EP0945835A1 - Warm food vending machine - Google Patents

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EP0945835A1
EP0945835A1 EP96115963A EP96115963A EP0945835A1 EP 0945835 A1 EP0945835 A1 EP 0945835A1 EP 96115963 A EP96115963 A EP 96115963A EP 96115963 A EP96115963 A EP 96115963A EP 0945835 A1 EP0945835 A1 EP 0945835A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
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    • H05B6/808—Microwave heating adapted for vending machines
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    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
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    • G07F17/0064—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for processing of food articles
    • G07F17/0078—Food articles which need to be processed for dispensing in a hot or cooked condition, e.g. popcorn, nuts
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  • the subject of the invention is a vending machine ready meals.
  • the vending machine is specific for dishes cooked hot using one or more microwave ovens.
  • the automatic vending machine for hot meals according to the invention tends to solve all these problems. he allows in particular to distribute hot cooked dishes, without the public having access to microwave ovens.
  • the dispenser according to the invention has many other advantages.
  • the dispenser has columns of consumable products attached to a cabinet that is put in place in the distributor frame, cabinet and columns are adaptable to the products to be distributed and not specific to a particular product. The distribution is done by gravity to simplify mechanics.
  • the dispenser has a drilling system which can perforate, depending on use. hermetic packaging of consumable products so that they do not explode compressing the steam on heating and sanitizing the piercing needles after use.
  • the distributor can process consumables at room temperature, positive cold, negative cold.
  • the dispenser includes a programmable controller. he can be connected to a microcomputer for managing stocks and after-sales service.
  • the automatic dispenser according to the invention is of the type using means of product storage consumables, one or more microwave ovens, means of transporting dishes from stock to ovens, as well a payment system (coin) and order.
  • the dispenser is characterized in that it includes modular cabinets that attach to the top of the frame of the distributor frame, said cabinets are provided with legs acting as a support adaptable to columns adjustable in size to receive the consumables in the middle part of the frame distributor frame, one or more hoppers arranged under the columns collect the products and direct them above one or more access hatches to a microwave; said microwave oven is provided with a ejection drawer which ejects the consumable product on a conveyor which conveys the product in front of an access window for the consumer, the lower part of the frame of the distributor frame includes a PLC programmable, a control cabinet and an output connectable by modem to a microcomputer, for the inventory management and after-sales service.
  • the cabinet storage has eight columns, below which are arranged two hoppers which give access to two ovens microwave.
  • the access hatch is located at the top from the microwave oven, it is actuated by a jack.
  • the microwave oven has a bottomless drawer whose rear wall is inclined to receive the consumable product falling from the access door and for act as an ejection rake when the drawer actuated by another cylinder partially out of the oven enclosure to eject said consumable product on a conveyor.
  • the access window is equipped with an anti-theft shutter which prevents the public from being able to have access to conveyors and / or microwave ovens.
  • the hopper is closed by transverse rollers which guide the consumables to an entry hatch of at least a microwave oven.
  • the oven inlet hatch is of the box type. horizontal hinged letters, with a door hanging from hooks that open the door when the product hits the door, falling by gravity from the hopper, and the automatic closing of said door suspended by gravity.
  • the means of ejecting the consumable product from the oven is a scraper, such as a vertical wall, which delimits a corresponding space to receive the consumable product, said scraper is secured to the exit door of the oven vertical hinge.
  • the scraper drives the consumable product outside the oven, by its wall vertical, and drops it on a raceway which leads to the exit and the audit access window product.
  • the oven exit door is operated by a electromagnet and a return spring.
  • the microwave oven is provided with a means of perforation of the packaging of the consumable product.
  • the perforation means is composed of fingers articulated integral with an axis actuated by an electromagnet and a spring, the fingers are provided with their free end of at least one perforating needle.
  • Said fingers are of different size and independent of each other to adapt to different forms of packaging.
  • the hopper is formed by transverse rollers and it is provided with a tray tilting between the two microwave ovens.
  • the consumable product is ejected from one of the columns of storage and is positioned on the tilting tray.
  • the piercing system lowers the needles to puncture the consumable product and raises them to the standby position to sterilize them with resistors.
  • the tray tilting guides consumables to a hatch of one of the microwave ovens according to their availability.
  • the oven inlet flap is of the box type with horizontal hinge letters with an open door by a motor. When the consumable product falls gravity in one of the microwave ovens the door is closes with the same motor.
  • a tilting tray the interior of the oven serves as a gravity ejection system consumable products from the microwave oven, falling it pushes an evacuation door type box horizontal hinged letters kept closed by a spring.
  • the consumable product slides on a conveyor to the consumer receptacle.
  • the dispenser 1 is of the type using a means of storing consumables 14, one or more microwave ovens 21, 22, means for routing dishes or consumables from stock in the oven, as well as a payment and ordering system.
  • the dispenser 1 is in the form of a frame frame 2, with a door 3 mounted on a hinge 4.
  • This front door 3 has a window on its face access 5 which allows the public to take the products consumables chosen.
  • Selection buttons 6 allow the user to select the consumable product he wants.
  • a coin mechanism 7 allows the consumer to pay for the consumables chosen.
  • a screen of control 8 lets the user know at each stage where is the distributor and his chosen dish. It allows also to be guided in its operations.
  • the dispenser 1 has two cabinets modular 9 which are fixed in the upper part 10 of the frame chassis 2 of the distributor 1.
  • Said cabinets 9 are provided with transverse support bars 15 which allow distribution columns 11 to be fixed by means of upper legs support 12 and lower legs support 13 to hang on to the said crossbars 15 of the cabinets 9.
  • These columns 11, which are hung on the bars transverse support 15 of the various cabinets 9, are adjustable and adapted to specific consumable products 14 which feeds the distributor 1.
  • hoppers 17 and 18 are arranged under distribution columns 11 to collect the consumables 14 and direct them each above an access hatch 19, 20 to a microwave oven 21, 22.
  • Each microwave oven 21, 22 is provided with a drawer 23, 24 which ejects the consumable product 14 on a conveyor 25.
  • the conveyor 25 conveys the product consumable 14 in front of the window 5 arranged on the door front 3. This access window 5 is for the consumer.
  • the lower part 26 of the frame chassis 2 of the dispenser 1 includes a programmable controller 27. From more, in this lower part 26, although not shown in the drawings, there is a cabinet of control and an output connectable by a built-in modem or not to the distributor 1 to a microcomputer for the inventory management and after-sales service.
  • the cabinets 9 each have four columns, or eight distribution columns 11 in total. Below of these columns are arranged the two hoppers 17 and 18 which allow access to the two microwave ovens 21, 22.
  • the access hatches 19 and 20 are located in the part upper microwave ovens 21, 22. These hatches access 19 and 20 are actuated by jacks 28 and 29.
  • Microwave ovens 21 and 22 are each provided with ejection drawers 23, 24.
  • the ejection drawers 23, 24 are bottomless drawers with the rear part in inclined plane 30, to receive the consumable product 14 which falls from the access hatch 19 and 20.
  • the ejection drawer 23, 24 also acts as a ejection rake, when operated by another cylinder 31 or 32 which leaves or enters the enclosure of the microwave 21 or 22, and this, to eject the product consumable 14 on the common conveyor 25 which is arranged between the two microwave ovens 21 and 22.
  • the window access 5 is equipped with a burglar-proof flap 33 which prevents the public from having access to the conveyor 25 and / or microwave ovens.
  • FIG. 10 is a view in perspective of a column 11. It highlights in particular highlight bar 34 which is a swivel bar like shown in dashed lines. This swivel bar allows clear the front entrance of column 11 for its loading of consumable products 14. In the closed position, bar 34 keeps consumable products on top of each other in column 11.
  • a distribution device which allows to deliver one by one consumables 14.
  • the distribution device of column 11 is consists of a flap 35, actuated by a linkage 36 provided a counterweight 37.
  • a conveyor 38 In order to release the consumable product 14 to distribute, a conveyor 38, arranged in the part lower of column 11, allows to release the product consumable 14. The flap 35 is then open. The carpet of conveyor 38 is provided with an index 39 which drives with it the consumable product 14.
  • the hopper 40 is formed by transverse rollers 41. It forms a raceway which guides the consumables 42 to an inlet hatch 43 of a microwave oven 44, 48.
  • the consumable products 42 are derived, as in the previous embodiment, of columns 45 which are fixed to the frame 46 of the distributor cabinet.
  • the hopper 40 is composed of a large cone open to the level of its tip, which faces downward, and which ends with another inverted cone 47, point upwards, which distributes the consumable products 42, either towards the microwave oven right 44, or towards the microwave oven left 48.
  • the inlet hatch 43 of the microwave oven 44 or 48 is of type "mailboxes" with a hinge horizontal 49.
  • the entry hatch 43 is a door suspended from hooks 50 which ensure the opening of the front door 43 when the consumable product 42 comes strike the front door 43 by falling, by gravity, from the hopper 40, 47.
  • the front door 43 goes up on the hooks 50, while turning and lifting up by gravity.
  • the closure of this hanging door 43 is automatic.
  • the ejection means 51 of the consumable product 42 of the microwave oven 44, 48 is a scraper 51, such as a vertical wall which delimits a corresponding space for receive consumable item 42.
  • Said scraper 51 is integral with the exit door oven, door 52. This door has a vertical hinge 53. As soon as the exit door of the oven 52 is actuated, the scraper 51 drives the consumable product 42 outside of the microwave oven 44, 48. The scraper 51, by its wall vertical, scrapes the bottom 54 of the microwave oven 44 or 48 and causes, outside of the microwave oven 44, 48, the consumable product 42, when door 52 is open.
  • the exit door 52 of microwave oven 44, 48 is actuated by an electromagnet and a return spring.
  • the shape of the scraper 51 depends on the shape average consumable product packaging 42.
  • Each microwave oven 44, 48 is provided with a means of perforation 55 of the packaging of the consumable product 42.
  • the perforation means 55 is composed of fingers articulated 56 integral with an axis 57, actuated in rotation by an electromagnet and a spring (not shown in the figures).
  • the fingers 56 are provided at their end with at least minus a perforating needle 58.
  • Said fingers 56 are of different sizes and independent of each other to adapt to different forms of packaging for consumables 42.
  • the programmed automaton activates an electromagnet and a return spring which act on the means of perforation 55 which acts as a hand which comes to fall on the packaging of the consumable product 42, and by its fingers 56 and its puncturing needles 58, hole packaging.
  • the puncturing means relieved by a return spring, not shown in the figures.
  • the set of perforation means 55 forms a hand whose fingers 56 can be straight, of length different, but the hand may also have fingers which, seen from above, form a fan, say they deviate from each other in the last third of their length.
  • the distributor 3 in Figure 18 is of type using a means of product storage consumables 79, one or more microwave ovens 90, 91, means of transporting dishes or products oven stock consumables, as well as a payment and ordering.
  • the dispenser 3 is in the form of a frame frame, with a door mounted on a hinge.
  • This front door has a window on its face access which allows the public to take the products consumables chosen. Selection buttons allow the user to select the consumable product he longed for.
  • a coin mechanism allows the consumer to pay the selected consumables.
  • a control screen allows the user to know at each stage where it is distributor and his chosen dish. It also allows to be guided in its operations.
  • the distributor 3 comprises in the part upper four double columns of storage and distribution 65 or eight possible choices of products consumables 79. These columns are fixed by means of supports 77 lower and upper. These columns of 65 storage and distribution systems, which are attached to transverse grab bars 77, are adjustable and adapted to specific consumables 79 which are supplied the distributor. The number of storage columns and distribution 65 of consumables 79 may vary as required.
  • Figures 18 and 19 highlight the device distribution of product storage columns 65 consumables 79.
  • Figure 19 is a diagram of a column 65. In particular, it highlights the bar 78 which is a swivel bar. This swivel bar allows to release the front entry of column 65 for its loading in consumables 79. In the closed position, the bar 78 keeps the consumables on each other the others in column 65.
  • a device 74 is installed which prevents the last consumable product from falling 79 from column 65.
  • the distribution device of column 65 of storage ejects the consumable product 79 to be distributed, by a dish ejection motor 66, arranged in the part bottom of column 65.
  • the conveyor belt of dishes 66 is provided with an index which carries with it the consumable item 79.
  • one hopper formed of transverse rollers, is arranged under distribution columns 65 to collect the consumables 79 and direct them to the shelf tilting hopper 70 located between the two microwave ovens 90, 91.
  • the drilling system 64 lowers the needles 62 for perforating the product packaging consumable 79 and raises them to the standby position for sterilize with resistors 75.
  • the hopper tilting plate 70 switches to one of the microwave oven 90 or 91 depending on their availability.
  • The. motor 69 turns slightly, the upper door 80 of the oven closes itself.
  • the microwave oven 90 or 91 switches on function during the heating time programmed according to the consumable product 79.
  • the motor 69 microwave oven 90 or 91 turns until the tilting oven tray 61 with two axes at the front of each side of the lower door 81, be towed side by the oven tray drawbar 60 which is fixed on the crown driven by the motor 69, or tilted enough to push the lower door 81 from oven 90 or 91, which was closed by the return spring 92, this, to evacuate the consumable product 79 on the conveyor rollers 71 towards the receptacle intended for the consumer.
  • Motor 69 continues to run until that the tilting tray of oven 61 of oven 90 or 91, towed by the oven tray drawbar 60, i.e.
  • the motor 69 of the oven 90 or 91 is running enough to actuate the opening rod 82 which opens the upper door 80 of the microwave oven 90 or 91 to let the new consumable pass 79 selected.
  • Figure 22 shows the view of the fitted door a cutlery storage column 87, fitted with motors 89 which eject a cutlery box 97 in receptacle 88 with each order of consumable product 79.

Abstract

The automatic hot food dispenser has adjustable height storage columns (65) for food products. The storage is in the upper part of the dispenser. The middle part of the dispenser has chutes (68) delivering food from the base of the stack to the inlet hatch of a microwave oven (90, 91). Each microwave oven has an ejector system that places the heated food on a conveyor (71) for delivery to the consumer. A cutlery ejector delivers cutlery. The lower part of the dispenser houses a vending unit.

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L'invention a pour objet un distributeur automatique de plats cuisinés. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, le distributeur automatique est spécifique pour des plats cuisinés chauds utilisant un ou plusieurs fours à microondes.The subject of the invention is a vending machine ready meals. In a preferred embodiment, the vending machine is specific for dishes cooked hot using one or more microwave ovens.

L'état de la technique peut être défini par les brevets suivants :The state of the art can be defined by the following patents:

  • FR-A-2.597.239 : " L'invention concerne un ensemble de distribution de plats cuisinées, conservés à basse température, sous vide, stérilisés ou autres, et servis chauds d'une façon entièrement automatisée. Il est composé d'une partie électronique programmable par son clavier qui est le cerveau du distributeur, d'un compartiment de stockage réfrigéré des plats cuisinés, d'un dispositif de convoyage automatique des plats d'un groupe de fours à micro-ondes pour le réchauffage d'un groupe frigorifique d'une boite froide. L'ensemble selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à la distribution automatique de plats cuisinés chauds. Ce dispositif définit bien l'état de la technique. Il présente l'inconvénient principal de mettre à la disposition du public une batterie de fours à mico-ondes. Les fours à micro-ondes doivent répondre à des conditions de sécurité très sévères. Or, mettre à la disposition du public des fours à micro-ondes pose des problèmes. Ainsi, ces fours peuvent faire l'objet d'actes de vandalisme ou de mauvaises utilisations. FR-A-2.597.239: "The invention relates to a set of distribution of cooked dishes, stored at low temperature, under vacuum, sterilized or other, and served hot in a fully automated manner. It is composed of a part electronic programmable by its keyboard which is the brain of the distributor, a refrigerated storage compartment for cooked meals, an automatic conveying device for meals in a group of microwave ovens for reheating a refrigeration unit of a cold box. The assembly according to the invention is particularly intended for the automatic distribution of hot cooked dishes. This device clearly defines the state of the art. It has the main disadvantage of making available to the public a microwave oven battery. Microwave ovens must meet very stringent safety conditions, but making microwave ovens available to the public is problematic Thus, these ovens may be subject to acts of vandalism or improper use.
  • FR-A-2.611.465 : " La présente invention concerne un dispositif automatique permettant de servir à l'état chaud ou froid, un plat contenu dans une conserve hermétique. Ce dispositif comprend plusieurs armoires de stockage, plusieurs fours à micro-ondes, un système d'acheminement des plats du stock aux fours, ainsi qu'un système de paiement de commande. Le distributeur peut proposer plusieurs choix dans ses plats, mais il est surtout caractérisé en ce qu'il dessert des conserves hermétiquement closes au lieu de plats ouverts, d'où une nouvelle architecture de stockage." FR-A-2.611.465: "The present invention relates to an automatic device making it possible to serve in a hot or cold state, a dish contained in an airtight can. This device comprises several storage cabinets, several microwaves, a system for routing dishes from stock to ovens, as well as an order payment system The distributor can offer several choices in his dishes, but it is above all characterized in that it serves hermetically sealed canned foods instead of open dishes, hence a new storage architecture. "
  • FR-A-2.556.859 : " L'invention concerne un type de distributeur automatique de repas chauds et froids à commande électronique. Il comprend quatre éléments essentiels qui sont : un compartiment de puissance regroupant l'électronique qui dirige les fonctions et le groupe moteur du frigo ; un compartiment distribution regroupant deux fours à micro-ondes qui peuvent opérer également en sortie froide et qui font office de passe-plat ; un compartiment réfrigéré regroupant les doubles rangées d'étagères des plats stockés ; un dispositif de préhension des plats constitué d'une pelle qui évolue entre les deux rangées d'étagères des plats. L'invention sera avantageusement utilisée pour obtenir un distributeur de repas chauds et froids, permettant de contenir un nombre important de plats préparés et stockés dans un encombrement réduit, assurant la rentabilité optimale de la machine. " FR-A-2.556.859: "The invention relates to a type of automatic distributor of hot and cold meals with electronic control. It comprises four essential elements which are: a power compartment grouping together the electronics which directs the functions and the group motor of the fridge; a distribution compartment grouping together two microwave ovens which can also operate with a cold outlet and which act as a serving hatch; a refrigerated compartment grouping the double rows of shelves of the stored dishes; a device for gripping the dishes consisting of a shovel which moves between the two rows of shelves of dishes. The invention will be advantageously used to obtain a distributor of hot and cold meals, making it possible to contain a large number of dishes prepared and stored in a reduced space requirement, ensuring the optimal profitability of the machine. "
  • FR-A-2.458.851 : " L'invention se rapporte à un distributeur de produits alimentaires à température dirigée, permettant de stocker des denrées qui autrement seraient périssables. Ces denrées sont réchauffées par un four à micro-ondes au moment de leur distribution. L'invention concerne l'industrie du consommé sur place. " FR-A-2.458.851: "The invention relates to a distributor of food products at a controlled temperature, making it possible to store foodstuffs which would otherwise be perishable. These foodstuffs are heated by a microwave oven at the time of their distribution. The invention relates to the on-site consumption industry. "

Le distributeur automatique de plats cuisinés chauds selon l'invention tend à résoudre tous ces problèmes. Il permet notamment de distribuer des plats cuisinés chauds, sans que le public ait accès aux fours à micro-ondes.The automatic vending machine for hot meals according to the invention tends to solve all these problems. he allows in particular to distribute hot cooked dishes, without the public having access to microwave ovens.

Le distributeur selon l'invention présente de nombreux autres avantages. Le distributeur comporte des colonnes de produits consommables solidaires d'une armoire qui est mise en place dans le châssis du distributeur, l'armoire et les colonnes sont adaptables aux produits à distribuer et non spécifiques d'un produit en particulier. La distribution s'effectue par gravité pour simplifier la mécanique. Le distributeur comporte un système de perçage qui peut perforer, selon l'utilisation. l'emballage hermétique des produits consommables afin que ceux ci n'explosent pas par la compression de la vapeur à la chauffe et aseptiser les aiguilles de perçage après leur utilisation. Le distributeur peut traiter des produits consommables à température ambiante, à froid positif, à froid négatif. Le distributeur comporte un automate programmable. Il peut être raccordé à un micro-ordinateur pour la gestion des stocks et le service après-vente.The dispenser according to the invention has many other advantages. The dispenser has columns of consumable products attached to a cabinet that is put in place in the distributor frame, cabinet and columns are adaptable to the products to be distributed and not specific to a particular product. The distribution is done by gravity to simplify mechanics. The dispenser has a drilling system which can perforate, depending on use. hermetic packaging of consumable products so that they do not explode compressing the steam on heating and sanitizing the piercing needles after use. The distributor can process consumables at room temperature, positive cold, negative cold. The dispenser includes a programmable controller. he can be connected to a microcomputer for managing stocks and after-sales service.

Le distributeur automatique selon l'invention est du type utilisant des moyens de stockage des produits consommables, un ou plusieurs fours à micro-ondes, des moyens d'acheminement des plats du stock aux fours, ainsi qu'un système de paiement (monnayeur) et de commande. Le distributeur est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des armoires modulaires qui se fixent dans la partie supérieure du cadre du châssis du distributeur, lesdites armoires sont pourvues de pattes faisant office de support adaptable à des colonnes réglables en dimension pour recevoir les produits consommables dans la partie médiane du cadre châssis du distributeur, une ou plusieurs trémies disposées sous les colonnes recueillent les produits et les dirigent au-dessus d'une ou de plusieurs trappes d'accès à un four à micro-ondes ; ledit four à micro-ondes est pourvu d'un tiroir d'éjection qui éjecte le produit consommable sur un convoyeur qui convoie le produit devant une fenêtre d'accès à destination du consommateur, la partie inférieure du cadre du châssis du distributeur comporte un automate programmable, une armoire de commande et une sortie raccordable par modem à un micro-ordinateur, pour la gestion des stocks et le service après-vente.The automatic dispenser according to the invention is of the type using means of product storage consumables, one or more microwave ovens, means of transporting dishes from stock to ovens, as well a payment system (coin) and order. The dispenser is characterized in that it includes modular cabinets that attach to the top of the frame of the distributor frame, said cabinets are provided with legs acting as a support adaptable to columns adjustable in size to receive the consumables in the middle part of the frame distributor frame, one or more hoppers arranged under the columns collect the products and direct them above one or more access hatches to a microwave; said microwave oven is provided with a ejection drawer which ejects the consumable product on a conveyor which conveys the product in front of an access window for the consumer, the lower part of the frame of the distributor frame includes a PLC programmable, a control cabinet and an output connectable by modem to a microcomputer, for the inventory management and after-sales service.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, l'armoire de stockage comporte huit colonnes, au-dessous desquelles sont disposées deux trémies qui donnent accès à deux fours à micro-ondes.In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet storage has eight columns, below which are arranged two hoppers which give access to two ovens microwave.

La trappe d'accès est située dans la partie supérieure du four à micro-ondes, elle est actionnée par un vérin.The access hatch is located at the top from the microwave oven, it is actuated by a jack.

Le four à micro-ondes est pourvu d'un tiroir sans fond dont la paroi arrière est en plan incliné pour recevoir le produit consommable qui tombe de la trappe d'accès et pour faire office de râteau d'éjection lorsque le tiroir actionné par un autre vérin sort partiellement de l'enceinte du four pour éjecter ledit produit consommable sur un convoyeur.The microwave oven has a bottomless drawer whose rear wall is inclined to receive the consumable product falling from the access door and for act as an ejection rake when the drawer actuated by another cylinder partially out of the oven enclosure to eject said consumable product on a conveyor.

La fenêtre d'accès est équipée d'un volet antieffraction qui évite au public de pouvoir avoir accès aux convoyeurs et/ou aux fours à micro-ondes.The access window is equipped with an anti-theft shutter which prevents the public from being able to have access to conveyors and / or microwave ovens.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, la trémie est fermée par des rouleaux transversaux qui guident les produits consommables vers une trappe d'entrée d'au moins un four à micro-ondes.According to another embodiment, the hopper is closed by transverse rollers which guide the consumables to an entry hatch of at least a microwave oven.

La trappe d'entrée du four est du type boíte aux lettres à charnière horizontale, avec une porte suspendue à des crochets qui assurent l'ouverture de la porte, lorsque le produit vient heurter la porte en tombant par gravité de la trémie, et la fermeture automatique de ladite porte suspendue par gravité.The oven inlet hatch is of the box type. horizontal hinged letters, with a door hanging from hooks that open the door when the product hits the door, falling by gravity from the hopper, and the automatic closing of said door suspended by gravity.

Le moyen d'éjection du produit consommable du four est un racloir, tel qu'une paroi verticale, qui délimite un espace correspondant pour recevoir le produit consommable, ledit racloir est solidaire de la porte de sortie du four à charnière verticale.The means of ejecting the consumable product from the oven is a scraper, such as a vertical wall, which delimits a corresponding space to receive the consumable product, said scraper is secured to the exit door of the oven vertical hinge.

Dès que la porte est ouverte, le racloir entraíne le produit consommable en dehors du four, par sa paroi verticale, et le laisse tomber sur un chemin de roulement qui l'entraíne vers la sortie et la fenêtre d'accès audit produit.As soon as the door is opened, the scraper drives the consumable product outside the oven, by its wall vertical, and drops it on a raceway which leads to the exit and the audit access window product.

La porte de sortie du four est actionnée par un électro-aimant et un ressort de rappel. The oven exit door is operated by a electromagnet and a return spring.

Le four à micro-ondes est pourvu d'un moyen de perforation de l'emballage du produit consommable.The microwave oven is provided with a means of perforation of the packaging of the consumable product.

Le moyen de perforation est composé de doigts articulés solidaires d'un axe actionné par un électroaimant et un ressort, les doigts sont pourvus à leur extrémité libre d'au moins une aiguille perforatrice.The perforation means is composed of fingers articulated integral with an axis actuated by an electromagnet and a spring, the fingers are provided with their free end of at least one perforating needle.

Lesdits doigts sont de taille différente et indépendants les uns des autres pour s'adapter aux différentes formes d'emballage.Said fingers are of different size and independent of each other to adapt to different forms of packaging.

Selon un troisième mode de réalisation, la trémie est formée par des rouleaux transversaux et elle est munie d'un plateau basculant entre les deux fours à micro-ondes. Le produit consommable est éjecté d'une des colonnes de stockage et vient se positionner sur le plateau basculant. Le système de perçage descend les aiguilles pour perforer le produit consommable et les remonte en position attente pour les stériliser par des résistances. Le plateau basculant guide les produits consommables vers une trappe d'entrée d'un des fours à micro-ondes suivant leur disponibilité. La trappe d'entrée du four est du type boíte aux lettres à charnière horizontale avec une porte ouverte par un moteur. Lorsque le produit consommable tombe par gravité dans l'un des fours à micro-ondes la porte se referme par le même moteur. Un plateau basculant à l'intérieur du four sert de système d'éjection par gravité des produits consommables du four à micro-ondes, en se relevant il pousse une porte d'évacuation du type boíte aux lettres à charnière horizontale maintenue fermée par un ressort. Le produit consommable glisse sur un convoyeur vers le réceptacle destiné aux consommateurs.According to a third embodiment, the hopper is formed by transverse rollers and it is provided with a tray tilting between the two microwave ovens. The consumable product is ejected from one of the columns of storage and is positioned on the tilting tray. The piercing system lowers the needles to puncture the consumable product and raises them to the standby position to sterilize them with resistors. The tray tilting guides consumables to a hatch of one of the microwave ovens according to their availability. The oven inlet flap is of the box type with horizontal hinge letters with an open door by a motor. When the consumable product falls gravity in one of the microwave ovens the door is closes with the same motor. A tilting tray the interior of the oven serves as a gravity ejection system consumable products from the microwave oven, falling it pushes an evacuation door type box horizontal hinged letters kept closed by a spring. The consumable product slides on a conveyor to the consumer receptacle.

Les dessins ci-joints sont indicatifs et non limitatifs. Ils représentent un mode de réalisation préféré selon l'invention. Ils permettront de comprendre aisément l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du distributeur selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe du distributeur vu selon l'axe de coupe G-G représenté sur la figure 3.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe H-H représenté sur la figure 2.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective des fours à micro-ondes mettant en évidence le mouvement des trappes d'accès, des tiroirs d'éjection, du convoyeur.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un four à micro-ondes et en traits mixtes de l'action du tiroir d'éjection.
  • Les figures 6, 7 et 8 sont des vues, respectivement, de côté, de dessus et de face d'une trémie selon l'invention.
  • La figure 9 est une vue en perspective de deux trémies telles que disposées dans le distributeur.
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'une colonne chargée en produits consommables ; elle met en évidence sa barre pivotante de chargement et de maintien et son dispositif de distribution de chaque produit consommable un à un.
  • La figure 11 est une vue en coupe de la colonne selon l'axe transversal A-A représenté sur la figure 10.
  • La figure 12 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe B-B représenté sur la figure 11.
  • La figure 13 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe C-C représenté sur la figure 11.
  • La figure 14 est une vue schématique d'un autre mode de réalisation où la trémie est unique et où elle est formée par des rouleaux transversaux. Elle met en évidence l'entrée et la sortie du produit consommable dans le four.
  • La figure 15 est une vue schématique vue en perspective du four mettant en évidence la porte d'entrée, la porte de sortie avec son moyen d'éjection et le moyen de perforation.
  • La figure 16 est une vue schématique des crochetscharnières de la porte d'entrée, porte suspendue du four.
  • La figure 17 est une vue en plan du moyen de perforation des emballages des produits consommables.
  • La figure 18 est une vue schématique du mode de fonctionnement selon un troisième mode de réalisation où la trémie unique est munie d'un plateau basculant surmonté du système de perçage et les fours munis d'un plateau basculant. Elle met en évidence le plateau basculant de la trémie, le système de perçage, l'entrée du four, le plateau baculant du four et la sortie du four.
  • La figure 19 est une vue schématique d'une des colonnes de stockage. Elle met en évidence le système de charnière support des colonnes.
  • La figure 20 est une vue schématique de la trémie qui met en évidence le plateau basculant ainsi que le système de perçage et de stérilisation.
  • La figure 21 est une vue en perspective des fours à micro-ondes mettant en évidence le mouvement des trappes d'accès, du plateau basculant qui éjecte le produit consommable du four, du convoyeur et du support des fours à micro-ondes.
  • La figure 22 est une vue schématique de la porte du distributeur et met en évidence les colonnes de stockage des boítes de couverts et le réceptacle.
    • The attached drawings are indicative and not limiting. They represent a preferred embodiment according to the invention. They will allow the invention to be easily understood.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the dispenser according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the dispenser seen along the cutting axis GG shown in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view along the HH axis shown in FIG. 2.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of microwave ovens showing the movement of the access doors, ejection drawers, the conveyor.
  • Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a microwave oven and in broken lines of the action of the ejection drawer.
  • Figures 6, 7 and 8 are views, respectively, from the side, from above and from the front of a hopper according to the invention.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of two hoppers as arranged in the dispenser.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of a column loaded with consumables; it highlights its pivoting bar for loading and holding and its device for distributing each consumable product one by one.
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the column along the transverse axis AA shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view along the axis BB shown in FIG. 11.
  • FIG. 13 is a sectional view along the axis CC shown in FIG. 11.
  • Figure 14 is a schematic view of another embodiment where the hopper is unique and where it is formed by transverse rollers. It highlights the entry and exit of the consumable product in the oven.
  • Figure 15 is a schematic perspective view of the oven showing the entry door, the exit door with its ejection means and the perforation means.
  • Figure 16 is a schematic view of the hooks hinges of the entry door, door suspended from the oven.
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view of the means for perforating the packaging of consumable products.
  • Figure 18 is a schematic view of the operating mode according to a third embodiment where the single hopper is provided with a tilting tray surmounted by the drilling system and the ovens with a tilting tray. It highlights the tilting hopper tray, the drilling system, the oven inlet, the baculant tray of the oven and the oven outlet.
  • Figure 19 is a schematic view of one of the storage columns. It highlights the hinge support system for the columns.
  • Figure 20 is a schematic view of the hopper which shows the tilting tray as well as the drilling and sterilization system.
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the microwave ovens showing the movement of the access hatches, of the tilting plate which ejects the consumable product from the oven, from the conveyor and from the support of the microwave ovens.
  • Figure 22 is a schematic view of the dispenser door and highlights the storage columns of cutlery boxes and the receptacle.

    • Le distributeur 1 selon l'invention est du type utilisant un moyen de stockage des produits consommables 14, un ou plusieurs fours à micro-ondes 21, 22, des moyens d'acheminement des plats ou produits consommables du stock au four, ainsi qu'un système de paiement et de commande.The dispenser 1 according to the invention is of the type using a means of storing consumables 14, one or more microwave ovens 21, 22, means for routing dishes or consumables from stock in the oven, as well as a payment and ordering system.

    Le distributeur 1 selon l'invention, tel que représenté sur les figures, se présente sous la forme d'un châssis cadre 2, avec une porte 3 montée sur une charnière 4. Cette porte frontale 3 comporte sur sa face une fenêtre d'accès 5 qui permet au public de prendre les produits consommables choisis. Des boutons de sélection 6 permettent à l'utilisateur de sélectionner le produit consommable qu'il désire. Un monnayeur 7 permet au consommateur de payer les produits consommables choisis. Un écran de contrôle 8 permet à l'utilisateur de savoir à chaque stade où en est le distributeur et son plat choisi. Il permet également d'être guidé dans ses opérations.The dispenser 1 according to the invention, such as shown in the figures, is in the form of a frame frame 2, with a door 3 mounted on a hinge 4. This front door 3 has a window on its face access 5 which allows the public to take the products consumables chosen. Selection buttons 6 allow the user to select the consumable product he wants. A coin mechanism 7 allows the consumer to pay for the consumables chosen. A screen of control 8 lets the user know at each stage where is the distributor and his chosen dish. It allows also to be guided in its operations.

    Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le distributeur 1 comporte deux armoires modulaires 9 qui se fixent dans la partie supérieure 10 du châssis cadre 2 du distributeur 1. Lesdites armoires 9 sont pourvues de barres d'appui transversales 15 qui permettent aux colonnes de distribution 11 de se fixer au moyen de pattes supérieures support 12 et pattes inférieures support 13 de s'accrocher aux-dites barres transversales 15 des armoires 9. Ces colonnes 11, qui sont accrochées aux barres d'appui transversales 15 des différentes armoires 9, sont réglables et adaptées aux produits consommables spécifiques 14 dont est alimenté le distributeur 1.In the embodiment shown in the Figures, the dispenser 1 has two cabinets modular 9 which are fixed in the upper part 10 of the frame chassis 2 of the distributor 1. Said cabinets 9 are provided with transverse support bars 15 which allow distribution columns 11 to be fixed by means of upper legs support 12 and lower legs support 13 to hang on to the said crossbars 15 of the cabinets 9. These columns 11, which are hung on the bars transverse support 15 of the various cabinets 9, are adjustable and adapted to specific consumable products 14 which feeds the distributor 1.

    Dans la partie médiane 16 du châssis cadre 2 du distributeur 1, deux trémies 17 et 18 sont disposées sous les colonnes 11 de distribution pour recueillir les produits consommables 14 et les diriger chacune au-dessus d'une trappe d'accès 19, 20 vers un four à micro-ondes 21, 22. Chaque four à micro-ondes 21, 22 est pourvu d'un tiroir d'éjection 23, 24 qui éjecte le produit consommable 14 sur un convoyeur 25. Le convoyeur 25 convoie le produit consommable 14 devant la fenêtre 5 disposée sur la porte frontale 3. Cette fenêtre d'accès 5 est à destination du consommateur.In the middle part 16 of the frame chassis 2 of the distributor 1, two hoppers 17 and 18 are arranged under distribution columns 11 to collect the consumables 14 and direct them each above an access hatch 19, 20 to a microwave oven 21, 22. Each microwave oven 21, 22 is provided with a drawer 23, 24 which ejects the consumable product 14 on a conveyor 25. The conveyor 25 conveys the product consumable 14 in front of the window 5 arranged on the door front 3. This access window 5 is for the consumer.

    La partie inférieure 26 du châssis cadre 2 du distributeur 1 comporte un automate programmable 27. De plus, dans cette partie inférieure 26, bien que non représentée sur les dessins, on trouve une armoire de commande et une sortie raccordable par un modem incorporé ou non au distributeur 1 à un micro-ordinateur pour la gestion des stocks et le service après-vente.The lower part 26 of the frame chassis 2 of the dispenser 1 includes a programmable controller 27. From more, in this lower part 26, although not shown in the drawings, there is a cabinet of control and an output connectable by a built-in modem or not to the distributor 1 to a microcomputer for the inventory management and after-sales service.

    Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, les armoires 9 comportent chacune quatre colonnes, soit huit colonnes 11 de distribution au total. Au-dessous de ces colonnes sont disposées les deux trémies 17 et 18 qui autorisent l'accès aux deux fours à micro-ondes 21, 22. Les trappes d'accès 19 et 20 sont situées dans la partie supérieure des fours à micro-ondes 21, 22. Ces trappes d'accès 19 et 20 sont actionnées par des vérins 28 et 29. Les fours à micro-ondes 21 et 22 sont chacun pourvus de tiroirs d'éjection 23, 24. Les tiroirs d'éjection 23, 24 sont des tiroirs sans fond dont la partie arrière est en plan incliné 30, pour recevoir le produit consommable 14 qui tombe de la trappe d'accès 19 et 20.In the embodiment shown in the figures, the cabinets 9 each have four columns, or eight distribution columns 11 in total. Below of these columns are arranged the two hoppers 17 and 18 which allow access to the two microwave ovens 21, 22. The access hatches 19 and 20 are located in the part upper microwave ovens 21, 22. These hatches access 19 and 20 are actuated by jacks 28 and 29. Microwave ovens 21 and 22 are each provided with ejection drawers 23, 24. The ejection drawers 23, 24 are bottomless drawers with the rear part in inclined plane 30, to receive the consumable product 14 which falls from the access hatch 19 and 20.

    Le tiroir d'éjection 23, 24, fait également office de râteau d'éjection, lorsqu'il est actionné par un autre vérin 31 ou 32 qui sort ou entre de l'enceinte du four à micro-ondes 21 ou 22, et, ce, pour éjecter le produit consommable 14 sur le convoyeur commun 25 qui est disposé entre les deux fours à micro-ondes 21 et 22. La fenêtre d'accès 5 est équipée d'un volet anti-effraction 33 qui évite au public de pouvoir avoir accès au convoyeur 25 et/ou aux fours à micro-ondes .The ejection drawer 23, 24 also acts as a ejection rake, when operated by another cylinder 31 or 32 which leaves or enters the enclosure of the microwave 21 or 22, and this, to eject the product consumable 14 on the common conveyor 25 which is arranged between the two microwave ovens 21 and 22. The window access 5 is equipped with a burglar-proof flap 33 which prevents the public from having access to the conveyor 25 and / or microwave ovens.

    Les figures 10, 11 ou 12 et 13, mettent en évidence le dispositif de distribution des colonnes 11 de stockage des produits consommables 14. La figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'une colonne 11. Elle met notamment en évidence la barre 34 qui est une barre pivotante comme représentée en traits mixtes. Cette barre pivotante permet de dégager l'entrée frontale de la colonne 11 pour son chargement en produits consommables 14. En position fermée, la barre 34 permet de maintenir les produits consommables les uns sur les autres dans la colonne 11.Figures 10, 11 or 12 and 13 highlight the distribution device for columns 11 for storing consumable products 14. FIG. 10 is a view in perspective of a column 11. It highlights in particular highlight bar 34 which is a swivel bar like shown in dashed lines. This swivel bar allows clear the front entrance of column 11 for its loading of consumable products 14. In the closed position, bar 34 keeps consumable products on top of each other in column 11.

    Dans le bas de la colonne 11, est mis en place un dispositif de distribution qui permet de délivrer un à un les produits consommables 14.At the bottom of column 11, a distribution device which allows to deliver one by one consumables 14.

    Le dispositif de distribution de la colonne 11 se compose d'un volet 35, actionné par une tringlerie 36 munie d'un contrepoids 37.The distribution device of column 11 is consists of a flap 35, actuated by a linkage 36 provided a counterweight 37.

    De manière à dégager le produit consommable 14 à distribuer, un convoyeur 38, disposé dans la partie inférieure de la colonne 11, permet de dégager la produit consommable 14. Le volet 35 étant alors ouvert. Le tapis du convoyeur 38 est pourvu d'un index 39 qui entraíne avec lui le produit consommable 14. In order to release the consumable product 14 to distribute, a conveyor 38, arranged in the part lower of column 11, allows to release the product consumable 14. The flap 35 is then open. The carpet of conveyor 38 is provided with an index 39 which drives with it the consumable product 14.

    Du fait de sa simplicité, ce dispositif de distribution prévu dans la partie inférieure du bas de la colonne 11 de stockage de produits consommables 14 est très simple de fonctionnement.Because of its simplicity, this distribution provided in the lower part of the bottom of the column 11 for storing consumables 14 is very simple to operate.

    La trémie 40 est formée par des rouleaux transversaux 41. Elle forme un chemin de roulement qui guide les produits consommables 42 vers une trappe d'entrée 43 d'un four à micro-ondes 44, 48.The hopper 40 is formed by transverse rollers 41. It forms a raceway which guides the consumables 42 to an inlet hatch 43 of a microwave oven 44, 48.

    Les produits consommables 42 sont issus, comme dans le précédent mode de réalisation, de colonnes 45 qui sont fixées au bâti 46 de l'armoire du distributeur.The consumable products 42 are derived, as in the previous embodiment, of columns 45 which are fixed to the frame 46 of the distributor cabinet.

    La trémie 40 est composée d'un grand cône ouvert au niveau de sa pointe, qui est orientée vers le bas, et qui se termine par un autre cône 47 inversé, pointe en haut, qui distribue les produits consommables 42, soit vers le four à micro-ondes de droite 44, soit vers le four à microondes de gauche 48.The hopper 40 is composed of a large cone open to the level of its tip, which faces downward, and which ends with another inverted cone 47, point upwards, which distributes the consumable products 42, either towards the microwave oven right 44, or towards the microwave oven left 48.

    La trappe d'entrée 43 du four à micro-ondes 44 ou 48 est du type " boítes aux lettres " avec une charnière horizontale 49. La trappe d'entrée 43 est une porte suspendue à des crochets 50 qui assurent l'ouverture de la porte d'entrée 43 lorsque le produit consommable 42 vient heurter la porte d'entrée 43 en tombant, par gravité, de la trémie 40, 47. La porte d'entrée 43 remonte sur les crochets 50, tout en tournant et en se relevant par gravité. La fermeture de cette porte suspendue 43 est automatique.The inlet hatch 43 of the microwave oven 44 or 48 is of type "mailboxes" with a hinge horizontal 49. The entry hatch 43 is a door suspended from hooks 50 which ensure the opening of the front door 43 when the consumable product 42 comes strike the front door 43 by falling, by gravity, from the hopper 40, 47. The front door 43 goes up on the hooks 50, while turning and lifting up by gravity. The closure of this hanging door 43 is automatic.

    Le moyen d'éjection 51 du produit consommable 42 du four à micro-ondes 44, 48 est un racloir 51, tel qu'une paroi verticale qui délimite un espace correspondant pour recevoir le produit consommable 42.The ejection means 51 of the consumable product 42 of the microwave oven 44, 48 is a scraper 51, such as a vertical wall which delimits a corresponding space for receive consumable item 42.

    Ledit racloir 51 est solidaire de la porte de sortie du four, porte 52. Cette porte a une charnière verticale 53. Dès que la porte de sortie du four 52 est actionnée, le racloir 51 entraíne le produit consommable 42 en dehors du four à micro-ondes 44, 48. Le racloir 51, par sa paroi verticale, racle le fond 54 du four à micro-ondes 44 ou 48 et entraíne, en dehors du four à micro-ondes 44, 48, le produit consommable 42, lorsque la porte 52 est ouverte. La porte de sortie 52 du four à micro-ondes 44, 48, est actionnée par un électro-aimant et un ressort de rappel.Said scraper 51 is integral with the exit door oven, door 52. This door has a vertical hinge 53. As soon as the exit door of the oven 52 is actuated, the scraper 51 drives the consumable product 42 outside of the microwave oven 44, 48. The scraper 51, by its wall vertical, scrapes the bottom 54 of the microwave oven 44 or 48 and causes, outside of the microwave oven 44, 48, the consumable product 42, when door 52 is open. The exit door 52 of microwave oven 44, 48, is actuated by an electromagnet and a return spring.

    La forme du racloir 51 est fonction de la forme moyenne des emballages de produits consommables 42. Chaque four à micro-ondes 44, 48 est pourvu d'un moyen de perforation 55 de l'emballage du produit consommable 42.The shape of the scraper 51 depends on the shape average consumable product packaging 42. Each microwave oven 44, 48 is provided with a means of perforation 55 of the packaging of the consumable product 42.

    Le moyen de perforation 55 est composé de doigts articulés 56 solidaires d'un axe 57, actionné en rotation par un électro-aimant et un ressort (non représenté sur les figures). Les doigts 56 sont pourvus à leur extrémité d'au moins une aiguille perforatrice 58.The perforation means 55 is composed of fingers articulated 56 integral with an axis 57, actuated in rotation by an electromagnet and a spring (not shown in the figures). The fingers 56 are provided at their end with at least minus a perforating needle 58.

    Lesdits doigts 56 sont de tailles différentes et indépendants les uns des autres pour s'adapter aux différentes formes d'emballage des produits consommables 42. Dès qu'un paquet de produits consommables 42 tombe dans le four, l'automate programmé actionne un électro-aimant et un ressort de rappel que agissent sur le moyen de perforation 55 qui fait office de main qui vient s'abattre sur l'emballage du produit consommable 42, et par ses doigts 56 et ses aiguilles perforatrices 58, trouer l'emballage. Après cette action, le moyen de perforation se relève par un ressort de rappel, non représenté sur les figures. L'ensemble des moyens de perforation 55 forme une main dont les doigts 56 peuvent âtre droits, de longueur différente, mais la main peut également comporter des doigts qui, vus de dessus, forment un éventail, c'est à dire qu'ils s'écartent les uns des autres dans le dernier tiers de leur longueur.Said fingers 56 are of different sizes and independent of each other to adapt to different forms of packaging for consumables 42. As soon as a packet of consumables 42 falls into the oven, the programmed automaton activates an electromagnet and a return spring which act on the means of perforation 55 which acts as a hand which comes to fall on the packaging of the consumable product 42, and by its fingers 56 and its puncturing needles 58, hole packaging. After this action, the puncturing means relieved by a return spring, not shown in the figures. The set of perforation means 55 forms a hand whose fingers 56 can be straight, of length different, but the hand may also have fingers which, seen from above, form a fan, say they deviate from each other in the last third of their length.

    Le distributeur 3 figure 18 selon l'invention est du type utilisant un moyen de stockage des produits consommables 79, un ou plusieurs fours à micro-ondes 90, 91, des moyens d'acheminement des plats ou produits consommables du stock au four, ainsi qu'un système de paiement et de commande.The distributor 3 in Figure 18 according to the invention is of type using a means of product storage consumables 79, one or more microwave ovens 90, 91, means of transporting dishes or products oven stock consumables, as well as a payment and ordering.

    Le distributeur 3 selon l'invention, tel que représenté dans les figures, se présente sous la forme d'un châssis cadre, avec une porte montée sur une charnière. Cette porte frontale comporte sur sa face une fenêtre d'accès qui permet au public de prendre les produits consommables choisis. Des boutons de sélection permettent à l'utilisateur de sélectionner le produit consommable qu'il désire. Un monnayeur permet au consommateur de payer les produits consommables choisis. Un écran de contrôle permet à l'utilisateur de savoir à chaque stade où en est le distributeur et son plat choisi. Il permet également d'être guidé dans ses opérations.The dispenser 3 according to the invention, such as shown in the figures, is in the form of a frame frame, with a door mounted on a hinge. This front door has a window on its face access which allows the public to take the products consumables chosen. Selection buttons allow the user to select the consumable product he longed for. A coin mechanism allows the consumer to pay the selected consumables. A control screen allows the user to know at each stage where it is distributor and his chosen dish. It also allows to be guided in its operations.

    Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le distributeur 3 comporte dans la partie supérieure quatre colonnes doubles de stockage et de distribution 65 soit huit choix possibles de produits consommables 79. Ces colonnes se fixent au moyen de supports 77 inférieurs et supérieurs. Ces colonnes de stockage et de distribution 65, qui sont accrochées aux barres d'appui transversales 77, sont réglables et adaptées aux produits consommables spécifiques 79 dont est alimenté le distributeur. Le nombre de colonnes de stockage et de distribution 65 de produits consommables 79 peut varier selon les besoins.In the embodiment shown in the figures, the distributor 3 comprises in the part upper four double columns of storage and distribution 65 or eight possible choices of products consumables 79. These columns are fixed by means of supports 77 lower and upper. These columns of 65 storage and distribution systems, which are attached to transverse grab bars 77, are adjustable and adapted to specific consumables 79 which are supplied the distributor. The number of storage columns and distribution 65 of consumables 79 may vary as required.

    Les figures 18 et 19 mettent en évidence le dispositif de distribution des colonnes 65 de stockage des produits consommables 79. La figure 19 est un schéma d'une colonne 65. Elle met notamment en évidence la barre 78 qui est une barre pivotante. Cette barre pivotante permet de dégager l'entrée frontale de la colonne 65 pour son chargement en produits consommables 79. En position fermée, la barre 78 permet de maintenir les produits consommables les uns sur les autres dans la colonne 65.Figures 18 and 19 highlight the device distribution of product storage columns 65 consumables 79. Figure 19 is a diagram of a column 65. In particular, it highlights the bar 78 which is a swivel bar. This swivel bar allows to release the front entry of column 65 for its loading in consumables 79. In the closed position, the bar 78 keeps the consumables on each other the others in column 65.

    Dans la colonne 65, au-dessus des produits consommables 79, est mis en place un dispositif 74 qui permet d'éviter la chute du dernier produit consommable 79 de la colonne 65.In column 65, above the products consumables 79, a device 74 is installed which prevents the last consumable product from falling 79 from column 65.

    Le dispositif de distribution de la colonne 65 de stockage éjecte le produit consommable 79 à distribuer, par un moteur d'éjection de plats 66, disposé dans la partie inférieure de la colonne 65. Le tapis du moteur d'éjection de plats 66 est pourvu d'un index qui entraíne avec lui le produit consommable 79.The distribution device of column 65 of storage ejects the consumable product 79 to be distributed, by a dish ejection motor 66, arranged in the part bottom of column 65. The conveyor belt of dishes 66 is provided with an index which carries with it the consumable item 79.

    Du fait de sa simplicité, ce dispositif de distribution prévu dans la partie inférieure du bas de la colonne de stockage et de distribution 65 de produits consommables 79 est très simple de fonctionnement.Because of its simplicity, this distribution provided in the lower part of the bottom of the product storage and distribution column 65 consumables 79 is very simple to operate.

    Dans la partie médiane Fig. 18 du distributeur, une trémie, formée de rouleaux transversaux, est disposée sous les colonnes 65 de distribution pour recueillir les produits consommables 79 et les diriger sur le plateau basculant trémie 70 situé entre les deux fours à microondes 90, 91. Le système de perçage 64 descend les aiguilles 62 pour perforer l'emballage du produit consommable 79 et les remonte en position attente pour les stériliser par des résistances 75.In the middle part Fig. 18 from the distributor, one hopper, formed of transverse rollers, is arranged under distribution columns 65 to collect the consumables 79 and direct them to the shelf tilting hopper 70 located between the two microwave ovens 90, 91. The drilling system 64 lowers the needles 62 for perforating the product packaging consumable 79 and raises them to the standby position for sterilize with resistors 75.

    Le plateau basculant trémie 70 bascule vers l'un des four à micro-ondes 90 ou 91 selon leur disponibilité. Le. moteur 69 tourne légèrement, la porte supérieure 80 du four se referme. Le four à micro-ondes 90 ou 91 se met en fonction durant le temps de chauffe programmé selon le produit consommable 79. A la fin de ce temps, le moteur 69 du four à micro-ondes 90 ou 91 tourne jusqu'à ce que le plateau basculant de four 61 muni de deux axes à l'avant de chaque côté de la porte inférieure 81, soit tracté d'un côté par la barre de traction plateau de four 60 qui est fixée sur la couronne entraínée par le moteur 69, soit suffisamment incliné afin de pousser la porte inférieure 81 du four 90 ou 91, qui était fermée par le ressort de rappel 92, ceci, pour évacuer le produit consommable 79 sur les rouleaux convoyeurs 71 vers le réceptacle destiné au consommateur. Le moteur 69 continue de tourner jusqu'à ce que le plateau basculant de four 61 du four 90 ou 91, tracté par la barre de traction plateau de four 60, soit revenu à l'horizontale et, par la même, relâche la porte inférieure 81 du four 90 ou 91, refermée par le ressort de rappel 92. Le moteur 69 du four 90 ou 91 tourne suffisamment pour actionner la tige d'ouverture 82 qui ouvre la porte supérieure 80 du four à micro-ondes 90 ou 91 afin de laisser passer le nouveau produit consommable 79 sélectionné.The hopper tilting plate 70 switches to one of the microwave oven 90 or 91 depending on their availability. The. motor 69 turns slightly, the upper door 80 of the oven closes itself. The microwave oven 90 or 91 switches on function during the heating time programmed according to the consumable product 79. At the end of this time, the motor 69 microwave oven 90 or 91 turns until the tilting oven tray 61 with two axes at the front of each side of the lower door 81, be towed side by the oven tray drawbar 60 which is fixed on the crown driven by the motor 69, or tilted enough to push the lower door 81 from oven 90 or 91, which was closed by the return spring 92, this, to evacuate the consumable product 79 on the conveyor rollers 71 towards the receptacle intended for the consumer. Motor 69 continues to run until that the tilting tray of oven 61 of oven 90 or 91, towed by the oven tray drawbar 60, i.e. returned to the horizontal and, by the same, releases the door lower 81 of oven 90 or 91, closed by the spring of reminder 92. The motor 69 of the oven 90 or 91 is running enough to actuate the opening rod 82 which opens the upper door 80 of the microwave oven 90 or 91 to let the new consumable pass 79 selected.

    La figure 22 représente la vue de la porte équipée d'une colonne de stockage de couverts 87, munie de moteurs 89 qui permettent d'éjecter une boíte de couverts 97 dans le réceptacle 88 à chaque commande de produit consommable 79. Figure 22 shows the view of the fitted door a cutlery storage column 87, fitted with motors 89 which eject a cutlery box 97 in receptacle 88 with each order of consumable product 79.

    REFERENCESREFERENCES

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    DistributeurDistributor
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    Châssis cadreFrame frame
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    Porte frontaleFront door
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    CharnièreHinge
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    Fenêtre d'accèsAccess window
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    Boutons de sélectionSelection buttons
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    MonnayeurChange machine
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    Ecran de contrôleControl screen
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    Armoires modulairesModular cabinets
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    Partie supérieure du cadre châssisUpper part of the chassis frame
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    Colonnes de distributionDistribution columns
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    Pattes supérieures supportSupport upper legs
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    Pattes inférieures supportSupport lower legs
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    Produits consommablesConsumables
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    Barres d'appui transversalesCross bars
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    Partie médiane du cadre châssisMiddle part of the chassis frame
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    TrémieHopper
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    TrémieHopper
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    Trappe d'accèsAccess hatch
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    Trappe d'accèsAccess hatch
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    Four à micro-ondesMicrowave oven
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    Four à micro-ondesMicrowave oven
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    Tiroir d'éjectionEjection drawer
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    Tiroir d'éjectionEjection drawer
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    ConvoyeurConveyor
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    Partie inférieure du cadre châssisLower part of the chassis frame
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    Automate programmableProgrammable robot
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    Vérin actionnant la trappe d'accèsCylinder actuating the access hatch
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    Vérin actionnant la trappe d'accèsCylinder actuating the access hatch
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    Plan incliné des tiroirs d'éjectionInclined plane of the ejection drawers
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    Vérin actionnant le tiroir d'éjectionCylinder actuating the ejection drawer
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    Vérin actionnant le tiroir d'éjectionCylinder actuating the ejection drawer
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    Volet anti-effractionBurglar-resistant shutter
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    Barre pivotanteSwivel bar
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    VoletShutter
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    TringlerieLinkage
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    ContrepoidsCounterweight
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    ConvoyeurConveyor
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    Index du tapis convoyeur 38Index of conveyor belt 38
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    TrémieHopper
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    Rouleaux transversauxCross rollers
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    Produits consommablesConsumables
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    Trappe d'entréeEntrance hatch
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    Four à micro-ondesMicrowave oven
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    ColonnesColumns
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    Bâti de l'armoire Cabinet frame
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    Cône inversé, pointe en hautInverted cone, tip up
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    Four à micro-ondesMicrowave oven
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    Charnière horizontale de la trappe d'entrée du fourHorizontal hinge of the oven inlet flap
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    CrochetsHooks
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    RacloirScraper
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    Porte de sortie du fourOven exit door
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    Charnière verticale de la porte de sortie du fourVertical hinge of the oven exit door
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    Fond du fourOven bottom
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    Moyen de perforation de l'emballagePackaging perforation means
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    Doigts articulésArticulated fingers
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    Axe de rotation du moyen de perforationRotation axis of the perforating means
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    Aiguilles perforatricesPerforating needles
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    Rouleaux convoyeursConveyor rollers
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    Barre de traction plateau de fourOven tray pull-up bar
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    Plateau basculant de fourOven tilting tray
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    Aiguilles de perçagePiercing needles
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    VentilateurFan
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    Système de perçageDrilling system
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    Colonne de stockage de produits consommablesConsumables storage column
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    Moteur d'éjection de platsPlate ejection motor
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    Entretoise de support de platsDish support spacer
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    Trémie formée de rouleaux transversauxHopper formed by transverse rollers
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    Moteur multifonctions des fours à micro-ondesMultifunction motor of microwave ovens
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    Plateau basculant trémieHopper tilting tray
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    Rouleaux convoyeurs vers le réceptacleConveyor rollers to the receptacle
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    Support fourOven support
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    Tableau électriqueSwitchboard
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    Cale évitant que le dernier plat basculeWedge preventing the last dish from tipping over
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    Résistance stérilisation des aiguillesNeedle sterilization resistance
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    Fermeture des colonnes montées sur charnièresClosing of columns mounted on hinges
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    Charnière support colonnesColumn support hinge
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    Tige de maintien de platsFood holding rod
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    Produits consommablesConsumables
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    Porte supérieure four à micro-ondesUpper door microwave oven
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    Porte inférieure four à micro-ondesMicrowave oven bottom door
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    Tige ouverture porte supérieureUpper door opening rod
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    Plaque électronique de baseBasic electronic plate
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    AfficheurDisplay
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    Plaque interfaceInterface plate
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    MonnayeurChange machine
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    Colonne de stockage des couvertsCutlery storage column
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    RéceptacleReceptacle
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    Ejecteur de couvertsCutlery ejector
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    Four à micro-ondes gaucheLeft microwave oven
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    Four à micro-ondes droitStraight microwave oven
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    Ressort de rappel fermeture porte inférieure fourReturn spring closing the lower oven door
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    Equerre de support de trémie Hopper support bracket
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    Rouleaux convoyeurs vers le fourConveyor rolls to the oven
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    Moteur système de perçageDrilling system motor
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    Ressort de rappel fermeture porte supérieure fourReturn spring closing the upper oven door
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    Boíte de couvertsCutlery box

    Claims (6)

    Distributeur automatique (1) du type comprenant un bâti (2) incluant des colonnes de stockage pour stocker des produits consommables (79), au moins un four à micro-ondes (90, 91), des moyens d'acheminement des produits consommables depuis lesdites colonnes de stockage jusqu'audit four à microondes, un système de paiement et des moyens gérant les différents automatismes correspondants,
    caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un système de perçage (64) qui est destiné à perforer selon l'utilisation un emballage hermétique d'un produit consommable à chauffer.    Automatic dispenser (1) of the type comprising a frame (2) including storage columns for storing consumable products (79), at least one microwave oven (90, 91), means for conveying consumable products from said storage columns up to said microwave oven, a payment system and means managing the various corresponding automations,
    characterized in that it further comprises a piercing system (64) which is intended to perforate, according to the use, an airtight package of a consumable product to be heated.         Distributeur automatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un système de perçage (64) qui fait descendre des aiguilles (62) pour perforer l'emballage du produit consommable.Automatic dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a drilling system (64) which brings down needles (62) to perforate the packaging of the consumable product. Distributeur automatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un four à micro-ondes comprend un moyen de perforation (55) d'un emballage du produit consommable (42).Automatic dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one microwave oven includes means for perforating (55) a product package consumable (42). Distributeur automatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de perforation (55) est composé de doigts articulés (56) solidaires d'un axe (57) actionné par un électro-aimant et un ressort, les doigts (56) étant pourvus à leur extrémité libre d'au moins une aiguille perforatrice (58).Automatic dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the perforation means (55) is composed articulated fingers (56) integral with an axis (57) actuated by a electromagnet and a spring, the fingers (56) being provided with their free end of at least one perforating needle (58). Distributeur automatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédantes, caractérisé en ce que lesdites aiguilles sont stériliséesVending machine according to any one of previous claims, characterized in that said needles are sterilized Distributeur automatique selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdites aiguilles sont stérilisées par des résistances électriques (75).Vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that said needles are sterilized by electrical resistors (75).
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