Automatic vending and advertising machine for small-sized incense slices

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic vending advertising machine for small incense slices, and belongs to the field of intelligent retail equipment. The automatic vending advertising machine comprises a machine body, a touch advertising screen and a goods outlet are arranged on the front face of the machine body, and a baffle is arranged at the goods outlet; the back surface of the machine body is provided with a horn mouth and a power supply wiring port. The power supply wiring port is located at the bottom of the machine body. Two independent goods channels are arranged in the machine body side by side, and a crawler machine is arranged below each goods channel to push goods to move towards a goods outlet. And a control circuit board electrically connected with the touch advertising screen, the crawler machine and the power supply wiring port is also arranged in the machine body. The two independent goods channels are arranged in the machine body side by side, each goods channel at least contains 20 pieces of goods, the total capacity of the whole machine is larger than or equal to 40 pieces, and compared with a traditional single-goods-channel advertising machine, the goods reserve is doubled, the goods replenishment frequency is reduced, and the equipment operation efficiency is improved; and goods are symmetrically placed on the two sides or placed side by side through the goods channel, incense slice products of different specifications are flexibly adapted, and the equipment compatibility is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of intelligent retail equipment technology, specifically a small-sized automatic vending machine with advertising labels. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart retail and advertising media technologies, integrated devices that combine product sales and advertising are increasingly being used in convenience stores, office buildings, shopping malls, and other similar settings. By integrating retail terminals and advertising media, these devices can meet consumers' immediate shopping needs while providing merchants with precise marketing channels, becoming an important vehicle for enhancing the commercial value of these settings.

[0003] Traditional vending machines only have the function of selling a single product and lack an advertising display module, thus failing to achieve a synergistic effect between product sales and advertising marketing. For example, the machines cannot attract consumers' attention or guide purchasing decisions through dynamic advertising, resulting in a single marketing approach that is difficult to meet the diverse promotional needs of businesses.

[0004] While traditional vending machines integrate basic advertising display functions, they generally employ a single-lane design, resulting in low operational efficiency. When goods in a single lane run out, the machine must be shut down for restocking, causing a simultaneous interruption in product supply and suspension of advertising. This deficiency not only affects the consumer shopping experience but may also lead to damage to advertisers' rights due to the discontinuity of advertising display.

[0005] Therefore, this application provides a small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This application provides a small-sized automatic vending machine with advertising functions, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the limited functionality of existing pure vending machines, the lack of advertising display and marketing linkage capabilities, and the shutdown caused by the single-channel design of traditional automatic vending machines when restocking.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a small-sized automatic vending machine for incense chips, comprising a body, the front of which is provided with a touch-screen advertising display and a dispensing port, with the dispensing port located below the touch-screen advertising display and a baffle plate at the dispensing port; the back of the body is provided with a horn-shaped opening and a power connector, with the power connector located at the bottom of the body; two independent product channels are arranged side-by-side inside the body, each channel is equipped with a conveyor belt to move the goods towards the dispensing port; the body also contains a control board electrically connected to the touch-screen advertising display, the conveyor belt, and the power connector. The two independent product channels inside the body can accommodate at least 20 pieces of product per channel, with a total capacity of ≥40 pieces. Compared to traditional single-channel vending machines, the product capacity is doubled, reducing restocking frequency and improving equipment operating efficiency; the product channels support symmetrical or side-by-side placement of products on both sides, flexibly adapting to different specifications of incense chips and enhancing equipment compatibility.

[0008] Preferably, to ensure the stability of the touch advertising screen installation: a pressure strip is fixedly installed inside the machine body to connect with the touch advertising screen. This pressure strip, in conjunction with the internal fixing mechanism, prevents the touch advertising screen from shifting due to vibration or external forces during equipment operation, ensuring stable display of the advertising image and accurate touch operation, while also improving the overall structural reliability of the equipment.

[0009] Preferably, to ensure that goods accurately fall into the delivery port after being pushed out by the track, the baffle is an inclined structure. The inclined baffle, positioned at the delivery port, guides the goods pushed out by the tracked machine to smoothly slide down the baffle surface to the delivery port, preventing goods from getting stuck at the end of the conveyor or the edge of the delivery port due to insufficient thrust or angular deviation. This ensures accurate and smooth delivery of goods, improves the user's picking experience, and reduces equipment malfunctions caused by goods getting stuck.

[0010] Preferably, the goods are placed symmetrically on both sides or side by side in the cargo channel.

[0011] Preferably, each of the cargo channels can accommodate at least 20 pieces of cargo, and the total capacity of the machine is ≥ 40 pieces.

[0012] Preferably, a spring-loaded baffle is provided at the bottom of the conveyor near the outlet to prevent goods from falling out of the conveyor end when the machine tilts. This spring-loaded baffle at the bottom of the conveyor near the outlet can prevent goods from falling out of the conveyor end when the machine accidentally tilts, thus avoiding product damage and internal blockage, ensuring the safety of goods storage. It is particularly suitable for high-traffic environments such as shopping malls and office buildings, reducing operational losses caused by equipment tilting.

[0013] Preferably, to facilitate restocking the delivery lane: a restocking port is provided on the top of the machine body, and an openable cover is hinged inside the restocking port. An electromagnetic lock connected to the movable end of the cover is installed inside the machine body, and the electromagnetic lock is electrically connected to the control board. This design revolutionizes the cumbersome process of front / rear restocking in traditional vending machines. Through the restocking port and electromagnetic lock design on the top of the machine body, "top-free restocking" is achieved: restocking does not require disassembling the front advertising screen or damaging the dispensing port structure. Simply unlock the electromagnetic lock via the control board, open the cover, and goods can be directly filled into the delivery lane from above, greatly improving restocking efficiency while protecting the integrity of the front of the device and avoiding screen loosening or appearance damage caused by frequent opening and closing.

[0014] This application features two independent cargo channels arranged side-by-side inside the machine body. Each cargo channel can hold at least 20 pieces of goods, and the total capacity of the machine is ≥ 40 pieces. Compared with traditional single-cargo advertising machines, the product storage capacity is doubled, reducing the frequency of replenishment and improving the operating efficiency of the equipment. The cargo channels support symmetrical or side-by-side placement of goods on both sides, flexibly adapting to different specifications of fragrance products and enhancing the compatibility of the equipment.

[0015] This application revolutionizes the cumbersome process of restocking traditional vending machines from the front / back. By using a restocking port and electromagnetic lock design on the top of the machine, it achieves "top-free restocking": restocking does not require disassembling the front advertising screen or damaging the dispensing port structure. Simply unlock the electromagnetic lock via the control board, open the cover, and fill the product directly into the channel from above. This significantly improves restocking efficiency while protecting the integrity of the front of the device and preventing screen loosening or damage to the appearance caused by frequent opening and closing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising functions;

[0017] Figure 2 A structural diagram showing the correspondence between the replenishment port and the cargo channel;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view of the internal structure of the machine.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1. Machine body; 2. Touch screen advertising screen; 201. Pressure strip; 3. Outlet; 301. Baffle; 4. Horn mouth; 5. Power connection port; 6. Cargo channel; 7. Tracked machine; 8. Control board; 9. Spring baffle; 10. Cover plate; 1001. Electromagnetic lock. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] This embodiment provides a small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the automatic vending machine includes a body 1. The front of the body 1 has a touch-screen advertising display 2 and a dispensing port 3, with the dispensing port 3 located below the touch-screen advertising display 2. A baffle 301 is installed at the dispensing port 3. The back of the body 1 has a horn-shaped opening 4 and a power connector 5, with the power connector 5 located at the bottom of the body 1. Inside the body 1, two independent product channels 6 are arranged side-by-side. Each channel 6 is equipped with a conveyor belt 7 that pushes the products towards the dispensing port 3. The body 1 also contains a control board 8 that is electrically connected to the touch-screen advertising display 2, the conveyor belt 7, and the power connector 5. The products in the channels 6 are placed symmetrically on both sides or side-by-side. Each channel 6 can hold at least 20 products, and the total capacity of the machine is ≥40 products. The machine body 1 features two independent product channels 6 arranged side-by-side. Each channel 6 can hold at least 20 pieces of product, with a total capacity of ≥40 pieces. Compared to traditional single-channel advertising machines, this doubles the product storage capacity, reduces restocking frequency, and improves operational efficiency. Channels 6 support symmetrical or side-by-side product placement, flexibly adapting to different specifications of product slices and enhancing equipment compatibility. Each channel 6 has a motor-driven conveyor belt 7 at its base, with anti-slip textures on the belt surface to generate friction when in contact with the bottom of the product. When a user selects a product via the touchscreen advertising screen 2, the control board 8 sends a start signal to the corresponding channel 6's conveyor belt 7. The conveyor belt 7 rotates clockwise, pushing the foremost product in channel 6 towards the outlet 3. The product placement direction is adjusted symmetrically or side-by-side according to product size, ensuring the conveyor belt 7's thrust is evenly distributed across the center of the product's bottom, preventing tilting and jamming. The dual-channel design allows for the simultaneous storage of different types of product slices, meeting diverse consumer needs.

[0024] The touch advertising screen 2 can be any size of 10.1 inches, 13.3 inches, or 15.6 inches. By setting the touch advertising screen 2 to 10.1 inches, 13.3 inches, or 15.6 inches, the screen size can be flexibly selected according to the application scenario, balancing the advertising display effect with the device size adaptability; the touch advertising screen 2 serves as a human-computer interaction interface and advertising carrier, and is electrically connected to the control board 8, which can display dynamic advertising content and receive user touch commands.

[0025] To ensure the stability of the touch advertising screen 2 during installation, a pressure strip 201 is fixedly installed inside the main body 1 to connect with the touch advertising screen 2. This pressure strip 201, working in conjunction with the main body 1, prevents the touch advertising screen 2 from shifting due to vibration or external forces during operation, ensuring stable display of the advertising image and accurate touch operation, while also improving the overall structural reliability of the equipment. The pressure strip 201 is made of metal or high-strength plastic and is fixed to the internal frame of the main body 1 by screws or clips. It physically limits the touch advertising screen 2 from the edge of the screen, evenly distributing the force on the screen to the main body structure, ensuring the connection stability between the screen and the main body 1. Even during equipment movement or long-term vibration, the screen position remains fixed.

[0026] To ensure that goods accurately fall into the discharge port 3 after being pushed out by the track, the baffle 301 is an inclined structure. The inclined baffle 301, located at the discharge port 3, guides the goods pushed out by the tracked conveyor 7 to smoothly slide down its surface to the discharge port 3. This prevents goods from getting stuck at the end of the conveyor belt 6 or the edge of the discharge port 3 due to insufficient thrust or angle deviation, ensuring accurate and smooth delivery, improving the user's retrieval experience, and reducing equipment malfunctions caused by goods getting stuck. When the tracked conveyor 7 pushes the goods towards the discharge port 3, after reaching the end of the conveyor belt 6, the goods come into contact with the baffle 301 under the continuous thrust of the tracked conveyor 7. Because the baffle 301 forms a specific inclination angle (e.g., 30°-45°) with the horizontal plane, the goods accelerate and slide along the surface of the baffle 301 under the combined force of gravity and thrust, ultimately falling accurately into the discharge port 3. The inclined design utilizes the principles of physics and mechanics to convert the horizontal movement of the goods into a downward oblique movement, ensuring that the goods can still smoothly detach from the equipment even without power.

[0027] A spring-loaded baffle 9 is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 6 near the outlet 3 to prevent goods from falling out of the end of the conveyor belt 6 when the machine body 1 tilts. This spring-loaded baffle 9 at the bottom of the conveyor belt 6 near the outlet 3 prevents goods from falling out of the end of the conveyor belt 6 due to elastic force when the machine body 1 accidentally tilts, avoiding product damage and internal equipment blockage, ensuring the safety of goods storage. It is especially suitable for high-traffic environments such as shopping malls and office buildings, reducing operational losses caused by equipment tilting. The spring-loaded baffle 9 is installed at the edge of the end of the conveyor belt 6 via a pivot and a return spring. Under normal conditions, the baffle is kept horizontally closed by the spring tension, forming a complete plane with the bottom of the conveyor belt 6, and does not affect the normal pushing of goods by the conveyor belt 7. When the machine body 1 tilts (e.g., the tilt angle exceeds 30° during handling), and the goods slide towards the end of the conveyor belt 6 due to gravity, the spring-loaded baffle 9 rotates downwards due to the impact of the goods, but the return spring provides reverse resistance, forming an elastic blocking surface to prevent the goods from completely leaving the conveyor belt 6. After the tilt is corrected, the baffle automatically returns to its original position under the action of the spring, restoring the normal delivery channel.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Unlike Embodiment 1, to facilitate restocking the product channel 6 (traditional vending machines typically require opening the cabinet from the front or rear, a cumbersome process that may affect the integrity of the front advertising screen or the layout of the dispensing port 3, resulting in low restocking efficiency), a restocking port is provided on the top of the machine body 1. An openable cover 10 is hinged inside the restocking port. An electromagnetic lock 1001, connected to the movable end of the cover 10, is installed inside the machine body 1. The electromagnetic lock 1001 is electrically connected to the control board 8. This design overturns the cumbersome front / rear opening restocking process of traditional vending machines. Through the restocking port and electromagnetic lock 1001 on the top of the machine body 1, "top-interference-free restocking" is achieved: restocking does not require disassembling the front advertising screen or damaging the structure of the dispensing port 3. Simply unlock the electromagnetic lock 1001 via the control board 8, open the cover 10, and goods can be directly filled into the product channel 6 from above, significantly improving restocking efficiency while protecting the integrity of the front of the device and preventing screen loosening or cosmetic damage caused by frequent opening and closing. The replenishment port is located at the top center of the machine body 1. A cover plate 10 is hinged to the rear edge of the replenishment port, and its movable end is engaged with the latch of the electromagnetic lock 1001. During normal operation, the electromagnetic lock 1001 is energized to attract the latch, keeping the cover plate 10 closed to prevent dust from entering or accidental operation. During replenishment, the operator sends an unlocking command to the control board 8 via the management system or equipment backend. The electromagnetic lock 1001 is de-energized, releasing the latch, and the cover plate 10 can be flipped upwards, revealing the top opening of the cargo channel 6. After replenishment, the cover plate 10 is closed, and the electromagnetic lock 1001 is re-energized and locked, ensuring a sealed replenishment port. The vertical replenishment path at the top is aligned with the internal structure of the cargo channel 6, allowing goods to be directly placed into the channel without adjusting the placement angle.

[0030] The control method of this application is through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by a person skilled in the art through simple programming. The power supply is also common knowledge in the art. Since this application is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail here.

[0031] It should be noted that many of the standard parts used in this application are available on the market, while non-standard parts can be specially customized. The connection method used in this application is also a very common method in the mechanical field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, based on the technical solution and concept of this application, should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A small-sized automatic vending machine for incense sticks, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The front of the body (1) is provided with a touch advertising screen (2) and a delivery port (3), and the delivery port (3) is located below the touch advertising screen (2). A baffle (301) is provided at the delivery port (3). The back of the body (1) is provided with a horn (4) and a power connector (5), and the power connector (5) is located at the bottom of the body (1). The machine body (1) has two independent cargo channels (6) arranged side by side inside, and each cargo channel is equipped with a track machine (7) to push the cargo to the outlet (3); The machine body (1) is also equipped with a control board (8) that is electrically connected to the touch screen (2), the tracked machine (7), and the power connection port (5).

2. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The body (1) is fixedly provided with a pressure strip (201) that is connected to the touch advertising screen (2).

3. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (301) is an inclined structure.

4. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo placement direction of the cargo channel (6) is either symmetrical on both sides or side by side.

5. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned cargo channels (6) can accommodate at least 20 pieces of cargo, and the total capacity of the machine is ≥40 pieces.

6. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A spring baffle (9) is provided on the bottom of the cargo channel (6) near the outlet (3) to prevent goods from falling out of the end of the cargo channel (6) when the machine body (1) is tilted.

7. The small-sized automatic incense vending machine with advertising as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the machine body (1) is provided with a replenishment port, and an openable cover plate (10) is hinged inside the replenishment port. An electromagnetic lock (1001) connected to the movable end of the cover plate (10) is installed inside the machine body (1). The electromagnetic lock (1001) is electrically connected to the control board (8).

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