EP0647927A1 - Automatische Abgabevorrichtung für Gegenstände - Google Patents

Automatische Abgabevorrichtung für Gegenstände Download PDF

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EP0647927A1
EP0647927A1 EP94402260A EP94402260A EP0647927A1 EP 0647927 A1 EP0647927 A1 EP 0647927A1 EP 94402260 A EP94402260 A EP 94402260A EP 94402260 A EP94402260 A EP 94402260A EP 0647927 A1 EP0647927 A1 EP 0647927A1
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Patrick Vander Elst
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    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
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  • the present invention relates to an automatic device for dispensing objects whose dimensions and consistency are variable.
  • the object of the present invention is to avoid the above drawbacks, that is to say to produce a device which is simple in its construction and its operation, making it possible moreover to distribute objects whose intrinsic rigidity is low.
  • the device, object of the invention allows the storage and confinement of a row of objects, deposited against a sectioning device of the row making it possible to extract without risking damaging the object located at one end of the row and lead it into a delivery receptacle.
  • the present invention therefore relates to an automatic object distribution device comprising means for storing objects and means of distribution, said device comprising a sectioning mechanism for row of objects, comprising an ejection means traversing a circuit closed, said ejection means acting at each circuit turn on the object located at one end of the row of objects, characterized in that said ejection means comprises a pusher and at the rear thereof, a caster projecting outward from the closed circuit, beyond the upper plane of said pusher.
  • the ejection means is an ejector finger secured to a transmission means forming a closed circuit around at least two wheels, said wheels being free to rotate about their respective axis, a driving torque being applied to the axis of one of the wheels to drive the transmission means, and consequently the ejector finger, along said closed circuit.
  • the transmission means is a closed chain and the wheels are toothed wheels.
  • the transmission means is a toothed belt and the wheels are grooved wheels.
  • the row of objects is placed in a storage column adjustable in height, width and depth and whose base forming the object row support is perforated in its center to allow the passage of the ejection means.
  • two mechanisms for sectioning the row of objects are joined, the two ejector fingers moving in synchronization and acting simultaneously on the object to be ejected at two distinct points.
  • said stack of objects extends vertically above said object row sectioning mechanism.
  • the present invention relates to an automatic object distribution device which may include rows of objects of all orientations, but only the embodiments relating to rows of vertical objects, hereinafter referred to as stack of objects, will be described in detail below.
  • the device shown in Figure 1 comprises two flanges 1 and 1 'of substantially rectangular shape.
  • the flanges are positioned vertically so as to be approximately parallel with respect to each other and they can be moved vertically and transversely to allow adjustment of the spacing existing between said flanges 1 and 1 '.
  • the two flanges 1 and 1 'each have a fixing flange to allow the fixing of said flanges inside the dispenser.
  • brackets 2 and 2 ′ protruding inside the space existing between said flanges.
  • These brackets are substantially perpendicular to the flanges and extend over their entire height, one opposite the other, to form a retaining stop for the stack of objects.
  • a vertical storage column is thus obtained making it possible to confine the objects, this column being adaptable to objects of different dimensions, depending on the spacing between the flanges 1 and 1 'and the positioning of the brackets 2 and 2' on said flanges .
  • a key 3 and 3 ' can be attached to each flange.
  • These polarizers 3 and 3 'each include a fixing plate, provided with fixing means allowing an adjustable positioning, and a tab projecting perpendicularly to said flanges 1 and 1', said polarizers 3 and 3 'being fixed on the side where the object to distribute is ejected.
  • the positioning of said polarizing pins 3 and 3 ′ with respect to the support 4 on which the object located at the bottom of the stack rests, and which is intended to be ejected, is provided as a function of the thickness of said object, in order to leave pass only one, and retain the object located above, and with it all the remaining stack.
  • the stack of objects to be distributed is therefore placed in the space delimited on the sides by the flanges 1 and 1 ', in the background by the brackets 2 and 2', on the front by the polarizing pins 3 and 3 'and at the base of said cell by a cell support 4.
  • the maximum height of the stack of objects is determined by the height of the flanges 1 and 1 '.
  • the battery holder 4 is fixed horizontally under said flanges 1 and 1 '. It comprises a fin intended to fix it inside the distributor, said fin comprising fixing means allowing adjustable vertical positioning.
  • these fixing means can be oblong holes.
  • Said battery support 4 is perforated in its center over its entire length to allow the passage of an ejection element which cooperates with the object located at the bottom of the battery to eject it.
  • the support 4 also advantageously comprises means for detecting the presence of an object or a stack of objects in the dispenser.
  • this detection means comprises a strip 16 compressed by the stack of objects and which actuates a detection element when there are no more objects in the storage column.
  • This sectioning mechanism comprises a support plate 7 which is fixed in the dispenser by means of a fin comprising at least one hole.
  • This support plate 7 is preferably vertical and extends in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the flanges 1 and 1 '. It supports an ejection means which traverses a closed circuit.
  • this ejection means is an ejector finger 5.
  • Said finger is integral with a transmission means which forms a closed circuit.
  • This transmission means can advantageously be a closed chain 9 which supports the ejector finger 5.
  • Said chain 9 forms a closed circuit by connecting at least two wheels 8 and 8 'free to rotate about their respective axis.
  • Said wheels 8 and 8 ′ preferably identical, are fixed to the upper part of the support plate 7.
  • the axes of said wheels 8 and 8 ′ are in the same horizontal plane.
  • the support plate 7 of the cutting mechanism comprises a third wheel 8 '' fixed to said support plate 7 below the horizontal plane which contains the axes of the two wheels 8 and 8 '.
  • the closed chain 9 thus forms a closed circuit having approximately a triangular shape, the engine torque being able in this case to be applied to the axis of the third wheel 8 ''.
  • the ejector finger 5 comprises a plate by means of which it is fixedly mounted on the chain 9.
  • said plate is substantially vertical and extends at its top into a pusher 6, at the rear of which is mounted a caster 10 whose height of the highest point exceeds that of the upper plane of said pusher 6.
  • the pusher 6 has, on its side intended to come into contact with the object to be dispensed, a concave profile as well as at its top, a horizontal tab whose front is curved downward.
  • Said ejector finger 5, integral with the chain 9, therefore traverses a closed circuit and passes through the cut made in the battery holder 4 to cooperate with the object placed on said support 4.
  • This clamp 11 comprises two horizontal jaws which are placed above and below the chain 9, a puck, preferably made of nylon, which can be placed between said jaws and said chain to ensure optimum sliding.
  • the possibility of variable vertical positioning of the battery holder 4 makes it possible to adjust the portion of the ejector finger 5 projecting above said battery holder 4, as a function of the thickness of the object to be dispensed.
  • the invention therefore comprises a mechanism for cutting off a stack of objects comprising three wheels 8, 8 'and 8' ', one of them being driving, said wheels being connected by a closed chain 9 which supports an ejector finger 5, said ejector finger 5 performing a linear horizontal movement when it acts on the object to be dispensed.
  • the stack of objects to be distributed is placed in a vertical storage column located above the sectioning mechanism, said column being adjustable in height, width and depth, according to the dimensions of the object and comprising a base, forming the support. stack 4, perforated in its center to allow the passage of said ejector finger 5.
  • the ejector finger 5 pushes the object P1 located at the base of the stack of objects, as shown in FIG. 5.
  • This object P1 can move because it is not retained by the polarizing device 3.
  • the roller 10 lifts the stack of products remaining in the storage column, which has the effect of replacing the sliding resistance force of two surfaces resulting from the pressure exerted by the object P2 on the object P1, by the rolling resistance force of the caster 10 on the surface of the object P2.
  • the force tending to keep the object P1 in the stack is therefore greatly reduced, which has the consequence of proportionally reducing the risk of deformation of both the object P1 and the object P2 following the thrust of the ejector finger 5.
  • the ejector finger 5 traverses the closed circuit of the sectioning mechanism and comes back to its initial position.
  • FIG. 6 Another embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 6. This implementation is particularly advantageous when there are objects to be dispensed of larger dimensions but of small thickness, such as for example sheets of cardboard.

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  • De-Stacking Of Articles (AREA)
  • Sheets, Magazines, And Separation Thereof (AREA)
  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
  • Pile Receivers (AREA)
EP19940402260 1993-10-11 1994-10-07 Automatische Abgabevorrichtung für Gegenstände Expired - Lifetime EP0647927B1 (de)

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FR9312085A FR2711116B1 (fr) 1993-10-11 1993-10-11 Distributeur automatique d'objets.
FR9312085 1993-10-11

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EP0905660A1 (de) 1997-09-24 1999-03-31 Staar Societe Anonyme Vorrichtung zum Lösen und Spenden von Artikeln
FR2773361A1 (fr) 1998-01-08 1999-07-09 Juan Blas Casuccio Distributeur automatique d'objet par gravite sur des glissieres
WO2000010895A1 (fr) 1998-08-25 2000-03-02 Juan Blas Casuccio Distributeur automatique d'objet par gravite sur des glissieres
EP1178448A2 (de) 2000-06-28 2002-02-06 Staar Societe Anonyme Vorrichtung zum Aufnehmen und Abgeben von Gegenständen
WO2007097682A1 (en) * 2006-02-23 2007-08-30 Törestorps Tråd Ab A method and an apparatus for handling parts
AT511598A5 (de) * 2005-10-28 2013-01-15 Tgw Mechanics Gmbh Automatisiertes warenumschlaglager

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FR1100145A (fr) * 1954-02-26 1955-09-16 Fr De Metallurg Et De Mecaniqu Distributeur automatique
DE8605231U1 (de) * 1986-02-27 1988-09-01 Prümm, Georg, 5275 Bergneustadt Ausgabevorrichtung für einen Warenschacht
DE3842935C1 (de) * 1988-12-21 1989-11-02 Harting Elektronik Gmbh, 4992 Espelkamp, De
DE3941893A1 (de) * 1989-01-05 1990-07-12 Azkoyen Ind Sa Ausgabevorrichtung
US5127546A (en) * 1991-08-08 1992-07-07 Chen Ming Ho Storage bin structure for an automatic vending machine

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FR1100145A (fr) * 1954-02-26 1955-09-16 Fr De Metallurg Et De Mecaniqu Distributeur automatique
DE8605231U1 (de) * 1986-02-27 1988-09-01 Prümm, Georg, 5275 Bergneustadt Ausgabevorrichtung für einen Warenschacht
DE3842935C1 (de) * 1988-12-21 1989-11-02 Harting Elektronik Gmbh, 4992 Espelkamp, De
DE3941893A1 (de) * 1989-01-05 1990-07-12 Azkoyen Ind Sa Ausgabevorrichtung
US5127546A (en) * 1991-08-08 1992-07-07 Chen Ming Ho Storage bin structure for an automatic vending machine

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EP0905660A1 (de) 1997-09-24 1999-03-31 Staar Societe Anonyme Vorrichtung zum Lösen und Spenden von Artikeln
BE1011471A3 (fr) * 1997-09-24 1999-10-05 Staar Sa Dispositif de degagement et distribution de boitiers, cassettes,...
US6126036A (en) * 1997-09-24 2000-10-03 Staar S.A. Apparatus for dispensing articles
FR2773361A1 (fr) 1998-01-08 1999-07-09 Juan Blas Casuccio Distributeur automatique d'objet par gravite sur des glissieres
WO2000010895A1 (fr) 1998-08-25 2000-03-02 Juan Blas Casuccio Distributeur automatique d'objet par gravite sur des glissieres
EP1178448A2 (de) 2000-06-28 2002-02-06 Staar Societe Anonyme Vorrichtung zum Aufnehmen und Abgeben von Gegenständen
BE1013576A3 (fr) 2000-06-28 2002-04-02 Staar Sa Dispositif de saisie et delivrance d'objets.
AT511598A5 (de) * 2005-10-28 2013-01-15 Tgw Mechanics Gmbh Automatisiertes warenumschlaglager
AT511598B1 (de) * 2005-10-28 2013-01-15 Tgw Mechanics Gmbh Automatisiertes warenumschlaglager
WO2007097682A1 (en) * 2006-02-23 2007-08-30 Törestorps Tråd Ab A method and an apparatus for handling parts

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