Vending cabinet

Abstract

The utility model provides a selling cabinet which comprises a cabinet body. The partition plate assembly is arranged in the cabinet body, and the interior of the cabinet body is divided into at least two chambers by the partition plate assembly; and a door body. According to the vending cabinet provided by the utility model, the partition plate assemblies are utilized to divide the cabinet body into the plurality of chambers, so that a plurality of temperature zones can be formed in the cabinet body, goods with different temperature requirements can be displayed and sold, the types of the goods sold by the vending cabinet are increased, the air door and the door body of each chamber are independently controlled, and the space is saved. According to the vending cabinet, it is guaranteed that when the vending cabinet is used, only the corresponding door body is opened to sell commodities, meanwhile, it can be guaranteed that each chamber can be independently refrigerated, it is guaranteed that the temperature in each chamber can reach the target temperature needed by goods in the chamber, it is guaranteed that the goods are in the best vending state, and the use experience of the vending cabinet is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of self-service vending equipment technology, and in particular to a vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most smart vending machines on the market are upright single-door display cabinets, and their application scenarios are mainly concentrated in indoor places such as office buildings and stations, so that people can purchase the goods they need on their own without being on duty.

[0003] Smart vending machines are now being used in more and more scenarios, such as communities and unmanned supermarkets, where demand is surging. The products sold are becoming more diversified, but single-door display cabinets have limited capacity and a single temperature zone, which cannot meet the needs of displaying and selling a variety of goods. Temperature fluctuations are also large, making it easy for goods to spoil. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problems of single-door display cabinets with limited temperature zones and unreliable storage in existing technologies, a vending cabinet with multiple compartments that can be independently cooled and opened to increase the number of temperature zones and ensure reliable storage is provided.

[0005] A vending machine, comprising:

[0006] Cabinet;

[0007] A partition assembly is disposed within the cabinet body, and the partition assembly divides the interior of the cabinet body into at least two compartments;

[0008] The door body corresponds one-to-one with the room, and each door body can open or close the corresponding room.

[0009] A refrigeration chamber is formed inside the cabinet. All the compartments are connected to the refrigeration chamber through air dampers, and all the air dampers are relatively independent.

[0010] The vending machine also includes a fan, which corresponds to one of the compartments, and the fan can send cold air from the refrigeration chamber into the corresponding compartment.

[0011] The compartments include a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment, which are arranged side by side along the width of the cabinet.

[0012] The cabinet is equipped with a refrigeration air supply duct, which is located at the rear of the refrigeration chamber and is connected to the refrigeration cavity. A refrigeration air outlet is provided on the rear wall of the refrigeration chamber and is connected to the refrigeration air duct.

[0013] The vending machine also includes shelves, which are installed in the freezer room and divide the freezer room into multiple freezer spaces, with each freezer air vent corresponding to one of the freezer spaces.

[0014] The number of freezer compartments is at least two, and all the freezer compartments are arranged side by side along the height of the cabinet. The freezer air supply ducts correspond one-to-one with the freezer compartments.

[0015] The cabinet is equipped with a refrigeration return air duct, and the bottom of the refrigeration compartment is equipped with a refrigeration return air inlet. All the refrigeration return air inlets of the refrigeration compartments are connected to the refrigeration return air duct.

[0016] The top of the cold storage room is equipped with a cold storage air supply vent and a cold storage air return vent, with the cold storage air return vent located between the cold storage air supply vent and the door.

[0017] The cold storage room is equipped with shelves, and there is a gap between the rear end of the shelves and the inner wall of the cold storage room. The air outlet of the cold storage room is directed towards the gap.

[0018] An electromagnetic lock is provided on the door and / or the cabinet; and / or a camera structure is provided on the cabinet; and / or a temperature detection mechanism is provided in the room, the temperature detection mechanism being electrically connected to the corresponding air door.

[0019] The vending machine provided by this utility model uses a partition assembly to divide the cabinet into multiple compartments, thereby creating multiple temperature zones within the cabinet. This allows for the display and sale of goods with different temperature requirements, increasing the variety of goods available for sale. Furthermore, the air vents and doors of each compartment are independently controlled, ensuring that only the corresponding door is opened for sale during use. Simultaneously, each compartment can be independently cooled, ensuring that the temperature within each compartment reaches the target temperature required for the goods inside, thus guaranteeing optimal sales conditions and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vending machine provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the vending machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 Another structural schematic diagram of the vending machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Cabinet; 11. Refrigeration chamber; 2. Air damper; 3. Fan; 12. Refrigeration compartment; 13. Freezer compartment; 14. Refrigeration air supply duct; 15. Refrigeration air supply outlet; 16. Refrigeration return air duct; 19. Refrigeration return air outlet; 17. Refrigeration air supply outlet; 18. Refrigeration return air outlet; 4. Shelf; 5. Shelf. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate for the embodiments of the utility model described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0028] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within 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.

[0030] Smart vending machines are now being used in more and more scenarios, such as communities and unmanned supermarkets, where demand is surging. The products sold are becoming more diversified, but single-door display cabinets have limited capacity and a single temperature zone, which cannot meet the needs of displaying and selling a variety of goods. Temperature fluctuations are also large, making it easy for goods to spoil.

[0031] Therefore, this application provides a method such as Figures 1 to 3 The vending machine shown includes: a cabinet body 1; a partition assembly disposed within the cabinet body 1, dividing the interior of the cabinet body 1 into at least two compartments; and doors corresponding one-to-one with each compartment, each door capable of opening or closing its corresponding compartment; a refrigeration chamber 11 is formed within the cabinet body 1, and all compartments are connected to the refrigeration chamber 11 via dampers 2, with each damper 2 being relatively independent. By dividing the cabinet body 1 into multiple compartments using the partition assembly, multiple temperature zones can be created within the cabinet body 1, enabling the display and sale of goods with different temperature requirements, increasing the variety of goods sold in the vending machine. Furthermore, the dampers 2 and doors of each compartment are independently controlled, ensuring that only the corresponding door is opened for sale during use. This also ensures that each compartment can be independently refrigerated, guaranteeing that the temperature within each compartment reaches the target temperature required for the goods inside, ensuring the goods are in optimal selling condition and improving the user experience of the vending machine.

[0032] After setting up the vending machine in a designated location (such as a community or unmanned supermarket), multiple types of goods can be stored inside. The temperature of each compartment can be set according to the target temperature of each item, and then the door can be locked. When a person purchases an item from the vending machine, they can select the desired item using a user interaction device (such as a display screen, QR code, or app on the machine). The vending machine then opens the corresponding door to open the corresponding compartment, allowing the user to take the item. The door then closes and locks, completing the sale. The vending machine can then control the air vents 2 corresponding to the opened compartment to cool it, ensuring the temperature reaches the target temperature as quickly as possible, guaranteeing the goods are in optimal selling condition, and improving the reliability of the vending machine.

[0033] Cabinet 1 is composed of external and internal sheet metal parts and extruded parts, and is filled with foam material inside, with evaporator inlet and outlet pipes pre-embedded to connect to the refrigeration system.

[0034] The vending machine also includes a fan 3, which corresponds one-to-one with each of the compartments. The fan 3 can deliver cold air from the cooling chamber 11 into the corresponding compartment. By independently controlling the fan 3, cold air can enter different compartments as needed, achieving independent cooling of each compartment and ensuring that each compartment reaches the preset temperature. This ensures that the goods are in the best condition for sale and improves the user experience of the vending machine.

[0035] The vending machine includes a refrigerated compartment 12 and a frozen compartment 13, which are arranged side-by-side along the width of the cabinet 1. Customers can choose between the left and right sides of the vending machine as needed, eliminating the need to choose between the top and bottom sides. This avoids the inconvenience of selling goods on the bottom or top shelves, improving the user experience. The refrigerated compartment 12 and the frozen compartment 13 are relatively separated. The temperature range of the refrigerated compartment 12 is 0℃ to 10℃, and the temperature range of the frozen compartment 13 is -10℃ to 0℃.

[0036] The cabinet 1 is equipped with a refrigeration air supply duct 14, which is located at the rear of the freezer compartment 13 and communicates with the refrigeration chamber 11. A refrigeration air outlet 15 is provided on the rear wall of the freezer compartment 13, and the refrigeration air outlet 15 communicates with the refrigeration air duct. By placing the refrigeration air outlet 15 on the rear wall of the freezer compartment 13, cold air can quickly come into contact with the goods inside the freezer compartment 13 for cooling, ensuring the cooling effect within the freezer compartment 13 and the preservation effect of the goods.

[0037] The vending machine also includes shelves 4, which are installed inside the freezer compartment 13 and divide the interior of the freezer compartment 13 into multiple freezer spaces. Each freezer air vent 15 corresponds to one of the freezer spaces. The shelves 4 allow for layered storage of goods, increasing storage capacity. Simultaneously, the freezer air vents 15 directly supply cold air to the freezer spaces, ensuring that cold air quickly contacts the goods in the freezer compartment 13 for effective cooling, thus guaranteeing the cooling effect within the freezer compartment 13 and the preservation of the goods.

[0038] The number of freezer compartments 13 is at least two, and all freezer compartments 13 are arranged side by side along the height of the cabinet 1. The freezer air ducts 14 correspond one-to-one with the freezer compartments 13. By setting multiple freezer compartments 13, the number of temperature zones in the vending machine is further increased, and the variety of goods can be improved. The temperature range of one freezer compartment 13 can be selected from -5℃ to 0℃, and the temperature range of the other freezer compartment 13 can be selected from -10℃ to -5℃.

[0039] The cabinet 1 is equipped with a refrigeration return air duct 16, and the bottom of the refrigeration compartment 13 is equipped with a refrigeration return air inlet 19. All the refrigeration return air inlets 19 of the refrigeration compartment 13 are connected to the refrigeration return air duct 16. The refrigeration return air duct 16 is used to return the gas in the refrigeration compartment 13 to the refrigeration chamber 11, realizing the refrigeration cycle in the refrigeration compartment 13. Moreover, by connecting all the refrigeration return air inlets 19 to the same refrigeration return air duct 16, the number of refrigeration return air ducts 16 is reduced, further increasing the capacity of the vending machine.

[0040] To further increase the capacity of the cold storage compartment 12, a cold air supply vent 17 and a cold air return vent 18 are provided on the top of the cold storage compartment 12. The cold air return vent 18 is located between the cold air supply vent 17 and the door. By arranging the cold air supply vent 17 and the cold air return vent 18 one after the other on the top of the cold storage compartment 12, the cold air supplied by the cold air supply vent 17 can circulate normally within the cold storage compartment 12, thereby ensuring the cooling effect of the cold storage compartment 12. A decorative panel is provided on the top of the cold storage compartment 12. The holes on the front side of the decorative panel constitute the cold air return vent 18, and the holes on the rear side of the decorative panel constitute the cold air supply vent 17. The decorative panel effectively improves the appearance of the cold storage compartment and the sales counter.

[0041] The cold storage compartment 12 is equipped with a shelf 5. There is a gap between the rear end of the shelf 5 and the inner wall of the cold storage compartment 12. The air outlet of the cold air outlet 17 is directed towards the gap. The gap allows the cold air delivered by the cold air outlet 17 to flow smoothly in the cold storage compartment 12. At the same time, the cold air can also enter the interior of the shelf 5 after passing through the gap, thereby cooling the goods on the shelf 5 and ensuring the reliability of the goods storage.

[0042] An electromagnetic lock is installed on the door and / or the cabinet 1 to enable remote control of the vending machine and ensure a good user experience. Optionally, the door is a glass door with a locking hole at the top. An electromagnetic lock is installed on the cabinet 1, and a magnetic plate is fixed to the top of the glass door to sense the electromagnetic lock and lock the glass door.

[0043] The cabinet 1 is equipped with a camera structure to dynamically identify the goods inside the vending cabinet, determine the purchased goods, and thus facilitate payment. It can also record video for monitoring. Preferably, the camera structure is a webcam.

[0044] A temperature detection mechanism is installed in the compartment, and the temperature detection mechanism is electrically connected to the corresponding damper 2. The temperature detection mechanism detects the temperature in the corresponding compartment, and controls the corresponding damper 2 based on the detected temperature, thereby controlling whether the compartment is cooled.

[0045] When the vending machine is powered on, the refrigeration temperature sensor in the refrigeration compartment 12 detects that the set temperature has been met, and the corresponding fan 3 in the refrigeration compartment 12 stops to save energy. When the temperature in the refrigeration compartment 12 does not meet the set temperature, the corresponding fan 3 is started to work, so as to meet the refrigeration function of the refrigeration compartment 12.

[0046] The temperature sensor inside the freezer compartment 13 detects the temperature inside the freezer compartment 13. When the detected temperature is T1 (at which point the temperature of the freezer compartment 13 does not meet the set temperature), the damper 2 of the freezer compartment 13 opens, and the freezer compartment 13 begins to cool down. After a period of time, the temperature reaches the set temperature T0. After stable operation, when the temperature sensor inside the freezer compartment 13 detects that the set temperature has been met, the fan 3 and damper 2 of the freezer compartment 13 will be closed to achieve energy saving. The temperature sensor inside the freezer compartment 13 will re-detect the temperature of the freezer compartment 13. When the temperature of the freezer compartment 13 does not meet the set temperature, the corresponding fan 3 will be started to work. This cycle is repeated to meet the temperature requirements of the freezer compartment 13, achieving precise temperature control in a closed loop.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vending machine, characterized in that: include: Cabinet (1); A partition assembly is disposed inside the cabinet (1) and the partition assembly divides the interior of the cabinet (1) into at least two compartments; The door body corresponds one-to-one with the room, and each door body can open or close the corresponding room. The cabinet (1) contains a refrigeration chamber (11), and all the chambers are connected to the refrigeration chamber (11) through air dampers (2), and all the air dampers (2) are relatively independent.

2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vending machine also includes a fan (3), which corresponds to each of the compartments, and the fan (3) can send the cold air in the refrigeration chamber (11) into the corresponding compartment.

3. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compartments include a refrigerator compartment (12) and a freezer compartment (13), which are arranged side by side along the width of the cabinet (1).

4. The vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a refrigeration air supply duct (14), which is located on the rear side of the refrigeration chamber (13) and is connected to the refrigeration chamber (11). A refrigeration air outlet (15) is provided on the rear wall of the refrigeration chamber (13) and is connected to the refrigeration air supply duct (14).

5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vending machine also includes a shelf (4), which is located in the freezer compartment (13) and divides the interior of the freezer compartment (13) into multiple freezer spaces. The freezer air vent (15) corresponds to each of the freezer spaces.

6. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of the freezer compartments (13) is at least two, and all the freezer compartments (13) are arranged side by side along the height direction of the cabinet (1). The freezer air supply duct (14) corresponds one-to-one with the freezer compartments (13).

7. The vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a refrigeration return air duct (16), and the bottom of the freezer compartment (13) is provided with a refrigeration return air inlet (19). All the refrigeration return air inlets (19) of the freezer compartment (13) are connected to the refrigeration return air duct (16).

8. The vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the cold storage room (12) is provided with a cold air supply vent (17) and a cold air return vent (18), and the cold air return vent (18) is located between the cold air supply vent (17) and the door.

9. The vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cold storage room (12) is equipped with a shelf (5), and there is a gap between the rear end of the shelf (5) and the inner wall of the cold storage room (12). The air outlet (17) of the cold storage room points to the gap.

10. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electromagnetic lock is provided on the door and / or the cabinet (1); and / or a camera structure is provided on the cabinet (1); and / or a temperature detection mechanism is provided in the room, and the temperature detection mechanism is electrically connected to the corresponding air door (2).

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