Automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function, including first X -axis linear guide rail, X -axis linear drive module, Z -axis linear drive module and in -out goods mechanism, Z -axis linear drive module swing joint is between first X -axis linear guide rail and X -axis linear drive module, and in -out goods mechanism swing joint is on Z -axis linear drive module, in -out goods mechanism includes movable support, Y -axis goods receiving subassembly, push material subassembly and first baffle, and Y -axis goods receiving subassembly sets up on movable support, and the feeding end of Y -axis goods receiving subassembly is equipped with the goods inlet, and one side of Y -axis goods receiving subassembly is equipped with the goods outlet, and push material subassembly sets up on movable support, Y -axis goods receiving subassembly includes first side plate, second side plate, a plurality of conveying rollers, annular weighing sensor, belt transmission gear group, first servo motor, first material sensor and second material sensor, the utility model discloses's goods push -off efficiency is high, will not exist the phenomenon of goods jam, and with weighing function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically to a vending machine transfer platform with weighing function. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, saving manpower and facilitating transactions. Vending machines are a brand-new form of commercial retail that can automatically dispense goods based on the inserted coins, and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets.

[0003] However, existing vending machines suffer from poorly designed push mechanisms, resulting in low efficiency in pushing goods and sometimes even jamming. This necessitates calling maintenance personnel to open the cabinet and manually remove the goods, significantly impacting the user experience. Furthermore, traditional push mechanisms lack weighing capabilities, failing to detect empty boxes. This requires calling maintenance personnel before the goods reach the user, wasting time and negatively affecting their experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function. It has high efficiency in pushing goods, will not cause goods to get stuck, and has a weighing function, which can greatly improve the user experience of automatic vending machines.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function includes a first X-axis linear guide, an X-axis linear drive module, a Z-axis linear drive module, and an infeed / outfeed mechanism. The first X-axis linear guide and the X-axis linear drive module are arranged vertically opposite to each other. The Z-axis linear drive module is movably connected between the first X-axis linear guide and the X-axis linear drive module. The infeed / outfeed mechanism is movably connected to the Z-axis linear drive module.

[0007] The loading and unloading mechanism includes a movable support, a Y-axis receiving component, a pushing component, and a first baffle. The Y-axis receiving component is mounted on the movable support. The feeding end of the Y-axis receiving component has a feeding port, and the discharging end of the Y-axis receiving component is blocked by the first baffle. The first baffle is fixedly connected to the movable support. Goods are fed from the vending machine's shelf through the feeding port of the Y-axis receiving component and intercepted by the first baffle. The Y-axis receiving component has a discharging port on one side. The pushing component is mounted on the movable support, and the goods on the Y-axis receiving component are discharged from the discharging port under the action of the pushing component.

[0008] The Y-axis receiving assembly includes a first side plate, a second side plate, several conveyor rollers, an annular weighing sensor, a belt-driven gear set, a first servo motor, a first material sensor, and a second material sensor. The first and second side plates are arranged left and right on the movable support. The several conveyor rollers are rotatably connected between the first and second side plates along the Y-axis. Several annular weighing sensors are sleeved on the several conveyor rollers at intervals. The first servo motor is mounted on the first side plate, and the motor shaft of the first servo motor is connected to the several conveyor rollers through the belt-driven gear set. The discharge port is located on the second side plate. The first and second material sensors are arranged front and rear on the first side plate. The first material sensor detects the entry of goods, and the second material sensor detects the arrival of goods.

[0009] Furthermore, a second baffle is integrally formed on the first side plate, and the first material sensor and the second material sensor are arranged on the second baffle in front of and behind each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the pushing assembly includes a second X-axis linear guide, a transmission rack, a second servo motor, a movable block, and an L-shaped push block. The transmission rack and the second X-axis linear guide are arranged front and rear on the movable support. The second servo motor is movably connected to the second X-axis linear guide and is connected to the transmission rack via a transmission gear. The L-shaped push block is movably located on the plurality of conveying rollers. The horizontal portion of the L-shaped push block pushes the goods out of the plurality of conveying rollers. The vertical portion of the L-shaped push block is connected to the second servo motor via the movable block.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a feeding controller, the signal input terminal of which is connected to the first material sensor and the second material sensor respectively, and the signal output terminal of which is connected to the second servo motor.

[0012] Furthermore, the pusher controller is equipped with a positioner, which is used to set and control the second servo motor to perform an action after a specific time.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] (1) This utility model can realize independent transmission in the XYZ three-axis direction. The mutual cooperation between the three-axis transmission and the combination of the pusher assembly can significantly improve the pushing efficiency of goods.

[0015] (2) This utility model provides a weighing function by installing several annular weighing sensors spaced apart on several conveyor rollers of the loading and unloading mechanism. When the goods are empty, they can be detected in time. At the same time, with the support of several annular weighing sensors, the goods can be suspended on several conveyor rollers, thereby reducing the friction between the conveyor rollers and preventing the goods from getting stuck.

[0016] (3) This utility model is equipped with a first material sensor, a second material sensor and a pusher controller. The first material sensor detects the entry of goods and the second material sensor detects the arrival of goods. When the goods arrive, a signal is sent to the pusher controller. The pusher controller receives the signal and performs a pushing action after a set time, thereby realizing the intelligent requirements for loading and unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a three-axis automatic vending machine transfer platform provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a three-axis automatic vending machine transfer platform provided by this utility model. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0021] To illustrate the technical solution described in this utility model, specific embodiments are described below.

[0022] Example

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2This embodiment provides an automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function, including a first X-axis linear guide rail 1, an X-axis linear drive module 2, a Z-axis linear drive module 3, and an infeed / outfeed mechanism 4. The first X-axis linear guide rail 1 and the X-axis linear drive module 2 are arranged vertically opposite each other. The Z-axis linear drive module 3 is movably connected between the first X-axis linear guide rail 1 and the X-axis linear drive module 2, and can move along the X-axis direction under the action of the X-axis linear drive module 2. The infeed / outfeed mechanism 4 is movably connected to the Z-axis linear drive module 3, and goods are loaded and unloaded through the infeed / outfeed mechanism 4. The infeed / outfeed mechanism 4 can move along the Z-axis direction under the action of the Z-axis linear drive module 3.

[0024] Specifically, the loading / unloading mechanism 4 includes a movable support 41, a Y-axis receiving component, a pushing component, and a first baffle 44. The Y-axis receiving component is mounted on the movable support 41. The feeding end of the Y-axis receiving component has a feeding port, and the discharging end of the Y-axis receiving component is blocked by the first baffle 44, which is fixedly connected to the movable support 41. Goods enter the vending machine's shelf through the feeding port of the Y-axis receiving component and are intercepted by the first baffle 44. The Y-axis receiving component has a discharging port on one side. The pushing component is mounted on the movable support 41, and the goods on the Y-axis receiving component are discharged from the discharging port under the action of the pushing component.

[0025] The Y-axis receiving assembly includes a first side plate 421, a second side plate 422, several conveyor rollers 423, an annular weighing sensor 424, a belt-driven gear set 425, a first servo motor 426, a first material sensor 427, and a second material sensor 428. The first side plate 421 and the second side plate 422 are arranged on the movable support 41. The several conveyor rollers 423 are rotatably connected between the first side plate 421 and the second side plate 422 along the Y-axis. Several annular weighing sensors 424 are sleeved on the several conveyor rollers 423 at intervals. The first servo motor 426 is arranged on the first side plate 421. The motor shaft of the first servo motor 426 is connected to the several conveyor rollers 423 through the belt-driven gear set 425. A second baffle 429 is integrally formed on the first side plate 421. The outlet is located on the second side plate 422. The first material sensor 427 and the second material sensor 428 are arranged on the second baffle 429 one after the other. The first servo motor 426 drives several conveyor rollers 423 to convey goods in the Y-axis direction via a belt-driven gear set 425. When goods come out of the vending machine's shelf and onto the conveyor rollers 423, the first material sensor 427 detects the entry of the goods, and the second material sensor 428 detects the arrival of the goods. After the goods arrive, the ring-shaped weighing sensors 424 on the conveyor rollers 423 can detect the weight of the goods, and the goods can be suspended on the conveyor rollers 423 with the support of the ring-shaped weighing sensors 424.

[0026] Specifically, the pushing assembly includes a second X-axis linear guide 431, a transmission rack 432, a second servo motor 433, a movable block 434, and an L-shaped pusher 435. The transmission rack 432 and the second X-axis linear guide 431 are arranged front and rear on the movable support 41. The second servo motor 433 is movably connected to the second X-axis linear guide 431 and is connected to the transmission rack 432 via a transmission gear 436. The L-shaped pusher 435 is located on several conveying rollers 423, and the goods are pushed from the lateral portion of the L-shaped pusher 435. The material is pushed out by several conveyor rollers 423. The vertical part of the L-shaped pusher block 435 is connected to the second servo motor 433 by a movable block 434. The material pushing assembly also includes a material pushing controller 437. The signal input terminal of the material pushing controller 437 is connected to the first material sensor 427 and the second material sensor 428 respectively. The signal output terminal of the material pushing controller 437 is connected to the second servo motor 433. The material pushing controller 437 is equipped with a positioner. The positioner is used to set and control the second servo motor 433 to perform an action after a specific time.

[0027] During operation, the X-axis linear drive module 2 drives the loading / unloading mechanism 4 to move along the X-axis, and the Z-axis linear drive module 3 drives the loading / unloading mechanism 4 to move along the Z-axis to the goods position on the vending machine's shelf. Goods are received from the Y-axis direction via several conveyor rollers 423. First, the entry of goods is detected by the first material sensor 427. When the goods are in place, the second material sensor 428 detects them and sends a signal to the pusher controller 437. At the same time, the ring-shaped weighing sensors 424 on the several conveyor rollers 423 weigh the goods. After receiving the signal, the pusher controller 437 executes the pushing action after a set time (waiting for the goods to move to the vending machine's dispensing port under the action of the X-axis linear drive module 2 and the Z-axis linear drive module 3). When the pushing action is executed, the second servo motor 433 drives the L-shaped pusher block 435 to push the goods out from the several conveyor rollers 423.

[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function, characterized in that: It includes a first X-axis linear guide, an X-axis linear drive module, a Z-axis linear drive module, and an infeed / outfeed mechanism. The first X-axis linear guide and the X-axis linear drive module are arranged vertically opposite each other. The Z-axis linear drive module is movably connected between the first X-axis linear guide and the X-axis linear drive module. The infeed / outfeed mechanism is movably connected to the Z-axis linear drive module. The loading and unloading mechanism includes a movable support, a Y-axis receiving component, a pushing component, and a first baffle. The Y-axis receiving component is mounted on the movable support. The feeding end of the Y-axis receiving component has a feeding port, and the discharging end of the Y-axis receiving component is blocked by the first baffle. The first baffle is fixedly connected to the movable support. Goods are fed from the vending machine's shelf through the feeding port of the Y-axis receiving component and intercepted by the first baffle. The Y-axis receiving component has a discharging port on one side. The pushing component is mounted on the movable support, and the goods on the Y-axis receiving component are discharged from the discharging port under the action of the pushing component. The Y-axis receiving assembly includes a first side plate, a second side plate, several conveyor rollers, an annular weighing sensor, a belt-driven gear set, a first servo motor, a first material sensor, and a second material sensor. The first and second side plates are arranged left and right on the movable support. The several conveyor rollers are rotatably connected between the first and second side plates along the Y-axis. Several annular weighing sensors are sleeved on the several conveyor rollers at intervals. The first servo motor is mounted on the first side plate, and the motor shaft of the first servo motor is connected to the several conveyor rollers through the belt-driven gear set. The discharge port is located on the second side plate. The first and second material sensors are arranged front and rear on the first side plate. The first material sensor detects the entry of goods, and the second material sensor detects the arrival of goods.

2. The automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second baffle is integrally formed on the first side plate, and the first material sensor and the second material sensor are arranged on the second baffle in front of and behind each other.

3. The automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing assembly includes a second X-axis linear guide, a transmission rack, a second servo motor, a movable block, and an L-shaped pusher. The transmission rack and the second X-axis linear guide are arranged front and rear on the movable support. The second servo motor is movably connected to the second X-axis linear guide and is driven by the transmission rack through a transmission gear. The L-shaped pusher is movably located on the plurality of conveying rollers. The horizontal portion of the L-shaped pusher pushes the goods out of the plurality of conveying rollers. The vertical portion of the L-shaped pusher is connected to the second servo motor through the movable block.

4. The automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a feeding controller, the signal input terminal of which is connected to the first material sensor and the second material sensor respectively, and the signal output terminal of which is connected to the second servo motor.

5. The automatic vending machine transfer platform with weighing function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pusher controller is equipped with a positioner, which is used to set and control the second servo motor to perform an action after a specific time.

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