Demisting structure and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a demisting structure and a vending machine, the demisting structure is used for guiding heat generated by a refrigeration device to a gate glass for demisting, and the demisting structure comprises an air supply mechanism; the gate glass is mounted on the gate bracket; a hot air channel is arranged in the gate bracket; the gate support is further provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet is right opposite to the gate glass. The air supply mechanism is used for absorbing hot air generated by a compressor in the refrigerating device, and enabling the hot air to penetrate through the hot air channel to be exhausted from the air outlet and blown to the gate glass.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a defogging 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, representing a new form of retail, often referred to as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. Furthermore, with market changes, vending machines have evolved into various styles, including those with glass doors.

[0003] Currently, door glass typically uses heating wires and heated glass as heat sources for defogging; however, this defogging structure is not only costly to produce, but also difficult to assemble; especially for door structures with multiple glass panels, the wiring harnesses are numerous and the installation is very complex. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a defogging 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 defogging structure, which is used to direct the heat generated by the refrigeration device to the door glass for defogging, and includes an air supply mechanism.

[0006] The door glass is installed on the door bracket; the door bracket is provided with a hot air channel; the door bracket is also provided with an air outlet, which is directly facing the door glass;

[0007] The air supply mechanism is used to absorb the hot air generated by the compressor in the refrigeration device, and to blow the hot air through the hot air channel and out of the air outlet toward the door glass.

[0008] Furthermore, the air supply mechanism includes a blower and a hot air duct;

[0009] The blower is located near the compressor and is used to absorb the heat emitted by the compressor;

[0010] The hot air duct is connected to the blower; the hot air duct extends into the hot air channel;

[0011] The hot air duct is provided with an air outlet, which faces the air outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the gate support includes a longitudinal support and a transverse support connected together;

[0013] The hot air duct includes a longitudinal duct formed by the longitudinal support and a transverse duct formed by the transverse support;

[0014] The longitudinal channel is connected to the transverse channel;

[0015] The air outlet is located on the horizontal support and is connected to the horizontal channel.

[0016] Furthermore, the hot air duct includes a main duct and branch ducts;

[0017] The first end of the main pipe is connected to the blower, and the second end of the main pipe extends into the longitudinal channel;

[0018] The first end of the branch pipe is connected to the main pipe, and the second end of the branch pipe extends into the transverse channel;

[0019] The air outlet is located in the branch pipe.

[0020] Furthermore, the main pipeline includes a first main pipeline and a second main pipeline;

[0021] The blower is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet. The first end of the first main pipe is connected to the first air outlet, and the second main pipe is connected to the second air outlet.

[0022] The second end of the first main pipe extends into the longitudinal channel of one of the longitudinal supports; the second end of the second main pipe extends into the longitudinal channel of the other longitudinal support.

[0023] The branch pipe is provided in at least two parts, one part of which is connected to the first main pipe; the other part of which is connected to the second main pipe.

[0024] Furthermore, each of the transverse channels is provided with two branch pipes; one of the branch pipes is located close to the first main pipe and is connected to the first main pipe; the other branch pipe is located close to the second main pipe and is connected to the second main pipe.

[0025] Furthermore, the defogging structure also includes a heat insulation cover, the compressor is located inside the heat insulation cover, the blower is installed in the heat insulation cover, and the air inlet of the blower is connected to the inside of the heat insulation cover.

[0026] Furthermore, the insulation cover is equipped with a one-way air intake valve, which is used to guide outside air into the insulation cover.

[0027] Furthermore, the one-way air intake valve is installed at the first end of the insulation cover, and the blower is installed at the second end of the insulation cover.

[0028] The second aspect of this utility model provides a vending machine, including a defogging structure.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0030] The air supply mechanism directs the heat generated by the compressor through the hot air duct and blows it from the air outlet to the door glass to defog the glass. Compared with the traditional solution of using electric heating wires and heating glass, this method has lower production costs, eliminates a lot of wiring harnesses, and reduces the difficulty of door assembly. At the same time, it can also better help the compressor dissipate heat. Attached Figure Description

[0031] 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.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the defogging structure of this utility model installed in a vending machine.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the gate support of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hot air duct of this utility model installed on the gate bracket.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model, showing the air outlet facing the glass of the main door.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pipeline of this utility model.

[0037] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0038] 1-Refrigeration unit, 2-Door glass, 3-Door bracket, 301-Longitudinal bracket, 3011-Longitudinal passage, 302-Transverse bracket, 3021-Transverse passage, 3022-Air outlet, 4-Air supply mechanism, 401-Blower, 4011-First air outlet, 4012-Second air outlet, 402-Hot air duct, 4021-Main duct, 40211-First main duct, 40212-Second main duct, 4022-Branch duct, 40221-Air outlet, 5-Insulation cover, 6-One-way air inlet valve. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] A defogging structure, which is used to direct the heat generated by the refrigeration device 1 to the door glass 2 for defogging, includes an air supply mechanism 4;

[0047] The door glass 2 is installed on the door bracket 3; the door bracket 3 is provided with a hot air channel; the door bracket 3 is also provided with an air outlet 3022, which is directly facing the door glass 2;

[0048] The air supply mechanism 4 is used to absorb the hot air generated by the compressor (not shown in the figure, the compressor is located inside the insulation cover 5) in the refrigeration device 1, and to discharge the hot air through the hot air channel from the air outlet 3022 and blow it toward the door glass 2.

[0049] In this embodiment, the heat generated by the compressor is blown from the air outlet 3022 to the door glass 2 through the hot air channel by the air supply mechanism 4 to perform defogging on the door glass 2. Compared with the traditional solution of using electric heating wire and heating glass, the production cost is lower, and a lot of wiring harnesses are eliminated, reducing the assembly difficulty of the door; at the same time, it can also better help the compressor dissipate heat.

[0050] Furthermore, the air supply mechanism 4 includes a blower 401 and a hot air duct 402;

[0051] The blower 401 is located near the compressor and is used to absorb the heat emitted by the compressor;

[0052] The hot air duct 402 is connected to the blower 401; the hot air duct 402 extends into the hot air channel;

[0053] The hot air duct 402 is provided with an air outlet 40221, which faces the air outlet 3022.

[0054] In this embodiment, the blower 401 is used to absorb the heat emitted by the compressor and deliver the hot air to the hot air duct 402. The hot air is discharged from the air outlet 40221 and blown towards the door glass 2 through the air outlet 3022. By setting the hot air duct 402, the hot air can be delivered to the door glass 2 more quickly. At the same time, the hot air duct 402 has better heat preservation and can prevent heat loss.

[0055] Furthermore, the gate support 3 includes a longitudinal support 301 and a transverse support 302 connected to each other;

[0056] The hot air duct includes a longitudinal duct 3011 formed by the longitudinal support 301 and a transverse duct 3021 formed by the transverse support 302;

[0057] The longitudinal channel 3011 is connected to the transverse channel 3021;

[0058] The air outlet 3022 is disposed on the horizontal support 302, and the air outlet 3022 is connected to the horizontal channel 3021.

[0059] Furthermore, the hot air duct 402 includes a main duct 4021 and a branch duct 4022;

[0060] The first end of the main pipe 4021 is connected to the blower 401, and the second end of the main pipe 4021 extends into the longitudinal channel 3011;

[0061] The first end of the branch pipe 4022 is connected to the main pipe 4021, and the second end of the branch pipe 4022 extends into the transverse channel 3021;

[0062] The air outlet 40221 is located on the branch pipe 4022.

[0063] Furthermore, the main pipeline 4021 includes a first main pipeline 40211 and a second main pipeline 40212;

[0064] The blower 401 is provided with a first air outlet 4011 and a second air outlet 4012. The first end of the first main pipe 40211 is connected to the first air outlet 4011, and the second main pipe 40212 is connected to the second air outlet 4012.

[0065] The second end of the first main pipe 40211 extends into the longitudinal channel 3011 of one side of the longitudinal support 301; the second end of the second main pipe 40212 extends into the longitudinal channel 3011 of the other side of the longitudinal support 301.

[0066] At least two branch pipes 4022 are provided, one of which is connected to the first main pipe 40211; the other is connected to the second main pipe 40212.

[0067] Furthermore, each of the transverse channels 3021 is provided with two branch pipes 4022; one of the branch pipes 4022 is located near the first main pipe 40211 and is connected to the first main pipe 40211; the other branch pipe 4022 is located near the second main pipe 40212 and is connected to the second main pipe 40212.

[0068] In this embodiment, to avoid excessive heat loss due to excessive length of the main pipe 4021 and the branch pipe 4022, two main pipes 4021 are provided. The first main pipe 40211 and the branch pipe 4022 connected to the first main pipe 40211 are used to defog the left half of the door glass 2. The second main pipe 40212 and the branch pipe 4022 connected to the second main pipe 40212 are used to defog the right half of the door glass 2.

[0069] Furthermore, the defogging structure also includes a heat insulation cover 5, the compressor is located inside the heat insulation cover 5, the blower 401 is installed in the heat insulation cover 5, and the air inlet of the blower 401 is connected to the inside of the heat insulation cover 5.

[0070] Furthermore, the heat insulation cover 5 is provided with a one-way air intake valve 6, which is used to guide outside air into the heat insulation cover 5.

[0071] Furthermore, the one-way air intake valve 6 is installed at the first end of the heat insulation cover 5, and the blower 401 is installed at the second end of the heat insulation cover 5.

[0072] In this embodiment, by setting up the heat insulation cover 5, the heat emitted by the compressor can be prevented from being lost; the one-way air intake valve 6 can be set up to replenish the air inside the heat insulation cover 5; at the same time, the one-way air intake valve 6 and the blower 401 are located on both sides of the heat insulation cover 5, the purpose of which is to ensure that the room temperature air enters the heat insulation cover 5 through the one-way air intake valve 6, is heated by the compressor, and then enters the blower 401.

[0073] Example 2

[0074] The vending machine includes a defogging structure. The vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0075] 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 defogging structure, wherein the defogging structure is used to direct the heat generated by the refrigeration device (1) to the door glass (2) for defogging, characterized in that: Including the air supply mechanism (4); The door glass (2) is installed on the door bracket (3); the door bracket (3) is provided with a hot air channel; the door bracket (3) is also provided with an air outlet (3022), which is directly facing the door glass (2); The air supply mechanism (4) is used to absorb the hot air generated by the compressor in the refrigeration device (1) and to discharge the hot air through the hot air channel from the air outlet (3022) to the door glass (2).

2. The defogging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air supply mechanism (4) includes a blower (401) and a hot air duct (402); The blower (401) is located near the compressor and is used to absorb the heat emitted by the compressor; The hot air duct (402) is connected to the blower (401); the hot air duct (402) extends into the hot air channel; The hot air duct (402) is provided with an air outlet (40221), which faces the air outlet (3022).

3. The defogging structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gate support (3) includes a longitudinal support (301) and a transverse support (302) connected to each other; The hot air duct includes a longitudinal duct (3011) formed by the longitudinal support (301) and a transverse duct (3021) formed by the transverse support (302); The longitudinal channel (3011) is connected to the transverse channel (3021); The air outlet (3022) is disposed on the horizontal support (302), and the air outlet (3022) is connected to the horizontal channel (3021).

4. The defogging structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hot air duct (402) includes a main duct (4021) and branch ducts (4022); The first end of the main pipe (4021) is connected to the blower (401), and the second end of the main pipe (4021) extends into the longitudinal channel (3011); The first end of the branch pipe (4022) is connected to the main pipe (4021), and the second end of the branch pipe (4022) extends into the transverse channel (3021); The air outlet (40221) is located on the branch pipe (4022).

5. The defogging structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main pipeline (4021) includes a first main pipeline (40211) and a second main pipeline (40212); The blower (401) is provided with a first air outlet (4011) and a second air outlet (4012). The first end of the first main pipe (40211) is connected to the first air outlet (4011), and the second main pipe (40212) is connected to the second air outlet (4012). The second end of the first main pipe (40211) extends into the longitudinal channel (3011) of one side of the longitudinal support (301); the second end of the second main pipe (40212) extends into the longitudinal channel (3011) of the other side of the longitudinal support (301); At least two branch pipes (4022) are provided, one of which is connected to the first main pipe (40211); the other is connected to the second main pipe (40212).

6. The defogging structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the transverse channels (3021) is provided with two branch pipes (4022); one of the branch pipes (4022) is located close to the first main pipe (40211) and is connected to the first main pipe (40211); the other branch pipe (4022) is located close to the second main pipe (40212) and is connected to the second main pipe (40212).

7. The defogging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The defogging structure also includes a heat insulation cover (5), the compressor is located inside the heat insulation cover (5), the blower (401) is installed in the heat insulation cover (5), and the air inlet of the blower (401) is connected to the inside of the heat insulation cover (5).

8. The defogging structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heat insulation cover (5) is provided with a one-way air inlet valve (6), which is used to guide outside air into the heat insulation cover (5).

9. The defogging structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The one-way air intake valve (6) is installed at the first end of the heat insulation cover (5), and the blower (401) is installed at the second end of the heat insulation cover (5).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: Includes the defogging structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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