EP0172539A1 - Method and apparatus for receiving refundable bottles and other such containers and/or their crates by shops - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for receiving refundable bottles and other such containers and/or their crates by shops Download PDF

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EP0172539A1
EP0172539A1 EP85110286A EP85110286A EP0172539A1 EP 0172539 A1 EP0172539 A1 EP 0172539A1 EP 85110286 A EP85110286 A EP 85110286A EP 85110286 A EP85110286 A EP 85110286A EP 0172539 A1 EP0172539 A1 EP 0172539A1
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Paavo M. Sc. Ing. Lantto
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    • 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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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for receiving reusable bottles and other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes in shops and / or points of sale.
  • the Norwegian company Tßmsa A / S manufactures a bottle return system that identifies the bottle shape using ultrasound technology.
  • a facility is expensive, complex and takes up a lot of space.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a simple method and a simple device for receiving reusable bottles and other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes in shops.
  • this object is achieved in that the bottles or similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes are placed individually on a frame which rests on a support plate which is arranged on a weighing device, said weighing device or a data processing system connected thereto the bottles or other similar returnable containers and / or transport boxes registered by their weight and prints out the quantity (number) and value of the returned items for the customer.
  • the method and the device according to the invention offer several advantages over the known device due to their simple construction, space saving and low price.
  • a particular advantage is that the device can accommodate both bottles and bottle crates.
  • the method according to the invention is labor-saving since the bottles do not have to be put into the bottle crates by an assistant. No special installations are required either.
  • An additional advantage lies in the fact that the device according to the invention registers any reduction in weight, thereby preventing misuse.
  • the device 1 comprises an electronic weighing device 2, which weighs objects up to a weight of 240 kg with sufficient accuracy. Due to the accuracy of the weighing device 2 are bottles? and bottle crates 6 identified by their weight.
  • a movable frame 5 provided with rollers is arranged on a support plate 4 which rests on the weighing device 2.
  • the frame 5 contains both empty bottle crates 6 and returned bottles 7 and has space for returnable bottle crates.
  • the customer provides the bottles to be returned? and / or bottle crates 6 individually either in the bottle crates 6 hanging in the rack 5 or in free spaces on the rack 5, whereupon the weighing device 2 or an associated data processing system 3 identifies the returned articles by weight and prints out their number and value for the customer.
  • the bottle crates 6 in the frame 5 are inclined to one side so that the bottles? can easily be placed in these boxes 6.
  • the data processing system 3 automatically indicates when the frame 5 is filled and should be replaced.

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Abstract

Empty crates (6) for refundable bottles (7) are provided or space is provided for the bottles or crates to be returned in a frame (5) which is arranged on a support plate (4) which rests on a weighing device (2). The weighing device and an associated data processing plant (3) identify the returned articles according to weight and print out the number and the value for the customer. The data processing plant automatically displays when the frame is full and requires replacement. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Entgegennahme von Mehrwegflaschen und anderen ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnissen und/oder deren Transportkästen in Ladengeschäften und/oder Verkaufsstellen.The invention relates to a method and a device for receiving reusable bottles and other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes in shops and / or points of sale.

Zur Zeit verursacht die Rücknahme von Flaschen und Flaschenkästen beträchtliche Kosten, insbesondere in Lebensmittelgeschäften und in Verkaufsstellen von alkoholischen Getränken. Bis vor kurzem erfolgte die Rücknahme von Flaschen in kleinen Ladengeschäften ohne mechanische Hilfsmittel.At the moment, taking back bottles and bottle crates is costly, especially in grocery stores and alcohol sales outlets. Until recently, bottles were taken back in small shops without mechanical aids.

Die norwegische Firma Tßmsa A/S fertigt ein Rücknahmesystem für Flaschen, das die Flaschenform unter Verwendung der Ultraschall-Technologie identifiziert. Solch eine Einrichtung ist jedoch teuer, komplex und hat einen großen Platzbedarf.The Norwegian company Tßmsa A / S manufactures a bottle return system that identifies the bottle shape using ultrasound technology. However, such a facility is expensive, complex and takes up a lot of space.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Nachteile der bekannten Vorrichtung zu überwinden und ein einfaches Verfahren sowie eine einfache Vorrichtung zur Entgegennahme von Mehrwegflaschen und anderen ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnissen und/oder deren Transportkästen in Ladengeschäften zu schaffen.The object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a simple method and a simple device for receiving reusable bottles and other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes in shops.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß die Flaschen oder ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnisse und/oder deren Transportkästen einzeln auf einem Gestell abgelegt werden, das auf einer Tragplatte ruht, die auf einer Wiegevorrichtung angeordnet ist, wobei diese Wiegevorrichtung oder eine damit verbundene Datenverarbeitungsanlage die Flaschen oder anderen ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnisse und/oder Transportkästen nach deren Gewicht registriert und für den Kunden die Menge (Anzahl) und den Wert der zurückgegebenen Artikel ausdruckt.According to the invention this object is achieved in that the bottles or similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes are placed individually on a frame which rests on a support plate which is arranged on a weighing device, said weighing device or a data processing system connected thereto the bottles or other similar returnable containers and / or transport boxes registered by their weight and prints out the quantity (number) and value of the returned items for the customer.

Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung bieten gegenüber der bekannten Einrichtung durch einen einfachen Aufbau, Platzersparnis und einen geringen Preis mehrere Vorteile. Ein besonderer Vorteil liegt darin, daß die Vorrichtung sowohl Flaschen als auch Flaschenkästen aufnehmen kann. Des weiteren ist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren arbeitssparend, da die Flaschen von keiner Hilfskraft in die Flaschenkästen getan werden müssen. Es werden auch keine besonderen Installationen benötigt. Ein zusätzlicher Vorteil liegt noch darin, daß die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung jede Gewichtsverringerung registriert, wodurch Mißbräuche verhindert werden.The method and the device according to the invention offer several advantages over the known device due to their simple construction, space saving and low price. A particular advantage is that the device can accommodate both bottles and bottle crates. Furthermore, the method according to the invention is labor-saving since the bottles do not have to be put into the bottle crates by an assistant. No special installations are required either. An additional advantage lies in the fact that the device according to the invention registers any reduction in weight, thereby preventing misuse.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Verfahrens und der Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung werden noch an Hand der Zeichnungen beschrieben. Es stellen dar:

  • Fig. 1: Eine Frontansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
  • Fig. 2: Eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1, die die Lage der Flaschenkästen im Gestell zeigt.
An embodiment of the method and the device according to the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. They represent:
  • Fig. 1: A front view of a device according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2: A side view of the device of Fig. 1, which shows the position of the bottle crates in the frame.

Die Vorrichtung 1 nach der Erfindung umfaßt eine elektronische Wiegevorrichtung 2, die Gegenstände bis zu einem Gewicht von 240 kg mit ausreichender Genauigkeit wiegt. Aufgrund der Genauigkeit der Wiegevorrichtung 2 werden Flaschen ? und Flaschenkästen 6 an Hand ihres Gewichtes identifiiert.The device 1 according to the invention comprises an electronic weighing device 2, which weighs objects up to a weight of 240 kg with sufficient accuracy. Due to the accuracy of the weighing device 2 are bottles? and bottle crates 6 identified by their weight.

Ein mit Laufrollen versehenes bewegbares Gestell 5 ist auf einer Tragplatte 4 angeordnet, die auf der Wiegevorrichtung 2 ruht. Das Gestell 5 enthält sowohl leere Flaschenkästen 6 als auch zurückgegebene Flaschen 7 und hat Platz für zurückgebbare Flaschenkästen.A movable frame 5 provided with rollers is arranged on a support plate 4 which rests on the weighing device 2. The frame 5 contains both empty bottle crates 6 and returned bottles 7 and has space for returnable bottle crates.

Der Kunde stellt die zurückzugebenden Flaschen ? und/oder Flaschenkästen 6 einzeln entweder in die im Gestell 5 hängenden Flaschenkästen 6 oder auf freie Plätze des Gestells 5, worauf die Wiegevorrichtung 2 oder eine damit verbundene Datenverarbeitungsanlage 3 die zurückgegebenen Artikel nach dem Gewicht identifiziert und deren Anzahl sowie Wert für den Kunden ausdruckt.The customer provides the bottles to be returned? and / or bottle crates 6 individually either in the bottle crates 6 hanging in the rack 5 or in free spaces on the rack 5, whereupon the weighing device 2 or an associated data processing system 3 identifies the returned articles by weight and prints out their number and value for the customer.

Die Flaschenkästen 6 im Gestell 5 sind nach einer Seite geneigt, so daß die Flaschen ? leicht in diese Kästen 6 gestellt werden können.The bottle crates 6 in the frame 5 are inclined to one side so that the bottles? can easily be placed in these boxes 6.

Die Datenverarbeitungsanlage 3 zeigt automatisch an, wenn das Gestell 5 gefüllt ist und ausgetauscht werden sollte.The data processing system 3 automatically indicates when the frame 5 is filled and should be replaced.

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1. Verfahren zur Entgegennahme von Mehrwegflaschen (7) oder anderen ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnissen und/oder deren Transportkästen (6) in Ladengeschäften und/oder Verkaufsstellen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Flaschen (7) und anderen ähnlichen Behältnisse und/oder Flaschenkästen (6) einzeln in ein Gestell (5) eingesetzt werden, das auf einer Tragplatte (4) angeordnet ist, die auf einer Wiegevorrichtung (2) ruht, wobei die Wiegevorrichtung (2) oder eine damit verbundene Datenverarbeitungsanlage (3) die Flaschen (7) oder Behältnisse und/oder die Flaschenkästen (6) nach deren Gewicht registriert und für den Kunden die Anzahl und den Wert der zurückgegebenen Gegenstände ausdruckt.1. A method for receiving reusable bottles (7) or other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes (6) in shops and / or points of sale, characterized in that the bottles (7) and other similar containers and / or bottle boxes (6) can be used individually in a frame (5) which is arranged on a support plate (4) which rests on a weighing device (2), the weighing device (2) or a data processing system (3) connected to the bottles (7) or containers and / or the bottle crates (6) are registered according to their weight and the number and value of the items returned are printed out for the customer. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Datenverarbeitungsanlage (3) automatisch anzeigt, wenn das Gestell (5) gefüllt ist.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the data processing system (3) automatically indicates when the frame (5) is filled. 3. Vorrichtung zur Entgegennahme von Mehrwegflaschen (7) und anderen ähnlichen rückgabepflichtigen Behältnissen und/oder deren Transportkästen (6) in Ladengeschäften und/oder Verkaufsstellen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Gestell (5) zur Aufnahme der zurückgegebenen Flaschen (7) oder anderen ähnlichen Behältnisse und/oder der Flaschenkästen (6) auf einer Tragplatte (4) angeordnet ist, die auf einer Wiegevorrichtung (2) ruht, die mit einer Datenverarbeitungsanlage (3) verbunden ist.3. Device for receiving reusable bottles (7) and other similar returnable containers and / or their transport boxes (6) in shops and / or points of sale, characterized in that a frame (5) for receiving the returned bottles (7) or other similar Containers and / or the bottle crates (6) is arranged on a support plate (4) which rests on a weighing device (2) which is connected to a data processing system (3). 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Flaschenkästen (6) im Gestell (5) zur Vertikalen geneigt angeordnet sind.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the bottle crates (6) in the frame (5) are arranged inclined to the vertical.
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FI843277A FI70091B (en) 1984-08-20 1984-08-20 FOERFARANDE OCH ANORDNING FOER MOTTAGNING AV TILL BUTIKEN RETURNERADE FLASKOR ELLER ANDRA LIKNANDE OCH / ELLER DERAS KORGAR
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GB2204417B (en) * 1987-05-06 1991-08-14 Tadiran Ltd Charging for items removed from a hotel minibar
EP0669603A1 (en) * 1994-02-24 1995-08-30 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Terminal for drinks for automatic dispensing of drink crates

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DE2839805A1 (en) * 1978-09-13 1980-03-27 Leonhard Karlinger Shelving unit for crates of bottles - consists of frame and shelves screwed together and pivoting so that unit folds down
GB2097162A (en) * 1981-03-12 1982-10-27 Ara Services Inc Apparatus for receiving and identifying items of a preselected metal
EP0082735A2 (en) * 1981-12-23 1983-06-29 Adolph Coors Company Apparatus and method for return of empty aluminum cans

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GB2097162A (en) * 1981-03-12 1982-10-27 Ara Services Inc Apparatus for receiving and identifying items of a preselected metal
EP0082735A2 (en) * 1981-12-23 1983-06-29 Adolph Coors Company Apparatus and method for return of empty aluminum cans

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GB2204417B (en) * 1987-05-06 1991-08-14 Tadiran Ltd Charging for items removed from a hotel minibar
EP0669603A1 (en) * 1994-02-24 1995-08-30 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Terminal for drinks for automatic dispensing of drink crates

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