Meal taking room for vending machine and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a meal taking room for a vending machine and the vending machine. The meal taking room comprises a stock bin, a stock bin cover plate, a stock bin door plate, a stock bin fence, a linkage mechanism and a pull rod. The stock bin is a shell with the top face and one side face in the circumferential direction being of an opening structure. The stock bin enclosure surrounds the outer side of the stock bin in the circumferential direction and can move to the position higher than an opening in the top of the stock bin relative to the stock bin; the stock bin cover plate is rotationally connected to the stock bin fence, a closing position and an opening position which can cover the top of the stock bin fence are arranged on a rotating line, and the connecting position is close to the opening side of the stock bin fence. The other end of the pull rod is rotationally connected to the bin cover plate; the linkage mechanism is connected with the stock bin fence and the stock bin door plate so that the stock bin cover plate can rotate to the opening position, the stock bin door plate blocks the object taking opening and the opening side of the stock bin fence, the stock bin cover plate rotates to the closing position, and the object taking opening of the stock bin door plate and the opening side of the stock bin fence are communicated with the outside. According to the utility model, cargo pollution caused by external factors can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A vending machine (VEM) is a machine that automatically dispenses goods based on the amount of money inserted. VEMs are commonly used in commercial automation, as they are not limited by time or location, saving manpower and facilitating transactions. They represent a new form of retail, often referred to as a 24-hour mini-supermarket. Currently, after selecting and paying for an item, the vending machine drops the goods directly into the dispensing chute, which is connected to the storage area. This design poses a risk of external contamination, especially when selling unpackaged food items such as sausages. These issues urgently need to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a food collection room for vending machines and a vending machine.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a serving compartment for an automatic vending machine, comprising a hopper, a hopper cover, a hopper door, a hopper enclosure, a linkage mechanism, and a pull rod; the hopper is a shell with an open structure on its top surface and one circumferential side, the opening on the side of the hopper being a serving port; the hopper enclosure is disposed around the circumferential outer side of the hopper and is movable relative to the hopper to a position higher than the top opening of the hopper, the hopper enclosure having an open structure corresponding to the serving port; the hopper cover is rotatably connected to the hopper enclosure and has a closed position that can cover the top of the hopper enclosure and a detachable position on one side along the rotation path. The connection point is located at the open position of the top of the silo enclosure, and close to the opening side of the silo enclosure; one end of the pull rod is rotatably set, and the other end is rotatably connected to the silo cover plate, so that the silo cover plate rotates when the silo enclosure moves; the linkage mechanism is connected to the silo enclosure and the silo door panel, and can drive the silo enclosure and the silo door panel to move simultaneously, so that when the silo cover plate rotates to the open position, the silo door panel blocks the retrieval port and the opening side of the silo enclosure; when the silo cover plate rotates to the closed position, the retrieval port of the silo door panel and the opening side of the silo enclosure are connected to the outside.

[0005] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a driving component, a transmission component, and a speed-multiplying component; the speed-multiplying component is fixedly installed; the driving component is installed on the speed-multiplying component and can move under its own drive; the driving component is connected to the hopper enclosure and connected to the hopper door panel through the transmission component, so that the hopper door panel moves a greater distance than the hopper enclosure.

[0006] Furthermore, the speed-multiplying component includes a fixed rack and a slider rail assembly; the fixed rack and the slider rail assembly extend in parallel directions and are arranged adjacent to each other; the slider of the slider rail assembly connects the driving component and the hopper enclosure; the transmission component is a gear and rack assembly, wherein the gear is installed on the rotating end of the driving component, the rack extends in parallel directions with the fixed rack, and the rack is connected to the hopper door panel.

[0007] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism also includes a limiting member; the limiting member is used to prevent the slider from disengaging from the slide rail.

[0008] Furthermore, the transmission component and the speed multiplier component are arranged in pairs and symmetrically on both sides of the hopper door panel.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving component is a motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom plate of the hopper is a detachable arc-shaped plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the pull rods are arranged in pairs and located on both sides of the hopper cover.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp; the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is used to disinfect the inside of the silo.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides an automatic vending machine, which includes any of the above-described food dispensing rooms; the dispensing port is positioned directly opposite the dispensing port of the automatic vending machine.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine. Based on a linkage mechanism, it moves the hopper enclosure and hopper door panel. When the hopper cover rotates to the open position, the hopper door panel moves to a position that blocks the hopper enclosure and the hopper's dispensing opening, isolating it from the outside world. When the hopper cover rotates to the closed position, the hopper door panel moves, allowing the hopper enclosure and the hopper's dispensing opening to connect with the outside world, enabling the sale and dispensing of goods. Thus, the dispensing and dispensing of goods are isolated, preventing external factors from affecting the hygiene and safety of the goods inside the vending machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a food collection room for an automatic vending machine according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of a food collection room for an automatic vending machine according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine of this utility model.

[0018] Legend: 1. Hopper; 2. Hopper cover; 3. Hopper door; 4. Hopper enclosure; 5. Linkage mechanism; 51. Drive component; 52. Transmission assembly; 53. Speed ​​multiplier assembly; 531. Fixed rack; 532. Slider rail assembly; 54. Limiting component; 6. Pull rod; 7. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing drawings of this application, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The term "plural" in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings of this application refers to two or more (including two).

[0021] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0022] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, details a food collection room for an automatic vending machine and an automatic vending machine as described in this application.

[0023] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine includes a food hopper 1, a food hopper cover 2, a food hopper door 3, a food hopper enclosure 4, a linkage mechanism 5, and a pull rod 6. The food hopper 1 is a shell with an open structure on its top surface and one side circumferentially, and the opening on the side of the food hopper 1 is a dispensing port. The food hopper enclosure 4 is arranged around the outer circumference of the food hopper 1 and can move relative to the food hopper 1 to a position higher than the top opening of the food hopper 1. The position of the food hopper enclosure 4 is an open structure corresponding to the dispensing port. The food hopper cover 2 is rotatably connected to the food hopper enclosure 4 and has a closing position on the rotation path that can cover the top of the food hopper enclosure 4. Figure 2 ) and the opening position on one side of the hopper enclosure 4 at the top ( Figure 3The connection position is close to the opening side of the silo enclosure 4; one end of the pull rod 6 is rotatably set, such as being rotatably installed on the vending machine, and the other end is rotatably connected to the silo cover plate 2, so that when the silo enclosure 4 moves, it drives the silo cover plate 2 to rotate; the linkage mechanism 5 is connected to the silo enclosure 4 and the silo door panel 3, and can drive the silo enclosure 4 and the silo door panel 3 to move simultaneously, so that when the silo cover plate 2 rotates to the open position, the silo door panel 3 blocks the retrieval port and the opening side of the silo enclosure 4, and when the silo cover plate 2 rotates to the closed position, the retrieval port of the silo door panel 3 and the opening side of the silo enclosure 4 are connected to the outside.

[0024] This utility model discloses a food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine. Based on the linkage mechanism 5, the compartment enclosure 4 and the compartment door 3 are moved. When the compartment cover 2 is rotated to the open position, the compartment door 3 moves to the position of blocking the compartment enclosure 4 and the dispensing port of the compartment 1, thus isolating them from the outside. When the compartment cover 2 is rotated to the closed position, the compartment door 3 moves to connect the compartment enclosure 4 and the dispensing port of the compartment 1 to the outside, allowing for the sale and dispensing of goods. Thus, the dispensing and dispensing of goods are isolated, preventing external factors (such as human factors) from affecting the hygiene and safety of the goods inside the vending machine. Furthermore, based on the movable compartment enclosure 4, when dispensing goods, the compartment enclosure 4 rises to create a larger space, facilitating the retrieval of goods. When dispensing goods, the volume is compressed, providing a larger operating space during the dispensing process.

[0025] In some preferred embodiments, the linkage mechanism 5 includes a drive component 51, a transmission component 52, and a speed-multiplying component 53; the speed-multiplying component 53 is fixedly installed, such as on an automatic vending machine; the drive component 51 is installed on the speed-multiplying component 53 and can move under its own drive; the drive component 51 is connected to the hopper enclosure 4 and connected to the hopper door panel 3 through the transmission component 52, so that the hopper door panel 3 moves a greater distance than the hopper enclosure 4; based on this, the hopper door panel 3 can not block the material dispensing port of the hopper 1 and the opening side of the hopper enclosure 4, and the material dispensing port of the hopper 1 and the opening side of the hopper enclosure 4 form a larger material dispensing port, which is convenient for picking up goods.

[0026] In some preferred embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the speed-multiplying component 53 includes a fixed rack 531 and a slider rail assembly 532; the fixed rack 531 and the slider rail assembly 532 extend in parallel directions and are arranged adjacent to each other; the slider of the slider rail assembly 532 connects the drive component 51 and the hopper enclosure 4; the transmission component 52 is a gear and rack assembly, wherein the gear is installed on the rotating end of the drive component 51, the rack extends in parallel with the fixed rack 531, and the rack is connected to the hopper door panel 3, or a toothed structure can be provided on the hopper door panel 3; with the gear and rack... As a transmission component, the transmission is more timely, and the gear can simultaneously transmit power to the fixed rack 531 and the rack of the transmission component 52. Since the fixed rack 531 is fixed (e.g., fixed on a vending machine), the drive component 51 can move with the slider of the slider rail assembly 532. Then the gear and the hopper enclosure 4 also move, and at the same time, the rack of the transmission component 52 is driven to move, thereby driving the hopper door panel 3 to move at twice the moving speed of the hopper enclosure 4, thus ensuring that the hopper door panel 3 is opened in place.

[0027] In some preferred embodiments, the linkage mechanism 5 further includes a limiting member 54; the limiting member 54 is used to restrict the slider from disengaging from the slide rail, for example, it is provided on the slider movement path.

[0028] In some preferred embodiments, the transmission assembly 52 and the speed multiplier assembly 53 are arranged in pairs and symmetrically on both sides of the hopper door panel 3; thereby, the movement synchronization of both sides of the hopper door panel 3 is higher.

[0029] In some preferred embodiments, the drive element 51 is a motor.

[0030] In some preferred embodiments, the bottom plate of the silo 1 is a detachable arc-shaped plate; based on this, after the goods are placed, they move to the concave part of the arc-shaped plate under the action of gravity, making it easy to retrieve the goods; and it can be disassembled and replaced, such as the bottom plate overlapping the bottom edge of the silo 1, or other detachable connection methods, depending on the working conditions.

[0031] In some preferred embodiments, the tie rods 6 are arranged in pairs and located on both sides of the hopper enclosure 4.

[0032] In some preferred embodiments, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 7 is also included; the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 7 is used to disinfect the inside of the hopper 1; it can be installed on the inner wall of the hopper 1 or on the inner surface of the hopper cover 2.

[0033] A type of vending machine, such as Figure 3 As shown, it includes the aforementioned food collection room; the food collection port is set directly opposite the material collection port of the vending machine, and the material bin 1 is set corresponding to the goods placement position, the specific location of which is determined according to the working conditions.

Claims

1. A food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine, characterized in that, It includes a hopper (1), a hopper cover (2), a hopper door (3), a hopper enclosure (4), a linkage mechanism (5), and a pull rod (6); The hopper (1) is a shell with an open structure on the top surface and one side in the circumferential direction, and the opening on the side of the hopper (1) is a material retrieval port; The silo enclosure (4) is set around the outer perimeter of the silo (1) and can be moved relative to the silo (1) to a position higher than the top opening of the silo (1). The silo enclosure (4) has an opening structure corresponding to the position of the retrieval port. The hopper cover (2) is rotatably connected to the hopper enclosure (4), and has a closed position that can cover the top of the hopper enclosure (4) and an open position that is detached from the top of the hopper enclosure (4) on one side on the rotation path, and the connection position is close to the opening side of the hopper enclosure (4). One end of the pull rod (6) is rotatably set, and the other end is rotatably connected to the hopper cover plate (2), so that the hopper enclosure (4) moves and drives the hopper cover plate (2) to rotate; The linkage mechanism (5) is connected to the silo enclosure (4) and the silo door panel (3), and can drive the silo enclosure (4) and the silo door panel (3) to move simultaneously, so that when the silo cover (2) is rotated to the open position, the silo door panel (3) blocks the retrieval port and the opening side of the silo enclosure (4), and when the silo cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the retrieval port and the opening side of the silo enclosure (4) of the silo door panel (3) are connected to the outside.

2. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism (5) includes a driving component (51), a transmission component (52), and a speed multiplier component (53); The speed multiplier component (53) is fixedly installed; The drive unit (51) is installed on the speed multiplier assembly (53) and can move under its own drive. The drive unit (51) is connected to the hopper enclosure (4) and connected to the hopper door panel (3) through the transmission assembly (52) so that the hopper door panel (3) moves a greater distance than the hopper enclosure (4).

3. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The speed multiplier assembly (53) includes a fixed rack (531) and a slider rail assembly (532); The fixed rack (531) and the slider rail assembly (532) extend in parallel directions and are arranged adjacent to each other; The slider of the slider rail assembly (532) is connected to the drive unit (51) and the hopper enclosure (4); The transmission assembly (52) is a gear and rack assembly, wherein the gear is installed on the rotating end of the drive member (51), the rack is parallel to the extending direction of the fixed rack (531), and the rack is connected to the hopper door panel (3).

4. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism (5) also includes a limiting component (54); The limiting member (54) is used to restrict the slider from disengaging from the slide rail.

5. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission component (52) and the speed multiplier component (53) are arranged in pairs and symmetrically on both sides of the hopper door panel (3).

6. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component (51) is a motor.

7. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the silo (1) is a detachable arc-shaped plate.

8. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull rods (6) are arranged in pairs and located on both sides of the hopper cover plate (2).

9. The food dispensing compartment for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (7); the ultraviolet disinfection lamp (7) is used to disinfect the inside of the silo (1).

10. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that, Includes the food dispensing room as described in any one of claims 1-9; the dispensing port is positioned directly opposite the dispensing port of the vending machine.

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