A storage carousel for a vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic vending machine technical field, especially automatic vending machine's storage carousel, including the fixed frame, the rotatory setting of fixed frame has the carousel, the circumferential surface of carousel is opened the annular groove, the annular groove is evenly distributed with a plurality of baffle in the circumferential direction, form a storage compartment between every two adjacent baffle, the upper and lower two inner side walls of annular groove and the position of baffle correspondingly all are opened the guide groove, the guide groove extends along the radial of carousel, and the baffle and guide groove slide fit, and the baffle is equipped with locking mechanism, and locking mechanism is used for locking or unlocking baffle and moves relative to carousel. The automatic vending machine storage carousel of the utility model aims at solving the technical problem that the goods specification is too single due to the baffle unable to freely dismount in the prior art, and the size of storage compartment cannot be freely adjusted according to the demand, thereby limit the commodity kind storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically to a vending machine storage turntable. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are various storage structures for vending machines on the market, among which the rotary storage structure is widely used due to its high space utilization rate.

[0003] Currently, some existing vending machines use a rotary storage structure. For example, a rotary mechanism and vending machine are disclosed in utility model patent CN209248662U. This rotary structure uses ring-shaped partitions to divide the rotary table into multiple fan-shaped storage compartments for storing goods. By rotating the rotary table, the goods in the target storage compartment can be transported to the dispensing slot.

[0004] However, the partitions in the device cannot be freely disassembled, which means that the size of all storage compartments is fixed at the factory and cannot be changed. This makes the storage compartments too limited in terms of specifications and cannot be adjusted according to needs, thus restricting the variety of goods and reducing the overall space utilization of the vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a storage turntable for vending machines, which aims to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the storage specifications are too limited due to the inability to freely disassemble and assemble the partitions, and the inability to freely adjust the size of the storage compartments according to needs, thereby limiting the variety of goods that can be stored.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a storage turntable for an automatic vending machine, including a fixed frame, on which a turntable is rotatably mounted. An annular groove is formed on the circumferential surface of the turntable, and multiple partitions are evenly distributed circumferentially within the annular groove. A storage compartment is formed between every two adjacent partitions. Guide grooves are formed on the upper and lower inner sidewalls of the annular groove, corresponding to the positions of the partitions. The guide grooves extend radially along the turntable, and the partitions slide in cooperation with the guide grooves. A locking mechanism is provided between the partitions and at least one guide groove, and the locking mechanism is used to lock or unlock the movement of the partitions relative to the turntable.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes an elastic buckle and a slot. The elastic buckle is disposed on the partition, and the slot is formed in the guide groove. After the partition slides to a preset position in the guide groove, the elastic buckle slides into the slot and locks in place.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic buckle includes a straight connecting part and an inclined locking part; the lower part of the partition is provided with a notch penetrating its opposite surface, the notch is connected to the bottom surface of the partition, the straight connecting part is located in the notch and extends along the sliding direction of the partition, the inclined locking part is connected to the end of the straight connecting part, and the included angle between the two is an obtuse angle; the inclined locking part extends inclinedly from top to bottom out of the notch.

[0009] Furthermore, a guide protrusion is provided on one side end of the partition, which is used to guide the partition to slide into the guide groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the guide protrusion has an arc-shaped guide surface facing the inlet direction of the guide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a threaded connection part, which is disposed below one side wall of the partition plate. The lower inner wall of the annular groove is provided with a threaded hole in the vertical direction corresponding to the position of the threaded connection part. After the partition plate slides to the preset position of the guide groove, the threaded connection part can be threaded into the threaded hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the threaded connection includes a threaded locking member, a groove, an extension block, a through hole, and a protrusion. The groove is opened on the lower wall of the partition, the extension block is disposed in the groove, and the extension block extends in a direction perpendicular to one side wall of the partition. A through hole is vertically opened on the surface of the extension block. A protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the annular groove and on one side of the guide groove. A threaded hole is vertically opened on the upper part of the protrusion. After the partition slides to a preset position, the threaded hole and the through hole are coaxially corresponding. The threaded locking member passes through the through hole and is threaded into the threaded hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower end of the slot, corresponding to the lower wall of the partition, is provided with a rounded corner structure.

[0014] Furthermore, there are multiple threaded connections, and these multiple threaded connections are arranged in a linear array below the partition.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking mechanism is provided between the partition and the upper guide groove; the locking mechanism is also provided between the partition and the lower guide groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] When using the storage turntable of this utility model, if it is necessary to reduce the size of the storage compartment, the partition corresponding to the storage compartment that needs to be expanded is slid out from the guide groove, so that the partition is detached from the turntable, thereby expanding the space of the storage compartment. When the partition is slid back into the guide groove, the space of the storage compartment can be reduced. Finally, the position of the partition is fixed by the locking mechanism. This solves the technical problem in the prior art that the partition cannot be freely disassembled and reassembled, resulting in the storage specifications being too limited and the size of the storage compartments not being able to be freely adjusted according to needs, thus restricting the storage of various types of goods. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic snap-fit ​​structure of the partition in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the guide groove at point A;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the threaded connection part of the partition in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0023] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after separation of the middle shelf, threaded connection, and guide groove.

[0024] Numbering in each attached figure:

[0025] 100. Fixing frame; 200. Turntable; 201. Upper plate; 202. Lower plate; 203. Column part; 300. Guide groove; 301. Slot; 302. Protrusion; 303. Threaded hole; 304. Threaded connection part; 400. Partition; 500. Elastic buckle; 501. Notch; 502. Straight connection part; 503. Inclined snap-fit ​​part; 600. Guide protrusion; 601. Arc-shaped guide surface; 700. Groove; 701. Extension block; 702. Perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, 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.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through other features. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a storage turntable for an automatic vending machine.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The vending machine's storage turntable includes a mounting frame 100, which is installed inside the vending machine's cabinet. A turntable 200 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 100, allowing the turntable 200 to rotate around its own axis. An annular groove is formed on the circumferential surface of the turntable 200. The upper part of the annular groove is an upper plate 201, and the lower part is a lower plate 202. A columnar part 203 connects and fixes the upper plate 201 and the lower plate 202. Multiple removable partitions 400 are evenly distributed circumferentially within the annular groove, spaced apart along the circumference of the turntable 200. Each pair of adjacent partitions 400 forms a storage compartment. Guide grooves 300 are provided on the upper and lower inner sidewalls of the annular groove, corresponding to the positions of the partition 400. The guide grooves 300 extend radially along the turntable 200. The upper and lower parts of the partition 400 are slidably engaged with the corresponding guide grooves 300, allowing the partition 400 to slide radially along the guide grooves 300, thereby enabling the partition 400 to be removed from the turntable 200. A locking mechanism is provided between the partition 400 and at least one guide groove 300, which is used to lock or unlock the movement of the partition 400 relative to the turntable 200.

[0033] When the partition 400 is removed from the annular groove, the storage compartment corresponding to the removed partition 400 has a larger space. When it is necessary to reduce the storage compartment space, the partition 400 can be slid into the guide groove 300 of the corresponding storage compartment, thereby accommodating the storage of goods of different sizes. In addition, the locking mechanism can fix the partition 400 in the annular groove to prevent it from falling off the turntable 200. This solves the technical problem in the prior art that the partition 400 cannot be freely disassembled and reassembled, resulting in overly uniform storage specifications and the inability to freely adjust the size of the storage compartment according to needs, thus limiting the variety of goods that can be stored.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The locking mechanism includes an elastic buckle 500 and a slot 301. The elastic buckle 500 is disposed on the partition 400, and the slot 301 is formed on the inner wall of the guide groove 300. When the partition 400 slides to the preset position of the guide groove 300, the elastic buckle 500 slides into the corresponding slot 301 by its own elasticity, thereby locking the partition 400 and restricting the partition 400 from continuing to slide, thus locking the partition 400.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The elastic buckle 500 includes a notch 501 formed in the lower part of the partition 400 and penetrating its opposite surface, and the notch 501 also communicates with the bottom surface of the partition 400. The elastic buckle 500 also includes a straight connecting part 502 and an inclined engaging part 503; the straight connecting part 502 is located inside the notch 501 and extends along the sliding direction of the partition 400, the inclined engaging part 503 is connected to the end of the straight connecting part 502, the two are connected by an arc transition, and the included angle formed between the two is an obtuse angle; the inclined engaging part 503 extends obliquely from top to bottom out of the notch 501.

[0036] When the partition 400 slides along the guide groove 300 until it abuts against the column part 203, the inclined locking part 503 slides into the locking groove 301 and locks in place, thus locking the partition 400 and the turntable 200. Since the angle between the inclined locking part 503 and the straight connecting part 502 is an obtuse angle, and the inclined locking part 503 is inclined from top to bottom, when the operator manually pulls out the partition 400, the inclined locking part 503 undergoes elastic deformation under the action of external force, causing the inclined locking part 503 to disengage from the locking groove 301, thereby disassembling the partition 400.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 A guide protrusion 600 is provided on one side end of the partition 400. The guide protrusion 600 is used to guide the partition 400 to slide into the guide groove 300. The guide protrusion 600 has an arc-shaped guide surface 601, which faces the entrance direction of the guide groove 300. When the partition 400 slides into the guide groove 300, the arc-shaped guide surface 601 first contacts the entrance of the guide groove 300. With the help of the arc-shaped guide surface, the partition 400 is gradually aligned with the guide groove 300, so that the partition 400 slides into the guide groove 300 more smoothly and avoids jamming or alignment difficulties.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 There are two guide protrusions 600, which are symmetrically arranged. When the partition 400 slides into the guide groove 300, the two guide protrusions 600 work simultaneously to guide the partition 400 to align with the guide groove 300 from the upper and lower positions, making the sliding of the partition 400 smoother and further reducing assembly deviation.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] The difference from Embodiment 1 lies in the specific structure of the locking mechanism.

[0041] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The locking mechanism includes a threaded connection portion 304, which is located below one side wall of the partition 400. A threaded hole 303 is vertically formed on the lower inner wall of the annular groove, corresponding to the position of the threaded connection portion 304. When the partition 400 slides to the preset position of the guide groove 300, the threaded connection portion 304 aligns with the threaded hole 303. At this time, the threaded connection portion 304 and the threaded hole 303 can be threaded together, thereby locking the partition 400 in this position and preventing the partition 400 from moving.

[0042] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The threaded connection 304 includes a threaded locking element, a groove 700, an extension block 701, a through hole 702, and a protrusion 302. The groove 700 is formed on the lower wall of the partition 400. The extension block 701 is disposed within the groove 700 and extends in a direction perpendicular to one side wall of the partition 400. The surface of the extension block 701 has a vertically formed through hole 702. A protrusion 302 is provided on the inner wall of the annular groove, located on one side of the guide groove 300. A threaded hole 303 is formed vertically on the upper part of the protrusion 302. After the partition slides to a preset position, the threaded locking element passes through the through hole 702 and engages with the threaded hole 303, thereby locking the partition 400.

[0043] Reference Figure 5 The lower end of the slot 700 and the part corresponding to the lower wall of the partition are provided with a rounded corner structure. The rounded corner structure smooths the edge of the slot 700 to avoid the edge being too sharp, so as to avoid scratching the inner wall of the guide groove 300 when the partition 400 slides into the guide groove 300.

[0044] Reference Figure 4 The number of threaded connection parts 304 is multiple. Specifically, there are two threaded connection parts 304. The multiple threaded connection parts 304 are arranged in a linear array below the partition, thereby fixing the partition 400 at multiple points. This ensures that the locking force on the partition 400 is evenly distributed across multiple connection points, further enhancing the stability and vibration resistance of the partition 400 after locking.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The locking mechanism is provided between the partition 400 and the upper guide groove 300; the locking mechanism is also provided between the partition 400 and the lower guide groove 300. The bidirectional locking restricts the movement of the partition 400 from two dimensions, forming a comprehensive constraint on the partition 400.

[0046] It is worth mentioning that the partitions 400 fixed on the turntable 200 by the elastic clips 500 and the slots 301 are divided into groups of three. Between each pair of partitions 400 fixed by the elastic clips 500 and the slots 301, there is a partition 400 fixed by the threaded connection part 304. Thus, the turntable 200 combines two methods of fixing the partitions 400. The partitions 400 fixed by the elastic clips 500 are easier to install and remove than those fixed by the threaded connection part 304. Therefore, when removing and installing the partitions 400, it is preferable to choose the partitions 400 fixed by the elastic clips 500 to adjust the size of the storage compartments.

[0047] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage turntable for an automatic vending machine, comprising a fixed frame, a turntable rotatably mounted on the fixed frame, an annular groove formed on the circumferential surface of the turntable, and a plurality of partitions evenly distributed circumferentially within the annular groove, wherein a storage compartment is formed between every two adjacent partitions, characterized in that: The upper and lower inner sidewalls of the annular groove are provided with guide grooves corresponding to the positions of the partition. The guide grooves extend radially along the turntable. The partition slides with the guide grooves. A locking mechanism is provided between the partition and at least one guide groove. The locking mechanism is used to lock or unlock the movement of the partition relative to the turntable.

2. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes an elastic buckle and a slot. The elastic buckle is disposed on the partition, and the slot is formed in the guide groove. After the partition slides to the preset position of the guide groove, the elastic buckle slides into the slot and locks in place.

3. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic buckle includes a straight connecting part and an inclined locking part; the lower part of the partition is provided with a notch that penetrates its opposite surface, the notch is connected to the bottom surface of the partition, the straight connecting part is located in the notch and extends along the sliding direction of the partition, the inclined locking part is connected to the end of the straight connecting part, and the included angle between the two is an obtuse angle; the inclined locking part extends inclinedly from top to bottom out of the notch.

4. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The partition has a guide protrusion on one side end, which is used to guide the partition to slide into the guide groove.

5. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The guide protrusion has an arc-shaped guide surface, which faces the inlet direction of the guide groove.

6. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a threaded connection part, which is located below one side wall of the partition. The lower inner wall of the annular groove is provided with a threaded hole in the vertical direction corresponding to the position of the threaded connection part. After the partition slides to the preset position of the guide groove, the threaded connection part can be threaded into the threaded hole.

7. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The threaded connection includes a threaded locking element, a groove, an extension block, a through hole, and a protrusion. The groove is opened on the lower wall of the partition, the extension block is disposed in the groove, and the extension block extends in a direction perpendicular to one side wall of the partition. A through hole is vertically opened on the surface of the extension block. A protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the annular groove and on one side of the guide groove. A threaded hole is vertically opened on the upper part of the protrusion. After the partition slides to a preset position, the threaded hole and the through hole are coaxially corresponding. The threaded locking element passes through the through hole and is threaded into the threaded hole.

8. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end of the slot, corresponding to the lower wall of the partition, is provided with a rounded corner structure.

9. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The number of threaded connections is multiple, and the multiple threaded connections are distributed in a linear array below the partition.

10. The storage turntable of an automatic vending machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism is provided between the partition and the upper guide groove; the locking mechanism is provided between the partition and the lower guide groove.

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