A retrofit module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a retrofit module for easy installation in ordinary vending machines, comprising: a mounting box, an edge computing box, an electric bolt lock, a locking plate, a mounting plate, a product recognition camera, a fixing component, and a limiting component. The edge computing box and the electric bolt lock are both fixedly installed inside the mounting box, the locking plate is disposed on the surface of the electric bolt lock, and the fixing component is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting box. This utility model provides a retrofit module for easy installation in ordinary vending machines. By installing the edge computing box, electric bolt lock, and product recognition camera inside the mounting box and connecting the connecting wires, the mounting box and locking plate can be installed using screws. This eliminates the need for individual installation of components such as support frames and slots, and also eliminates the need for wiring harness arrangement, improving installation efficiency and facilitating a quick and easy upgrade of an ordinary vending machine into an automatic vending machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ordinary vending machine modification, and in particular to a modification module that is easy to install on ordinary vending machines. Background Technology

[0002] Ordinary vending machines are important equipment used in retail places such as supermarkets and convenience stores for displaying and selling goods. They usually have glass doors so that customers can see the products inside. Inside, there are usually multiple shelves for different types of water and snacks to be placed. They use compressors for stable cooling with low noise, and the temperature is controlled by a microcomputer digital temperature controller, which is accurate and easy to operate.

[0003] Now, by installing a data computing box, electric lock, and product recognition camera in ordinary vending machines, users can open the electric lock by scanning, open the vending machine door, select the desired product, and then automatically pay through the product recognition camera and the data computing box.

[0004] However, when installing the installation of the computing box, electric lock, and product recognition camera, it is necessary to install each component separately by means of installation support brackets, slotting, etc. After installation, the connecting wires need to be arranged, which results in a long time to install each component, upgrading ordinary vending machines and reducing work efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a modification module that can be easily installed in ordinary vending machines to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a retrofit module that is easy to install in ordinary vending machines, solving the problem that it is currently inconvenient to upgrade ordinary vending machines because it requires a long time to install the edge computing box, electric lock, and product recognition camera.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a modification module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine, including: a mounting box, an edge computing box, an electric bolt lock, a locking plate, a mounting plate, a product recognition camera, a fixing component, and a limiting component;

[0008] The edge computing box and the electric bolt lock are both fixedly installed inside the mounting box, the locking plate is disposed on the surface of the electric bolt lock, and the fixing member is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting box;

[0009] The mounting plate is disposed at the bottom of the mounting box, the product recognition camera is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate, and the limiting member is disposed inside the mounting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting box is provided with a limiting device inside, the limiting device including two limiting grooves and two limiting blocks, the two limiting grooves are both opened inside the mounting box, and the two limiting blocks are respectively slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the bottoms of the two limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the two ends of the top of the mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the fastener is a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting box.

[0013] Preferably, a rotating rod is rotatably connected inside the mounting plate, a fixed sleeve is threadedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod, and a rotating ring is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting plate is provided with a fixing device inside, the fixing device including multiple fixing slots and multiple fixing blocks, the multiple fixing slots are all opened inside the mounting plate, and the multiple fixing blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple fixing slots respectively.

[0015] Preferably, the rotating rod is provided with a moving device inside, the moving device including multiple moving slots and multiple moving blocks, the multiple moving slots are all opened inside the rotating rod, and the multiple moving blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple moving slots respectively.

[0016] Compared with related technologies, the modification module provided by this utility model, which is easy to install in ordinary vending machines, has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model provides a retrofit module that is easy to install in ordinary vending machines. By installing the edge computing box, electric lock, and product recognition camera inside the mounting box and connecting the connecting wires, the mounting box and lock plate can be installed by using screws. This eliminates the need to install support frames, create slots, or install each component individually, and also eliminates the need for wiring harnesses, improving the installation efficiency and making it convenient and quick to upgrade ordinary vending machines into automatic vending machines. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a modification module for easy installation in a regular vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the mounting box shown;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the mounting plate.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of part A shown below;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of a modification module for easy installation in a regular vending machine provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an installation diagram of the mounting box and vending machine;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a vending machine.

[0025] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Mounting box, 2. Edge computing box, 3. Electric bolt lock, 4. Lock plate, 5. Mounting plate, 6. Camera, 7. Fixing component, 8. Limiting component, 9. Limiting device, 91. Limiting groove, 92. Limiting block, 10. Rotating rod, 11. Fixing sleeve, 12. Rotating ring, 13. Fixing device, 131. Fixing groove, 132. Fixing block, 14. Moving device, 141. Moving groove, 142. Moving block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] First Embodiment

[0028] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a modification module for easy installation in a regular vending machine provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the mounting box shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the mounting plate. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of part A is shown. A modification module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine includes: a mounting box 1, an edge computing box 2, an electric bolt lock 3, a locking plate 4, a mounting plate 5, a product recognition camera 6, a fixing component 7, and a limiting component 8;

[0029] The edge computing box 2 and the electric bolt lock 3 are both fixedly installed inside the mounting box 1, the locking plate 4 is disposed on the surface of the electric bolt lock 3, and the fixing member 7 is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting box 1;

[0030] The mounting plate 5 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting box 1, the product recognition camera 6 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate 5, and the limiting member 8 is disposed inside the mounting plate 5.

[0031] One or more product recognition cameras 6 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate 5. When installing one product recognition camera 6, it can be installed in one of the positions of the center or left and right ends of the mounting plate 5. When installing multiple product recognition cameras 6, they can be installed at the two corners of the bottom of the mounting plate 5, so that the product recognition cameras 6 form a cross angle to identify and record the food taken out of the vending machine.

[0032] The bottom of the mounting plate 5 is fixedly mounted with the product recognition camera 6 by a fixing bracket. When installing the product recognition camera 6, the angle can be adjusted inside the fixing bracket and then fixed with bolts to ensure that the product recognition camera 6 can illuminate the position at the entrance of the vending machine.

[0033] The edge computing box 2, electric bolt lock 3, and product recognition camera 6 of the vending machine are the core components for realizing intelligent functions such as "self-service opening and automatic checkout". The three have different functions but work together. The edge computing box 2 is a small computing terminal deployed locally on the vending machine. Its core role is to complete data processing, logic control, and algorithm execution on the device side.

[0034] When in use, the user scans the code for verification → the edge computing box receives the "verification passed" signal → sends an "unlock" command to the electric bolt lock → the electric bolt lock unlocks.

[0035] Cabinet door opens → Door magnetic sensor sends "door open" signal to box → Box sends "capture initial image" command to product recognition camera → Camera captures image and transmits image to box for storage;

[0036] After the user takes the goods and closes the door, the door magnetic sensor sends a "door closed" signal, the box sends a "shooting end screen" command to the camera, and the camera transmits the image.

[0037] The box uses AI algorithms to compare images → identify products and calculate the amount → generate an order for the payment module → the user completes the payment;

[0038] The payment module sends a "payment successful" signal to the box → the box sends a "lock" command to the electric bolt lock → the electric bolt locks → the order data is synchronized to the cloud.

[0039] Multiple product recognition cameras 6 are fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate 5, which can be used to better detect vending machines.

[0040] The limiting component 8 is a bolt. Both the mounting plate 5 and the mounting box 1 have threaded holes that are compatible with the bolt. This is used to limit the movement between the mounting plate 5 and the mounting box 1 after the bolt is installed into the threaded hole.

[0041] The fastener 7 can be glue, a lock, etc., used to limit the position of the mounting box 1.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting box 1 is provided with a limiting device 9 inside. The limiting device 9 includes two limiting grooves 91 and two limiting blocks 92. The two limiting grooves 91 are opened inside the mounting box 1, and the two limiting blocks 92 are slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves 91 respectively.

[0043] The limiting block 92 is a T-shaped block, and the limiting groove 91 is a T-shaped groove that is adapted to the limiting block 92. It is used to limit the two limiting blocks 92 on the top of the mounting plate 5 by the limiting member 8 after they are respectively inserted into the two limiting grooves 91, thereby reducing the use of the limiting member 8.

[0044] The bottoms of the two limiting blocks 92 are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the top of the mounting plate 5.

[0045] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 The fixing member 7 is a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting box 1.

[0046] The mounting bracket has an internal opening for mounting screws to be used to install the mounting box 1.

[0047] The working principle of the modification module provided by this utility model, which is easy to install in a regular vending machine, is as follows:

[0048] In use, the edge computing box 2, electric lock 3, and product recognition camera 6 are installed inside the mounting box 1 in advance or during production, and the connecting cables are connected.

[0049] The mounting box 1 and locking plate 4 can be installed by using screws.

[0050] Compared with related technologies, the modification module provided by this utility model, which is easy to install in ordinary vending machines, has the following beneficial effects:

[0051] This utility model provides a retrofit module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine. By installing the edge computing box 2, electric lock 3, and product recognition camera 6 inside the mounting box 1 and connecting the connecting wires, the mounting box 1 and the lock plate 4 can be installed by using screws. This eliminates the need to install support frames, create slots, or install each component individually, and also eliminates the need for wiring harnesses, improving the installation efficiency and making it convenient and quick to upgrade a regular vending machine into an automatic vending machine.

[0052] Second Embodiment

[0053] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 Based on the first embodiment of this application, which provides a modification module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine, the second embodiment of this application proposes another modification module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0054] Specifically, the second embodiment of this application provides a modification module that is easy to install on a regular vending machine. The difference is that it also includes a rotating rod 10 rotatably connected inside the mounting plate 5, a fixing sleeve 11 threadedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 10, and a rotating ring 12 rotatably connected to one end of the fixing sleeve 11.

[0055] The fixed sleeve 11 is a threaded sleeve, and the surface of the rotating rod 10 is provided with a thread that is compatible with the fixed sleeve 11. When the fixed sleeve 11 rotates to one side, the fixed sleeve 11 moves to one side on the surface of the rotating rod 10, thereby driving one side of the rotating ring 12 to contact the surface of the mounting plate 5 and limiting the rotating rod 10.

[0056] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 The mounting plate 5 is provided with a fixing device 13 inside. The fixing device 13 includes multiple fixing grooves 131 and multiple fixing blocks 132. The multiple fixing grooves 131 are all opened inside the mounting plate 5, and the multiple fixing blocks 132 are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple fixing grooves 131.

[0057] The fixing block 132 is made of rubber, and one end of each fixing block 132 is fixedly connected to a rubber ring on one side of the rotating ring 12, which increases the friction of the rubber against the fixing groove 131, thereby increasing the fixing effect of the fixing sleeve 11.

[0058] Please refer to the following: Figure 5The rotating rod 10 is provided with a moving device 14 inside. The moving device 14 includes multiple moving slots 141 and multiple moving blocks 142. The multiple moving slots 141 are all opened inside the rotating rod 10, and the multiple moving blocks 142 are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple moving slots 141 respectively.

[0059] The surfaces of the movable blocks 142 are all fixedly connected to the inner wall surface of the rotating ring 12 to limit the rotation ring 12. When the fixed sleeve 11 moves to one side, the rotating ring 12 can move to one side.

[0060] The working principle of the modification module provided by this utility model, which is easy to install in a regular vending machine, is as follows:

[0061] In use, by rotating the fixed sleeve 11 to one side, the fixed sleeve 11 moves to one side on the surface of the rotating rod 10. When the fixed sleeve 11 moves to one side, it drives the rotating ring 12 to move to one side on the surface of the rotating rod 10. This causes the two moving blocks 142 to move to one side inside the moving groove 141, while the fixed block 132 moves to one side and separates inside the fixed groove 131. At this time, the commodity recognition camera 6 is rotated, which drives the rotating rod 10 to rotate to one side to a suitable position.

[0062] By rotating the fixed sleeve 11 in the opposite direction, the fixed sleeve 11 connected to the rotating ring 12 moves and resets to one side on the surface of the rotating rod 10, thereby driving the two fixed blocks 132 to be inserted into the two fixed slots 131 respectively, thus limiting the position of the product recognition camera 6.

[0063] Compared with related technologies, the modification module provided by this utility model, which is easy to install in ordinary vending machines, has the following beneficial effects:

[0064] This utility model provides a modification module that is easy to install in a regular vending machine. By using the rotating rod 10 in conjunction with the fixing sleeve 11, the angle of the product recognition camera 6 can be adjusted, so that the product recognition camera 6 can better view the inside of the vending machine.

[0065] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, 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 retrofit module for convenient installation in a conventional vending machine, characterized in that, include: Mounting boxes, edge computing boxes, electric bolt locks, lock plates, mounting plates, product recognition cameras, fasteners, and limiting components; The edge computing box and the electric bolt lock are both fixedly installed inside the mounting box, the locking plate is disposed on the surface of the electric bolt lock, and the fixing member is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting box; The mounting plate is disposed at the bottom of the mounting box, the product recognition camera is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate, and the limiting member is disposed inside the mounting plate.

2. The retrofit module for easy installation in a common vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting box is equipped with a limiting device inside. The limiting device includes two limiting grooves and two limiting blocks. The two limiting grooves are both opened inside the mounting box, and the two limiting blocks are slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves respectively.

3. A retrofit module for convenient installation in a common vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottoms of the two limiting blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the top of the mounting plate.

4. The modification module for easy installation in a regular vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting box.

5. The retrofit module for easy installation in a common vending machine according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting plate is rotatably connected to a rotating rod inside, and a fixed sleeve is threadedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod. A rotating ring is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed sleeve.

6. A retrofit module for convenient installation in a common vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting plate is provided with a fixing device inside. The fixing device includes multiple fixing slots and multiple fixing blocks. The multiple fixing slots are all opened inside the mounting plate, and the multiple fixing blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple fixing slots.

7. The retrofit module for easy installation in a common vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating rod is provided with a moving device inside. The moving device includes multiple moving slots and multiple moving blocks. The multiple moving slots are all opened inside the rotating rod, and the multiple moving blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the multiple moving slots.

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