A new type of intelligent vending cabinet convenient for top disassembly and maintenance and having a drainage and water guide function

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of intelligent vending machine technology, specifically a novel intelligent vending machine with easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage and water guiding functions. It includes a top cover, with a maintenance sheet metal installed in the middle of the top cover. The top cover and the maintenance sheet metal are connected by a detachable structure. Water-blocking ribs are provided at the assembly gap between the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal, forming a water storage trough to prevent water from seeping into the cabinet. A water guiding channel is provided on one side of the water storage trough, through which accumulated water is drained to a drain outlet. An intelligent kit is installed inside the top cover. In this novel intelligent vending machine with easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage and water guiding functions, the water-blocking ribs at the assembly gap between the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal form a water storage trough, effectively preventing rainwater from seeping into the cabinet. The water storage trough and the water guiding channel work together to direct accumulated water to the drain outlet, preventing backflow.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent vending machine technology, specifically to a new type of intelligent vending machine that is easy to disassemble and repair at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the unmanned retail industry, smart vending machines, as a convenient self-service shopping device, are widely used in public places such as shopping malls, schools, and communities. However, existing smart vending machines still have the following shortcomings in their structural design:

[0003] Traditional vending machines often feature a one-piece design for the top cover, requiring the entire top cover to be disassembled for installation and maintenance of internal intelligent components (such as temperature control and communication modules), which is complex and time-consuming. Although some devices have access ports, these ports are often small, forcing after-sales personnel to operate in confined spaces, resulting in low maintenance efficiency.

[0004] Gaps easily form at the connection between the top cover and the sheet metal for maintenance, allowing rainwater or condensation to seep into the cabinet, potentially causing short circuits or component damage. While some devices use sealing strips for waterproofing, these strips age and fail over time, reducing their waterproofing performance. Existing vending machines often have simple drainage holes lacking effective water-guiding structures. In heavy rain or flooded conditions, these holes can easily become clogged with debris, causing rainwater to backflow into the cabinet and disrupting normal operation. 4G antenna cables often pass directly through the top cover without proper sealing, allowing rainwater to seep into the cabinet along the cable bundle. Furthermore, antennas are often fixed to the top cover with screws, requiring repeated disassembly and reassembly, which can loosen or damage the antenna connector. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a new type of intelligent vending machine that is easy to disassemble and repair from the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the easy formation of gaps at the connection between the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal, which allows rainwater or condensate to seep into the inside of the cabinet through the gaps, resulting in short circuits or damage to components.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a novel intelligent vending machine that is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions. It includes a top cover, a maintenance sheet metal is installed in the middle of the top cover, the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal are connected by a detachable structure, a water-blocking rib is provided at the assembly gap between the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal, a water storage trough is formed between the top cover and the water-blocking rib to prevent water from seeping into the inside of the box, a water guiding trough is provided on one side of the water storage trough, and the accumulated water is discharged to the drain outlet through the water guiding trough, and an intelligent kit is installed inside the top cover.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the cover is provided with an access port, and the access panel is placed over the access port. The access panel is fixed to the pillar of the cover with four screws. After-sales personnel only need to disassemble the access panel to repair or replace the smart kit and internal wiring harness.

[0008] Preferably, a 4G antenna is included, with the antenna cable leading out from the antenna hole on the right side of the top cover. A magnetic absorbing plate is installed on the bottom outer wall of the antenna hole, and the antenna hole is magnetically attached to the maintenance sheet metal. The antenna hole and the 4G antenna are sealed by a wire hole plug to prevent rainwater from seeping in.

[0009] Preferably, the water storage tank is provided with a water guiding step near the water guiding channel. When the water level rises, the accumulated water flows into the drain outlet through the water guiding step.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the top cover is provided with a water guiding slope near the antenna hole, and the water guiding slope is connected to the drain outlet to guide rainwater to flow along the slope to the drain outlet.

[0011] Preferably, the water-guiding step is integrally formed with the top cover to guide the directional discharge of accumulated water.

[0012] Preferably, the wire hole plug is made of elastic rubber and has an annular sealing groove inside. After the 4G antenna wire passes through the annular sealing groove, the sealing groove shrinks and fits tightly against the wire harness to achieve waterproof sealing.

[0013] Preferably, the surface of the water-guiding slope is provided with a hydrophobic coating, which is made of nano-scale hydrophobic material, so that rainwater forms water droplets on the slope and quickly rolls off to the drain outlet.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This novel smart vending machine, which features easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage functions, effectively solves the technical challenges of existing smart vending machines in terms of ease of maintenance, waterproof performance, and drainage efficiency through several innovative designs. The specific technical effects are as follows:

[0016] The top cover and the maintenance sheet metal are connected by a detachable structure. After-sales personnel only need to remove four screws to quickly remove the maintenance sheet metal without disassembling the entire top cover, significantly shortening maintenance time. Water-retaining ribs are installed at the assembly gaps between the top cover and the maintenance sheet metal, forming a water storage tank to effectively prevent rainwater from seeping into the cabinet. The water storage tank works in conjunction with the water guide channel to direct accumulated water to the drain outlet, preventing backflow. Double waterproofing measures are used at key connection points to prevent rainwater or condensation from entering, extending the equipment's service life.

[0017] A water-guiding step is installed near the water-guiding channel in the water storage tank. When the water level rises, the accumulated water flows quickly into the drain outlet through the water-guiding step, preventing water stagnation. The top of the cover is designed with a water-guiding slope, and the surface is coated with a nano-level hydrophobic coating, causing rainwater to form droplets and quickly roll off to the drain outlet, further accelerating drainage and preventing rainwater backflow. Magnetic antenna fixation: The 4G antenna is fixed to the maintenance sheet metal by magnetic attraction. The cable exit is sealed with an elastic rubber cable hole plug to prevent rainwater seepage. The magnetic design facilitates quick disassembly and installation, avoiding repeated disassembly and assembly that could cause the antenna interface to loosen or be damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the threading hole plug in this utility model;

[0021] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0022] 1. Sheet metal repair; 2. 4G antenna; 3. Wiring hole plug; 4. Water-blocking rib; 5. Top cover; 51. Water guide channel; 52. Antenna hole; 53. Water guide slope; 54. Drain outlet; 55. Water guide step; 56. Water storage tank; 6. Smart kit. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] This utility model provides a novel intelligent vending machine that is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the device includes a top cover 5, with a maintenance sheet metal 1 installed in the middle of the top cover 5. The top cover 5 and the maintenance sheet metal 1 are connected by a detachable structure. Water-blocking ribs 4 are provided at the assembly gap between the top cover 5 and the maintenance sheet metal 1. A water storage tank 56 is formed between the top cover 5 and the water-blocking ribs 4 to prevent water from seeping into the interior of the tank. A water guide channel 51 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 56, and the accumulated water is discharged to the drain outlet 54 through the water guide channel 51. A smart kit 6 is installed inside the top cover 5.

[0025] In this embodiment, the top of the top cover 5 is provided with an inspection port, and the inspection sheet metal 1 covers the inspection port. The inspection sheet metal 1 is fixed to the pillar of the top cover 5 by four screws. After-sales personnel only need to disassemble the inspection sheet metal 1 to repair or replace the smart kit 6 and internal wiring harness.

[0026] Specifically, it includes a 4G antenna 2. The wire of the 4G antenna 2 is led out from the antenna hole 52 on the right side of the top cover 5. A magnetic absorbing plate is installed on the bottom outer wall of the antenna hole 52. The antenna hole 52 is magnetically attached to the inspection sheet metal 1. The antenna hole 52 and the 4G antenna 2 are sealed by the wire hole plug 3 to prevent rainwater from seeping in.

[0027] Furthermore, a water guide step 55 is provided in the water storage tank 56 near the water guide channel 51. When the water level rises, the accumulated water flows into the drain outlet 54 through the water guide step 55.

[0028] Furthermore, a water-guiding slope 53 is provided on the top of the top cover 5 near the antenna hole 52. The water-guiding slope 53 is connected to the drain outlet 54 and is used to guide rainwater to flow along the slope to the drain outlet 54.

[0029] Furthermore, the water-guiding step 55 is integrally formed with the top cover 5 to guide the directional discharge of accumulated water.

[0030] Furthermore, the wire hole plug 3 is made of elastic rubber and has an annular sealing groove inside. After the wire of the 4G antenna 2 passes through the annular sealing groove, the sealing groove shrinks and fits tightly against the wire harness to achieve waterproof sealing.

[0031] Furthermore, the surface of the water-guiding slope 53 is provided with a hydrophobic coating. The hydrophobic coating uses nano-scale hydrophobic materials, which allows rainwater to form water droplets on the slope and quickly roll off to the drain outlet.

[0032] This utility model's novel intelligent vending machine, which is easy to disassemble and repair from the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, allows after-sales personnel to remove and inspect the sheet metal 1 by simply removing four screws, quickly repairing or replacing the intelligent kit 6 and internal wiring harness, significantly improving repair efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

[0033] The water storage tank 56 effectively prevents rainwater from seeping into the enclosure. The water guide trough 51 works in conjunction with the drain outlet 54 to ensure directional drainage of accumulated water, preventing backflow and improving the equipment's waterproof performance. Magnetic fixing facilitates quick disassembly and installation, avoiding repeated disassembly and assembly that could loosen or damage the antenna interface. The elastic rubber material and annular sealing groove design of the cable hole plug 3 achieve a waterproof seal, ensuring communication stability. The water guide step 55 is integrally formed with the top cover 5, ensuring directional drainage of accumulated water, preventing water stagnation and improving drainage efficiency. The water guide slope 53 guides rainwater along the slope to the drain outlet 54, preventing rainwater from accumulating on the top of the top cover and further enhancing drainage performance. This avoids water leakage problems caused by assembly errors, improves structural reliability, and reduces the failure rate. After the 4G antenna 2's cable passes through the annular sealing groove, the sealing groove contracts tightly against the cable bundle, achieving a waterproof seal, preventing rainwater infiltration, and ensuring communication stability.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the electronic components in the above-mentioned components, such as the 4G antenna 2 in this embodiment, are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. In the idle part of this device, all the above-mentioned electronic components are connected by wires. The specific connection method should refer to the working order of each electronic component in the above working principle to complete the electrical connection. All of these are technologies known in the art.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel intelligent vending machine with easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage and water guiding functions, comprising a top cover (5), characterized in that: The top cover (5) is equipped with a maintenance sheet metal (1) in the middle. The top cover (5) and the maintenance sheet metal (1) are connected by a detachable structure. Water-blocking ribs (4) are provided at the assembly gap between the top cover (5) and the maintenance sheet metal (1). A water storage tank (56) is formed between the top cover (5) and the water-blocking ribs (4) to prevent water from seeping into the box. A water guide channel (51) is provided on one side of the water storage tank (56). The accumulated water is discharged to the drain outlet (54) through the water guide channel (51). A smart kit (6) is installed inside the top cover (5).

2. The novel intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, which is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, is characterized in that: The top of the cover (5) is provided with an inspection port. The inspection sheet metal (1) covers the inspection port and is fixed to the pillar of the cover (5) by four screws. After-sales personnel only need to disassemble the inspection sheet metal (1) to repair or replace the smart kit (6) and internal wiring harness.

3. The novel intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, which is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, is characterized in that: Includes a 4G antenna (2), the wire of which is led out from the antenna hole (52) on the right side of the top cover (5). A magnetic absorbing plate is installed on the bottom outer wall of the antenna hole (52). The antenna hole (52) is magnetically attached to the maintenance sheet metal (1). The antenna hole (52) and the 4G antenna (2) are sealed by a wire hole plug (3) to prevent rainwater from seeping in.

4. The novel intelligent vending machine according to claim 1, which is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, is characterized in that: The water storage tank (56) is provided with a water guiding step (55) near the water guiding channel (51). When the water level rises, the accumulated water flows into the drain outlet (54) through the water guiding step (55).

5. The novel intelligent vending machine with easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage and water guiding functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (5) has a water guiding slope (53) near the antenna hole (52) at the top. The water guiding slope (53) is connected to the drain outlet (54) and is used to guide rainwater to flow along the slope to the drain outlet (54).

6. The novel intelligent vending machine according to claim 4, which is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, is characterized in that: The water-guiding step (55) is integrally formed with the top cover (5) and is used to guide the directional discharge of accumulated water.

7. The novel intelligent vending machine according to claim 3, which is easy to disassemble and maintain at the top and has drainage and water guiding functions, is characterized in that: The wire hole plug (3) is made of elastic rubber and has an annular sealing groove inside. After the wire of the 4G antenna (2) passes through the annular sealing groove, the sealing groove shrinks and fits tightly against the wire harness to achieve waterproof sealing.

8. The novel intelligent vending machine with easy top disassembly and maintenance and drainage and water guiding functions according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the water-guiding slope (53) is provided with a hydrophobic coating. The hydrophobic coating uses nano-level hydrophobic materials, which causes rainwater to form water droplets on the slope and quickly roll down to the drain outlet.

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