.

[0013] Further, the linear drive unit is installed on the inner side wall of the vending machine, and the working end of the linear drive unit is arranged in the sliding groove, and the working end of the linear drive unit can push the sliding block along the length direction of the sliding groove.

[0014] The utility model discloses still a kind of vending machine adopts the vending machine delivery structure of any one described above to hang type storage goods and delivery.

[0015] Compared with prior art, the utility model has the beneficial technical effects of:

[0016] The vending machine delivery structure can hang multiple goods on one sliding groove channel, is not subject to the number of hooks relative to the existing chain hook mode, and is convenient to directly load goods at the outer port of the sliding groove; the number of output sliding blocks can be counted by the setting of micro switch, and the number of delivered goods can be counted. The vending machine delivery structure adopts sliding groove sliding block mode to cooperate with micro switch, can accurately deliver goods, has low failure rate and good stability.

[0017] In addition, by shortening the length of the slide groove side plate where the micro switch is installed, the situation that the slider does not contact the roller when passing through the slide groove port is avoided, and the out-of-stock counting is more accurate and stable. By using the recycled plastic bottle cap with low value to make the slider, the retail customers can directly take away the slider, reducing the operating cost; and the cylindrical outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap can smoothly slide in contact with the roller, and the roller must reciprocate once to trigger an action for each recycled plastic bottle cap. By adding the observation strip hole, the arrangement of the slider in the slide groove can be observed, and if there is a jam, it can be adjusted and processed from above. By adding the pad strip on the inner side wall of the slide groove, only the thickness of the pad strip needs to be adjusted to adapt to the recycled plastic bottle cap with a smaller outer diameter specification, increasing the applicability of the recycled plastic bottle cap with different specifications. By setting long bevels at both ends of the pad strip, the recycled plastic bottle cap can be easily guided in and out, making the out-of-stock and in-stock actions smooth. By adding the linear drive unit, the working end of the linear drive unit can push the slider along the length direction of the slide groove, and the outermost slider first passes through the micro switch at the slide groove port to realize the out-of-stock goods one by one. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 It is the main view structural diagram of vending machine with vending machine out-of-stock structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is the three-dimensional structural diagram of vending machine with vending machine out-of-stock structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is the main view structural diagram of vending machine out-of-stock structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is the side sectional structural diagram of vending machine out-of-stock structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is the bottom view structural diagram of vending machine out-of-stock structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is the main view structural diagram of another specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, top plate; 101, observation strip hole; 2, slide groove side plate; 3, micro switch; 301, roller; 4, slider; 5, hanging rope; 6, goods; 7, pad strip; 8, screw; 9, vending machine main body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The core of the utility model discloses a vending machine delivery structure and vending machine adopt the way of sliding slot sliding block cooperation microswitch, can accurate delivery, low failure rate, good stability.

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model. The following specific embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings. The descriptions of up, down, left and right are relative to the drawings, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0028] Reference drawings, Figure 1 It is vending machine front structure schematic diagram with the utility model vending machine delivery structure of vending machine; Figure 2 It is vending machine three-dimensional structure schematic diagram with the utility model vending machine delivery structure of vending machine; Figure 3 It is the main view structure schematic diagram of the utility model vending machine delivery structure; Figure 4 It is the side cross section structure schematic diagram of the utility model vending machine delivery structure; Figure 5 It is the bottom view structure schematic diagram of the utility model vending machine delivery structure; Figure 6 It is the main view structure schematic diagram of another specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] As Figures 1-6 Shown, a vending machine delivery structure, including roof 1, sliding slot side plate 2, microswitch 3, sliding block 4 and sling 5.Roof 1 is horizontally arranged in the cavity of vending machine main body 9, and the folded edge of roof 1 is fixed on the inner side wall of the vending machine by screws.Two sliding slot side plates 2 are fixedly connected on the bottom surface of roof 1 in face-to-face symmetry, and the top edge of sliding slot side plate 2 is directly spot-welded on the bottom surface of roof 1.Two sliding slot side plates 2 and the bottom surface of roof 1 enclose a sliding slot with a long slit on the bottom surface.Sliding block 4 is guided to slide in the sliding slot, and the number of sliding block 4 can be multiple.Sling 5 is bound to the inside of sliding block 4 at the top end, and is vertically suspended downward after passing through the long slit, and the bottom end is bound to the goods 6 to be sold.Microswitch 3 is installed on the outer side wall of the outer end of one sliding slot side plate 2, and the roller 301 part for triggering of microswitch 3 is inserted into the sliding slot.

[0031] Specifically, as Figures 1-6 Shown, the model of microswitch 3 is Z-15GW22-B, and the contact point uses pure silver contact point, and the service life is longer.

[0032] Specifically, the goods 6 to be sold include, but are not limited to, mineral water, instant noodles, cigarettes, key rings, small ornaments, small appliances, etc., as long as they are convenient to bind and hang. The hanging rope 5 can also be replaced by a nylon cable tie, and similar simple replacement methods fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0033] Through the cooperation of the chute and the plurality of sliding blocks 4, a plurality of goods 6 can be hung on one chute channel, which is not subject to the number of hooks as in the prior art chain hook method, and the goods can be directly loaded at the outer port of the chute. Through the setting of the micro switch 3, the number of output sliding blocks 4 can be counted, and the number of goods 6 can be counted. The goods outlet structure of the vending machine adopts a chute and sliding block method in cooperation with a micro switch, which can accurately dispense goods, has a low failure rate, and is stable.

[0034] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figure 5 The length of the chute side plate 2 on which the micro switch 3 is installed is less than that of the chute side plate 2 on the opposite side. The opposite side of the roller 301 is provided with the chute side plate 2, that is, when the sliding block 4 passes through the chute port, it will inevitably contact part of the roller 301, thereby triggering the micro switch 3.

[0035] By shortening the length of the chute side plate 2 on which the micro switch 3 is installed, the situation that the sliding block 4 does not contact the roller 301 when passing through the chute port is avoided, and the counting of the goods is more accurate and stable.

[0036] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figures 1-6 The sliding block 4 is specifically made of a recycled plastic bottle cap, the outer diameter of the recycled plastic bottle cap is matched with the width of the chute, and the outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap contacts the roller 301.

[0037] Specifically, the recycled plastic bottle cap is slidably installed in the chute with the opening facing upward, and the top end of the hanging rope 5 is connected to the recycled plastic bottle cap.

[0038] By using the recycled plastic bottle cap with a lower value to make the sliding block 4, the retail customer can directly take away the sliding block 4, reducing the operating cost; and the cylindrical outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap can smoothly slide in contact with the roller 301, and the roller 301 will reciprocate once for each recycled plastic bottle cap, realizing a triggering action once.

[0039] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figure 3 And Figure 4 The top plate 1 is provided with an observation hole 101 above the chute, and the observation hole 101 is longitudinally arranged along the length direction of the chute.

[0040] By adding observation hole 101, it is convenient to observe the arrangement of sliding block 4 in the chute, and if there is a jam, it can be adjusted and processed from above.

[0041] The working principle of the vending machine delivery structure of the embodiment is as follows: after a retail customer opens the front door of the unattended vending machine main body 9, selects the own goods 6, and pulls the outermost goods 6, the goods 6 are pulled by the lifting rope 5 to pull the sliding block 4. When the sliding block 4 passes through the outer port of the chute, the sliding block 4 triggers a micro switch 3, and the micro switch 3 transmits a signal to the vending machine human-computer interaction host. The human-computer interaction host can adopt a tablet computer. The human-computer interaction host obtains the goods taking information. After the retail customer closes the front door of the unattended vending machine, the human-computer interaction host settles the account, the display screen shows the payment code, and the voice prompts the payment information required.

[0042] Embodiment 2

[0043] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment 1, in order to increase the adaptability to different specifications of the recycled plastic bottle caps, this embodiment is formed. In a specific embodiment of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 The vending machine delivery structure of the utility model further includes a pad strip 7 fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the chute side plate 2, and the pad strip 7 is arranged on the opposite side of the roller 301. The distance between the outer wall of the pad strip 7 and the outer wall of the roller 301 is less than the outer diameter of the recycled plastic bottle cap.

[0044] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6 The two ends of the pad strip 7 are provided with long bevels, and the pad strip 7 is installed on the inner side wall of the chute side plate 2 through the screws 8 on the back side.

[0045] Obviously, the pad strip 7 can also be made of a magnet, and the back of the pad strip 7 is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the chute side plate 2 is provided with a positioning hole at the corresponding mounting position. In this way, it is more convenient to install and disassemble, and similar simple replacement installation methods also fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0046] By adding the pad strip 7 to the inner side wall of the chute, the recycled plastic bottle cap with a smaller outer diameter can be adapted by adjusting the thickness of the pad strip 7, thereby increasing the adaptability to different specifications of the recycled plastic bottle cap. By providing long bevels at the two ends of the pad strip 7, the recycled plastic bottle cap can be conveniently guided in and out, so that the delivery and feeding actions are smooth.

[0047] Embodiment 3

[0048] In the unattended automatic vending machine, the goods need to be dropped into the delivery slot below the vending machine, and the retail customer takes away the goods 6 in the delivery slot.

[0049] Specifically, the vending machine dispensing structure of this utility model also includes a linear drive unit, which is installed on the inner side wall of the vending machine. The working end of the linear drive unit is located in the slide groove, and the working end of the linear drive unit can push the slider 4 along the length direction of the slide groove.

[0050] By adding the linear drive unit, the working end of the linear drive unit can push the slider 4 along the length of the chute. The outermost slider 4 first realizes the delivery of goods 6 one by one through the micro switch 3 at the port of the chute.

[0051] Example 4

[0052] This utility model also discloses a vending machine that uses the vending machine dispensing structure described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments for hanging storage and dispensing of goods.

[0053] In summary, the dispensing structure of this vending machine, through the coordinated arrangement of the chute and multiple sliders 4, allows multiple items 6 to be suspended on a single chute channel. Compared to existing chain hook methods, it is no longer limited by the number of hooks and facilitates direct loading of goods at the outer end of the chute. The microswitch 3 allows for counting the number of output sliders 4, thereby calculating the number of dispensed items 6. This vending machine dispensing structure, using a chute-slider method with a microswitch, ensures accurate dispensing, low failure rate, and good stability. Furthermore, by shortening the length of the chute side plate 2 where the microswitch 3 is installed, situations where the slider 4 does not contact the roller 301 when passing through the chute port are avoided, resulting in more accurate and stable dispensing counting. By using low-value recycled plastic bottle caps to make the sliders 4, retail customers can directly take the sliders 4 away, reducing operating costs. Moreover, the cylindrical outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap can smoothly slide in contact with the roller 301; each time a recycled plastic bottle cap passes, the roller 301 will reciprocate once, triggering an action. By adding an observation hole 101, the arrangement of the sliders 4 within the chute can be easily observed, and any jamming can be adjusted and addressed from above. By adding a pad 7 to the inner wall of the chute, the thickness of the pad 7 can be adjusted to accommodate smaller-diameter recycled plastic bottle caps, increasing the applicability to different sizes of recycled plastic bottle caps. The long bevels at both ends of the pad 7 facilitate guiding the recycled plastic bottle caps in and out, ensuring smooth loading and unloading. By adding the linear drive unit, the working end of the linear drive unit can push the sliders 4 along the length of the chute. The outermost slider 4 first uses the microswitch 3 at the chute port to individually unload the goods 6.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vending machine dispensing structure, characterized by, Including roof (1), chute side plate (2), micro switch (3), slider (4) and lifting rope (5), the roof (1) is horizontally arranged in the vending machine, the chute side plate (2) is L-shaped plate, two chute side plates (2) are fixedly connected on the bottom surface of the roof (1) in face-to-face symmetry, two chute side plates (2) and the bottom surface of the roof (1) are enclosed into a chute with a long slit on the bottom surface;The slider (4) is guided to slide in the chute, the lifting rope (5) is connected at the top end in the slider (4), the bottom end of the lifting rope (5) is connected to the goods (6) to be sold through the long slit;The micro switch (3) is installed on the outer side wall of the outer end of one of the chute side plates (2), the micro switch (3) is used for triggering the roller (301) part to be inserted into the chute.

2. The merchandising machine product delivery structure of claim 1, wherein: The length of the chute side plate (2) where the micro switch (3) is installed is less than that of the chute side plate (2) on the opposite side;The opposite side of the roller (301) is provided with the chute side plate (2).

3. The merchandising machine product delivery structure of claim 1, wherein: The slider (4) is made of recycled plastic bottle cap, the outer diameter of the recycled plastic bottle cap is matched with the width of the chute, and the outer wall of the recycled plastic bottle cap touches the roller (301).

4. The merchandising machine product delivery structure of claim 3, wherein: The recycled plastic bottle cap is slidably installed in the chute with the opening facing upward, and the top end of the lifting rope (5) is connected to the recycled plastic bottle cap.

5. The merchandising machine product delivery structure of claim 1, wherein: The top plate (1) is provided with an observation strip hole (101) above the chute, and the observation strip hole (101) is longitudinally arranged along the length direction of the chute.

6. The merchandising machine product delivery structure of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a linear drive unit, which is installed on the inner side wall of the vending machine, and the working end of the linear drive unit is arranged in the chute, and the working end of the linear drive unit can push the slider (4) along the length direction of the chute.

7. A vending machine characterized by: The vending machine structure is used for hanging storage and dispensing of goods.

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