Gachapon machine with anti-theft gift exit structure

Abstract

We provide a gachapon (registered trademark) machine equipped with an anti-theft gift exit structure that effectively prevents people from reaching into the cabinet storage area to remove capsule toys. [Solution] The gachapon machine comprises a cabinet body, with a uniformly spaced cabinet storage area on the front of the cabinet body, a retractable gachapon (registered trademark) chamber assembly at the top of the cabinet storage area, and a panel positioned at the bottom of the front of the cabinet storage area. On the back of the panel, a ball dispensing chamber extending into the cabinet storage area is provided at a position corresponding to the ball exit, a ball entrance is provided at the upper rear end of the ball dispensing chamber, and a rotatable exit baffle that opens and closes to the rear is provided at the front end of the ball dispensing chamber at a position corresponding to the ball exit, link rods are rotatably provided on both sides of the exit baffle, and a closing plate for controlling the opening and closing of the ball entrance is rotatably provided at the tip of the link rods. In this invention, by providing an interlocking structure between the exit baffle and the closing plate, when the exit baffle opens and closes to the rear by an external force, the link rods synchronously slide the closing plate to the rear, closing the ball entrance. At this time, the capsule toy cannot enter the ball dispensing chamber from the ball entrance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of gacha machines, and particularly to a gacha machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure.

Background Art

[0002] As a popular entertainment device, gacha machines are often installed in public places such as shopping malls and amusement parks. People can receive gifts from capsule toys by inserting coins or scanning codes. However, the gift outlet design of conventional gacha machines has security risks. To take out the capsule toy, one can put their hand into the supply port, and the anti-theft and security measures are insufficient. This not only causes economic losses to the operator but also affects the normal use of the gacha machine and the user experience. To solve this problem, there is an urgent need for a gacha machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure. Therefore, the present application proposes a gacha machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a gacha machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure to solve the problems described in the above background art.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions. A gacha machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure, comprising a cabinet body, a cabinet storage part is uniformly provided on the front surface of the cabinet body, a pull-out gachapon chamber assembly is provided at the upper part inside the cabinet storage part, and a gift outlet assembly is provided at the lower part inside the cabinet storage part. The gift outlet assembly is positioned on the lower front panel of the cabinet storage section, a knob is provided on one side of the panel's surface, a ball outlet is provided on the other side of the panel's surface, and a ball dispensing chamber extending into the cabinet storage section is provided on the back of the panel at a position corresponding to the ball outlet. A ball inlet is provided at the upper rear end of the ball dispensing chamber, and a rotatable outlet baffle that opens and closes to the rear is provided at the front end of the ball dispensing chamber at a position corresponding to the ball outlet, and link rods are rotatably provided on both sides of the outlet baffle, and a closing plate for controlling the opening and closing of the ball inlet is rotatably provided at the tip of the link rods.

[0005] Furthermore, the gashapon chamber assembly includes a gashapon chamber that is slidably installed within the cabinet storage section, and a front baffle is provided on the front of the gashapon chamber.

[0006] Furthermore, two symmetrical slide rails are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the cabinet storage section, and slide sleeves that cooperate with the slide rails are provided on both sides of the gashapon chamber, and the gashapon chamber is slidably installed inside the cabinet storage section via the slide sleeves that cooperate with the slide rails.

[0007] Furthermore, a display screen is provided in the center of the front of the front baffle.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper part of the outlet baffle and the upper part of the front opening of the ball dispensing chamber are rotatably connected by a hinge.

[0009] Furthermore, the closing plate slides along the front-to-back direction at the upper part of the inside of the ball dispensing chamber.

[0010] Furthermore, slide grooves are provided on the upper sides of both sides of the ball dispensing chamber, and two rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the closing plate, each passing through the slide grooves. A roller is rotatably mounted on one end of the rotating shaft that is located outside the ball dispensing chamber, and a support plate is provided on the ball dispensing chamber side corresponding to the direction of the roller's movement trajectory.

[0011] Furthermore, a central control plate is provided in the center of the front of the cabinet body, and a coin receiving section, a banknote receiving section, a card reader, a QR code, and a speaker are sequentially provided on the surface of the central control plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a gift display compartment is provided on one side of the front of the cabinet body, located below the central control plate, and a transparent window plate is rotatably provided on the front of the gift display compartment.

[0013] Furthermore, universal wheels are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the cabinet body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The advantages of this invention compared to conventional technology are as follows: By employing an interlocking structure between the outlet baffle and the closing plate, when the outlet baffle is subjected to an external force and opens or closes to the rear, the link rod synchronously slides the closing plate backward, closing the ball entrance. At this time, the capsule toy cannot enter the ball dispensing chamber from the ball entrance, effectively preventing a hand from reaching into the cabinet storage area through the ball exit and taking out the capsule toy. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure showing the separated state of the gashapon chamber assembly of the present invention. [Figure 4]It is a schematic structural diagram combining the gacha capsule chamber assembly and the gift outlet assembly of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the gacha capsule chamber assembly of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the gift outlet assembly of the present invention in the first direction. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the gift outlet assembly of the present invention in the second direction. [Figure 8] It is a schematic diagram of the front surface structure of the panel of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a schematic diagram of the back surface structure of the panel of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the ball outlet chamber of the present invention in the first direction. [Figure 11] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the ball outlet chamber of the present invention in the second direction. [Figure 12] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the closing plate in the first direction in the driving state of the present invention. [Figure 13] It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the closing plate in the second direction in the driving state of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, while referring to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Naturally, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention and do not cover all embodiments.

[0017] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 13, the present invention provides a technical solution of a gacha machine with an anti-theft gift output structure including a cabinet body 100. A cabinet storage part 101 is uniformly provided on the front surface of the cabinet body 100. An extractable gacha chamber assembly 200 is provided at the upper part inside the cabinet storage part 101. The extractable gacha chamber assembly 200 is replenished by sliding it parallel to the outside and is automatically locked when pushed in. A 180-degree wide horizontal opening enables the replenishment of capsule toys, solving the problem that the ball replenishment opening in a conventional gacha machine is small and it is easy to drop during replenishment.

[0018] A gift outlet assembly 300 is provided in the lower interior of the cabinet storage section 101. The gift outlet assembly 300 is located on a panel 301 at the lower front of the cabinet storage section 101. A knob 302 is provided on one side of the surface of the panel 301, and a ball outlet 303 is provided on the other side of the surface of the panel 301. A ball dispensing chamber 304 extending into the cabinet storage section 101 is located on the rear of the panel 301, corresponding to the ball outlet 303. A ball inlet 305 is located at the upper rear end of the ball dispensing chamber 304. A rearward-opening outlet baffle 306 is rotatably mounted on the front end of the ball dispensing chamber 304, corresponding to the ball outlet 303. Link rods 307 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the outlet baffle 306, and a closing plate 308 that controls the opening and closing of the ball inlet 305 is rotatably mounted on the ends of the link rods 307. The size of the closing plate 308 is to fit the ball inlet 305. When the exit baffle 306 is closed, the ball inlet 305 remains open, allowing capsule toys in the gashapon chamber assembly 200 to enter the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball inlet 305. When a user needs to remove a capsule toy from the ball dispensing chamber 304, the user pushes the exit baffle 306 backward. The exit baffle 306 then slides the closing plate 308 backward synchronously via the link rod 307, closing the ball inlet 305. This prevents capsule toys from entering the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball inlet 305, effectively preventing the user from reaching into the cabinet storage section 101 from the ball exit 303 to remove a capsule toy. When the user removes a ball, the exit baffle 306 automatically resets due to gravity, rotating forward during the reset process, sliding the closing plate 308 forward to reopen the ball inlet 305, facilitating the next capsule toy to enter the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball inlet 305.

[0019] The gashapon chamber assembly 200 includes a gashapon chamber 201 that is slidably installed within the cabinet storage section 101, a front baffle 202 provided on the front of the gashapon chamber 201, capsule toys are stored in the gashapon chamber 201, and a gashapon disc is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the gashapon chamber 201. The gashapon disc is similar to the disc used in the induction type gashapon replenishment chamber of application number 202421926745.6, filed by the applicant on August 9, 2024. This gashapon disc controls the capsule toys in the gashapon chamber 201 to enter the ball inlet 305 into the ball dispensing chamber 304.

[0020] The inner wall of the cabinet storage section 101 is provided with two symmetrical slide rails 102 on both sides. The gachapon chamber 201 has slide sleeves 204 on both sides that cooperate with the slide rails 102. The gachapon chamber 201 is slidably installed inside the cabinet storage section 101 via the slide sleeves 204 and the slide rails 102. The cooperation of the slide rails 102 and the slide sleeves 204 makes the sliding of the gachapon chamber 201 inside the cabinet storage section 101 smoother and more stable, reducing noise caused by shaking, and also reducing frictional wear between the gachapon chamber 201 and the inner wall of the cabinet storage section 101. At the same time, the retractable gachapon chamber assembly 200 can be refilled with capsule toys by sliding it parallel outwards, and it locks automatically when pushed in. The 180-degree wide horizontal opening for refilling solves the problem in conventional gachapon machines where the refilling opening is small and the capsules tend to fall out during refilling.

[0021] The front baffle 202 has eight display screens 203 in the center of its front surface. Each display screen can operate independently and display still images or videos. All eight display screens can also operate simultaneously to display images, videos, and interactive games.

[0022] The exit baffle 306 is rotatably connected by a hinge to the top and the top of the opening at the front of the ball dispensing chamber 304. The exit baffle 306 can be opened and closed by rotating it around the hinge. When a user needs to remove a capsule toy from the ball dispensing chamber 304, the user pushes the exit baffle 306 backward and rotates it backward around the hinge, opening the front of the ball dispensing chamber 304. The user can then remove the capsule toy from the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball exit 303 (when the exit baffle 306 is open, it does not come into contact with the capsule toy inside the ball dispensing chamber 304 during rotation, so the capsule toy passes through smoothly). When the user releases their hand, the exit baffle 306 automatically closes due to gravity, effectively preventing external dust and debris from entering the ball dispensing chamber 304, as well as preventing capsule toys that have entered the ball dispensing chamber 304 from accidentally flying out.

[0023] The closing plate 308 slides back and forth along the upper inside of the ball dispensing chamber 304. When the gachapon machine is operating normally and there is no need to remove a capsule toy, the closing plate 308 moves away from the ball inlet 305, and with the ball inlet 305 open, the capsule toys in the gachapon chamber assembly 200 can smoothly enter the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball inlet 305. When the user needs to remove a capsule toy and pushes the exit baffle 306 backward, the exit baffle 306 slides the closing plate 308 backward in sync via the link rod 307, and the closing plate 308 gradually covers the ball inlet 305, eventually completely closing the ball inlet 305. At this point, it is impossible for an outside hand to reach through the ball exit 303 into the cabinet storage section 101 and remove the capsule toy, providing an excellent anti-theft effect.

[0024] The ball dispensing chamber 304 has slide grooves 310 on the upper sides. The closing plate 308 has two rotating shafts on both sides that pass through the slide grooves 310. A roller 309 is rotatably attached to one end of each rotating shaft that is located outside the ball dispensing chamber 304. A support plate 311 is positioned on the side of the ball dispensing chamber 304 corresponding to the direction of the movement trajectory of the roller 309. As the closing plate 308 slides, the roller 309 rolls along the support plate 311, reducing the frictional force during the sliding of the closing plate 308 and enabling smoother and more stable sliding of the closing plate 308. Furthermore, the slide grooves 310 restrict and guide the rotating shafts, ensuring that the closing plate 308 slides only in a specific front-to-back direction, preventing misalignment or wobbling, and ensuring that the closing plate 308 accurately covers and opens the ball inlet 305.

[0025] The central control plate 400 is positioned in the center of the front of the cabinet body 100. The surface of the central control plate 400 is sequentially equipped with a coin slot, a banknote slot, a card reader, a QR code display, and a speaker. The coin slot accepts coins inserted by the user, making it convenient for users accustomed to cash. The banknote slot recognizes and accepts banknotes of various denominations, accommodating diverse payment needs. The card reader supports various bank cards, providing users with a convenient electronic payment method. The QR code area displays a payment QR code, allowing users to complete payments simply by scanning it with their mobile phones, thus keeping up with the latest trends in mobile payments. The speaker broadcasts announcements, capsule toy drop announcements, and related promotional audio, enhancing the interactive experience with the gachapon machine.

[0026] The cabinet body 100 has a gift display room 500 on one side, with the front located below the central control plate 400. The gift display room 500 is fitted with a rotating transparent window plate, which is made of transparent glass or transparent acrylic. The transparent window plate is hinged to the front of the gift display room 500, allowing for easy opening and closing, and facilitating the replacement and replenishment of gifts inside the gift display room 500 by staff. The gift display room 500 has multiple dividers inside, allowing gifts to be classified and organized by size and shape, making the display effect more orderly and beautiful. At the same time, additional lighting is provided in the gift display room 500, so that the gifts are clearly displayed even in dimly lit areas, attracting the user's attention and increasing interest in the contents of the gachapon machine.

[0027] Universal wheels are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet body 100, allowing the gachapon machine to be moved stably and smoothly.

[0028] Operating principle: During use, the user selects the appropriate payment method according to their needs. After payment is complete, the user turns the knob 302, and the controller inside the gachapon machine rotates the gachapon disc, guiding the gachapon from the ball entrance 305 to the ball dispensing chamber 304.

[0029] Next, the user pushes the exit baffle 306 backward, causing it to rotate backward around its hinge and open the front end of the ball dispensing chamber 304. Simultaneously, the link rod 307 slides the closing plate 308 backward along the upper inside of the ball dispensing chamber 304. This causes the closing plate 308 to slide smoothly and gradually cover the ball inlet 305 until it is completely closed. At this point, the user can remove the capsule toy from the ball dispensing chamber 304 through the ball exit 303.

[0030] When removed, the exit baffle 306 automatically resets due to gravity, the closing plate 308 slides forward, the ball entrance 305 reopens, and the next capsule toy enters the ball dispensing chamber 304. Users can view the gifts inside the gachapon machine through the transparent window plate at the front of the gift display chamber 500. Workers can open the transparent window plate at any time to replace or replenish the gifts inside the gift display chamber 500.

[0031] All other embodiments that a person skilled in the art can obtain without creative effort based on the embodiments of the present invention are included within the scope of the protection of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0032] 100 Cabinet body, 101 Cabinet storage section, 102 Slide rail, 200 Gashapon chamber assembly, 201 Gashapon chamber, 202 Front baffle, 203 Display screen, 204 Slide sleeve, 300 Gift exit assembly, 301 Panel, 302 Knob, 303 Ball exit, 304 Ball dispensing chamber, 305 Ball inlet, 306 Exit baffle, 307 Link rod, 308 Closing plate, 309 Roller, 310 Slide groove, 311 Support plate, 400 Central control plate, 500 Gift display chamber

Claims

1. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift exit structure, comprising a cabinet body (100), a cabinet storage section (101) uniformly provided on the front of the cabinet body (100), a retractable gachapon chamber assembly (200) provided at the top of the cabinet storage section (101), and a gift exit assembly (300) provided at the bottom of the cabinet storage section (101), The gift outlet assembly (300) is positioned on a panel (301) at the lower front of the cabinet storage section (101), a knob (302) is provided on one side of the surface of the panel (301), a ball outlet (303) is provided on the other side of the surface of the panel (301), and a ball dispensing chamber (304) extending into the cabinet storage section (101) is provided on the back of the panel (301) at a position corresponding to the ball outlet (303). A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure, characterized in that a ball inlet (305) is provided at the upper rear end of the ball dispensing chamber (304), an outlet baffle (306) that opens and closes to the rear is rotatably provided at the front end of the ball dispensing chamber (304) at a position corresponding to the ball outlet (303), link rods (307) are rotatably provided on both sides of the outlet baffle (306), and a closing plate (308) for controlling the opening and closing of the ball inlet (305) is rotatably provided at the tip of the link rod (307).

2. The gachapon machine with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that the gachapon chamber assembly (200) includes a gachapon chamber (201) slidably installed within the cabinet storage section (101), and a front baffle (202) is provided on the front of the gachapon chamber (201).

3. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that two symmetrical slide rails (102) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the cabinet storage section (101), and slide sleeves (204) that cooperate with the slide rails (102) are provided on both sides of the gashapon chamber (201), and the gashapon chamber (201) is slidably installed inside the cabinet storage section (101) via the slide sleeves (204) that cooperate with the slide rails (102).

4. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that a display screen (203) is provided in the center of the front of the front baffle (202).

5. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper part of the outlet baffle (306) and the upper part of the front opening of the ball dispensing chamber (304) are rotatably connected by a hinge.

6. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the closing plate (308) slides along the front-rear direction at the upper part inside the ball dispensing chamber (304).

7. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that slide grooves (310) are provided on the upper sides of both sides of the ball dispensing chamber (304), two rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the closing plate (308) that pass through the slide grooves (310), a roller (309) is rotatably provided on one end of the rotating shaft located outside the ball dispensing chamber (304), and a support plate (311) is provided on the ball dispensing chamber (304) side corresponding to the direction of the movement trajectory of the roller (309).

8. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift exit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that a central control plate (400) is provided in the center of the front of the cabinet body (100), and a coin receiving section, a banknote receiving section, a card reader, a QR code, and a speaker are sequentially provided on the surface of the central control plate (400).

9. A gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift exit structure according to claim 8, characterized in that a gift display room (500) is provided on one side of the front of the cabinet body (100) located below the central control plate (400), and a transparent window plate is rotatably provided on the front of the gift display room (500).

10. The gachapon machine equipped with an anti-theft gift outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that universal wheels are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the cabinet body (100).

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