Gate structure and vending machine

By designing the inner and outer door structures and latches, the problem of bulky and inconvenient vending machine doors has been solved, enabling independent maintenance and heat dissipation of the display screen and control system, thus improving maintenance convenience and equipment lifespan.

CN223828094UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23HUNAN ZHONGGU SCI & TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520015289.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The doors of existing vending machines are bulky and inconvenient to maintain, especially the display screen and control system, which require the removal of the outer shell or insulation layer, making operation inconvenient.

Method used

It adopts an inner and outer door structure. The outer door is equipped with a display screen and control system, while the inner door has an insulation layer. The outer door is connected to the cabinet by a locking mechanism, and the inner and outer doors are connected by a snap-fit. The bottom of the outer door is equipped with support wheels, and the bottom of the inner door is equipped with a cooling fan, which enables independent maintenance and heat dissipation of the display screen and control system.

Benefits of technology

This allows for independent maintenance of the display screen and control system, reducing maintenance difficulty, improving heat dissipation efficiency, and extending the service life of the gate structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a door structure and a vending machine, the door structure comprises an inner door and an outer door, the outer door is hinged to a cabinet body, the inner door is hinged to the outer door, and the inner door is located between the cabinet body and the outer door; the inner door is provided with a thermal insulation layer; a display screen is installed on the outer side face of the outer door, and a control system is installed on the inner side face of the outer door.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions. They represent a brand-new form of commercial retail and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. Furthermore, with market changes, vending machines have evolved into various styles.

[0003] Most existing vending machines have displays installed on their doors for customers to select items and make payments; some vending machines also have internal cooling functions, requiring insulation on the doors. As a result, the doors are very bulky, and maintenance of the displays and their control systems requires removing the outer shell or insulation layer of the doors, which is very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a gate structure and a vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a door structure, including an inner door and an outer door, wherein the outer door is hinged to a cabinet, the inner door is hinged to the outer door, and the inner door is located between the cabinet and the outer door;

[0006] The inner door is equipped with an insulation layer;

[0007] A display screen is installed on the outer side of the outer door, and a control system is installed on the inner side of the outer door.

[0008] Furthermore, a first locking structure is provided between the outer door and the cabinet body; the first locking structure includes:

[0009] Lock cylinder assembly; the lock cylinder assembly is installed on the outer door;

[0010] A bolt; the bolt is mounted on the output end of the lock cylinder assembly, and the lock cylinder assembly is used to drive the bolt to rotate;

[0011] A locking slide plate; the locking slide plate is slidably connected to the outer door, and the locking tongue is used to drive the locking slide plate to move;

[0012] The latch; the latch is installed on the locking plate;

[0013] The cabinet is equipped with a locking hook, and the latch is used to engage with the locking hook.

[0014] Furthermore, the first lock structure also includes a slide rail;

[0015] The slide rail is installed on the outer door; the locking plate is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0016] Furthermore, a second locking structure is provided between the inner door and the outer door; the second locking structure includes:

[0017] A latch; the latch is installed on the inner door;

[0018] A notch is installed on the outer door.

[0019] The latch engages with the groove; when the inner door and the outer door are in contact, the latch engages into the groove.

[0020] Furthermore, the bottom of the outer door is provided with a first support wheel; the first support wheel is used to support the bottom plate of the cabinet when the outer door is in the closed state.

[0021] Furthermore, the bottom of the inner door is provided with a second support wheel; the second support wheel is used to support the bottom plate of the outer door when the inner door and the outer door overlap.

[0022] Furthermore, the outer door is equipped with a cooling fan, which is used to cool the display screen and the control system.

[0023] Furthermore, the inner door includes:

[0024] Inner panel;

[0025] outer panel;

[0026] Insulation board; the insulation board is installed between the inner board and the outer board.

[0027] Furthermore, the inner door also includes multiple edge sealing components;

[0028] Multiple edge banding components are located between the inner panel and the outer panel, and are enclosed by the multiple edge banding components; the heat insulation board is located within the space enclosed by the multiple edge banding components.

[0029] The second aspect of this utility model provides a vending machine, including a door structure.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0031] The main gate consists of an outer door and an inner door. When restocking, both doors must be opened simultaneously. For maintenance and repair of the display screen and / or control system, only the outer door needs to be opened, allowing access to the display screen and control system from the back of the outer door. Furthermore, because the display screen and control system are installed on the outer door, while the insulation layer is installed on the inner door, a certain gap exists between them, which facilitates heat dissipation and prevents overheating of the display screen and control system. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the door structure of this utility model being closed on the cabinet.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the door structure of this utility model opening onto the cabinet.

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the inner door in this utility model.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer door in this utility model.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first lock structure in this utility model.

[0038] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0039] 1-Inner door, 101-Thrust, 102-Second support wheel, 103-Inner panel, 104-Outer panel, 105-Insulation board, 106-Edge sealing piece, 2-Outer door, 201-Lock cylinder assembly, 202-Lock tongue, 203-Lock slide plate, 204-Thrust, 205-Slide rail, 206-Thrust groove, 207-First support wheel, 3-Cabinet body, 301-Lock hook, 4-Display screen, 5-Control system, 6-Cooling fan. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 a limitation of this utility model.

[0042] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] The descriptions of "specific examples" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1-5 The door structure includes an inner door 1 and an outer door 2. The outer door 2 is hinged to the cabinet body 3, and the inner door 1 is hinged to the outer door 2. The inner door 1 is located between the cabinet body 3 and the outer door 2.

[0048] The inner door 1 is equipped with a heat insulation layer;

[0049] A display screen 4 is installed on the outer side of the outer door 2, and a control system 5 is installed on the inner side of the outer door 2.

[0050] In this embodiment, the main door consists of an outer door 2 and an inner door 1. When restocking is required, both the outer door 2 and the inner door 1 must be opened simultaneously. When maintenance or repair of the display screen 4 and / or the control system 5 is needed, only the outer door 2 needs to be opened. Maintenance or repair of the display screen 4 and the control system 5 can then be performed from the back of the outer door 2. Furthermore, since the display screen 4 and the control system 5 are installed on the outer door 2, and the insulation layer is installed on the inner door 1, there is a certain gap between the display screen 4 and the control system 5 and the insulation layer. This facilitates heat dissipation for the display screen 4 and the control system 5, preventing overheating.

[0051] Furthermore, a first lock structure is provided between the outer door 2 and the cabinet 3; the first lock structure includes:

[0052] Lock cylinder assembly 201; the lock cylinder assembly 201 is installed on the outer door 2;

[0053] Locking tongue 202; The locking tongue 202 is installed at the output end of the lock cylinder assembly 201, and the lock cylinder assembly 201 is used to drive the locking tongue 202 to rotate;

[0054] Locking slide plate 203; the locking slide plate 203 is slidably connected to the outer door 2, and the locking tongue 202 is used to drive the locking slide plate 203 to move;

[0055] Lock 204; the lock 204 is mounted on the locking plate 203;

[0056] The cabinet 3 is provided with a locking hook 301, and the latch 204 is used to engage with the locking hook 301.

[0057] Furthermore, the first lock structure also includes a slide rail 205;

[0058] The slide rail 205 is installed on the outer door 2; the locking plate 203 is slidably connected to the slide rail 205.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first lock structure is used to lock the outer door 2 onto the cabinet 3. The operator inserts a key that matches the lock cylinder assembly 201 into the lock cylinder assembly 201 to drive the bolt 202 to rotate. When the bolt 202 rotates, it drives the locking plate 203 and the latch 204 to move up and down. When the latch 204 engages with the latch hook 301, the outer door 2 will be locked onto the cabinet 3. When the latch 204 disengages from the latch hook 301, the outer door 2 can be opened normally.

[0060] Furthermore, a second lock structure is provided between the inner door 1 and the outer door 2; the second lock structure includes:

[0061] A latch 101 is installed on the inner door 1.

[0062] A notch 206; the notch 206 is installed on the outer door 2;

[0063] The latch 101 engages with the groove 206; when the inner door 1 and the outer door 2 are in contact, the latch 101 is engaged into the groove 206.

[0064] In this embodiment, a second lock structure is provided between the inner door 1 and the outer door 2, so that the inner door 1 is fixed to the outer door 2. Therefore, when the merchant opens the outer door 2, the inner door 1 will also be opened at the same time, without the need to open the inner door 1 separately. It should be noted that the number of times the merchant needs to open the outer door 2 and the inner door 1 at the same time to replenish the goods is much greater than the number of times only the outer door 2 needs to be opened to maintain the display screen 4 and the control system 5. When the display screen 4 and the control system 5 need to be maintained, first, the outer door 2 and the inner door 1 are opened at the same time, and then the inner door 1 is closed. Since the inner door 1 and the outer door 2 are connected by the latch 101 and the latch groove 206, the staff only needs to fix the outer door 2 and rotate the inner door 1 with a small force to separate the inner door 1 and the outer door 2. At this time, the inner door 1 can be closed separately.

[0065] Furthermore, the bottom of the outer door 2 is provided with a first support wheel 207; the first support wheel 207 is used to support the bottom plate of the cabinet 3 when the outer door 2 is in the closed state.

[0066] In this embodiment, by setting a first support wheel 207 at the bottom of the outer door 2, when the outer door 2 is in the closed state, the first support wheel 207 abuts against the bottom plate of the cabinet 3, which can reduce the pressure at the hinge between the outer door 2 and the cabinet 3 and increase the service life of the hinge between the outer door 2 and the cabinet 3.

[0067] Furthermore, the bottom of the inner door 1 is provided with a second support wheel 102; the second support wheel 102 is used to support the bottom plate of the outer door 2 when the inner door 1 and the outer door 2 overlap.

[0068] In this embodiment, by setting a second support wheel 102 at the bottom of the inner door 1, when the inner door 1 coincides with the outer door 2, the second support wheel 102 abuts against the bottom plate of the outer door 2, which can reduce the pressure at the hinge between the inner and outer doors 1 and the outer door 2 and increase the service life of the hinge between the inner door 1 and the outer door 2.

[0069] Furthermore, the outer door 2 is equipped with a cooling fan 6, which is used to cool the display screen 4 and the control system 5.

[0070] In this embodiment, by providing a cooling fan 6, the display screen 4 and the control system 5 can be cooled more effectively.

[0071] Furthermore, the inner door 1 includes:

[0072] Inner panel 103;

[0073] outer panel 104;

[0074] Insulation board 105; the insulation board 105 is installed between the inner board 103 and the outer board 104.

[0075] Furthermore, the inner door 1 also includes a plurality of edge sealing pieces 106;

[0076] Multiple edge banding components 106 are located between the inner panel 103 and the outer panel 104, and are enclosed by multiple edge banding components 106; the heat insulation board 105 is located within the space enclosed by multiple edge banding components 106.

[0077] In this embodiment, an insulation board 105 is provided in the inner door 1. The insulation board 105 is sandwiched between the inner panel 103 and the outer panel 104, and is sealed by multiple edge sealing pieces 106. A total of four edge sealing pieces 106 are provided, and the four edge sealing pieces 106 seal the insulation board 105 in the four directions of top, bottom, left and right respectively.

[0078] Example 2

[0079] A vending machine, characterized in that it includes a door structure. The vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0080] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and all such changes should be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. For example, different combinations of specific embodiments and different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A gate structure, characterized in that: Includes an inner door (1) and an outer door (2), the outer door (2) being hinged to the cabinet body (3), the inner door (1) being hinged to the outer door (2), and the inner door (1) being located between the cabinet body (3) and the outer door (2); The inner door (1) is provided with a heat insulation layer; A display screen (4) is installed on the outer side of the outer door (2), and a control system (5) is installed on the inner side of the outer door (2).

2. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first lock structure is provided between the outer door (2) and the cabinet (3); the first lock structure includes: Lock cylinder assembly (201); the lock cylinder assembly (201) is installed on the outer door (2); Locking tongue (202); the locking tongue (202) is installed at the output end of the lock cylinder assembly (201), and the lock cylinder assembly (201) is used to drive the locking tongue (202) to rotate; Locking slide plate (203); the locking slide plate (203) is slidably connected to the outer door (2), and the locking tongue (202) is used to drive the locking slide plate (203) to move; Lock (204); the lock (204) is mounted on the locking plate (203); The cabinet (3) is provided with a locking hook (301), and the latch (204) is used to engage with the locking hook (301).

3. The gate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first lock structure also includes a slide rail (205); The slide rail (205) is installed on the outer door (2); the locking plate (203) is slidably connected to the slide rail (205).

4. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second lock structure is provided between the inner door (1) and the outer door (2); the second lock structure includes: A latch (101); the latch (101) is installed on the inner door (1); A notch (206); the notch (206) is installed on the outer door (2); The latch (101) engages with the groove (206); when the inner door (1) and the outer door (2) are in contact, the latch (101) is engaged into the groove (206).

5. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer door (2) is provided with a first support wheel (207); the first support wheel (207) is used to support the bottom plate of the cabinet (3) when the outer door (2) is in the closed state.

6. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner door (1) is provided with a second support wheel (102) at its bottom; the second support wheel (102) is used to support the bottom plate of the outer door (2) when the inner door (1) and the outer door (2) overlap.

7. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer door (2) is equipped with a cooling fan (6), which is used to cool the display screen (4) and the control system (5).

8. The gate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner door (1) includes: Inner panel (103); outer panel(104); Insulation board (105); the insulation board (105) is installed between the inner plate (103) and the outer plate (104).

9. The gate structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner door (1) also includes multiple edge sealing pieces (106); Multiple edge banding components (106) are located between the inner panel (103) and the outer panel (104), and are enclosed by the multiple edge banding components (106); the heat insulation board (105) is located within the space enclosed by the multiple edge banding components (106).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: Includes the gate structure according to any one of claims 1-9.