vending machines with packaging function

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic vending machine with a packaging function. The vending machine includes a storage cabinet and a control cabinet arranged side-by-side. A conveyor belt mechanism is located below the storage cabinet. The control cabinet contains a planar motion mechanism, a packaging mechanism, and a moving platform mounted on the planar motion mechanism. The packaging mechanism includes an inlet slide and a dispensing slide located below the inlet slide. The moving platform includes a platform cover and a platform conveying assembly. The platform cover has a platform inlet, a platform outlet, and a platform retrieval slot. The platform inlet corresponds to the item dispensing slot of the storage cabinet, the platform outlet corresponds to the packaging mechanism, and the platform retrieval slot corresponds to the retrieval window of the control cabinet. The moving platform moves between the item dispensing slot, the inlet slide, the dispensing slide, and the retrieval window, driven by the planar motion mechanism. This utility model's automatic vending machine has an automatic packaging function, saving customers packaging time and improving customer experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a vending machine with packaging function. Background Technology

[0002] Most vending machines on the market currently do not have a packaging function. Some merchants, in order to provide customers with a better shopping experience, will hang plastic bags on the outside of the machine or provide rolls of plastic bags inside, with a notch on the machine for easy bag dispensing. Vending machines without packaging functions offer a poor experience and compromise privacy when purchasing large quantities of goods. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine with packaging function, which aims to solve the technical problem that existing automatic vending machines cannot automatically package items.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an automatic vending machine with packaging function, including a storage cabinet and a control cabinet arranged side by side. The storage cabinet has an item dispensing port on the side facing the control cabinet, and a conveyor belt mechanism is arranged below the storage cabinet. The end of the conveyor belt mechanism near the control cabinet is aligned with the item dispensing port.

[0005] A retrieval window is provided on one side of the control cabinet, and a planar motion mechanism, a packaging mechanism, and a mobile platform mounted on the planar motion mechanism are provided inside the control cabinet.

[0006] The packaging mechanism is equipped with an inlet slide and an outlet slide located below the inlet slide;

[0007] The mobile platform includes a platform cover and a platform conveying assembly. The platform cover has a platform inlet, a platform outlet, and a platform retrieval outlet, which are arranged opposite each other. The platform outlet corresponds to the platform retrieval outlet, the platform inlet corresponds to the item outlet, the platform outlet corresponds to the bag inlet slide and the outlet slide of the packaging mechanism, and the platform retrieval outlet corresponds to the retrieval window. The platform conveying assembly is located inside the platform cover, and the conveying path of the platform conveying assembly is configured to transport items between the platform outlet and the platform retrieval outlet.

[0008] The mobile platform moves between the item outlet, the bag inlet slide, the outlet slide, and the retrieval window, driven by the planar motion mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the conveyor belt mechanism includes a profile frame, the profile frame being provided with a drive shaft and an auxiliary shaft; a conveyor belt is sleeved between the drive shaft and the auxiliary shaft; the drive shaft is connected to a drive motor; and a through-beam photoelectric detection device is provided at one end of the profile frame near the control cabinet.

[0010] Preferably, the mobile platform further includes a platform support frame, the platform cover is installed around the platform support frame, and an item detection device is provided on the platform support frame; the item detection device is a pressure sensor or a through-beam photoelectric sensor.

[0011] Preferably, the platform support frame consists of a base plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a third side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the two ends of the third side plate are respectively connected to the second side plate and the third side plate. The transmitter and receiver of the through-beam photoelectric sensor are respectively mounted on the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0012] Preferably, the platform conveying assembly is disposed at the bottom of the platform support frame; the platform conveying assembly includes a drive motor, a gear set, a drive roller, a driven roller, and a platform conveyor belt; the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the gear set, and the gear set is drivenly connected to the drive roller; the platform conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive roller and the driven roller arranged in parallel.

[0013] Preferably, the packaging machine body includes a frame, a feeding mechanism, an opening mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a blowing device; the feeding mechanism, the opening mechanism, the sealing mechanism, and the blowing device are all mounted on the frame; the opening mechanism is located at the front end of the feeding mechanism; the sealing mechanism is located below the opening mechanism; and the blowing device is located above the feeding mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, the planar motion mechanism includes a Y-axis lifting assembly, an X-axis moving assembly, a sliding block, and two sliding supports; the Y-axis lifting assembly is vertically arranged inside the control cabinet, and the X-axis moving assembly is horizontally arranged inside the control cabinet; the two sliding supports are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the X-axis moving assembly, and each is provided with a sliding connection part and an extension part connected to the sliding connection part; the sliding connection part is slidably mounted on the Y-axis lifting assembly, and the extension part is fixedly connected to the X-axis moving assembly; the sliding block is slidably mounted on the X-axis moving assembly on one side, and fixedly connected to the moving platform on the other side.

[0015] Preferably, the extension of the sliding bracket extends horizontally along the Z-direction, and the extension length of the extension along the Z-direction is greater than or equal to 0.5 times the width of the moving platform.

[0016] Preferably, the Y-axis lifting assembly includes a first column and a second column arranged in parallel, with the first column positioned away from the item outlet; a first transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the first column, and a second transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the second column; a transmission shaft is provided at the top between the first column and the second column, with both ends of the transmission shaft connected to the driven pulleys of the first and second transmission belts, respectively; a first drive motor is provided at the bottom of the first column or the second column, and the first drive motor is connected to the driving pulley of the first or the second transmission belt.

[0017] The X-axis moving component includes a horizontal guide rail, on which a third transmission belt and a second drive motor for driving the third transmission belt are disposed.

[0018] Preferably, the locker includes a spring-loaded storage cabinet and a sliding storage cabinet arranged in parallel; the control cabinet includes a cabinet door, a touch screen, a receipt printer, and a QR code scanner respectively installed on the cabinet door.

[0019] The aforementioned vending machine with packaging function has an automatic packaging mechanism installed inside the control cabinet, saving customers time when packing large quantities of goods, improving customer experience, and ensuring the privacy of the goods. By setting up bag inlet slides and outlet slides on the packaging mechanism, the entire process of goods entering the bag → packaging operation → packaged output can be automated, improving packaging efficiency and ensuring that the goods are shipped out intact. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic vending machine with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control cabinet of an automatic vending machine with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross section along line AA in section 2;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the planar motion mechanism and the moving platform of an automatic vending machine with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor belt mechanism of an automatic vending machine with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile platform with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile platform with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a packaging mechanism with packaging function in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The serial numbers in the diagram are explained in detail below:

[0030] 1. Locker; 2. Control cabinet; 201. Retrieval window; 202. Touch screen; 203. Receipt printer; 204. QR code scanner; 3. Conveyor belt mechanism; 301. Profile frame; 302. Conveyor belt; 303. Drive shaft; 304. Auxiliary shaft; 305. Through-beam photoelectric detection device; 4. Moving platform; 401. Platform cover; 402. Platform inlet; 403. Platform retrieval port; 404. Platform outlet; 405. Platform conveyor assembly; 4051. Drive motor; 4052. Gear set; 4053. Drive roller; 4054. Driven roller; 4055. Platform conveyor belt; 406 1. Platform support frame; 407. Through-beam photoelectric sensor; 5. Packaging mechanism; 501. Packaging machine body; 5011. Frame; 5012. Feeding mechanism; 5013. Opening mechanism; 5014. Sealing mechanism; 502. Bag inlet slide; 503. Outlet slide; 6. Planar motion mechanism; 601. Y-axis lifting assembly; 6011. First column; 6012. Second column; 6013. Drive shaft; 6014. First drive motor; 602. X-axis moving assembly; 6021. Horizontal guide rail; 6022. Second drive motor; 603. Sliding block; 604. Sliding bracket; 7. Packaging machine mounting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0032] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0033] It should be understood that in the embodiments of this utility model, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the coordinate system shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] The first embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic vending machine with packaging function, see reference. Figures 1 to 3The vending machine with packaging function includes a storage cabinet 1 and a control cabinet 2 arranged side by side. The storage cabinet 1 has a product dispensing port on the side facing the control cabinet 2. A conveyor belt mechanism 3 is located below the storage cabinet 1, with one end of the conveyor belt mechanism 3 aligned with the product dispensing port near the control cabinet 2. A retrieval window 201 is located on one side of the control cabinet 2. Inside the control cabinet 2 are a planar motion mechanism 6, a packaging mechanism 5, and a moving platform 4 mounted on the planar motion mechanism 6. The packaging mechanism 5 includes an inlet slide 502 and a dispensing slide 503 located below the inlet slide 502. The moving platform 4 includes a platform cover 401 and a platform conveying assembly 405. The platform cover 401 has a platform inlet 402, arranged opposite to the inlet. The platform has a shipping port 404 and a picking port 403, with the shipping port 404 corresponding to the picking port 403. The platform inlet 402 corresponds to the item shipping port. The shipping port 404 corresponds to the bag inlet slide 502 and the shipping slide 503 of the packaging mechanism 5. The picking port 403 corresponds to the picking window 201. The platform conveying component 405 is disposed inside the platform cover 401, and the conveying path of the platform conveying component 405 is configured to convey between the platform shipping port 404 and the platform picking port 403. The mobile platform 4 moves between the item shipping port, the bag inlet slide 502, the shipping slide 503, and the picking window 201 through the drive of the planar motion mechanism 6.

[0037] Specifically, the vending machine with packaging function in this embodiment mainly includes a storage cabinet 1, a control cabinet 2, a conveyor belt mechanism 3, a planar motion mechanism 6, a moving platform 4, and a packaging mechanism 5. The storage cabinet 1 is equipped with multiple layers of shelves, each with several aisles for storing goods. A conveyor belt mechanism 3 is installed below the storage cabinet 1 to receive goods from the aisles and transport them to an item dispensing port on one side of the storage cabinet 1, from where they are transferred to the moving platform 4.

[0038] The control cabinet 2 is equipped with a planar motion mechanism 6, a moving platform 4, and a packaging mechanism 5. The moving platform 4 is slidably mounted on the planar motion mechanism 6, and the packaging mechanism 5 is mounted on the cabinet panel opposite the cabinet door of the control cabinet 2, and is located behind the moving platform 4. Furthermore, the control cabinet 2 is also equipped with a packaging machine mounting frame 7, and the packaging mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on the packaging machine mounting frame 7.

[0039] The planar motion mechanism 6 can be an existing XY axis motion mechanism, used to control the moving platform 4 to perform lifting and horizontal movements.

[0040] The packaging mechanism 5 includes a packaging machine body 501, and an inlet slide 502 and an outlet slide 503 installed on the packaging machine body 501, with the outlet slide 503 located below the inlet slide 502. Understandably, the inlet slide 502 can be fixed to the upper part of the packaging machine body 501 by a mounting bracket. The lower end of the inlet slide 502 is aligned with the top of the bag inlet. Baffles are provided on both sides of the inlet slide 502, and the top of the inlet slide 502 (i.e., the product entry position) and the bottom of the outlet slide 503 (i.e., the product exit position) are located in the same vertical plane. The outlet slide 503 is inclined at the bottom of the packaging machine body 501, and baffles are provided on both sides of the outlet slide 503, ensuring that the packaged product can smoothly slide out under gravity and accurately slide into the moving platform 4. The packaging mechanism 5 in this embodiment, by setting the bag inlet slide 502 and the outlet slide 503, can realize the automated operation of goods entering the bag → packaging operation → package output, thus improving packaging efficiency.

[0041] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 The inclination angle θ1 of the inlet slide 502 is 45° to 65°, and the inclination angle θ2 of the outlet slide 503 is 115° to 135°. For example, the inclination angle θ1 of the inlet slide 502 is 55°, and the inclination angle θ2 of the outlet slide 503 is 125°.

[0042] The mobile platform 4 includes a platform housing 401 and a platform conveying component 405. The platform housing 401 is provided with a platform inlet 402, a platform outlet 404, and a platform pickup outlet 403. The platform conveying component 405 is installed inside the platform housing 401, and the conveying path of the platform conveying component 405 is configured for unidirectional transmission between the platform pickup outlet 403 and the platform outlet 404.

[0043] The working process of a vending machine with packaging function is as follows:

[0044] Before shipment, the mobile platform 4 is located at the product outlet. When shipment is needed, the goods in the locker 1 fall from the cargo channel to the conveyor belt mechanism 3 below. The conveyor belt mechanism 3 transports the goods to the product outlet and then to the mobile platform 4. The mobile platform 4 then moves to the bag inlet slide 502 via the planar motion mechanism 6 and transports the goods in the mobile platform 4 to the bag inlet slide 502 via the platform conveyor component 405. The goods then slide into the open packaging bag via the bag inlet slide 502. While the packaging mechanism 5 is packaging the goods, the mobile platform 4 moves to the outlet slide 503 via the planar motion mechanism 6 to wait for the packaging to be completed. After the goods are packaged, the package slides down the outlet slide 503 into the mobile platform 4. The mobile platform 4 then moves to the retrieval window 201 via the planar motion mechanism 6 for customers to retrieve their goods.

[0045] The vending machine with packaging function in the above embodiment has an automatic packaging function by setting a packaging mechanism 5 inside the control cabinet 2, which saves customers the time of packaging when they have a lot of shopping, improves the customer experience, and ensures the privacy of the goods. By setting an inlet slide 502 and an outlet slide 503 on the packaging mechanism 5, the automated operation of goods entering the bag → packaging operation → packaged output can be realized, which improves packaging efficiency and ensures that the goods are shipped out intact.

[0046] Further, refer to Figure 1 The locker 1 includes a spring-loaded storage cabinet and a sliding storage cabinet arranged in parallel; the control cabinet 2 includes a cabinet door, a touch screen 202, a receipt printer 203 and a QR code scanner 204 respectively installed on the cabinet door.

[0047] Understandably, the locker 1 in this embodiment adopts a modular design, consisting of spring-loaded and sliding-type storage cabinets connected in parallel. The number of spring-loaded and sliding-type storage cabinets can be flexibly configured according to the type of goods and storage needs. The spring-loaded storage cabinets have multiple layers of shelves, each with several spring-loaded channels, suitable for bottled, boxed, and other regular-shaped goods. The sliding-type storage cabinets have multiple layers of shelves, each with several inclined sliding channels, suitable for bagged goods. A shared conveyor belt mechanism 3 is integrated below the spring-loaded and sliding-type storage cabinets to transport the goods to the item outlet.

[0048] The control cabinet 2 in this embodiment includes an openable cabinet door, on which a touch screen 202 for human-computer interaction, a receipt printer 203 and a QR code scanner 204 are integrated, and the cabinet door is provided with a retrieval window 201 that can be opened automatically or manually.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 8The baling machine body 501 includes a frame 5011, a feeding mechanism 5012, an opening mechanism 5013, a sealing mechanism 5014, a blowing device, and saw teeth; the frame 5011 is the supporting and mounting structure of the baling machine body 501, and the feeding mechanism 5012, the opening mechanism 5013, the sealing mechanism 5014, the blowing device, and the saw teeth are all mounted on the frame 5011. The feeding mechanism 5012 mainly includes a drive roller, a clamping roller, and a drive motor. The drive roller and clamping roller are arranged side by side on the frame 5011. The drive motor drives the clamping roller and / or the drive roller to rotate on the frame 5011, thereby driving the unwinding or rewinding of the packaging bag. The opening mechanism 5013 is located at the front end of the feeding mechanism 5012 and includes two opposing swing opening components, which can open the two ends of the packaging bag located at the bottom, facilitating the loading of goods sliding down from the bag inlet slide 502 into the packaging bag. The sealing mechanism 5014 is located below the opening mechanism 5013 and seals the packaging bag after the goods are loaded into it. The sealing mechanism 5014 includes a heating wire and a pressure rod. The heating wire and the pressure bar can move towards or away from each other. After the goods are packed into the packaging bag, the heating wire and the pressure bar move towards each other and clamp onto both sides of the bag opening, sealing the packaging bag with heat. When the packaging bag is sealed, the heating bar and the pressure bar move away from each other to release the packaging bag. The blowing device is located above the feeding mechanism 5012. The blowing device can blow air into the packaging bag at the bottom to make the packaging bag open better. The saw teeth are located above the heating wire. After the goods are packaged, the drive motor of the feeding mechanism 5012 reverses, driving the strip packaging bag to roll up. The saw teeth cut the packaging bags connected to the top and bottom, so that the packaging bag containing the goods falls onto the discharge slide 503.

[0050] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the packaging machine body 501 may also be a packaging machine in the prior art to realize the winding or unwinding of the packaging bag.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 5 The conveyor belt mechanism 3 includes a profile frame 301, the profile frame 301 is provided with a drive shaft 303 and an auxiliary shaft 304; a conveyor belt 302 is sleeved between the drive shaft 303 and the auxiliary shaft 304; the drive shaft 303 is connected to a drive motor; a through-beam photoelectric detection device 305 is provided at one end of the profile frame 301 near the control cabinet 2.

[0052] Understandably, the profile frame 301 of the conveyor belt mechanism 3 consists of a support plate, a first upright plate, and a second upright plate. The first upright plate and the second upright plate are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base plate, and multiple sets of bases are fixedly connected to the bottom of the first upright plate and the second upright plate.

[0053] The profile frame 301 has an auxiliary end near the item outlet and a drive end at the other end. The auxiliary end is equipped with a drive shaft 303 and a drive motor connected to it. The drive end has an auxiliary shaft 304 parallel to the drive shaft 303, and a conveyor belt 302 is fitted around both the drive shaft 303 and the auxiliary shaft 304. The auxiliary end of the profile frame 301 also has a through-beam photoelectric detection device 305. The transmitter and receiver of this through-beam photoelectric detection device 305 are respectively mounted on two upright plates of the profile frame 301. The through-beam photoelectric detection device 305 monitors the position or conveying status of the goods on the conveyor belt mechanism 3 in real time by detecting the beam obstruction status.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The mobile platform 4 also includes a platform support frame 406, on which the platform cover 401 is installed. An item detection device is provided on the platform support frame 406; the item detection device is a pressure sensor or a through-beam photoelectric sensor 407.

[0055] Understandably, the mobile platform 4 in this embodiment includes a platform support frame 406, a platform cover 401, a platform conveying assembly 405, and an item detection device. The platform support frame 406 is surrounded by the platform cover 401, and the platform support frame 406 has an opening on the side facing the platform outlet 404, the bottom of which is aligned with the bottom of the platform outlet 404. The platform conveying assembly 405 is installed at the bottom of the platform support frame 406. The item detection device can be any one of a pressure sensor, a through-beam photoelectric sensor 407, and an industrial camera. For example, when the item detection device is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the platform support frame 406, and the pressure sensor is used to determine whether the item is located inside the mobile platform 4 by monitoring the pressure changes of the mobile platform 4. When the item detection device is a through-beam photoelectric sensor 407, the transmitter and receiver of the through-beam photoelectric sensor 407 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the platform support frame 406, and the through-beam photoelectric sensor 407 is used to monitor the obstruction of the item to determine whether the item is located inside the mobile platform 4.

[0056] In this embodiment, the mobile platform 4 provides reliable installation support for the item detection device and the item detection device by setting up a platform support frame 406, and can realize the commodity detection function by integrating the item detection device.

[0057] Furthermore, the platform support frame 406 is composed of a base plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a third side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the two ends of the third side plate are respectively connected to the second side plate and the third side plate. The transmitter and receiver of the through-beam photoelectric sensor 407 are respectively mounted on the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0058] Understandably, in this embodiment, the platform support frame 406, with its base plate, first side plate, second side plate, and third side plate, can enclose a U-shaped space. The opening of the U-shaped space faces the packaging mechanism 5, and the first side plate, second side plate, and third side plate are all provided with bent portions to form a receiving portion for mounting components between the side plate and the platform cover 401. Optionally, the platform support frame 406 can be made of aluminum steel plate.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The platform conveying assembly 405 is disposed at the bottom of the platform support frame 406; the platform conveying assembly 405 includes a drive motor 4051, a gear set 4052, a drive roller 4053, a driven roller 4054, and a platform conveyor belt 4055; the output shaft of the drive motor 4051 is connected to the gear set 4052, and the gear set 4052 is connected to the drive roller 4053 in a transmission connection; the platform conveyor belt 4055 is sleeved on the drive roller 4053 and the driven roller 4054 arranged in parallel.

[0060] Understandably, the platform conveying component 405 of this embodiment has a gear set 4052 including a main gear fixedly connected to the drive gear of the drive motor 4051, and a driven gear fixed coaxially with the drive roller 4053, with the drive gear and the driven gear meshing with each other.

[0061] When the drive motor 4051 is powered on and started, its output shaft drives the gear set 4052 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive roller 4053, which is connected to the gear set 4052, to rotate. The drive roller 4053 drives the platform conveyor belt sleeved on the drive roller 4053 and the driven gear to run through friction, realizing the synchronous linkage rotation of the driven gear, thereby completing the goods transfer.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 4The planar motion mechanism 6 includes a Y-axis lifting component 601, an X-axis moving component 602, a sliding block 603, and two sliding supports 604. The Y-axis lifting component 601 is vertically arranged inside the control cabinet 2, and the X-axis moving component 602 is horizontally arranged inside the control cabinet 2. The two sliding supports 604 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the X-axis moving component 602, and each is provided with a sliding connection part and an extension part connected to the sliding connection part. The sliding connection part is slidably installed on the Y-axis lifting component 601, and the extension part is fixedly connected to the X-axis moving component 602. The sliding block 603 is slidably installed on the X-axis moving component 602 on one side, and fixedly connected to the moving platform 4 on the other side.

[0063] Understandably, the planar motion mechanism 6 of this embodiment includes a Y-axis lifting component 601, an X-axis moving component 602, a sliding block 603, and a first sliding bracket and a second sliding bracket arranged opposite to each other. The first sliding bracket and the second sliding bracket respectively form a sliding engagement with the Y-axis lifting component 601 through their sliding connection parts, and at the same time form a fixed connection with the X-axis moving component 602 through their extension parts, so that the X-axis moving component 602 forms a motion coupling with the Y-axis lifting component 601 through the sliding brackets 604 on both sides. When the Y-axis lifting component 601 moves up and down, it can drive the X-axis moving component 602 to achieve synchronous up and down.

[0064] One side of the sliding block 603 is slidably mounted below the X-axis moving component 602 (i.e. the side of the X-axis moving component 602 facing the bottom of the control unit), and the other side is fixedly connected to the moving platform 4. When the X-axis moving component 602 moves in a straight line in the horizontal direction, it can drive the sliding block 603 and the moving platform 4 connected to the sliding block 603 to move synchronously.

[0065] Furthermore, the extension of the sliding bracket 604 extends horizontally along the Z direction, and the extension length of the extension along the Z direction is greater than or equal to 0.5 times the width of the moving platform 4.

[0066] Understandably, in this embodiment of the vending machine with packaging function, the top center of the moving platform 4 is fixed to the side of the sliding block 603 facing the bottom of the control cabinet 2, and the extension of the sliding bracket 604 satisfies the following geometric relationship:

[0067] L≥0.5W,

[0068] In the above formula, L is the extension length of a single extension in the Z direction; W is the width of the moving platform 4 in the Z direction. This configuration effectively prevents the Y-axis lifting assembly 601 from obstructing the loading port of the moving platform 4, thus ensuring unobstructed goods transport between the conveyor belt mechanism 3 and the moving platform 4.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The Y-axis lifting assembly 601 includes a first column 6011 and a second column 6012 arranged in parallel, with the first column 6011 positioned away from the item outlet. A first transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the first column 6011, and a second transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the second column 6012. A transmission shaft 603 is provided at the top between the first column 6011 and the second column 6012, with both ends of the transmission shaft 603 connected to the driven pulleys of the first and second transmission belts, respectively. A first drive motor 6014 is provided at the bottom of either the first column 6011 or the second column 6012, and the first drive motor 6014 is connected to the drive pulley of either the first or second transmission belt.

[0070] Understandably, the first column 6011 and the second column 6012 of the Y-axis lifting assembly 601 are arranged opposite to each other. The first column 6011 is fixed to the side of the control cabinet 2 adjacent to the storage cabinet 1, and the second column 6012 is fixed to the other side of the control cabinet 2. A certain gap is reserved between the side of the first column 6011 and the item outlet. This gap design ensures that goods can smoothly enter the moving platform from the item outlet. Optionally, the gap is 1 to 3 cm.

[0071] The first drive motor 6014 can be installed at the bottom of the column on either side. When the first drive motor 6014 starts, its output shaft drives the drive wheel to rotate, causing the first transmission belt (or the second transmission belt) to rotate in a circular motion. Since both ends of the transmission shaft 603 are connected to the driven pulleys of the two transmission belts respectively, the motion of the first transmission belt (or the second transmission belt) is synchronously transmitted to the second transmission belt (or the first transmission belt) through the transmission shaft 603, so that the two rotate in the same direction and at the same speed, thereby realizing the lifting motion.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, reference Figure 4 The X-axis moving component 602 includes a horizontal guide rail 6021, on which a third transmission belt and a second drive motor 6022 for driving the third transmission belt are provided.

[0073] Understandably, the third transmission belt can be a belt structure. The horizontal guide rail 6021 has a driving pulley and a driven pulley at both ends. The belt is sleeved on the driving pulley and the driven pulley to form a closed loop. The driving pulley is connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor 6022 through a coupling.

[0074] When the second drive motor 6022 is powered on, its output shaft transmits power to the drive pulley through the coupling, driving the drive pulley to rotate. When the drive pulley rotates, it drives the belt to move along the extension direction of the horizontal guide rail 6021 through friction. The driven pulley rotates synchronously under the traction of the belt, thereby achieving horizontal movement.

[0075] The dispensing process of the aforementioned vending machine with packaging function is as follows:

[0076] Step S10: Receive a goods shipment instruction, and the goods in the target cargo channel of the locker are shipped out, causing the goods on the target cargo channel to fall onto the conveyor belt mechanism below.

[0077] In this embodiment, the product shipment instruction is triggered when the product confirmation button is triggered and the product is successfully paid for. The product shipment instruction contains the product to be sold.

[0078] Before step S10, the vending machine with packaging function is in a reset state. At this time, the platform inlet of the moving platform is aligned with the end of the transmission belt of the conveyor belt mechanism.

[0079] The system monitors in real time whether the product confirmation button on the display screen is triggered. If the product confirmation button is triggered, it checks whether the product has been successfully paid for within a preset time. If the product has been successfully paid for within the preset time, it receives a product shipment instruction containing the product to be sold. Based on the product shipment instruction, it obtains the target cargo channel position corresponding to the product to be sold, and then pushes the product out of the target cargo channel in the locker and drops it onto the conveyor belt mechanism below.

[0080] Step S20: Start the conveyor belt mechanism to transport the goods into the mobile platform.

[0081] More specifically, the drive motor of the conveyor belt mechanism is started, which drives the conveyor belt to transport the goods along the conveying direction to the item outlet of the locker, and then sends them into the mobile platform through the item outlet.

[0082] Step S30: After the moving platform carrying the goods is moved to the bag inlet slide position of the packaging mechanism by the planar motion mechanism, the platform conveying component is activated to push the goods out of the moving platform and slide them into the packaging bag through the bag inlet slide of the packaging mechanism.

[0083] More specifically, the first drive motor of the Y-axis lifting component and the second drive motor of the X-axis moving component in the planar motion mechanism are activated, driving the moving platform carrying the goods to the bag inlet slide position of the packaging mechanism, so that the moving platform and the bag inlet slide form a continuous conveying surface. Before activating the platform conveying component, the packaging mechanism is in the receiving state. At this time, the packaging mechanism already has packaging bags, and the packaging bags are in the open state.

[0084] Then, start the drive motor of the platform conveyor component, which drives the platform conveyor belt to transfer the goods from the platform outlet to the bag inlet slide, and slides them into the open packaging bag through the bag inlet slide.

[0085] Furthermore, before step S30, the following steps are also included: detecting whether the goods have left the conveyor belt mechanism by a through-beam photoelectric detection device set at the auxiliary end of the conveyor belt mechanism, and detecting whether the goods have fallen into the mobile platform by an item detection device in the mobile platform. When the goods leave the conveyor belt mechanism and fall into the mobile platform, step S30 is executed.

[0086] Step S40: The mobile platform is moved to the shipping slide position of the packaging mechanism by a planar motion mechanism.

[0087] Specifically, when the item detection device detects that there are no goods on the mobile platform, the Y-axis lifting component moves the mobile platform down to the delivery slide of the packaging mechanism, waiting for the packaged goods (i.e., the packaged items).

[0088] Understandably, this embodiment uses a through-beam photoelectric sensor to detect the status of the goods. When no goods are blocking the light path, the through-beam photoelectric sensor outputs a high level; when goods block the light path, the output of the through-beam photoelectric sensor switches to a low level. By monitoring the changes in the output level of the through-beam photoelectric sensor in real time, it is possible to determine whether there are goods in the mobile platform.

[0089] Step S50: Start the packaging mechanism to seal and cut the packaging bag containing the goods to obtain a package. The package slides into the mobile platform via the delivery slide.

[0090] Specifically, the packaging mechanism first seals the packaging bag containing the goods using a heating wire. After sealing, the packaging bag is cut with a saw to complete the packaging of the goods and obtain a package. The package is then slid into the mobile platform via the discharge slide at the bottom of the packaging machine body.

[0091] While cutting the packaging bag, the packaging machine also ejects the bag and blows air into it through a blower to open the bag, ready for the next item to be packaged.

[0092] In step S60, the mobile platform carrying the packaged item is moved to the pickup window by the planar motion mechanism, and a pickup prompt message is issued.

[0093] Specifically, the first drive motor of the Y-axis lifting component and the second drive motor of the X-axis moving component in the planar motion mechanism are activated to move the mobile platform carrying the package to the picking window and prompt the customer to pick up the package via sound or display.

[0094] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vending machine with packing function, comprising a storage cabinet and a control cabinet arranged side by side, characterized in that, The storage cabinet has an item outlet on the side facing the control cabinet, and a conveyor belt mechanism is provided below the storage cabinet, with the end of the conveyor belt mechanism near the control cabinet aligned with the item outlet. A retrieval window is provided on one side of the control cabinet, and a planar motion mechanism, a packaging mechanism, and a mobile platform mounted on the planar motion mechanism are provided inside the control cabinet. The packaging mechanism is equipped with an inlet slide and an outlet slide located below the inlet slide; The mobile platform includes a platform cover and a platform conveying assembly. The platform cover has a platform inlet, a platform outlet, and a platform retrieval outlet, which are arranged opposite each other. The platform outlet corresponds to the platform retrieval outlet, the platform inlet corresponds to the item outlet, the platform outlet corresponds to the bag inlet slide and the outlet slide of the packaging mechanism, and the platform retrieval outlet corresponds to the retrieval window. The platform conveying assembly is located inside the platform cover, and the conveying path of the platform conveying assembly is configured to transport items between the platform outlet and the platform retrieval outlet. The mobile platform moves between the item outlet, the bag inlet slide, the outlet slide, and the retrieval window, driven by the planar motion mechanism.

2. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt mechanism includes a profile frame, which is provided with a drive shaft and an auxiliary shaft; a conveyor belt is sleeved between the drive shaft and the auxiliary shaft; a drive motor is connected to the drive shaft; and a through-beam photoelectric detection device is provided at one end of the profile frame near the control cabinet.

3. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile platform also includes a platform support frame, and the platform cover is installed around the platform support frame. An item detection device is installed on the platform support frame; the item detection device is a pressure sensor or a through-beam photoelectric sensor.

4. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The platform support frame consists of a base plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a third side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the two ends of the third side plate are respectively connected to the second side plate and the third side plate. The transmitter and receiver of the through-beam photoelectric sensor are respectively mounted on the first side plate and the second side plate.

5. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 3, wherein, The platform conveying assembly is located at the bottom of the platform support frame; the platform conveying assembly includes a drive motor, a gear set, a drive roller, a driven roller, and a platform conveyor belt; the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the gear set, and the gear set is connected to the drive roller in a transmission connection; the platform conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive roller and the driven roller arranged in parallel.

6. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 1, wherein, The packaging machine body includes a frame, a feeding mechanism, an opening mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a blowing device; the feeding mechanism, the opening mechanism, the sealing mechanism, and the blowing device are all mounted on the frame; the opening mechanism is located at the front end of the feeding mechanism; the sealing mechanism is located below the opening mechanism; and the blowing device is located above the feeding mechanism.

7. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 1, wherein, The planar motion mechanism includes a Y-axis lifting assembly, an X-axis moving assembly, a sliding block, and two sliding supports. The Y-axis lifting assembly is vertically installed inside the control cabinet, and the X-axis moving assembly is horizontally installed inside the control cabinet. The two sliding supports are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the X-axis moving assembly, and each is provided with a sliding connection part and an extension part connected to the sliding connection part. The sliding connection part is slidably installed on the Y-axis lifting assembly, and the extension part is fixedly connected to the X-axis moving assembly. The sliding block is slidably installed on the X-axis moving assembly on one side, and fixedly connected to the moving platform on the other side.

8. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The extension of the sliding bracket extends horizontally along the Z-direction, and the extension length of the extension along the Z-direction is greater than or equal to 0.5 times the width of the moving platform.

9. The vending machine with packing function according to claim 7, wherein, The Y-axis lifting assembly includes a first column and a second column arranged in parallel, with the first column positioned away from the item outlet; a first transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the first column, and a second transmission belt is provided on the inner side of the second column; a transmission shaft is provided at the top between the first column and the second column, with both ends of the transmission shaft connected to the driven pulleys of the first and second transmission belts, respectively; a first drive motor is provided at the bottom of the first column or the second column, and the first drive motor is connected to the driving pulley of the first or the second transmission belt. The X-axis moving component includes a horizontal guide rail, on which a third transmission belt and a second drive motor for driving the third transmission belt are disposed.

10. The automatic vending machine with packing function according to claim 1, characterized in that, characterized in that, The locker includes a spring-loaded storage cabinet and a sliding storage cabinet arranged in parallel; the control cabinet includes a cabinet door, a touch screen, a receipt printer, and a QR code scanner respectively installed on the cabinet door.

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