EP1028400B1 - Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten - Google Patents

Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1028400B1
EP1028400B1 EP20000500019 EP00500019A EP1028400B1 EP 1028400 B1 EP1028400 B1 EP 1028400B1 EP 20000500019 EP20000500019 EP 20000500019 EP 00500019 A EP00500019 A EP 00500019A EP 1028400 B1 EP1028400 B1 EP 1028400B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
retainer
container
containers
diameter
lower edge
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP20000500019
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1028400A3 (de
EP1028400A2 (de
Inventor
Jose Maria Lopez Ruiz
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Azkoyen Industrial SA
Original Assignee
Azkoyen Industrial SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from ES9900290A external-priority patent/ES2160032B1/es
Application filed by Azkoyen Industrial SA filed Critical Azkoyen Industrial SA
Publication of EP1028400A2 publication Critical patent/EP1028400A2/de
Publication of EP1028400A3 publication Critical patent/EP1028400A3/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1028400B1 publication Critical patent/EP1028400B1/de
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • G07F11/04—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
    • G07F11/16—Delivery means
    • G07F11/24—Rotary or oscillatory members
    • 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
    • G07F11/04—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
    • G07F11/08—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 arranged in two columns in staggered relationship

Definitions

  • the present invention relates an extraction mechanism for automatic vending machines, and more specifically for machines selling products packaged in cylindrical, spherical or prismatic containers.
  • the mechanism of the invention is particularly designed for drink container vending machines, such as cans or bottles.
  • extraction mechanisms consist of a retainer placed under the container columns so that it serves as a support for the container of the columns which is at the lowermost position, acting as a retainer preventing its outlet and thereby that of the remaining containers stacked above it.
  • Said retainer can revolve about an axis parallel to the containers and is configured so that by rotating about a certain angle it allows the lowermost container to exit, bearing the weight of the container immediately above in the quincunxes arrangement, which will be allowed out by a further rotation by the same angle.
  • the retainer consists of a structure which swivels between two extreme positions, in each of which it supports consecutive containers arriving from different columns and furthermore bears in a lower position a container from either column, which is ready to be supplied in the next swivel motion of the structure.
  • This container which is ready to be supplied is retained between the swivelling structure and one of the walls which limit the container columns, for which it is necessary that the walls which limit the container columns extend beneath the position of the swivelling structure.
  • the structure includes moving parts which complicate its construction and add to its cost, as well as being possible sources of malfunctions and inadequate functioning.
  • US Patent 4509658 discloses a further extraction mechanism in the form of a revolving scoop placed under the container columns. When it has its concave side facing upwards it receives the container in the lowermost position. As the scoop turns and is placed upside down, the container falls freely under the action of gravity. This system requires that when the containers reach the lowermost position they be placed on the scoop. In order to achieve this the containers must almost form a single column, with small lateral deviations but not adopting a quincunxes arrangement, resulting for a given height in a reduced number of containers per extraction mechanism.
  • the US 3026002 patent application discloses a vending machine and particularly con merchandisers of the type having spaced guiding partitions for receiving two vertical columns of articles there between in staggered relationships and selectively controllable mechanism underlying the stack and having swingable gate means engaging the lowermost article to thereby cause articles to be successively released from article columns as said gate means is swung and upon insertion of proper coins.
  • the object of the present invention is to eliminate the problems described above by means of an extraction mechanism of a simple construction, reduced cost and reliable functioning, and which further allows a wide arrangement in quincunxes of the containers in order to obtain maximum capacity.
  • the extraction mechanism of the invention is applicable to containers of different diameters, for which it is enough, when required, to adjust the separation of the walls which house the container columns.
  • the mechanism of the invention can also be applied to extraction of containers from different containers stacks placed after each other with the containers arranged in quincunxes in each stack, occupying two columns.
  • the extraction mechanism of the invention is particularly designed for vending of products contained in cylindrical containers or packages, which are stacked horizontally in quincunxes forming two vertical columns which are contained by two vertical parallel walls separated by a distance greater than the diameter of the containers and smaller than twice this diameter.
  • the mechanism of the invention is of the type which consists of a revolving retainer on which rests the lowermost container of the two columns, which retainer revolves around a shaft parallel to the containers and which is preferably contained within the plane of intersection of the two container columns.
  • the mechanism of the invention is characterised in that the aforementioned retainer consists of a part with an approximately semicircular shape which revolves about a shaft which passes through the centre of said semicircle. Said part is placed at such a distance from the lowermost edge of the walls which contain the two container columns so that the curved edge of the semicircular outline of said retainer defines together with the lower edge of the opposite wall an outlet narrower than the container diameter, while when the retainer revolves the straight segment of its perimeter defines, together with the lower edge of the wall opposite said straight segment, a maximum size outlet slightly larger than the container diameter.
  • the retainer may be an approximately semicircular outline plate or a semicylindrical body.
  • the rotation of the retainer may take place in a single direction or alternatively in either direction.
  • the configuration of the shaft which is parallel to containers and contained in the plane of intersection of the two columns of containers, impties that it is possible to take advantage of the depth of the module where the extraction mechanism is included. Therefore it is possible not only to include one kind of products in one module but include two kinds of products, in the same reduced space.
  • Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a front elevation of the extraction mechanism according to the invention, with the retainer blocking the container outlet.
  • Figures 2 to 4 are similar views to figure 1 , showing successive situations of extraction and retention, due to the rotation of the retainer in a single direction.
  • Figures 5 to 8 are similar views to figure 1 showing successive situations of extraction and retention when the retainer rotates alternately in both directions.
  • FIG 9 is a perspective view of the extraction mechanism shown in figures 1 to 8 with the retainer blocking the container outlet.
  • Figures 10 and 11 are similar perspective views to figure 5 , showing possible variations of execution.
  • the extraction mechanism of figure 1 includes two parallel walls labelled (1) and (2), between which are placed cylindrical containers (3) in a horizontal position.
  • the separation between walls (1) and (2) is greater than the diameter of containers (3) but smaller than twice said diameter, so that the containers are stacked in a quincunxes distribution.
  • Beneath walls (1) and (2) is placed the extraction mechanism which consists of a retainer (4) with an approximately semicircular outline and which may revolve about a shaft (5) which coincides with the centre of outline (4).
  • retainer (4) is placed beneath the lowermost edge of walls (1) and (2) with the rotation axis (5) exactly coinciding with the plane of intersection of containers (3) of the two columns.
  • the outline and position of retainer (4) are such that the distance from the curved segment (6) of the outline to the lower edge (7) of the opposite wall is less than the diameter of containers (3), while the distance between the straight segment (8) and the lower edge (9) opposite it is greater than said diameter.
  • container (3') rests on the curved segment (6) of retainer (4), thus blocking its exit.
  • Container (3') in turn retains the following container (3") so that no containers can exit.
  • retainer (4) continues to revolve in the direction of the arrow, it reaches the position shown in figure 3 , where the distance between the straight segment (8) of retainer (4) and lower edge (9) of the wall (2) is greater than the diameter of container (3"), thus allowing it to exit freely. In this position the following container (3"') rests on the curved segment (6) of retainer (4) with the overall situation as shown in figure 1 , the cycle continuing with each operation of retainer (4).
  • retainer (4) has turned 180°, so that with each 180° rotation of retainer (4) a container is let out from a different column.
  • retainer (4) revolves in the direction of arrow A until it reaches the position shown in figure 6 , where it allows container 3' to be let out, to then revolve in the opposite direction until returning to its resting position as in figure 7 .
  • retainer (4) revolves in the direction of arrow B ( figure 7 ) until it allows container (3") to be let out, as shown in figure 8 , after which it shall revolve in the opposite direction to return to its resting position.
  • the resting position could also be either extreme position of the retainer element shown in figures 6 to 8 .
  • Retainer (4) may consist of one or more approximately semicircular plates mounted on a single revolving shaft congruent with the centre of said plates.
  • Retainer (4) may also consist of a semicylindrical body as shown in figure 9 , mounted on a shaft (10) congruent with the shaft of retainer (4) which will determine its axis of revolution (5).
  • two or more retainers may be mounted on shaft (10), each of which placed beneath a stack (11) of containers (3) arranged in quincunxes.
  • the various retainers will be angularly out of phase with each other so that the consecutive rotation of shaft (10) by the corresponding angle causes the outlet of containers (3) belonging to different stacks (11).
  • two or more stacks of containers (3) may be placed between walls (1) and (2).
  • the shaft (10) on which retainer or retainers (4) are mounted will be driven by a microengine, commanded by the control devices which may be activated by introducing coins as is traditional for this type of machines.

Claims (3)

  1. Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten, die Produkte verkaufen, die in zylindrischen oder prismatischen Behältern (3) verpackt oder enthalten sind, welche in einer horizontalen Position gestapelt und in Fünfpunktanordnungen angeordnet sind und zwei vertikale Säulen bilden, die innerhalb von zwei parallelen Wänden (1, 2) gehalten werden, die um einen Abstand voneinander getrennt sind, der größer als der Durchmesser von Behältern (3), aber kleiner als das Doppelte dieses Durchmessers ist, wobei diese Maschinen einen Ausgabemechanismus enthalten, der des Weiteren einen Halter (4) enthält, der mindestens aus einer einzelnen Platte mit einer ungefähr halbkreisförmigen Kontur besteht, wobei auf diesem Element der unterste Behälter jeder Säule ruht, wobei das Element so montiert ist, dass es sich um eine Welle (5) drehen kann, und in einem solchen Abstand von der Unterkante (7, 9) der Wände (1, 2), innerhalb derer die zwei Säulen von Behältern (3) gehalten werden, angeordnet ist, dass das gekrümmte Segment (6) der halbkreisförmigen Kontur des Halters (4) zusammen mit der Unterkante (7, 9) der Wand gegenüber einen Spalt bildet, der schmaler als der Durchmesser von Behältern (3) ist, während das gerade Segment (8) zusammen mit der Unterkante (7, 9) der Wand gegenüber einen Auslassspalt bildet, der geringfügig größer als der Durchmesser der Behälter (3) ist, und wobei die Achse (5) des Halters (4) parallel zu den Behältern (3) verläuft und die Achse (5) exakt mit der Schnittebene von Behältern (3) der zwei Säulen, die in der Tiefe angeordnet sind, übereinstimmt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ausgabemechanismus in einer solchen Weise angeordnet ist, dass ein erster Behälter (3') auf dem gekrümmten Segment (6) des Halters (4) ruht und dadurch dessen Ausgabe verhindert; wobei der erste Behälter (3') seinerseits einen darauffolgenden zweiten Behälter (3") hält, so dass kein Behälter die Maschine verlassen kann; wobei, wenn sich der Halter (4) in einer einzelnen Richtung dreht, das gerade Segment (8) des Halters (4) gegenüber der Unterkante (7) der Wand verbleibt; und wobei der Abstand zwischen dem geraden Segment (8) und der Unterkante (7) größer als der Durchmesser der Behälter ist, so dass der erste Behälter (3') unter seinem eigenen Gewicht herabfallen kann; und wobei gleichzeitig der zweite Behälter (3") auf dem gekrümmten Segment (6) des Halters (4) ruht, so dass er auf diese Weise blockiert ist; wobei, wenn der Halter (4) sich weiter in der einzelnen Richtung dreht, er eine Position erreicht, in der der Abstand zwischen dem geraden Segment (8) des Halters (4) und der Unterkante (9) der Wand (2) größer als der Durchmesser des zweiten Behälters (3") ist, wodurch dieser die Maschine ungehindert verlassen kann; und wobei in dieser Position ein nachfolgender dritter Behälter (3"') auf dem gekrümmten Segment (6) des Halters (4) ruht; und des Weiteren dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Mechanismus in einer solchen Weise angeordnet ist, dass bei jeder 180°-Drehung des Halters (4) ein Behälter von einer anderen Säule ausgegeben wird.
  2. Mechanismus nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halter (4) aus mindestens einer oder mehreren Platten mit einer ungefähr halbkreisförmigen Kontur besteht, die auf einer einzelnen Drehwelle, die mit den Mitten der Platten kongruent ist, montiert sind.
  3. Mechanismus nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halter (4) aus einem oder mehreren aufeinander ausgerichteten Körpern mit einer ungefähr halbzylindrischen Form besteht, die auf einer einzelnen Drehwelle, die mit der Achse der Körper kongruent ist, montiert sind.
EP20000500019 1999-02-12 2000-02-11 Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten Expired - Lifetime EP1028400B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ES9900290A ES2160032B1 (es) 1999-02-12 1999-02-12 Mecanismo extractor para maquinas de venta automatica.
ES9900290 1999-02-12
ES200000259 2000-02-07
ES200000259A ES2166305B1 (es) 1999-02-12 2000-02-07 Mecanismo extractor para maquinas de venta automatica.

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1028400A2 EP1028400A2 (de) 2000-08-16
EP1028400A3 EP1028400A3 (de) 2001-03-14
EP1028400B1 true EP1028400B1 (de) 2008-07-23

Family

ID=26155208

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20000500019 Expired - Lifetime EP1028400B1 (de) 1999-02-12 2000-02-11 Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1028400B1 (de)
DE (1) DE60039548D1 (de)
ES (1) ES2308968T3 (de)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8261940B2 (en) * 2007-04-06 2012-09-11 The Coca-Cola Company Vending dispenser assemblies for beverage dispensers
ES2312281B1 (es) * 2007-07-12 2009-12-17 Jofermar, S.A. Sistema extractor de botes y botellas para maquinas expendedoras.

Family Cites Families (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3026002A (en) * 1958-09-08 1962-03-20 Vendo Co Vending machine for cylindrical objects having jam preventing means
GB993957A (en) * 1963-04-23 1965-06-02 Tornado Gmbh Improvements relating to automatic coin freed vending machines
DE1939361A1 (de) * 1968-08-09 1970-02-12 Imd Automatische Ausgabeeinrichtung fuer im wesentlichen zylinderfoermige Gegenstaende,insbesondere in Flaschen abgefuellte Getraenke
US4019650A (en) * 1975-10-29 1977-04-26 Dixie-Narco, Inc. Tandem column vender apparatus
US4036400A (en) 1976-08-05 1977-07-19 Dixie-Narco, Inc. Tandem column vender anti theft device
US4509658A (en) 1984-01-11 1985-04-09 Dixie-Narco, Inc. Anti-theft device for tandem column vendor
GB9211790D0 (en) * 1992-06-04 1992-07-15 Napier Consultancy Services Li Mechanism for controlled delivery of vertically stacked cylindrical,or spherical objects from,for example,a vending machine

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1028400A3 (de) 2001-03-14
ES2308968T3 (es) 2008-12-16
EP1028400A2 (de) 2000-08-16
DE60039548D1 (de) 2008-09-04

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1571951B1 (de) Vorrichtung zum zuführen von kartuschen für getränkeverkaufsautomaten
US7980419B2 (en) Device for dispensing caps useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
US4768680A (en) Dispensing unit for vending machines
EP1797800A2 (de) Kapselausgabevorrichtung für Verkaufsautomaten, insbesondere für Getränkeautomaten
CN103211498A (zh) 包囊供给设备
CA2219281C (en) Vending machine for dispensing beverage containers
US6637619B2 (en) Machine for reliably vending products one at a time
US4940161A (en) Ramp apparatus
JPH09512653A (ja) 自動販売機の製品解放装置
US6378724B1 (en) Machine and method for vending products one at a time from lower ends of circular row of columns
US6520374B1 (en) Curvy slide delivery chute in a machine for vending products
US3146907A (en) Dispensing device
EP1028400B1 (de) Ausgabemechanismus für Verkaufsautomaten
CA2433369A1 (en) Container dispenser
ES2251025T3 (es) Aparato expendedor de monedas.
US8056760B2 (en) Cap dispensing devices useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
US20020090906A1 (en) Coin hopper with coin anti-jamming components
GB2402386A (en) Nested cup dispensing mechanism
US3300086A (en) Vending machine with coordinated package holders
EP3813604B1 (de) Vorrichtung zum verteilen von kapseln mit oder ohne orientierung und mit loser verladung
US7684893B2 (en) Product support and dispensing system for a vending machine
EP2180452B1 (de) Dosen- und flaschenextraktionssystem für ausgabemaschinen
EP3813603B1 (de) Vorrichtung zum verteilen von kapseln mit schüttladung
JP3343422B2 (ja) 錠剤等の薬剤選択供給装置用の薬剤収容容器及びその薬剤収容容器からの薬剤取り出し方法
EP3300041B1 (de) Spender von münzen und/oder wertmarken

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): DE ES GB IT PT

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Free format text: 7G 07F 11/24 A, 7G 07F 11/08 B

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20010911

AKX Designation fees paid

Free format text: DE ES GB IT PT

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20061109

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20061109

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: LOPEZ RUIZ, JOSE MARIA

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): DE ES GB IT PT

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20080904

Kind code of ref document: P

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2308968

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081223

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20090424

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20090212

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090212

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: PATENTANWAELTE VALENTIN, GIHSKE, GROSSE, KLUEP, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: AZKOYEN, S.A., PERALTA, ES

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: AZKOYEN INDUSTRIAL S.A., PERALTA, NAVARRA, ES

Effective date: 20120420

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: GIHSKE GROSSE KLUEPPEL KROSS BUEROGEMEINSCHAFT, DE

Effective date: 20120420

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: AZKOYEN, S.A., ES

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: AZKOYEN INDUSTRIAL S.A., PERALTA, ES

Effective date: 20120420

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20170207

Year of fee payment: 18

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20170208

Year of fee payment: 18

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 60039548

Country of ref document: DE

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20180211

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180901

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180211

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20190225

Year of fee payment: 20