TWM557426U - Vending machine having modular product channels - Google Patents

Abstract

A vending machine includes a frame including a display, a keypad, a debit card reader, a transparent window, an delivery port, and a controller for controlling the display, the keypad, and the debit card reader; rows of channels, each channel including a body, a stop member at one end of the body, a drive device projecting outward from the stop member, a plug connector projecting outward from the stop member, a biasing member having one end anchored on an inner surface of the stop member, and a digit LED display on the other end of the body; and a plurality of trays, each for supporting the row of the channels and including a plurality of cavities for securing to the channels, and socket connectors, each configured to connect to the plug connector. The biasing member is one of a helix coil, two helix coils, and a conveyor.

Description

Modular vending machine with multi-use function

This creation is about a vending machine; more specifically, it is a design that modularizes the cargo lane, allowing people to easily change different types and models of cargo lanes, and the vending machine can define its own goods. The number of the track does not need to be manually set by a modular vending machine with multiple functions.

In the past, vending machine manufacturers were only responsible for the production and sales of vending machines. If they were to put larger pieces of goods into vending machines in the future, they would have to modify the goods lanes. For example, in the case of a vending machine using a spiral freight lane, the most common modification is to change two adjacent single spiral freight lanes into a double spiral freight lane, and the method of modifying the freight lane can be divided into two types. One is to remove the baffle between two adjacent cargo lanes, then remove one of the motors, and then move the other motor to the middle of the two cargo lanes. Another method is to remove two adjacent cargo lanes. The baffle between the two, and retain the motor on the original cargo lane and then adjust the transmission mechanism to confirm that the springs on the left and right sides are respectively left-handed or right-handed. In addition, the two methods also need to be manually re-given the cargo lane. And the motor's new code and modification of the vending machine's control system is completed, and the dismantled parts also need proper storage management, in case you need to change the double cargo lane back to the single cargo lane in the future. .

The applicant in this case had sent a group of technicians to learn from the manufacturer about the replacement of the internal components of the vending machine and the related technology of the setting system. However, since the modification process is too cumbersome and the mechanism needs to be adjusted after the mechanism is replaced, the control system is set. Consistent with the actual cargo lanes, however, these trainees were unable to fully grasp the various parts, control systems and operating procedures of the vending machine as the manufacturer did for a limited time, so that the training of the technicians ended in failure.

Based on the results of the previous failure to train the final failure, the applicant found that the vending machine that can be operated intuitively by the consumer is why it is so troublesome to adjust the internal cargo lane, so if it can be reduced The steps required to modify the freight lane are a big boon for merchants selling with vending machines.

In view of this, the applicant of this case has been engaged in research and development experience in related fields for many years, and has conducted in-depth discussions on the above-mentioned shortcomings, and actively sought solutions according to the above-mentioned needs. After a long period of hard work and many tests, the applicant finally completed this book. creation.

The main purpose of this creation is to provide a vending machine that can easily change the order of the cargo lanes and the style of the cargo lane.

The secondary purpose of this creation is to record the number of merchandise sales to facilitate cost control.

In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention has a modular vending machine with multiple functions, including a casing, a modular cargo lane and a pallet.

One side of the casing is provided with a display screen and a button block for inquiring about and purchasing product information, a sensing block for sensing plastic money, a window panel for displaying the type of goods inside the vending machine, and a product for receiving goods. The access point and the central control unit for recording consumption information, and the central control unit can transmit information to the management unit by means of wired or wireless transmission.

The modular cargo lane is a modular design of a spiral cargo lane and a track cargo lane, and the spiral cargo lane includes a single spiral cargo lane and a double spiral cargo lane, wherein the single spiral cargo lane and the double spiral freight lane Each includes a cargo lane body, a side panel disposed on one side of the cargo lane body, a baffle disposed at the end of the cargo lane body, a driving device and a quick connector disposed on the baffle plate, and a propulsion device coupled to the driving device, and are disposed in the cargo a coded display at the front end of the track body, a card fastener disposed at the bottom of the cargo path body, and the track cargo track is substantially identical in structure to the spiral cargo track, and the difference between the two is that there is no baffle design on the track cargo track, and the drive The device is disposed at the inner rear end of the cargo path body, and the quick connector is disposed at the end of the cargo road body, and an arc-shaped step difference between the cargo path body and the propulsion device is provided, and the module is chemically integrated. The pedestal integrates the spiral cargo lanes with the parts on the track cargo lane.

The tray is disposed in the casing, and the tray is mainly used for carrying the modularized cargo lane, and the plurality of sets of grooves on the tray and the bottom of the modular cargo lane are clamped to make the modular cargo lane The utility model can be stably placed in the vending machine, and a multi-contact socket for defining the cargo lane code is arranged on the rear end of the pallet, and the multi-contact socket is connected with the quick connector on the modular cargo lane, and the connection manner is It is a touch type, and connects the multi-contact socket and the central control unit in the housing through the line, and the single spiral cargo lane, the double spiral cargo lane and the track cargo lane can be simultaneously mounted on the tray.

The advantages of the modular vending machine with multiple functions are: 1. The modular cargo lane is designed to be easily and quickly replaced. 2. The application of the quick connector and multi-contact socket can automatically give the number of the cargo lane, which can save the manual setting time and greatly reduce the chance of human error. 3. The central control unit can automatically record each consumption information and transmit the information to the management unit to facilitate the control and sales statistics of the goods.

For a more detailed understanding of the purpose, function, features and structure of the present invention, the preferred embodiment is described in the accompanying drawings.

First, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a modular vending machine with multiple functions. FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged view of a modular vending machine with multiple functions.

The modular vending machine 1 having a multi-use function includes a casing 11, a modularized cargo lane 12, and a tray 13.

One side of the casing 11 is provided with a display screen 111 and a button block 112 for inquiring and purchasing product information, a sensing block 113 for sensing plastic money, and a window panel 114 for seeing the type of merchandise inside the vending machine. And a central control unit for collecting the merchandise, and the central control unit for recording the consumption information, and the central control unit can transmit the information to the management unit by means of wired or wireless transmission, and the display is mainly used through the display. The screen 111 is combined with the button block 112 to query product information and purchase products, and the display screen 111 also has a virtual keyboard for the user to select the most convenient operation for himself, and can also avoid the button block 112. In the event of a failure, it is impossible to use a vending machine to purchase goods. In addition, through the sensing block 113, an inductive magnetic card, a radio frequency barcode card (RFID card), an IC card, a mobile phone with Near Field Communication (NFC) function, etc. can be identified. The plastic currency with the identity and payment function is charged, and the central control order is paid after the payment is completed. The product type, time, quantity and object of each transaction will be automatically recorded and transmitted to the management unit for information statistics by wired or wireless transmission. The aforementioned wireless transmission is wirelessly transmitted by Wi-Fi or sim card. The best choice, in addition, if the wireless control is used as the central control unit for transmitting information, the signal is interrupted and the data cannot be sent. The central control unit can first store the transaction information in the internal control unit, and then send the unsent after the communication returns to normal. The information is transmitted to the management unit.

Continuing to refer to Figure 3 to Figure 5, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a single-screw cargo path of a modular vending machine with multiple functions. Figure 4 is a modular vending machine with multiple functions. The schematic diagram of the road, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the tracked goods lane of the modular vending machine with multiple functions.

The modular cargo lane 12 is a modular design of a spiral cargo lane and a track cargo lane, and the spiral cargo lane includes a single spiral cargo lane and a double spiral cargo lane, wherein the single spiral cargo lane and the double spiral cargo Each of the lanes includes a cargo lane body 121, a side panel 122 disposed on one side of the cargo lane body 121, a baffle 123 disposed at the end of the cargo lane body 121, a driving device 124 and a quick connector 125 disposed on the baffle 123, and a drive The propulsion device 126 connected to the device 124, the code display 127 and the model plate 128 disposed at the front end of the cargo path body 121, and the fasteners disposed at the bottom of the cargo track 121, and the track cargo path (shown in FIG. 5) has a substantially The upper part is the same as the spiral cargo path. The difference between the two is that there is no design of the baffle 123 on the track cargo path, and the driving device 124 is disposed at the inner rear end of the cargo path body 121, and the quick connector 125 is disposed on the cargo path. At the end of the body 121, in addition, an arc-shaped step dividing the position between the cargo path body 121 and the propulsion device 126 is provided. Poorly, the modular cargo lane 12 integrates the parts of the spiral freight lane and the track cargo lane. The use of the entire cargo lane as a replaceable unit is not a separate component. For a replaceable unit, by querying the information indicated by the external type plate 128, it can be known whether the set of modularized freight lanes 12 belong to a single spiral, a double helix or a tracked cargo lane, and can further Knowing the spring aperture and density used on the spiral freight lane, it is also necessary to pay special attention to whether the modular cargo lane 12 belongs to a single spiral cargo lane, a double spiral cargo lane or a track cargo lane, in each group of molds. Only one quick connector 125 is provided on the grouped cargo track 12.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 together with FIG. 3, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a modular vending machine tray with multiple functions, and FIG. 7 is a multi-connected modular vending machine with multiple functions. Point socket diagram.

The tray 13 is disposed in the housing 11 , and the tray 13 is mainly used for loading the modularized cargo lane 12 , and the tray 13 is provided with a plurality of sets of fasteners that can be clamped to the bottom of the modularized cargo lane 12 . The groove 131 and the multi-contact socket 132 disposed at the rear end of the tray 13, the multi-contact socket 132 is connected to the central control unit in the casing 11 through the transmission line, and the tray 13 can stabilize the modular cargo lane 12. Placed in the vending machine, and the single-screw cargo lane, the double-screw cargo lane and the track cargo lane can be simultaneously mounted on the tray 13, and the multi-contact socket 132 is connected with the quick joint 125 on the modularized cargo lane 12. The connection mode is a touch type. When the multi-contact socket 132 and the quick connector 125 are connected, the code display 127 disposed at the front end of the modularized cargo track 12 immediately displays the set of multi-contact sockets 132. Coding, and this set of codes means that the modular cargo lane 12 is the number one cargo lane, and the central control unit will automatically judge the multi-contact socket 13 Whether it is connected to the modular cargo lane 12, if the central control unit detects that the multi-contact socket 132 is connected to the modular cargo lane 12, it will give the number represented by the multi-contact socket 132 of the modularized cargo lane 12. On the other hand, if the multi-contact socket 132 is not detected to be connected to the modular cargo lane 12, the central control unit will automatically skip the group of multi-contact sockets 132 and not use it.

The implementation of the creation and related reference drawings are as follows:

Continuing to refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 and assisting with FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, FIG. 8 is a schematic embodiment (1) of a modular vending machine with multiple functions, and FIG. 9 has multiple uses for the creation. Functional modular vending machine embodiment (2).

I will first introduce how this creation can quickly change the setting of a single cargo lane to a double cargo lane.

Two adjacent single-helical modularized cargo lanes 12 are withdrawn (the direction of withdrawal is as shown by the arrow in Fig. 8), and then the double-helical modularized cargo road 12 to be installed is inserted (the direction of insertion is as shown in Fig. 9 In the position of the original single-helical modularized cargo track 12, when the double-helical modularized cargo track 12 is installed, the code displayed by the coded display 127 is the multi-contact socket to which the quick connector 125 is connected. 132, the code of each multi-contact socket 132 is not repeated, and if the central control unit detects that the multi-contact socket 132 is not connected to the quick connector 125, the central control unit will automatically skip the group. Multi-contact socket 132 is used.

Furthermore, when the creation is used for a period of time and it is found that there is a cargo lane damage that needs to be replaced, it is only necessary to directly extract the damaged modularized cargo lane 12, and then insert the new or new modularized cargo lane 12 into the original. The position is to complete the replacement of the cargo lane, and during the replacement process, the tray 13 can be pulled out so that the process of replacing the cargo lane is relatively easy.

In addition, if the positions of any two modularized cargo lanes 12 in the original vending machine are exchanged, the cargo lane code displayed after the exchange is determined according to the position of the multi-contact socket 132, for example, the original cargo lane. The modularized freight lane 12 of No. XI is replaced with the modularized freight lane 12 of the original cargo road number No. XX. The number of the modularized freight lane 12 of the original cargo road number No. XI will be changed to the first. No. XX, and the number of the modularized freight lane 12 of the original cargo road number No. XX will be changed to No. XI.

Therefore, it can be seen from the foregoing that the creation is simpler and more intuitive than in the past, and the central control unit automatically determines which quick joints 125 on the cargo lane have been connected with the multi-contact socket 132, thereby eliminating the freight lane. After the replacement, it is also necessary to manually modify the operation steps and time of the control system by manual labeling, and at the same time, the situation of artificial setting errors can be greatly reduced.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 10, FIG. 10 is a third embodiment of a modular vending machine with multiple functions.

Then, this creation is described here as a practical application in the enterprise factory. In practice, the management unit only needs to put the consumables (such as gloves or masks) required for the work into the creation, when the site When the technician needs to collect these consumables, he only needs to rely on the creation and select the consumables to be received through the display screen 111 or the button block 112, and then put his employee card on the sensing block 113. The selected item will be received, and the central control unit in the creation will record the transaction at the same time (for example, employee A will receive a mask on the 12th freight lane at 9:00 am). The wired or wireless transmission transmits the information to the management unit in real time, and the management unit can make the information returned by the central control unit into a list report and hand it to the superior supervisor at a fixed time, so that the superior supervisor can accurately Mastering the usage of each employee is also beneficial to the control of consumable costs.

In addition, the management unit can also provide the information transmitted by the central control unit to the replenishing personnel, so that the replenishing personnel can replenish the vending machine based on the data, and the replenishment process is not like the goods that need to be full in the past. Running around, and going to the scene to open the vending machine will know what items need to be replenished and how much to replenish, and the management unit can make a replenishment list of vending machines through the information system returned by the creative central control unit. Let the replenishing personnel read the contents of the list to know what items need to be replenished and how much to be replenished, so that the replenishing personnel do not have to carry a truck of goods to run around and need to worry about the adequacy of the goods carried.

In the past, most of the operations in the factory to distribute such consumables were the same amount of consumables sent to each technician every month. However, due to the different usage habits of each person, some people are often not enough, and some The person will not be able to use it until the next time the factory is allotted, and the company has no way to know the monthly usage of each technician. Compared with this creation, the number of consumables received by each technician can be accurately grasped. It helps the company understand why some technicians need to use a lot of consumables, and communicate with the technicians in these situations to enable the company to achieve the most effective cost control.

In summary, the main features of the modular vending machine with multiple functions are as follows: 1. The design of the modular cargo lane makes it necessary to replace the parts without having to disassemble the parts one by one. The replacement of the freight lane is carried out after the grouped cargo lane is taken out and the new modular cargo lane is replaced, so that the replacement of the entire cargo lane is simple and fast. 2. After the quick connector is connected with the multi-contact socket, the coded display on the modular cargo lane will show the number represented by the multi-contact socket of the group, so that it is no longer necessary to manually adjust the system setting after replacing the cargo lane. This saves a lot of time and greatly reduces the chances of human error setting. 3. The central control unit can automatically record each consumption information and transmit the information to the management unit one by one through wireless transmission, so that the management unit can accurately grasp which products are sold to facilitate the control of the vending machine.

Therefore, this creation has excellent progress and practicality in similar products. At the same time, after checking the technical literature on such structures at home and abroad, it has not been found that the same or similar structure exists before the application of this case, so this case It should meet the patent requirements of "creative", "combined with industrial use" and "progressive", and apply in accordance with the law.

It is to be understood that the above-mentioned preferred embodiments of the present invention are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

1‧‧‧This creation has a modular vending machine with multiple functions. 11‧‧‧Shell 111‧‧‧ Display screen 112‧‧‧Key block 113‧‧‧ Sensing block 114‧‧‧ Window panel 115 ‧ ‧             12 ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ Device 127‧‧‧ Coded display 128‧‧‧ Type plate 13‧‧‧Tray 131‧‧‧ Groove 132‧‧‧ Multiple contact socket

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of a modular vending machine with multiple functions. Figure 2: Partial enlarged view of a modular vending machine with multiple functions. Figure 3: This module has multiple functions. Schematic diagram of the single-screw cargo path of the vending machine; Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the double-screw cargo path of the modular vending machine with multiple functions; Figure 5: The modular vending machine with multi-use function Figure 6: Schematic diagram of the modular vending machine tray with multiple functions; Figure 7: Schematic diagram of the multi-contact socket of the modular vending machine with multiple functions; Figure 8: This creation has Example of modular vending machine with multi-use function (1); Figure 9: Example of a modular vending machine with multiple functions in this creation (2); Figure 10: Module with multi-use function Vending machine embodiment (3).

Claims (11)

A modular vending machine with multiple functions, comprising a casing, a modularized cargo lane, and a tray; wherein one side of the casing is provided with a display screen and a button block capable of inquiring and purchasing product information. a sensing block for sensing plastic money, a window panel for displaying the type of goods inside the vending machine, a receiving port for collecting goods, and a central control unit for recording information, and the central control unit can record The information is sent to the management unit; the modular cargo lane is modularized for the spiral cargo lane and the track cargo lane, and the spiral cargo lane includes a single spiral cargo lane and a double spiral cargo lane, wherein The spiral cargo lane and the double spiral cargo lane each include a cargo lane body, a baffle disposed at the end of the cargo passage body, a driving device and a quick joint disposed on the baffle, a propulsion device coupled to the driving device, and a cargo body disposed on the cargo road body The coded display on the front end, the card fastener disposed on the bottom of the cargo path body, and the structure of the track cargo track is substantially the same as the spiral cargo path. The difference between the two is that there is no baffle on the track cargo track. The driving device is disposed at the inner rear end of the cargo lane body, and the quick connector is disposed at the end of the cargo lane body, and the modular cargo lane integrates the parts of the spiral cargo lane and the track cargo lane into one body; The tray is disposed in the casing, and the tray is mainly used for carrying the modularized cargo lane, and the tray is provided with a plurality of grooves and the bottom of the modular cargo lane bottom card, and the rear end of the tray is disposed at the rear end of the tray. The multi-contact socket is connected with the quick connector on the modular cargo lane, and is connected to the central control unit in the casing through the line, and the single spiral cargo lane and the double spiral cargo lane can be simultaneously mounted on the tray And the track cargo lane. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function as described in claim 1, wherein the display screen is provided with a virtual keyboard. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function as described in claim 1, wherein the central control unit transmits information by wire transmission. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function as described in claim 1, wherein the central control unit transmits information by wireless transmission. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function as described in claim 4, wherein the wireless transmission is transmitted via Wi-Fi. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function as described in claim 4, wherein the wireless transmission is transmitted through a sim card. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function according to the above item 1, wherein the side of the cargo path body is provided with a side panel. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function according to claim 1, wherein an arc-shaped step dividing the position between the cargo path body and the propulsion device of the track cargo lane is provided. A modular vending machine having a multi-use function according to claim 1, wherein the code display is provided with a model card indicating the model and specification of the modularized cargo lane. The modular vending machine with the multi-use function described in Item 1 of the claim, wherein the quick connector and the multi-contact socket connection method are touch type. The modular vending machine with multi-use function as described in claim 1, wherein the quick connector on the modular cargo lane is connected to the multi-contact socket and immediately displays the multi-connection on the code display. The code represented by the point socket.