Full-automatic silver coin color printing selling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic silver coin color printing selling device which comprises a machine box, a multi-channel conveying mechanism, a color printing mechanism and a material receiving mechanism are arranged in the machine box, the output end of the multi-channel conveying mechanism corresponds to the input end of the color printing mechanism, the output end of the color printing mechanism corresponds to the input end of the material receiving mechanism, and the output end of the material receiving mechanism corresponds to the output end of the color printing mechanism. The multi-channel conveying mechanism comprises a conveying support and a plurality of coin storage channels, a conveying channel is arranged on the conveying support, a conveying block is arranged in the conveying channel, coin pushing assemblies are arranged at the lower ends of the coin storage channels respectively, the conveying support is further provided with a transmission assembly, and the conveying channel is provided with a guide assembly. The multi-channel conveying mechanism is used for storing and conveying coins, the multiple coin storage channels can store multiple types of silver coins, the storage amount is high, more choices are provided for users, the color printing mechanism can conduct color printing on the silver coins, the colors are rich, the guiding assembly can automatically calibrate the accuracy of the conveying position of the silver coins, and the coins are prevented from being clamped.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal coin vending machine technology, and in particular to a fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device. Background Technology

[0002] Customized silver coin designs are becoming increasingly popular. Users can input their preferred designs into the vending machine, which will then print or engrave the design onto the coin and deliver it to the user in its small packaging box. Currently, most silver coin vending machines on the market use laser engraving to imprint customized designs onto the coin surface. This method produces relatively rough designs, only lines without color, making them less aesthetically pleasing and failing to attract those who prioritize aesthetics. Some vending machines use colored ink, but existing machines generally use a single-channel coin supply, resulting in low storage capacity, limited coin types, and low automation. They require multiple manual coin insertions and retrievals, leading to inconvenience and frequent coin jams. Furthermore, the inability to promptly shut off power after a jam can cause further malfunctions and high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device includes a chassis. The chassis houses a multi-channel conveying mechanism, a color printing mechanism, and a receiving mechanism. The output end of the multi-channel conveying mechanism corresponds to the input end of the color printing mechanism, and the output end of the color printing mechanism corresponds to the input end of the receiving mechanism. The multi-channel conveying mechanism includes a conveying support and multiple coin storage channels arranged side-by-side and vertically on the conveying support. A conveying channel is horizontally arranged on the conveying support, connecting to the output end of the coin storage channel. A conveying block is installed within each conveying channel. Coin pushing components are respectively installed at the lower end of each coin storage channel. The conveying support also includes a transmission component that drives the conveying blocks to convey coins. A guiding component is installed at the output end of each conveying channel. The guiding component includes a guide block located at the end of the conveying channel. The guide block, located on one side of the conveying channel, has elastic balls and an inwardly contracting guide slope. Multiple elastic balls are arranged, some distributed on the guide slope.

[0005] The multi-channel conveyor system automatically delivers the corresponding silver coins to the printing unit based on the user's selection. The printing unit then performs the printing operation according to the user's customized pattern. After printing, the receiving unit collects the coins, allowing the user to collect the customized silver coins. The multi-channel conveyor system employs multiple coin storage channels, each capable of holding one type of silver coin, providing users with more coin options. The coin pushing component pushes the silver coins one by one, the transmission component drives the conveyor block to transport the silver coins within the conveyor channels, the guiding component ensures that the silver coins are accurately delivered to the predetermined position, the guide ramp guides the silver coins to the predetermined position, and the elastic ball bearings clamp the silver coins to a certain extent, automatically calibrating the gap between the silver coins and the printing platform to prevent coin jamming caused by gaps during silver coin delivery.

[0006] Preferably, the lower end of the coin storage channel is provided with a coin outlet, and the coin pushing component includes a pusher block that can pass through the coin outlet and a first linear module that drives the pusher block to move back and forth longitudinally. The first linear module is provided with a first slider that is fixedly connected to the pusher block. Rolling elements that reduce the friction of the pusher block are provided on both sides of the pusher block, and a pushing slope is provided on the top surface of the front end of the pusher block.

[0007] The pusher block is driven by the first linear module to push the bottom silver coin through the coin outlet. The pusher slope is designed to push the bottom silver coin while guiding the silver coins above to rise and separate. The rolling component can reduce the friction of the pusher block's movement.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a second linear module arranged laterally and a transmission frame. The second linear module is provided with a second slider and is fixedly connected to the transmission frame. The transmission frame is fixedly connected to the conveying block.

[0009] The transmission component is used to control the movement of the conveyor block, driving it to transport silver coins within the conveyor channel.

[0010] Preferably, a guide rod is provided at the rear end of the conveying block in the conveying direction, a slidable inertial block is provided on the guide rod, a spring is also sleeved on the guide rod between the inertial block and the conveying block, and a contact switch is provided on the transmission frame near the inertial block.

[0011] The function of the inertial block is to stop the conveyor block when the coin is stuck, while the inertial block can continue to move forward. After being buffered by the spring, it hits the contact switch, which controls the corresponding driven component to cut off the power, thus protecting the driven component.

[0012] Preferably, the color printing mechanism includes a color printing base and a UV color printing component, a slide assembly, and a lifting ink stack disposed on the color printing base. The slide assembly includes a printing platform and a horizontally arranged third linear module. The third linear module is provided with a third slider and is fixedly connected to the printing platform. The slide assembly also includes a coin scraper mounted above the printing platform. The color printing base below the printing platform is provided with a feeding port, and the feeding port is connected to a coin dropping channel.

[0013] The slide assembly is used to receive silver coins. After color printing with the UV color printing assembly, the silver coins are scraped into the coin drop channel, completing the automated color printing and discharge process.

[0014] Preferably, the UV color printing assembly includes a fourth linear module mounted above the printing platform. The fourth linear module is arranged vertically and is equipped with a fourth slider. The fourth slider is fixedly connected to a color printing bracket, and a UV color printing head and a UV curing lamp are connected to the color printing bracket.

[0015] The UV color printing unit prints color onto silver coins using a UV color printing head, and then cures the UV ink using a UV curing lamp, resulting in a good forming effect.

[0016] Preferably, the lifting ink stack is positioned on the travel path of the fourth slider, and the lifting ink stack includes a moisturizing tank at the top and a scraper on one side.

[0017] The lifting ink stack protects the UV color printing head, and also serves to moisturize the printhead, absorb residual ink, and assist in printhead cleaning.

[0018] Preferably, the chassis is provided with a door, and the receiving mechanism includes a coin receiving box located inside the door and open upwards, and a coin dispensing port located outside the door and communicating with the coin receiving box. The opening of the coin receiving box is correspondingly arranged with the output end of the coin dropping channel.

[0019] The receiving mechanism receives the silver coins delivered from the coin drop channel through the coin receiving box. Users can retrieve the silver coins through the coin retrieval port. The box door facilitates internal maintenance in case of malfunction, and the receiving mechanism is located on the box door for easy coin retrieval by users.

[0020] Preferably, the door is provided with a display touch screen and a display area. The display area includes a display box located inside the door and a display panel located outside the door. The display panel is made of transparent material and allows a view of the interior of the display box.

[0021] The touchscreen is used for display and operation, while the display area showcases different silver coin printing effects to assist users in making selections.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0023] This utility model employs a multi-channel conveying mechanism for coin storage and transmission. Multiple coin storage channels can store multiple types of silver coins, providing a high coin storage capacity and offering users more choices. The color printing mechanism can print the silver coins in rich colors. The coin pushing component can push individual silver coins one by one to prevent misalignment. The transmission component pushes the silver coins to the color printing mechanism for printing. The guide component can automatically calibrate the accuracy of the coin conveying position to prevent coin jamming caused by excessive gaps. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another perspective.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-channel conveying mechanism of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the multi-channel conveying mechanism of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component structure of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the transmission component of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the color printing mechanism of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the color printing mechanism of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the UV color printing component of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the UV color printing component of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the color printing mechanism of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the slide assembly structure of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 13This is a schematic diagram of the coin pusher component of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0039] This utility model provides a fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device, which is used to automatically color print and output silver coins packaged in boxes with the printed side exposed. Figures 1-12 As shown, the device includes a chassis 1, which houses a control center 2, a multi-channel conveying mechanism 3, a color printing mechanism 4, and a receiving mechanism 5. The output end of the multi-channel conveying mechanism 3 corresponds to the input end of the color printing mechanism 4. The multi-channel conveying mechanism 3 stores silver coins and conveys them to the color printing mechanism 4 for color printing as needed. The output end of the color printing mechanism 4 corresponds to the input end of the receiving mechanism 5. After the color printing mechanism 4 finishes its work, it conveys the silver coins to the receiving mechanism 5 for receiving and retrieval.

[0040] The multi-channel conveying mechanism 3 includes a conveying support 6 and multiple coin storage channels 7 arranged side-by-side and vertically on the conveying support 6. Each coin storage channel 7 can hold one type of silver coin, and multiple channels can accommodate multiple types of silver coins. Users can select any channel's silver coins for color printing according to their needs. A coin outlet is provided at the lower end of each coin storage channel 7. The height of the coin outlet is limited to allow only one silver coin to pass through at a time. Specifically, the height of the coin outlet restricts the packaging box, with different types of silver coins placed individually in the packaging box. The coin outlet can push out one packaging box at a time. The coin outlet can be implemented using any existing technology, which will not be elaborated here.

[0041] The conveying support 6 is horizontally provided with a conveying channel 8 that connects to the output end of the coin storage channel 7. A conveying block 9 is provided inside the conveying channel 8. A coin pushing component 10 is provided at the lower end of the coin storage channel 7. One coin pushing component 10 corresponds to the lower end of each coin storage channel 7. The coin pushing component 10 includes a push block 11 that can pass through the coin outlet and a first linear module 12 that drives the push block 11 to move back and forth longitudinally. The first linear module 12 drives the push block 11 to push the bottom silver coin into the conveying channel 8. The first linear module 12 is provided with a first slider 13 that is fixedly connected to the push block 11. Rolling elements 14 that reduce the friction of the push block 11 are provided on both sides of the push block 11. The rolling elements 14 are rollers or bearings. A pushing slope 15 is provided on the top surface of the front end of the push block 11. The push block 11 pushes the silver coin through the front end. The pushing slope 15 makes it easy for the push block 11 to cut into the bottom second to last silver coin and push it upward. The coin pusher assembly 10 also includes a first sensor 16 disposed at the front end and rear end of the travel path of the first slider 13. Any existing sensing element corresponding to the first sensor 16 can be disposed on the first slider 13 for precise control of the stroke of the pusher block 11. The first sensor 16 is electrically connected to the control center 2 and is centrally controlled by the control center 2.

[0042] The conveying support 6 is also equipped with a transmission assembly 17 that drives the conveying block 6 to convey the coins. The transmission assembly 17 includes a second linear module 18 arranged laterally and a transmission frame 19. The second linear module 18 is provided with a second slider 20 and is fixedly connected to the transmission frame 19. The transmission frame 19 is fixedly connected to the conveying block 9. The second linear module 18 drives the conveying block 9 to convey the silver coins to the color printing mechanism 4 for color printing. A guide rod 21 is provided at the rear end of the conveying block 9 in the conveying direction. A slidable inertial block 22 is provided on the guide rod 21. A spring is also sleeved on the guide rod 21 between the inertial block 22 and the conveying block 9. A contact switch 23 is provided on the transmission frame 19 near the inertial block 22. The contact switch 23 is electrically connected to the control center 2. When a coin jam occurs, the conveying block 9 suddenly stops moving, and the inertial block 22 continues to move forward due to inertia. The spring acts as a buffer at this time. After being buffered by the spring, the inertial block 22 slightly impacts the contact switch 23. The contact switch 23 transmits a signal to the control center 2 for processing. The spring can be implemented using any existing technology, which is not shown in the figure and will not be described in detail here. The transmission component 17 also includes a second sensor 24 disposed at the front and rear ends of the travel path of the second slider 20. Any existing sensing element corresponding to the second sensor 24 can be disposed on the second slider 20 for precise control of the stroke of the conveying block 9. The second sensor 24 is electrically connected to the control center 2 and is centrally controlled by the control center 2.

[0043] The output end of the conveying channel 8 is provided with a guide component 25. The guide component 25 includes a guide block 26 disposed at the end of the conveying channel 8. Multiple elastic balls 27 are disposed on one side of the guide block 26. The elastic balls 27 partially extend beyond the side of the guide block 26 and can be compressed, extended, and rolled. The elastic balls 27 can be implemented using any existing technology, such as setting an elastic element and installing balls at the end of the elastic element. A guide ramp 28 that contracts inwards into the conveying channel 8 is disposed on one side of the guide block 26. The guide ramp 28 limits the width of the silver coin output at the end of the conveying channel 8 and guides the silver coin to a predetermined position. The elastic balls 27 can press the silver coin, automatically calibrating it and preventing misalignment that could cause jamming. The elastic balls 27 are partially distributed on the guide ramp 28.

[0044] The color printing mechanism 4 includes a color printing base 29 and a UV color printing component 30, a slide assembly 31, and a lifting ink stack 32 disposed on the color printing base 29. The slide assembly 31 includes a printing platform 33 and a horizontally arranged third linear module 34. The third linear module 34 is provided with a third slider 35 and is fixedly connected to the printing platform 33. The third linear module 34 can drive the printing platform 33 to extend towards the conveying channel 8, so that the conveying block 9 can push the silver coin onto the printing platform 33. The printing platform 33 is provided with multiple air holes 36. The air holes 36 can be connected to any existing suction device to adsorb the silver coin onto the printing platform 33 for fixation through negative pressure. The slide assembly 31 also includes a coin scraper 37 mounted above the printing platform 33. A feeding port 38 is provided on the color printing base 29 below the printing platform 33, connected to a coin drop channel 39. When the printing platform 33 moves towards the conveying channel 8, it can receive silver coins. After color printing, when the printing platform 33 moves away from the conveying channel 8, the silver coins are scraped by the coin scraper 37 and fall into the coin drop channel 39. The slide assembly 31 also includes a third sensor 40 located at the front and rear ends of the travel path of the third slider 35. Any existing sensor corresponding to the third sensor 40 can be installed on the third slider 35 for precise control of the travel of the printing platform 33. The third sensor 40 is electrically connected to the control center 2 and centrally controlled by the control center 2.

[0045] The UV color printing assembly 30 includes a fourth linear module 41 mounted above the printing platform 33. The fourth linear module 41 is arranged vertically and includes a fourth slider 42. The fourth slider 42 is fixedly connected to a color printing bracket 43, which is connected to a UV color printing head 44 and a UV curing lamp 45. The fourth linear module 41 can drive the UV color printing head 44 to move to a corresponding position above the printing platform 33 to print on the coin, and the fourth linear module 41 can also drive the UV curing lamp 45 to move to a corresponding position above the printing platform 33 to cure the UV ink on the coin. The UV color printing head 44 performs the color printing function and can be implemented using any existing technology. The UV color printing assembly 30 also includes a fourth sensor 46 disposed on the color printing bracket 43. Any existing sensing element corresponding to the fourth sensor 46 can be disposed at the front end of the travel path of the fourth slider 42, which is used to precisely control the UV color printing head 44 to move to the top of the printing platform 33 for precise positioning. The fourth sensor 46 is electrically connected to the control center 2 and is centrally controlled by the control center 2.

[0046] The lifting ink stack 32 is positioned on the travel path of the fourth slider 42. The lifting ink stack 32 includes a moisturizing tank 47 at the top and a scraper 48 on one side. The lifting ink stack 32 can be implemented using any existing technology, enabling precise lifting. The inkjet head of the UV color printer head 44 can be placed in the moisturizing tank 47 of the lifting ink stack 32, keeping the inkjet head moist and preventing clogging due to ink drying. This maintains the good condition of the inkjet head, ensuring the normal operation of subsequent printing. It also absorbs residual ink on the inkjet head, preventing ink accumulation or dripping into the printer's interior and surrounding environment, thus avoiding ink waste and environmental pollution. During inkjet head cleaning, it works in conjunction with the scraper 48, adjusting its position through lifting to ensure a more thorough cleaning of the inkjet head, guaranteeing ink output accuracy and quality.

[0047] The casing 1 is equipped with a door 49. The receiving mechanism 5 includes a coin receiving box 50 located inside the door 49 and open upwards, and a coin retrieval port 51 located outside the door 49 and communicating with the coin receiving box 50. The opening of the coin receiving box 50 corresponds to the output end of the coin dropping channel 39. After the silver coins are printed, they automatically fall into the coin receiving box 50 through the coin dropping channel 39. Users can retrieve the customized silver coins through the coin retrieval port 51. The door 49 is equipped with a touch screen 52 and a display area 53. Users can operate the device through the touch screen 52, which is electrically connected to the control center 2. The display area 53 includes a display box 54 located inside the door 49 and a display panel 55 located outside the door 49. The display panel 55 is made of transparent material and allows a view of the interior of the display box 54. Users can view the sample customization effect through the display area 53 to assist them in selecting suitable silver coins for customization.

[0048] Working principle:

[0049] Users operate on the touchscreen 52, such as scanning a code, selecting the coin storage channel 7 according to the type of coin, uploading a mobile phone image, and after payment, the coin pusher component 10 pushes the coin at the bottom of the corresponding coin storage channel 7 into the conveying channel 8. The slide component 31 drives the printing platform 33 to approach the conveying channel 8, and the transmission component 17 drives the conveying block 9 to transport the coin onto the printing platform 33. The printing platform 33 uses negative pressure to attract the coin and then resets. The UV color printing component 30 prints the coin. After the color printing is completed, the slide component 31 continues to move, and the coin scraper 37 scrapes the coin into the coin drop channel 39 and transports it into the coin receiving box 50. Users can then take the coin away through the coin retrieval port 51.

[0050] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be included within its protection scope. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device, characterized in that, The device includes a chassis, within which are arranged a multi-channel conveying mechanism, a color printing mechanism, and a receiving mechanism. The output end of the multi-channel conveying mechanism corresponds to the input end of the color printing mechanism, and the output end of the color printing mechanism corresponds to the input end of the receiving mechanism. The multi-channel conveying mechanism includes a conveying bracket and multiple coin storage channels arranged side-by-side and vertically on the conveying bracket. A conveying channel communicating with the output end of the coin storage channel is arranged horizontally on the conveying bracket. A conveying block is arranged within the conveying channel. A coin pushing component is arranged at the lower end of each coin storage channel. The conveying bracket also includes a transmission component that drives the conveying block to convey coins. A guide component is arranged at the output end of the conveying channel. The guide component includes a guide block arranged at the end of the conveying channel. The guide block is located on one side of the conveying channel and has elastic balls and an inwardly contracting guide slope. Multiple elastic balls are arranged and partially distributed on the guide slope.

2. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the coin storage channel is provided with a coin outlet. The coin pushing component includes a pusher block that can pass through the coin outlet and a first linear module that drives the pusher block to move back and forth longitudinally. The first linear module is provided with a first slider that is fixedly connected to the pusher block. Rolling elements that reduce the friction of the pusher block are provided on both sides of the pusher block. A pushing slope is provided on the top surface of the front end of the pusher block.

3. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a second linear module arranged laterally and a transmission frame. The second linear module is provided with a second slider and is fixedly connected to the transmission frame. The transmission frame is fixedly connected to the conveying block.

4. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A guide rod is provided at the rear end of the conveying block in the conveying direction. A slidable inertial block is provided on the guide rod. A spring is also sleeved on the guide rod between the inertial block and the conveying block. A contact switch is provided on the transmission frame near the inertial block.

5. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The color printing mechanism includes a color printing base and a UV color printing component, a slide assembly, and a lifting ink stack disposed on the color printing base. The slide assembly includes a printing platform and a horizontally arranged third linear module. The third linear module is provided with a third slider and is fixedly connected to the printing platform. The slide assembly also includes a coin scraper mounted above the printing platform. The color printing base below the printing platform is provided with a feeding port, which is connected to a coin dropping channel.

6. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The UV color printing assembly includes a fourth linear module mounted above the printing platform. The fourth linear module is arranged vertically and is equipped with a fourth slider. The fourth slider is fixedly connected to a color printing bracket, and the color printing bracket is connected to a UV color printing head and a UV curing lamp.

7. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting ink stack is positioned on the travel path of the fourth slider, and the lifting ink stack includes a moisturizing tank at the top and a scraper on one side.

8. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis is equipped with a door, and the receiving mechanism includes a coin receiving box located inside the door and open upwards, and a coin dispensing port located outside the door and communicating with the coin receiving box. The opening of the coin receiving box is correspondingly set with the output end of the coin dropping channel.

9. The fully automatic silver coin color printing and vending device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door is equipped with a touch screen and a display area. The display area includes a display box located inside the door and a display panel located outside the door. The display panel is made of transparent material and allows a view of the interior of the display box.

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