CN211349456U

CN211349456U - Automatic vending machine

Info

Publication number: CN211349456U
Application number: CN201921906047.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金巧龙
Original assignee: Guangzhou Colorful Sky Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Guangzhou Colorful Sky Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2019-11-06
Filing date: 2019-11-06
Publication date: 2020-08-25
Anticipated expiration: 2029-11-06

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic vending machine, which comprises a cabinet body, a transparent door and a processor, wherein the processor is electrically connected with the transparent door, a containing cavity is arranged on the cabinet body, an opening is arranged in the containing cavity, the transparent door is connected on the cabinet body and covers the opening of the containing cavity, and the transparent door is a transparent display screen; the man-machine interaction function is combined to the transparent door of the vending machine, a man-machine interaction panel does not need to be additionally arranged, the transparent door has a display function, other information can be displayed, and the utilization value of the transparent door is improved.

Description

Automatic vending machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a vending machine field, in particular to automatic vending machine.

Background

The vending machine is a machine capable of automatically buying and selling goods, is a commercial automatic common device capable of realizing automatic vending, is popularized to various cities along with the improvement of online payment capacity of China, can be operated for 24 hours, is very popular with the masses, and brings convenience to the life of people. Traditional automatic vending machine generally includes transparent door and makes things convenient for the inside commodity of consumer discernment vending machine, still includes the human-computer interaction panel for consumer's consumption shopping, but because the restriction in space, the human-computer interaction panel is generally set up less, and transparent door also can not effectual utilization get up.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In view of this, there is a need for a vending machine that incorporates human-machine interaction functionality into a glass door.

The utility model provides an automatic vending machine, including the cabinet body, transparent door and treater, be provided with on the cabinet body and hold the chamber, it is provided with the opening to hold the chamber, transparent door with cabinet body swing joint is in order to open or to close the opening, transparent door includes transparent display screen, transparent display screen with the treater is connected.

Preferably, the area of the display area of the transparent display screen is larger than or equal to 1/2 of the front projection area of the accommodating cavity.

Preferably, the transparent display screen is a transparent liquid crystal display screen, a transparent LED display screen, a transparent OLED display screen or a transparent holographic projection screen.

Preferably, a display light source is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the display light source is electrically connected with the processor, and when the transparent door is opened, the brightness of the display light source is reduced.

Preferably, the display light source includes a plurality of light emitting units, and when the transparent door is opened, a part of the light emitting units are turned off or the brightness of each light emitting unit becomes small.

Preferably, transparent door includes transparent protective layer and transparent display screen, transparent protective layer and transparent display screen are along the perpendicular to transparent display screen's direction interval sets up, be provided with the heating module between transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen, the heating module with the treater is connected.

Preferably, transparent door includes transparent protective layer, transparent display screen and frame, transparent protective layer and transparent display screen are along the perpendicular to transparent display screen's direction interval sets up, just transparent display screen set up in the user side of transparent protective layer, the frame is connected the side reason of transparent protective layer and transparent display screen, still be provided with auxiliary light source on the frame, auxiliary light source to space between transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen is luminous.

Preferably, the auxiliary light source is a heating light source; or,

and a heating film group is also arranged between the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen.

Preferably, the transparent door further comprises a transparent touch layer, and the transparent touch layer is connected with the processor.

Preferably, the transparent touch layer overlaps with the transparent display screen.

The utility model discloses a combine the human-computer interaction function to the transparent door of automatic vending machine on, need not set up the human-computer interaction panel in addition again, and the transparent door has the display function, can show other information, improves its value of utilization.

Drawings

The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the drawings, and the drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale in actual dimensions, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a vending machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is an overall structural view of the vending machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a front view of the vending machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4 is a partial side view of a transparent display screen in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a partial side view of a transparent display screen according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element and be integral therewith, or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "mounted," "first end," "second end," and the like as used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The terminology used in the description herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Referring to fig. 1-5, the embodiment of the utility model provides an automatic vending machine, including the cabinet body 1, transparent door 2 and treater 10, treater 10 is connected with transparent door 2, is provided with on the cabinet body 1 and holds chamber 5, holds chamber 5 and is provided with the opening, and transparent door 2 is connected on the cabinet body 1, and covers the opening that holds chamber 5, and transparent door 2 is a transparent display screen with cabinet body 1 swing joint in order to open or close the opening, transparent door 2.

In the preferred embodiment, the area of the transparent door 2 is greater than or equal to 1/2 of the orthographic area of the receiving cavity 5. The orthographic projection area is a sectional area in a direction parallel to the transparent door 2. The area of the transparent door 2 is large enough, and the display screen is also large enough to display more contents, such as a game interface.

In the preferred embodiment, the transparent door 2 is a transparent liquid crystal display, and the technology of transparent liquid crystal display is described in detail in chinese patent 201610417005.3-transparent liquid crystal display, which is not described herein again. In another preferred embodiment, the transparent door 2 is a transparent LED display screen, and the technology of the transparent LED display screen is described in detail in the chinese patent 201821522134. X-transparent LED display screen, which is not described herein again. In other preferred embodiments, the transparent display screen may also be a transparent OLED display screen or a transparent holographic projection screen, the transparent OLED display screen is described in detail in patent document No. 200980141832.2 entitled transparent OLED display device, and the transparent holographic projection screen is described in detail in patent document No. 201510162632.2 entitled transparent holographic display system, which are not repeated herein.

In a preferred embodiment, a display light source is disposed in the accommodating chamber 5, the display light source is electrically connected to the processor 10, and when the transparent door 2 is removed from the opening of the accommodating chamber 5, the brightness of the display light source is reduced. It should be noted that the removal of the transparent door 2 from the opening of the receiving chamber 5 includes both the complete removal or the partial removal of the transparent door 2 from the receiving chamber 5. Specifically, the display light source is fixed on the cabinet 1 and located at the opening of the accommodating cavity 5.

In a preferred embodiment, an illumination source is further disposed in the accommodating cavity 5, the illumination source is electrically connected to the processor 10, and when the transparent door 2 is removed from the opening of the accommodating cavity, the brightness of the illumination source is reduced.

In the preferred embodiment, the display light source includes a plurality of light emitting units when the transparent door 2 is removed from the opening of the receiving chamber 5. The luminance becomes lower probably because the luminance of the light emitting unit becomes lower, probably because the light emitting unit is turned off, or both of them exist.

Referring to fig. 4, in a preferred embodiment, the transparent door includes a transparent protection layer 21 and a transparent display screen 22, the transparent protection layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22 are disposed at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the transparent display screen 22, a heating module 24 is disposed between the transparent protection layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22, the heating module 24 is connected to the processor, the heating module 24 includes a heating wire, a temperature and humidity sensor, and the like, and the processor controls heating time of the heating wire and heating amount of the heating wire according to signals detected by the temperature and humidity sensor. The processor controls the heating module 24 to heat the gap between the transparent protective layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22, so as to prevent fog from forming therein and prevent the fog from affecting the sight of consumers. In particular, the transparent protective layer is disposed on the side close to the consumer or on the side remote from the consumer.

Referring to fig. 5, in a preferred embodiment, the transparent door includes a transparent protection layer 21, a transparent display screen 22 and a frame 23, the transparent protection layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22 are disposed at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the transparent display screen 22, the transparent display screen 22 is disposed at a user side of the transparent protection layer 21, the frame 23 connects side edges of the transparent protection layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22, an auxiliary light source 25 is further disposed on the frame 23, and the auxiliary light source 25 emits light to a space between the transparent protection layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22 for increasing brightness of the display screen.

In a further preferred embodiment, a brightness sensor is further disposed on the transparent door 2, the brightness sensor is connected to a processor, and the processor can adjust the brightness of the display light source and the auxiliary display light source according to signals collected by the brightness sensor.

In a further preferred embodiment, the auxiliary light source 25 is a heating light source, which can be used for heating and also for auxiliary display. In another preferred embodiment, a heating module 24 is further disposed between the transparent protective layer 21 and the transparent display screen 22.

In a preferred embodiment, the transparent door further comprises a transparent touch layer, and the transparent touch layer is connected with the processor; the transparent touch layer is overlapped with the transparent display screen 22, so that the touch function of the display screen is realized. The display screen has a touch function, so that the display screen has more other functions, such as a game function.

In the preferred embodiment, the vending machine includes an automatic shipment module 4, the automatic shipment module 4 is coupled to the processor 10, and the transparent display 22 is a touch-enabled display. When the consumer purchases the goods:

the transparent door 2 acquires the goods information selected by the user and transmits the information to the processor 10;

the kind and quantity of the goods sold in the vending machine are displayed on the transparent door 2, the consumer selects the goods according to the need, and the selection information is transmitted to the processor 10.

The processor 10 controls the human-computer interaction interface to display a first payment page according to the goods information;

the processor 10 automatically calculates the remaining amount of the goods selected by the consumer, the amount to be displayed on the payment interface, etc. according to the program and goods information preset therein, and displays the same on the transparent door 2. In a further preferred embodiment, the vending machine further comprises a voice module, and the amount displayed by the payment interface is broadcasted by the voice module.

And selecting the payment game money, and controlling the human-computer interaction interface to display the game interface by the processor 10.

After the consumer pays for a part of the goods, the processor 10 controls the transparent door 2 to display a preset game interface.

When the game is finished, if the game result accords with the preset result, the processor 10 controls the automatic shipment module 4 to automatically ship the goods;

compliance with the predetermined outcome may include settings for game clearance, game scores exceeding a predetermined score, etc. If the game result matches the predetermined result, the consumer can obtain the desired goods without paying the remainder as a reward to the consumer.

If the game result does not accord with the preset result, the processor 10 controls the human-computer interaction interface to display a second payment interface; selecting a payment game money, and controlling the human-computer interaction interface to display the game interface again by the processor 10; when the sum of the paid money is greater than or equal to the full price of the goods, the processor 10 controls the automatic shipment module 4 to ship the goods.

If the game outcome does not match the predetermined outcome, the consumer cannot obtain the goods without paying the remainder. If the consumer wants to obtain the goods, the consumer can choose to pay the balance to obtain the goods, or choose to pay a part of the goods again to play the second game, and if the result of the second game meets the preset result, the consumer can obtain the goods. However, if the result of the consumer's game has not been passed, it can also receive the goods when the sum of all the money paid after selecting the goods is greater than or equal to the full price of the goods.

In a preferred embodiment, the first payment interface includes at least two payment options: a shipment option, after payment the processor 10 controls the automatic shipment module 4 to ship; a game option to pay a predetermined proportion of the full price of the good, and the processor 10 controls the transparent door 2 to display a game interface. The shipment option needs to pay the full price of the goods, which is equivalent to directly purchasing the goods, and the game option needs to pay only a part of the price of the goods.

In a preferred embodiment, the second payment interface includes two payment options: a shipment option, wherein the processor 10 controls the automatic shipment module 4 to carry out shipment after paying the balance of the goods; the game option, paying a predetermined proportion of the full price of the good, the processor 10 again controls the transparent door 2 to display the game interface. The balance of the good is the difference between the full price of the good and the amount paid after the selection of the good. The predetermined proportion of the full price of the good in this embodiment may be the same as or different from the proportion in the first payment page.

In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined ratio is 1% -30%. Specifically, the predetermined ratio is 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or the like.

In the preferred embodiment, the vending machine has a plurality of games built therein, the predetermined ratio having at least two options, and the processor 10 controls the transparent door 2 to display different games in response to the predetermined ratio being selected. For example, there are two different predetermined ratios, one of which corresponds to a game of greater difficulty, and the other of which corresponds to a game of lesser difficulty.

In a preferred embodiment, the vending machine further comprises a parameter setting module 6, the parameter setting module 6 being connected to the processor 10 and the transparent door 2, respectively, through which transparent door 2 the quantity and price of the goods can be set.

In a further preferred embodiment, a plurality of games are built in the vending machine, the transparent door 2 acquires information, and the game corresponding to the goods is selected through the parameter setting module 6.

In a further preferred embodiment, the goods in the vending machine correspond to one of a plurality of games. In another preferred embodiment, each game corresponds to one or more of the items. In other preferred embodiments, multiple items are paired randomly with multiple games. An operator (e.g., a manager of a mall or casino) may set the pairing relationship between the game and the cargo holder.

In a preferred embodiment, the vending machine further comprises a wireless communication module, the wireless communication module is connected with an external control center, and built-in games of the vending machine are updated remotely. The equipment provider (such as the vendor manufacturer) can update the built-in game of the vendor via the wireless communication module

In a preferred embodiment, the first payment page and/or the second payment page have a payment code displayed therein. Specifically, the payment code is a bar code or a two-dimensional code or the like.

In a preferred embodiment, rollers 3 are further disposed at the bottom of the cabinet 1, and the rollers 3 are universal wheels.

The utility model discloses a combine the human-computer interaction function to automatic vending machine's transparent door 2 on, need not set up the human-computer interaction panel in addition again, and transparent door 2 has the display function, can show other information, improves its value of utilization.

The technical features of the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, but should be considered as the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above embodiments only express the specific embodiments of the utility model, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not so as to limit the scope of the patent of the utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, several variations and modifications can be made, which are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic vending machine comprises a cabinet body, a transparent door and a processor, wherein an accommodating cavity is arranged on the cabinet body, an opening is formed in the accommodating cavity, the transparent door is movably connected with the cabinet body to open or close the opening, and the automatic vending machine is characterized in that the transparent door comprises a transparent display screen, and the transparent display screen is connected with the processor; the transparent door is electrically connected with the processor, and when the transparent door is opened, the brightness of the display light source is reduced.

2. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein a display area of the transparent display screen is greater than or equal to 1/2 of a frontal projected area of the receiving cavity.

3. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein the transparent display screen is a transparent liquid crystal display screen, a transparent LED display screen, a transparent OLED display screen, or a transparent holographic projection screen.

4. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein the display light source is disposed within the receiving cavity.

5. The vending machine according to claim 4, wherein the display light source includes a plurality of light emitting units, and when the transparent door is opened, a part of the light emitting units are turned off or brightness of each light emitting unit becomes small.

6. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein the transparent door comprises a transparent protective layer and a transparent display screen, the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the transparent display screen, a heating module is disposed between the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen, and the heating module is connected to the processor.

7. The vending machine of claim 1, wherein the transparent door comprises a transparent protective layer, a transparent display screen, and a frame, the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the transparent display screen, the transparent display screen is disposed on a user side of the transparent protective layer, the frame connects side edges of the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen, and the frame is further provided with an auxiliary light source that emits light to a space between the transparent protective layer and the transparent display screen.

8. The vending machine of claim 7, wherein the auxiliary light source is a heating light source; or,

9. The vending machine of any one of claims 1-8, wherein the transparent door further comprises a transparent touch layer, the transparent touch layer being coupled to the processor.

10. The vending machine of claim 9, wherein the transparent touch layer overlaps the transparent display screen.