Combined type vending cabinet

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vending cabinets, and provides a combined vending cabinet which comprises a spring goods channel vending cabinet. The refrigeration vending cabinet and the spring goods channel vending cabinet are arranged in parallel; the number of the goods shelves is multiple, the multiple goods shelves are longitudinally arranged in the refrigeration vending cabinet, each goods shelf is provided with a plurality of meshes, and material stirring rollers are rotationally arranged in the meshes of each goods shelf at intervals and used for driving goods placed on the goods shelves to move towards one sides of the goods shelves. By means of the technical scheme, the technical problems that in the prior art, the advantages of different types of vending cabinets are combined, and meanwhile the goods storage and taking modes are optimized are solved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In modern retail, vending machines, as convenient self-service retail equipment, are widely used in public places such as shopping malls, schools, and office buildings. Traditional vending machines are single-purpose and cannot be used for different types of goods with different storage conditions. Installing different vending machines in the same public place would increase the floor space required. As consumers' demands for product diversification and shopping convenience continue to grow, single-function vending machines can no longer meet market demands.

[0003] Meanwhile, although refrigerated vending machines can maintain a low-temperature environment through refrigeration systems to meet the storage requirements of refrigerated food, traditional refrigerated vending machines mostly use a shelf-style structure for storing goods. During the retrieval process, consumers need to manually select items, which is not only inconvenient but also easily leads to disordered product placement, affecting subsequent sales. Therefore, how to combine the advantages of different types of vending machines while optimizing the storage and retrieval methods has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this utility model provides a combined vending machine, which solves the technical problem of how to combine the advantages of different types of vending machines and optimize the storage and retrieval methods of goods in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a modular vending machine, comprising:

[0006] Spring-loaded vending machine;

[0007] A refrigerated vending machine, wherein the refrigerated vending machine and the spring-loaded vending machine are arranged side by side;

[0008] The shelf is provided in several units, which are arranged longitudinally inside the refrigerated vending machine. Each shelf has several mesh openings, and each mesh opening of the shelf is rotatably provided with a material-pulling roller, which is used to move the goods placed on the shelf to one side.

[0009] Optional, also includes:

[0010] An mounting plate is disposed at the connection between the refrigerated vending machine and the spring-loaded vending machine. The mounting plate is used to fix the refrigerated vending machine and the spring-loaded vending machine together so that the refrigerated vending machine and the spring-loaded vending machine form an integrated structure.

[0011] Optionally, the shelf has a number of spaced-apart support rods inside, which divide the interior of the shelf into a number of mesh openings, and the support rods are used to support goods.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding roller includes:

[0013] A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the shelf.

[0014] A rotating roller is fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the outer wall of the rotating roller protrudes from the upper surface of the shelf. The rotating roller can rotate to move the goods located on the shelf to one side of the shelf.

[0015] Optionally, the roller is arranged perpendicular to the support rod.

[0016] Optionally, the end face of the roller is semi-circular, and both sides of the roller along the axial direction are pusher edges, through which the roller can push the goods to move.

[0017] Optionally, the outer wall of the roller is covered with an anti-slip layer.

[0018] Optionally, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the side wall of the shelf, the end of the rotating roller passing through the side wall of the shelf has a toothed portion, and a rack is slidably disposed on the outer wall of the shelf along the length direction. The rack meshes with the toothed portion and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0019] Optionally, the bottom of the shelf has a limiting plate with a limiting groove, and the rack is slidably disposed in the limiting groove.

[0020] Optionally, the rack is provided with a paddle.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] In this invention, when a consumer purchases goods from a spring-loaded vending machine, they select the item through the vending machine's interface. The corresponding spring-loaded drive rotates, delivering the item to the retrieval point. For goods in a refrigerated vending machine, after the consumer selects an item, a feeding roller rotates, moving the item placed on the shelf to one side, thus bringing the item to the retrieval position. This combined vending machine integrates spring-loaded and refrigerated vending machines, meeting the storage needs of different types of goods with varying storage conditions, and reducing the floor space required for separate installations of individual vending machines. The shelves and feeding rollers within the refrigerated vending machine optimize the storage and retrieval process, making it convenient for consumers to retrieve their goods and reducing the likelihood of cluttered product placement. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a modular vending machine in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the shelf structure in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding roller structure in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point A in the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the shelf in the embodiment;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part B in the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point C in the embodiment.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Spring-loaded vending machine, 2. Refrigerated vending machine, 3. Shelf, 301. Mesh, 4. Mounting plate, 5. Feed roller, 51. Shaft, 511. Toothed part, 52. Rotating roller, 521. Anti-slip layer, 522. Pushing edge, 6. Support rod, 7. Rack, 8. Paddle, 9. Limiting plate, 901. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope.

[0033] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown schematically in each drawing; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "a" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0034] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0037] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] like Figures 1-7As shown, this is an embodiment of a modular vending machine according to the present invention. The modular vending machine mainly consists of a spring-loaded vending machine 1, a refrigerated vending machine 2, and multiple shelves 3. The spring-loaded vending machine 1 is used to store goods under normal storage conditions. It has a spiral spring-loaded channel inside to facilitate the downward sliding of goods. The refrigerated vending machine 2 is arranged side by side with the spring-loaded vending machine 1 to maintain a low-temperature environment for preserving refrigerated food. Multiple shelves 3 are arranged longitudinally inside the refrigerated vending machine 2. Each shelf 3 has several mesh openings 301, and a feeding roller 5 is rotatably arranged at intervals within the mesh openings 301.

[0039] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, when a consumer purchases goods from the spring-loaded vending machine 1, they select the item through the vending machine's interface. The corresponding spring-loaded drive rotates, delivering the item to the retrieval point. For goods in the refrigerated vending machine 2, after the consumer selects an item, the feed roller 5 rotates, moving the item placed on the shelf 3 to one side of the shelf 3, thus bringing the item to the retrieval position. This combined vending machine integrates the spring-loaded vending machine 1 and the refrigerated vending machine 2, meeting the storage needs of different types of goods with varying storage conditions, and reducing the floor space required when installing individual vending machines. The design of the shelf 3 and feed roller 5 within the refrigerated vending machine 2 optimizes the storage and retrieval methods, making it convenient for consumers to retrieve their goods while reducing the likelihood of cluttered product placement.

[0040] In some examples, a mounting plate 4 is added at the connection between the refrigerated vending machine 2 and the spring-loaded vending machine 1. The mounting plate 4 has multiple mounting holes, which allow the refrigerated vending machine 2 and the spring-loaded vending machine 1 to be fixedly connected by bolts or other connecting parts.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, during the assembly of the modular vending machine, the refrigerated vending machine 2 and the spring-loaded vending machine 1 are aligned. Then, bolts are passed through the mounting holes on the mounting plate 4 and connected to the corresponding threaded holes on the refrigerated vending machine 2 and the spring-loaded vending machine 1, respectively, and tightened to form an integrated structure. The mounting plate 4 makes the connection between the refrigerated vending machine 2 and the spring-loaded vending machine 1 more stable, ensuring the overall stability of the modular vending machine. It is not easy for it to shake or separate during transportation and use, and it also facilitates the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of the vending machine.

[0042] In some examples, the shelf 3 has several spaced support rods 6 inside, which divide the interior of the shelf 3 into several mesh openings 301. The support rods 6 are arranged alternately in the horizontal and vertical directions to form a grid structure, which can support the goods placed on the shelf 3 and prevent the goods from falling.

[0043] For example, such as Figure 2As shown, when storing goods on the shelf 3 inside the refrigerated vending machine 2, the goods are placed within the mesh 301 formed by the support rods 6. The support rods 6 support the bottom and sides of the goods, ensuring stable storage. When the feed rollers 5 rotate and move the goods, the support rods 6 continue to support them, allowing the goods to move smoothly. The support rods 6 enhance the shelf 3's ability to support the goods, ensuring the stability of the stored goods and preventing them from falling and being damaged due to improper placement. They also help maintain the neat arrangement of goods, facilitating subsequent sales and management.

[0044] In some examples, the feeding roller 5 consists of a rotating shaft 51 and a rotating roller 52. The rotating shaft 51 is rotatably mounted on the shelf 3 and can rotate flexibly through rotating components such as bearings. The rotating roller 52 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 51, and the outer wall of the rotating roller 52 protrudes from the upper surface of the shelf 3. The rotating roller 52 can rotate with the rotating shaft 51.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, when goods on shelf 3 need to be moved to one side, the rotating shaft 51 rotates under external power or manual operation, driving the rotating roller 52 to rotate synchronously. When the rotating roller 52 rotates, it contacts the goods, using friction to move the goods to one side of shelf 3. The feeding roller 5 can effectively move the goods, realizing convenient transfer of goods on shelf 3, making it convenient for consumers to pick up goods, improving the efficiency of picking up goods, and reducing the chaos caused by consumers manually selecting goods.

[0046] In some examples, the roller 52 is arranged perpendicularly to the support rod 6, that is, the roller 52 is set along the width direction of the shelf 3 and the support rod 6 is set along the length direction of the shelf 3, and the two are perpendicular to each other to form a grid-like storage space for goods.

[0047] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the feeding roller 5 rotates and moves the goods, because the rotating roller 52 is perpendicular to the support rod 6, the goods can move smoothly along the length of the shelf 3 under the push of the rotating roller 52. The movement of the goods will not be obstructed or deviated due to unreasonable arrangement of the rotating roller 52 and the support rod 6. The perpendicular arrangement of the rotating roller 52 and the support rod 6 makes the movement of goods on the shelf 3 smoother, ensuring that the goods can be accurately moved to the designated position, improving the accuracy and stability of goods transmission, and facilitating the normal operation of the vending machine and the orderly management of goods.

[0048] In some examples, the end face of the roller 52 is semi-circular, and both sides of the roller 52 along the axial direction are pusher edges 522, which have a certain inclination angle to facilitate pushing the goods.

[0049] For example, such as Figure 3As shown, when the roller 52 rotates, the pusher edge 522 contacts the goods. With the rotation of the roller 52, the pusher edge 522 uses the thrust generated by its inclined angle to push the goods towards one side of the shelf 3. Whether the roller 52 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, the pusher edges 522 on both sides can effectively push the goods. The pusher edge 522 allows the roller 52 to push the goods more effectively during rotation, enhancing the pushing capacity of the feed roller 5 and preventing jamming between the goods and the roller 52, thus ensuring smooth goods transport.

[0050] In some examples, the outer wall of the roller 52 is covered with an anti-slip layer 521, which can be made of a material with high friction such as rubber or silicone and is tightly attached to the outer wall of the roller 52.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the rotating roller 52 moves the goods, the anti-slip layer 521 contacts the surface of the goods. Utilizing its high friction, it increases the gripping force between the rotating roller 52 and the goods, allowing the goods to move more stably with the rotating roller 52 and reducing the likelihood of slippage. The anti-slip layer 521 improves the stability and reliability of the goods movement driven by the feeding roller 5, ensuring that the goods are accurately transported to the designated location, reducing transmission failures or chaos caused by slippage, and enhancing the performance of the vending machine.

[0052] In some examples, one end of the rotating shaft 51 penetrates the side wall of the shelf 3, and the end of the rotating roller 52 that penetrates the side wall of the shelf 3 has a toothed portion 511. A rack 7 is slidably disposed on the outer wall of the shelf 3 along the length direction, and the rack 7 meshes with the toothed portion 511. One end of the rack 7 is provided with a driving device, such as a motor, for driving the rack 7 to slide.

[0053] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, when the material-dispensing roller 5 needs to be rotated, the drive device drives the rack 7 to slide along the length of the outer wall of the shelf 3. The rack 7 meshes with the toothed part 511, thereby rotating the rotating shaft 51, which in turn drives the rotating roller 52 to rotate, realizing the function of the material-dispensing roller 5 in moving goods. Through the meshing transmission method of the rack 7 and the toothed part 511, the rotation of the material-dispensing roller 5 can be accurately controlled, realizing the precise transfer of goods. At the same time, this transmission method has a simple structure, is stable and reliable, and is easy to maintain and replace parts, thus improving the overall performance and service life of the vending machine.

[0054] In some examples, the bottom of the shelf 3 is provided with a limiting plate 9, which has a limiting groove 901, and the rack 7 is slidably disposed in the limiting groove 901. The width of the limiting groove 901 is adapted to the width of the rack 7, which can limit and guide the sliding of the rack 7.

[0055] For example, such as Figure 4As shown, when the rack 7 slides under the drive of the driving device, the rack 7 moves linearly along the direction of the limiting groove 901. The limiting groove 901 restricts the movement trajectory of the rack 7, allowing it to slide only in a specified direction, thus ensuring stable engagement between the rack 7 and the toothed part 511. The setting of the limiting plate 9 and the limiting groove 901 improves the stability and accuracy of the rack 7's sliding, prevents the rack 7 from deviating or shaking during the sliding process, ensures the reliability of the rotation of the feeding roller 5, and thus ensures that the goods can be accurately and smoothly driven to move, improving the operational stability of the vending machine.

[0056] In some examples, the rack 7 is equipped with a paddle 8, which is a long strip structure and is vertically fixed on the rack 7, making it convenient for the operator to manually move the rack 7.

[0057] For example, such as Figure 7 As shown, when there is no external drive device or when manual adjustment of the feeding roller 5 is required, the operator can move the lever 8 to drive the rack 7 to slide, thereby rotating the shaft 51 and realizing the rotation of the feeding roller 5 to adjust the position of the goods. The lever 8 provides the operator with a manual operation method, increasing the flexibility of operation. In equipment debugging, maintenance or special circumstances, the rotation of the feeding roller 5 can be easily controlled, improving the convenience and operability of the vending machine.

[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular vending machine, characterized in that, include: Spring-loaded vending machine (1); Refrigerated vending machine (2), the refrigerated vending machine (2) and the spring-loaded vending machine (1) are arranged side by side; The shelf (3) has several, and the several shelves (3) are arranged longitudinally inside the refrigerated vending machine (2). Each shelf (3) has several mesh holes (301). Each shelf (3) has a material-pulling roller (5) arranged at intervals in the mesh holes (301). The material-pulling roller (5) is used to move the goods placed on the shelf (3) to one side of the shelf (3).

2. The modular vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting plate (4) is set at the connection between the refrigerated vending machine (2) and the spring-loaded vending machine (1). Mounting plate (4) is used to fix the refrigerated vending machine (2) and the spring-loaded vending machine (1) together so that the refrigerated vending machine (2) and the spring-loaded vending machine (1) form an integral structure.

3. A modular vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf (3) has a number of spaced support rods (6) inside, which divide the interior of the shelf (3) into a number of mesh holes (301) and are used to support goods.

4. A modular vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding roller (5) includes: A rotating shaft (51) is rotatably mounted on the shelf (3); A rotating roller (52) is fitted onto the rotating shaft (51). The outer wall of the rotating roller (52) protrudes from the upper surface of the shelf (3). The rotating roller (52) can rotate to drive the goods on the shelf (3) to move to one side of the shelf (3).

5. A modular vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating roller (52) is arranged perpendicular to the support rod (6).

6. A modular vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end face of the rotating roller (52) is semi-circular, and both sides of the rotating roller (52) in the axial direction are pusher edges (522). The rotating roller (52) can push the goods to move through the pusher edges (522).

7. A modular vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the roller (52) is covered with an anti-slip layer (521).

8. A modular vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the rotating shaft (51) passes through the side wall of the shelf (3), and the end of the rotating roller (52) that passes through the side wall of the shelf (3) has a toothed part (511). A rack (7) is slidably arranged on the outer wall of the shelf (3) along the length direction. The rack (7) meshes with the toothed part (511) and the rack (7) is used to drive the rotating shaft (51) to rotate.

9. A modular vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shelf (3) has a limiting plate (9) at the bottom, and the limiting plate (9) has a limiting groove (901). The rack (7) is slidably disposed in the limiting groove (901).

10. A modular vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rack (7) is provided with a paddle (8).

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