EP0984405A1 - Dispositif pour la distribution de pièces détachées - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la distribution de pièces détachées Download PDF

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EP0984405A1
EP0984405A1 EP99200743A EP99200743A EP0984405A1 EP 0984405 A1 EP0984405 A1 EP 0984405A1 EP 99200743 A EP99200743 A EP 99200743A EP 99200743 A EP99200743 A EP 99200743A EP 0984405 A1 EP0984405 A1 EP 0984405A1
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Lieven Van Der Stuyft
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • 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
    • G07F11/38—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal
    • G07F11/42—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means

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  • Vending machines of the kind similar to the entitled apparatus are already in existence for many years, but not for dispensing bicycle and motorcycle parts.
  • the idea underlying the present invention has originated from the concern to offer the related customer an adequate service.
  • the touring cyclists could not get any material help on sundays and official holidays, which eventually triggered the idea to set up vending machines along cycle touring routes, at shops, inns and even supermarkets, i.e. places of busy attendance.
  • the present invention is related to an apparatus for dispensing objects of relatively small dimension, which comprises a room space wherein the objects are arranged in a well-visible display way for the customer, means enabling the customer to select an object, means for cashing-in the payment of a selected object, and means for dispensing the selected object from said room space to the customer, characterized in that said apparatus is adapted for dispensing bicycle and/or motorcycle parts and/or accessory parts.
  • the invention provides an apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in dat it comprises a vending machine of the kind having a plurality of superposed compartments provided each with a rotatable coil, which enables to carry the displayed objects from the compartments towards a receiving and dispensing room, whereby said dispensing is controlled by means of the apparatus for selecting and means of the apparatus for cashing-in payment.
  • the invention further is related to a method of dispensing bicycle and/or motorcycle parts and/or accessory parts, characterized in that said bicycle and/or motorcycle parts and/or accessories are disposed in vending machine which is to be actuated by customers, said parts and/or accessories being indicated in the vending machine on a selection-reference and price listing, wherein the vending machine controlls and implements the following actions of the customer:
  • the vending machine for bicycle parts comprises a metal casing including a plurality of superposed shelves or racks subdivided in different compartments in which a spiral coil is rotatably disposed.
  • the coils are generally made of stainless steel. The size of the coil depends on the width and depth of the desired article (part) which is moving within the coil spiral.
  • the parts are conveniently packaged in transparent plastic (blitster) or mounted on a strip (card board) with lashes and the like.
  • the parts may comprise i.a. CO2- air cartridges, tire removers, rubber solution boxes, glue tubes, toe clips, "inbus” spanners, reflector tires, saddle covers, tire pumps, anti-puncture spray cans, antitheft locks, air chambers, rack binders, cables and accessories, tools, different oils, drink cans and bottle holders, a variety of brake shoes, spark plugs, a variety of other bicycle and motorcycle parts.
  • the dispensing system is actuatable by introducing wins of 1, 5, 20 or 50Bfr or similar coin values in other currency. Thereafter a selection is to be made of the desired article, for instance code A2 for a tire air chamber. After pushing the required buttons the vending machine is put in operation. With the correct push button combination and price the dispensed article falls into a bin provided at a bottom part of the metal housing of the machine.
  • the article By means of a flap on the outside of the dispenser the article can be removed manually from within the bin.
  • the vending machines returns the change in case the product price is lower than the introduced amount of money) e.g. by means of a coin or note changer.
  • the article code and price may be indicated below the article display shelve with a lable which is fastened to the shelves with a metal sheet.
  • the vending machine of the invention may further comprise a validator for electronic payment, which accepts e.g. a Proton card (Belgium), a ChipKnip card (Netherlands), or also a Eurocard with PIN and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard etc.).
  • a validator for electronic payment which accepts e.g. a Proton card (Belgium), a ChipKnip card (Netherlands), or also a Eurocard with PIN and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard etc.).
  • the spiral coils for receiving and moving the bicycle small parts have a diameter, pitch, thread and coiling shape adapted to the dimensions and volumetric form of the (packaged) accessory parts.
  • the dispensing chutes or compartments wherein the rotatable coils are mounted may have different cross-sections in the superposed shelve layers and may also differ in section in a given shelve storey.
  • the compartments preferably comprise parallel bottom rails or guiding profiles on which the lower side of the packaged part is slidably guided.
  • the article contacting surface of the guiding profiles with a preferably convex rounding, whereby moreover the profiles advantageously comprise a slantwise, asymmetric rounding-off of their side edges at the delivery end of their length so that the selected parts turn over easily and are troublefree dispensed.
  • Large parts are guided on preferably two guiding rails of cylindrical shape to improve their forward gliding. They are retained and moved by two coils rotating synchronically but in opposite sense, with the coils being driven by one electromotor.
  • the guiding rails also improve the stable operation of the spiral coils and prevent that coil windings tend to deform or obstruct/touch oneanother while rotating.

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  • Vending Machines For Individual Products (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
  • Coin-Freed Apparatuses For Hiring Articles (AREA)
EP99200743A 1998-03-16 1999-03-15 Dispositif pour la distribution de pièces détachées Withdrawn EP0984405A1 (fr)

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BE9800203A BE1011653A3 (nl) 1998-03-16 1998-03-16 Inrichting voor het verdelen van voorwerpen.
BE9800203 1998-03-16

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2852431A1 (fr) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-17 Rodolphe Yannick Tranchandon Distributeur automatique libre service de produits de nettoyage et d'entretien automobile

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US3163275A (en) * 1961-12-26 1964-12-29 Vendo Co Coin actuated merchandising apparatus
US3731841A (en) * 1968-12-30 1973-05-08 S Schlaf Vending machine with screw conveyor type cellular magazine
US3734345A (en) * 1971-06-02 1973-05-22 L Garner Product vending apparatus
US3791554A (en) * 1971-01-22 1974-02-12 Kokusai Keiso Co Vending machine with hanger carriers
US3933231A (en) * 1973-10-05 1976-01-20 Herbert Paul Vinet Automatic workshop installation
EP0258954A2 (fr) * 1986-08-25 1988-03-09 Fawn Engineering Corporation Assemblage d'étagère de machine de vente
WO1988004085A1 (fr) * 1986-11-19 1988-06-02 Higgins Larry G Procede et systeme pour gerer des outillages et des fournitures d'usage courant
US5738243A (en) * 1996-10-31 1998-04-14 Broadstreet; Glenn G. Small parts vending machine for airplanes

Patent Citations (8)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3163275A (en) * 1961-12-26 1964-12-29 Vendo Co Coin actuated merchandising apparatus
US3731841A (en) * 1968-12-30 1973-05-08 S Schlaf Vending machine with screw conveyor type cellular magazine
US3791554A (en) * 1971-01-22 1974-02-12 Kokusai Keiso Co Vending machine with hanger carriers
US3734345A (en) * 1971-06-02 1973-05-22 L Garner Product vending apparatus
US3933231A (en) * 1973-10-05 1976-01-20 Herbert Paul Vinet Automatic workshop installation
EP0258954A2 (fr) * 1986-08-25 1988-03-09 Fawn Engineering Corporation Assemblage d'étagère de machine de vente
WO1988004085A1 (fr) * 1986-11-19 1988-06-02 Higgins Larry G Procede et systeme pour gerer des outillages et des fournitures d'usage courant
US5738243A (en) * 1996-10-31 1998-04-14 Broadstreet; Glenn G. Small parts vending machine for airplanes

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2852431A1 (fr) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-17 Rodolphe Yannick Tranchandon Distributeur automatique libre service de produits de nettoyage et d'entretien automobile

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