Vending machine with heat preservation function
By improving the design of the vending machine's shelf and dispensing components and incorporating insulation features, the problems of dispensing multiple bottles and jamming in traditional vending machines have been solved, achieving smooth dispensing of multiple beverages and insulation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING KANGHUI ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional vending machines using a rotating spring feeding method are difficult to dispense multiple bottles of beverages at once, are prone to jamming, have a high failure rate, and are not very practical.
The design incorporates shelving components, picking components, and control components. Through a combination of motors, electric motors, and screws, it enables multi-directional movement of the picking shelves and pushing of the pallets. Combined with the insulation functions of cooling plates and heating plates, it ensures smooth delivery.
It enables the simultaneous shipment of multiple beverages, reduces material jamming, improves the reliability and convenience of shipment, and provides a heat preservation function to ensure the taste of the beverages.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a vending machine with heat preservation function. Background Technology
[0002] Vending machines are automated retail devices that enable 24-hour unattended sales, providing great convenience to consumers. There are various types of vending machines, including beverage vending machines, food vending machines, multi-purpose vending machines, and cosmetics vending machines, meeting the needs of different product sales. As a convenient retail solution, vending machines are an indispensable part of modern commercial activities. They offer significant convenience and business opportunities for both consumers and operators.
[0003] However, traditional vending machines currently use a rotating spring for dispensing, which usually only supports single purchases. For example, a beverage vending machine can only dispense one bottle of beverage at a time. When multiple people need multiple bottles of beverage, it is difficult to dispense them all at once. In addition, the rotating spring is prone to jamming, resulting in a high failure rate and low practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0005] Therefore, to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vending machine with heat preservation function, which includes:
[0006] The cabinet body has cabinet doors on its surface;
[0007] A shelving assembly includes a shelving panel, on which a partition is fixedly connected. A motor is fixedly installed at one end of the partition, and a first screw is splined to the output end of the motor. A push plate is threaded onto the first screw.
[0008] The picking component includes a first motor, a gear connected to the output end of the first motor by a spline, a rack meshing on the surface of the gear, a second screw rotatably connected to the top of the gear, a movable block threaded onto the second screw, and a second motor mounted on one side of the movable block.
[0009] The control component includes a control cabinet, on the surface of which a control panel is mounted. Below the control panel is a retrieval port, and above the retrieval port is a sealing door. The bottom of the sealing door is fixedly connected to the output end of an electric push rod.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the vending machine with heat preservation function described in this utility model, the inner wall of the cabinet is provided with a sliding groove, and the shelf panel is slidably connected in the sliding groove.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the vending machine with heat preservation function described in this utility model, a transparent observation window is provided on the cabinet door.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the vending machine with heat preservation function described in this utility model, the output end of the second motor is splinedly connected to a third screw, and a retrieval shelf is threadedly connected to the third screw.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the vending machine with heat preservation function described in this utility model, a connecting rod is also fixed on the movable block, and the retrieval shelf is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the vending machine with heat preservation function described in this utility model, a cooling plate is installed inside the control cabinet, and an electric heating plate is also installed inside the control cabinet.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] In use, the control panel controls the operation of the first motor, which drives the lifting and lowering of two movable blocks. The second motor drives the retrieval shelf to move laterally, allowing it to move up, down, left, and right. After the retrieval shelf reaches the location of the purchased item, the control panel controls the motor to drive the first screw to rotate according to the quantity purchased, causing the push plate to move forward a different distance and push out the beverages or food in front of it in accordance with the purchased quantity. After the retrieval shelf has taken all the food, it moves to the retrieval port. At this time, the electric push rod drives the sealing door to move down, making it convenient for shoppers to retrieve the goods. This allows for the purchase of multiple bottles of beverages at once, and the push plate pushes the food out, reducing the chance of jamming and preventing delivery failures. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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. Wherein:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vending machine with heat preservation function according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vending machine's retrieval shelf with heat preservation function according to this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vending machine dispensing component with heat preservation function according to this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vending machine shelf assembly with heat preservation function according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the control component of the vending machine with heat preservation function according to this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 100, cabinet body; 101, cabinet door; 1011, transparent observation window;
[0024] 200. Shelf assembly; 201. Shelf panel; 202. Partition; 203. Motor; 204. First screw; 205. Push plate;
[0025] 300. Picking assembly; 301. First motor; 302. Gear; 303. Rack; 304. Second screw; 305. Moving block; 3051. Connecting rod; 306. Second motor; 3061. Third screw; 3062. Picking rack;
[0026] 400. Control components; 401. Control cabinet; 4011. Refrigeration plate; 4012. Heating plate; 402. Control panel; 403. Sealed door; 404. Electric push rod. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0029] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0030] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] Reference Figure 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a vending machine with a heat preservation function. This structure includes:
[0033] The cabinet 100 has a cabinet door 101 on its surface. Opening the cabinet door 101 allows for the replenishment of beverages and food inside the cabinet 100. The internal stock can be observed through the transparent observation window 1011 on the cabinet door 101, allowing for timely replenishment of out-of-stock items.
[0034] The shelving assembly 200 includes a shelf panel 201, a partition 202 fixedly connected to the shelf panel 201, a motor 203 fixedly installed at one end of the partition 202, a first screw 204 splinedly connected to the output end of the motor 203, and a push plate 205 threadedly connected to the first screw 204. During use, the shelf panel 201 is pulled out to replenish the categories between each partition 202, the motor 203 is started to drive the first screw 204 to rotate, at which time the push plate 205 moves forward on the surface of the first screw 204 to push out the beverages or food in front.
[0035] The picking component 300 includes a first motor 301. The output end of the first motor 301 is splinedly connected to a gear 302. A rack 303 meshes with the surface of the gear 302. A second screw 304 is rotatably connected to the top of the gear 302. A movable block 305 is threadedly connected to the second screw 304. A second motor 306 is installed on one side of the movable block 305. During use, the first motor 301 is started to drive the gear 302 to rotate. Through the meshing rack 303, the two second screws 304 rotate synchronously, thereby driving the two movable blocks 305 to move up and down on the surface of the second screws 304. Then, the second motor 306 is started to drive the third screw 3061 to rotate, causing the picking shelf 3062 to move laterally on the surface of the third screw 3061. This allows the device to move up, down, left, and right to pick up food or beverages from different parts.
[0036] The control component 400 includes a control cabinet 401. A control panel 402 is mounted on the surface of the control cabinet 401. A retrieval slot is provided below the control panel 402, and a sealing door 403 is provided on the retrieval slot. The bottom of the sealing door 403 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 404. During use, the motor 203, the first motor 301, and the second motor 306 are controlled through the control panel 402. When the retrieval shelf 3062 has retrieved food and moved to the retrieval slot, the electric push rod 404 drives the sealing door 403 to move down, making it convenient for the purchasing personnel to retrieve the goods.
[0037] Furthermore, the inner wall of the cabinet 100 is provided with a sliding groove, and the shelf panel 201 is slidably connected in the sliding groove. When the shelf panel 201 is pulled outward, the sliding groove limits the shelf panel 201, making it convenient to replenish the out-of-stock items on the shelf panel 201.
[0038] Furthermore, a transparent observation window 1011 is provided on the cabinet door 101, through which the internal goods can be observed and out-of-stock items can be replenished in a timely manner.
[0039] Furthermore, the output end of the second motor 306 is splinedly connected to a third screw 3061, and a retrieval rack 3062 is threadedly connected to the third screw 3061. The second motor 306 can drive the third screw 3061 to rotate, so that the retrieval rack 3062 can move laterally.
[0040] Furthermore, a connecting rod 3051 is fixed on the movable block 305, and the retrieval shelf 3062 is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod 3051. The connecting rod 3051 passes through the retrieval shelf 3062, making the translation of the retrieval shelf 3062 more stable.
[0041] Furthermore, a cooling plate 4011 and an electric heating plate 4012 are installed inside the control cabinet 401. The cooling plate 4011 can maintain a low temperature inside the cabinet 100, and the electric heating plate 4012 can heat the temperature inside the cabinet 100. This can prevent beverages from freezing in cold weather or food from spoiling in hot weather, thus ensuring the taste of the beverages.
[0042] During use, the purchasing personnel first purchase the required number of beverages on the control panel 402. The control panel 402 controls the operation of the first motor 301 and the second motor 306. The first motor 301 drives the gear 302 to rotate, and through the meshing rack 303, the two second screws 304 rotate synchronously, thereby driving the lifting and lowering of the two movable blocks 305. The second motor 306 drives the third screw 3061 to rotate, which can drive the pick-up shelf 3062 to move laterally on the surface of the third screw 3061, so that the pick-up shelf 3062 can move up, down, left, and right to receive food or beverages from different parts.
[0043] Then, after the retrieval shelf 3062 reaches the location of the purchased item, the control panel 402 starts the motor 203 to drive the first screw 204 to rotate. The rotation time of the motor 203 varies depending on the quantity purchased. At this time, the push plate 205 moves forward on the surface of the first screw 204 to push out the beverage or food in front. After the retrieval shelf 3062 has retrieved the food, it moves to the retrieval port. At this time, the electric push rod 404 drives the sealing door 403 to move down, which makes it convenient for the purchaser to retrieve the goods.
[0044] Finally, through the transparent observation window 1011 on the cabinet door 101, the shelf panel 201 can be pulled out to easily replenish the categories between each partition 202, and replenish the missing categories in a timely manner. The cooling plate 4011 can maintain the low temperature inside the cabinet 100, and the heating plate 4012 can heat the temperature inside the cabinet 100, thereby preventing beverages from freezing in cold weather or food from spoiling in hot weather, thus ensuring the taste of beverages.
[0045] It is worth noting that the entire device is controlled by a controller. Since the controller is a common device and belongs to existing mature technology, its electrical connection relationship and specific circuit structure will not be described in detail here.
[0046] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A vending machine with heat preservation function, characterized in that: include, Cabinet (100), the surface of which is provided with cabinet doors (101); The shelving assembly (200) includes a shelving panel (201), a partition (202) is fixedly connected to the shelving panel (201), a motor (203) is fixedly installed at one end of the partition (202), a first screw (204) is splined to the output end of the motor (203), and a push plate (205) is threadedly connected to the first screw (204). The picking component (300) includes a first motor (301), the output end of the first motor (301) is splined connected to a gear (302), the surface of the gear (302) is meshed with a rack (303), the top of the gear (302) is rotatably connected to a second screw (304), the second screw (304) is threadedly connected to a movable block (305), and a second motor (306) is installed on one side of the movable block (305). The control assembly (400) includes a control cabinet (401), on the surface of which a control panel (402) is mounted. A retrieval port is provided below the control panel (402), and a sealing door (403) is provided on the retrieval port. The bottom of the sealing door (403) is fixedly connected to the output end of an electric push rod (404).
2. The vending machine with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cabinet (100) is provided with a sliding groove, and the shelf panel (201) is slidably connected in the sliding groove.
3. The vending machine with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent observation window (1011) is provided on the cabinet door (101).
4. The vending machine with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the second motor (306) is splinedly connected to a third screw (3061), and a retrieval rack (3062) is threadedly connected to the third screw (3061).
5. The vending machine with heat preservation function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (3051) is also fixed on the movable block (305), and the retrieval rack (3062) is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod (3051).
6. The vending machine with heat preservation function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control cabinet (401) is equipped with a cooling plate (4011) and an electric heating plate (4012).