An umbrella self-service machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of umbrella vending machines, comprising: fuselage, track and umbrella control box;Track is arranged in the top of the fuselage one side, the track is used to store umbrella;Umbrella control box is arranged in the top of the fuselage and is above the entrance and exit of the track, the umbrella control box is in with the control wheel of being able to rotate unidirectionally is arranged, the control wheel is with eccentricity and is arranged rib plate, the control wheel rotates fixed angle each time;When the control wheel rotates once, a one-way umbrella can be moved, when the control wheel rotates to the indexing freedom, it cannot be reversed;The design can effectively realize basic function by umbrella, return umbrella operation of control wheel, by eccentric rib plate design, can effectively prevent the occurrence of back dial theft situation, by fixed rotation to indexing freedom each time, it cannot be reversed, can greatly assist eccentric rib plate and appear back dial theft situation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of umbrella self-service machinery technology, and more specifically, it relates to an umbrella self-service machine. Background Technology

[0002] Umbrella self-service machines are smart devices that integrate IoT technology, cloud management, and mobile payment. They are mainly used to provide self-service umbrella rental and return services, offering users a convenient emergency solution during sudden rainfall.

[0003] Umbrella vending machines are widely deployed in various corners of the city, covering high-traffic areas such as subway stations, bus stops, shopping malls, office buildings, scenic spots, and universities. They provide convenience for different groups of people, including office workers, students, and tourists, allowing people to easily borrow umbrellas when encountering sudden rain without affecting their travel plans.

[0004] However, most umbrella vending machines currently exist have design flaws that often lead to umbrella theft due to design loopholes. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-service umbrella machine to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a self-service umbrella machine, comprising: a body, a track, and an umbrella control box; the track is disposed on one side of the top of the body and is used to store umbrellas; the umbrella control box is disposed on the top of the body and above the inlet and outlet of the track, the umbrella control box is provided with a control wheel capable of unidirectional rotation, the control wheel is provided with an eccentrically arranged rib, and the control wheel rotates at a fixed angle each time; when the control wheel rotates once, it can move one umbrella in one direction, and when the control wheel rotates to the degree of freedom, it cannot rotate back.

[0007] This design effectively achieves basic functions by controlling the umbrella's deployment and return via a control wheel. The eccentric rib design effectively prevents theft by allowing the umbrella to be pulled back. Furthermore, the fact that the eccentric rib cannot be rotated back after each fixed rotation to the degree of freedom greatly assists in preventing theft by allowing the umbrella to be pulled back.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: one side of the control wheel abuts against the umbrella control box, and the other side of the control wheel is elastically connected to the umbrella control box.

[0009] The flexible connection enables redundant indexing rotation of the control wheel, ensuring good indexing recognition while it rotates.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: a dividing positioning ring is provided on one side of the umbrella control box; the control wheel includes a cross wheel part, a dividing wheel part and a ratchet part, the dividing wheel part and the ratchet part are respectively provided at both ends of the cross wheel part, and a plurality of uniformly arranged ribs are provided along its axial direction in each division of the cross wheel part; the dividing wheel part and the dividing positioning ring are rotatably abutted; and the ratchet part is elastically connected to the umbrella control box.

[0011] By setting the indexing positioning ring and the indexing wheel, a preset indexing rotation can be achieved, so that one rotation is the preset indexing.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: the rib plate includes a first longitudinal rib, a flat rib portion and a second longitudinal rib, the rib height of the first longitudinal rib is lower than the rib height of the second longitudinal rib, and the plane of the flat rib portion is tangent to the outer periphery of the cross wheel portion.

[0013] The flat ribs limit the vertical movement of the umbrella handle, while the varying heights of the longitudinal ribs limit the horizontal movement of the umbrella handle. These two directional limits prevent theft of umbrellas by rotating or twisting the handle.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: the cross wheel portion located on the side near the machine body inlet of the track index is a first longitudinal rib, and the cross wheel portion located on the side away from the machine body inlet of the track index is a second longitudinal rib.

[0015] By placing the first longitudinal rib on the outside and the second longitudinal rib on the inside, an eccentric effect can be achieved when the umbrella is deployed. The umbrella is fully deployed before the handle returns to center and is locked when the cross wheel returns to center, thus preventing theft caused by the redundant centering of the cross wheel.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that: the cross wheel portion is provided with ribs evenly arranged in an array from one side near the ratchet portion along its axial direction to the other side, and the ribs extend at least beyond half of the axial direction of the cross wheel portion.

[0017] The fact that the rib plate does not completely cover the cross wheel allows for the reservation of a paddle recognition area for the sensing part.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that: a pawl is rotatably provided on one side of the ratchet portion inside the umbrella control box; a torque motor is provided inside the umbrella control box; and a paddle capable of actuating the pawl is provided at the output end of the torque motor.

[0019] The ratchet is temporarily released by a paddle on the torque motor, which moves the pawl, thus enabling the umbrella to extend.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the ratchet portion has at least 12 teeth.

[0021] A ratchet with 12 teeth or less has a greater than 35-degree degree of freedom during the parachute deployment and cannot completely prevent theft.

[0022] The present invention is further configured such that the indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring are positioned in four 90-degree intervals around their circumference.

[0023] By limiting the rotation angle of the indexing wheel to ninety degrees with each rotation, theft can be prevented most effectively, while ensuring good mold opening accuracy.

[0024] The present invention is further configured such that: the indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring are provided with four positioning teeth that cooperate and mesh with each other.

[0025] By setting the positioning teeth and the elastic setting, the control wheel can achieve the effect of automatic return to center.

[0026] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention effectively prevents theft by turning back the control wheel through the unidirectional rotation of the control wheel and the eccentric rib design, thus improving the security of the equipment.

[0027] The control wheel adopts an integrated design of cross wheel, indexing wheel and ratchet, combined with indexing positioning ring, to ensure the accuracy of each rotation angle and stable and reliable operation.

[0028] The ribs use first and second longitudinal ribs of different heights in conjunction with the flat ribs to restrict the movement of the umbrella handle from multiple directions, effectively preventing theft by twisting or rotating the umbrella handle.

[0029] The ratchet mechanism is controlled by a torque motor that drives the pawl to rotate, achieving precise control of the umbrella deployment action. The structure is simple and the response is rapid.

[0030] With a reasonable overall structural design and a sound anti-theft mechanism, it significantly reduces the umbrella loss rate while ensuring user convenience, and has good practicality and economy. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the umbrella self-service machine in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a disassembled diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 3 In Embodiment 1 of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the umbrella control box in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the umbrella control box in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 6 In Embodiment 1 of this utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B of the seed; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the control wheel from the first angle in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the control wheel from the second angle in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a top view of the track in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 10 In Embodiment 2 of this utility model Figure 9 Local magnification Figure 1 ; Figure 11 In Embodiment 2 of this utility model Figure 9 Local magnification Figure 2 .

[0032] In the picture: 1. Body; 2. Track; 21. Limit group; 211. Slope limit block; 212. Limit ball; 3. Umbrella control box; 31. Indexing positioning ring; 32. Pawl; 33. Control wheel; 331. Indexing wheel part; 332. Rib plate; 3321. First longitudinal rib; 3322. Flat rib part; 3323. Second longitudinal rib; 333. Cross wheel part; 334. Ratchet part; 34. Torque motor; 35. Paddle shifter. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0036] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-11 The present invention will be described in further detail below, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.

[0040] Example 1 This embodiment provides a self-service umbrella machine, including: a machine body, a track, and an umbrella control box.

[0041] As shown in the figure, the body is box-shaped. There are too many body styles in this application to describe in detail.

[0042] The track is located on one side of the top of the fuselage. The track is used to store umbrellas and is shown in the figure. It is a single exit track for the rotating body.

[0043] The umbrella control box is located on the top of the machine body and above the inlet and outlet of the track. Inside the umbrella control box is a control wheel that can rotate in one direction. The control wheel is equipped with an eccentrically set rib. The control wheel rotates at a fixed angle each time. When the control wheel rotates once, it can move one umbrella in one direction. When the control wheel rotates to the division degree of freedom, it cannot rotate back.

[0044] This design effectively achieves basic functions by controlling the umbrella's deployment and return via a control wheel. The eccentric rib design effectively prevents theft by allowing the umbrella to be pulled back. Furthermore, the fact that the eccentric rib cannot be rotated back after each fixed rotation to the degree of freedom greatly assists in preventing theft by allowing the umbrella to be pulled back.

[0045] One side of the control wheel abuts against the umbrella control box, and the other side of the control wheel is elastically connected to the umbrella control box; the elastic connection enables the control wheel to have redundant indexing rotation, ensuring good indexing recognition while rotating.

[0046] In this embodiment, the elastic connection is preferably a spring.

[0047] In this embodiment, an indexing positioning ring is provided on one side of the umbrella control box.

[0048] In this embodiment, the control wheel includes a cross wheel section, an indexing wheel section, and a ratchet section. The indexing wheel section and the ratchet section are respectively disposed at both ends of the cross wheel section. Each division of the cross wheel section has several ribs evenly arranged along its axial direction. The indexing wheel section is rotatably abutted against the indexing positioning ring, and the ratchet section is elastically connected to the umbrella control box. Through the setting of the indexing positioning ring and the setting of the indexing wheel section, the preset indexing rotation can be realized, so that one rotation is the preset division.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rib plate includes a first longitudinal rib, a flat rib, and a second longitudinal rib. The rib height of the first longitudinal rib is lower than that of the second longitudinal rib, and the plane of the flat rib is tangent to the outer periphery of the cross wheel portion. The flat rib can limit the vertical movement space of the umbrella handle, while the different rib heights of the longitudinal ribs can limit the horizontal movement space of the umbrella handle. By limiting the movement in both directions, the theft of the umbrella by rotating or twisting the handle can be prevented.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first longitudinal rib is located on the side of the cross wheel near the fuselage inlet of the track index, and the second longitudinal rib is located on the side of the cross wheel away from the fuselage inlet of the track index. By setting the first longitudinal rib on the outside and the second longitudinal rib on the inside, an eccentric effect can be achieved when the umbrella is deployed. The umbrella is fully deployed before the handle is centered, and the cross wheel is locked when it is fully centered, thus preventing theft caused by the redundant centered cross wheel.

[0051] In this embodiment, the cross wheel portion is provided with ribs evenly arranged in an array from one side near the ratchet portion along its axial direction to the other side, and the ribs extend at least half of the axial direction of the cross wheel portion; the ribs do not completely cover the cross wheel portion, so that a paddle recognition portion can be reserved for the sensing part.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figure 7As shown, the final preferred configuration is for the rib plate to occupy three-quarters of the axial distance of the cross wheel portion.

[0053] In this embodiment, a pawl is rotatably provided on one side of the ratchet part inside the umbrella control box. A torque motor is provided inside the umbrella control box, and a paddle is provided at the output end of the torque motor to move the pawl. By moving the pawl with the paddle on the torque motor, the ratchet part is temporarily released, thereby achieving the umbrella dispensing effect.

[0054] In this embodiment, the ratchet portion has at least 12 teeth; a ratchet portion with fewer than 12 teeth has a degree of freedom greater than 35 degrees during the umbrella deployment action and cannot completely prevent theft.

[0055] In this embodiment, the indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring are positioned in four 90-degree intervals around their circumference. By limiting the rotation angle of the indexing wheel to 90 degrees with each rotation, theft can be prevented most effectively, while ensuring good mold opening accuracy.

[0056] In this embodiment, four mutually cooperating and meshing positioning teeth are provided on the indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring; the positioning teeth and the elastic setting enable the control wheel to achieve the effect of automatic return to center.

[0057] Example 2 The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is as follows: The track in Example 1 is as follows Figure 9 The image shown is of a standard track.

[0058] In this embodiment, two ways of setting the track 2 are provided, and a limit group 21 is set in the QR code recognition area corresponding to the track.

[0059] The first type: The limiting group 21 includes a pair of slope limiting blocks 211 respectively disposed on the inner side of the track, wherein the slope of the slope limiting block 211 near the umbrella machine outlet faces the outlet, and the slope of the slope limiting block 211 near the inside of the umbrella machine faces inward.

[0060] The second type includes a limit group 21 comprising a pair of slope limit blocks 211 respectively disposed on the inner side of the track. The slope of the slope limit block 211 near the umbrella machine outlet faces the outlet, and the slope of the slope limit block 211 near the inside of the umbrella machine faces inward. The limit group 21 also includes a limit ball 212, which is disposed opposite the slope of the slope limit block 211 near the inside of the umbrella machine, thereby achieving forced time stop of the umbrella through physical obstruction.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-service umbrella machine, characterized in that... ,include: body; A track, located on one side of the top of the fuselage, is used to store umbrellas; An umbrella control box is located on the top of the body and above the inlet and outlet of the track. The umbrella control box contains a control wheel that can rotate in one direction. The control wheel has an eccentrically positioned rib. The control wheel rotates a fixed angle each time. When the control wheel rotates once, it can move an umbrella in one direction. When the control wheel rotates to the division degree of freedom, it cannot rotate back.

2. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the control wheel abuts against the umbrella control box, and the other side of the control wheel is elastically connected to the umbrella control box.

3. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A graduated positioning ring is provided on one side of the umbrella control box; The control wheel includes a cross wheel section, an indexing wheel section, and a ratchet section. The indexing wheel section and the ratchet section are respectively disposed at both ends of the cross wheel section. Each index of the cross wheel section has a number of uniformly arranged ribs along its axial direction. The indexing wheel section is rotatably abutted against the indexing positioning ring. The ratchet section is elastically connected to the umbrella control box.

4. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rib plate includes a first longitudinal rib, a flat rib portion, and a second longitudinal rib. The rib height of the first longitudinal rib is lower than that of the second longitudinal rib. The plane of the flat rib portion is tangent to the outer periphery of the cross wheel portion.

5. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross wheel portion located on the side near the fuselage inlet of the track index is the first longitudinal rib, and the cross wheel portion located on the side away from the fuselage inlet of the track index is the second longitudinal rib.

6. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross wheel portion is provided with ribs evenly arranged in an array from one side near the ratchet portion along its axial direction to the other side, and the ribs extend at least half of the axial direction of the cross wheel portion.

7. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The umbrella control box has a pawl rotatably mounted on one side corresponding to the ratchet portion. The umbrella control box also has a torque motor, and the output end of the torque motor has a paddle that can move the pawl.

8. The umbrella self-service machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ratchet portion has at least 12 teeth.

9. A self-service umbrella machine according to any one of claims 3-8, characterized in that: The indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring are positioned in four 90-degree intervals around their circumference.

10. A self-service umbrella machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The indexing wheel and the indexing positioning ring are provided with four positioning teeth that cooperate and mesh with each other.

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