Integrated small vending machine with spring lattices

By designing a spring grid integrated small vending machine that combines storage shelves and a conveying mechanism, the problems of easy damage to goods and troublesome restocking in existing technologies have been solved, realizing rapid delivery and convenient retrieval of goods.

CN224067244UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHANGHAI XIUYUAN YANGZHENG TECH GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In existing small vending machines, spring-loaded aisle vending machines are prone to damage and inconvenient to handle, while grid-style vending machines are difficult to restock.

Method used

Design a spring-grid integrated small vending machine that combines a storage rack and a conveyor mechanism. It uses rotating springs to transport goods and displays them through a grid structure, making it easy to retrieve the goods.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid delivery and convenient retrieval of goods, improves the convenience of goods storage and replenishment, and ensures the normal operation of vending machines.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a spring lattice integrated small vending machine, which relates to the technical field of vending machines, and comprises a shell, a cabinet door is arranged outside the shell, the cabinet door is rotatably connected with the shell through a hinge, guide rails are arranged on two sides in the cabinet door, connecting blocks are arranged on the guide rails, and the connecting blocks are connected with the cabinet door. A storage box is arranged between the two connecting blocks, a plurality of square grooves are formed in the storage box, baffles are arranged in the square grooves, lock plates are arranged outside the cabinet door, fixing pins are arranged in the lock plates, one ends of the fixing pins penetrate into the baffles, and the other ends of the fixing pins penetrate into the baffles. The storage rack and the internal conveying mechanism form a spring type structure of the vending machine, the rotating spring rotates and conveys goods, so that the goods are conveyed more conveniently, the storage boxes on the cabinet door form a grid structure of the vending machine, various goods can be displayed, the goods can be taken out without waiting, and the vending machine is more convenient to use. And the goods can be taken out more conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically a spring grid integrated small vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are convenient self-service retail devices widely used in public places. Automated vending machines can automatically dispense goods based on the amount of money inserted. They are commonly used equipment in commercial automation, are not limited by time or location, save manpower, facilitate transactions, and represent a brand-new form of commercial retail.

[0003] Existing small vending machines are usually spring-loaded or grid-style. Spring-loaded vending machines can store more goods, but when dispensing, users need to wait for the goods to fall into the vending machine's dispensing slot, making it difficult to easily take out the goods and making them prone to damage. Grid-style vending machines are easy to take out, but restocking them is more troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a spring grid integrated small vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A spring-loaded integrated miniature vending machine includes a casing and further includes:

[0007] The cabinet door is provided on the outside of the outer shell. The cabinet door is rotatably connected to the outer shell via hinges. Guide rails are provided on both sides inside the cabinet door. Connecting blocks are provided on the guide rails. A storage box is provided between two connecting blocks. The storage box has multiple square slots. A baffle is provided inside the square slots. A lock plate is provided on the outside of the cabinet door. A fixing pin is provided inside the lock plate. One end of the fixing pin passes through the baffle. A button is provided below the lock plate.

[0008] The outer shell has a partition, and the partition has a support plate. The support plate is fixed by locking bolts. The support plate has vertical columns, and storage racks are arranged between multiple columns. The storage racks have grooves, a guide plate at the bottom, and a sliding groove at the top. A movable plate is slidably arranged inside the sliding groove.

[0009] A conveying mechanism, located inside the storage rack, is used to convey goods placed inside the groove.

[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0011] In one alternative embodiment: the conveying mechanism includes a rotating spring, a turntable, and a mounting box. The mounting box is disposed inside the groove, the turntable is disposed on the mounting box, the rotating spring for conveying goods is disposed on the turntable, and a power component is disposed inside the mounting box. The rotating end of the power component is connected to the turntable.

[0012] In one alternative: the guide rail has multiple slots, the connecting block has an insert plate, and one end of the insert plate is inserted into the slot.

[0013] In one alternative: a fixing plate is provided on the outer wall of the outer shell, a protective box is provided on the outside of the cabinet door, and a handle and a fixing rod are provided on the protective box, with one end of the fixing rod sliding through the fixing plate.

[0014] In one alternative: a connecting frame is provided on the top of the storage rack, and a screw is provided on the connecting frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] The spring-loaded grid-style mini vending machine consists of an outer shell and cabinet doors. The storage shelves and internal conveyor mechanism form the vending machine's spring-loaded structure. Rotating the springs causes the goods to move and are conveyed, making the delivery of goods more convenient. The storage boxes on the cabinet doors form the vending machine's grid structure, which can display a variety of different goods. Goods can be taken out without waiting, making it more convenient to retrieve them. This system realizes the storage and retrieval of goods and ensures the normal operation of the mini vending machine. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a spring grid integrated small vending machine.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a sectional view of the cabinet door in a spring-loaded integrated mini vending machine.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage rack structure in a spring-loaded grid integrated small vending machine.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the partition structure in a spring-loaded grid integrated small vending machine.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the groove in a spring grid integrated small vending machine.

[0022] Figure label annotations: 1-Outer shell, 2-Cabinet door, 3-Display screen, 4-Storage box, 401-Square groove, 5-Baffle, 6-Handle, 7-Lock plate, 8-Button, 9-Fixing plate, 10-Handle, 11-Fixing rod, 12-Protective box, 13-Guide rail, 131-Slot, 14-Connecting block, 15-Insert plate, 16-Storage rack, 161-Sliding groove, 17-Guide plate, 18-Groove, 19-Column, 20-Sleeve, 21-Modible plate, 22-Connecting frame, 23-Screw, 24-Partition, 25-Support plate, 26-Locking bolt, 27-Mounting box, 28-Turntable, 29-Rotation spring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the drawings and description, similar or identical parts are referred to by the same reference numerals, and in practical applications, the shape, thickness, or height of each component may be enlarged or reduced. The embodiments listed in this utility model are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any obvious modifications or changes made to this utility model do not depart from its spirit and scope.

[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a spring grid integrated small vending machine includes a housing 1, and also includes:

[0025] Cabinet door 2, the cabinet door 2 is provided on the outside of the outer shell 1, the cabinet door 2 is rotatably connected to the outer shell 1 by hinges, the cabinet door 2 is provided with guide rails 13 on both sides inside, the guide rails 13 are provided with connecting blocks 14, the storage box 4 is provided between two of the connecting blocks 14, the storage box 4 is provided with multiple square slots 401, the square slots 401 are provided with baffles 5 inside, the cabinet door 2 is provided with a lock plate 7, the lock plate 7 is provided with a fixing pin inside, one end of the fixing pin is inserted into the baffle 5, the lock plate 7 is provided with a button 8 below it, and the cabinet door 2 is provided with a display screen 3;

[0026] The outer shell 1 has a partition 24 inside, a support plate 25 on the partition 24, and a column 19 vertically on the support plate 25. A storage rack 16 is arranged between multiple columns 19. The storage rack 16 is fixedly mounted on the column 19 by a sleeve 20. The storage rack 16 has a groove 18. A guide plate 17 is provided at the bottom of the storage rack 16. A sliding groove 161 is provided at the top of the storage rack 16. A movable plate 21 is slidably arranged inside the sliding groove 161.

[0027] A conveying mechanism is installed inside the storage rack 16, which can convey goods placed inside the groove 18.

[0028] The spring grid integrated small vending machine stores goods through the storage rack 16 inside the outer shell 1, making subsequent restocking convenient. The conveying mechanism transports the goods placed inside the groove 18, allowing them to fall into the square slot 401 along the guide plate 17. The baffle 5 is made of transparent material, and the storage box 4 can display the goods in the square slot 401, making it easier to retrieve the goods. This realizes the spring grid combined vending machine structure. As an example, the left, right, up, and down positions of the various components shown in the attached drawings are only one arrangement method, and the specific positions are set according to specific needs.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2-5 As shown, the conveying mechanism includes a rotating spring 29, a turntable 28, and a mounting box 27. The mounting box 27 is disposed inside the groove 18, and the turntable 28 is disposed on the mounting box 27. The rotating spring 29 for conveying goods is disposed on the turntable 28. A power component is disposed inside the mounting box 27. The rotating end of the power component is connected to the turntable 28. The power component is a micro motor or motor. The power component drives the rotating spring 29 to rotate, and the rotating spring 29 conveys the goods.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the guide rail 13 has multiple slots 131, and the connecting block 14 is provided with an insert plate 15. One end of the insert plate 15 is inserted into the slot 131 to fix the connecting block 14.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, a fixing plate 9 is provided on the outer wall of the outer shell 1, and a protective box 12 is provided on the outside of the cabinet door 1. A handle 10 and a fixing rod 11 are provided on the protective box 12. One end of the fixing rod 11 slides through the fixing plate 9 to realize the fixed connection between the outer shell 1 and the cabinet door 2. The fixing rod 11 is connected to the controller inside the outer shell 1, which can control the pop-out of the fixing rod 11.

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3-5 As shown, the top of the storage rack 16 is provided with a connecting frame 22, and the connecting frame 22 is provided with a screw 23. By opening the cabinet door 2 and removing the movable plate 21, goods can be replenished. The movable plate 21 is fixed by the screw 23.

[0033] The above embodiments of this utility model provide a spring-grid integrated small vending machine. The storage rack 16 and the internal conveying mechanism form a spring structure for the vending machine. When the goods in the storage box 4 are taken out, the controller controls the power component to rotate. The power component drives the rotating spring 29 to rotate through the turntable 28, which can transport the goods. The goods slide into the storage box 4 along the guide plate 17, making the transport of goods more convenient. The storage box 4 on the cabinet door 2 constitutes the grid structure of the vending machine, which can display a variety of different goods. When the customer buys the goods, the locking plate 7 is released, and the goods can be taken out by pulling the baffle 5 outward through the handle 6 without waiting, making it more convenient to take out the goods.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A spring lattice integrated type small-sized vending machine comprising a housing, characterized by, Also include: The cabinet door is provided outside the shell, and the cabinet door is rotatably connected with the shell through a hinge. Both sides of the inside of the cabinet door are provided with guide rails, and connecting blocks are arranged on the guide rails. A storage box is arranged between the two connecting blocks. A plurality of square grooves are formed in the storage box, and baffles are arranged in the square grooves. A lock plate is arranged outside the cabinet door, and a fixed pin is arranged in the lock plate. One end of the fixed pin penetrates into the inside of the baffle. A button is arranged below the lock plate. A partition is arranged inside the shell, and a support plate is arranged on the partition. The support plate is fixed by locking bolts. Vertical columns are vertically arranged on the support plate. A storage rack is arranged between the vertical columns. A recess is formed in the storage rack. A guide plate is arranged at the bottom of the storage rack. A sliding groove is formed at the top of the storage rack. A movable plate is slidably arranged in the sliding groove. A conveying mechanism is arranged inside the storage rack, which can convey goods placed in the recess.

2. The spring lattice integrated type vending machine according to claim 1, characterized by, The conveying mechanism includes a rotating spring, a turntable and a mounting box. The mounting box is arranged in the recess. The turntable is arranged on the mounting box. The rotating spring for conveying goods is arranged on the turntable. A power member is arranged in the mounting box. The rotating end of the power member is connected with the turntable.

3. The spring lattice integrated type vending machine according to claim 2, characterized by, A plurality of clamping grooves are formed in the guide rail. An insertion plate is arranged on the connecting block. One end of the insertion plate penetrates into the clamping groove.

4. The spring lattice integrated type vending machine according to claim 1, characterized by, A fixed plate is arranged on the outer side wall of the shell. A protection box is arranged outside the cabinet door. A handle and a fixed rod are arranged on the protection box. One end of the fixed rod slides through the fixed plate.

5. The spring lattice integrated type vending machine according to claim 1, characterized by, A connecting frame is arranged at the top of the storage rack. A screw rod is arranged on the connecting frame.