A recycling structure for vending machines

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology and discloses a recycling structure for a vending machine, including: a recycling bin, a feeding bin, and a feeding belt. The recycling bin has a receiving cavity with a top opening for receiving materials to be recycled. The feeding bin reciprocates along the direction of the recycling bin, and its interior forms a receiving cavity for temporarily storing materials. The sides of the receiving cavity are respectively provided with a storage port in the infeed direction and a discharge port in the discharge direction. The feeding belt is tensioned within the receiving cavity of the feeding bin, and its running direction extends from the storage port to the discharge port. The feeding belt is used to transfer materials from the discharge port to the receiving cavity of the recycling bin. Through the coordinated reciprocating motion of the feeding bin and the directional conveying of the feeding belt, the entire process from material entry, temporary storage to recycling is automated, avoiding manual intervention and effectively improving recycling efficiency and continuity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic vending equipment technology, specifically a recycling structure for vending machines. Background Technology

[0002] In existing vending machine technology, the material recycling process mostly relies on manual operation or a simple gravity-feed method. Specifically, manual recycling requires regular inspection and replenishment, which is not only labor-intensive but also prone to interruption due to operational delays. Gravity-feed methods only use inclined slides for transportation, and materials are prone to stacking and jamming due to differences in shape. Furthermore, they cannot be adapted to various types of products such as bottled and boxed goods, and often result in problems such as falling off course and breakage, which affects the operational efficiency of vending machines in high-frequency recycling scenarios.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a recycling structure for vending machines to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a recycling structure for vending machines to solve the problem of low efficiency caused by the reliance on manual labor or gravity-feeding for material recycling in existing automatic vending machines.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A recycling structure for a vending machine includes:

[0007] A recycling bin having a receiving cavity with an opening at the top for receiving materials to be recycled;

[0008] The feeding box reciprocates along the direction of the recycling box, and its interior forms a receiving cavity for temporarily storing materials. The side of the receiving cavity is respectively provided with a storage port in the feeding direction and a discharge port in the discharging direction.

[0009] The feeding belt is tensioned within the receiving cavity of the feeding box. The feeding belt runs from the storage port to the discharge port. The feeding belt is used to transfer materials from the discharge port to the receiving cavity of the recycling box.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, a roller shutter is also included, which is installed at the discharge port and is used to open and close the discharge port.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, it further includes a movable component installed between the feeding box and the roller shutter, the movable component being used to drive the roller shutter to open and close the discharge port.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, it further includes a drive assembly installed in the feeding box, the drive assembly being used to drive the feeding box to reciprocate in the direction of the receiving cavity.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, the drive assembly includes a longitudinal drive section and a transverse drive section, the transverse drive section being mounted at the output end of the longitudinal drive section, and the feeding box being mounted at the output end of the transverse drive section.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, the longitudinal drive unit includes: a drive source, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a conveyor belt;

[0015] The drive source is mounted on the upper outer side of the recycling bin. The active rotating shaft is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The driven rotating shaft is installed on the lower outer side of the recycling bin. The conveyor belt is tensioned on the outer side of the active and driven rotating shafts. The transverse drive unit is installed on the conveyor belt.

[0016] The drive source drives the conveyor belt to move the transverse drive unit in the vertical direction, and the transverse drive unit drives the feeding box to move in the horizontal direction.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the recycling structure for a vending machine, it also includes a power assembly installed between the receiving cavity and the feeding belt, the power assembly being used to drive the feeding belt to move the material from the discharge port to the receiving cavity of the recycling bin.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, the power assembly includes a power source, a drive roller, and a driven roller. The power source is installed inside the feeding box, and the drive roller is installed inside the receiving cavity. The drive roller is connected to the output shaft of the power source via a transmission connection. The driven roller is installed inside the receiving cavity of the feeding box. The driven roller is parallel to the drive roller and spaced apart from it. The feeding belt is tensioned outside the drive roller and the driven roller. The power source drives the drive roller to rotate, causing the feeding belt to move in a closed loop from the storage port to the discharge port.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of a recycling structure for a vending machine, the active component includes an active source and a conveyor belt. The roll-up curtain is laid flat on the conveyor belt, the active source is installed on the feeding box, the conveyor belt is tensioned on the feeding box, the conveyor belt is connected to the output end of the active source, the active source drives the conveyor belt to run, and the roll-up curtain moves synchronously with the conveyor belt, causing the discharge port to open and close.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the recycling structure for a vending machine, it also includes a guide assembly installed on the outside of the feeding box, the guide assembly being used to guide the movement of the feeding box.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By coordinating the reciprocating motion of the feeding box with the directional conveying of the feeding belt, the entire process of material entry, temporary storage, and recycling is automated, avoiding manual intervention and effectively improving recycling efficiency and continuity. Furthermore, it not only reduces manual maintenance costs but also enhances the overall intelligence and ease of use of the vending machine. Simultaneously, the cooperation between the feeding box and the feeding belt enables the orderly arrangement and precise delivery of materials, avoiding jamming and accumulation problems, and enhancing the reliability and safety of the recycling process. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of a recycling structure for a vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of a recycling structure for a vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first direction-mounted drive component in a recycling structure for a vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second-direction mounting drive component in a recycling structure for a vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a recycling structure installed in a vending machine.

[0027] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0028] 1. Recycling bin; 101. Reception chamber;

[0029] 2. Feeding box; 201. Receiving cavity; 202. Storage opening; 203. Discharge port;

[0030] 3. Feeding belt;

[0031] 4. Power assembly; 402. Drive roller; 403. Driven roller;

[0032] 5. Roller blind;

[0033] 6. Activity components; 602, conveyor belt;

[0034] 7. Drive assembly; 701. Longitudinal drive unit; 712. Drive shaft; 713. Driven shaft; 714. Conveyor belt; 702. Transverse drive unit.

[0035] 8. Guide assembly; 801. Cable; 802. Guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no specific meaning.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-5As shown, a recycling structure for a vending machine is provided, including: a recycling bin 1, a feeding bin 2, and a feeding belt 3. The recycling bin 1 has a receiving cavity 101 with a top opening for receiving materials to be recycled; the feeding bin 2 reciprocates along the direction of the recycling bin 1, and its interior forms a receiving cavity 201 for temporarily storing materials. The sides of the receiving cavity 201 are respectively provided with a storage port 202 in the feeding direction and a discharge port 203 in the discharging direction; the feeding belt 3 is tensioned within the receiving cavity 201 of the feeding bin 2, and the feeding belt 3 extends from the storage port 202 to the discharge port 203, and the feeding belt 3 is used to transfer materials from the discharge port 203 to the receiving cavity 101 of the recycling bin 1.

[0042] The recycling structure for vending machines provided by this utility model achieves fully automated operation of the entire process from material entry and temporary storage to recycling through the coordinated reciprocating motion of the feeding box 2 and the directional conveying of the feeding belt 3. This avoids manual intervention and effectively improves recycling efficiency and continuity. Furthermore, it not only reduces manual maintenance costs but also enhances the overall intelligence level and ease of use of the vending machine. Simultaneously, the cooperation between the feeding box 2 and the feeding belt 3 enables the orderly arrangement and precise delivery of materials, avoiding jamming and accumulation problems, and enhancing the reliability and safety of the recycling process.

[0043] Preferably, the recycling structure used in the vending machine also includes a power component 4, which is installed between the receiving cavity 201 and the feeding belt 3. The power component 4 is used to drive the feeding belt 3 to transfer the material from the discharge port 203 to the receiving cavity 101 of the recycling box 1.

[0044] Furthermore, the power assembly 4 includes a power source, a drive roller 402, and a driven roller 403. The power source is installed inside the feed box 2, the drive roller 402 is installed inside the receiving cavity 201, and the drive roller 402 is connected to the output shaft of the power source for transmission; the driven roller 403 is installed inside the receiving cavity 201 of the feed box 2, and the driven roller 403 is parallel to the drive roller 402 and spaced apart; the feed belt 3 is tensioned on the outside of the drive roller 402 and the driven roller 403, and the power source drives the drive roller 402 to rotate, so that the feed belt 3 makes a closed-loop movement along the direction from the storage port 202 to the discharge port 203.

[0045] The power source drives the active roller 402 to rotate, causing the tensioned feed belt 3 to form a closed-loop conveying path between the storage port 202 and the discharge port 203, realizing automated directional material transfer without manual intervention. The parallel spacing between the active roller 402 and the driven roller 403 ensures uniform tension of the feed belt 3, reduces the risk of slippage, and improves the stability of material conveying; the closed-loop motion ensures that the material is transported within a fixed path, also preventing it from falling off midway.

[0046] The recycling structure used in this vending machine also includes a roller shutter 5, which is installed at the dispensing port 203. By setting the roller shutter 5 at the dispensing port 203, the opening and closing of the product retrieval process can be controlled, ensuring that the product is isolated from the conveyor before being retrieved. This effectively prevents customers from crossing the retrieval area to grab subsequent products, avoiding retrieval errors or equipment jamming. Moreover, the roller shutter 5 works in conjunction with the feeding belt 3, lowering to be flush with the feeding belt 3 after the product is delivered to its destination for smooth receiving; and rising to form a retrieval box during retrieval, improving retrieval safety and user experience. Furthermore, its compact structure and reliable operation enhance the automation level and anti-cheating capabilities of the equipment, reduce the frequency of manual maintenance, and are suitable for multi-category, high-frequency automatic vending scenarios.

[0047] The recycling structure used in this vending machine also includes a movable component 6, which is installed between the feeding box 2 and the roller shutter 5. The movable component 6 is used to drive the roller shutter 5 to open and close the discharge port 203.

[0048] Specifically, the active component 6 includes an active source and a conveyor belt 602. The roller shutter 5 is laid flat on the conveyor belt 602. The active source is installed on the feeding box 2, and the conveyor belt 602 is tensioned on the feeding box 2. The conveyor belt 602 is connected to the output end of the active source. In this embodiment, the roller shutter 5 is made of flexible material and is installed on the discharge port 203 via the annular conveyor belt 602. The active source drives the conveyor belt 602, causing the roller shutter 5 to move synchronously, thereby achieving automatic opening and closing control of the discharge port 203. This structure is compact, responds quickly, and enables continuous operation. It reduces manual intervention and improves the level of automation and operational stability.

[0049] The recycling structure used in the vending machine also includes a drive assembly 7, which is installed in the feeding box 2. The drive assembly 7 is used to drive the feeding box 2 to reciprocate in the direction of the receiving cavity 101.

[0050] Specifically, the drive assembly 7 includes a longitudinal drive unit 701 and a transverse drive unit 702. The transverse drive unit 702 is installed at the output end of the longitudinal drive unit 701, and the feeding box 2 is installed at the output end of the transverse drive unit 702. The longitudinal and transverse drive units 702 work together to realize the two-dimensional movement of the feeding box 2, accurately docking with the recycling box 1 and the goods, ensuring efficient material transfer.

[0051] In this embodiment, the recycling bin 1 can be composed of several units, which can be adjusted in multiple dimensions to adapt to different positions of the recycling bin 1, so as to avoid material delivery deviation and reduce spillage loss.

[0052] Furthermore, the longitudinal drive unit 701 includes: a drive source, a drive shaft 712, a driven shaft 713, and a conveyor belt 714.

[0053] The drive source is mounted on the upper outer side of the recycling bin 1. The active rotating shaft 712 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The driven rotating shaft 713 is installed on the lower outer side of the recycling bin 1. The conveyor belt 714 is tensioned on the outer side of the active rotating shaft 712 and the driven rotating shaft 713. The transverse drive unit 702 is installed on the conveyor belt 714.

[0054] Among them, the drive source drives the conveyor belt 714 to drive the transverse drive unit 702 (slide table) to move in the vertical direction, and the transverse drive unit 702 (slide table) drives the feeding box 2 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0055] The drive source drives the conveyor belt 714 through the active rotating shaft 712 to drive the vertical movement of the transverse part. This, combined with the transverse drive, enables the feeding box 2 to be precisely aligned, thereby improving the accuracy of material feeding.

[0056] The recycling structure used in this vending machine also includes a guide assembly 8, installed on the outside of the feeding box 2. The guide assembly 8 guides the movement of the feeding box 2. The guide assembly 8 constrains the movement trajectory of the feeding box 2, ensuring that it accurately reciprocates along a preset path, avoiding material misplacement due to deviation, and ensuring stable docking with the recycling box 1. Limiting the direction of movement reduces the shaking of the feeding box 2, reduces the risk of deviation during internal material conveying, and improves the overall operational stability.

[0057] Preferably, the guiding assembly 8 includes a sliding cable 801 and a guide rail 802. The guide rail 802 is vertically mounted on the outside of the feeding box 2. One end of the sliding cable 801 is connected to the conveyor belt 714, and the pulley portion of the sliding cable 801 rolls in cooperation with the guide rail 802. The sliding cable 801 and the guide rail 802 roll in cooperation, and the pulley portion guides the feeding box 2 along the vertical guide rail 802, constraining the movement trajectory of the feeding box 2, ensuring its stable docking with the recycling box 1, and avoiding material delivery deviation caused by offset.

[0058] In this embodiment, the process of the feeding box 2 conveying materials to the recycling box 1 is as follows: the material to be recycled enters the receiving cavity 201 through the storage port 202 of the feeding box 2. The power source (motor) drives the active roller 402 to rotate, causing the feeding belt 3, which is tensioned between the active roller 402 and the driven roller 403, to make a closed-loop motion along the direction from the storage port 202 to the discharge port 203, thus transferring the material to the discharge port 203; the active source (motor) drives the conveyor belt 602 to rotate, driving the flexible roller shutter 5 laid flat on it to move synchronously, opening the discharge port 203; driving The longitudinal drive unit 701 of component 7 drives the transverse drive unit 702 to move vertically via the conveyor belt 714. The transverse drive unit 702 (slide table) drives the feeding box 2 to move horizontally. Under the guidance of the sliding cable 801 and the guide rail 802 of the guide component 8, the feeding box 2 accurately docks with the recycling box 1. The material enters the receiving cavity 101 of the recycling box 1 through the discharge port 203. After the transfer is completed, the movable component 6 drives the roller shutter 5 to close the discharge port 203. The feeding box 2 is reset under the drive of the drive component 7, waiting for the next recycling operation.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A recycling structure for a vending machine, characterized by comprising: include: A recycling bin having a receiving cavity with an opening at the top for receiving materials to be recycled; The feeding box reciprocates along the direction of the recycling box, and its interior forms a receiving cavity for temporarily storing materials. The side of the receiving cavity is respectively provided with a storage port in the feeding direction and a discharge port in the discharging direction. The feeding belt is tensioned within the receiving cavity of the feeding box. The feeding belt runs from the storage port to the discharge port. The feeding belt is used to transfer materials from the discharge port to the receiving cavity of the recycling box.

2. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a roller shutter, which is installed at the discharge port and is used to open and close the discharge port.

3. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 2, wherein It also includes a movable component installed between the feeding box and the roller shutter, the movable component being used to drive the roller shutter to open and close the discharge port.

4. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It also includes a drive assembly installed in the feeding box, the drive assembly being used to drive the feeding box to reciprocate in the direction of the receiving cavity.

5. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 4, wherein The drive assembly includes a longitudinal drive section and a transverse drive section. The transverse drive section is installed at the output end of the longitudinal drive section, and the feeding box is installed at the output end of the transverse drive section.

6. The recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The longitudinal drive unit includes: a drive source, a driving shaft, a driven shaft, and a conveyor belt; The drive source is mounted on the upper outer side of the recycling bin. The active rotating shaft is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The driven rotating shaft is installed on the lower outer side of the recycling bin. The conveyor belt is tensioned on the outer side of the active and driven rotating shafts. The transverse drive unit is installed on the conveyor belt. The drive source drives the conveyor belt to move the transverse drive unit in the vertical direction, and the transverse drive unit drives the feeding box to move in the horizontal direction.

7. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, 5, or 6, characterized in that, It also includes a power assembly installed between the receiving cavity and the feeding belt, the power assembly being used to drive the feeding belt to move the material from the discharge port to the receiving cavity of the recycling box.

8. The recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The power assembly includes a power source, a drive roller, and a driven roller. The power source is installed inside the feeding box, and the drive roller is installed inside the receiving cavity. The drive roller is connected to the output shaft of the power source. The driven roller is installed inside the receiving cavity of the feeding box. The driven roller is parallel to the drive roller and spaced apart. The feeding belt is tensioned outside the drive roller and the driven roller. The power source drives the drive roller to rotate, causing the feeding belt to move in a closed loop from the storage port to the discharge port.

9. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The active component includes an active source and a conveyor belt. The roller shutter is laid flat on the conveyor belt, the active source is installed on the feeding box, the conveyor belt is tensioned on the feeding box, the conveyor belt is connected to the output end of the active source, the active source drives the conveyor belt to run, and the roller shutter moves synchronously with the conveyor belt to open and close the discharge port.

10. A recycling structure for a vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a guide assembly installed on the outside of the feed box, the guide assembly being used to guide the movement of the feed box.

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