Beverage unmanned retail vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage selling, in particular to a beverage unmanned retail vending machine. According to the technical scheme, the vending machine comprises a vending machine body, a stator and a hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle, a liquid outlet pipe is fixedly embedded in the bottom end face of the vending machine body, a rotor is arranged in the stator, and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed in the stator; the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle is filled with hydrogen peroxide, a bottle plug is installed in the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle, and an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are fixedly embedded in the bottle plug; a filling pipe is fixedly embedded into the side end face of the vending machine body, and the filling pipe is in liquid communication with the vending machine body; the top end face of the rotor is fixedly embedded into the bottom end face of the liquid outlet pipe, and the liquid outlet pipe communicates with the rotor. The air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe are both communicated with the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle. The beverage vending machine meets the requirement for beverage vending, disinfection and cleaning can be conducted during vending, and bacterium breeding at the vending position is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage vending technology, specifically to an unmanned beverage vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that automatically dispenses goods based on the amount of money inserted. Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, facilitate transactions, and can also sell beverages.

[0003] A search revealed that patent application number CN212749963U discloses an automatic beverage vending machine. Although the device makes it more convenient to change products, the dispensing location is susceptible to environmental influences and bacterial growth due to prolonged use, and it is difficult to effectively clean and disinfect the dispensing location. Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an unmanned beverage vending machine, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The solution to the above-mentioned technical problems provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A beverage unmanned retail vending machine includes a vending machine body, a stator and a hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle, wherein a liquid outlet pipe is embedded and fixed on the bottom end face of the vending machine body;

[0007] The stator contains a rotor and is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp.

[0008] The hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle is filled with hydrogen peroxide and has a stopper installed inside. An air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are embedded and fixed inside the stopper.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0010] Furthermore, a filling tube is embedded and fixed on the side end face of the vending machine body, and the filling tube is in liquid communication with the vending machine body.

[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0012] When using the vending machine to automatically sell beverages, the staff can inject the beverage to be sold into the vending machine through the filling tube for storage.

[0013] Furthermore, a sealing cap is threaded onto the filling tube, and a sealing ring is fitted onto the inner wall of the sealing cap.

[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0015] After the beverage is dispensed into the vending machine through the dispensing tube, the operator can install a sealing cap to close the dispensing tube, which is then sealed using a sealing ring.

[0016] Furthermore, the rotor is provided with three quantitative receiving cavities, which are arranged in a ring array relative to the center of the rotor.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0018] After the beverage is automatically vending and coin-operated, a drive motor can be installed on the rotor. After the coin is inserted, the drive motor rotates, causing the rotor to rotate. When the rotor rotates, the beverage enters one of the three quantitative receiving chambers and is collected through the quantitative receiving chamber. After collection, the rotor drives the quantitative receiving chamber to rotate, causing the quantitative receiving chamber to dispense the liquid, which can be collected and sold by personnel using paper cups or other mechanisms.

[0019] Furthermore, the top surface of the rotor is embedded and fixed to the bottom surface of the liquid outlet pipe, and the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the rotor.

[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0021] As the rotor rotates, the beverage inside the vending machine is discharged into the rotor's metering chamber through the dispensing pipe, allowing the beverage to be dispensed normally.

[0022] Furthermore, both the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe are connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle. The end of the air outlet pipe facing away from the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle is embedded and fixed in the stator, and the stator is connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle through the air outlet pipe.

[0023] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0024] After the beverage is dispensed by the rotor inside the stator, the rotor can continue to rotate for further dispensing. During this rotation, the dispensed beverage's volumetric dispensing chamber is moved by the rotor to one end near the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle. Once there, hydrogen peroxide is injected into the sterilizer bottle, and an air pump connected to the air inlet pipe can then inject air into the bottle. This air, sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, is discharged into the dispensed beverage's volumetric dispensing chamber, thus ventilating it. This air exchange process results in minimal pressure change within the vending machine when the volumetric dispensing chamber rotates again to dispense beverages, preventing pressure leakage. This design is particularly suitable for dispensing carbonated beverages like beer, providing a stable dispensing experience and allowing for thorough cleaning of the vending area to prevent bacterial growth.

[0025] Furthermore, a waste discharge pipe is embedded and fixed on the bottom end face of the stator, and the waste discharge pipe is connected to the stator.

[0026] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are:

[0027] When air is replaced in the metering chamber on the rotor inside the stator, excess gas inside the metering chamber can be discharged and replaced through the exhaust pipe. During the discharge, personnel can turn on the ultraviolet disinfection lamp to continuously irradiate and sterilize the metering chamber, avoiding bacterial growth caused by environmental factors that may affect its use. Excess beverages adhering to the metering chamber can also be discharged through the exhaust pipe by the blowing action during air intake.

[0028] This utility model provides an unmanned beverage vending machine. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] Convenient filling and storage design: The filling tube on the side of the vending machine body makes it easy for people to fill the beverage into the machine for storage. The filling tube is equipped with a sealing cap with a sealing ring, which can effectively seal after filling to prevent beverage leakage and external impurities from entering, ensuring a safe and hygienic beverage storage environment.

[0030] Precise quantitative dispensing function: Three quantitative receiving cavities are arranged in a ring array on the rotor. After coin insertion, the drive motor drives the rotor to rotate, and the beverage enters the quantitative receiving cavity to receive the quantitative beverage. Then the rotor rotates to realize quantitative dispensing, which ensures precise control of the amount of beverage during the sales process and meets the consumer's expectation of the amount of goods.

[0031] Good liquid dispensing connectivity: The top surface of the rotor is embedded and fixed to the bottom surface of the liquid dispensing pipe and is connected, so that the beverage in the vending machine body can be smoothly discharged into the quantitative receiving cavity of the rotor through the liquid dispensing pipe, ensuring a smooth liquid dispensing process and reducing liquid dispensing failures caused by poor connection.

[0032] Unique air disinfection and ventilation system: Air is injected into the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle via an external air pump connected to the air inlet pipe. The air, disinfected by hydrogen peroxide, is then discharged into the metered container after dispensing, achieving air replacement. This design is particularly suitable for dispensing carbonated beverages such as beer, maintaining stable air pressure inside the vending machine, preventing pressure leakage, ensuring smooth dispensing, and simultaneously cleaning the dispensing area to prevent bacterial growth and guarantee beverage hygiene.

[0033] Efficient waste discharge and sterilization mechanism: The waste discharge pipe on the bottom end face of the stator can discharge excess gas when the quantitative container is purged with air. At the same time, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp can be turned on to continuously irradiate and sterilize the quantitative container, eliminating bacteria caused by environmental factors. It can also use the air intake to blow away excess beverages attached to the quantitative container through the waste discharge pipe, further maintaining the hygiene of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.

[0035] In the attached diagram:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the stator of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle of this utility model.

[0039] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0040] 1. Vending machine body; 101. Filling pipe; 102. Sealing cap; 2. Stator; 201. Rotor; 202. Waste discharge pipe; 203. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 204. Liquid outlet pipe; 205. Quantitative container; 3. Hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle; 301. Bottle stopper; 302. Air inlet pipe; 303. Air outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 3As shown, the embodiments provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0043] Example 1

[0044] An unmanned beverage vending machine includes a vending machine body 1, a stator 2, and a hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. A liquid outlet pipe 204 is embedded and fixed to the bottom end face of the vending machine body 1. A rotor 201 is housed within the stator 2, and an ultraviolet sterilization lamp 203 is installed inside the stator 2. The hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3 is filled with hydrogen peroxide and has a stopper 301 installed inside. An air inlet pipe 302 and an air outlet pipe 303 are embedded and fixed to the stopper 301. A filling pipe 101 is embedded and fixed to the side end face of the vending machine body 1, and the filling pipe 101 is in liquid communication with the vending machine body 1. When using the vending machine body 1 to automatically vend beverages, the user can inject the desired beverage into the vending machine body 1 through the filling pipe 101 for storage. A sealing cap 102 is threaded onto the filling tube 101, and a sealing ring is fitted to the inner wall of the sealing cap 102. After the user fills the vending machine body 1 with beverage through the filling tube 101, the user can install the sealing cap 102 to close the filling tube 101, which is sealed by the sealing ring. The rotor 201 has three quantitative receiving cavities 205, arranged in a circular array relative to the center of the rotor 201. After the user automatically vends the beverage and inserts coins, a drive motor can be installed on the rotor 201. The drive motor rotates after coin insertion, causing the rotor 201 to rotate. As the rotor 201 rotates, the beverage enters one of the three quantitative receiving cavities 205 and is collected through that cavity. After collection, the rotor 201 drives the quantitative receiving cavity 205 to rotate, dispensing the measured amount of beverage. This allows the user to collect the beverage using a paper cup or similar device for vending. A waste discharge pipe 202 is embedded and fixed on the bottom end face of the stator 2, and the waste discharge pipe 202 is connected to the stator 2. When the quantitative storage cavity 205 on the rotor 201 inside the stator 2 is irradiated with air, the excess gas inside the quantitative storage cavity 205 can be discharged and replaced through the waste discharge pipe 202. When discharging, personnel can turn on the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 203 to continuously irradiate the quantitative storage cavity 205 for sterilization and cleaning, so as to avoid the internal environment from affecting the growth of bacteria and affecting the use. In addition, the excess beverage attached to the quantitative storage cavity 205 can also be discharged through the waste discharge pipe 202 by the blowing during air intake.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] To further disinfect and clean the beverage dispensing and sales areas, for example, such as... Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model also includes: a vending machine body 1, a stator 2, and a hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. A liquid outlet pipe 204 is embedded and fixed to the bottom end face of the vending machine body 1. A rotor 201 is installed inside the stator 2, and an ultraviolet sterilization lamp 203 is installed inside the stator 2. The hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3 is filled with hydrogen peroxide, and a stopper 301 is installed inside the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. An air inlet pipe 302 and an air outlet pipe 303 are embedded and fixed inside the stopper 301. The top end face of the rotor 201 is embedded and fixed to the bottom end face of the liquid outlet pipe 204, and the liquid outlet pipe 204 is connected to the rotor 201. While the rotor 201 rotates, the beverage inside the vending machine body 1 can be discharged into the quantitative receiving cavity 205 of the rotor 201 through the liquid outlet pipe 204, allowing the beverage to be dispensed normally. Both the inlet pipe 302 and the outlet pipe 303 are connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. The end of the outlet pipe 303 facing away from the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3 is embedded and fixed in the stator 2, and the stator 2 is connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3 through the outlet pipe 303. After the beverage is dispensed by the rotor 201 inside the stator 2, the rotor 201 can continue to rotate for dispensing. During rotation, the dispensing chamber 205 is driven by the rotation of the rotor 201 to reach the end near the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. After reaching the end, the person can inject the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle 3. After hydrogen peroxide is injected, an external air pump or other mechanism can be connected to the air inlet pipe 302 to inject air into the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle 3. The air can be disinfected by hydrogen peroxide and discharged into the quantitative storage chamber 205 after the product is sold, thereby exchanging the air in the quantitative storage chamber 205. During the air exchange, that is, air replacement, the air pressure change in the vending machine body 1 is very small when the quantitative storage chamber 205 rotates again to receive beverages. The air pressure in the vending machine body 1 will not leak out, which is especially suitable for selling carbonated beverages such as beer. The dispensing is also stable, thereby cleaning the selling position and preventing bacterial growth.

[0047] Working principle:

[0048] Beverage storage preparation: The staff injects the beverage to be sold into the vending machine body 1 through the dispensing pipe 101 on the side end face of the vending machine body 1. After dispensing, the sealing cap 102 with the sealing ring is installed on the dispensing pipe 101 by thread to seal the dispensing pipe 101 and prevent beverage leakage and external impurities from entering.

[0049] The vending process is as follows: When a consumer inserts coins, the drive motor starts, causing the rotor 201 to rotate. The beverage inside the vending machine body 1 flows through the dispensing pipe 204 into the metering chambers 205 arranged in a ring on the rotor 201. Due to the design of the three metering chambers 205, when the rotor 201 rotates, one of the metering chambers 205 is aligned with the dispensing pipe 204 to receive the beverage. The metering chamber 205 filled with beverage continues to rotate with the rotor 201. When it reaches the dispensing position, the beverage flows out from the metering chamber 205, and the consumer can use a paper cup or other container to collect the beverage and complete the purchase.

[0050] Disinfection and Air Replacement Process: After beverage sales are completed, the metering chamber 205 rotates with the rotor 201 to the end near the hydrogen peroxide air sterilization bottle 3. At this time, staff inject hydrogen peroxide into the hydrogen peroxide air sterilization bottle 3 and connect an air pump or other air supply equipment to the air inlet pipe 302. The air pump injects air into the bottle, which is sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide and then enters the metering chamber 205 through the air outlet pipe 303, thus replacing the air in the metering chamber 205. During this process, excess gas in the metering chamber 205 is discharged through the waste discharge pipe 202 connected to the bottom end face of the stator 2. Simultaneously, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 203 inside the stator 2 is turned on to continuously irradiate the metering chamber 205 for sterilization and cleaning. This not only eliminates bacteria caused by environmental factors but also removes any residual beverage in the metering chamber 205 through the waste discharge pipe 202, ensuring the cleanliness of the equipment and preparing it for the next sale. When selling carbonated beverages such as beer, this air displacement method can minimize the change in air pressure inside the vending machine body 1 and ensure stable dispensing.

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A beverage unmanned retail vending machine, comprising a vending machine body (1), a stator (2), and a hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer bottle (3), wherein a liquid outlet pipe (204) is embedded and fixed on the bottom end face of the vending machine body (1), characterized in that: The stator (2) is provided with a rotor (201), and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (203) is installed inside the stator (2); The hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle (3) is filled with hydrogen peroxide and a bottle stopper (301) is installed inside the hydrogen peroxide air disinfection bottle (3). An air inlet pipe (302) and an air outlet pipe (303) are embedded and fixed inside the bottle stopper (301).

2. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filling tube (101) is embedded and fixed on the side end face of the vending machine body (1), and the filling tube (101) is in liquid communication with the vending machine body (1).

3. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing cap (102) is threaded onto the filling tube (101), and a sealing ring is fitted onto the inner wall of the sealing cap (102).

4. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotor (201) has a quantitative receiving cavity (205), and there are three quantitative receiving cavities (205) in total. The three quantitative receiving cavities (205) are arranged in a ring array relative to the center of the rotor (201).

5. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the rotor (201) is embedded and fixed to the bottom surface of the liquid outlet pipe (204), and the liquid outlet pipe (204) is connected to the rotor (201).

6. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end face of the stator (2) is embedded with a waste discharge pipe (202), and the waste discharge pipe (202) is connected to the stator (2).

7. The unmanned beverage vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet pipe (302) and the air outlet pipe (303) are both connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer (3). The end of the air outlet pipe (303) facing away from the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer (3) is embedded and fixed in the stator (2), and the stator (2) is connected to the hydrogen peroxide air sterilizer (3) through the air outlet pipe (303).

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