Vending machine with restocking stopper

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter, including a rotatable door mounted on the side of the vending machine and a protective plate mounted below the vending machine. The vending machine with the replenishment limiter also includes a limiting mechanism; the limiting mechanism is mounted on the side of the protective plate; the limiting mechanism includes a positioning part, a first lifting part, and a rotating abutment part; the positioning part is located on the top of the protective plate and is located on the side of the door; the first lifting part is vertically slidably mounted on the top of the positioning part; the rotating abutment part is rotatably mounted on the side of the protective plate, and the end face of the protective plate has an opening for the rotating abutment part to rotate, and the end face of the rotating abutment part has a chamfered bevel structure. This device solves the problem that when the operator opens the door to replenish the product, the door closes automatically due to free closing or external force, forcing the operator to repeatedly operate the door, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the replenishment operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and more specifically, to a vending machine with a replenishment limiter. Background Technology

[0002] As a convenient retail device, vending machines are widely used in various public places such as shopping malls, stations, and schools due to their advantages of 24-hour uninterrupted service and no need for manual operation, providing great convenience to people's lives. With the continuous growth of market demand, the functions of vending machines are becoming increasingly rich, the variety of goods is becoming more diverse, and the frequency of restocking operations is also increasing.

[0003] Currently, vending machines on the market are typically equipped with a door that operators must open to place goods on the corresponding shelves when restocking. However, existing vending machines have significant technical flaws in the restocking process. Specifically, when operators open the door for restocking, the door lacks an effective limiting and fixing mechanism, making it prone to closing freely due to its own weight, or being slammed shut by external forces such as people walking around or equipment vibrations during the restocking process. Once the door accidentally closes, the operator has to interrupt the restocking process and reopen the door, which not only increases the operator's workload but also seriously affects restocking efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, how to solve the technical problem that the door may close due to free closing or external force when the operator opens and closes the door to replenish the goods, forcing the operator to repeatedly open and close the door, has become a key technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in the current vending machine industry. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter that can limit the opening and closing of the door.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model is further configured as follows: it includes a rotatable switch door located next to the vending machine and a protective plate located below the vending machine. The vending machine with a replenishment limiter also includes a limiting mechanism. The limiting mechanism is located next to the protective plate. The limiting mechanism includes a positioning part, a first lifting part, and a rotating abutment part. The positioning part is located on the top of the protective plate and is located next to the switch door. The first lifting part is slidably mounted vertically on the top of the positioning part. The rotating abutment part is rotatably mounted next to the protective plate. The end face of the protective plate has an opening for the rotating abutment part to rotate. The end face of the rotating abutment part is a chamfered bevel structure, and the bottom end face of the first lifting part is a chamfered structure. When the rotating abutment part rotates, it can abut against the bottom of the first lifting part and drive the first lifting part to slide vertically.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of the door closing automatically due to free closing or external force when the operator opens and closes the door for replenishment is solved, which forces the operator to repeatedly operate the door. This achieves the effect of ensuring the smooth progress of replenishment operations.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: an arc-shaped groove is provided on the end face of the rotating contact part, and multiple arc-shaped grooves are provided, and the multiple arc-shaped grooves are spaced apart.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the end face of the positioning part is provided with a vertical guide groove for restricting the vertical sliding of the first lifting part.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that both sides of the rotating contact portion have a chamfered structure.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: the rotating abutment part is an L-shaped structure, and the structure of the rotating abutment part exposed outside the opening is a cuboid shape.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the bottom of the positioning part and the top of the protective plate are detachably connected by fasteners.

[0014] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] By setting a limit mechanism, the problem of the door closing automatically due to free closing or external force when the operator opens and closes the door to replenish goods is solved, which forces the operator to repeatedly open and close the door. This ensures that the replenishment operation can proceed smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2This is a front view of an automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting mechanism of an automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to the present invention;

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Opening / closing door; 2. Guard plate; 3. Limiting mechanism; 31. Positioning part; 32. First lifting part; 33. Rotating abutment part; 331. Arc groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0023] Example 1: In order to solve the problem that when the operator opens the switch door 1 to replenish the goods, the switch door 1 may close due to free closing or external force rubbing, forcing the operator to repeatedly operate the switch door 1.

[0024] The vending machine includes a rotatable door 1 located beside the vending machine and a protective plate 2 located below the vending machine. The vending machine with a replenishment limiter also includes a limiting mechanism 3. The limiting mechanism 3 is located beside the protective plate 2. The limiting mechanism 3 includes a positioning part 31, a first lifting part 32, and a rotating abutment part 33. The positioning part 31 is located on the top of the protective plate 2 and is located beside the rotatable door 1. The first lifting part 32 is vertically slidably located on the top of the positioning part 31. The rotating abutment part 33 is rotatably located beside the protective plate 2. The end face of the protective plate 2 has an opening for the rotating abutment part 33 to rotate. The end face of the rotating abutment part 33 has a chamfered bevel structure. The bottom end face of the first lifting part 32 has a chamfered structure. When the rotating abutment part 33 rotates, it can abut against the bottom of the first lifting part 32 and drive the first lifting part 32 to slide vertically.

[0025] In this embodiment, positioning shafts are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the opening. These positioning shafts penetrate the structure of the opening and provide rotational support for the rotating abutment part 33, enabling the rotating abutment part 33 to rotate around the positioning shafts. When restocking the vending machine, the operator opens the switch door 1 and rotates it to the outside of the first lifting part 32. Subsequently, the operator kicks the rotating abutment part 33, driving it to rotate away from the switch door 1 along the opening. During this process, the chamfered end face of the rotating abutment part 33 contacts the bottom end face of the first lifting part 32, thereby driving the first lifting part 32 to slide vertically along the positioning part 31 until it slides to the side of the switch door 1. When the switch door 1 closes due to external force, the first lifting part 32 forms an abutment restriction on the side of the switch door 1. Under this restriction, even if the switch door 1 is subjected to external force, the external force only generates a lateral abutment force on the first lifting part 32 and does not generate vertical pressure. Therefore, the external force on the opening and closing door 1 will not force the first lifting part 32 to descend, thus avoiding downward pressure on the rotating abutment part 33, preventing the rotating abutment part 33 from rotating and losing its supporting function for the first lifting part 32, and ultimately ensuring that the opening and closing door 1 cannot complete the closing action, ensuring that the operator can smoothly complete the restocking work of the vending machine. After restocking, if it is necessary to close the opening and closing door 1, the operator abuts the rotating abutment part 33 in the opposite direction, driving the rotating abutment part 33 to rotate in the opposite direction to the opening and closing door 1. At this time, the end face of the rotating abutment part 33 loses its supporting function for the bottom of the first lifting part 32, and the first lifting part 32 falls smoothly. After the first lifting part 32 falls, the opening and closing door 1 can be closed normally, and the operator does not need to bend over to operate the rotating abutment part 33 when restocking. This solves the problem that when the operator opens the opening and closing door 1 to restock, the opening and closing door 1 closes by itself due to free closing or external force, forcing the operator to repeatedly operate the opening and closing door 1, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the restocking operation.

[0026] See Figure 3 The end face of the rotating abutment part 33 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 331, and there are multiple arc-shaped grooves 331, and the multiple arc-shaped grooves 331 are spaced apart.

[0027] In this embodiment, the operator can drive the rotating abutment 33 to rotate by stepping on the top of the rotating abutment 33. To enhance the friction between the rotating abutment 33 and the operator's foot, a plurality of arc-shaped grooves 331 are formed on the top of the rotating abutment 33, and the arc-shaped grooves 331 are spaced apart.

[0028] See Figure 3 The end face of the positioning part 31 is provided with a vertical guide groove for restricting the vertical sliding of the first lifting part 32.

[0029] When the first lifting part 32 is lifted by the end face of the rotating abutment part 33, the first lifting part 32 can slide stably along the vertical guide groove opened on the end face of the positioning part 31.

[0030] See Figure 3 Both sides of the rotating contact part 33 are chamfered.

[0031] In this embodiment, the operator can also use their feet to abut against both sides of the rotating abutment part 33, which can drive the rotating abutment part 33 to rotate.

[0032] See Figure 3 The rotating abutment part 33 has an L-shaped structure, and the structure of the rotating abutment part 33 exposed outside the opening is a cuboid shape.

[0033] In this embodiment, the rotating abutment part 33 is preferably an L-shaped structure, which can stably abut against the end face of the first lifting part 32.

[0034] See Figure 3 The bottom of the positioning part 31 and the top of the guard plate 2 are detachably connected by fasteners.

[0035] The bottom of the positioning part 31 and the top of the guard plate 2 are detachably connected, and a stable connection between the positioning part 31 and the guard plate 2 is achieved by fasteners. This facilitates the disassembly, replacement or maintenance of the positioning part 31 or the guard plate 2 when needed.

[0036] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter, comprising a rotatable door (1) disposed on the side of the vending machine and a protective plate (2) disposed below the vending machine, characterized in that: Automatic vending machines with replenishment limiters also include a limit mechanism (3); The limiting mechanism (3) is located on the side of the guard plate (2); The limiting mechanism (3) includes a positioning part (31), a first lifting part (32), and a rotating abutment part (33). The positioning part (31) is located on the top of the guard plate (2) and the positioning part (31) is located on the side of the opening and closing door (1); The first lifting part (32) is vertically slidably disposed on the top of the positioning part (31); The rotating abutment part (33) is rotatably disposed on the side of the guard plate (2). The end face of the guard plate (2) is provided with an opening for the rotating abutment part (33) to rotate. The end face of the rotating abutment part (33) is a chamfered bevel structure, and the bottom end face of the first lifting part (32) is a chamfered structure. When the rotating abutment part (33) rotates, it can abut against the bottom of the first lifting part (32) and drive the first lifting part (32) to slide in a vertical direction.

2. The automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end face of the rotating contact part (33) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (331), and there are multiple arc-shaped grooves (331), and the multiple arc-shaped grooves (331) are spaced apart.

3. The automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end face of the positioning part (31) is provided with a vertical guide groove for restricting the vertical sliding of the first lifting part (32).

4. An automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both sides of the rotating contact part (33) are chamfered.

5. An automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating contact part (33) has an L-shaped structure, and the structure of the rotating contact part (33) exposed outside the opening is a cuboid shape.

6. An automatic vending machine with a replenishment limiter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the positioning part (31) and the top of the guard plate (2) are detachably connected by fasteners.

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