Novel vending machine
By designing adjustable side panels and fastening mechanisms, the problem of goods tipping over and getting stuck in vending machines has been solved, enabling stable transportation and automatic dispensing of various products, thus improving the applicability and efficiency of vending machines.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
During the dispensing process, cylindrical beverages and other items in existing vending machines tend to tip over and get stuck due to instability. Furthermore, the existing adjustment methods are limited and cannot accommodate the sale of a variety of products.
The design incorporates adjustable side panels and fastening mechanisms. By adjusting the deflection angle of the side panels, the movement trajectory of goods is limited. Combined with a drive motor and roller tracks, this enables stable transportation and automated unloading of goods.
It improves the efficiency of loading and unloading goods, reduces inventory jams, adapts to the sales needs of various products, and reduces operating costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to vending machine technical field, concretely relates to a novel unmanned vending machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] Unmanned vending machine is a kind of equipment that realizes commodity sales and management through automatic vending system without manual attendance, it fuses modern technology such as internet of things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and can provide 24 hours uninterrupted service.Consumers can easily purchase goods through coin, code scanning and other ways, and it is common in places such as shopping mall, station, school, hospital, community, sells food, beverage, daily necessities and various commodities.Unmanned vending machine not only can save labor cost, improve sales efficiency, but also can bring convenient shopping experience for people, has become an important part of modern retail industry.
[0003] Current unmanned vending machine delivery channel adopts wide design, cylindrical beverage and other goods need to be placed in upright posture accurately in the spiral spring pushing process.In actual operation, the goods are slightly offset in angle, and will be tilted in the transportation process due to unstable center of gravity, and then block the delivery channel, cause the goods jam fault, although this problem can be alleviated by adjusting the distance between the two side plates of spring, but limited by the structure design, the adjustment range of side plate is limited, and most types of goods cannot be used quickly, therefore, a novel unmanned vending machine is proposed. UTILITARY MODEL CONTENTS
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems and provide a novel unmanned vending machine for preventing goods jam using multiple goods.
[0005] The utility model realizes the above-mentioned purposes through the following technical schemes:
[0006] A novel unmanned vending machine, including vending machine main body and multiple goods trays slidingly arranged in the vending machine main body, multiple delivery mechanisms are arranged in the goods tray, and further comprising:
[0007] Side plate, the side plate is rotationally arranged on both sides of the delivery mechanism, and the movement track of goods is limited by changing the deflection angle of the side plate.
[0008] Fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism is arranged on the side plate, and the angle of the side plate is limited by the fastening mechanism.
[0009] As a further optimization scheme of the utility model, the side plate is provided with a convex rod, the convex rod penetrates the goods tray, the goods tray is provided with a rotating seat, and the side plate is rotationally arranged on the goods tray through the rotating seat.
[0010] As a further optimization of this utility model, a partition is provided inside the pallet, and an arc-shaped groove is opened on the partition. The protruding rod passes through the partition through the arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped groove conforms to the rotation trajectory of the protruding rod. Multiple rollers are provided on both sides of the pallet.
[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, the fastening mechanism includes a fastening spring, which is sleeved on the protruding rod. A clamping plate is slidably disposed on the protruding rod, and an mounting plate is fixedly disposed on the protruding rod. The two ends of the protruding rod are respectively connected to the fastening spring and the clamping plate, and the clamping plate abuts against the partition plate.
[0012] As a further optimization of this utility model, the shipping mechanism includes a controller, which is fixedly mounted on a partition. A drive motor is fixedly mounted on the controller, a drive disk is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor, and a shipping spring is fixedly mounted on the drive disk.
[0013] As a further optimization of this utility model, the contact surface between the clamp and the partition is made of frosted material.
[0014] As a further optimization of this utility model, the vending machine body is provided with multiple tracks, which are arranged on both sides of the tray. The rollers are slidably arranged on the tracks. The vending machine body is provided with a dispensing port, and the vending machine body is provided with a dispensing slot connected to the dispensing port. The dispensing slot is located below the tray.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] Unlike existing technologies, this device allows for flexible opening of rotating side panels on both sides of the pallet during loading, greatly facilitating cargo placement and improving loading efficiency. After loading, the side panels can be adjusted to change their angle according to the cargo size, restricting the cargo's movement and keeping it upright to effectively prevent it from tipping over and jamming. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the shipping mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pallet structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a utility modelFigure 4 Amplification structure schematic diagram at B.
[0022] In the figure: 1, vending machine main body; 2, goods tray; 21, partition; 22, arc-shaped groove; 23, roller; 3, goods delivery mechanism; 31, controller; 32, drive motor; 33, goods delivery spring; 34, drive disc; 4, side plate; 41, protruding rod; 42, rotating seat; 5, fastening mechanism; 51, fastening spring; 52, clamping plate; 53, mounting plate; 6, track; 7, goods delivery slot; 8, goods taking opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following detailed description of the application will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is necessary to point out here that the following detailed description is only used to further illustrate the application, and cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the application, and those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the application according to the above application content.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] As Figure 1 - Figure 5 A new type of unmanned vending machine is shown, comprising a vending machine main body and a plurality of goods trays slidingly arranged in the vending machine main body, the vending machine main body is provided with a goods taking opening, the vending machine main body is provided with a goods delivery slot communicating with the goods taking opening, the goods delivery slot is located below the goods tray, the goods tray is provided with a plurality of goods delivery mechanisms, the goods delivery mechanism comprises a controller, the controller is fixedly arranged on the partition, the controller is fixedly provided with a drive motor, the output end of the drive motor is fixedly provided with a drive disc, and the drive disc is fixedly provided with a goods delivery spring. Such design makes the goods delivery mechanism can be accurately controlled by the controller, through the drive motor drives the drive disc to rotate, and then uses the goods delivery spring to push the goods out of the goods tray, realizes the automatic goods delivery process, effectively improves the goods delivery efficiency and accuracy of the vending machine, reduces the manual intervention, and reduces the operation cost.
[0026] A side plate is rotatably arranged on both sides of the goods delivery mechanism, the side plate is made of rubber material, the movement track of the goods is limited by changing the deflection angle of the side plate, the side plate is provided with a protruding rod, the protruding rod penetrates the goods tray, the goods tray is provided with a rotating seat, and the side plate is rotatably arranged on the goods tray through the rotating seat. The side plate made of rubber material not only can protect the goods from being damaged, but also can flexibly control the movement direction and track of the goods by adjusting the deflection angle. The adjustable side plate design can adapt to goods of different specifications and shapes, greatly improving the applicability of the vending machine and meeting the diversified commodity selling demand.
[0027] The partition plate is provided with an arc-shaped slot, the convex rod penetrates through the partition plate through the arc-shaped slot, the arc-shaped slot is consistent with the rotating track of the convex rod, a plurality of rollers are arranged on the two sides of the pallet, a plurality of tracks are arranged in the vending machine body, the tracks are arranged on the two sides of the pallet, the rollers are slidingly arranged on the tracks, and the pallet and the tracks are matched through the rollers, so that the pallet can slide smoothly in the vending machine body, and the replenishment and maintenance operation of goods are facilitated. The design of the arc-shaped slot on the partition plate and the convex rod not only ensures the rotating flexibility of the side plate, but also reasonably limits the rotating range, and further enhances the stability and reliability of the whole goods delivery system.
[0028] The fastening mechanism is arranged on the side plate, the angle of the side plate is limited through the fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism comprises a fastening spring, the fastening spring is sleeved on the convex rod, a clamping plate is slidingly arranged on the convex rod, an installation plate is fixedly arranged on the convex rod, the two ends of the convex rod are connected with the fastening spring and the clamping plate respectively, the clamping plate abuts against the partition plate, and the contact surface of the clamping plate and the partition plate is made of frosted material. The arrangement of the fastening mechanism can effectively prevent the side plate from changing the angle at will due to external force during the movement of the goods, so that the side plate can always be kept at the set position and the stability of the movement track of the goods is maintained. The contact surface of the clamping plate and the partition plate is made of frosted material, the friction force is further increased, the fastening effect is improved, the whole vending machine is more safe and reliable during the goods delivery process, and the fault problems such as goods jam caused by the change of the angle of the side plate are effectively reduced.
[0029] It should be noted that the novel unmanned vending machine can open the side plates arranged on the two sides of the pallet in the vending machine body during the goods loading operation, so as to place the goods. After the goods loading is completed, the deflection angle of the side plate is adjusted by rotating the side plate, the convex rod on the side plate is rotated in the rotating seat of the pallet and the arc-shaped slot on the partition plate, the movement track of the goods is limited, and the goods are placed vertically. After the adjustment of the angle of the side plate is completed, the fastening spring sleeved on the convex rod abuts against the partition plate through the clamping plate slidingly connected with the convex rod, the clamping plate is forced by the elastic force of the fastening spring, and the limitation of the angle of the side plate is realized. The controller in the goods delivery mechanism arranged in the pallet controls the work of the driving motor, the driving disc at the output end of the driving motor drives the goods delivery spring, the goods selling operation can be realized, and the pallet slides on the tracks arranged in the vending machine body through the rollers on the two sides, so that the goods are transported to the goods delivery groove communicated with the goods taking opening, and the user can take the goods conveniently.
[0030] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the patent scope of the present application. It should be noted that, for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a plurality of modifications and improvements can be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A novel vending machine comprising a vending machine body (1) and a plurality of shelves (2) slidingly arranged in the vending machine body (1), wherein a plurality of dispensing mechanisms (3) are arranged in the shelves (2), characterized in that: Also include: Side plate (4), the side plate (4) is rotationally arranged on both sides of the delivery mechanism (3), by changing the deflection angle of the side plate (4), the moving track of the goods is limited; Fastening mechanism (5), the fastening mechanism (5) is arranged on the side plate (4), and the angle of the side plate (4) is limited by the fastening mechanism (5).
2. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The side plate (4) is provided with a convex rod (41), the convex rod (41) penetrates the goods tray (2), the goods tray (2) is provided with a rotating seat (42), and the side plate (4) is rotationally arranged on the goods tray (2) through the rotating seat (42).
3. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The goods tray (2) is provided with a partition plate (21), the partition plate (21) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (22), the convex rod (41) penetrates the partition plate (21) through the arc-shaped groove (22), the arc-shaped groove (22) conforms to the rotating track of the convex rod (41), and a plurality of rollers (23) are arranged on both sides of the goods tray (2).
4. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The fastening mechanism (5) comprises a fastening spring (51), the fastening spring (51) is sleeved on the convex rod (41), the convex rod (41) is slidably provided with a clamping plate (52), the convex rod (41) is fixedly provided with a mounting plate (53), the both ends of the convex rod (41) are connected with the fastening spring (51) and the clamping plate (52) respectively, and the clamping plate (52) abuts against the partition plate (21).
5. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The delivery mechanism (3) comprises a controller (31), the controller (31) is fixedly arranged on the partition plate (21), the controller (31) is fixedly provided with a driving motor (32), the output end of the driving motor (32) is fixedly provided with a driving disc (34), and the driving disc (34) is fixedly provided with a delivery spring (33).
6. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The side plate (4) is made of rubber.
7. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The contact surface between the clamping plate (52) and the partition plate (21) is made of frosted material.
8. A novel vending machine as claimed in claim 3, wherein: A plurality of tracks (6) are arranged in the vending machine body (1), the rollers (23) are slidably arranged on the tracks (6), a goods taking opening (8) is formed in the vending machine body (1), a lower goods chute (7) is arranged in the vending machine body (1) and communicates with the goods taking opening (8), and the lower goods chute (7) is located below the goods tray (2).