KR0147965B1 - Cup delivery device for automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine of the simple structure which can be used for a small vending machine is a cup accommodating part A which accommodates many cups, and the cup dispensing part which dispenses a cup one by one from this cup accommodating part A. FIG. (B) and the main body 26 to which these cup accommodating part A and cup ejection part B are mounted. More subdivided into this is a stacking container with a plurality of cups, a support for supporting the stacking container, a sensing switch for detecting the presence or absence of a cup in the loading container, a cover to which the support and the sensing switch are fixed, and the ceiling surface of the cover. A case attached to the case, a cam guide rotatably embedded in the case, a main body in which a cover is mounted and a motor is built in the upper portion, a drive shaft rotated by the motor, and a cam guide selected according to the rotation of the drive shaft. It is composed of a link connected to operate in conjunction with, a cam that rotates along the cam guides linked by the link to eject the cups in the stacking container one by one, and a discharge switch that transmits a cup ejection completion signal while contacting the drive shaft.

Description

Cup Dispenser for Vending Machine

1 is a perspective view of a cup dispensing apparatus for vending machine of the present invention.

2 is a front view of the cup dispensing apparatus for vending machine of the present invention.

3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operating state of the cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

12,12 ': Stack 14, 14': Support

16: cover 18: detection switch

20,20 ': Case 22,22': Cam guide

24, 24 ': Cam 26: main body

28: link 30: motor

32: drive shaft 34,34 ': discharge switch

The present invention relates to a vending machine, and more particularly, to a cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine of a simple structure that can be used in the small and medium vending machines.

One of the closest connections to the busy modern life is the development of vending machines. In particular, in recent years, with the spread of large-capacity vending machines, the spread of small and medium vending machines utilizing expertise is increasing. In view of this, the cup dispensing apparatus for large vending machines, which are commonly used, has a method in which a large number of cup containers are installed in a circular shape, and thus occupies a large amount of installation area. It is difficult and economically unreasonable.

In view of these problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine that can be used in a vending machine with a simple structure and economical capacity.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine, comprising: first and second stacking bins incorporating a plurality of cups, first and second supports for supporting the first and second stacking barrels; A cup accommodating part including a sensing switch detecting a presence or absence of a cup in the first and second stacking bins, and a cover to which the first and second supporters and the sensing switch are fixed; A main body in which a cover is mounted at an upper portion and a motor is built in the upper portion; First and second cases attached to the lid ceiling surface, first and second cam guides respectively embedded in the first and second cases, a drive shaft rotated by a motor, and first and second according to rotation of the drive shaft. A link connected to selectively operate the two cam guides; first and second cams rotated along the first and second cam guides linked by the links to eject the cups in the first and second loading bins one by one; And a cup dispensing unit configured to be a dispensing switch which is in contact with the drive shaft and transmits a cup dispensing completion signal.

Next, a cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

1 is a perspective view of the cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine of the present invention. It can be divided into the cup dispensing part B to be discharged and the main body 26 to which these cup accommodating parts A and the cup dispensing part B are mounted.

Here, the cup storage portion A includes a loading container 12 containing a cup, a support 14 supporting the loading container 12 containing a cup, and a lid 16 on which the support 14 is mounted. It consists of. In addition, the cover 16 is equipped with a detection switch 18 for detecting the presence or absence of the cup in the stacking container 12, if the cup does not exist in the stacking container 12 to send a signal to the control unit (not shown) for sale Will stop. Here, the cup accommodating part A is installed in the left and right side by side in correspondence, respectively. That is, the 1st loading cylinder 12, the 2nd loading cylinder 12 ', the 1st support stand 14 and the 2nd support stand 14' are arrange | positioned in parallel with each other.

Next, the structure of the cup ejection part B will be described. In the ceiling of the lid 16, the cam guide 22 rotatably mounted in the case 20 and the cup guide 22 interlock with each other while contacting the cam guide 22. It consists of a cam 24 for discharging, and is disposed in a corresponding relationship to each of the stacking cylinders 12, 12 '. That is, the first cam guide 22 and the first cap 24 for discharging the cup in the first loading container 12 are disposed, while the second cam for discharging the cup in the second loading container 12 'is disposed. The cam guide 22 'and the second cam 24' are arranged in a corresponding relationship.

In addition, the first cam guide 22, the first cam 24, the second cam guide 22, and the second cam (2) are formed in the main body 26 on which the cup discharge part B is mounted through the link 28. The motor 30 for operating the 24 'is installed, and the rotational force of the motor 30 is transmitted to the cam guides 22 and 22' by the drive shaft 32 via the link 28 to the cam 24. Drive 24 '. At this time, the discharge switch 34, 34 'for detecting the position of the drive shaft 32 is attached to the main body (26).

2 is a front view of the cup dispensing apparatus for the vending machine of the present invention, showing the connection state of each component.

As shown here, the rotational force transmitted from the motor 30 is transmitted to the first and second cam guides 22, 22 'through the drive shaft 32, and thus, the first and second cams. The guides 22 and 22 'are linked with the first and second cams 24 and 24', respectively, to eject the cups one by one. Further, the presence or absence of a cup in the stacking cylinder 12. 12 ′ is confirmed by the sensing switch 18 attached to the lid 16.

Next, with reference to Figures 2 and 3 will be described the operation principle of the cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a plan view illustrating an operating state of the cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine according to the present invention, in which the detection switches 34 and 34 ′ detecting the position of the drive shaft 32 are illustrated.

First, when the consumer presses the selector switch and sees a sales signal, the drive shaft 32 waiting at the point P rotates clockwise by the motor 30, and the rotational force of the drive shaft 32 is transmitted through the link 28. The first cam guide 22 is rotated counterclockwise. As the first cam guide 22 rotates, the first cam 24, which is inscribed therewith, rotates in a clockwise direction, whereby the cups are discharged one by one. At this time, when the drive shaft 32 reaches the Q point while continuing to rotate, the drive shaft 32 is in contact with the discharge switch 34 and at the same time a signal is transmitted to the controller (not shown) to complete the operation.

When the sales signal is transmitted again, the drive shaft 32 at the Q point is rotated and the second cam guide 22 'is operated through the link 28, and the second cam guide 22' is operated. Similarly to the cam guide 22, after dispensing a cup by interlocking the 2nd cam 24 ', it returns to the die initial position (point P) and waits for next sale.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to provide a cup dispensing apparatus suitable for medium and small size vending machines, which is simple in structure and economical and employs a cam mechanism for simple driving.

Claims (1)

1. A cup dispensing apparatus for a vending machine, comprising: first and second stacking bins containing a plurality of cups, first and second supporting tables for supporting the first and second stacking barrels, and the first and second stacking barrels. A cup accommodating part including a sensing switch detecting a presence of a cup in the cup, and a lid to which the first and second supports and the sensing switch are fixed; A main body in which a cover is mounted at an upper portion and a motor is built in the upper portion; First and second cases attached to the lid ceiling surface, first and second cam guides respectively embedded in the first and second cases, a drive shaft rotated by the motor, and a rotation of the drive shaft. A link connected to selectively operate the first and second cam guides, and rotated along the first and second cam guides linked by the link to eject the cups in the first and second loading bins one by one. And a cup dispensing unit comprising a first and second cams and a dispensing switch in contact with the drive shaft to transmit a cup dispensing completion signal.