Delivery device, circuitry and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a delivery device, circuit system and vending machine, wherein, the delivery device includes: support, delivery warehouse, delivery warehouse installs in support, gravity sensing component, gravity sensing component installs in the bottom of delivery warehouse, and gravity sensing component is used for detecting whether there is commodity in delivery warehouse, controller, gravity sensing component with controller electricity is connected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a dispensing device, circuit system and 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] Vending machines have a dispensing device that needs to detect whether any products have entered the dispensing device. Currently, optical transmissive detectors are commonly used for this purpose. However, a problem exists that optical transmissive detectors often miss some transparent products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a dispensing device, a circuit system 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 shipping device, comprising:

[0006] support;

[0007] A shipping warehouse, which is mounted on the bracket;

[0008] A gravity sensor component is installed at the bottom of the shipping compartment, and the gravity sensor component is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping compartment;

[0009] The controller, wherein the gravity sensing component is electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component includes:

[0011] A receiving plate; the receiving plate is placed at the bottom of the shipping compartment;

[0012] Connecting rod; the first end of the connecting rod is fixedly installed on the receiving plate, and the second end of the connecting rod passes through the shipping compartment;

[0013] A micro switch; the micro switch is mounted on the bracket, and the second end of the connecting rod is used to open and close the micro switch;

[0014] A reset component; the reset component is installed between the receiving plate and the bottom of the shipping compartment, and the reset component is used to reset the receiving plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component also includes:

[0016] A touch panel is mounted on the second end of the connecting rod and is used to turn the micro switch on and off.

[0017] Furthermore, the force sensing component also includes:

[0018] A bearing mounting base, wherein the bearing mounting base is mounted on the bracket;

[0019] A linear bearing is mounted on the bearing mounting base, and the connecting rod passes through the support bearing.

[0020] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component includes an initial position and a sensing position; when the gravity sensing component is in the initial position, the touch panel and the micro switch are abutted against each other; when the gravity sensing component is in the sensing position, the touch panel and the micro switch are separated.

[0021] Furthermore, the shipping device also includes:

[0022] An optical detection component is mounted on the bracket and is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping warehouse. The optical detection component is electrically connected to the controller.

[0023] Furthermore, the optical detection component includes an optical detection transmitter and an optical detection receiver, with the optical detection transmitter and the optical detection receiver passing through the shipping warehouse to form a counter-beam configuration.

[0024] Furthermore, the support is provided with a guide plate, which is used to guide the goods into the shipping warehouse.

[0025] The second aspect of this utility model also provides a circuit system applied to the shipping device, the circuit system including the controller, the micro switch, the optical detector transmitter and the optical detector receiver;

[0026] The optical detector transmitter is electrically connected to the controller via a signal output line;

[0027] The optical detector receiver is electrically connected to the controller via a signal receiving line and a grounding line, respectively.

[0028] The signal receiving line includes a first signal receiving line and a second signal receiving line; a first end of the first signal receiving line is electrically connected to the controller, and a second end of the first signal receiving line is electrically connected to the micro switch; a first end of the second signal receiving line is electrically connected to the optical detector receiver.

[0029] The grounding line is provided with a grounding branch, and the second end of the grounding branch or the second signal receiving line is electrically connected to the micro switch.

[0030] The third aspect of this utility model also provides a vending machine, including a dispensing device.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0032] When goods enter the shipping compartment, they are positioned on a gravity sensor. When the goods press against the sensor, a signal is transmitted to the controller, which then receives a signal indicating that goods have fallen into the compartment. When the goods are removed from the compartment, the gravity sensor is no longer pressed, and the controller receives a signal indicating that the goods have been removed. Using gravity detection prevents the detection of transparent materials that might be missed by optical sensors. Attached Figure Description

[0033] 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.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shipping device of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the shipping device of this utility model from another perspective.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shipping device of this utility model after the support bracket is removed.

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the image.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the shipping device of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 6 This is the circuit diagram of the circuit system of this utility model.

[0040] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0041] 1-Bracket, 2-Shipping compartment, 3-Gravity sensor assembly, 301-Support plate, 302-Connecting rod, 303-Micro switch, 304-Reset component, 305-Touch panel, 306-Bearing mounting base, 307-Linear bearing, 4-Controller, 5-Optical detector assembly, 501-Optical detector transmitter, 502-Optical detector receiver, 6-Guide plate, 7-Signal output line, 8-Grounding line, 9-First signal receiving line, 10-Second signal receiving line, 11-Grounding branch. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] Please refer to Figures 1-5 Shipping device, including:

[0050] Bracket 1;

[0051] Shipping compartment 2, which is mounted on the bracket 1;

[0052] Gravity sensor component 3 is installed at the bottom of the shipping compartment 2 and is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping compartment 2.

[0053] Controller 4 (not shown in the structural diagram), the gravity sensing component 3 is electrically connected to the controller 4.

[0054] In this embodiment, when a product enters the shipping compartment 2, it is positioned on the gravity sensing component 3. When the gravity sensing component 3 is compressed by the product, it transmits a signal to the controller 4. The controller 4 receives the signal that a product has fallen into the shipping compartment 2. When the product is removed from the shipping compartment 2, the gravity sensing component 3 is no longer compressed, and the controller 4 receives the signal that the product has been removed from the shipping compartment 2. Using gravity detection prevents the inability to detect some transparent products when optical detection is used.

[0055] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component 3 includes:

[0056] Receiving plate 301; the receiving plate 301 is placed at the bottom of the shipping compartment 2;

[0057] Connecting rod 302; the first end of the connecting rod 302 is fixedly installed on the receiving plate 301, and the second end of the connecting rod 302 passes through the shipping compartment 2;

[0058] Micro switch 303; the micro switch 303 is mounted on the bracket 1, and the second end of the connecting rod 302 is used to open and close the micro switch 303;

[0059] Reset component 304; The reset component 304 is installed between the receiving plate 301 and the bottom of the shipping compartment 2, and the reset component 304 is used to reset the receiving plate 301.

[0060] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component 3 also includes:

[0061] Touch panel 305 is mounted on the second end of the connecting rod 302 and is used to turn the micro switch 303 on and off.

[0062] Furthermore, the force sensing component also includes:

[0063] Bearing mounting base 306, the bearing mounting base 306 is mounted on the bracket 1;

[0064] A linear bearing 307 is mounted on the bearing mounting base 306, and the connecting rod 302 passes through the support bearing.

[0065] Furthermore, the gravity sensing component 3 includes an initial position and a sensing position; when the gravity sensing component 3 is in the initial position, the touch panel 305 abuts against the micro switch 303; when the gravity sensing component 3 is in the sensing position, the touch panel 305 separates from the micro switch 303.

[0066] In this embodiment, the gravity sensor works as follows: when the product falls into the shipping compartment 2, it rests on the receiving plate 301. The receiving plate 301, compressed by the product, moves the connecting rod 302 and the touch panel 305 vertically downwards, causing the touch panel 305 to open or close the micro switch 303. When the product is removed from the shipping compartment 2, the reset component 304 drives the receiving plate 301 to reset. In this embodiment, the reset component 304 is a spring; in other embodiments, the reset component 304 can also be other elastic products capable of resetting.

[0067] Furthermore, the shipping device also includes:

[0068] The optical detection component 5 is installed on the bracket 1 and is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping warehouse 2. The optical detection component 5 is electrically connected to the controller 4.

[0069] Furthermore, the optical detection component 5 includes an optical detection transmitter 501 and an optical detection receiver 502, which pass through the shipping compartment 2 to form a beam-to-beam configuration.

[0070] Furthermore, the support 1 is provided with a guide plate 6, which is used to guide the goods into the shipping warehouse 2.

[0071] Example 2

[0072] Please refer to Figure 6 The circuit system of this embodiment is applied to the shipping device in Embodiment 1. The circuit system includes the controller 4, the micro switch 303, the optical detector transmitter 501 and the optical detector receiver 502.

[0073] The optical detector transmitter 501 is electrically connected to the controller 4 via the signal output line 7;

[0074] The optical detector receiver 502 is electrically connected to the controller 4 through a signal receiving line and a grounding line 8, respectively.

[0075] The signal receiving line includes a first signal receiving line 9 and a second signal receiving line 10; the first end of the first signal receiving line 9 is electrically connected to the controller 4, and the second end of the first signal receiving line 9 is electrically connected to the micro switch 303; the first end of the second signal receiving line 10 is electrically connected to the optical detector receiver 502.

[0076] The grounding line 8 is provided with a grounding branch 11, and the grounding branch 11 or the second end of the second signal receiving line 10 is electrically connected to the micro switch 303.

[0077] In this embodiment, merchants can choose different shipment detection methods according to the specific circumstances of the products they need to sell. The micro switch 303 has three interfaces: a common terminal, a normally closed terminal, and a normally open terminal. The common terminal is connected to the controller 4 through the first signal receiving line 9. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the controller 4 is a circuit board. When the user selects to use the gravity sensing detection method, the plug at the end of the grounding branch 11 is inserted into the normally closed terminal of the micro switch 303. At this time, a detection loop is formed between the controller 4, the grounding line 8, the grounding branch 11, the micro switch 303, the first signal receiving line 9, and the controller 4. When the user selects to use the optical detection method, the plug at the second end of the second signal receiving line 10 is inserted into the normally closed terminal of the micro switch 303. At this time, the controller 4, the signal output line 7, and the optical detection transmitter are connected. A detection loop is formed between 501, the optical detector receiver 502, the second signal receiving line 10, the micro switch 303, the first signal receiving line 9, and the controller 4. It should be noted that in this embodiment, when there are no goods in the shipping compartment 2, the touch panel 305 is against the micro switch 303; when there are goods in the shipping compartment 2, the touch panel 305 is separated from the micro switch 303. Therefore, the end of the grounding branch 11 or the second end of the second signal receiving line 10 is connected to the normally closed terminal of the micro switch 303. In other embodiments, if the touch panel 305 is separated from the micro switch 303 when there are no goods in the shipping compartment 2, and the touch panel 305 is against the micro switch 303 when there are goods in the shipping compartment 2, then the end of the grounding branch 11 or the second end of the second signal receiving line 10 will be connected to the normally open terminal of the micro switch 303. It should also be noted that a power supply line is provided between the optical detector transmitter 501, the optical detector receiver 502 and the controller 4. The power supply line is a conventional technical means in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0078] Example 3

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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 shipping device, characterized in that: include: support; A shipping warehouse, which is mounted on the bracket; A gravity sensor component is installed at the bottom of the shipping compartment, and the gravity sensor component is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping compartment; The controller, wherein the gravity sensing component is electrically connected to the controller.

2. The shipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gravity sensing component includes: A receiving plate; the receiving plate is placed at the bottom of the shipping compartment; Connecting rod; the first end of the connecting rod is fixedly installed on the receiving plate, and the second end of the connecting rod passes through the shipping compartment; A micro switch; the micro switch is mounted on the bracket, and the second end of the connecting rod is used to open and close the micro switch; A reset component; the reset component is installed between the receiving plate and the bottom of the shipping compartment, and the reset component is used to reset the receiving plate.

3. The shipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gravity sensing component also includes: A touch panel is mounted on the second end of the connecting rod and is used to turn the micro switch on and off.

4. The shipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The force sensing component further includes: A bearing mounting base, wherein the bearing mounting base is mounted on the bracket; A linear bearing is mounted on a bearing mounting base, and a connecting rod passes through the linear bearing.

5. The shipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gravity sensing component includes an initial position and a sensing position; when the gravity sensing component is in the initial position, the touch panel and the micro switch are abutted against each other; when the gravity sensing component is in the sensing position, the touch panel and the micro switch are separated.

6. The shipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shipping device also includes: An optical detection component is mounted on the bracket and is used to detect whether there are goods in the shipping warehouse. The optical detection component is electrically connected to the controller.

7. The shipping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The optical detection component includes an optical detection transmitter and an optical detection receiver, which pass through the shipping warehouse to form a beam-to-beam configuration.

8. The shipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is equipped with a guide plate, which is used to guide the goods into the shipping warehouse.

9. A circuit system applied to the shipping device as described in any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that: The circuit system includes the controller, the micro switch, and the optical detection component; the optical detection component includes an optical detection transmitter and an optical detection receiver. The optical detector transmitter is electrically connected to the controller via a signal output line; The optical detector receiver is electrically connected to the controller via a signal receiving line and a grounding line, respectively. The signal receiving line includes a first signal receiving line and a second signal receiving line; a first end of the first signal receiving line is electrically connected to the controller, and a second end of the first signal receiving line is electrically connected to the micro switch; a first end of the second signal receiving line is electrically connected to the optical detector receiver. The grounding line is provided with a grounding branch, and the second end of the grounding branch or the second signal receiving line is electrically connected to the micro switch.

10. A vending machine, characterized in that: Includes the shipping device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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