Vending machine with access control expansion door

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, and discloses a vending machine with an access control expansion door, which comprises a cabinet machine, one side of the cabinet machine is rotatably connected with the expansion door, the expansion door is provided with an electric lock component, and the electric lock component is used for controlling the locking of the expansion door. An expansion space used for storing goods is arranged on the back face of the expansion door, a plurality of goods shelf plates capable of being unfolded and folded are arranged on the back face of the cabinet machine, and the goods shelf plates are located in the expansion space. According to the vending machine, through the arrangement of the expansion door, a stock warehouse matched with the vending machine can be conveniently configured in daily life, after hot-sell commodities in the vending machine are sold, consumers can purchase the commodities in the stock warehouse by controlling the opening of the expansion door, and the replenishment frequency of operation and maintenance personnel is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically a vending machine with an access control expansion door. Background Technology

[0002] With rapid societal development and changing consumer habits, automated retail has become a popular method, accounting for a significant portion of current retail sales. The core equipment of automated retail is the vending machine. However, the limited quantity of goods stored in vending machines restricts sales. When a particular product is in high demand, and consumers require it, the machine may not be able to supply it, resulting in a missed sale. Furthermore, the high demand necessitates frequent restocking by operators to maximize revenue, increasing daily maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a vending machine with an access control expansion door, which solves the problems of limited space in existing vending machines, difficulty in keeping stock of popular products to meet strong consumer demand, and increased maintenance costs due to frequent restocking of popular products.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A vending machine with an access control expansion door includes a cabinet. An expansion door is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet. An electric lock assembly is provided on the expansion door to control the locking of the expansion door. An expansion space for storing goods is provided on the back of the expansion door. Several unfoldable and foldable shelf panels are arranged on the back of the cabinet, and the shelf panels are located within the expansion space.

[0008] Preferably, the back of the cabinet is vertically symmetrically arranged with fixed frames, and the fixed frames are movably connected to linkage rods via movable rods. Several of the shelf panels are rotatably connected to the linkage rods and the fixed frames. By pushing the linkage rods up or down, several of the shelf panels can be folded or unfolded simultaneously.

[0009] Preferably, the movable rod is provided with a sliding groove, and both the fixed frame and the linkage rod are provided with limiting pins that cooperate with the sliding groove, and the sliding groove and the limiting pins are slidably connected.

[0010] Preferably, when the shelf is fully extended, the lower end of the linkage rod is flush with the end face of the cabinet support leg.

[0011] Preferably, the electric lock includes an electric component and a linkage assembly. The electric component is fixedly installed on one side of the cabinet, and the movable end of the electric component is connected to the expansion door via the linkage assembly. When the electric component is activated, it can drive the expansion door to open via the linkage assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the electric lock includes an electrically controlled lock, which is arranged between the extension door and the wall.

[0013] Preferably, a number of auxiliary cabinets are arranged sequentially on the side of the cabinet away from the expansion door, and a number of unfoldable and foldable shelf panels are arranged on the back of each auxiliary cabinet.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This vending machine with an access control extension door allows customers to unlock the door after all items in the machine have been sold out. This allows them to enter the extended space to select items, pay, and then unlock the door again to leave with their purchases. Compared to traditional vending machines, this significantly reduces the frequency of restocking popular items, lowers maintenance costs, and increases overall sales revenue. The cleverly designed shelving also maximizes the space behind the machine, increasing product display area. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear view structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the electric component and the linkage component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the auxiliary cabinet and shelf panel of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention including the auxiliary cabinet;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the application status of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the application state of this utility model from another perspective.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet unit; 2. Fixed frame; 3. Shelf panel; 4. Linkage rod; 5. Movable rod; 6. Sliding groove; 7. Expansion door; 8. Electric component; 9. Linkage assembly; 10. Electric lock; 11. Secondary cabinet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a technical solution: a vending machine with an access control expansion door, including a cabinet 1, an expansion door 7 rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet 1, an electric lock assembly on the expansion door 7, the electric lock assembly being used to control the locking of the expansion door 7, an expansion space for storing goods being provided on the back of the expansion door 7, and several unfoldable and foldable shelf panels 3 arranged on the back of the cabinet 1, the shelf panels 3 being located within the expansion space.

[0027] This invention, through the inclusion of an extension door 7 and an extension space, allows consumers to unlock the extension door 7 via an electric lock assembly after all goods in the vending machine 1 have been sold out. This allows them to enter the extension space to select goods, and then, after payment is received at the payment device within the extension space, the extension door 7 is unlocked again, allowing the consumer to leave with the paid goods, thus completing the transaction. Compared to traditional vending machines, this effectively reduces the frequency of restocking popular items, lowers maintenance costs, and increases overall sales revenue. The arrangement of shelf panels 3 effectively utilizes the space behind the vending machine 1, increasing the space available for product display. In practical applications, the extension door 7 can be configured to open outwards or inwards, depending on the specific needs.

[0028] Reference Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, a fixed frame 2 is vertically and symmetrically arranged on the back of the cabinet 1. A linkage rod 4 is movably connected to the fixed frame 2 via a movable rod 5. Several shelf panels 3 are rotatably connected to the linkage rod 4 and the fixed frame 2. By pushing the linkage rod 4 up or down, several shelf panels 3 can be folded or unfolded simultaneously. The linkage rod 4 and the movable rod 5 enable all shelf panels 3 to be folded or unfolded at once, facilitating quick storage or unfolding during daily use and improving work efficiency.

[0029] Reference Figure 2As shown in this embodiment, the movable rod 5 is provided with a sliding groove 6, and both the fixed frame 2 and the linkage rod 4 are provided with limiting pins that cooperate with the sliding groove 6. The sliding groove 6 and the limiting pins are slidably connected. Through the provided sliding groove 6 and limiting pins, the stability of the linkage rod 4 can be ensured when folding or unfolding the shelf panel 3, and the stability of all shelf panels 3 when displaying goods can be guaranteed.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 and 3 As shown in this embodiment, when the shelf panel 3 is fully extended, the lower end of the linkage rod 4 is flush with the end face of the support leg of the cabinet 1. When the shelf panel 3 is fully extended, since the linkage rod 4 is flush with the support leg of the cabinet 1, the stability of the entire shelf support can be improved after the shelf panel 3 is fully filled with goods.

[0031] In this embodiment, the electric lock includes an electric component 8 and a linkage assembly 9. The electric component 8 is fixedly installed on one side of the cabinet 1. The movable end of the electric component 8 is connected to the expansion door 7 via the linkage assembly 9. When the electric component 8 is started, it can drive the expansion door 7 to open via the linkage assembly 9.

[0032] In this embodiment, the electric lock includes an electric control lock 10, which is arranged between the extension door 7 and the wall.

[0033] In this embodiment, several auxiliary cabinets are arranged sequentially on the side of the cabinet away from the expansion door, and several unfoldable and foldable shelf panels are arranged on the back of each auxiliary cabinet.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vending machine with an access control expansion door, comprising a cabinet, characterized in that: An extension door is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet. An electric lock assembly is installed on the extension door to control the locking of the extension door. An extension space for storing goods is provided on the back of the extension door. Several unfoldable and foldable shelf panels are arranged on the back of the cabinet, and the shelf panels are located in the extension space.

2. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet has vertically symmetrically arranged fixed frames on its back. The fixed frames are movably connected to linkage rods via movable rods. Several of the shelf panels are rotatably connected to the linkage rods and the fixed frames. By pushing the linkage rods up or down, several of the shelf panels can be folded or unfolded simultaneously.

3. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable rod is provided with a sliding groove, and both the fixed frame and the linkage rod are provided with limiting pins that cooperate with the sliding groove. The sliding groove and the limiting pins are slidably connected.

4. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the shelf is fully extended, the lower end of the linkage rod is flush with the end face of the cabinet support leg.

5. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The electric lock includes an electric component and a linkage assembly. The electric component is fixedly installed on one side of the cabinet. The movable end of the electric component is connected to the expansion door through the linkage assembly. When the electric component is activated, it can drive the expansion door to open through the linkage assembly.

6. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electric lock includes an electrically controlled lock, which is arranged between the extension door and the wall.

7. A vending machine with an access control expansion door according to claim 6, characterized in that: On the side of the cabinet away from the expansion door, several auxiliary cabinets are arranged in sequence, and on the back of each auxiliary cabinet, several unfoldable and foldable shelf panels are arranged.

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