An automatic cup dispenser for a vending machine
By employing a design where each distributor corresponds to a torque motor in the automatic cup dropper, the complexity and maintenance difficulties of the main gear ring drive structure are solved, achieving an efficient and reliable cup dropping process.
CN224436977UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30HEBEI ZHIDING TECH CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEBEI ZHIDING TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The existing automatic cup dropper has a complex main gear drive structure, requires high manufacturing and installation precision, is prone to jamming and wear, is difficult to maintain, and the concentrated power leads to inconsistent motion.
Method used
Each distributor corresponds to a torque motor, and motion commands are uniformly distributed through a control circuit board. The main gear ring and bracket are eliminated, and the combination of torque motor and distributor achieves precise cup placement.
Benefits of technology
It simplifies the manufacturing and installation process, reduces the risk of wear and jamming, improves motion consistency and reliability, and reduces maintenance difficulty.
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Abstract
This utility model discloses an automatic cup dispenser for a vending machine, belonging to the technical field of cup dispenser technology. It includes a fixed base with a cup-dispensing hole at its center. A plurality of dispensers are distributed circumferentially around the cup-dispensing hole, with an even number of dispensers. The dispensers are symmetrically arranged in pairs, and the rotation directions of the symmetrically arranged dispensers are opposite. A torque motor for driving the dispensers is mounted on the lower end face of the fixed base, and the torque motors are electrically connected to a control circuit board. A stop pin for limiting the rotation stroke of the dispensers is mounted on the upper end face of the fixed base. This utility model only requires the rotation of the dispensers, without the participation of any other moving parts, thus solving the problems of assembly, clearance, friction, wear, and stress concentration of the main gear ring and various gear components.
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