A goods taking device and a vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of goods taking device and automatic vending machine, the two sides of goods taking device are slidably installed in the guide rail of two inner sides of box, goods taking device includes goods receiving frame and two respectively slidably installed mounting seat in guide rail, two mounting seats are respectively installed in the two sides of goods receiving frame, at least one mounting seat is provided with buffer assembly between guide rail, the first end of buffer assembly is installed in mounting seat, the second end of buffer assembly is slidably installed in guide rail. By the setting of buffer assembly, there can be a certain gap between goods taking device and guide rail, and buffer, so that mounting seat is offset close to guide rail along buffer assembly when goods taking device is moved to the position where the distance of two guide rails is relatively close, so that mounting seat is offset away from guide rail along buffer assembly when goods taking device is moved to the position where the distance of two guide rails is relatively far, so that goods taking device can be smoothly moved up and down between two guide rails, reduce resistance, avoid malfunction.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Vending machines are a common piece of equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions. They are a brand-new form of commercial retail and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets.

[0003] Existing vending machines generally use a dispensing device to receive and dispense goods, and different dispensing devices are used depending on the product. Based on the direction of movement of the dispensing device, they can be divided into the following types:

[0004] The first type allows the dispensing device to move up and down, left and right, and forward and backward within the vending machine's casing;

[0005] The second type allows the dispensing device to move up and down, left and right inside the vending machine's casing;

[0006] The third type is where the dispensing device can move up and down inside the vending machine's cabinet;

[0007] The fourth type is where the pickup device is installed inside the container and cannot be moved.

[0008] Among the four types of picking devices, reducing movement in one direction lowers the production cost of the picking device. Therefore, each type of picking device has its advantages in picking up goods.

[0009] The existing third type of dispensing device can only move up and down within the vending machine's casing. It typically moves along guide rails mounted on either side of the casing. The vending machine casing's length, width, and height dimensions are generally over 500 mm, and for cost reasons, the casing is usually made using a foaming process. When subjected to environmental changes or during handling, the casing may experience slight deformation. For example, the distance between the two guide rails is closer at the upper end of the casing, while it is farther apart at the lower end. Therefore, when the dispensing device slides up and down along the guide rails, it encounters increased resistance during lifting and lowering, potentially leading to malfunctions. While other manufacturing processes can be used to improve the casing's precision and reduce this phenomenon, this would increase the cost of the vending machine.

[0010] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0011] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a product dispensing device and an automatic vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a picking device, comprising guide rails slidably mounted on the inner sides of a box, including a receiving shelf and two mounting seats slidably mounted on the guide rails, the two mounting seats being respectively mounted on both sides of the receiving shelf, and a buffer assembly being provided between at least one of the mounting seats and the guide rails, the first end of the buffer assembly being mounted on the mounting seat, and the second end of the buffer assembly being slidably mounted on the guide rails.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the buffer assembly includes a slider, a connector, and a first elastic member. The slider is slidably mounted on the guide rail. The first end of the connector is connected to the slider, and the second end of the connector extends into the mounting base. The first elastic member is sleeved on the connector, with the first end of the first elastic member abutting against the slider and the second end of the first elastic member abutting against the mounting base.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the mounting base has a first through hole, and the connector extends into the mounting base through the first through hole.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the buffer assembly further includes a transition member, which is installed on the mounting base through the first through hole. The transition member has a second through hole in its middle, and the second end of the connector extends into the mounting base through the second through hole.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the transition piece is in the shape of a hollow cylinder, and the thickness of the transition piece is 3-10mm.

[0017] In a further technical solution, the buffer assembly also includes a limiting member, which is installed at the second end of the connector, and the diameter of the limiting member is larger than the diameter of the first through hole.

[0018] In a further technical solution, the buffer assembly further includes a second elastic element, which is sleeved on the connector, with a first end of the elastic element abutting against the mounting base and a second end of the elastic element abutting against the limiting element.

[0019] In a further technical solution, the limiting member is a retaining ring, and the outer side of the second end of the connector is recessed inward to form an annular groove, and the retaining ring is installed on the connector through the annular groove.

[0020] In a further technical solution, the limiting member is a nut, and the second end of the connector is threaded, with the nut screwed onto the connector via the thread.

[0021] In a further technical solution, the limiting member is a capped bolt, and the second end of the connector has a screw hole, through which the capped bolt is installed on the connector.

[0022] A second aspect of this utility model also provides an automatic vending machine, including the aforementioned dispensing device.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0024] The picking device of this utility model, through the setting of a buffer component, allows a certain gap to exist between the picking device and the guide rail, and provides buffering. When the picking device moves to a position where the two guide rails are close together, the mounting base shifts along the buffer component to get closer to the guide rails. When the picking device moves to a position where the two guide rails are far apart, the mounting base shifts along the buffer component to get away from the guide rails. This allows the picking device to move smoothly up and down between the two guide rails, reducing resistance and avoiding malfunctions.

[0025] The automatic vending machine of this utility model includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the dispensing device, and therefore will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the picking device and guide rail.

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the picking device.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the mounting base and buffer assembly.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the mounting base and some of the buffer components.

[0032] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the buffer component.

[0033] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0034] 1. Guide rail;

[0035] 2. Receive the shelving;

[0036] 3. Mounting base; 31. First through hole;

[0037] 4. Buffer assembly; 41. Sliding component; 42. Connecting component; 421. Annular groove; 43. First elastic component; 44. Transition component; 441. Second through hole; 45. Limiting component; 46. Second elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a picking device includes guide rails 1 that are slidably installed on the inner sides of a box on both sides, a receiving shelf 2 and two mounting seats 3 that are slidably installed on the guide rails 1 respectively. The two mounting seats 3 are respectively installed on both sides of the receiving shelf 2. A buffer component 4 is provided between at least one of the mounting seats 3 and the guide rail 1. The first end of the buffer component 4 is installed on the mounting seat 3 and the second end of the buffer component 4 is slidably installed on the guide rail 1.

[0045] By setting the buffer component 4, a certain gap is created between the picking device and the guide rail 1, and buffering is provided. When the picking device moves to a position where the two guide rails 1 are close together, the mounting base 3 shifts along the buffer component 4 to move closer to the guide rail 1. When the picking device moves to a position where the two guide rails 1 are far apart, the mounting base 3 shifts along the buffer component 4 to move away from the guide rail 1. This allows the picking device to move smoothly up and down between the two guide rails 1, reducing resistance and preventing malfunctions.

[0046] like Figure 4-6 As shown in a further specific embodiment, the buffer assembly 4 includes a slider 41, a connector 42, and a first elastic member 43. The slider 41 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 1. The first end of the connector 42 is connected to the slider 41, and the second end of the connector 42 extends into the mounting base 3. The first elastic member 43 is sleeved on the connector 42, with the first end of the first elastic member 43 abutting against the slider 41 and the second end of the first elastic member 43 abutting against the mounting base 3. As a preferred embodiment, the first elastic member 43 in this embodiment is a spring. By setting the first elastic member 43, the mounting base 3 can be pushed by the first elastic member 43 when it moves up and down along the guide rail 1, so that the mounting base 3 and the slider 41 are flexibly connected. When the two guide rails 1 are close together, the mounting base 3 moves along the connector 42 closer to the guide rail 1, and when the two guide rails 1 are far apart, the mounting base 3 moves along the connector 42 away from the guide rail 1.

[0047] like Figure 4-6 As shown in a further specific embodiment, the mounting base 3 has a first through hole 31, and the connector 42 extends into the mounting base 3 through the first through hole 31.

[0048] The first through hole 31 enables the mounting base 3 to move along the connector 42, resulting in a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0049] like Figure 4-6 As shown in a further specific embodiment, the buffer assembly 4 further includes a transition member 44, which is mounted on the mounting base 3 through the first through hole 31. A second through hole 441 is formed in the middle of the transition member 44, and the second end of the connector 42 extends into the mounting base 3 through the second through hole 441. The transition member 44 is a hollow cylinder with a thickness of 3-10 mm.

[0050] If the transition piece 44 is not provided and the connector 42 is directly installed in the first through hole 31, the contact area between the connector 42 and the mounting base 3 will be too small, which will easily cause swaying and abnormal noise during movement. By providing the transition piece 44, the contact area with the connector 42 is increased, and the swaying of the connector 42 is prevented when the buffer assembly 4 and the mounting base 3 are raised and lowered.

[0051] In a further specific embodiment, the buffer assembly 4 further includes a limiting member 45, which is installed at the second end of the connector 42, and the diameter of the limiting member 45 is larger than the diameter of the first through hole 31.

[0052] By setting the limiting member 45, the position of the mounting base 3 as it moves along the connector 42 is limited, so as to prevent the connector 42 from detaching from the mounting base 3 through the first through hole 31.

[0053] like Figure 4-6As shown in a further specific embodiment, the buffer assembly 4 further includes a second elastic element 46, which is sleeved on the connecting member 42. The first end of the elastic element abuts against the mounting base 3, and the second end of the elastic element abuts against the limiting member 45. In a preferred embodiment, the second elastic element 46 is a spring. The second elastic element 46 allows the mounting base 3 to be pushed by the second elastic element 46 when it moves up and down along the guide rail 1. With the cooperation of the first elastic element 43 and the second elastic element 46, a flexible connection is formed between the mounting base 3 and the sliding member 41. When the two guide rails 1 are close together, the mounting base 3 moves along the connecting member 42 closer to the guide rail 1; when the two guide rails 1 are far apart, the mounting base 3 moves along the connecting member 42 away from the guide rail 1. Simultaneously, the first elastic element 43 and the second elastic element 46 prevent the mounting base 3 from directly impacting the sliding member 41 and the limiting member 45 during movement, thus avoiding abnormal noise.

[0054] like Figure 4-6 As shown, in a further specific embodiment, the limiting member 45 is a retaining ring, and the outer side of the second end of the connector 42 is recessed inward to form an annular groove 421. The retaining ring is installed on the connector 42 through the annular groove 421.

[0055] By using the combination of annular groove 421 and retaining ring, the position of the mounting base 3 moving along the connector 42 is limited, preventing the mounting base 3 from detaching from the connector 42. At the same time, the processing technology of annular groove 421 and retaining ring is simple and the production cost is low.

[0056] In other specific embodiments, the limiting member 45 is a nut, the second end of the connecting member 42 is threaded, and the nut is screwed to the connecting member 42 through the thread.

[0057] By using the engagement of threads and nuts, the position of the mounting base 3 along the connector 42 is limited, preventing the mounting base 3 from detaching from the connector 42. At the same time, this engagement method is convenient for installation and easy for disassembly.

[0058] In other specific embodiments, the limiting member 45 is a capped bolt, and the second end of the connecting member 42 has a screw hole, through which the capped bolt is installed on the connecting member 42.

[0059] By using a capped bolt and a threaded hole, the position of the mounting base 3 along the connector 42 is limited, preventing the mounting base 3 from detaching from the connector 42. At the same time, this method of fitting is convenient for installation and easy for disassembly.

[0060] Example 2

[0061] The vending machine includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described further.

[0062] The terms "specific example" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and all such changes should be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. For example, different combinations of specific embodiments and different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A picking device, comprising guide rails (1) slidably mounted on both sides of the inner sides of a box, characterized in that: It includes a receiving shelf (2) and two mounting seats (3) that are slidably installed on the guide rail (1). The two mounting seats (3) are respectively installed on both sides of the receiving shelf (2). At least one of the mounting seats (3) is provided with a buffer assembly (4) between it and the guide rail (1). The first end of the buffer assembly (4) is installed on the mounting seat (3), and the second end of the buffer assembly (4) is slidably installed on the guide rail (1).

2. The picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (4) includes a slider (41), a connector (42), and a first elastic element (43). The slider (41) is slidably mounted on the guide rail (1). The first end of the connector (42) is connected to the slider (41), and the second end of the connector (42) extends into the mounting base (3). The first elastic element (43) is fitted onto the connector (42). The first end of the first elastic element (43) abuts against the slider (41), and the second end of the first elastic element (43) abuts against the mounting base (3).

3. The picking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (3) has a first through hole (31), and the connector (42) extends into the mounting base (3) through the first through hole (31).

4. The picking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (4) further includes a transition piece (44), which is mounted on the mounting base (3) through the first through hole (31). The transition piece (44) has a second through hole (441) in the middle, and the second end of the connector (42) extends into the mounting base (3) through the second through hole (441).

5. The picking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (4) further includes a limiting member (45), which is installed at the second end of the connector (42), and the diameter of the limiting member (45) is greater than the diameter of the first through hole (31).

6. The picking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (4) further includes a second elastic element (46), which is fitted onto the connector (42). The first end of the elastic element abuts against the mounting base (3), and the second end of the elastic element abuts against the limiting element (45).

7. The picking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting member (45) is a retaining ring, and the outer side of the second end of the connector (42) is recessed inward to form an annular groove (421). The retaining ring is installed on the connector (42) through the annular groove (421).

8. The picking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting member (45) is a nut, and the second end of the connecting member (42) is threaded. The nut is screwed to the connecting member (42) through the thread.

9. The picking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting member (45) is a capped bolt, and the second end of the connecting member (42) has a screw hole. The capped bolt is installed on the connecting member (42) through the screw hole.

10. An automatic vending machine, characterized in that... Includes the picking device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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