Colored glaze top linkage mechanism for intelligent traditional Chinese medicine vending machine
Through the glass roof linkage mechanism, a linear motor drives the glass extension tile to drive the pearl chain transmission sprocket, realizing the automated synchronous control of the sunshade curtain of the Chinese medicine smart vending machine. This solves the problem that users need to operate two drive components separately, and achieves a compact structure and efficient sunshade or rain protection effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARTOP DESIGN GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing sunshade devices of smart Chinese medicine vending machines require the operation of two separate drive components, which makes it inconvenient for users.
The system employs a glass roof linkage mechanism, which uses a linear motor to drive the glass extension tiles to move, thereby driving the pearl chain transmission sprocket and idler wheel to achieve automated synchronous control of the roller blind. The combination of guide rails and rollers improves the stability of movement, and the design of the card plate and slot facilitates installation.
It achieves automated synchronous control of sunshade or rainproof roller blinds, with a compact structure, saving space, improving operating efficiency, reliable control and easy maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sunshade curtains, specifically a glass top linkage mechanism for a smart vending machine for traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine smart vending machines have electronic screens, which are prone to glare. Some of these machines also require cameras for facial recognition, and strong light can interfere with the cameras' ability to detect glare, so sunshades are necessary.
[0003] Existing sunshade devices consist of an extension plate telescopic mechanism and a sunshade curtain retraction mechanism. The extension plate is slidably connected to the main frame via a guide rail, while the curtain roller is fixed to the top of the frame via a bearing seat. These two independent mechanisms are controlled by their respective drive components (including a transmission rod and a control handle), requiring the user to operate two handles separately to fully extend or retract the sunshade.
[0004] Therefore, we propose a glass-top linkage mechanism for intelligent vending machines for traditional Chinese medicine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a glass top linkage mechanism for a smart vending machine for traditional Chinese medicine, including a top cover. A glass extension tile is slidably embedded in the inner side of the top cover. A linear motor is fixed inside the top cover, and the output end of the linear motor is fixedly connected to the glass extension tile. A guardrail and an ear plate are fixed to the bottom of the glass extension tile. A take-up roller is rotatably connected between the guardrail and the ear plate. A roller shutter is wound on the take-up roller. A sprocket is fixed to the end of the take-up roller. An idler wheel is rotatably connected to the end of the guardrail away from the sprocket. The idler wheel and the sprocket are connected by a pearl chain transmission. A locking plate is fixed on the top cover, and the locking plate is engaged and fixed with the pearl chain.
[0006] A linear motor drives the glass extension tile to move relative to the top cover. The glass extension tile and the clamping plate move together. The clamping plate is fixed in place with the pearl chain, so the pearl chain will cause the sprocket and idler wheel to rotate. The sprocket drives the winding roller to rotate, which in turn causes the roller shutter to lower.
[0007] Preferably, a connecting frame is fixed to the bottom of the glass extension tile, and a roller is rotatably connected to the connecting frame. A guide rail is fixed to the top cover, and the roller is mounted on the guide rail. The arrangement of the roller and the guide rail makes the sliding of the glass extension tile and the top cover more stable.
[0008] Preferably, the end of the roller blind is provided with a counterweight rod to keep the roller blind in a taut state.
[0009] Preferably, the card plate is provided with a card slot, which makes it convenient to install and remove the card. The card plate has rounded corners facing the card slot for easy installation.
[0010] Preferably, the top of the cover is fixed with a decorative glass tile, which is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0011] Beneficial effects:
[0012] Compact structure and highly functional:
[0013] This mechanism uses a linear motor to drive the movement of the glass extension tiles, achieving automated synchronous control of the sunshade or rainproof roller blind. The overall structure is compact, saving space and improving operational efficiency.
[0014] Roller blinds offer flexible and reliable control.
[0015] The roller blind is flexibly controlled via a transmission system consisting of sprockets, idlers, and a beaded chain. When the linear motor drives the glass extension sheet to move, the beaded chain rotates the sprockets and idlers, which in turn drives the take-up rollers, allowing the roller blind to be smoothly lowered or raised. This control method is not only reliable but also easy to maintain. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guardrail of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the sprocket and idler wheel of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card plate structure of this utility model.
[0020] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Top cover; 2. Glass extension tile; 3. Linear motor; 4. Guardrail; 5. Ear plate; 6. Rewind roller; 7. Roller blind; 8. Sprocket; 9. Idler wheel; 10. Pearl chain; 11. Card plate; 12. Connecting frame; 13. Roller; 14. Guide rail; 15. Counterweight bar; 16. Card slot; 17. Rounded corner; 18. Decorative glass tile. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4A glass roof linkage mechanism for a smart vending machine for traditional Chinese medicine is disclosed, mainly composed of core components such as a top cover 1, glass extension tiles 2, a linear motor 3, a guardrail 4, ear plates 5, a winding roller 6, a roller shutter 7, a sprocket 8, an idler wheel 9, a pearl chain 10, and a locking plate 11. In this mechanism, the top cover 1 serves as the basic support component, with the glass extension tiles 2 slidably embedded inside. To drive the movement of the glass extension tiles 2, a linear motor 3 is fixed inside the top cover 1, and the output end of the linear motor 3 is firmly connected to the glass extension tiles 2.
[0023] At the bottom of the glass extension tile 2, not only are protective railings 4 and ear plates 5 fixed, but a winding roller 6 is also rotatably connected between the protective railings 4 and ear plates 5. A roller blind 7 is cleverly wound around the winding roller 6 for sun or rain protection. A sprocket 8 is fixed to one end of the winding roller 6, while an idler wheel 9 is rotatably connected to the end of the protective railing 4 away from the sprocket 8. The idler wheel 9 and the sprocket 8 are connected by a pearl chain 10. A locking plate 11 is also fixed to the top cover 1, and the locking plate 11 is engaged and fixed to the pearl chain 10, ensuring the stable operation of the pearl chain 10.
[0024] When the linear motor 3 starts, it moves the glass extension tile 2 relative to the top cover 1. Simultaneously, the retaining plate 11 at the bottom of the glass extension tile 2 also moves. Since the retaining plate 11 is engaged with the pearl chain 10, the pearl chain 10 causes the sprocket 8 and idler wheel 9 to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the sprocket 8 further drives the rotation of the take-up roller 6, allowing the roller shutter 7 to be smoothly lowered or raised.
[0025] To enhance the sliding stability between the glass extension tile 2 and the top cover 1, a connecting frame 12 is fixed to the bottom of the glass extension tile 2. A roller 13 is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 12, while a guide rail 14 is fixed to the top cover 1. The roller 13 is mounted on the guide rail 14, making the glass extension tile 2 move more smoothly and steadily.
[0026] In addition, the end of the roller blind 7 is equipped with a counterweight rod 15 to ensure that the roller blind 7 is always taut and can better perform its function of sunshade or rain protection. The card plate 11 is provided with a card slot 16, which not only facilitates the snap-fit installation and disassembly, but also has a rounded corner 17 opposite the card slot 16, which makes the installation process more convenient and quick.
[0027] Finally, to enhance the overall aesthetics, decorative glass tiles 18 are also fixed to the top of the top cover 1, which adds an artistic touch to the entire glass top linkage mechanism used for the smart vending machine of traditional Chinese medicine, on the basis of practicality.
[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A glass top linkage mechanism for a traditional Chinese medicine intelligent vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a top cover (1), a glass extension tile (2) is slidably embedded inside the top cover (1), a linear motor (3) is fixed inside the top cover (1), the output end of the linear motor (3) is fixedly connected to the glass extension tile (2), a guardrail (4) and an ear plate (5) are fixed at the bottom of the glass extension tile (2), a take-up roller (6) is rotatably connected between the guardrail (4) and the ear plate (5), a roller shutter (7) is wound on the take-up roller (6), a sprocket (8) is fixed at the end of the take-up roller (6), an idler wheel (9) is rotatably connected at the end of the guardrail (4) away from the sprocket (8), the idler wheel (9) and the sprocket (8) are connected by a pearl chain (10), and a clamping plate (11) is fixed on the top cover (1), the clamping plate (11) is clamped and fixed to the pearl chain (10).
2. The glass top linkage mechanism for a traditional Chinese medicine intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting frame (12) is fixed to the bottom of the glass extension tile (2), and a roller (13) is rotatably connected to the connecting frame (12). A guide rail (14) is fixed to the top cover (1), and the roller (13) is mounted on the guide rail (14).
3. The glass top linkage mechanism for a traditional Chinese medicine intelligent vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The roller shutter (7) is provided with a counterweight rod (15) at its end.
4. The glass top linkage mechanism for a traditional Chinese medicine intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card plate (11) is provided with a card slot (16), and the card plate (11) is provided with a rounded corner (17) opposite the card slot (16).
5. The glass top linkage mechanism for a traditional Chinese medicine intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cover (1) is fixed with a decorative glass tile (18).