A vending machine for free souvenirs at tourist attractions

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of souvenir vending machine technology, specifically disclosing a free souvenir vending machine for scenic spots, including: a main board, a dispensing mechanism mounted on the main board for collecting dropped souvenirs and delivering them to the pick-up area of ​​tourists, and a heat dissipation mechanism mounted on the main board for conducting and dissipating heat inside the device. The dispensing mechanism includes a dispensing frame fixedly connected inside the main board, a connecting rod rotatably connected to the bottom of the dispensing frame, a drive shaft fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting rod, and a drive rod rotatably connected to the periphery of the drive shaft. Through the dispensing mechanism, staff can activate the connecting rod to drive the drive rod to rotate via the drive shaft, allowing the souvenirs to slide out through the dispensing channel for easy retrieval.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of souvenir vending machines, specifically a vending machine for free souvenir purchase in scenic areas. Background Technology

[0002] Free souvenir vending machines are automated retail devices installed within scenic areas that provide tourists with free or discounted souvenirs based on specific rules. Their purpose is to enhance the tourist experience and service quality of the scenic area, increase tourists' positive feelings and memories of the area, promote brand promotion and word-of-mouth marketing, and guide tourists to participate in interactive activities or make purchases through relevant rules. This brings added value such as traffic and data collection to the scenic area and its partners, optimizing the commercial ecosystem and tourist service chain of the scenic area.

[0003] Existing souvenir vending machines are inconvenient to use. Poorly designed internal channels can cause souvenirs to get stuck or fall into undesirable positions. The dispensing openings are often too small or their height is not ergonomically designed, requiring tourists, especially children and the elderly, to bend over, stand on tiptoe, or reach too far to retrieve items. This makes operation difficult and can easily cause souvenirs to slip or be damaged. Some models also have complex dispensing opening structures or unresponsive sensors, further increasing the difficulty of retrieval and negatively impacting the tourist experience. Therefore, we propose a free souvenir vending machine for scenic areas. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a free souvenir vending machine for scenic spots, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inconvenience of taking out souvenirs, unreasonable internal channel design that may cause souvenirs to get stuck or fall into poor positions, the small size of the dispensing opening or the height setting not conforming to ergonomics, which require tourists, especially children and the elderly, to bend over, stand on tiptoe or reach too far to take out souvenirs, making the operation laborious and easily causing souvenirs to slip and be damaged, and the complex structure of the dispensing opening or the insensitive sensor of some models, which increases the difficulty of taking out souvenirs and affects the tourist's user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs, comprising: a motherboard;

[0006] It also includes: a dispensing mechanism, which is set on the main board and is used to collect dropped souvenirs in the scenic area and deliver the souvenirs to the area where tourists can pick them up;

[0007] The heat dissipation mechanism is located on the motherboard and is used to conduct heat inside the device and dissipate heat in a concentrated manner.

[0008] The pushing mechanism is located within the main board; it is used to locate the souvenirs and push them to the dispensing mechanism.

[0009] The transmission mechanism, located inside the motherboard, drives the push mechanism to move horizontally and vertically, enabling the push mechanism to pick up and retrieve souvenirs.

[0010] The discharge mechanism includes a discharge frame fixedly connected inside the main board. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the discharge frame. A drive shaft is fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting rod. A drive rod is rotatably connected to the periphery of the drive shaft. A first drive chain is fixedly connected to the top of the drive rod. A second drive chain is rotatably connected to the top of the drive rod. A drive gear is rotatably connected to the top of the second drive chain.

[0011] One side of the transmission gear is fixedly connected to a baffle, and the other side of the baffle is fixedly connected to a discharge channel.

[0012] The heat dissipation mechanism includes a heat sink fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard, a rotating rod rotatably connected inside the heat sink, a cooling fan fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod, and a connecting bolt fixedly connected to one side of the heat sink.

[0013] One side of the motherboard is fixedly connected to a protective plate, and the inside of the protective plate has a breathable mesh.

[0014] The motherboard is fixedly connected to a top rod, and a rain shield is fixedly connected to the top of the top rod.

[0015] One side of the motherboard is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and the other side of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to a display screen.

[0016] The pushing mechanism includes a crossbar slidably connected inside the motherboard, a slide bar fixedly connected to one side of the crossbar, a pushing frame fixedly connected to one side of the slide bar, and a push rod slidably connected to one side of the crossbar.

[0017] The transmission mechanism includes a base rod fixedly connected inside the motherboard, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the periphery of the base rod, and one side of the base rod is fixed.

[0018] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In use, this invention features a discharge mechanism that allows operators to rotate a transmission rod via a drive shaft by activating a connecting rod. This, in turn, opens a baffle through the transmission rod and gears, allowing souvenirs to slide out through the discharge channel for easy retrieval and enhancing usability. A cooling mechanism, utilizing a heat dissipation plate and fan, allows for easy installation and removal of the heat dissipation plate. Furthermore, a protective plate and breathable mesh protect the internal components, improving safety during use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rain shield of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main board; 101. Top rod; 102. Rain shield; 103. Connecting plate; 104. Display screen; 2. Discharge mechanism; 201. Discharge frame; 202. Discharge channel; 203. Baffle; 204. First transmission chain; 205. Transmission gear; 206. Second transmission chain; 207. Transmission rod; 208. Transmission shaft; 209. Connecting rod; 3. Heat dissipation mechanism; 301. Protective plate; 302. Ventilation mesh; 303. Heat dissipation plate; 304. Cooling fan; 305. Connecting bolt; 306. Rotating rod; 4. Pushing mechanism; 401. Pushing frame; 402. Slide rod; 403. Crossbar; 404. Push rod; 5. Transmission mechanism; 501. Transmitter; 502. Bottom rod; 503. Fixing plate; 504. Transmission belt. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a vending machine for free purchase of scenic spot souvenirs, comprising: a main board 1,

[0030] It also includes: a dispensing mechanism 2, which is installed on the main board 1. The dispensing mechanism 2 is used to collect dropped souvenirs in the scenic area and to deliver the souvenirs to the range where tourists can pick them up.

[0031] Heat dissipation mechanism 3 is mounted on motherboard 1. Heat dissipation mechanism 3 is used to conduct heat inside the device and perform centralized heat dissipation.

[0032] Pushing mechanism 4 is installed inside the main board 1; pushing mechanism 4 is used to locate the scenic souvenirs and push the souvenirs into the dispensing mechanism 2.

[0033] The transmission mechanism 5 is located inside the motherboard 1. The transmission mechanism 5 is used to drive the push mechanism 4 to move horizontally and vertically, so as to drive the push mechanism 4 to pick up the souvenir.

[0034] The discharge mechanism 2 includes a discharge frame 201 fixedly connected inside the main board 1. A connecting rod 209 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the discharge frame 201. A drive shaft 208 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting rod 209. A drive rod 207 is rotatably connected to the periphery of the drive shaft 208.

[0035] The mainboard 1 is internally fixedly connected to the discharge mechanism 2. During use, the operator can rotate the transmission rod 207 via the drive shaft 208 through the starter rod 209. The transmission rod 207 and the transmission gear 205 open the baffle 203, allowing souvenirs to slide out through the discharge channel 202 for easy retrieval, thus improving the convenience of the device. The heat dissipation mechanism 3 allows the device to dissipate heat through the heat sink 303 and cooling fan 304 during use. The heat sink 303 can be installed and removed via the connecting bolt 305. Additionally, the device's interior is protected by the protective plate 301 and the ventilation mesh 302, enhancing safety during use.

[0036] A first transmission chain 204 is fixedly connected to the top of the transmission rod 207, a second transmission chain 206 is rotatably connected to the top of the transmission rod 207, a transmission gear 205 is rotatably connected to the top of the second transmission chain 206, a baffle 203 is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission gear 205, and a discharge channel 202 is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle 203. During use, the operator can rotate the transmission rod 207 via the transmission shaft 208 by starting the connecting rod 209. The baffle 203 is then opened by the transmission rod 207 and the transmission gear 205, allowing the souvenirs to be retrieved through the discharge channel 202. This facilitates the retrieval of the souvenirs and improves the ease of use of the device.

[0037] The heat dissipation mechanism 3 includes a heat sink 303 fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard 1. A rotating rod 306 is rotatably connected inside the heat sink 303. A cooling fan 304 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the rotating rod 306. A connecting bolt 305 is fixedly connected to one side of the heat sink 303. A protective plate 301 is fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard 1. A ventilated mesh 302 is provided inside the protective plate 301. When the device is in use, the device can dissipate heat inside the device through the heat sink 303 and the cooling fan 304. The heat sink 303 can be installed and removed through the connecting bolt 305. In addition, the device can protect the inside of the device through the protective plate 301 and the ventilated mesh 302, thereby improving the safety of the device.

[0038] The pushing mechanism 4 includes a crossbar 403 slidably connected inside the main board 1. A slide bar 402 is fixedly connected to one side of the crossbar 403. A pushing frame 401 is fixedly connected to one side of the slide bar 402. A push rod 404 is slidably connected to one side of the crossbar 403. The push rod 404 is used to position and push the scenic souvenirs into the discharge channel 202 for easy retrieval.

[0039] The transmission mechanism 5 includes a base rod 502 fixedly connected inside the motherboard 1. A fixing plate 503 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the base rod 502. A transmitter 501 is fixedly connected to one side of the base rod 502. A transmission belt 504 is rotatably connected to the periphery of the transmitter 501. The transmission mechanism 5 is used to drive the fixing plate 503 to move horizontally and vertically, and drive the push rod 404 to pick up the souvenir.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] In this second embodiment, all other structures remain unchanged, but the difference from the first embodiment is:

[0042] A top rod 101 is fixedly connected to the top of the main board 1, and a rain shield 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the top rod 101. When the device is in use, the top rod 101 and the rain shield 102 can protect customers from sun and rain when taking souvenirs from the scenic area, thus improving the safety of the device. A connecting plate 103 is fixedly connected to one side of the main board 1, and a display screen 104 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate 103. The display screen 104 can display the scenic area's navigation and welcome message, thereby increasing the device's visibility and improving its ease of use.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A free souvenir vending machine for a scenic spot, comprising: Motherboard; Its features include: a dispensing mechanism, which is mounted on the main board and is used to collect dropped souvenirs and deliver them to tourists within reach; A heat dissipation mechanism is mounted on the motherboard and is used to conduct heat into the device and dissipate heat in a concentrated manner. A pushing mechanism is installed inside the motherboard; the pushing mechanism is used to locate the souvenirs in the scenic area and push the souvenirs into the dispensing mechanism; A transmission mechanism is installed inside the motherboard. The transmission mechanism is used to drive the push mechanism to move horizontally and vertically, thereby enabling the push mechanism to pick up and remove souvenirs.

2. The free souvenir vending machine of claim 1, wherein: The discharge mechanism includes a discharge frame fixedly connected inside the motherboard. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the discharge frame. A drive shaft is fixedly connected to the periphery of the connecting rod. A drive rod is rotatably connected to the periphery of the drive shaft. A first drive chain is fixedly connected to the top of the drive rod. A second drive chain is rotatably connected to the top of the drive rod. A drive gear is rotatably connected to the top of the second drive chain.

3. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 2, characterized in that: A baffle is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission gear, and a discharge channel is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle.

4. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation mechanism includes a heat sink fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard, a rotating rod rotatably connected inside the heat sink, a cooling fan fixedly connected to the periphery of the rotating rod, and a connecting bolt fixedly connected to one side of the heat sink.

5. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective plate is fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard, and a breathable mesh is provided inside the protective plate.

6. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A top rod is fixedly connected to the top of the motherboard, and a rain shield is fixedly connected to the top of the top rod.

7. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the motherboard, and a display screen is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate.

8. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a crossbar slidably connected inside the motherboard, a slide bar fixedly connected to one side of the crossbar, a pushing frame fixedly connected to one side of the slide bar, and a push rod slidably connected to one side of the crossbar.

9. The vending machine for free purchase of scenic souvenirs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a base rod fixedly connected inside the motherboard, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the periphery of the base rod, a transmitter fixedly connected to one side of the base rod, and a transmission belt rotatably connected to the periphery of the transmitter.

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