A product channel structure for a vending machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology and discloses a product channel structure for a vending machine, including: a bracket and a product channel body. The bracket is used for fixed installation in the vending machine and has a guide portion whose trajectory extends along the dispensing direction. The product channel body is used to store goods and is connected to the guide portion, allowing the product channel body to move along the guide portion for resetting or dispensing. By connecting the product channel body to the bracket guide portion, the product channel body can move along a preset trajectory, achieving automatic dispensing and resetting of goods, thus improving product dispensing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically to a product channel structure for a vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional vending machines typically use a fixed structure for their product aisles, making it difficult to flexibly adapt to products of different sizes and shapes. Moreover, product dispensing generally relies on a single pushing mechanism. In cases of continuous dispensing or uneven product placement, the pressure from stacked products can easily cause problems such as jamming, deformation, or even channel blockage. These issues, to some extent, affect operational efficiency and the user's purchasing experience.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a product channel 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 product channel structure for vending machines to solve the problem of low product dispensing stability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a product channel structure for a vending machine, comprising:

[0006] A bracket for fixed installation on a vending machine, the bracket having a guide part whose trajectory extends along the dispensing direction;

[0007] The cargo channel is used to store goods. The cargo channel is connected to the guide section and the cargo channel moves along the guide section to reset or exit the warehouse.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, it further includes a drive assembly disposed between the bracket and the product channel body, the drive assembly being used to drive the product channel body to perform a reset or exit movement along the guide portion.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of a product channel structure for a vending machine, the drive assembly includes a drive source, a transmission shaft, and a drive wheel. The drive source is mounted on the product channel body, the transmission shaft is mounted on the output end of the drive source, the drive wheel is mounted on the transmission shaft, and the drive wheel is connected to the guide portion.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, an auxiliary wheel is installed on the product channel body. The auxiliary wheel is rotatably connected to the product channel body and rolls in cooperation with the guide portion when the product channel body moves along the trajectory.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of a product channel structure for a vending machine, the product channel body includes a housing, a power source, a transmission belt, and hooks. The housing is connected to the guide portion of the bracket. The power source is installed at one end of the housing. The transmission belt is wound between the output shaft of the power source and the other end of the housing. The hooks are spaced apart along the length of the transmission belt.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, it further includes a mounting frame, which is slidably connected to the guide portion of the bracket, and the mounting frame is used to load the product channel body.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, it also includes a circuit board, one end of which is equipped with a conductive pin, and the circuit board is provided with a conductive sheet adapted to the conductive pin, wherein the conductive pin and the conductive sheet are connected by touch.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of a vending machine's cargo channel structure, the bracket includes a first frame and a second frame arranged symmetrically. The first frame and the second frame are respectively installed at both ends of the cargo channel body, and the guide portions of the first frame and the second frame extend along the same trajectory to jointly assist the smooth movement of the cargo channel body.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, the hook includes a suspension part and a connecting part. The suspension part has a J-shaped structure, and the connecting part is used to connect with the drive belt. The opening direction of the suspension part is opposite to the movement direction of the drive belt.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the product channel structure for a vending machine, the product channel body is provided in a plurality of manners, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the bracket guide. Each product channel body is used to hang at least one type of product, so as to realize the classified storage and independent dispensing of multiple products.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by connecting the cargo channel body with the bracket guide part, the cargo channel body can move along a preset trajectory, realize the automatic outbound and reset of goods, improve the outbound efficiency of goods, avoid problems such as jamming, squeezing and deformation or even channel blockage caused by the stacking pressure of goods, and ensure that the cargo channel body transports goods normally. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the product channel structure for a vending machine in the first direction provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0020] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the product channel body exiting the vending machine according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second direction in a product channel structure for a vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vending machine's product channel structure, in which the vending machine is installed.

[0023] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0024] 1. Bracket;

[0025] 101. Guiding section; 102. First frame; 103. Second frame;

[0026] 2. Cargo channel body;

[0027] 201. Housing; 202. Power source; 203. Transmission belt;

[0028] 204. Hook;

[0029] 241. Suspension part; 242. Connecting part;

[0030] 3. Driver components;

[0031] 301. Drive source; 302. Drive shaft; 303. Drive wheel;

[0032] 4. Circuit board;

[0033] 401. Conductive contact pin; 402. Conductive sheet;

[0034] 5. Mounting bracket; 6. Auxiliary wheels. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a product channel structure for a vending machine is provided, including: a bracket 1 and a product channel body 2. The bracket 1 is used for fixed installation on the vending machine, and a guide part 101 is provided on the bracket 1, the trajectory of the guide part 101 extending along the dispensing direction; the product channel body 2 is used for storing products, and the product channel body 2 is connected to the guide part 101, and the product channel body 2 can be reset or dispensing along the guide part 101.

[0041] The product channel structure for vending machines provided by this utility model connects the product channel body 2 with the guide part 101 of the bracket 1, allowing the product channel body 2 to move along a preset trajectory, thereby realizing automatic product dispensing and resetting and improving product dispensing efficiency.

[0042] The vending machine's product channel structure also includes a drive assembly 3, which is located between the bracket 1 and the product channel body 2. The drive assembly 3 is used to drive the product channel body 2 to reset or move out of the container along the guide section 101.

[0043] Specifically, the drive assembly 3 includes a drive source 301, a transmission shaft 302, and a drive wheel 303. The drive source 301 is installed on the cargo channel body 2, the transmission shaft 302 is installed at the output end of the drive source 301, the drive wheel 303 is installed on the transmission shaft 302, and the drive wheel 303 is connected to the guide part 101.

[0044] The power source 202 drives the transmission shaft 302 to drive the drive wheel 303 to cooperate with the guide part 101, converting the rotational motion into the linear reciprocating motion of the cargo channel body 2, so as to realize the precise delivery and repositioning of goods.

[0045] Specifically, the cargo channel body 2 includes a housing 201, a power source 202, a transmission belt 203, and hooks 204. The housing 201 is connected to the guide portion 101 of the bracket 1, and the power source 202 is installed at one end of the housing 201. The transmission belt 203 is wound between the driving pulley on the output shaft of the power source 202 and the driven pulley located at the other end of the housing 201. The hooks 204 are spaced apart along the length of the transmission belt 203.

[0046] The power source 202 drives the transmission belt 203 to rotate cyclically, which in turn moves the hooks 204 synchronously, enabling continuous conveying of suspended goods. The hooks 204 are spaced along the transmission belt 203, allowing the goods to be arranged in an orderly manner and moved in a controllable manner, avoiding obstacles to picking up goods caused by stacking and squeezing, and improving the convenience of product display and retrieval.

[0047] Specifically, the hook 204 includes a suspension part 241 and a connecting part 242. The suspension part 241 has a J-shaped structure, and the connecting part 242 is used to connect with the transmission belt 203. The opening direction of the suspension part 241 is opposite to the movement direction of the transmission belt 203.

[0048] By aligning the opening of the J-shaped suspension section 241 with the direction of movement of the transmission belt 203, the inertial resistance generated by the opening of the suspension section 241 stabilizes the goods and prevents them from falling when the transmission belt 203 drives the hook 204 to move. The bending curvature of the J-shaped structure provides sufficient space to accommodate goods of different sizes while limiting lateral swaying, ensuring neat arrangement during movement.

[0049] The vending machine's product channel structure also includes a circuit board 4. A conductive contact pin 401 is mounted at one end of the product channel body 2, and the conductive contact pin 401 is electrically connected to a power source 202 within the product channel body 2. The circuit board 4 has a conductive sheet 402 adapted to the conductive contact pin 401 and a printed circuit connected to the elastic conductive sheet 402. The conductive contact pin 401 and the conductive sheet 402 make point contact connections.

[0050] By forming a point-contact connection between the conductive pin 401 and the conductive sheet 402 on the circuit board 4, dynamic circuit communication between the cargo channel 2 and the control system is achieved, solving the problem of easy breakage of traditional wiring during reciprocating motion. The point-contact connection method completes signal transmission or power supply at the moment of contact, avoiding wire tangling, and at the same time, the elastic deformation of the pin and the conductive sheet 402 ensures contact stability.

[0051] The vending machine's product channel structure also includes a mounting frame 5. The mounting frame 5 is slidably connected to the guide portion 101 of the bracket 1, and the mounting frame 5 is used to load the product channel body 2. The sliding connection between the mounting frame 5 and the guide portion 101 forms an intermediate load-bearing structure, allowing the product channel body 2 to be quickly loaded and unloaded as a whole via the mounting frame 5.

[0052] The vending machine's cargo channel structure includes a bracket 1 comprising a first frame 102 and a second frame 103 symmetrically arranged. The first frame 102 and the second frame 103 are respectively installed at both ends of the cargo channel body 2, and the guide portions 101 of the first frame 102 and the second frame 103 extend along the same trajectory to jointly assist the smooth movement of the cargo channel body 2.

[0053] The symmetrical first and second frames 103 provide synchronous support from both ends of the cargo channel 2, and the guide parts 101 constrain the direction of movement along the same trajectory, solving the problem of offset of the cargo channel 2 caused by unilateral support and ensuring linearity of movement. Moreover, the weight is distributed at both ends, reducing local stress concentration, reducing wear on the guide parts 101, and suppressing movement swaying to prevent goods from getting stuck due to bumps.

[0054] The vending machine's product channel structure includes an auxiliary wheel 6 mounted on the product channel body 2. The auxiliary wheel 6 is rotatably connected to the product channel body 2 and rolls in cooperation with the guide part 101 as the product channel body 2 moves along the track, assisting its movement. This rolling cooperation between the auxiliary wheel 6 and the guide part 101 significantly reduces movement resistance, solving the problem of jamming caused by excessive friction when the product channel body 2 slides, ensuring smooth movement. Furthermore, the auxiliary wheel 6 is easy to replace, has low maintenance costs, and is adaptable to product channel bodies 2 of different weights, enhancing structural versatility.

[0055] In this embodiment, the resetting and unloading process of the cargo channel 2 is as follows: Initially, the cargo channel 2 is in the reset position, and the goods are suspended on the hook 204. During unloading, the drive source 301 of the drive assembly 3 is activated, and the transmission shaft 302 drives the rotating wheel 303 to rotate along the guide section 101. Supported by the symmetrical bracket 1 and with the assistance of the auxiliary wheel 6, the cargo channel 2 moves along the trajectory towards the unloading direction. Simultaneously, the power source 202 of the cargo channel 2 drives the transmission belt 203, and the hook 204 moves accordingly, transporting the goods to the unloading port. After unloading is completed, the drive source 301 reverses its rotation, and the rotating wheel 303 drives the cargo channel 2 to move in the opposite direction along the guide section 101, returning to the reset position, awaiting the next instruction.

[0056] 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 product channel structure for a vending machine, characterized in that, include: A bracket for fixed installation on a vending machine, the bracket having a guide part whose trajectory extends along the dispensing direction; The cargo channel is used to store goods. The cargo channel is connected to the guide section and the cargo channel moves along the guide section to reset or exit the warehouse.

2. The product channel structure for a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive assembly disposed between the bracket and the cargo channel body, the drive assembly being used to drive the cargo channel body to reset or move out of the warehouse along the guide portion.

3. The product channel structure for a vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive source, a transmission shaft, and a drive wheel. The drive source is installed on the cargo channel body, the transmission shaft is installed at the output end of the drive source, the drive wheel is installed on the transmission shaft, and the drive wheel is connected to the guide portion.

4. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, An auxiliary wheel is installed on the cargo channel body. The auxiliary wheel is rotatably connected to the cargo channel body and rolls in cooperation with the guide part when the cargo channel body moves along the trajectory.

5. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cargo channel body includes a housing, a power source, a transmission belt, and hooks. The housing is connected to the guide portion of the bracket. The power source is installed at one end of the housing. The transmission belt is wound between the output shaft of the power source and the other end of the housing. The hooks are spaced apart along the length of the transmission belt.

6. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket, which is slidably connected to the guide portion of the bracket, and the mounting bracket is used to load the cargo channel body.

7. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes a circuit board, with a conductive pin installed at one end of the cargo channel body, and a conductive sheet adapted to the conductive pin on the circuit board, and the conductive pin and the conductive sheet making point contact connection.

8. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first frame and a second frame arranged symmetrically. The first frame and the second frame are respectively installed at both ends of the cargo channel body, and the guide portions of the first frame and the second frame extend along the same trajectory to jointly assist the smooth movement of the cargo channel body.

9. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hook includes a suspension part and a connecting part. The suspension part has a J-shaped structure, and the connecting part is used to connect with the transmission belt. The opening direction of the suspension part is opposite to the movement direction of the transmission belt.

10. A product channel structure for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cargo channel is provided in several parts, and the cargo channel is arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the bracket guide. Each cargo channel is used to hang at least one commodity, so as to realize the classified storage and independent delivery of multiple commodities.

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