Blanking device and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material falling device and vending machine, include: storage bin, the storage bin is used for storing material, the bottom one side of storage bin is equipped with the discharge gate, conveying component, conveying component installs in the bottom of storage bin, is used for conveying the material in the storage bin to the discharge gate place and falls, stirring assembly, stirring assembly is installed in the storage bin, and stirring assembly is used for stirring the material in the storage bin.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Vending machines are common equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions, representing a new form of retail, often referred to as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. Furthermore, with market changes, vending machines have evolved into various styles, including those selling French fries.

[0003] Frozen fries ingredients are stored in a silo. When a customer purchases fries, the silo dispenses the corresponding amount of frozen ingredients for processing. Because the ingredients in the silo are in a frozen environment, they frequently freeze and solidify, causing the conveyor system within the silo to malfunction and fail to transport the frozen ingredients properly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a material feeding device and a vending machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a material feeding device, comprising:

[0006] A storage bin for storing materials, wherein a discharge port is provided on one side of the bottom of the storage bin;

[0007] A conveying assembly is installed at the bottom of the storage bin and is used to convey the material in the storage bin to the discharge port for dropping.

[0008] A stirring assembly is installed in the storage silo and is used to stir the materials in the storage silo.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes:

[0010] A first motor is installed outside the storage silo;

[0011] A drive gear, which is mounted on the output end of the first motor;

[0012] A driven gear meshes with the driving gear, and the driven gear is located at the end away from the discharge port;

[0013] A screw conveyor shaft is installed at the bottom of the storage silo, and the first end of the screw conveyor shaft extends out of the storage silo and is connected to the driven gear.

[0014] Furthermore, the conveying assembly also includes a mounting base and bearings;

[0015] The mounting base is installed on the discharge port side of the storage silo, and the bottom of the mounting base is hollowed out for material discharge; the bearing is installed on the mounting base, and the second end of the screw conveyor shaft is installed on the bearing.

[0016] Further, the stirring assembly includes:

[0017] A second motor is installed outside the storage silo;

[0018] A stirring shaft is installed at the output end of the second motor and extends into the storage hopper;

[0019] A stirring rod, which is mounted on the stirring shaft.

[0020] Furthermore, the stirring rod is mounted at an angle on the stirring shaft.

[0021] Furthermore, the stirring rod is provided with two rods.

[0022] Furthermore, a baffle is hinged to the top of the discharge port.

[0023] Furthermore, the storage bin includes a connected storage area and a discharge area; the discharge area is located at the bottom of the storage area; the material in the storage area is conveyed to the discharge area; and the screw conveyor shaft is located in the discharge area.

[0024] Furthermore, the storage bin has multiple through holes.

[0025] The second aspect of this utility model is a vending machine, which includes a material feeding device.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0027] Frozen French fries are stored in a hopper where the temperature is kept very low, typically below -10 degrees Celsius, to prevent spoilage. A stirring component agitates the fries to prevent them from freezing and disrupting the conveyor system. To reduce energy consumption, the stirring component only needs to agitate the fries intermittently. When a customer purchases fries, the conveyor system delivers the corresponding amount of frozen fries from the outlet. The agitator within the feeding device intermittently agitates the fries, effectively preventing them from freezing in the hopper. Attached Figure Description

[0028] 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.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding device of this utility model in one direction.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding device of this utility model from two different directions.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding device of this utility model from three directions.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the image.

[0033] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0034] 1-Storage bin, 101-Discharge port, 102-Storage area, 103-Discharge area, 104-Through hole, 2-Conveying assembly, 201-First motor, 202-Drive gear, 203-Driven gear, 204-Screw conveyor shaft, 205-Mounting base, 206-Bearing, 3-Agitating assembly, 301-Second motor, 302-Agitating shaft, 303-Agitating rod, 4-Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The descriptions of "specific examples" 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 the present invention. 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.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] The material feeding device includes:

[0043] Storage bin 1, the storage bin 1 is used to store materials, and a discharge port 101 is provided on one side of the bottom of the storage bin 1;

[0044] Conveying component 2, which is installed at the bottom of the storage bin 1, is used to convey the material in the storage bin 1 to the discharge port 101 for dropping;

[0045] A stirring assembly 3 is installed in the storage silo 1 and is used to stir the material in the storage silo 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, frozen French fries are placed in storage silo 1. To prevent spoilage, the temperature inside the silo is very low, generally below -10 degrees Celsius. The stirring component 3 stirs the French fries in storage silo 1 to prevent them from freezing and causing the conveying component 2 to malfunction. To reduce energy consumption, the stirring component 3 only needs to stir the French fries intermittently. When a user purchases French fries, the conveying component 2 delivers the corresponding amount of frozen French fries from the discharge port 101. The stirring component 3, installed within the feeding device, intermittently stirs the French fries, effectively preventing them from freezing in storage silo 1.

[0047] Furthermore, the conveying assembly 2 includes:

[0048] The first motor 201 is installed outside the storage bin 1;

[0049] A drive gear 202 is mounted on the output end of the first motor 201;

[0050] Driven gear 203 meshes with driving gear 202, and driven gear 203 is located at the end away from the discharge port 101;

[0051] A screw conveyor shaft 204 is installed at the bottom of the storage bin 1, and the first end of the screw conveyor shaft 204 extends out of the storage bin 1 and is connected to the driven gear 203.

[0052] Furthermore, the conveying assembly 2 also includes a mounting base 205 and a bearing 206;

[0053] The mounting base 205 is installed on one side of the discharge port 101 of the storage bin 1, and the bottom of the mounting base 205 is hollowed out for material discharge; the bearing 206 is installed on the mounting base 205, and the second end of the screw conveyor shaft 204 is installed on the bearing 206.

[0054] In this embodiment, the working principle of the conveying component 2 is as follows: when a user purchases French fries, the first motor 201 starts, driving the drive gear 202 to rotate, thereby driving the driven gear 203 and the screw conveyor shaft 204 to rotate. The screw conveyor shaft 204 will drive the French fries in the storage bin 1 to fall from the discharge port 101. When the discharged French fries reach the preset value, the first motor 201 stops rotating. It should be noted that the French fries fall from the discharge port 101 onto the weighing device, and the weight is used to determine whether the discharged French fries have reached the preset value.

[0055] Furthermore, the stirring assembly 3 includes:

[0056] The second motor 301 is installed outside the storage bin 1; in this embodiment, the second motor 301 is a worm gear motor.

[0057] A stirring shaft 302 is installed at the output end of the second motor 301 and extends into the storage bin 1.

[0058] A stirring rod 303 is mounted on the stirring shaft 302.

[0059] Furthermore, the stirring rod 303 is mounted at an angle on the stirring shaft 302.

[0060] Furthermore, the stirring rod 303 is provided with two rods.

[0061] In this embodiment, the working principle of the stirring component 3 is as follows: the second motor 301 starts and stops intermittently. The start and stop times of the second motor 301 are adjusted according to the actual situation to ensure that the French fries in the storage bin 1 do not freeze. When the second motor 301 starts, the second motor 301 drives the stirring shaft 302 and the stirring rod 303 to rotate. The stirring rod 303 stirs the French fries in the storage bin 1, thereby preventing the French fries in the storage bin 1 from freezing.

[0062] Furthermore, a baffle 4 is hinged to the top of the discharge port 101.

[0063] In this embodiment, a baffle 4 is hinged to the top of the discharge port 101. The baffle 4 can rotate. When the conveying component 2 is not working, the baffle 4 can block the French fries in the storage bin 1 to prevent the French fries from falling from the discharge port 101. When the conveying component 2 starts to convey the French fries, the French fries can drive the baffle 4 to rotate during the movement to prevent the baffle 4 from damaging the French fries.

[0064] Furthermore, the storage bin 1 includes a storage area 102 and a discharge area 103 that are connected to each other; the discharge area 103 is located at the bottom of the storage area 102; the material in the storage area 102 is conveyed into the discharge area 103; the screw conveyor shaft 204 is located in the discharge area 103.

[0065] In this embodiment, the storage area 102 has a large area to store more fries, while the discharge area 103 has a small area to allow the screw conveyor to transport the fries from the discharge port 101. The bottom plate of the storage area 102 is inclined so that the fries in the storage area 102 can fall smoothly into the discharge area 103.

[0066] Furthermore, the storage bin 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes 104.

[0067] In this embodiment, by opening a through hole 104 on the storage bin 1, cold air can be easily introduced into the storage bin 1, so that the temperature inside the storage bin 1 is uniform and each French fry is kept at a low temperature.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] A vending machine, including a dispensing device. The vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described again.

[0070] 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 material feeding device, characterized in that: include: Storage bin (1), the storage bin (1) is used to store materials, and a discharge port (101) is provided on one side of the bottom of the storage bin (1); A conveying assembly (2) is installed at the bottom of the storage bin (1) to convey the material in the storage bin (1) to the discharge port (101) for dropping. A stirring assembly (3) is installed in the storage silo (1) and is used to stir the material in the storage silo (1).

2. The material feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (2) includes: A first motor (201) is installed outside the storage bin (1); A drive gear (202) is mounted on the output end of the first motor (201); Driven gear (203), which meshes with the driving gear (202), and the driven gear (203) is located at the end away from the discharge port (101); A screw conveyor shaft (204) is installed at the bottom of the storage bin (1), and the first end of the screw conveyor shaft (204) extends out of the storage bin (1) and is connected to the driven gear (203).

3. The material feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (2) also includes a mounting base (205) and a bearing (206); The mounting base (205) is installed on one side of the discharge port (101) of the storage bin (1), and the bottom of the mounting base (205) is hollowed out for material discharge; the bearing (206) is installed on the mounting base (205), and the second end of the screw conveyor shaft (204) is installed on the bearing (206).

4. The material feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (3) includes: The second motor (301) is installed outside the storage bin (1); A stirring shaft (302) is installed at the output end of the second motor (301) and extends into the storage bin (1); A stirring rod (303) is mounted on the stirring shaft (302).

5. The material feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring rod (303) is mounted at an angle on the stirring shaft (302).

6. The material feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring rod (303) is provided in two parts.

7. The material feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (4) is hinged to the top of the discharge port (101).

8. The material feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage bin (1) includes a connected storage area (102) and a discharge area (103); the discharge area (103) is located at the bottom of the storage area (102); the material in the storage area (102) is conveyed to the discharge area (103); the screw conveyor shaft (204) is located in the discharge area (103).

9. The material feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage bin (1) has multiple through holes (104).

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: Includes the material feeding device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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