Lifting platform easy to disassemble and vending machine

By designing a through-slot and protective cover structure on the lifting platform of the vending machine, the disassembly of the optical inspection board is facilitated, solving the problem of cumbersome disassembly of the optical inspection board in the existing technology, and realizing convenient maintenance and replacement.

CN224163983UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24HUNAN ZHONGGU SCI & TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN ZHONGGU SCI & TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing lifting platform structure of vending machines involves cumbersome procedures and is difficult to disassemble efficiently when disassembling the optical detector transmitter board or optical detector receiver board.

Method used

An easily detachable lifting platform was designed. The optical inspection transmitter and receiver are installed on the side plate through a through slot and are equipped with a protective cover. The lifting platform can be disassembled independently to facilitate the removal of the optical inspection board.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the disassembly process of the optical inspection board, improves the convenience of maintenance and replacement, reduces disassembly steps, and lowers the difficulty of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting platform easy to disassemble and a vending machine. The lifting platform is installed on a lifting mechanism. Comprising a lifting plate, a pair of mounting assemblies, a light detection emitting plate and a light detection receiving plate, the lifting plate is mounted between the pair of mounting assemblies; the light detection emitting plate is mounted in one mounting assembly, and the light detection receiving plate is mounted in the other mounting assembly; the mounting assembly comprises a side plate and a mounting plate, the mounting plate is mounted on the lifting plate, the side plate is mounted on the lifting plate and / or the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is located at the end close to the lifting plate; a through groove is formed in the side plate, the light detection emitting plate and the light detection receiving plate penetrate through the through groove to be installed on the side plate, and the light detection emitting plate and the light detection receiving plate are taken out from the through groove after being detached from the side plate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to an easily detachable lifting platform and vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are a common piece of equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions. They are a brand-new form of commercial retail and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets.

[0003] Some vending machines have a lifting platform structure for dispensing goods. This lifting platform structure usually includes a light detection beam assembly, which consists of a light detection transmitter and a light detection receiver. The existing lifting platform structure is very complicated to disassemble when removing the light detection transmitter or receiver. First, the lifting platform needs to be removed, and then the mounting assembly along with the light detection transmitter or receiver inside the mounting assembly is removed from the lifting device. Finally, the light detection transmitter or receiver is removed from the mounting assembly.

[0004] Therefore, how to design a lifting platform that facilitates the disassembly of the optical detector transmitter board and the optical detector receiver board is an urgent problem to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an easily disassembled lifting platform and vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides an easily detachable lifting platform, which is installed on a lifting mechanism; it includes a lifting plate, a pair of mounting components, a light detection emitting plate, and a light detection receiving plate;

[0007] The lifting plate is installed between a pair of the mounting components; the optical detector emitting plate is installed in one of the mounting components, and the optical detector receiving plate is installed in the other mounting component;

[0008] The mounting assembly includes a side plate and a mounting plate, the mounting plate being mounted on the lifting plate, the side plate being mounted on the lifting plate and / or the mounting plate, and the mounting plate being located at one end closer to the lifting plate;

[0009] The side plate is provided with a through slot, through which the optical detector emitting board and the optical detector receiving board are installed on the side plate, and after the optical detector emitting board and the optical detector receiving board are removed from the side plate, they are taken out from the through slot.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting assembly also includes a protective cover;

[0011] The protective cover is installed on the side plate, and the protective cover has a protective cavity, in which the optical detector emitting board or the optical detector receiving board is located.

[0012] Furthermore, the optical detector transmitter and the optical detector receiver are respectively mounted on one of the protective covers.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting plate includes a main body and a mounting part;

[0014] The main body is fitted to the side plate, and the mounting part is fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, at least two mounting sections are provided.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting plate is provided with a light-shielding hole, which is used to prevent the optical detector receiving board from receiving the optical signal emitted by the optical detector transmitting board.

[0017] Furthermore, the lifting plate is provided with mounting ears, which are fixedly connected to the side plate.

[0018] Furthermore, a support screw is installed on the side plate, and the lifting plate and / or the mounting plate are placed on the support screw.

[0019] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting plate is provided with a groove, through which the mounting plate is placed on the support screw.

[0020] The second aspect of this utility model also provides a vending machine, including an easily detachable lifting platform.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0022] When the optical detector transmitter and / or receiver malfunctions and needs to be removed, the lifting plate is first removed, and then the optical detector transmitter and / or receiver can be removed from the side plate through the through slot. Compared with the traditional structure, the lifting platform of this embodiment does not require removing the side plate from the column of the lifting mechanism to remove the optical detector transmitter and / or receiver; thus facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the optical detector transmitter and / or receiver. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation components in this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0029] 1-Lifting plate, 101-Mounting ear, 2-Mounting component, 201-Side plate, 2011-Through groove, 202-Mounting plate, 2021-Main body, 2022-Mounting part, 2023-Light shielding hole, 2024-Groove, 203-Protective cover, 3-Optical detector emitting plate, 4-Optical detector receiving plate, 5-Support screw. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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 indicated technical features. 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] An easily detachable lifting platform is installed on a lifting mechanism; it includes a lifting plate 1, a pair of mounting components 2, a light detection emitting plate 3, and a light detection receiving plate 4.

[0038] The lifting plate 1 is installed between a pair of mounting components 2; the optical detector emitting plate 3 is installed in one of the mounting components 2, and the optical detector receiving plate 4 is installed in the other mounting component 2;

[0039] The mounting assembly 2 includes a side plate 201 and a mounting plate 202. The mounting plate 202 is mounted on the lifting plate 1. The side plate 201 is mounted on the lifting plate 1 and / or the mounting plate 202, and the mounting plate 202 is located at one end close to the lifting plate 1.

[0040] The side plate 201 is provided with a through groove 2011. The optical detector emitting plate 3 and the optical detector receiving plate 4 are installed on the side plate 201 through the through groove 2011. The optical detector emitting plate 3 and the optical detector receiving plate 4 are removed from the side plate 201 and taken out from the through groove 2011.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the optical detector transmitter 3 and / or optical detector receiver 4 malfunction and need to be removed, the lifting plate 1 is first removed, and then the optical detector transmitter 3 and / or optical detector receiver 4 can be removed from the side plate 201 through the through slot 2011. Compared with the conventional structure, the lifting platform in this embodiment does not require removing the side plate 201 from the column of the lifting mechanism to remove the optical detector transmitter 3 and / or optical detector receiver 4; thus facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the optical detector transmitter 3 and / or optical detector receiver 4.

[0042] Furthermore, the mounting assembly 2 also includes a protective cover 203;

[0043] The protective cover 203 is installed on the side plate 201. The protective cover 203 has a protective cavity, and the optical detector emitting plate 3 or the optical detector receiving plate 4 is located in the protective cavity.

[0044] Furthermore, the optical detector transmitter 3 and the optical detector receiver are respectively mounted on one of the protective covers 203.

[0045] In this embodiment, the protective cover 203 protects the optical detector transmitter 3 and the optical detector receiver 4. At the same time, the optical detector transmitter 3 and the optical detector receiver 4 are mounted on the protective cover 203, making it easier for users to remove the optical detector transmitter 3 and the optical detector receiver 4 for repair or replacement.

[0046] Furthermore, the mounting plate 202 includes a main body 2021 and a mounting part 2022;

[0047] The main body 2021 is attached to the side plate 201, and the mounting part 2022 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 1.

[0048] Furthermore, the mounting section 2022 is provided in at least two parts.

[0049] Furthermore, the mounting plate 202 is provided with a light-shielding hole 2023, which is used to avoid the light detector receiving plate 4 from receiving the light signal emitted from the light detector transmitting plate 3.

[0050] In this embodiment, the main body 2021 of the mounting plate 202 serves to protect the optical detector receiving plate 4 and the optical detector transmitting plate 3. At the same time, the mounting plate 202 is provided with a light-blocking hole 2023 so that the optical detector receiving plate 4 can receive the optical signal emitted from the optical detector transmitting plate 3.

[0051] Furthermore, the lifting plate 1 is provided with mounting ears 101, which are fixedly connected to the side plate 201.

[0052] Furthermore, a support screw 5 is installed on the side plate 201, and the lifting plate 1 and / or the mounting plate 202 are placed on the support screw 5.

[0053] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting plate 202 is provided with a groove 2024, and the mounting plate 202 is placed on the support screw 5 through the groove 2024.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] The vending machine in this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described again.

[0056] 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. An easily detachable lifting platform, wherein the lifting platform is installed on a lifting mechanism; characterized in that: It includes a lifting plate (1), a pair of mounting components (2), a light detection emitting plate (3), and a light detection receiving plate (4); The lifting plate (1) is installed between a pair of the mounting components (2); the optical detector emitting plate (3) is installed in one of the mounting components (2), and the optical detector receiving plate (4) is installed in the other mounting component (2); The mounting assembly (2) includes a side plate (201) and a mounting plate (202), the mounting plate (202) being mounted on the lifting plate (1), the side plate (201) being mounted on the lifting plate (1) and / or the mounting plate (202), and the mounting plate (202) being located at one end close to the lifting plate (1); The side plate (201) is provided with a through groove (2011). The optical detector emitting board (3) and the optical detector receiving board (4) are installed on the side plate (201) through the through groove (2011). The optical detector emitting board (3) and the optical detector receiving board (4) are removed from the side plate (201) and taken out from the through groove (2011).

2. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) also includes a protective cover (203); The protective cover (203) is installed on the side plate (201). The protective cover (203) has a protective cavity, and the optical detector emitting plate (3) or the optical detector receiving plate (4) is located in the protective cavity.

3. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The optical detector transmitter (3) and the optical detector receiver are respectively installed on one of the protective covers (203).

4. The easily disassembled lifting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (202) includes a main body (2021) and a mounting part (2022); The main body (2021) is attached to the side plate (201), and the mounting part (2022) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (1).

5. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting section (2022) has at least two parts.

6. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (202) is provided with a light-shielding hole (2023), which is used to avoid the light detector receiving plate (4) from receiving the light signal emitted from the light detector transmitting plate (3).

7. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting plate (1) is provided with mounting ears (101), which are fixedly connected to the side plate (201).

8. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support screw (5) is installed on the side plate (201), and the lifting plate (1) and / or the mounting plate (202) are placed on the support screw (5).

9. The easily detachable lifting platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting plate (202) is provided with a groove (2024), and the mounting plate (202) is placed on the support screw (5) through the groove (2024).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: Includes the easily detachable lifting platform as described in any one of claims 1-9.