DE202016103081U1 - Vending machine over the counter - Google Patents

Abstract

Vending machine having at least one goods storage in which a plurality of goods (5) are stored, - wherein the vending machine (1) comprises means (12, 13) for dispensing the individual goods (5) and - wherein the vending machine (1) above a checkout counter (2) attachable is characterized in that the vending machine (1) has a chute (6), which opens at the checkout counter (2).

Description

The invention relates to a vending machine according to the preamble of independent claim 1. The invention further relates to a system comprising a checkout counter and such a vending machine.

Such vending machines are used for the sale of theft-prone products, such as tobacco.

State of the art

The DE 44 21 067 C2 shows a vending machine for tobacco, which is mounted above the head height of customers. The individual goods are stored in individual, adjacent shafts. The goods are requested by the customer via a dialing unit and conveyed via an output shaft into its access area.

Due to the vertically arranged shafts the vending machine needs the DE 44 21 067 C2 a certain ceiling height to be installed. He is therefore not applicable in every sales room.

task

The object of the invention is to propose a vending machine, which is designed to save space and can be used in all sales rooms.

The object is solved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

The inventive vending machine has a goods storage, which is usually formed of individual goods shafts. In the goods shafts are each a variety of individual goods, such as cigarette packs stored. Different manholes may contain different goods, i. H. different types of cigarettes, included.

The vending machine has means for dispensing the individual goods. The means may be Ausschiebermodule and / or conveyor belts. The system of ejector module and conveyor belt is particularly reliable and allows a flexible and small design.

With at least one conveyor belt, the individual goods can be transported in a chute. About the at least one Ausschiebermodul the goods are also in the chute or on a conveyor belt and transported from there into the chute.

The vending machine can be attached via a checkout counter or arranged above a checkout counter. This arrangement is particularly space-saving, since no space in and around the cash desk is needed. Here only the unused space above the cash desk is used. As a rule, the vending machine is located above the head height of the customers. As a result, the goods stored in the vending machine are very well protected against theft.

The above-mentioned chute of the vending machine opens at the cash desk. Preferably, the chute opens in the direct access area of a cashier. The cashier can then hand over the goods to the customer. At the same time, the cashier can, for example, comply with the youth protection law and check the age limit for dispensing tobacco products.

Preferably, the vending machine has means for lowering the vending machine. This allows the vending machine to be conveniently filled with new goods. As means for lowering, for example, cables can be provided.

Preferably, the means for lowering over the chute of the vending machine is realized. The vending machine is held here above the chute above the cash desk. By inserting the chute in the checkout counter of the vending machine is lowered and can be filled and / or maintained. The chute can be driven up and down here, for example, by a reliable auger drive. This solution does not require a complicated cable system on the ceiling of the warehouse.

In an advantageous embodiment, the vending machine on a lighting unit, which is directed to the cash desk substantially. This integrated lighting makes the vending machine disappear in the customer's perception and creates a pleasant sales atmosphere.

As already mentioned above, the vending machine according to the invention is preferably used in combination with a checkout counter of a department store.

embodiment

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:

1 a perspective view of a checkout counter with an integrated vending machine,

2 a schematic diagram of the transport routes of goods of the vending machine and

3 a schematic diagram of a pusher of the vending machine.

The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

The 1 shows a perspective view of a cash desk 2 with an integrated vending machine 1 , For illustrative reasons, the vending machine 1 shown open at the top. The vending machine 1 consists essentially of an oval base body 3 in which individual shafts 4 are arranged. In the goods shafts 4 are a variety of individual goods 5 saved. Here are the goods 5 around cigarette packets.

The goods shafts 4 run horizontally in the embodiment shown, whereby the vending machine can be built very flat and can be used even at a low ceiling height.

From the main body 3 goes vertically a chute 6 to the cash desk 2 from. The chute 3 is the only connector between the vending machine 1 and the cash desk 2 , Further down the chute 6 is a goods removal opening 7 appropriate. The goods removal opening 7 is in the amount of a shelf space 8th the cash desk 2 , The goods removal opening 7 is located directly in the access area of a cashier who is in the sales office at the cash desk 2 located.

The individual goods shafts 4 are with a pusher module 12 equipped, which is the goods selected by a customer 5 in the direction of the arrow 9 initially on a central conveyor belt 13 promotes. The central conveyor belt 13 transports the goods 5 then in the direction of the arrow 10 to a fall opening 11 of the chute 6 , By gravity, the goods 5 then to the goods removal opening 7 promoted.

The ejector module 12 is with a light barrier 14 equipped, which registers when a commodity on the conveyor belt 13 was pushed. This reliably prevents multiple goods at the same time 5 get on the conveyor belt. In addition, so empty shafts 4 can be detected easily.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 Vending Machine

2

 countertop

3

 body

4

 goods bay

5

 Would

6

 chute

7

 Goods removal opening

8th

 shelf

9

 arrow

10

 arrow

11

 case opening

12

 Ausschiebemodul

13

 conveyor belt

14

 photocell

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 4421067 C2 [0003, 0004]

Claims (7)

Vending machine having at least one goods store in which a plurality of goods ( 5 ), the vending machine ( 1 ) Medium ( 12 . 13 ) to issue the individual goods ( 5 ) and - wherein the vending machine ( 1 ) above a checkout counter ( 2 ) attachable is characterized in that the vending machine ( 1 ) a chute ( 6 ) located at the checkout counter ( 2 ) opens. Vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the chute ( 6 ) opens in the access area of a cashier. Vending machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vending machine ( 1 ) at least one conveyor belt ( 13 ), with which a commodity ( 5 ) into the chute ( 6 ) is transportable. Vending machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vending machine ( 1 ) at least one ejector module ( 12 ) with which a product ( 5 ) into the chute ( 6 ) or on a conveyor belt ( 13 ) is transportable. Vending machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vending machine ( 1 ) Has means for lowering the vending machine. Vending machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vending machine ( 1 ) has a lighting unit which is substantially on the cash desk ( 2 ). System comprising a cash desk and a vending machine according to claim 1.

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