Refrigeration bin dividing device and vending machine

By incorporating a partition, threaded rod, and threaded cylinder structure into the vending machine, the problem of adjusting the partition height was solved, enabling flexible adjustment of the partition height and improving the vending machine's efficiency and display effect.

CN224263666UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SUZHOU ZHIMA KAIMEN SELF-SERVICE SHOPPING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU ZHIMA KAIMEN SELF-SERVICE SHOPPING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The height of the dividers in existing vending machines is difficult to adjust, which means that taller items can only be placed flat, affecting the display effect and usage efficiency.

Method used

By setting up a partition plate, threaded rod, and threaded cylinder structure, the height of the partition plate can be flexibly adjusted. The position of the partition plate can be simultaneously positioned by the cooperation of the threaded rod and threaded cylinder, thereby improving stability and applicability.

Benefits of technology

The height of the partitions can be flexibly adjusted, which improves the applicability of the vending machine cabinet and the efficiency of the refrigeration compartment device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigeration bin dividing device and a vending machine, and relates to the technical field of vending machines, the refrigeration bin dividing device comprises a vending machine cabinet body internally provided with a refrigeration chamber, and the refrigeration chamber is internally provided with a partition plate; a partition plate is arranged in the refrigeration cavity, a fixed strip is arranged below the partition plate and installed on the inner wall of the refrigeration cavity, the top of the fixed strip is in lap joint with a movable strip, the top of the movable strip is fixedly connected with a threaded rod, the threaded rod is in threaded connection with a threaded cylinder, and a vertical groove allowing the threaded cylinder to stretch into is formed in the bottom of the partition plate. The threaded cylinder is connected with the partition plate through a rotating assembly. According to the refrigeration bin dividing device and the vending machine, by arranging the partition plate, the threaded rod, the threaded barrel and other structures, the height of the partition plate is flexibly adjusted, the applicability of the cabinet body of the vending machine is improved, the threaded barrel and the partition plate are synchronously positioned, and the use efficiency of the refrigeration bin dividing device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a refrigerated compartment device and a vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines have become an important method of selling goods. While bringing great convenience to people, vending machines have also saved businesses a lot of labor costs.

[0003] During the use of vending machines, partitions are usually used to divide the inside of the vending machine cabinet into multiple refrigerated display compartments. In the current technology, the height of the partitions is difficult to adjust. Since some items are tall, such as large bottles of mineral water, directly reducing the number of partitions would reduce the amount of goods that can be displayed. Therefore, these tall items can only be placed flat in the refrigerated display compartments, which affects the display effect and reduces the efficiency of the vending machine.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a refrigerated compartment device and an automatic vending machine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a refrigerated compartment device and an automatic vending machine to solve the problem that in the prior art, the height of the partition is difficult to adjust. Since some goods are tall, such as large bottles of mineral water, directly reducing the number of partitions would reduce the amount of goods that can be placed. Therefore, such tall goods can only be placed in the refrigerated display compartment in a flat manner, which affects the display effect and reduces the efficiency of the automatic vending machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a refrigeration compartment device, comprising an automatic vending machine cabinet with an internal refrigeration chamber, wherein the internal part of the refrigeration chamber is provided with a partition plate;

[0007] A fixing strip is provided below the partition plate, and the fixing strip is installed on the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber. A movable strip overlaps the top of the fixing strip, and a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the top of the movable strip. A threaded cylinder is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. A vertical groove is opened at the bottom of the partition plate for the threaded cylinder to extend into. The threaded cylinder is connected to the partition plate through a rotating assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a rotating groove and a rotating block, the rotating groove is formed at the top of the vertical groove, the rotating block is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove, and the threaded cylinder is fixedly connected to the rotating block.

[0009] Preferably, a circular groove is formed on the inner wall of the vertical groove, and the circular groove penetrates the outer wall of the partition plate. An elastic telescopic rod is provided inside the circular groove, and the elastic telescopic rod abuts against the threaded cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, an annular groove is formed on the inner wall of the circular groove, and a slip ring is slidably disposed inside the annular groove, the slip ring being fixedly connected to the elastic telescopic rod.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the fixing strip is inclined, and the end near the opening of the refrigeration chamber is inclined upward, and the bottom of the movable strip is inclined and adapted to the top of the fixing strip.

[0012] Preferably, there are two fixing strips, which are respectively distributed on both sides of the refrigeration chamber.

[0013] Preferably, multiple partition plates are provided.

[0014] This utility model also discloses an automatic vending machine that uses the above-mentioned refrigeration compartment device and includes a door panel, which is hinged to the vending machine cabinet.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model improves the applicability of vending machine cabinets by flexibly adjusting the height of the partition plate by setting up structures such as partition plates, threaded rods and threaded cylinders, and improves the efficiency of the refrigeration compartment device by synchronously positioning the threaded cylinder and partition plate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration compartment device of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partition plate and movable strip structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic vending machine cabinet and door panel structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Vending machine cabinet; 2. Door panel; 3. Refrigeration chamber; 4. Divider plate; 5. Fixed strip; 6. Moving strip; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Threaded cylinder; 9. Vertical groove; 10. Rotary groove; 11. Rotary block; 12. Circular groove; 13. Elastic telescopic rod; 14. Ring groove; 15. Slip ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-6 The refrigeration compartment device shown includes an automatic vending machine cabinet 1 with an internal refrigeration chamber 3, and a refrigeration system (not shown in the figure) is installed inside the automatic vending machine cabinet 1. The refrigeration system includes a compressor and other structures to achieve the refrigeration effect. The refrigeration chamber 3 is provided with a partition 4. Multiple partition 4s are provided to divide the interior of the refrigeration chamber 3 into multiple refrigerated display compartments for goods.

[0026] A fixing strip 5 is provided below the partition plate 4. There are two fixing strips 5, which are distributed on both sides of the refrigeration chamber 3 and installed on the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber 3.

[0027] The top of the fixed strip 5 is connected to the movable strip 6, and the top of the movable strip 6 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 7. The threaded rod 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded cylinder 8. The bottom of the partition plate 4 is provided with a vertical groove 9 for the threaded cylinder 8 to extend into. The threaded cylinder 8 is connected to the partition plate 4 through a rotating assembly. The rotating assembly includes a rotating groove 10 and a rotating block 11. The rotating groove 10 is opened at the top of the vertical groove 9, and the rotating block 11 is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove 10. The threaded cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to the rotating block 11.

[0028] In actual use, the partition plate 4 is inserted into the interior of the refrigeration chamber 3, the movable strip 6 overlaps the top of the corresponding fixed strip 5, and the fixed strip 5, movable strip 6, threaded rod 7 and threaded cylinder 8 support the partition plate 4, so that goods can be placed on top of the partition plate 4.

[0029] When the height of the partition plate 4 needs to be adjusted, pull the partition plate 4 outward so that the threaded rod 7 and the threaded cylinder 8 move to the opening of the refrigeration chamber 3. At this time, the movable strip 6 is still attached to the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber 3 so that the threaded rod 7 will not rotate. The operator rotates the threaded cylinders 8 on both sides at the same time, and the length of the support structure formed by the threaded cylinder 8 and the threaded rod 7 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the partition plate 4, adjusting the height of the refrigerated display compartment of goods, and improving the applicability of the vending machine cabinet 1.

[0030] In actual use, a scale can be set between the threaded rod 7 and the threaded cylinder 8 to ensure that the rotation amplitude of the threaded cylinders 8 on both sides is consistent, so that the partition plate 4 remains horizontal. This can be adjusted according to the specific usage.

[0031] The top of the fixed strip 5 is inclined, and the end near the opening of the refrigeration chamber 3 is inclined upward. The bottom of the movable strip 6 is inclined, and the end away from the opening of the refrigeration chamber 3 is inclined downward. The bottom of the movable strip 6 is adapted to the top of the fixed strip 5, making it difficult for the movable strip 6 to slide freely on the top of the fixed strip 5, thus improving the stability of use.

[0032] A circular groove 12 is formed on the inner wall of the vertical groove 9, and the circular groove 12 penetrates the outer wall of the partition plate 4. An elastic telescopic rod 13 is installed inside the circular groove 12, and the elastic telescopic rod 13 abuts against the threaded cylinder 8. An annular groove 14 is formed on the inner wall of the circular groove 12, and a sliding ring 15 is slidably installed inside the annular groove 14. The sliding ring 15 is fixedly connected to the elastic telescopic rod 13. The annular groove 14 and the sliding ring 15 limit the elastic telescopic rod 13 and prevent the elastic telescopic rod 13 from sliding directly out of the inside of the circular groove 12.

[0033] After the height of the partition plate 4 is adjusted, push the partition plate 4 into the interior of the refrigeration chamber 3. The elastic telescopic rod 13 retracts, with one end of the elastic telescopic rod 13 pressing against the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber 3 and the other end pressing against the outer wall of the threaded cylinder 8 to prevent the threaded cylinder 8 from rotating arbitrarily. Furthermore, because the elastic telescopic rod 13 is pressed against the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber 3, the partition plate 4 will not slide arbitrarily, thus improving the stability of the partition plate 4 in use.

[0034] This utility model, by setting up structures such as a partition plate 4, a threaded rod 7, and a threaded cylinder 8, allows for flexible adjustment of the height of the partition plate 4, improving the applicability of the vending machine cabinet 1. It also enables synchronous positioning of the threaded cylinder 8 and the partition plate 4, thereby improving the efficiency of the refrigeration compartment device.

[0035] In actual use, rubber pads or similar materials can be installed at both ends of the elastic telescopic rod 13 to reduce wear.

[0036] This utility model also discloses an automatic vending machine that uses the above-mentioned refrigeration compartment device and includes a door panel 2. The door panel 2 is hinged to the vending machine cabinet 1 and is equipped with a handle, an operation screen, etc.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigeration compartmentation device, characterized in that: The vending machine cabinet (1) includes an internal cooling chamber (3), and the internal cooling chamber (3) is provided with a partition plate (4); A fixing strip (5) is provided below the partition plate (4). The fixing strip (5) is installed on the inner wall of the refrigeration chamber (3). A movable strip (6) overlaps the top of the fixing strip (5). A threaded rod (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable strip (6). A threaded cylinder (8) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (7). A vertical groove (9) is provided at the bottom of the partition plate (4) for the threaded cylinder (8) to extend into. The threaded cylinder (8) is connected to the partition plate (4) through a rotating assembly.

2. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a rotating groove (10) and a rotating block (11). The rotating groove (10) is opened at the top of the vertical groove (9). The rotating block (11) is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove (10). The threaded cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the rotating block (11).

3. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular groove (12) is provided on the inner wall of the vertical groove (9). The circular groove (12) penetrates the outer wall of the partition plate (4). An elastic telescopic rod (13) is provided inside the circular groove (12). The elastic telescopic rod (13) abuts against the threaded cylinder (8).

4. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the circular groove (12) is provided with an annular groove (14), and a slip ring (15) is slidably arranged inside the annular groove (14). The slip ring (15) is fixedly connected to the elastic telescopic rod (13).

5. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the fixing strip (5) is inclined, and the end near the opening of the cooling chamber (3) is inclined upward. The bottom of the movable strip (6) is inclined and adapted to the top of the fixing strip (5).

6. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two fixing strips (5) are provided, and the two fixing strips (5) are respectively distributed on both sides of the refrigeration chamber (3).

7. The refrigeration compartmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition plate (4) is provided in multiple ways.

8. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that: The refrigeration compartment device as described in any one of claims 1-7 further includes a door panel (2) hinged to the vending machine cabinet (1).