Multifunctional cigarette pusher

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional cigarette pusher which comprises a shell used for storing cigarettes, the shell is composed of a front plate, a rear plate, a bottom plate and two side plates, the bottom plate is provided with a guide rail, the guide rail is connected with a driving seat in a sliding mode, the driving seat is connected with a cigarette pushing plate, an elastic piece is arranged between the cigarette pushing plate and the driving seat, and the elastic piece is connected with the driving seat in a sliding mode. The cigarette pushing plate and the driving seat are both connected with the guide rail in a clamped mode through sliding blocks, the shell is provided with a driving piece used for driving the driving seat to move along the guide rail so as to push cigarettes to move towards the front plate, the front plate is provided with a display screen used for displaying names and prices of the cigarettes, the rear plate is provided with a box body, and the box body is provided with a box cover. And a power supply is integrated in the box body and is used for supplying power to the driving piece and the display screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette and snack equipment, and in particular to a multifunctional cigarette pusher. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette retail industry, cigarette pushers are a common display device used to neatly arrange cigarettes for easy customer selection. Traditional cigarette pushers are usually simple in structure, possessing only the basic function of pushing cigarettes, that is, using elastic elements such as springs to push cigarettes towards the cigarette outlet to replenish the cigarettes that have been taken.

[0003] Traditional cigarette pushers in related technologies have limited functionality and cannot provide customers with more information. When choosing cigarettes, customers often need to know detailed information such as the name and price of the cigarettes, but traditional cigarette pushers cannot directly display this information. Customers can only obtain this information by asking store clerks or looking at other promotional materials, which increases the customer's purchase cost and time cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a multifunctional cigarette pusher that, while fulfilling the function of pushing cigarettes, also facilitates customers' access to relevant cigarette information, thereby improving sales efficiency.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a multifunctional cigarette pusher includes a housing for storing cigarettes. The housing consists of a front plate, a rear plate, a bottom plate, and two side plates. The bottom plate is provided with a guide rail, and a drive seat is slidably connected to the guide rail. The drive seat is connected to a cigarette pusher plate, and an elastic element is provided between the cigarette pusher plate and the drive seat. The cigarette pusher plate and the drive seat are both engaged with the guide rail by a slider. The housing is provided with a drive member for driving the drive seat to move along the guide rail to push the cigarettes toward the front plate. The front plate is provided with a display screen for displaying the name and price of the cigarettes. The rear plate is provided with a housing, and a power supply is integrated inside the housing for supplying power to the drive member and the display screen.

[0006] The multi-functional cigarette pusher according to this utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: By setting a drive seat and a cigarette pusher plate driven by a drive component, the automatic pushing of cigarettes is realized, greatly improving the efficiency of cigarette pushing and reducing the workload of shop assistants. At the same time, the elastic component ensures that cigarettes can automatically reposition themselves after being removed, keeping the cigarettes neatly arranged and improving the display effect. The display screen on the front panel can display the name and price of cigarettes in real time, making it convenient for customers to understand relevant information about cigarettes and improving sales efficiency. Shop assistants can update cigarette information through simple operations, eliminating the need for additional price tags and reducing costs. Using a rechargeable lithium battery as the power source, integrated into the housing, not only avoids the wiring problems of external power supplies but also improves the battery life and safety. Meanwhile, the charging interface facilitates charging the lithium battery, making it more convenient to use. The multi-functional cigarette pusher proposed in this utility model has a simple structure, with tight connections between components, and stable and reliable operation. The drive structure adopts gear transmission, which has high transmission efficiency, low failure rate, and reduces maintenance costs and ease of use.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component includes a lead screw and a motor that drives the lead screw to rotate, the power supply is electrically connected to the motor, and the driving seat is sleeved on the lead screw through a lead screw nut.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display screen is embedded in the front panel, and the bottom plate is provided with a wire passage for the wires of the display screen to pass through and be electrically connected to the power supply.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display screen is detachably connected to the front panel, the front panel is provided with a magnetic ring, and the display screen is attracted to the magnetic ring to be fixed to the front panel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel is further provided with a power supply patch, which is electrically connected to the power source. When the display screen is attached to the front panel, the power supply patch is in close contact with the display screen and supplies power to the display screen.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the guide rail is arranged along the length of the base plate, and two guide rails are provided. The two guide rails are arranged parallel to each other, and the drive seat and the smoke pusher are each provided with two sliders.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element includes a guide rod and a spring. The guide rod is connected to the drive seat / the smoke pusher plate, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the drive seat / the smoke pusher plate, and the other end is fitted onto the guide rod.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two sets of elastic elements are provided, and the two sets of elastic elements are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional smoke pusher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Reference numerals: Housing 100; Front plate 110; Magnetic ring 111; Power supply patch 112; Base plate 120; Guide rail 121; Rear plate 130; Box 131; Side plate 140; Display screen 150; Drive base 200; Smoke pusher 300; Elastic element 400; Drive element 500; Lead screw 510; Motor 520. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution. In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 This utility model proposes a multifunctional cigarette pusher, including a housing 100 for storing cigarettes. The housing 100 is composed of a front plate 110, a rear plate 130, a bottom plate 120, and two side plates 140. The bottom plate 120 is provided with a guide rail 121, and a drive seat 200 is slidably connected to the guide rail 121. The drive seat 200 is connected to a cigarette pusher plate 300. An elastic element 400 is provided between the cigarette pusher plate 300 and the drive seat 200. The cigarette pusher plate 300 and the drive seat 200 are both engaged with the guide rail 121 by a slider. The housing 100 is provided with a drive element 500 for driving the drive seat 200 to move along the guide rail 121 to push the cigarettes toward the front plate 110. The front plate 110 is provided with a display screen 150 for displaying the name and price of the cigarettes. The rear plate 130 is provided with a housing 131, and a power supply is integrated in the housing 131 to power the drive element 500 and the display screen 150.

[0023] In a specific embodiment, the housing 100 comprises a front plate 110, a rear plate 130, a bottom plate 120, and two side plates 140, forming a smoke storage space. The housing 100 is made of high-strength plastic or metal material, possessing good durability and stability. A guide rail 121 is provided on the bottom plate 120. The guide rail 121 is made of high-quality stainless steel, with a smooth surface and low coefficient of friction, ensuring smooth sliding of the drive seat 200 on the guide rail 121. The drive seat 200 is engaged with the guide rail 121 via a slider made of wear-resistant engineering plastic, which fits tightly with the guide rail 121, ensuring that the drive seat 200 will not wobble or derail during sliding. A smoke pusher plate 300 is connected to the drive seat 200, and an elastic element 400, which is a spring, is provided between the smoke pusher plate 300 and the drive seat 200. Once a cigarette is removed, the elastic force of the elastic element 400 pushes the cigarette pusher 300 forward, thereby pushing subsequent cigarettes onto the front plate 110 and keeping the cigarettes neatly arranged. The cigarette pusher 300 is also engaged with the guide rail 121 via a slider to ensure its stability during movement.

[0024] Furthermore, a driving component 500 is provided on the housing 100, which drives the driving seat 200 to move along the guide rail 121, thereby pushing the cigarette toward the front plate 110. The transmission mechanism can adopt gear transmission or belt transmission, etc.

[0025] Optionally, to control the drive unit 500, a control circuit board is also provided on the housing 100. The control circuit board is connected to the drive unit 500, and parameters such as the start, stop, and running speed of the drive unit 500 can be set through the control circuit board. The control circuit board can also be connected to a power supply to manage and control the power supply.

[0026] Furthermore, a display screen 150 is provided on the front panel 110. The display screen 150 is an LCD screen, which has the advantages of clear display and adjustable brightness. The display screen 150 is connected to the control circuit board, which can transmit information such as the name and price of cigarettes to the display screen 150 for display. Store staff can update cigarette information by operating the buttons on the control circuit board or touching the display screen 150, which is convenient and quick.

[0027] The rear panel 130 is equipped with a housing 131, which integrates a power supply using a rechargeable lithium battery. Lithium batteries offer advantages such as large capacity, long battery life, and extended lifespan, providing a stable power supply to the electric motor and display screen 150. The housing 131 also features a charging port for convenient charging of the lithium battery. When the lithium battery is low, it can be charged via an external power source, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and enhancing usability.

[0028] It is understandable that by setting the drive seat 200 and the cigarette pusher 300 driven by the drive component 500, the automatic pushing of cigarettes is achieved, greatly improving the efficiency of cigarette pushing and reducing the workload of store staff. At the same time, the setting of the elastic component 400 ensures that the cigarettes can automatically fill in after being taken out, keeping the cigarettes neatly arranged and improving the display effect. The display screen 150 set on the front panel 110 can display the name and price of cigarettes in real time, making it convenient for customers to understand relevant information about cigarettes and improving sales efficiency. Store staff can update cigarette information through simple operation, without the need to make additional price tags, reducing costs. Using a rechargeable lithium battery as the power source, integrated into the housing 131, not only avoids the wiring problems of external power supply, but also improves the power supply's endurance and safety. At the same time, the setting of the charging interface facilitates the charging of lithium batteries, making it more convenient to use. The multifunctional cigarette pusher proposed by this utility model has a simple structure, with tight connections between the components, and stable and reliable operation. The drive structure adopts gear transmission, which has high transmission efficiency, low failure rate, and reduces maintenance costs and ease of use.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, the drive unit 500 consists of a lead screw 510 and a motor 520 that drives the lead screw 510 to rotate. The lead screw 510 is made of high-strength, high-precision metal, and its surface is specially treated to reduce friction and wear, ensuring long-term stable operation. The motor 520 is a small DC motor 520, which has the advantages of small size, high torque, and adjustable speed. The motor 520 is fixedly mounted on the housing 100 at a suitable position by bolts, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the lead screw 510 through a coupling to ensure that the motor 520 can stably drive the lead screw 510 to rotate. The power supply is electrically connected to the motor 520 through wires to provide power to the motor 520. A nut for the lead screw 510 is provided on the drive base 200, and the internal thread of the nut for the lead screw 510 matches the external thread of the lead screw 510. The drive seat 200 is connected to the lead screw 510 via a nut. When the motor 520 starts, the lead screw 510 rotates, and the nut moves linearly along the lead screw 510, thereby driving the drive seat 200 to move along the guide rail 121. This enables the pusher plate 300 to push the cigarettes towards the front plate 110. The lead screw 510 transmission has high transmission precision, accurately controlling the movement distance of the drive seat 200, thus ensuring the accurate positioning of the pusher plate 300 in pushing the cigarettes, resulting in neater cigarette arrangement and improved display effect. Furthermore, the lead screw 510 transmission operates smoothly with low noise, reducing vibration and impact during the cigarette pushing process, which helps protect the cigarettes and also improves the user experience.

[0030] In some embodiments, the display screen 150 is mounted on the front panel 110 using an embedded method. When manufacturing the front panel 110, mounting holes matching the size of the display screen 150 are pre-drilled. The edge of the display screen 150 is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure to snap the display screen 150 into the mounting holes, thus achieving a fixed connection between the display screen 150 and the front panel 110. A wire passage is provided on the base plate 120. The wire passage can be formed by creating a groove in the base plate 120 and covering the groove with a cover plate. The wires of the display screen 150 are led out from the connection port of the display screen 150, pass through the wire passage, and then connect to the power supply. The wire passage effectively protects the wires, preventing damage from compression, wear, etc., and also makes the internal structure of the multi-functional smoke pusher neater. The display screen 150 embedded in the front panel 110 makes the appearance of the multi-functional smoke pusher more aesthetically pleasing and neat, without protruding wires and connecting parts, enhancing the overall image of the product. The cable routing system protects the cables of the display screen 150, reduces damage to the cables during the use of the smoke pusher, extends the service life of the cables, and lowers maintenance costs.

[0031] In other embodiments, the display screen 150 is detachably connected to the front panel 110. A magnetic ring 111, made of a high-strength magnetic material, is provided on the front panel 110 to generate sufficient magnetic force. A metal sheet or magnetic material matching the magnetic ring 111 is provided on the back of the display screen 150. When the display screen 150 needs to be mounted to the front panel 110, simply bring the display screen 150 close to the front panel 110; the magnetic ring 111 will attract the metal sheet or magnetic material on the back of the display screen 150, thus fixing the display screen 150 to the front panel 110. When the display screen 150 needs to be removed, simply apply a certain external force to overcome the magnetic force of the magnetic ring 111, and the display screen 150 can be removed from the front panel 110. This magnetic connection method makes the installation and removal of the display screen 150 very convenient and quick, requiring no tools and greatly improving the efficiency of installation and maintenance.

[0032] Furthermore, in addition to the magnetic ring 111, a power supply patch 112 is also provided on the front panel 110. The power supply patch 112 is made of a highly conductive metal material and is electrically connected to the power source via a wire. When the display screen 150 is attached to the front panel 110, the power supply interface on the display screen 150 will be in close contact with the power supply patch 112, forming a good electrical connection, thereby enabling power supply to the display screen 150. To ensure the stability and reliability of the power supply, the surface of the power supply patch 112 can be specially treated, such as gold plating, to reduce contact resistance. Simultaneously, a positioning structure can be provided between the display screen 150 and the front panel 110 to ensure that the power supply interface of the display screen 150 accurately contacts the power supply patch 112 when it is attached to the front panel 110. This contact-based power supply method between the power supply patch 112 and the display screen 150 eliminates the need for additional wire connections, making power supply to the display screen 150 more convenient and avoiding the problems of wire tangling and damage.

[0033] It should be noted that the guide rails 121 are arranged along the length of the base plate 120, and two guide rails 121 are provided, which are arranged parallel to each other. The guide rails 121 are made of metal and are fixed to the base plate 120 by bolts or welding. The drive seat 200 and the smoke pusher 300 are each provided with two sliders, which are made of wear-resistant engineering plastic. Each slider is provided with a slot that matches the guide rail 121. The slider is engaged with the guide rail 121 through the slot, ensuring that the drive seat 200 and the smoke pusher 300 can slide stably along the guide rail 121. The arrangement of two guide rails 121 can increase the stability of the drive seat 200 and the smoke pusher 300 during movement, reduce shaking and deviation, and ensure the smooth operation of the smoke pushing process.

[0034] In some embodiments, the elastic element 400 consists of a guide rod and a spring. The guide rod is made of metal, and one end is fixed to the drive seat 200 or the cigarette pusher plate 300 by welding or threaded connection. The spring is fitted onto the guide rod, and one end of the spring is also fixedly connected to the drive seat 200 or the cigarette pusher plate 300, while the other end can freely extend and retract on the guide rod. When the cigarette is removed, the spring force pushes the cigarette pusher plate 300 forward. The guide rod acts as a guide, ensuring that the cigarette pusher plate 300 moves in the correct direction and avoiding deviation or jamming.

[0035] At least two sets of elastic elements 400 are provided, and the two sets of elastic elements 400 are arranged adjacent to each other. Between the drive seat 200 and the cigarette pusher plate 300, two or more sets of elastic elements 400 can be evenly arranged according to actual needs and design requirements. The structure of each set of elastic elements 400 is the same as the elastic element 400 structure described above, consisting of a guide rod and a spring. The two sets of elastic elements 400 work together to provide greater elasticity to meet the needs of pushing cigarettes. Providing at least two sets of elastic elements 400 can provide greater elasticity, ensuring that even with a large number of cigarettes or high pushing resistance, the cigarette pusher plate 300 can still smoothly push the cigarettes to the front plate 110.

[0036] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional smoke pusher, characterized in that, include: A housing for storing cigarettes comprises a front plate, a rear plate, a bottom plate, and two side plates. The bottom plate has a guide rail slidably connected to a drive seat, which is connected to a cigarette pusher plate. An elastic element is provided between the cigarette pusher plate and the drive seat. Both the cigarette pusher plate and the drive seat are engaged with the guide rail via sliders. The housing has a drive mechanism for driving the drive seat to move along the guide rail, thus pushing the cigarettes towards the front plate. The front plate has a display screen for displaying the cigarette name and price. The rear plate has a cabinet containing an integrated power supply for powering the drive mechanism and the display screen.

2. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a lead screw and a motor that drives the lead screw to rotate. The power source is electrically connected to the motor, and the driving seat is sleeved on the lead screw through a lead screw nut.

3. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen is mounted on the front panel, and the bottom plate is provided with a wire passage for the display screen's wires to pass through and be electrically connected to the power source.

4. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen is detachably connected to the front panel, and the front panel is provided with a magnetic ring, which the display screen is attracted to to fix it to the front panel.

5. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front panel is also provided with a power supply patch, which is electrically connected to the power source. When the display screen is attached to the front panel, the power supply patch is in close contact with the display screen and supplies power to the display screen.

6. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rails are arranged along the length of the base plate, and there are two guide rails arranged parallel to each other. The drive seat and the smoke pusher are each provided with two sliders.

7. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element includes a guide rod and a spring. The guide rod is connected to the drive seat / the smoke pusher plate. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the drive seat / the smoke pusher plate, and the other end is fitted onto the guide rod.

8. The multifunctional cigarette pusher according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic element is provided in at least two sets, and the two sets of elastic elements are arranged adjacent to each other.

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