A pusher device for a vending machine

By employing a track frame and an adjustable blocking assembly in the vending machine's pusher, and utilizing the alternating motion of a swing motor and a movable frame to block beverage cans, the problems of high equipment cost and inconvenient installation in existing technologies are solved, thereby improving efficiency and installation stability.

CN224569560UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28SHENZHEN JIPINGUIZU SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN JIPINGUIZU SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Existing vending machine push devices require multiple sets of cylinders to work together, resulting in high operating costs and inconvenient installation, which affects the efficiency of the equipment and subsequent maintenance.

Method used

The system employs a track frame and adjustable blocking components. A swing motor drives the movable pressure plate and movable frame to move alternately, thereby blocking and limiting the beverage can. Combined with positioning and installation components, it improves the installation stability and firmness of the fixed plate.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the cost of using the equipment, improved its performance and installation efficiency, and simplified the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of pusher of vending machine, belong to vending machine technical field, including track frame, the one end of track frame is fixed with mounting bracket, the inside bottom end of track frame is installed with transmission belt, the upper end of transmission belt is placed with beverage can, the surface one side of track frame is installed with controller, the upper end of the one side of track frame away from mounting bracket is fixed with side plate symmetrically, the one side of side plate is provided with positioning installation component, the upper end of positioning installation component is installed with adjusting blocking component;The utility model can be rotated by setting adjusting blocking component, by swing motor driving movable pressboard, so that two groups of movable frame alternate ascending and descending, and then realize the blocking position of beverage can, reduce the use cost of equipment, improve use effect, by setting positioning installation component, guarantee the stability and firmness of fixed plate installation, improve the installation efficiency of fixed plate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vending machine technology, specifically relating to a push device for a vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] A vending machine, also known as an automated vending machine, is a machine that automatically dispenses goods based on the amount of money inserted. It is a common piece of equipment in commercial automation and a relatively new form of retail. Vending machines are not limited by time or location, saving manpower and facilitating transactions. Its operating mechanism involves recognizing currency, allowing customers to select items, verifying the correct amount inserted, and dispensing the goods when stock is available.

[0003] The existing vending machine push device requires multiple sets of cylinders to block the beverage cans during use. This results in high equipment operating costs, inconvenience in installing the blocking device, reduced equipment efficiency, and inconvenience in subsequent maintenance of the vending machine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a pusher device for vending machines, characterized by low operating costs and effective installation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pushing device for an automatic vending machine, comprising a track frame, a mounting frame fixed at one end of the track frame, a transmission belt installed at the bottom of the inside of the track frame, a beverage can placed at the upper end of the transmission belt, a controller installed on one side of the surface of the track frame, and side plates symmetrically fixed at the upper end of the side of the track frame away from the mounting frame, a positioning mounting component provided on one side of the side plate, and an adjusting blocking component installed at the upper end of the positioning mounting component; The adjusting blocking assembly includes a fixed plate, which is inserted and fixed inside the positioning and mounting assembly. A rocking motor is fixed to one side surface of the fixed plate, and a mounting shaft is fixed to the output end of the rocking motor. Movable pressure plates are symmetrically fixed to the surface of the mounting shaft. Guide rods are symmetrically arranged inside the fixed plate, and limit springs are sleeved on the surface of the guide rods. A first movable frame is movably connected to the surface of one guide rod, and a second movable frame is movably connected to the surface of the other guide rod. Limit devices are provided inside both the first and second movable frames.

[0006] Preferably, the interior of the fixed plate has a limiting groove corresponding to the first movable frame and the second movable frame.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the movable pressure plate is bonded with an anti-slip pad, and the inner wall surface of the fixed plate is provided with a bearing seat corresponding to the mounting shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting device includes threaded holes, and the interior of the first movable frame has several threaded holes, with a blocking rod movably connected inside the threaded holes.

[0009] Preferably, a hexagonal stop block is fixed to the top of the blocking rod, and a threaded portion is provided on the upper surface of the blocking rod.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning and mounting assembly includes a base, a base fixed to one side of the side plate, a fastening bolt connected to one side of the base, a connecting plate sleeved on the surface of the fastening bolt, positioning rods symmetrically fixed on the surface of the connecting plate, insertion slots symmetrically opened inside the base, and insertion rods fixed at the bottom end of the fixing plate corresponding to the insertion slots, with several positioning holes opened inside the insertion rods.

[0011] Preferably, damping rubber pads are provided on both sides of the plug rod corresponding to the plug groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model, by setting an adjustable blocking component, can drive the movable pressure plate to rotate through the swing motor, so that the two sets of movable frames alternately rise and fall, thereby achieving the blocking and limiting of beverage cans, reducing the operating cost of the equipment and improving the use effect.

[0013] 2. This utility model sets up a positioning and installation component to insert the plug rod at the bottom of the fixing plate into the corresponding plug groove, and determines the insertion length according to the usage height of the fixing plate. Then, the positioning plug rod on one side of the connecting plate is inserted into the interior of the base, so that the positioning plug rod is inserted into the positioning hole to support the plug rod. Finally, the fastening bolts are tightened to fix the connecting plate, ensuring the stability and firmness of the fixing plate installation and improving the installation efficiency of the fixing plate. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting blocking component structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting device structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning and installation component structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Drive belt; 3. Beverage can; 4. Track frame; 5. Side plate; 6. Adjustable blocking assembly; 61. Movable pressure plate; 62. First movable frame; 63. Guide rod; 64. Limit spring; 65. Limiting device; 651. Threaded hole; 652. Blocking rod; 66. Fixing plate; 67. Swing motor; 68. Second movable frame; 69. Mounting shaft; 7. Positioning mounting assembly; 71. Positioning rod; 72. Base; 73. Fastening bolt; 74. Connecting plate; 75. Insertion slot; 76. Positioning hole; 77. Insertion rod; 8. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example

[0017] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution: a pushing device for an automatic vending machine, including a track frame 4, a mounting frame 1 fixed at one end of the track frame 4, a transmission belt 2 installed at the bottom inside the track frame 4, a beverage can 3 placed at the upper end of the transmission belt 2, a controller 8 installed on one side of the surface of the track frame 4, a side plate 5 symmetrically fixed at the upper end of the side of the track frame 4 away from the mounting frame 1, a positioning mounting component 7 provided on one side of the side plate 5, and an adjusting blocking component 6 installed at the upper end of the positioning mounting component 7; The adjusting blocking assembly 6 includes a fixing plate 66, which is inserted and fixed inside the positioning and mounting assembly 7. A rocking motor 67 is fixed to one side surface of the fixing plate 66, and a mounting shaft 69 is fixed to the output end of the rocking motor 67. A movable pressure plate 61 is symmetrically fixed to the surface of the mounting shaft 69. Guide rods 63 are symmetrically arranged inside the fixing plate 66. A limit spring 64 is sleeved on the surface of the guide rod 63. A first movable frame 62 is movably connected to the surface of one guide rod 63, and a second movable frame 68 is movably connected to the surface of the other guide rod 63. Limit devices 65 are provided inside both the first movable frame 62 and the second movable frame 68.

[0018] Specifically, the interior of the fixed plate 66 has a limiting groove corresponding to the first movable frame 62 and the second movable frame 68.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement of the first movable frame 62 and the second movable frame 68 is guaranteed to be precise and stable, thus ensuring the quality of equipment use.

[0020] Specifically, the surface of the movable pressure plate 61 is bonded with an anti-slip pad, and the inner wall surface of the fixed plate 66 is provided with a bearing seat corresponding to the mounting shaft 69.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the contact strength between the movable pressure plate 61 and the first movable frame 62 and the second movable frame 68 is improved, preventing them from becoming loose.

[0022] Specifically, the limiting device 65 includes a threaded hole 651. The first movable frame 62 has several threaded holes 651 inside, and a blocking rod 652 is movably connected inside the threaded hole 651.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, a blocking bar 652 can be installed inside the first movable frame 62 and the second movable frame 68 as needed to block the beverage can 3, thereby improving the applicability of the equipment.

[0024] Specifically, a hexagonal stop block is fixed to the top of the blocking rod 652, and a threaded part is provided on the upper surface of the blocking rod 652.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the blocking rod 652 can be installed by screwing, which improves the convenience of disassembling and assembling the blocking rod 652.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the transmission belt 2 is working and pushing the beverage can 3, the beverage can 3 moves to the blocking rod 652 at the bottom of the second movable frame 68 and is blocked by it. At this time, the controller 8 sends a command to make the swing motor 67 work. The swing motor 67 drives the movable pressure plate 61 on the surface of the mounting shaft 69 to swing, so that the movable pressure plate 61 no longer presses down on the second movable frame 68, and the other end of the movable pressure plate 61 presses down on the first movable frame 62 along the guide rod 63. The second movable frame 68 is reset under the action of the limit spring 64, and the blocking rod 652 is stopped. 52 no longer blocks the foremost beverage can 3, while the lowered first movable frame 62 inserts into the front of the next beverage can 3. The moving transmission belt 2 can push the foremost beverage can 3 out of the track frame 4, ensuring that the remaining beverage cans 3 remain in the track frame 4. After completing one action, the controller 8 issues another command to make the swing motor 67 drive the movable pressure plate 61 to reset, the second movable frame 68 moves down and the first movable frame 62 moves up again, which facilitates the pushing of the next beverage can 3, improves the use effect of the equipment, and reduces the setting cost of the blocking device. Example

[0027] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, specifically, the positioning and mounting assembly 7 includes a base 72, a base 72 is fixed to one side of the side plate 5, a fastening bolt 73 is connected to one side of the base 72, a connecting plate 74 is sleeved on the surface of the fastening bolt 73, positioning rods 71 ​​are symmetrically fixed on the surface of the connecting plate 74, insertion slots 75 are symmetrically opened inside the base 72, and a insertion rod 77 is fixed to the bottom end of the fixing plate 66 corresponding to the insertion slot 75, and a plurality of positioning holes 76 are opened inside the insertion rod 77.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the plug-in rod 77 at the bottom of the fixing plate 66 is plugged into the corresponding plug-in slot 75, and the plug-in length is determined according to the usage height of the fixing plate 66. Then, the positioning plug 71 on one side of the connecting plate 74 is inserted into the interior of the base 72, so that the positioning plug 71 is inserted into the positioning hole 76 to support the plug-in rod 77. Finally, the fastening bolt 73 is tightened to fix the connecting plate 74, ensuring the stability and firmness of the installation of the fixing plate 66 and improving the installation efficiency of the fixing plate 66.

[0029] Specifically, damping rubber pads are provided on both sides of the plug rod 77 corresponding to the plug groove 75.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solutions, the stability of the plug rod 77 during installation is improved, and the support quality is guaranteed.

[0031] In this embodiment, the insertion rod 77 at the bottom of the fixing plate 66 is inserted into the corresponding insertion slot 75, and the insertion length is determined according to the usage height of the fixing plate 66. Then, the positioning rod 71 on one side of the connecting plate 74 is inserted into the interior of the base 72, so that the positioning rod 71 is inserted into the positioning hole 76 to support the insertion rod 77. Finally, the fastening bolt 73 is tightened to fix the connecting plate 74, ensuring the stability and firmness of the fixing plate 66 installation and improving the installation efficiency of the fixing plate 66.

[0032] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: When using this utility model, during the installation of the push device of the vending machine, the adjusting blocking component 6 can be installed and positioned first. The plug rod 77 at the bottom of the fixing plate 66 is inserted into the corresponding plug groove 75, and the insertion length is determined according to the usage height of the fixing plate 66. Then, the positioning plug rod 71 on one side of the connecting plate 74 is inserted into the interior of the base 72, so that the positioning plug rod 71 is inserted into the positioning hole 76 to support the plug rod 77. Then, the fastening bolt 73 is tightened to fix the connecting plate 74, ensuring the stability and firmness of the installation of the fixing plate 66 and improving the installation efficiency of the fixing plate 66. When the conveyor belt 2 is working and pushing the beverage can 3, the beverage can 3 moves to the blocking rod 652 at the bottom of the second movable frame 68 and is blocked by it. At this time, the controller 8 sends a command to make the swing motor 67 work. The swing motor 67 drives the movable pressure plate 61 on the surface of the mounting shaft 69 to swing, so that the movable pressure plate 61 no longer presses down on the second movable frame 68, and the other end of the movable pressure plate 61 presses down the first movable frame 62 along the guide rod 63. The second movable frame 68 is reset under the action of the limit spring 64, and the blocking rod 652 no longer blocks the beverage can 3 at the front. The first movable frame 62, which moves down, is inserted into the front of the next beverage can 3. The moving conveyor belt 2 can push the beverage can 3 at the front out of the track frame 4 and ensure that the remaining beverage cans 3 stay in the track frame 4. After completing one action, the controller 8 sends a command again to make the swing motor 67 drive the movable pressure plate 61 to reset. The second movable frame 68 moves down and the first movable frame 62 moves up again, which facilitates the pushing of the next beverage can 3, improves the use effect of the equipment, and reduces the setting cost of the blocking device.

[0033] 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.

Claims

1. A pusher device for an automatic vending machine, comprising a track frame (4), one end of which is fixed with a mounting frame (1), a drive belt (2) is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the track frame (4), a beverage can (3) is placed at the upper end of the drive belt (2), a controller (8) is installed on one side of the surface of the track frame (4), and side plates (5) are symmetrically fixed at the upper end of the side of the track frame (4) away from the mounting frame (1), characterized in that: A positioning and mounting assembly (7) is provided on one side of the side plate (5), and an adjustment and blocking assembly (6) is installed on the upper end of the positioning and mounting assembly (7). The adjusting blocking assembly (6) includes a fixing plate (66), which is inserted and fixed inside the positioning and mounting assembly (7). A rocking motor (67) is fixed on one side surface of the fixing plate (66), and a mounting shaft (69) is fixed at the output end of the rocking motor (67). A movable pressure plate (61) is symmetrically fixed on the surface of the mounting shaft (69). Guide rods (63) are symmetrically arranged inside the fixing plate (66). A limit spring (64) is sleeved on the surface of the guide rod (63). A first movable frame (62) is movably connected to the surface of one guide rod (63), and a second movable frame (68) is movably connected to the surface of the other guide rod (63). Limit devices (65) are provided inside both the first movable frame (62) and the second movable frame (68).

2. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed plate (66) has a limiting groove inside corresponding to the first movable frame (62) and the second movable frame (68).

3. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the movable pressure plate (61) is bonded with an anti-slip pad, and the inner wall surface of the fixed plate (66) is provided with a bearing seat corresponding to the mounting shaft (69).

4. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting device (65) includes a threaded hole (651), and the first movable frame (62) has several threaded holes (651) inside, and a blocking rod (652) is movably connected inside the threaded hole (651).

5. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the blocking rod (652) is fixed with a hexagonal stop block, and the upper surface of the blocking rod (652) is provided with a threaded part.

6. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning and mounting assembly (7) includes a base (72), a base (72) is fixed on one side of the side plate (5), a fastening bolt (73) is connected to one side of the base (72), a connecting plate (74) is sleeved on the surface of the fastening bolt (73), a positioning rod (71) is symmetrically fixed on the surface of the connecting plate (74), a symmetrical insertion groove (75) is provided inside the base (72), and a insertion rod (77) is fixed at the bottom end of the fixing plate (66) corresponding to the insertion groove (75), and a plurality of positioning holes (76) are provided inside the insertion rod (77).

7. The pusher device for an automatic vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: Damping rubber pads are provided on both sides of the plug rod (77) corresponding to the plug groove (75).