vending machines

Abstract

This utility model provides an automatic vending machine, including a cabinet with a storage compartment inside; a cabinet door, located on the cabinet, with one side hinged to the cabinet for opening and closing the storage compartment; the cabinet door includes: a door panel located on the front side of the storage compartment; a door frame surrounding the door panel, with one side hinged to the cabinet; and an anti-theft side panel integrally connected to the door frame, located on the side of the door frame away from the hinged door, with the other side of the anti-theft side panel extending towards the back of the door panel and along the height of the cabinet door; when the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, a gap is formed between the side of the door frame away from the hinge and the front side of the cabinet; the anti-theft side panel is located on one side of the cabinet and covers the outside of the gap. The anti-theft side panel effectively prevents the insertion of prying tools by covering the gap, strengthening the cabinet door and improving its resistance to damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic vending technology, and mainly to an automatic vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are automated devices that sell goods and are widely used in various locations such as train stations, shopping malls, and office buildings. Generally, vending machines are used to hold beverages such as soft drinks or milk for sale.

[0003] In related technologies, vending machines use door locks to lock and unlock the doors. However, these locks only lock the top of the door and the cabinet. Because the doors are relatively tall, gaps can easily form between the bottom of the door and the cabinet under external force, allowing goods inside to be stolen and reducing the vending machine's anti-theft capabilities.

[0004] Currently, the main method to cover the gap between the door and the cabinet is to use multiple rivets to rivet sheet metal on the side of the door. This requires additional structural materials and installation procedures, which reduces production and installation efficiency. Moreover, with the use of vending machines, the sheet metal connection structure is prone to loosening and human damage. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine that improves the cabinet door structure to achieve a good anti-theft effect without increasing the difficulty of cabinet door installation.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] One aspect of this application provides an automatic vending machine, including a cabinet with a storage compartment formed therein; a cabinet door disposed on the cabinet, one side of which is hinged to the cabinet for opening and closing the storage compartment; the cabinet door includes: a door panel disposed on the front side of the storage compartment; a door frame disposed around the periphery of the door panel, one side of which is hinged to the cabinet; and an anti-theft side panel integrally connected to the door frame, the anti-theft side panel being disposed on the side of the door frame away from the hinged side, the other side of which extends toward the back of the door panel and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door; when the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, a gap area is formed between the side of the door frame away from the hinged side and the front side of the cabinet; the anti-theft side panel is disposed on one side of the cabinet and covers the outside of the gap area.

[0008] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By providing an anti-theft side panel on the side of the door frame away from the hinge with the cabinet body, and extending the other side of the anti-theft side panel towards the back of the door panel, it can form a shield and cover over the gap area. Furthermore, since the anti-theft side panel extends along the height of the cabinet door, it can cover the entire gap area from top to bottom of the door, effectively preventing the insertion of prying tools and improving resistance to damage. On the other hand, the anti-theft side panel is integrally connected to the door frame, eliminating the traditional method of installing sheet metal panels with rivets, thus reducing the number of structural components. Moreover, the integration of the anti-theft side panel with the door frame reduces the manufacturing and assembly difficulty of the door body and the anti-theft side panel, and avoids the risk of loosening or displacement caused by additional installation structures, thereby improving the effectiveness of anti-theft measures.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the cabinet has a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other; the door frame includes a first frame disposed on the side of the door panel near the first sidewall, the first frame extending along the height direction of the cabinet door, and the first frame being hinged to the cabinet; a second frame disposed on the side of the door panel near the second sidewall, the second frame extending along the height direction of the cabinet door, and the second frame being disposed opposite to the first frame; an anti-theft side panel is disposed on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, and the anti-theft side panel is integrally formed with the second frame.

[0010] Another technical solution mentioned above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By placing the anti-theft side panel on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, with the anti-theft side panel facing away from the door panel, the anti-theft side panel can effectively cover the gap area formed between the non-hinged side of the door and the second side wall of the cabinet when the cabinet door is closed. This structurally blocks the space that may be pried open, thereby improving the anti-theft performance of the vending machine. Moreover, by integrally molding the anti-theft side panel with the second frame, it is possible to avoid the use of additional connecting parts such as riveting and welding, thus avoiding the problems of high material costs, easy loosening of joints, and complex construction caused by using riveted sheet metal sheets to cover gaps in the prior art. Furthermore, the overall strength of the cabinet door is higher, and its resistance to damage is stronger.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the anti-theft side panel extends rearward from the side of the second frame near the gap area.

[0012] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Since the shape of the second frame directly affects the appearance of the cabinet door, this embodiment, without affecting the anti-theft effect of the anti-theft side panel, extends the anti-theft side panel backward from the side of the second frame closest to the gap area. This avoids extending the anti-theft side panel to other positions on the second frame, thus avoiding affecting the cabinet's appearance, and also saves materials used in manufacturing the second frame and the anti-theft side panel. Furthermore, when the cabinet door is closed, the anti-theft side panel naturally covers the gap area, i.e., the gap between the free end of the cabinet door and the cabinet body, forming a continuous barrier for the gap area.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the top of the anti-theft side panel extends to the top of the second frame, the bottom of the anti-theft side panel extends to the bottom of the second frame, and the anti-theft side panel and the second frame are integrally extruded.

[0014] Another technical solution mentioned above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: After the cabinet door is closed, the anti-theft side panel can be continuously arranged along the entire height of the cabinet door, forming a protective area that completely covers the gap area from top to bottom. This avoids the creation of weak areas that can be pried open due to the interruption of the anti-theft side panel's shielding structure between the cabinet door and the cabinet body in the height direction. Moreover, the anti-theft side panel and the second frame are manufactured using a continuous profile extrusion molding process, making the anti-theft side panel and the second frame structurally an inseparable whole, thus possessing good structural strength. When external prying forces are applied, it is not easily damaged by tools inserted, effectively improving the vending machine door's resistance to damage and its anti-theft security.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the door frame includes an upper frame disposed at the top of the door panel, one end of the upper frame being connected to the top of a first frame, and the other end of the upper frame being connected to the top of a second frame; a lower frame disposed at the bottom of the door panel, one end of the lower frame being connected to the bottom of the first frame, and the other end of the upper frame being connected to the bottom of the second frame; the top of the anti-theft side panel is flush with the top wall of the upper frame, and the bottom of the anti-theft side panel is flush with the bottom wall of the lower frame.

[0016] Another technical solution mentioned above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the anti-theft side panel extends continuously from top to bottom and is flush with the upper and lower frame edges to form a complete connection. This allows it to completely cover any gaps that may form between the door and the cabinet when the door is closed, preventing prying tools from being inserted from any position. Furthermore, by flushing the anti-theft side panel with the upper and lower frame edges, the overall appearance and uniformity of the door are improved.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the cabinet door further includes a door seal, the door seal being disposed on the back side of the door frame, and a portion of the door seal being disposed on the back side of the second frame; when the cabinet door closes the storage chamber, a portion of the door seal is sandwiched between the front side of the cabinet body and the second frame, and the gap area is formed between the outer side of the door seal, the front side of the cabinet body, and the back side of the second frame.

[0018] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Due to the presence of the door seal, the door is closed onto the cabinet, but a certain gap still exists between the door frame and the cabinet. Specifically, the aforementioned gap area is formed between the outer side of the door seal, the front side of the cabinet, and the back side of the second frame. Generally, the gap area extends in the same direction as the cabinet door's height, and is located on the free end side of the door. Due to the lack of fixed connection points, it is easily subjected to force, increasing the gap's distance and thus posing a risk of theft. Correspondingly, at least part of the anti-theft side panel is positioned opposite the door seal and covers the gap area, making it impossible to directly observe the gap area from outside the cabinet. This improves the concealment and sealing of the cabinet door gap area, effectively preventing the insertion of prying tools, increasing the difficulty of theft, and enhancing the anti-theft performance of the vending machine.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the anti-theft side panel includes a bent portion that extends along the height direction of the cabinet door and extends from the side wall of the second frame away from the first frame toward the back of the door panel; in the direction from front to back of the cabinet body, the bent portion extends obliquely toward the side of the second frame away from the first frame; when the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, the bent portion covers the gap area.

[0020] Another technical solution mentioned above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By setting the anti-theft side panel to include a bent portion, it extends obliquely towards the side of the second frame away from the first frame in the direction from front to back of the cabinet, thus reserving space for cooperation with the front of the cabinet. Even if there are assembly and dimensional errors in the cabinet or cabinet door, the bent portion can still effectively cover the gap area when the cabinet is closed, smoothly concealing the outside of the gap area, and extending along the height direction of the cabinet door. Therefore, after the door is closed, the gap area cannot be directly seen or touched from multiple directions such as the front and oblique sides, achieving visual and physical concealment of the gap area. Moreover, in terms of processing and manufacturing, the bent shape of the bent portion facilitates the integral molding of the second frame with the anti-theft side panel through extrusion.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the anti-theft side panel includes an extension that extends from the rear side of the bent portion toward the back of the door panel; when the cabinet door is closed in the storage compartment, the extension is spaced apart from the outer wall of the second side wall.

[0022] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: When the cabinet door is closed in the storage compartment, the extension and the outer wall of the second side wall are arranged at a distance, creating a gap between the extension and the second side wall. This effectively prevents interference or friction between the cabinet door and the cabinet body during the closing process, thereby improving the smoothness and reliability of opening and closing the door. In terms of the structural strength of the anti-theft side panel, the extension can serve as an extended reinforcing structure, not only providing a shielding function when the cabinet door is closed, but also improving the overall bending rigidity and torsional strength of the anti-theft side panel, making it less prone to deformation, especially under strong prying or impact.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the anti-theft side panel includes a first side panel disposed on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, the first side panel extending along the height direction of the cabinet door; a second side panel disposed on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, the first side panel extending along the height direction of the cabinet door, and the second side panel being disposed at intervals on the side of the first side panel near the first sidewall; the side of the first side panel away from the first frame is connected to the side of the second side panel away from the first frame, and a cavity is formed between the first side panel, the second side panel and the first frame.

[0024] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the first and second side panels form a double-layer protective structure for the anti-theft side panel. Even if the first side panel is damaged, the second side panel can still act as a barrier, improving the cabinet door's ability to resist violent intrusion. Furthermore, the cavity formed between the first and second side panels creates a hollow beam-like structure within the anti-theft side panel, giving it high bending rigidity and compressive strength. Moreover, by setting a cavity between the first and second side panels, even when subjected to external impact, the space inside the cavity can undergo slight elastic deformation, thereby dispersing and absorbing some of the impact energy and preventing the overall structure of the anti-theft side panel from failing due to rigidity.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, an automatic vending machine is provided, wherein the anti-theft side panel further includes a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is disposed in the cavity, the reinforcing rib extends along the height direction of the cabinet door, one side of the reinforcing rib along the height direction of the cabinet door is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel, and the other side of the reinforcing rib along the height direction of the cabinet door is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel.

[0026] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the reinforcing rib connects the first side plate and the second side plate, thereby adding an internal supporting beam reinforcement structure to the cavity structure. When external force is applied to the anti-theft side plate, the reinforcing rib can share and transmit the load, so that the external force is no longer concentrated solely on the first or second side plate. In this way, the reinforcing rib plays the role of dispersing stress and supporting the cavity structure. Moreover, the reinforcing rib is connected to the first and second side plates on both sides along the length direction, thereby providing a continuous structural reinforcement effect on the first and second side plates in the height direction, which is beneficial to improving the overall strength of the anti-theft side plate. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic vending machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the cabinet door;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion at point A;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A magnified view of section B;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the integrated connection between the second frame and the anti-theft side panel;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram from another perspective;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion at point C;

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view.

[0038] The correspondence between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0039] 1. Cabinet; 101. Storage compartment; 11. First side wall; 12. Second side wall; 13. Shelves;

[0040] 2. Cabinet door; 201. Gap area; 202. Cavity; 203. Door seal groove; 204. Lock hole;

[0041] 21. Door panel; 22. Door frame; 221. First frame; 222. Second frame; 2221. First frame side wall; 2222. Second frame side wall; 223. Top frame; 224. Bottom frame; 23. Anti-theft side panel; 231. Bending part; 232. Extension part; 233. First side panel; 2331. First bending plate; 2332. First extension plate; 234. Second side panel; 2341. Second bending plate; 2342. Second extension plate; 235. Reinforcing rib; 25. Door seal. Detailed Implementation

[0042] This utility model provides an automatic vending machine. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for communication; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The vending machine in the embodiments of the present invention can be in the form of a refrigerated cabinet such as a freezer or refrigerator, and is a device that can automatically dispense goods based on the consumer's payment. The temperature inside the vending machine can be set to one or more of the following: ambient temperature, cooling, or heating.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic vending machine according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the vending machine includes a cabinet 1, within which a storage compartment 101 is formed. The storage compartment 101 can serve as an independent storage space for storing items such as beverages, food, or other goods.

[0048] In some embodiments, there may be multiple storage chambers 101, which can serve as independent storage spaces for storing different types of food or goods. The multiple storage chambers 101 may be arranged vertically or horizontally.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet 1 may be provided with shelves 13. There may be multiple shelves 13, which are distributed at intervals in the storage room 101, thereby dividing the storage room 101 into multiple storage spaces.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the vending machine may include a cabinet door 2. The cabinet door 2 is disposed on the cabinet body 1, and one side of the cabinet door 2 is hinged to the cabinet body 1 for opening and closing the storage compartment 101.

[0051] It should be noted that multiple cabinet doors 2 can be installed. Each cabinet door 2 can be configured to correspond one-to-one with a storage compartment 101. Multiple cabinet doors 2 can open and close a storage compartment 101 simultaneously. A single door can also open and close multiple storage compartments 101 simultaneously.

[0052] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the cabinet door; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 2 may include a door panel 21. The door panel 21 is located on the front side of the storage compartment 101. The door panel 21 may be supported by a transparent material to allow consumers to observe the goods inside the cabinet.

[0054] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 2 may include a door frame 22. The door frame 22 is disposed around the periphery of the door panel 21, and one side of the door frame 22 is hinged to the cabinet body 1. The door frame 22 is installed around the door panel 21, and the door frame 22 can be a U-shaped frame structure to enhance the overall rigidity of the cabinet door 2, facilitating connection with the hinge axis of the door body and cooperation with the cabinet body 1. Furthermore, the hinge of one side of the door frame 22 to the cabinet body 1 allows the cabinet door 2 to be rotated open, ensuring that the door has controllable opening and closing actions relative to the cabinet body 1.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 2 may include a door seal 25. The door seal 25 is disposed on the back side of the door frame 22 and arranged around the perimeter of the door frame 22. When the cabinet door 2 closes the storage chamber 101, the door seal 25 is sandwiched between the cabinet door 2 and the door frame 22, which not only plays a certain role in buffering and shock absorption during the closing of the cabinet door 2, absorbing the impact force when the door closes, but also seals the gap between the cabinet door 2 and the peripheral edge of the opening of the storage chamber 101, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance of the storage chamber 101.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the back side of the door frame 22 may be provided with a door sealing groove 203, and the front side of the door seal 25 may be snapped into the door sealing groove 203 to be connected and fixed to the door frame 22.

[0057] In some embodiments, the vending machine may include a locking assembly (not shown). The locking assembly may be mounted on the cabinet body 1. The locking assembly cooperates with the cabinet door 2 and has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the locking assembly and the cabinet door 2 are in an unlocked state, and the cabinet door 2 can be freely opened and closed so that the operator can replenish and replace the goods in the cabinet body 1. In the second state, the locking assembly and the door are in a locked state, and the door is locked to the cabinet body 1.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the door frame 22 may be provided with a lock hole 204. The lock assembly can be inserted into and engaged in the lock hole 204 to lock the cabinet door 2 onto the cabinet body 1. In the second state, the lock assembly can be separated from the lock hole 204, thereby making the lock assembly and the cabinet door 2 in an unlocked state.

[0059] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion at point A; Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B

[0060] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet door 2 may include an anti-theft side panel 23. The anti-theft side panel 23 is integrally connected to the door frame 22. The anti-theft side panel 23 is disposed on the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinge with the cabinet body 1, and the side of the anti-theft side panel 23 away from the door frame 22 extends toward the back of the door panel 21. The anti-theft side panel 23 extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2.

[0061] When the cabinet door 2 closes the storage compartment 101, a gap area 201 is formed between the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinge of the cabinet body 1 and the front side of the cabinet body 1. The gap area 201 can be arranged to extend along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. The anti-theft side panel 23 is provided on one side of the cabinet body 1 and covers the outside of the gap area 201.

[0062] Specifically, when the cabinet door 2 closes the storage chamber 101, a gap inevitably exists between the door frame 22 and the cabinet body 1. At the same time, one side of the door frame 22 is hinged to the cabinet body 1 to form a rotatable connection structure, while the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinged cabinet body 1 is a free end with no structural connection point to the cabinet body 1. Its opening and closing freedom is relatively high. Even when the cabinet door 2 is locked to the cabinet body 1 by the locking assembly, the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinged cabinet body 1 is more prone to prying or deformation under force.

[0063] Furthermore, when the cabinet door 2 closes the storage compartment 101, a gap area 201 is formed between the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinge with the cabinet body 1 and the front side of the cabinet body 1. Since this gap area 201 is away from the hinge position of the door frame 22 and the cabinet body 1, it serves as a structural weak point between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body 1. By providing an anti-theft side panel 23 on the side of the door frame 22 away from the hinge with the cabinet body 1, and the other side of the anti-theft side panel 23 extending towards the back of the door panel 21, the gap area 201 can be shielded and covered. Moreover, the anti-theft side panel 23 extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2, and can shield the entire gap area 201 from top to bottom of the door body. This can effectively prevent the insertion of prying tools and improve the resistance to damage.

[0064] On the other hand, the anti-theft side panel 23 is integrally connected with the door frame 22, eliminating the traditional method of installing the sheet metal panel with rivets and reducing the number of structural components. Moreover, the integration of the anti-theft side panel 23 with the door frame 22 reduces the manufacturing and assembly difficulty of the door and the anti-theft side panel 23, and can also avoid the risk of loosening or displacement caused by additional installation structures, thereby improving the effectiveness of anti-theft.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet 1 is provided with a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12 that are arranged opposite to each other. Specifically, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 can be respectively provided on the left and right opposite sides of the cabinet 1.

[0066] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the door frame 22 may include a first frame 221. The first frame 221 is located on the side of the door panel 21 near the first side wall 11, and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. The first frame 221 is hinged to the cabinet body 1.

[0067] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the integrated connection between the second frame and the anti-theft side panel; Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0068] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the door frame 22 may include a second frame 222. The second frame 222 is located on the side of the door panel 21 near the second side wall 12, and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. The second frame 222 is arranged opposite to the first frame 221. The anti-theft side panel 23 is located on the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221, and the anti-theft side panel 23 is integrally formed with the second frame 222.

[0069] By placing the anti-theft side panel 23 on the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221, and arranging the anti-theft side panel 23 facing away from the door panel 21, the anti-theft side panel 23 can effectively cover the gap area 201 formed between the non-hinged side of the door and the second side wall 12 of the cabinet 1 when the cabinet door 2 is closed. This structurally blocks the space that may be pried open, thereby improving the anti-theft performance of the vending machine.

[0070] On the other hand, the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 are integrally formed. This integral forming can be achieved through methods such as molding, stamping, injection molding, extrusion molding, and bending, creating a continuous structure between the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222. This avoids the need for additional connectors such as riveting and welding, and avoids the problems of high material costs, loose connections, and complex construction associated with riveted sheet metal sheets used to cover gaps in existing technologies. Furthermore, the cabinet door 2 has higher overall strength and greater resistance to damage, effectively improving the anti-theft performance and reliability of the vending machine.

[0071] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion at point C; Figure 10 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view.

[0072] like Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 extends rearward from the side of the second frame 222 near the gap area 201. Specifically, the anti-theft side panel 23 is formed by extending rearward from the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221 and located on the back side of the cabinet door 2. This allows the anti-theft side panel 23 to naturally cover the gap area 201, i.e., the gap area 201 between the free end of the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body 1, when the cabinet door 2 is closed. The anti-theft side panel 23 forms a continuous barrier to the gap area 201, blocking the path for inserting a pry bar or foreign object from the outside, thereby effectively preventing unauthorized opening or prying of the door to enter the storage room 101. Furthermore, since the shape of the second frame 222 directly affects the appearance of the cabinet door 2, this embodiment, without affecting the anti-theft effect of the anti-theft side panel 23, extends the anti-theft side panel 23 backward from the side of the second frame 222 near the gap area 201. This avoids extending the anti-theft side panel 23 to other positions of the second frame 222, which would affect the appearance of the cabinet 1, and also saves materials for manufacturing the second frame 222 and the anti-theft side panel 23. Moreover, compared to directly attaching sheet metal parts or other protective structures to the side wall or door surface of the cabinet 1, the integrated connection structure of the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 in this embodiment has stronger concealment and anti-vandalism capabilities.

[0073] like Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the second frame 222 may include a first frame sidewall 2221 disposed on the front side of the cabinet 1, and a second frame sidewall 2222 disposed on the side of the cabinet door 2 near the second sidewall 12. The second frame sidewall 2222 and the second sidewall 12 are located on the same side, and the rear side of the second frame sidewall 2222 is connected at an angle to the side of the first frame 221 near the second sidewall 12.

[0074] The anti-theft side panel 23 can be arranged to extend rearward from the first frame side wall 2221, or to extend rearward from the second frame side wall 2222, or at least partially extend rearward from the first frame side wall 2221 and at least partially extend rearward from the second frame side wall 2222.

[0075] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the anti-theft side panel 23 extends to the top of the second frame 222, and the top of the anti-theft side panel 23 may be flush with the top of the second frame 222. The bottom of the anti-theft side panel 23 may extend to the bottom of the second frame 222, and the bottom of the anti-theft side panel 23 may be flush with the bottom of the second frame 222.

[0076] In this way, after the cabinet door 2 is closed, the anti-theft side panel 23 can be continuously arranged along the entire height direction of the cabinet door 2, forming a protective area that completely covers the gap area 201 from top to bottom, thereby avoiding the creation of a weak point that can be pried out due to the interruption of the shielding structure of the anti-theft side panel 23 between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body 1 in the height direction.

[0077] In some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 are integrally extruded.

[0078] Both the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 can be made of thermoplastic material. Specifically, plastic granules are heated and melted to form a uniform viscous melt, which is then extruded using an extruder to form a configuration with the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222, and then cured into a single piece.

[0079] In this embodiment, the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 are manufactured using a continuous profile extrusion molding process, making them structurally an inseparable and non-removable whole. This eliminates structural weaknesses such as loosening, misalignment, and gaps that may exist in traditional riveting, welding, or screwing methods, effectively enhancing the bonding strength between the anti-theft side panel 23 and the door frame. Moreover, because the extrusion molding of the anti-theft side panel 23 and the second frame 222 creates an integral structure without independent connecting gaps, it has excellent structural strength. When external prying forces are applied, the anti-theft side panel 23 is not easily damaged by tools, effectively improving the vending machine door's resistance to damage and its anti-theft security.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the door frame 22 may include a top frame 223. The top frame 223 is disposed at the top of the door panel 21 and may extend along the horizontal direction of the door panel 21, with both ends connected between the first frame 221 and the second frame 222. One end of the top frame 223 is connected to the top of the first frame 221, and the other end of the top frame 223 is connected to the top of the second frame 222.

[0081] The door frame 22 may include a lower frame 224. The lower frame 224 is located at the bottom of the door panel 21 and may extend along the horizontal direction of the door panel 21, and is arranged vertically and vertically at intervals with the upper frame 223. One end of the lower frame 224 is connected to the bottom of the first frame 221, and the other end of the upper frame 223 is connected to the bottom of the second frame 222.

[0082] like Figure 3 As shown, the first border 221, the second border 222, the top border 223, and the bottom border 224 can be connected end to end to form a square frame structure.

[0083] The top of the anti-theft side panel 23 is flush with the top wall of the upper frame 223, and the bottom of the anti-theft side panel 23 is flush with the bottom wall of the lower frame 224. The anti-theft side panel 23 extends continuously from top to bottom and forms a seamless connection with both the upper frame 223 and the lower frame 224. This allows it to completely cover the gap area 201 that may form between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body 1 within its entire height range when the cabinet door 2 is closed, preventing prying tools from being inserted from any position. Furthermore, by aligning the anti-theft side panel 23 with both the upper frame 223 and the lower frame 224, the overall appearance and uniformity of the cabinet door 2 are improved.

[0084] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the door seal 25 can be arranged around the door frame 22, and the door seal 25 can form a U-shaped structure. Part of the door seal 25 is correspondingly arranged on the back side of the first frame 221, part of the door seal 25 is correspondingly arranged on the back side of the second frame 222, part of the door seal 25 is correspondingly arranged on the back side of the upper frame 223, and the remaining part of the door seal 25 is correspondingly arranged on the back side of the lower frame 224.

[0085] When the cabinet door 2 closes the storage chamber 101, part of the door seal 25 is sandwiched between the front side of the cabinet body 1 and the second frame 222, thereby forming a tight-fitting and sealing structure between the door frame 22, the door seal 25, and the cabinet body 1. The gap area 201 is formed between the outer side of the door seal 25, the front side of the cabinet body 1, and the back side of the second frame 222.

[0086] It should be noted that the outer side of the door seal 25 can refer to the side of the door seal 25 away from the interior of the cabinet door 2. The front side of the cabinet body 1 can refer to the front side of the second side wall 12 or the perimeter edge of the opening of the storage compartment 101. Due to the presence of the door seal 25, the cabinet door 2 is closed on the cabinet body 1, but there will still be a certain gap space between the door frame and the cabinet body 1. Specifically, the aforementioned gap area 201 is formed between the outer side of the door seal 25, the front side of the cabinet body 1, and the back side of the second frame 222. Generally, the gap area 201 is aligned with the height extension direction of the cabinet door 2, and the gap area 201 is located on the free end side of the cabinet door 2. Due to the lack of a fixed connection point, it is easily subjected to force, which can increase the gap area 201, thus posing a risk of theft.

[0087] Correspondingly, at least a portion of the anti-theft side panel 23 is positioned opposite to the outside of the door seal 25 and covers the gap area 201, making it impossible to directly observe the position of the gap area 201 from the outside of the cabinet 1. This improves the concealment and sealing of the gap area 201 of the cabinet door 2, effectively preventing the insertion of prying tools, increasing the difficulty of theft, and improving the anti-theft performance of the vending machine.

[0088] like Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 includes a bent portion 231, which extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. The bent portion 231 extends from the side wall of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221 toward the back of the door panel 21. In the direction from front to back of the cabinet 1, the bent portion 231 extends obliquely toward the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221. When the cabinet door 2 closes the storage compartment 101, the bent portion 231 covers the gap area 201.

[0089] Specifically, the bending portion 231 extends outward from the side wall of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221, specifically by bending towards the rear and away from the second side wall 12, thereby forming a structure that bends outward so that the bending portion 231 can cover the gap area 201 located on the front side of the cabinet 1.

[0090] Since there may be some errors in the manufacturing process of cabinet body 1 and cabinet door 2, the anti-theft side panel 23 is designed to include a bent portion 231. In the direction from front to back of cabinet body 1, the bent portion 231 does not extend vertically backward, but rather extends obliquely towards the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221. This allows for space to be reserved for the fit with the front of cabinet body 1. Even if there are assembly and dimensional errors in cabinet body 1 or cabinet door 2, the bent portion 231 can still effectively cover the gap area 201 when cabinet body 1 is closed, smoothly concealing the outside of the gap area 201, and extending along the height direction of cabinet door 2. This ensures that after cabinet door 2 is closed, the gap area 201 cannot be directly seen or touched from multiple directions such as the front and oblique sides, achieving visual and physical concealment of the gap area 201. Moreover, in terms of processing and manufacturing, the bent shape of the bent portion 231 facilitates the integral molding of the second frame 222 with the anti-theft side panel 23 through extrusion.

[0091] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the bent portion 231 is clearance-fitted with the second side wall 12. By maintaining a clearance fit between the bent portion 231 and the second side wall 12 of the cabinet 1, that is, there is no direct contact or other contact between the bent portion 231 and the second side wall 12 of the cabinet 1, a small gap can be maintained between the inner wall of the bent portion 231 and the front side of the cabinet 1. This prevents the cabinet door 2 from getting stuck due to structural interference during opening or closing, thus avoiding any impact on the normal opening and closing of the cabinet door 2.

[0092] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the connection between the bent portion 231 and the second frame 222 is a rounded transition.

[0093] like Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 may include an extension 232, with a bent portion 231 connecting the second frame 222 and the extension 232. The extension 232 extends from the rear side of the bent portion 231 toward the back of the door panel 21. The extension 232 may be arranged parallel to and opposite to the second side wall 12. When the cabinet door 2 is closed in the storage compartment 101, the extension 232 is arranged at a distance from the outer wall of the second side wall 12.

[0094] The extension 232, the bend 231, and the second frame 222 are integrally extruded. The bend 231 extends from the side wall of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221 toward the back of the door panel 21, and the rear end of the bend 231 continues to extend rearward, so that the gap area 201 that could be inserted by tools is not only covered by the inclined bend 231, but also further blocked by the extension 232, thereby improving the anti-theft and anti-vandalism capabilities.

[0095] When the cabinet door 2 is closed in the storage compartment 101, the extension 232 is arranged opposite to the outer wall of the second side wall 12 with a gap, so that there is a gap area between the extension 232 and the second side wall 12. This can effectively prevent interference or friction between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body 1 during the closing process, thereby improving the smoothness and reliability of opening and closing the door. In terms of the structural strength of the anti-theft side panel 23, the extension 232 can serve as an extended reinforcing structure, which not only plays a blocking role when the cabinet door 2 is closed, but also improves the overall bending rigidity and torsional strength of the anti-theft side panel 23, making it less prone to deformation, especially when subjected to strong prying or impact.

[0096] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 may include a first side panel 233, which is disposed on the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221, and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. The first side panel 233 is integrally formed with the second frame 222, and the first side panel 233 can cover the outside of the gap area 201.

[0097] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 may include a second side panel 234, which is disposed on the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221. The first side panel 233 extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2, and the second side panel 234 is disposed at intervals relative to the side of the first side panel 233 near the first side wall 11.

[0098] The side of the first side plate 233 away from the first frame 221 is connected to the side of the second side plate 234 away from the first frame 221, and the first side plate 233, the second side plate 234 and the first frame 221 enclose a cavity 202. The cavity 202 is located between the inner wall of the first side plate 233 and the inner wall of the second side plate 234.

[0099] The first side panel 233 and the second side panel 234 form a double-layer protective structure for the anti-theft side panel 23. Even if the first side panel 233 is damaged, the second side panel 234 can still act as a barrier, improving the cabinet door 2's ability to resist violent intrusion. Furthermore, the cavity 202 formed between the first side panel 233 and the second side panel 234 creates a hollow beam-like structure within the anti-theft side panel 23, giving it high bending rigidity and compressive strength. Moreover, by providing the cavity 202 between the first side panel 233 and the second side panel 234, even when subjected to external impact, the space inside the cavity 202 can undergo slight elastic deformation, thereby dispersing and absorbing some of the impact energy and preventing the overall structure of the anti-theft side panel 23 from failing due to rigidity failure.

[0100] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the first side panel 233 may include an integrally connected first bent plate 2331 and a first extension plate 2332. The first bent plate 2331 may correspond to a portion of the bent portion, and the first extension plate 2332 may correspond to a portion of the extension portion 232. The first bent plate 2331 extends from the side wall of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221 toward the back of the door panel 21. In the direction from front to back of the cabinet 1, the first bent plate 2331 extends obliquely toward the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221. The first extension plate 2332 extends from the rear side of the first bent plate 2331 toward the back of the door panel 21.

[0101] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the second side panel 234 may include an integrally connected second bent plate 2341 and second extension plate 2342. The second bent plate 2341 may correspond to a portion of the bent portion, and the second extension plate 2342 may correspond to a portion of the extension portion 232. The second bent plate 2341 extends from the side wall of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221 toward the back of the door panel 21. In the direction from front to back of the cabinet 1, the second bent plate 2341 extends obliquely toward the side of the second frame 222 away from the first frame 221. The second extension plate 2342 extends from the rear side of the first bent plate 2341 toward the back of the door panel 21.

[0102] The first bending plate 2331 and the second bending plate 2341 can form a bending section 231. The first bending plate 2331 and the second bending plate 2341 can be arranged in parallel and spaced apart, so that the bending section 231 forms a double-layer structure.

[0103] The first extension plate 2332 and the second extension plate 2342 can form an extension 232. The first extension plate 2332 and the second extension plate 2342 can be arranged parallel to each other on the left and right sides, so that the extension 232 forms a double-layer structure.

[0104] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the anti-theft side panel 23 may include a reinforcing rib 235. The reinforcing rib 235 is disposed in the cavity 202, thereby providing structural reinforcement to the space enclosed between the first side panel 233 and the second side panel 234.

[0105] The reinforcing rib 235 extends along the height direction of the cabinet door 2. One side of the reinforcing rib 235 along the height direction of the cabinet door 2 is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel 233, and the other side of the reinforcing rib 235 along the height direction of the cabinet door 2 is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel 234.

[0106] The reinforcing rib 235 connects the first side plate 233 and the second side plate 234, thus adding an internal supporting beam reinforcement structure to the cavity 202 structure. When external force is applied to the anti-theft side plate 23, the reinforcing rib 235 can share and transmit the load, so that the external force is no longer concentrated solely on the first side plate 233 or the second side plate 234. In this way, the reinforcing rib 235 plays the role of dispersing stress and supporting the cavity 202 structure. Moreover, the reinforcing rib 235 is connected to the first side plate 233 and the second side plate 234 on both sides along the length direction, thus providing a continuous structural reinforcement effect on the first side plate 233 and the second side plate 234 in the height direction, which is beneficial to improving the overall strength of the anti-theft side plate 23.

[0107] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, multiple reinforcing ribs 235 may be provided. Multiple reinforcing ribs 235 are spaced apart within the cavity 202, dividing the cavity 202 into multiple sub-cavities. Some reinforcing ribs 235 may be connected between the first bending plate 2331 and the second bending plate 2341; some reinforcing ribs 235 may be connected between the first extension plate 2332 and the second extension plate 2342.

[0108] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 235 can be in the shape of a straight line. The cross-section of the reinforcing rib 235 can be rectangular or approximately rectangular, and it penetrates the cavity 202 vertically from top to bottom along the height direction.

[0109] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 235 may be in the shape of an "I". Further, the cross-section of the reinforcing rib 235 may be "I" shaped or "T" shaped.

[0110] In some embodiments, the reinforcing ribs 235 may be in the form of X-shaped ribs or grid-like ribs. Further, the reinforcing ribs 235 may form an X-shaped intersecting or crisscrossing grid-like reinforcing mesh structure inside the cavity 202.

[0111] In some embodiments, the stiffener 235 may be wavy. The cross-section of the stiffener 235 may be wavy, for example, "S" shaped.

[0112] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 235 may be Z-shaped or L-shaped. Further, the cross-section of the reinforcing rib 235 may be Z-shaped or L-shaped.

[0113] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 235 may be a honeycomb structure rib, and the reinforcing rib 235 may form a plurality of hexagonal honeycomb rib walls inside the cavity 202.

[0114] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that, include: A cabinet, the cabinet having a storage compartment formed inside; A cabinet door is provided on the cabinet body, and one side of the cabinet door is hinged to the cabinet body for opening and closing the storage compartment; the cabinet door includes: A door panel is located on the front side of the storage room; A door frame is provided around the periphery of the door panel, and one side of the door frame is hinged to the cabinet body; The anti-theft side panel is integrally connected to the door frame. The anti-theft side panel is located on the side of the door frame away from the hinge with the cabinet body. The other side of the anti-theft side panel extends towards the back of the door panel and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door. When the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, a gap area is formed between the side of the door frame away from the hinged part of the cabinet and the front side of the cabinet; the anti-theft side panel is located on one side of the cabinet and covers the outside of the gap area.

2. The automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet is provided with a first side wall and a second side wall that are arranged opposite to each other; The door frame includes: A first frame is provided on the side of the door panel near the first side wall. The first frame extends along the height direction of the cabinet door and is hinged to the cabinet body. The second frame is provided on the side of the door panel near the second side wall. The second frame extends along the height direction of the cabinet door and is arranged opposite to the first frame. The anti-theft side panel is located on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, and the anti-theft side panel is integrally formed with the second frame.

3. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-theft side panel extends backward from the side of the second frame closest to the gap area.

4. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the anti-theft side panel extends to the top of the second frame, and the bottom of the anti-theft side panel extends to the bottom of the second frame. The anti-theft side panel and the second frame are integrally extruded.

5. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The door frame includes: The top frame is located at the top of the door panel, with one end of the top frame connected to the top of the first frame and the other end of the top frame connected to the top of the second frame. The bottom frame is located at the bottom of the door panel, one end of the bottom frame is connected to the bottom of the first frame, and the other end of the top frame is connected to the bottom of the second frame. The top of the anti-theft side panel is flush with the top wall of the upper frame, and the bottom of the anti-theft side panel is flush with the bottom wall of the lower frame.

6. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a door seal, which is located on the back side of the door frame, and a portion of the door seal is located on the back side of the second frame. When the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, a portion of the door seal is sandwiched between the front side of the cabinet body and the second frame, and the gap area is formed between the outer side of the door seal, the front side of the cabinet body, and the back side of the second frame.

7. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-theft side panel includes a bent portion that extends along the height direction of the cabinet door. The bent portion extends from the side wall of the second frame away from the first frame toward the back of the door panel. In the direction from front to back of the cabinet, the bent portion extends obliquely toward the side of the second frame away from the first frame. When the cabinet door closes the storage compartment, the bent portion covers the gap area.

8. The automatic vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The anti-theft side panel includes an extension portion that extends from the rear side of the bent portion toward the back of the door panel. When the cabinet door is closed in the storage chamber, the extension is arranged at a distance from the outer wall of the second side wall.

9. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-theft side panel includes: The first side panel is located on the side of the second frame away from the first frame, and the first side panel extends along the height direction of the cabinet door. The second side panel is disposed on the side of the second frame away from the first frame. The first side panel extends along the height direction of the cabinet door, and the second side panel is disposed at intervals on the side of the first side panel close to the first side wall. The side of the first side panel away from the first frame is connected to the side of the second side panel away from the first frame, and the first side panel, the second side panel and the first frame form a cavity.

10. The automatic vending machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The anti-theft side panel also includes a reinforcing rib, which is disposed in the cavity and extends along the height direction of the cabinet door. One side of the reinforcing rib along the height direction of the cabinet door is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel, and the other side of the reinforcing rib along the height direction of the cabinet door is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel.

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