Goods taking opening mechanism and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pick-up opening mechanism and a vending machine, the pick-up opening mechanism comprises a door frame, the door frame is provided with a pick-up opening, the door frame is slidably connected with a switch plate, a driving assembly is arranged between the door frame and the switch plate, the driving assembly is used for driving the switch plate to open and close the pick-up opening, and the pick-up opening mechanism further comprises a guide groove; the guide groove is formed in the door frame; a guide wheel assembly; the guide wheel assembly is fixed to the switch plate, and the guide wheel assembly rolls in the guide groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a dispensing mechanism 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 vending machines have a dispensing slot and a door for opening and closing the dispensing slot. In the existing technology, the connection between the door and the door frame is usually achieved by using a guide rail and slider, or a shaft and linear bearing, or a synchronous pulley and synchronous belt, or a lead screw and nut. However, the above solutions not only require high assembly precision, but also have high production costs. Summary of the Invention

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

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides: 1. a retrieval port mechanism, including a door frame, a retrieval port on the door frame, a switch plate slidably connected to the door frame, and a driving assembly between the door frame and the switch plate, the driving assembly being used to drive the switch plate to open and close the retrieval port, further comprising:

[0006] Guide groove; the guide groove is installed on the door frame;

[0007] Guide wheel assembly; the guide wheel assembly is fixed to the switch plate and rolls within the guide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide groove is a U-shaped guide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two guide channels, which are respectively located on both sides of the retrieval port.

[0010] Furthermore, the switch plate is a glass plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide wheel assembly includes a fixing member and a roller;

[0012] The fastener is fixedly connected to the switch plate;

[0013] The roller is mounted on the fixing member and rolls in the guide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixing member is provided with a mounting groove, and the fixing member is installed at the corner of the switch plate through the mounting groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the fastener is fixedly connected to the switch plate by structural adhesive.

[0016] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a motor, gears, racks, and a mounting plate;

[0017] The motor is mounted on the door frame;

[0018] The gear is installed at the output end of the motor;

[0019] The rack is mounted on the mounting plate;

[0020] The end of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the switch plate;

[0021] The gear meshes with the rack.

[0022] Furthermore, the door frame has detection ports on both sides of the retrieval opening, and a light detection transmitting component is installed in one of the detection ports of the door frame, while a light detection receiving component is installed in the other detection port of the door frame.

[0023] The second aspect of this utility model provides a vending machine, including a dispensing mechanism.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0025] The switch plate and the door frame are connected by a guide groove and a guide wheel. The switch plate is moved up and down by the drive assembly to open and close the loading port. Compared with existing solutions that use guide rails and sliders, optical shafts and linear bearings, synchronous pulleys and synchronous belts, or lead screws and nuts, this solution has lower production costs and lower assembly precision requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the opening and closing of the retrieval opening of the door in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the opening and retrieval port of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component connecting the switch board of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the optical detection component of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly between the guide wheel assembly and the guide groove of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the guide wheel assembly of this utility model.

[0033] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0034] 1-Door frame, 101-Item retrieval port, 102-Detection port, 2-Switch board, 3-Drive assembly, 301-Motor, 302-Gear, 303-Rack, 304-Mounting plate, 4-Guide groove, 5-Guide wheel assembly, 501-Fixing component, 5011-Mounting groove, 502-Roller, 6-Optical detection transmitting assembly, 7-Optical detection receiving assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] The retrieval mechanism includes a door frame 1 with a retrieval opening 101. A switch plate 2 is slidably connected to the door frame 1. A drive assembly 3 is provided between the door frame 1 and the switch plate 2. The drive assembly 3 is used to drive the switch plate 2 to open and close the retrieval opening 101. The mechanism also includes:

[0043] Guide groove 4; the guide groove 4 is installed on the door frame 1;

[0044] Guide wheel assembly 5; the guide wheel assembly 5 is fixed to the switch plate 2, and the guide wheel assembly 5 rolls within the guide groove 4.

[0045] In this embodiment, the switch plate 2 and the door frame 1 are connected by a guide groove 4 and a guide wheel. The switch plate 2 is driven to move up and down by the drive assembly 3, thereby opening and closing the retrieval port 101. Compared with existing solutions that use guide rails and sliders, optical shafts and linear bearings, synchronous pulleys and synchronous belts, or lead screws and nuts, this solution has lower production costs and lower assembly precision requirements. Assembly precision is mainly reflected in the connection between the drive assembly 3 and the switch door. For example, with the guide rail and slider solution, if the switch door is tilted to a certain extent, the guide rail and slider will jam during the up and down movement of the switch door, preventing the switch door from moving up and down normally. In this solution, the drive assembly 3 and the switch door do not require particularly high assembly precision. The switch door is tilted to a certain extent to both sides. Although there will be different contact forces between the guide wheel assembly 5 and the guide groove 4, it will not affect the normal up and down movement of the switch door.

[0046] Furthermore, the guide groove 4 is a U-shaped guide groove.

[0047] Furthermore, there are two guide grooves 4, which are respectively located on both sides of the retrieval port 101.

[0048] Furthermore, the switch plate 2 is a glass plate.

[0049] Furthermore, the guide wheel assembly 5 includes a fixing member 501 and a roller 502;

[0050] The fastener 501 is fixedly connected to the switch plate 2;

[0051] The roller 502 is mounted on the fixing member 501, and the roller 502 rolls in the guide groove 4.

[0052] Furthermore, the fixing member 501 is provided with a mounting groove 5011, and the fixing member 501 is installed at the corner of the switch plate 2 through the mounting groove 5011.

[0053] Furthermore, the fastener 501 is fixedly connected to the switch plate 2 by structural adhesive.

[0054] In this embodiment, two guide grooves 4 are provided, which are respectively located on both sides of the switch plate 2. At the same time, four guide wheel assemblies 5 are provided on the switch plate 2. The switch plate 2 is rectangular, and the four guide wheel assemblies 5 are respectively located at the four corners of the switch plate 2. In this embodiment, the guide wheel assemblies 5 are fixedly connected to the corners of the switch plate 2 with structural adhesive. In other embodiments, the guide wheel assemblies 5 can also be fixed to the corners of the switch plate 2 by other fixing methods, such as fixing with screws.

[0055] Furthermore, the drive assembly 3 includes a motor 301, a gear 302, a rack 303, and a mounting plate 304;

[0056] The motor 301 is installed on the door frame 1;

[0057] The gear 302 is installed at the output end of the motor 301;

[0058] The rack 303 is mounted on the mounting plate 304;

[0059] The end of the mounting plate 304 is fixedly connected to the switch plate 2;

[0060] The gear 302 meshes with the rack 303.

[0061] In this embodiment, the working principle of the drive component 3 is as follows: the motor 301 drives the gear 302 to rotate, and the gear 302 drives the mounting plate 304 and the switch plate 2 to move through the rack 303. The forward and reverse rotation of the motor 301 controls the two moving directions of the switch plate 2, respectively.

[0062] Furthermore, the door frame 1 has detection ports 102 on both sides of the retrieval port 101. A light detection transmitting component 6 is installed in one of the detection ports 102 of the door frame 1, and a light detection receiving component 7 is installed in the other detection port 102 of the door frame 1.

[0063] In this embodiment, by providing a detection port 102 at the object retrieval port 101, it is easier to disassemble and install the optical detection emitting component 6 and the optical detection receiving component 7. By removing the screws used to fix the optical detection emitting component 6 or the optical detection receiving component 7, the optical detection emitting component 6 or the optical detection receiving component 7 can be removed from the detection port 102.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] A vending machine, including a dispensing mechanism. The vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described again.

[0066] 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 retrieval mechanism, comprising a door frame (1), wherein a retrieval opening (101) is provided on the door frame (1), a switch plate (2) is slidably connected to the door frame (1), and a drive assembly (3) is provided between the door frame (1) and the switch plate (2), the drive assembly (3) being used to drive the switch plate (2) to open and close the retrieval opening (101), characterized in that: Also includes: Guide groove (4); the guide groove (4) is installed on the door frame (1); Guide wheel assembly (5); the guide wheel assembly (5) is fixed to the switch plate (2), and the guide wheel assembly (5) rolls in the guide groove (4).

2. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide groove (4) is a U-shaped guide groove.

3. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two guide grooves (4), which are respectively located on both sides of the retrieval port (101).

4. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch plate (2) is a glass plate.

5. The picking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide wheel assembly (5) includes a fixing member (501) and a roller (502); The fastener (501) is fixedly connected to the switch plate (2); The roller (502) is mounted on the fixing member (501), and the roller (502) rolls in the guide groove (4).

6. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing member (501) is provided with a mounting groove (5011), and the fixing member (501) is installed at the corner of the switch plate (2) through the mounting groove (5011).

7. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fastener (501) is fixedly connected to the switch plate (2) by structural adhesive.

8. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (3) includes a motor (301), a gear (302), a rack (303), and a mounting plate (304); The motor (301) is mounted on the door frame (1); The gear (302) is mounted on the output end of the motor (301); The rack (303) is mounted on the mounting plate (304); The end of the mounting plate (304) is fixedly connected to the switch plate (2); The gear (302) meshes with the rack (303).

9. The picking-up mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door frame (1) has detection ports (102) on both sides of the retrieval port (101). A photodetector transmitting component (6) is installed in one of the detection ports (102) of the door frame (1), and a photodetector receiving component (7) is installed in the other detection port (102) of the door frame (1).

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

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