A vending machine product channel structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of vending machines and discloses a vending machine channel structure, including a vending machine with multiple channels. A material drop trough is located at one end of each channel. Sliding blocks are arranged on both sides of the material drop trough. A fixed plate is located at one end of each sliding block, and a material receiving net is located between the two fixed plates. An anti-fall net is fixedly connected to the material receiving net on the fixed plate. A moving mechanism drives the material receiving net to slide on the vending machine. A baffle is located on the bottom surface of the vending machine. The advantage of this utility model compared to the prior art is that, by setting up sliding blocks, fixed plates, and a material receiving net, when a beverage is purchased, the moving mechanism drives the sliding block to move below the beverage that is about to fall, causing the beverage to fall onto the material receiving net. Then, the moving mechanism drives the sliding block to move to the bottom of the material drop trough, thus ensuring the beverage falls stably into the trough, preventing the beverage from falling and causing the bottle to expand or even explode.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that automatically dispenses goods based on the amount of money inserted. Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation; they are not limited by time or location, and they save manpower and facilitate transactions.

[0003] When purchasing beverages, the vending machine pushes the beverage to the front space, and then the beverage falls into the dispensing slot. Since most existing vending machines do not have a cushioning structure and the beverages are placed at a high position, and the beverages contain carbonated drinks such as Coca-Cola and Sprite, the carbon dioxide inside is released after falling and impacting the bottle, causing the bottle to expand, which may lead to an explosion in severe cases. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that most existing vending machines do not have a cushioning structure. When carbonated beverages are dropped, they release carbon dioxide, causing the bottle to expand and potentially explode.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a vending machine channel structure, including a vending machine, the vending machine having multiple channels, a material discharge chute at one end of the channel, sliders arranged on both sides of the vending machine sliding within the material discharge chute, a fixed plate at one end of each slider, a material receiving net between the two fixed plates, an anti-fall net fixedly connected to the material receiving net on the fixed plate, a moving mechanism for driving the material receiving net to slide on the vending machine, and a baffle plate on the bottom surface of the vending machine with a through hole communicating with the material discharge chute.

[0008] As an improvement, the moving mechanism includes two support plates mounted on the vending machine, with a rotating shaft rotatably mounted between the two support plates. A motor is mounted on the support plate to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. A take-up roller is arranged on both sides of the rotating shaft, and a connecting rope is wound around the take-up roller. One end of the connecting rope passes through the vending machine and is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0009] As an improvement, the vending machine is provided with corresponding sliding grooves on both sides, and the slider is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The connecting rope passes through the vending machine and is connected to the top of the slider in the sliding groove.

[0010] As an improvement, the front of the vending machine is provided with glass.

[0011] As an improvement, a second baffle is hinged to the through hole, and the ends of the second baffle are magnetically connected to the first baffle.

[0012] As an improvement, a sponge pad is laid at the bottom of the material chute inside the vending machine.

[0013] As an improvement, a counterweight is provided on the bottom surface of the slider.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] By setting up a slider, a fixed plate, and a receiving net, when a beverage is purchased, the moving mechanism drives the slider to move below the beverage that is about to fall, and the beverage falls onto the receiving net. Then, the moving mechanism drives the slider to move to the bottom of the discharge trough, so that the beverage falls stably into the discharge trough, thereby preventing the beverage from falling and causing the bottle to expand or even explode. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of a vending machine's product channel structure according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the product channel structure of a vending machine according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of section A of the product channel structure of a vending machine according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view of a vending machine's cargo channel structure anti-fall net and its external connecting parts, according to this utility model.

[0021] As shown in the figure: 1. Vending machine; 2. Product channel; 3. Material drop chute; 4. Slider; 5. Fixed plate; 6. Material receiving net; 7. Moving mechanism; 8. Baffle one; 9. Through hole; 10. Anti-fall net; 11. Support plate; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Rewind roller; 14. Connecting rope; 15. Slide groove; 16. Motor; 17. Baffle two; 18. Counterweight; 19. Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] As per the instructions Figures 1 to 3As shown, a vending machine's product channel structure includes a vending machine 1, which has multiple product channels 2. A material drop trough 3 is located at one end of each product channel 2. A sponge pad is laid at the bottom of the material drop trough 3. A guide plate 19 is located at the end of each product channel 2. Sliding sliders 4 are arranged on both sides of the vending machine 1 within the material drop trough 3. A fixing plate 5 is located at one end of each slider 4. A receiving net 6 is located between the two fixing plates 5. The receiving net 6 has a certain curvature, allowing beverages to slide towards the center when they fall onto it, facilitating subsequent retrieval. The fixed plate 5 is provided with a fall prevention net 10 fixedly connected to the receiving net 6. The vending machine 1 is provided with a moving mechanism 7 that drives the receiving net 6 to slide. The bottom surface of the vending machine 1 is provided with a baffle 8. The baffle 8 is provided with a through hole 9 that communicates with the discharge chute 3. A second baffle 17 is hinged to the through hole 9 and the end of the second baffle 17 is magnetically connected to the first baffle 8. By setting a guide plate 19, the beverage can fall onto the receiving net 6. By setting the fall prevention net 10, the beverage is prevented from falling directly after being poured. By setting the second baffle 17, external heat can be isolated to prevent the loss of cold air inside the vending machine 1.

[0024] As per the instructions Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the moving mechanism 7 includes two support plates 11 mounted on the vending machine 1, with a rotating shaft 12 rotatably mounted between the two support plates 11. A motor 16 is mounted on each support plate 11 to drive the rotating shaft 12 to rotate. A take-up roller 13 is mounted on the rotating shaft 12 with corresponding sides on both sides. A connecting rope 14 is wound around the take-up roller 13, with one end of the connecting rope 14 passing through the vending machine 1 and fixedly connected to the slider 4.

[0025] The vending machine 1 is provided with corresponding slide grooves 15 on both sides. The slider 4 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 15. The connecting rope 14 passes through the vending machine 1 and is connected to the top of the slider 4 in the slide groove 15. The bottom surface of the slider 4 is provided with a counterweight 18. By setting the counterweight 18, the connecting rope 14 can be kept taut.

[0026] In practical use, when purchasing a beverage, the motor drives the take-up roller 13 to rotate, which causes the connecting rope 14 to wind up. The connecting rope 14 drives the slider 4 to slide. When it moves to the bottom of the beverage to be dropped, it stops. At this time, the delivery channel 2 pushes the beverage out. The beverage falls into the receiving net 6 through the guide plate 19. The anti-fall net 10 can prevent the beverage from tipping over and falling off the receiving net 6. Then, the motor 16 drives the take-up roller 13 to reverse, and the take-up roller 13 unwinds. The connecting rope 14 becomes longer, and the slider 4 moves down. When the slider 4 moves to the bottom of the dropping trough 3, it stops. Then, the user reaches into the through hole 9 through the baffle 2 17 to take out the beverage.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0029] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vending machine channel structure, comprising a vending machine (1), wherein the vending machine (1) is provided with a plurality of channels (2), and a material discharge chute (3) is provided at one end of each channel (2) within the vending machine (1), characterized in that: The vending machine (1) has two sliders (4) arranged on opposite sides sliding inside the material chute (3). One end of each slider (4) is provided with a fixing plate (5), and a material receiving net (6) is provided between the two fixing plates (5). The fixing plate (5) is provided with an anti-fall net (10) fixedly connected to the material receiving net (6). The vending machine (1) is provided with a moving mechanism (7) that drives the material receiving net (6) to slide. The bottom surface of the vending machine (1) is provided with a baffle (8), and the baffle (8) is provided with a through hole (9) communicating with the material chute (3).

2. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (7) includes two support plates (11) mounted on the vending machine (1). A rotating shaft (12) is rotatably mounted between the two support plates (11). A motor (16) is mounted on the support plate (11) to drive the rotating shaft (12) to rotate. A take-up roller (13) is mounted on the rotating shaft (12) with corresponding sides. A connecting rope (14) is wound around the take-up roller (13). One end of the connecting rope (14) passes through the vending machine (1) and is fixedly connected to the slider (4).

3. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vending machine (1) is provided with corresponding slide grooves (15) on both sides. The slider (4) is slidably disposed in the slide groove (15). The connecting rope (14) passes through the vending machine (1) and is connected to the top of the slider (4) in the slide groove (15).

4. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo channel (2) is provided with a guide plate (19) at its end.

5. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second baffle (17) is hinged to the through hole (9), and the end of the second baffle (17) is magnetically connected to the first baffle (8).

6. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vending machine (1) has a sponge pad at the bottom of the material chute (3).

7. The vending machine product channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the slider (4) is provided with a counterweight (18).

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