DE10063368A1 - Device for sorting and collection of single use or returnable containers, is configured so that containers cannot be fraudulently withdrawn again so that a deposit can be collected more than once - Google Patents

Device for sorting and collection of single use or returnable containers, is configured so that containers cannot be fraudulently withdrawn again so that a deposit can be collected more than once

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DE10063368A1
DE10063368A1 DE2000163368 DE10063368A DE10063368A1 DE 10063368 A1 DE10063368 A1 DE 10063368A1 DE 2000163368 DE2000163368 DE 2000163368 DE 10063368 A DE10063368 A DE 10063368A DE 10063368 A1 DE10063368 A1 DE 10063368A1
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0609—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by fluid containers, e.g. bottles, cups, gas containers

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Abstract

Method in which containers are passed from an input area to a conveyor belt and sorted using sensors Immediately after the sensors acceptable containers are diverted to a collection space and a deposit amount paid out. If the containers are not acceptable they are returned to the input area.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren und/oder Sammeln von Materialien gemäß des Oberbegriffes Patenanspruches 1.The invention relates to a device for sorting and / or collecting materials according to the preamble of claim 1 .

Derartige Vorrichtungen sind in der Praxis bekannt. Vielfach ist es jedoch zu Manipulationen bei der Rückgabe des zurückzugebenden Materials gekommen, indem das Material mit einem Bindfaden versehen wurde und so wiederholt an den Sensoren vorbeigeführt wurde, um ein Auszahlen von nicht gerechtfertigtem Pfand zu ermöglichen.Such devices are known in practice. In many cases, however, it is too Manipulations when returning the material to be returned, by threading the material and repeating it to the Sensors have been moved to pay an unjustified deposit to enable.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, hier Abhilfe zu schaffen.The object of the invention is to remedy this.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst dass hinter dem Eingaberaum eine motorisch angetriebene Fördereinrichtung, beispielsweise ein Förderband, angeordnet ist, dass im Bereich des Förderbandes drei in Förderrichtung zueinander beabstandete Sensoren hintereinander angeordnet sind, dass die Sensoren mit einer elektronischen Auswerte- und Steuerungseinrichtung verbunden sind. Infolge dieser Maßnahme wird sichergestellt, dass das Pfand nur dann ausgezahlt wird, wenn auch tatsächlich das zurückzunehmende Material in den Sammelbehälter gelangt ist, wobei das Material die Sensoren in der richtig vorprogrammierten Reihenfolge passiert haben muss.This object is achieved in that behind the input space a motor-driven conveyor device, for example a conveyor belt, is arranged that three in the conveying direction to each other in the region of the conveyor belt spaced sensors are arranged one behind the other that the sensors with an electronic evaluation and control device are connected. As a result This measure ensures that the deposit is only paid out if actually the material to be taken back into the collection container has arrived, with the material the sensors pre-programmed correctly Order must have happened.

Hierbei ist die Anordnung der Sensoren und die logische Schaltung derart in der Steuer = und Regeleinrichtung programmiert, dass erst nach dem Passieren der Sensoren durch das Material in der vorgeschriebenen und eingespeicherten Reihenfolge das Material in den Sammelbereich der Vorrichtung gefördert und das Geldpfand durch eine Pfandrückgabeeinrichtung ausgezahlt wird, dass bei dem in der nicht vorgeschriebenen und eingespeicherten Reihenfolge des Passierens der Sensoren durch das Material die Fördereinrichtung das Material in Richtung des vorderen Eingabebereiches des Eingaberaumes zurück gefördert wird.Here, the arrangement of the sensors and the logic circuit is such in the Control = and control device programmed that only after passing the Sensors through the material in the prescribed and stored Order the material into the collection area of the device and that Cash deposit is paid out by a deposit return facility that at the in the non-prescribed and stored order of passing the  Sensors through the material convey the material towards the material front input area of the input space is promoted back.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung sind der Beispielsbeschreibung und der Zeichnung zu entnehmen. Die Zeichnung zeigt den Rücknahmeautomaten in Seitenansicht, Schnitt und Prinzipdarstellung. Die Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren und/oder Sammeln von Materialien weist ein Gehäuse auf, in welchem sich in dessen Vorderwand 2 eine Eingabeöffnung 3 befindet. Hinter dieser Eingabeöffnung 3 befindet sich der Eingaberaum 4, der ein motorisch angetriebenes Förderband 5 aufweist. Im Bereich dieses Förderbandes 5 sind verschiedene Sensoren 6, 7 angeordnet.Further details of the invention can be found in the example description and the drawing. The drawing shows the take-back machine in side view, section and schematic diagram. The device 1 for sorting and / or collecting materials has a housing in which an input opening 3 is located in the front wall 2 thereof. The input space 4 , which has a motor-driven conveyor belt 5 , is located behind this input opening 3 . Various sensors 6 , 7 are arranged in the area of this conveyor belt 5 .

Die Funktionsweise dieser als Rücknahmeautomaten ausgebildeten Vorrichtung ist folgende:The mode of operation of this device, which is designed as a return machine, is the following:

Die verschiedenartigen Objekte, wie Tassen 8, Teller 9 werden auf das Förderband 5 im Bereich des Eingaberaumes 4 gestellt bzw. gelegt. Der Sensor 6 gibt das Startsignal und das Förderband 5 wird in Pfeilrichtung 10 angetrieben. Hierbei passiert dann das sich auf dem Förderband 5 befindliche Material den Scanner 7, um zu erkennen und festzulegen, ob das Material zurückzunehmen oder nicht zurückzunehmen ist. Wird das Material als nicht zurückzunehmend eingestuft, d. h., nicht erkannt hat, wird das Förderband 5 in Pfeilrichtung 11 angetrieben und das Objekt wird in dem Bereich der Eingabeöffnung 3 zurücktransportiert, so dass es hier entnommen werden kann. Über ein Display 12 wird der Benutzer des Systems aufgefordert, das Objekt zu entfernen. Dieses erfolgt beispielsweise mittels eines LED-Displays 12.The various objects, such as cups 8 , plates 9 are placed or placed on the conveyor belt 5 in the area of the input space 4 . The sensor 6 gives the start signal and the conveyor belt 5 is driven in the direction of the arrow 10 . The material on the conveyor belt 5 then passes through the scanner 7 in order to recognize and determine whether the material is to be taken back or not. If the material is classified as not to be taken back, ie has not been recognized, the conveyor belt 5 is driven in the direction of the arrow 11 and the object is transported back in the area of the input opening 3 so that it can be removed here. The user of the system is asked via a display 12 to remove the object. This is done, for example, by means of an LED display 12 .

Wird das Objekt jedoch von den Scannern 7 als systemgerecht identifiziert, passiert es die Sensoren S1, S2 und S3. An die Steuerung geben die Sensoren S1, S2, S3 jeweils ein Signal ab, wenn das Objekt in den Erkennungsbereich dieser Sensoren gelangt. Hierbei muss die Signalfolge S1, S2, S3 sein, damit der Pfandwert von der Pfandauszahlungseinrichtung 13 ausbezahlt wird. Jede andere Reihenfolge der Signalimpulse, die von den Sensoren S1, S2 und S3 an die elektronische Steuer- und Regeleinrichtung übermittelt werden, bewirkt, dass das Objekt ohne Pfand zurückgegeben und bis in die Eingabeöffnung 3 zurückgeführt wird. Erst nach der Entnahme des Gutes aus dem Eingaberaum 4 und aus dem Erkennungsbereich der Sensoren 6 und des Scanners 7 wird der Automat für die Annahme eines nächsten Objektes frei geschaltet.However, if the object is identified by the scanners 7 as system-compatible, it passes through the sensors S1, S2 and S3. The sensors S1, S2, S3 each send a signal to the control when the object reaches the detection range of these sensors. The signal sequence must be S1, S2, S3 so that the deposit value is paid out by the deposit payment device 13 . Any other sequence of signal pulses, which are transmitted from sensors S1, S2 and S3 to the electronic control and regulating device, causes the object to be returned without a deposit and to be returned to the input opening 3 . Only after the goods have been removed from the input space 4 and from the detection area of the sensors 6 and the scanner 7 is the automatic machine activated for the acceptance of a next object.

Falls jedoch das System erkannt hat, dass das Material 8, 9 zurückzunehmen ist und auch die Sensoren S1, S2, S3 in der richtigen Reihenfolge passiert hat, wird ein Signal an den Pfandrückgabeautomaten ausgegeben und das Pfand ausbezahlt, und das Material gelangt mittels des Förderbandes 5' zu einem Sammelbehälter.However, if the system has recognized that the material 8 , 9 is to be taken back and has also passed the sensors S1, S2, S3 in the correct order, a signal is issued to the deposit return machine and the deposit is paid out, and the material arrives on the conveyor belt 5 'to a collection container.

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1. Vorrichtung zum Sortieren und/oder Sammeln von Materialien, wie Einweg- oder Mehrwegverpackungen, wie beispielsweise Trinkbechern, Flaschen, Dosen etc. mit einem Eingaberaum, einer Einrichtung zum Erkennen des in einem Eingaberaum eingebrachten Materials, zumindest einer Sortiereinrichtung, mittels welcher das Material zumindest einer Sammeleinrichtung zuführbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass hinter dem Eingaberaum (4) eine motorisch angetriebene Fördereinrichtung (5), beispielsweise ein Förderband (5, 5'), angeordnet ist, dass im Bereich des Förderbandes (5) drei in Förderrichtung (10) zueinander beabstandete Sensoren (S1, S2, S3) hintereinander angeordnet sind, dass die Sensoren (S1, S2, S3) mit einer elektronischen Auswerte- und Steuerungseinrichtung verbunden sind.1. Device for sorting and / or collecting materials, such as disposable or reusable packaging, such as drinking cups, bottles, cans, etc., with an input space, a device for recognizing the material introduced into an input space, at least one sorting device, by means of which the material At least one collecting device can be fed, characterized in that a motor-driven conveyor device ( 5 ), for example a conveyor belt ( 5 , 5 '), is arranged behind the input space ( 4 ), that in the area of the conveyor belt ( 5 ) three in the conveyor direction ( 10 ) mutually spaced sensors (S1, S2, S3) are arranged one behind the other, that the sensors (S1, S2, S3) are connected to an electronic evaluation and control device. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Auswerte- und Steuerungseinrichtung die vorgeschriebene Reihenfolge des Passierens der Sensoren (S1, S2, S3) durch das auf dem Förderband (5) befindliche Material (8, 9) eingespeichert ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the prescribed sequence of passing the sensors (S1, S2, S3) by the material ( 8 , 9 ) located on the conveyor belt ( 5 ) is stored in the evaluation and control device. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im vorderen Eingabebereich des Eingaberaumes (4) ein Sensor (6) angeordnet ist.3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a sensor ( 6 ) is arranged in the front input area of the input space ( 4 ). 4. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass erst nach dem Passieren der Sensoren (S1, S2, S3) durch das Material (8, 9) in der vorgeschriebenen und eingespeicherten Reihenfolge das Material in den Sammelbereich der Vorrichtung gefördert und das Geldpfand durch eine Pfandrückgabeeinrichtung (13) ausgezahlt wird, dass bei dem in der nicht vorgeschriebenen und eingespeicherten Reihenfolge des Passierens der Sensoren (S1, S2, S3) durch das Material die Fördereinrichtung (5) das Material in Richtung des vorderen Eingabebereiches (3) des Eingaberaumes (4) zurück gefördert wird.4. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material is conveyed into the collecting area of the device only after passing through the sensors (S1, S2, S3) through the material ( 8 , 9 ) in the prescribed and stored sequence and the money deposit is paid out by a deposit return device ( 13 ) that, in the order in which the sensors (S1, S2, S3) pass through the material in the non-prescribed and stored order, the conveying device ( 5 ) directs the material in the direction of the front input area ( 3 ) of the input space ( 4 ) is promoted back.
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EP1588333A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2005-10-26 Michael Zoche - Antriebstechnik Can for deposit system and method for developing said deposit system
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EP2851875A1 (en) * 2013-09-19 2015-03-25 Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Return machine for empty bottles
EP3113122A1 (en) * 2015-06-30 2017-01-04 Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Reverse vending system for disposable goods to be redeemed and method for detecting manipulations of the same
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WO2004025579A1 (en) * 2002-09-16 2004-03-25 Trion Ag Return station for refundable or borrowed objects
DE10247252A1 (en) * 2002-10-10 2004-04-22 Mrv Multi Reverse Vending Gmbh Security code for application to materials for sorting/collecting is image representation entirely detectable by human eye under normal daylight and partly invisible to human eye under infrared light
DE10247252B4 (en) * 2002-10-10 2014-02-27 Envipco Holding N.V. Apparatus for sorting and / or collecting materials, such as reusable and / or disposable beverage packages
EP1588333A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2005-10-26 Michael Zoche - Antriebstechnik Can for deposit system and method for developing said deposit system
EP2538394A1 (en) * 2011-06-24 2012-12-26 Tomra Systems ASA Method and apparatus for detecting fraud attempts in reverse vending machines
WO2012177149A1 (en) * 2011-06-24 2012-12-27 Tomra Systems Asa Method and apparatus for detecting fraud attempts in reverse vending machines
US9189911B2 (en) 2011-06-24 2015-11-17 Tomra Systems Asa Method and apparatus for detecting fraud attempts in reverse vending machines
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EP4053811A1 (en) * 2011-06-24 2022-09-07 Tomra Systems ASA Method and apparatus for detecting fraud attempts in reverse vending machines
EP2851875A1 (en) * 2013-09-19 2015-03-25 Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Return machine for empty bottles
EP3113122A1 (en) * 2015-06-30 2017-01-04 Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Reverse vending system for disposable goods to be redeemed and method for detecting manipulations of the same
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8127 New person/name/address of the applicant

Owner name: MRV MULTI REVERSE VENDING GMBH, 49492 WESTERKAPPEL

8181 Inventor (new situation)

Inventor name: RUDOLPH, KLAUS, 49205 HASBERGEN, DE

8139 Disposal/non-payment of the annual fee
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Owner name: ENVIPCO HOLDING N.V., AMSTERDAM, NL