TWM491224U - Supplying structure for self-unloading vending machine - Google Patents

Description

Self-weight vending machine supply structure

This creation is about a supply structure of self-weight vending machines, especially a vending machine supply structure that can generate stable one-by-one shipment operations without external force driving goods.

The conventional vending machine structure is mostly a square case with an openable door panel. On the front side of the case (mostly a door panel), a transparent window is partially provided, and various windows are provided in the window. The price of the goods sold, as well as the price of various goods; the coin-operated port, the coin-return port, the delivery port, etc. can be provided beside or below the window, and the door panel can be opened for replenishment or internal maintenance.

However, due to the size of the internal space and the related transport structure, most of the vending machines are shipped from the top to the lower delivery port by means of free fall, but for products that are not resistant to collision, In the above-mentioned free fall process, it is easy to cause damage to goods; at the same time, the traditional vending machine has a complicated product transportation and shipping structure, and the overall development, production and subsequent maintenance costs are high, which does not meet the economic benefits of use.

In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the vending machine structure, the creators have researched and improved the shortcomings of these shortcomings, and finally the creation of this creation.

The main purpose of this creation is to provide a self-weight vending machine supply structure, which uses the weight of the product to generate downward movement inertia, and the two sets of stopping mechanisms are respectively at different times. Preventing commodity activities, it can produce the operation of sending a single product in order to meet the supply demand of the vending machine. The goods in the delivery process of the vending machine do not need to consume energy at all, which can effectively reduce the use cost and enhance the competitiveness of the product. .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a self-weight vending machine supply structure which can simplify the overall structure and reduce development, production and subsequent maintenance costs by eliminating the need to provide a transport drive mechanism for each product.

In order to achieve the above objectives and effects, the technical means adopted by the present invention include: a chassis with at least one delivery port on the front side, a baffle plated on each delivery port, and at least one side edge of each baffle a positioning hole; at least one conveying bracket is disposed obliquely inside the casing, and each conveying bracket is provided with at least one groove path capable of guiding the sliding of the commodity, each groove channel corresponding to each shipping port, and Each groove channel is gradually raised from one end of the delivery port toward the other end, so that the goods in each groove can be slipped toward the delivery port by its own weight; at least one first driving member is disposed on Each of the grooved sides of the conveying bracket is adjacent to the side of the groove, and is adjacent to the delivery port to maintain a length of the product. Each of the first driving members is respectively provided with a locking pin capable of telescopically movable, and the stopping pin is normally maintained convex. Extending in the groove to prevent the goods in the groove from continuously moving toward the delivery port; at least one second driving member is disposed on one side of each of the shipping ports of the chassis, and each of the second driving members is separately provided There is a positioning pin that can flex and move, and the positioning The normality is kept and protruded into the positioning hole to form a lock for the baffle, and the product is prevented from passing through the delivery port, and the second drive member cooperates with the first drive member to control the goods to be shipped separately. The mouth is transported externally.

According to the above structure, the bottom surfaces of the groove channels are respectively pivotally provided with a plurality of rolling elements for supporting the movement of the articles.

According to the above structure, the rolling element is a cylinder.

According to the above structure, the conveying bracket is formed by bending a flexible sheet-like body.

According to the above structure, the edge of the delivery port of the chassis is provided to accommodate the second The recess of the drive member.

According to the above structure, the edge of the delivery port is provided with two opposite shaft holes at the portion corresponding to the pivoting baffle, and the baffle is respectively provided with a concave hole on both sides, and the two pivots are protruded into the shaft hole at one end The two pivots protrude into the recessed holes at the other end, so that the baffle can be pivotally connected in the delivery port.

According to the above structure, the middle portion of the pivot is provided with an outwardly expanding blocking flange, and an elastic member is sleeved on an outer peripheral side of one end of the pivot extending into the recessed hole, and the blocking member is supported by the elastic member. The edge enables the pivot to remain convexly embedded in the shaft hole.

According to the above structure, at least one unpowered conveyor belt is respectively disposed on the bottom surface of each of the groove channels.

In order to achieve a more specific understanding of the above objects, effects and features of the present invention, the following figures are described below.

1‧‧‧Chassis

11‧‧‧Delivery

111‧‧‧ recess

112‧‧‧Axis hole

12‧‧ ‧ baffle

121‧‧‧ recessed hole

122‧‧‧Positioning holes

13‧‧‧ pivot

131‧‧‧stop flange

14‧‧‧Flexible components

2‧‧‧ delivery bracket

21‧‧‧ Groove Road

22‧‧‧ rolling elements

23‧‧‧Conveyor belt

231‧‧‧ Idler

232‧‧‧Drive belt

3‧‧‧First drive

31‧‧ ‧ stop pin

4‧‧‧second drive

41‧‧‧Locating pin

5‧‧‧ Goods

The first picture is an exploded view of the main part of the creation.

The second picture is a partial combination diagram of the creation.

The third picture is the overall combined appearance of the creation.

The fourth figure is a side view of the overall combination of the creation.

The fifth picture is a schematic diagram of the state in which the baffle of the present invention blocks the outward transportation of the commodity.

The sixth picture is a schematic diagram of the action of the baffle of the present invention to unlock the lock.

The seventh picture is a schematic diagram of the action of the goods of the present creation through the baffle.

The eighth figure is another possible embodiment of the delivery bracket of the present invention.

Please refer to the first to fifth figures. It can be seen that the structure of the present invention mainly includes: the chassis 1, the transport bracket 2, the first driving member 3 and the second driving member 4, etc., wherein the chassis 1 has multiple shipments on the front side. The port 11 is provided with two opposite shaft holes 1 on the side of each of the delivery ports 11 12 and at least one recess 111 (located on the inner side of the casing 1), a baffle 12 is disposed in each of the delivery ports 11, and two recessed holes 121 corresponding to the shaft holes 112 are respectively disposed on two sides of each baffle 12, and corresponding a positioning hole 122 in the recessed portion 111, the recessed hole 121 is configured to extend into the pivot hole 13 at one end, and the other end of the pivoting shaft 13 protrudes into the shaft hole 112, so that the baffles 12 can be pivotally connected thereto. The location within the shipping port 11.

In a possible embodiment, a middle portion of the pivot shaft 13 can be provided with an outwardly extending side of the stop flange 131, and an elastic member 14 can be sleeved at one end of the pivot shaft 13 extending into the recessed hole 121. In the case of a coil spring, the spring element 14 is supported against the stop flange 131, so that the pivot 13 can be held in a position convexly embedded in the shaft hole 112.

The conveying bracket 2 is disposed inside the casing 1 , and the conveying bracket 2 is provided with at least one groove chute 21 corresponding to each of the delivery ports 11 , and the groove chute 21 is adjacent to one end of the delivery port 11 toward the other end One end is gradually raised, and a plurality of rolling elements 22 (which may be a cylinder) are pivotally equidistantly spaced from the bottom surface of the groove track 21, and the rolling elements 22 are used to rollably support the plurality of products 5, so that the goods 5 are extremely low. The frictional resistance is slipped in each of the grooved passages 21, whereby the inclination of the groove 21 is matched by the weight of the article 5, and the product 5 is automatically conveyed toward the delivery port 11.

In a possible embodiment, the transport bracket 2 can be formed by bending a flexible sheet body, and a plurality of delivery ports 11 can be disposed on the front side of a chassis 1 as needed, and multiple transports can be disposed inside the chassis 1. The bracket 2 is formed on a transport bracket 2 with a plurality of groove channels 21 corresponding to the respective delivery ports 11 to increase space utilization efficiency.

The first driving member 3 is disposed on a side of each of the groove 21 of the conveying bracket 2, and is preferably disposed at a position close to the delivery port 11 for holding a length of the product 5, and is respectively disposed on the first driving member 3 There is a telescopically movable stop pin 31, and the stop pin 31 is normally kept protruding in each of the groove paths 21 to prevent the article 5 in the groove path 21 from continuously moving toward the pair. The delivery port should be 11.

The second driving member 4 is disposed in a concave portion 111 of a side of each of the delivery ports 11. The second driving member 4 is provided with a telescopically movable positioning pin 41, and the positioning pin 41 is normally kept convexly embedded in the shielding plate. The positioning hole 122 of the 12 is formed to lock the baffle 12 and prevent the article 5 from passing through the delivery port.

Referring to the sixth to seventh figures, it can be seen that in the actual application, since each groove 21 is inclined downward toward the delivery port 11, the article 5 in the groove 21 can be automatically used by its own weight. Sliding conveyance toward the delivery port 11; when the plurality of products 5 arranged in sequence are in the groove path 21, the foremost product 5 is blocked by the baffle 12 and cannot be transported outward through the delivery port 11, and at the same time, The driving member 3 protrudes in the groove 21 with its stopper pin 31 to block the second position of the article 5.

In operation, after the consumer completes the payment process, the positioning pin 41 of the second driving member 4 starts to contract to release the locking of the baffle 12, and the foremost product 5 can be pushed open by its own weight. The baffle 12 is automatically slid toward the delivery port 11 so that the consumer can obtain the product 5 and complete the shipment, and at the same time, the stopper pin 31 of the first driving member 3 blocks the merchandise 5 in the second position. Sliding, it is possible to prevent other products 5 from being continuously sent out by the delivery port 11 and causing repeated shipments.

When the foremost product 5 is taken out by the consumer, the shutter 12 is returned to the original closed position by its own weight, and the positioning pin 41 of the second driving member 4 is returned to the position of the protruding insertion hole 122 to lock After the baffle 12, the stop pin 31 of the first driving member 3 is contracted, so that the rear product 5 is sequentially slid forward and abuts against the baffle 12, and finally, the stop pin of the first driving member 3 31 returns to the protruding position to prevent the article 5 in the second position from sliding.

By repeatedly performing the above operations, the products in the chassis 1 can be effectively controlled. Under the condition of no external force driving, they are automatically transported through the delivery port 11 one by one to meet the correct shipping requirements.

Referring to FIG. 8 , it can be seen that the transport bracket 2 of the present invention can provide at least one conveyor belt 23 in each groove 21 as needed, instead of the above rolling elements 22; in a feasible embodiment, The conveyor belt 23 is composed of an idler pulley 231 disposed at the front and the rear of the bottom of the grooved passage 21, and a driving belt 232 of a set of two idler pulleys 231. The driving belt 232 carries the commodity 5 and utilizes the commodity 5 itself. The weight can cause the driving belt 232 to drive the two idler pulleys 231 to generate a low-friction pivoting, and at the same time, the driving belt 232 can interlock the goods 5 to be conveyed downward, thereby achieving the same weighting of the groove by the commodity 5 itself. The tilt of 21 causes the product 5 to be automatically transported toward the delivery port 11.

Based on the above, the supply structure of the self-reporting vending machine can achieve the effect of simplifying the overall structure, reducing the production cost and reducing the consumption cost. It is a novel and progressive creation, and the application for a new type of patent is proposed according to law; However, the contents of the above descriptions are only for the description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Any changes, modifications, changes or equivalent replacements that extend from the technical means and scope of the creation should also fall into the patent application of this creation. Within the scope.

1‧‧‧Chassis

11‧‧‧Delivery

12‧‧ ‧ baffle

121‧‧‧ recessed hole

122‧‧‧Positioning holes

13‧‧‧ pivot

2‧‧‧ delivery bracket

21‧‧‧ Groove Road

22‧‧‧ rolling elements

31‧‧ ‧ stop pin

41‧‧‧Locating pin

5‧‧‧ Goods

Claims (8)

The utility model relates to a supply structure of a self-weight vending machine, which comprises at least one casing, at least one delivery port on the front side, a baffle plated on each delivery port, and a positioning hole at at least one side edge of each baffle At least one conveying bracket is disposed obliquely inside the casing, and each conveying bracket is provided with at least one groove channel capable of guiding the goods to slide, each groove channel corresponding to each of the delivery ports, and each groove The lanyard is gradually raised from one end of the delivery port toward the other end, so that the products in each groove can be slid toward the delivery port by its own weight; at least one first driving member is disposed on the conveying bracket Each of the upper groove channels is adjacent to the side of the groove, and is adjacent to the delivery port to maintain a length of the product. Each of the first driving members is respectively provided with a telescopic movable blocking pin, and the stopping pin is normally kept convexly concave. In the channel, the goods in the groove path are continuously moved to the delivery port; at least one second driving member is disposed on one side of each of the shipping ports of the chassis, and each of the second driving members is respectively provided with a telescopic Active positioning pin, and the positioning pin is normal The protruding protrusion is embedded in the positioning hole to form a locking mechanism for the baffle plate, and the product is prevented from passing through the delivery port. By the separate action of the second driving member and the first driving member, the goods can be controlled to be respectively transported through the delivery port. . The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of each groove channel is respectively provided with a plurality of rolling elements for supporting the movement of the commodity. The self-weight vending machine supply structure of claim 2, wherein the rolling element is a cylinder. The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to claim 1, wherein the conveying bracket is bent and formed by a flexible sheet-like body. The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to claim 1, wherein the edge of the delivery port of the chassis is provided with a recess capable of accommodating the second driving member. The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the edge of the delivery port is provided with two opposite shaft holes at a portion corresponding to the pivoting baffle, and the baffle is respectively provided on one side of the two sides. The recessed hole protrudes into the shaft hole at one end by the two pivot shafts, and the two pivot shafts protrude into the recessed hole at the other end, so that the baffle plate can be pivotally connected in the delivery port. The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to claim 6, wherein the middle portion of the pivot shaft is provided with an outwardly expanding blocking flange, and the outer peripheral side of the one end of the pivot shaft extends into the recessed hole. An elastic member is supported by the resilient member against the retaining flange to maintain the pivotal position in the axial bore. The self-weight vending machine supply structure according to claim 1, wherein each of the bottom surfaces of the groove channels is provided with at least one non-powered conveyor belt.