Unattended smart retail cabinet

By installing a wiping structure and heating tube in the unattended smart retail cabinet, the problem of fogging has been solved, enabling clear display of the transparent door panel and improving shopping efficiency and experience.

CN224287572UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SHENZHEN ZHIYI ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN ZHIYI ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The transparent door panels of unattended smart retail cabinets are fogged up due to the refrigeration system, making it difficult for consumers to clearly see the beverage information inside, increasing the difficulty of selection and reducing shopping efficiency.

Method used

A wiping structure is installed on the retail cabinet body, including an adjustment rod, a mounting plate, a sponge, and a heating tube. The sponge wipes away the mist and the heating tube evaporates the mist, keeping the door panel clean.

Benefits of technology

The transparent door panel provides a clear view, improving consumer shopping efficiency and experience, and boosting sales.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of retail cabinets, in particular to an unattended intelligent retail cabinet which comprises a retail cabinet body, a wiping structure is arranged on the retail cabinet body and comprises an adjusting rod, the adjusting rod is connected to the retail cabinet body in a sliding mode, a mounting plate is mounted on the adjusting rod, and the mounting plate is arranged on the retail cabinet body. A mounting plate is arranged on the retail cabinet body, sponge is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, a heating pipe is mounted on the mounting plate, a lead screw is rotationally connected to the retail cabinet body, and the mounting plate is in threaded connection with the lead screw. Fog water is wiped through the sponge, the transparent door plate of the unattended smart retail cabinet body can be kept clear all the time, consumers can visually and clearly see information such as varieties and brands of beverages in the cabinet, the shopping efficiency and experience are improved, and then sales is promoted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a retail cabinet, specifically an unattended smart retail cabinet, belonging to the field of retail cabinet technology. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned smart retail kiosks are intelligent retail devices that require no human supervision and can independently sell and settle accounts. They integrate technologies such as the Internet of Things, mobile payment, and intelligent identification, and can provide consumers with 24-hour sales services. They are widely distributed in various public places such as office buildings, communities, and schools, greatly facilitating people's daily shopping needs.

[0003] However, in order to ensure the freshness and taste of beverages, beverage retail cabinets need to maintain a low internal temperature through a refrigeration system. The outside temperature of the cabinet is usually high. When water vapor in the air comes into contact with the cool transparent door panel, it will condense on the inner wall of the door panel, forming fine water droplets or a thin layer of fog. This fog will obscure the door panel, making it impossible for consumers to clearly see the types, brands, packaging and other information of the beverages in the cabinet. This not only increases the difficulty of consumers' selection, but also reduces shopping efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an unattended smart retail cabinet to solve the above problems. By wiping away the fog with a sponge, the transparent door panel of the unattended smart retail cabinet can always remain clear, allowing consumers to directly see the beverage types, brands and other information inside, improving shopping efficiency and experience, and thus promoting sales.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objectives through the following technical solution: an unattended smart retail cabinet includes a retail cabinet body, a wiping structure on the retail cabinet body, an adjusting rod slidably connected to the retail cabinet body, an mounting plate installed on the adjusting rod, a sponge fixedly connected to the mounting plate, a heating tube installed on the mounting plate, a lead screw rotatably connected to the retail cabinet body, and the mounting plate threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0006] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the retail cabinet body, the mounting plate is slidably connected to the guide rod, a fixing block is installed on the mounting plate, and the fixing block is detachably connected to the adjusting rod.

[0007] Preferably, a first driving component is installed on the retail cabinet body, and the lead screw is driven by the first driving component.

[0008] Preferably, the retail cabinet body is provided with an adjustment structure, the adjustment structure includes guide rails, and multiple sets of guide rails are fixedly connected to the retail cabinet body, with a sliding plate slidably connected between two guide rails in each set.

[0009] Preferably, the skateboard has two limiting blocks slidably connected to it, and the two limiting blocks are respectively engaged with two guide rails.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the limiting block, and the connecting rod is slidably connected to the sliding plate.

[0011] Preferably, a pressing plate is fixedly connected to the connecting rod, the pressing plate is slidably connected to the slide plate, a spring is fixedly connected between the pressing plate and the slide plate, and the slide plate is provided with two fixing grooves.

[0012] Preferably, the adjusting rod is provided with a clamping structure, the clamping structure includes a guide frame, two guide frames are fixedly connected to the adjusting rod, and a clamping rod is slidably connected to the guide frame.

[0013] Preferably, a guide plate is fixedly connected to the clamping rod, the guide plate is slidably connected to the guide frame, a drive shaft is rotatably connected to the guide plate, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the adjusting rod, a turntable is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the turntable is provided with a cam groove, and the drive shaft is in rolling engagement with the cam groove.

[0014] Preferably, a second driving component is mounted on the adjusting rod, and the rotating shaft is driven by the second driving component.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the retail cabinet body is equipped with a wiping structure, an adjusting rod is slidably connected to the retail cabinet body, an installation plate is installed on the adjusting rod, a sponge is fixedly connected to the installation plate, a heating tube is installed on the installation plate, a screw is rotatably connected to the retail cabinet body, and the installation plate is threadedly connected to the screw. By wiping away the mist with the sponge, the transparent door panel of the unattended smart retail cabinet body can always remain clear, allowing consumers to directly see the beverage varieties, brands, and other information inside, improving shopping efficiency and experience, and thus promoting sales. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of part A.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of section B.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the skateboard of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows an enlarged view of section C.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the lead screw and the retail cabinet body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of part D.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the guide frame and the adjusting rod of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Retail cabinet body; 2. Wiping structure; 201. Adjusting rod; 202. Mounting plate; 203. Sponge; 204. Heating tube; 205. Lead screw; 206. Guide rod; 207. Fixing block; 208. First driving component; 3. Clamping structure; 301. Guide frame; 302. Clamping rod; 303. Guide plate; 304. Drive shaft; 305. Rotating shaft; 306. Turntable; 307. Cam groove; 308. Second driving component; 4. Adjusting structure; 401. Guide rail; 402. Slide plate; 403. Limiting block; 404. Connecting rod; 405. Pressing plate; 406. Spring; 5. Fixing groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-8 As shown, an unattended smart retail cabinet includes a cabinet body 1, a wiping structure 2 on the cabinet body 1, an adjusting rod 201 slidably connected to the cabinet body 1, an mounting plate 202 mounted on the adjusting rod 201, a sponge 203 fixedly connected to the mounting plate 202, a heating tube 204 mounted on the mounting plate 202, and a lead screw 205 rotatably connected to the cabinet body 1. The mounting plate 202 and the lead screw 205 are threadedly connected.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a guide rod 206 is fixedly connected to the retail cabinet body 1, the mounting plate 202 is slidably connected to the guide rod 206, and the adjusting rod 201 is slidably engaged with the guide rod 206. The guide rod 206 allows the adjusting rod 201 to move more smoothly. A fixing block 207 is installed on the mounting plate 202, and the fixing block 207 is detachably connected to the adjusting rod 201. A first driving component 208 is installed on the retail cabinet body 1, and the lead screw 205 is driven by the first driving component 208.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the retail cabinet body 1 is provided with an adjustment structure 4. The adjustment structure 4 includes a guide rail 401. Multiple sets of guide rails 401 are fixedly connected to the retail cabinet body 1. A slide plate 402 is slidably connected between two guide rails 401 in each set. Two limiting blocks 403 are slidably connected to the slide plate 402. The two limiting blocks 403 are respectively engaged with the two guide rails 401. The slide plate 402 can be fixed on the guide rails 401 by the engagement of the limiting blocks 403 with the guide rails 401. A connecting rod 404 is fixedly connected to the limiting block 403. The connecting rod 404 is slidably connected to the slide plate 402. A pressing plate 405 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 404. The pressing plate 405 is slidably connected to the slide plate 402. A spring 406 is fixedly connected between the pressing plate 405 and the slide plate 402. Two fixing grooves 5 are provided on the slide plate 402.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the adjusting rod 201 is provided with a clamping structure 3, the clamping structure 3 includes a guide frame 301, two guide frames 301 are fixedly connected to the adjusting rod 201, a clamping rod 302 is slidably connected in the guide frame 301, a guide plate 303 is fixedly connected to the clamping rod 302, the guide plate 303 is slidably connected to the guide frame 301, a drive shaft 304 is rotatably connected to the guide plate 303, a rotating shaft 305 is rotatably connected to the adjusting rod 201, a turntable 306 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 305, the turntable 306 is provided with a cam groove 307, the drive shaft 304 is in rolling engagement with the cam groove 307, and by activating the second driving component 308 (preferably a motor), the second driving component 308 will... The drive shaft 305 rotates, which in turn drives the turntable 306 to rotate. When the turntable 306 rotates, the drive shaft 304 rolls in the cam groove 307 on the turntable 306, causing the two guide plates 303 to move towards each other. When the guide plates 303 slide towards each other, they drive the clamping rod 302 to slide in the guide frame 301. The clamping rod 302 fixes the slide plate 402. At this time, the clamping rod 302 can be moved by the adjusting rod 201, thereby adjusting the height of the slide plate 402. Since the spring-loaded shelf is installed on the slide plate 402, the height of the higher spring-loaded shelf can be lowered, making it easier to add beverages and reducing labor intensity. The adjusting rod 201 is equipped with a second drive component 308, and the drive shaft 305 is driven by the second drive component 308.

[0030] In use, when fog forms inside the transparent door panel, the first driving component 208 (preferably a motor) can be activated. The first driving component 208 drives the lead screw 205 to rotate. When the lead screw 205 rotates, it threadedly drives the adjusting rod 201 to slide on the retail cabinet body 1. Simultaneously, the adjusting rod 201 slides in cooperation with the guide rod 206. The guide rod 206 ensures smoother movement of the adjusting rod 201. Furthermore, the adjusting rod 201 drives the sponge 203 to wipe away the fog inside the transparent door panel. This wiping action by the sponge 203 allows for unattended smart door panel operation. The transparent door panel of the retail cabinet body 1 remains clearly visible, allowing consumers to directly view information such as the types and brands of beverages inside, improving shopping efficiency and experience, and thus promoting sales. Simultaneously, the heating element 204 heats the sponge 203, allowing the adsorbed mist on the sponge 203 to evaporate quickly, preventing it from affecting the next adsorption. When a beverage needs to be placed, the cabinet door can be opened, and then pressing the pressing plate 405 will cause the spring 406 to contract, simultaneously moving the connecting rod 404 downwards. The downward movement of the connecting rod 404 will activate the limiting mechanism... The movement of the positioning block 403 causes the limiting block 403 to no longer engage with the guide rail 401. The engagement of the limiting block 403 with the guide rail 401 secures the slide plate 402 to the guide rail 401. Then, the slide plate 402 slides along the guide rail 401. When the fixing groove 5 on the slide plate 402 moves into the clamping rod 302, and the slide plate 402 is no longer on the guide rail 401, the second driving component 308 (preferably a motor) can be activated. The second driving component 308 drives the rotating shaft 305 to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable 306 to rotate. When the drive shaft 304 is in motion, it rolls in the cam groove 307 on the turntable 306, causing the two guide plates 303 to move towards each other. When the guide plates 303 slide towards each other, they will drive the clamping rod 302 to slide in the guide frame 301. The clamping rod 302 will fix the slide plate 402. At this time, the clamping rod 302 can be moved by the adjusting rod 201, thereby adjusting the height of the slide plate 402. Since the spring-loaded shelf is installed on the slide plate 402, the height of the higher spring-loaded shelf can be lowered, which makes it easier to add beverages and reduces labor intensity.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An unattended smart retail kiosk comprising a retail kiosk body (1), characterized in that: The retail cabinet body (1) is provided with a wiping structure (2), the wiping structure (2) includes an adjusting rod (201), the adjusting rod (201) is slidably connected to the retail cabinet body (1), an mounting plate (202) is installed on the adjusting rod (201), a sponge (203) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (202), a heating tube (204) is installed on the mounting plate (202), a lead screw (205) is rotatably connected to the retail cabinet body (1), and the mounting plate (202) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (205).

2. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide rod (206) is fixedly connected to the main body (1) of the retail cabinet. The mounting plate (202) is slidably connected to the guide rod (206). A fixing block (207) is installed on the mounting plate (202). The fixing block (207) is detachably connected to the adjusting rod (201).

3. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The retail cabinet body (1) is equipped with a first driving component (208), and the lead screw (205) is driven by the first driving component (208).

4. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retail cabinet body (1) is provided with an adjustment structure (4), the adjustment structure (4) includes a guide rail (401), and multiple sets of guide rails (401) are fixedly connected to the retail cabinet body (1). A sliding plate (402) is slidably connected between the two guide rails (401) in each set.

5. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two limiting blocks (403) are slidably connected on the slide plate (402), and the two limiting blocks (403) are respectively engaged with the two guide rails (401).

6. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting rod (404) is fixedly connected to the limiting block (403), and the connecting rod (404) is slidably connected to the sliding plate (402).

7. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pressing plate (405) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (404). The pressing plate (405) is slidably connected to the slide plate (402). A spring (406) is fixedly connected between the pressing plate (405) and the slide plate (402). The slide plate (402) is provided with two fixing grooves (5).

8. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (201) is provided with a clamping structure (3), the clamping structure (3) includes a guide frame (301), two guide frames (301) are fixedly connected to the adjusting rod (201), and a clamping rod (302) is slidably connected in the guide frame (301).

9. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: A guide plate (303) is fixedly connected to the clamping rod (302). The guide plate (303) is slidably connected to the guide frame (301). A drive shaft (304) is rotatably connected to the guide plate (303). A rotating shaft (305) is rotatably connected to the adjusting rod (201). A turntable (306) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (305). A cam groove (307) is provided on the turntable (306). The drive shaft (304) and the cam groove (307) are in rolling cooperation.

10. The unattended smart retail cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (201) is equipped with a second driving member (308), and the rotating shaft (305) is driven by the second driving member (308).