EP1118967B1 - Vending machine for products - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a vending machine for goods, especially for cigarette boxes, confectionery, snacks, Drinks, condom boxes or other stackable goods, with an external control device for goods selection and payment, an inside goods magazine with several side by side arranged stacking shafts, a central one Output opening for goods removal and one of the stacking chutes feed device connecting to the dispensing opening, consisting of a the respective goods from the corresponding stack chute moving goods selection device and one that feeds this product to the delivery opening Tooleit issued.
- vending machines are known in practice, which are used especially as cigarette vending machines become.
- different brands of cigarettes stocks and types in the different stacking shafts where the selected brand or variety by ejecting the bottom cigarette packet of the corresponding one Stacking chute and subsequent feeding forwarded to the delivery opening via the goods control device becomes.
- the object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages to avoid and specify a vending machine that is arbitrary can be equipped and safely the one chosen by the user Issues goods.
- a vending machine for Goods in particular for cigarette boxes, confectionery, Snacks, drinks, condom boxes or other stackable Goods, with an external control device for goods selection and payment, an inside goods magazine with several stacking shafts arranged side by side, a central one Output opening for the removal of goods and a die Stacking chutes with the feed device connecting the discharge opening, consisting of a the respective goods from the corresponding stack chute moving goods selection device and one of these goods the delivery opening feeding goods guidance device, one along each of the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine movable detection device for the detection of the external control device selected goods and the corresponding Control of each along the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine effective Goods selection device for moving the goods from the corresponding Stacking shaft is provided.
- the detection device can preferably at least a laser scanner for detection of the detection device facing sides, especially end faces of the various barcodes attached to the goods include so that an easy and clear reading the type of goods based on the ones usually available anyway Barcode labeling is possible.
- the detection device can also have at least one image recognition device, especially a CCD camera for detection from to those facing the detection device Pages, especially end faces of the various goods attached labels so that even without specially designed for electronic goods recognition Labeling of the goods based on the "normal" specific Product design a finding of the user selected Goods can be made.
- image recognition device especially a CCD camera for detection from to those facing the detection device Pages, especially end faces of the various goods attached labels so that even without specially designed for electronic goods recognition Labeling of the goods based on the "normal" specific Product design a finding of the user selected Goods can be made.
- the CCD camera recorded data with stored in a memory Comparing data of the usual product presentation and if they match, the goods are recognized as correct.
- the lighting conditions in the vending machine are not sufficient are in particular in the detection device to provide integrated lighting device.
- the orientation of the laser scanner or the image recognition device also by angular orientation can be varied so that an identification of the Goods can be made safely.
- the detection device can be a detection device to recognize attached to the goods in particular on those facing the detection device Sides of the goods include transponder identifiers attached, so that even with externally identical goods or Goods that are not or only because of their surface are poorly suited for optical markings, one Detection of the goods selected by the user is possible.
- the goods selection device on the not the one with a free chute in particular Goods control device facing the side in the Goods located in stacking shafts can be arranged and one each along the different stacking shafts of the Goods magazine include movable push-out device, so that the goods selected by the user regardless of their Position in the various stacking shafts without problems by ejecting them into the free chute of the goods control system can be fed to the dispensing opening and thus reaches the user of the sales car.
- the goods selection device on the particular a goods guide device having a free chute facing side of the in the stacking chutes goods are arranged and a pull-out device, especially gripping and / or suction device include so that the user chooses Goods regardless of their position in the different Stacking chutes easily by pulling them out into the free chute of the goods guide device of the delivery opening can be supplied and thus the user of the Vending machine reached.
- a goods retention device can advantageously be used on which not a free chute in particular having the goods control device facing the side in the goods located in the stacking shafts can be arranged and in particular designed as suction cup retainers for the in the corresponding stacking shaft above and / or below of the goods to be removed are provided be so that the above and / or below the output Goods not inadvertently, z. B. by static friction or the like with from Stacking chute to be removed, but securely at their Position remain.
- the goods retention device can be used with the push-out device form a unit, so that on the one hand do not move the goods retention device separately must be, but automatically according to the push-out device is correctly positioned and secondly a simple and inexpensive construction results.
- a goods retention device on the which in particular has a free chute Goods guiding device facing the side in the stacking shafts goods can be arranged and counterhold for the top and / or in the corresponding stacking shaft below the goods to be removed Goods should be provided so that the top and / or bottom the goods to be dispensed not inadvertently, z. B. by static friction or the like be removed from the stacking shaft, but safely their position remains.
- the counterholders can be pulled out form a unit, so that on the one hand the goods retention device does not have to be moved separately, but automatically correct according to the pull-out device is positioned and on the other hand a simple and inexpensive Construction results.
- the counterholders can be used against a resistance pushable and resilient side elements, especially as part of multiple slotted side Rubber lips should be formed so that only those in the area lateral elements of the goods to be dispensed by the force of the pull-out device or push-out device are pushed away, however adjacent lateral elements above and / or below of the goods to be dispensed safely hold their position. After removing the selected goods they slide out of the stacking shaft above the now resulting empty space downwards in the Empty space.
- a preferred embodiment of the invention can analyze the merchandise content of the vending machine and goods receipts through goods replenishment and goods issues through sales, especially statistical ones Perform evaluations and the detection device about the expected position of the selected one Goods informing and accordingly controlling data processing device be provided so that the assembly the inventory of the vending machine exactly to the specific requirements of each vending machine can be coordinated, in particular also depending on time factors, such as B. working day or weekend, vacation, season etc. .. Also can by the tracking of goods issues in combination with a Inventory e.g. directly after a refill of the Area in which the selected goods are considered from the original position and the changes Targeted by goods issues in this stacking shaft be what the time it takes to "find" the searched goods significantly reduced.
- a data output device can advantageously be provided be so that the statistical data is retrieved and also evaluated outside of the vending machine and can be processed.
- the data output device can have an interface include, so that either via a fixed line Data to a central evaluation device in particular can be transported to an office or the like or by connecting to a portable evaluation device the data on site, e.g. B. before filling of the vending machine can be read out.
- the data output device can also have a screen or an advertisement, especially to check the actual Vending machine content after refilling, so that without additional instruments or apparatus a data output, e.g. B. before or after filling can be done.
- the data output device can be a transmitting device for wireless data transmission, in particular include a radio or infrared transmitter, so that even without a technically complex screen or the like and without a cumbersome manufacture Line connection the data output can take place on site and also a contactless and wireless data transmission over a greater distance, e.g. B. to a particular central data evaluation device, e.g. B. in an office etc. is possible.
- a particular central data evaluation device e.g. B. in an office etc.
- the corresponding goods before filling various vending machines the corresponding goods be put together very precisely, which is the one hand the working time reduced on site for direct filling and on the other hand with the same filling result due to the elimination goods that are not required reduces the required transport volume. This means that a smaller vehicle can be used or it can be clear with the same vehicle size more vending machines are supplied and replenished.
- At least partially at least two levels of stacking shafts arranged in parallel one behind the other be provided, and / or at least partially at least two stacking shafts arranged one above the other be provided so that greater variability and a higher capacity is given.
- the invention further relates to a procurement method of in a warehouse with several side by side arranged stacking shafts arranged goods, especially cigarette boxes located in a vending machine, Confectionery, snacks, beverages, condom boxes or the like, the one to be procured Goods are selected using an operating device and from a feed device from the corresponding stacking shaft an output device, in particular an output opening is fed into the vending machine.
- the object of the method according to the invention is accordingly based on avoiding these disadvantages and a process to indicate with the also with unsorted goods magazines various goods can be found.
- This problem is solved by a procurement method of in a warehouse with several side by side arranged stacking shafts arranged goods, in particular cigarette boxes in a vending machine, Confectionery, snacks, beverages, condom boxes or the like, the goods to be procured by means of an operating device is selected and a feeding device from the corresponding stacking shaft Dispensing device, in particular a dispensing opening in is supplied to the vending machine, the in the Goods located in stacking shafts, one along each of the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine Movable detection device recognized and identified become and when the selected goods are found Goods selection device is controlled and the goods from the corresponding stacking shaft.
- all goods can be ordered comprehensive start detection a data processing device analyze the goods content of the goods magazine and goods receipts through replenishment and dispatch through Follow up on sales or the like so that through follow-up the dispatch of goods in combination with an inventory e.g. immediately after a refill the area in which the selected goods taking into account original ones Position and changes due to goods issues targeted, what the time expenditure for the "Finding" the searched goods significantly reduced.
- the data processing device can preferably generate messages about the current content of the goods magazine in particular to a central evaluation device or issue a display device so that the inventory queried both on site and from a distance are and for goods deliveries, for. B. to replenish the Goods magazine can be taken into account.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verkaufsautomat für Waren, insbesondere für Zigarettenschachteln, Süßwaren, Snacks, Getränke, Kondomschachteln oder andere stapelbare Waren, mit einer äußeren Bedieneinrichtung zur Warenwahl und Bezahlung, einem innenseitigen Warenmagazin mit mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Stapelschächten, einer zentralen Ausgabeöffnung zur Warenentnahme sowie einer die Stapelschächte mit der Ausgabeöffnung verbindenden Zuführeinrichtung, bestehend aus einer die jeweilige Ware aus dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht bewegenden Warenauswahleinrichtung und einer diese Ware der Ausgabeöffnung zuführenden Warenleiteinrichtung.The invention relates to a vending machine for goods, especially for cigarette boxes, confectionery, snacks, Drinks, condom boxes or other stackable goods, with an external control device for goods selection and payment, an inside goods magazine with several side by side arranged stacking shafts, a central one Output opening for goods removal and one of the stacking chutes feed device connecting to the dispensing opening, consisting of a the respective goods from the corresponding stack chute moving goods selection device and one that feeds this product to the delivery opening Warenleiteinrichtung.
Aus der Praxis sind derartige Verkaufsautomaten bekannt, die insbesondere als Zigaretten-Verkaufsautomaten eingesetzt werden. Hierbei sind verschiedene Zigarettenmarken und -sorten in den unterschiedlichen Stapelschächten bevorratet, wobei die jeweils gewählte Marke bzw. Sorte durch Ausstoßen der untersten Zigarettenschachtel des entsprechenden Stapelschachtes und anschließendes Zuführen über die Warenleiteinrichtung an die Ausgabeöffnung weitergeleitet wird. Such vending machines are known in practice, which are used especially as cigarette vending machines become. Here are different brands of cigarettes stocks and types in the different stacking shafts, where the selected brand or variety by ejecting the bottom cigarette packet of the corresponding one Stacking chute and subsequent feeding forwarded to the delivery opening via the goods control device becomes.
Nachteilig hierbei ist, dass durch die Ausgabe der jeweils in dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht zu unterst liegenden Zigarettenschachtel in jedem Stapelschacht nur Waren einer Sorte aufbewahrt sein dürfen, um eine der Wahl des Verkaufsautomatenbenutzers entsprechende Ausgabe sicherzustellen. Somit lassen sich bei üblichen Größenordnungen von Verkaufsautomaten mit dadurch begrenzter Anzahl von Stapelschächten nur eine beschränkte Anzahl verschiedener Warenmarken und -sorten zeitgleich bevorraten und zum Verkauf anbieten, was jedoch den Interessen der Zigarettenindustrie, möglichst flächendeckend mit allen Marken und Sorten vertreten zu sein, zuwiderläuft.The disadvantage here is that the issue of each to lie in the corresponding stacking shaft Cigarette pack in each stack only one goods Cultivar may be kept to one of the choice of Vending machine user to ensure appropriate spending. Thus, in the usual order of magnitude of vending machines with a limited number of Stacking chutes only a limited number of different Brands and types are stored and sold at the same time offer what is in the interests of the cigarette industry, as extensive as possible with all brands and To be represented varieties goes against.
Die strikte Verwendung der einzelnen Stapelschächte lediglich für eine Marke bzw. Sorte hat teilweise zur Folge, dass zur Vermeidung von geschäftsschädigenden Leerschächten ein Nachfüllen bei lediglich einer Marke oder wenigen Sorten erforderlich ist, obwohl die anderen Stapelschächte noch gut gefüllt oder gerade einmal halb leer sind.The strict use of the individual stacking shafts only for a brand or variety sometimes results in that to avoid empty shafts damaging to business a refill with only one brand or a few Varieties are required, although the other stacking bays are still well filled or just half empty.
Dreser Stand der Technik ist aus DE-A-19745813 oder GB-A-2 248 609 bekannt.Dresden's prior art is known from DE-A-19745813 or GB-A-2 248 609.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die vorgenannten Nachteile zu vermeiden und einen Verkaufsautomat anzugeben, der beliebig bestückbar ist und sicher die vom Benutzer gewählte Ware ausgibt.The object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages to avoid and specify a vending machine that is arbitrary can be equipped and safely the one chosen by the user Issues goods.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Verkaufsautomat für Waren, insbesondere für Zigarettenschachteln, Süßwaren, Snacks, Getränke, Kondomschachteln oder andere stapelbare Waren, mit einer äußeren Bedieneinrichtung zur Warenwahl und Bezahlung, einem innenseitigen Warenmagazin mit mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Stapelschächten, einer zentralen Ausgabeöffnung zur Warenentnahme sowie einer die Stapelschächte mit der Ausgabeöffnung verbindenden Zuführeinrichtung, bestehend aus einer die jeweilige Ware aus dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht bewegenden Warenauswahleinrichtung und einer diese Ware der Ausgabeöffnung zuführenden Warenleiteinrichtung, wobei eine jeweils entlang der verschiedenen Stapelschächte des Warenmagazins bewegbare Detektionseinrichtung zur Erkennung der durch die äußere Bedieneinrichtung gewählten Ware und zur entsprechenden Ansteuerung der ebenfalls jeweils entlang der verschiedenen Stapelschächte des Warenmagazins wirksamen Warenauswahleinrichtung zum Bewegen der Ware aus dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht vorgesehen ist. Hierdurch kann auch bei völlig unsortierten Waren innerhalb der verschiedenen Stapelschächte die vom Benutzer gewählte Ware durch "Abfahren" der verschiedenen Stapelschächte aufgefunden und anschießend ausgegeben werden. Somit kann die Marken- und Sortenvielfalt gegenüber bisherigen Verkaufsautomaten deutlich gesteigert werden und beim Auffüllen der Verkaufsautomaten können die Waren unsortiert eingegeben werden, was sowohl den Arbeits- als auch den Zeitaufwand reduziert.This task is solved by a vending machine for Goods, in particular for cigarette boxes, confectionery, Snacks, drinks, condom boxes or other stackable Goods, with an external control device for goods selection and payment, an inside goods magazine with several stacking shafts arranged side by side, a central one Output opening for the removal of goods and a die Stacking chutes with the feed device connecting the discharge opening, consisting of a the respective goods from the corresponding stack chute moving goods selection device and one of these goods the delivery opening feeding goods guidance device, one along each of the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine movable detection device for the detection of the external control device selected goods and the corresponding Control of each along the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine effective Goods selection device for moving the goods from the corresponding Stacking shaft is provided. This can even with completely unsorted goods within the different Stacking shafts the goods selected by the user found by "driving down" the various stacking shafts and then output. Thus, the Variety of brands and varieties compared to previous vending machines be significantly increased and when filling the vending machines can enter the goods unsorted be what both the labor and the time reduced.
Vorzugsweise kann die Detektionseinrichtung zumindest einen Laserscanner zur Erkennung von an den der Detektionseinrichtung zugewandten Seiten, insbesondere Stirnseiten der verschiedenen Waren angebrachten Strichcodes beinhalten, so dass ein leichtes und eindeutiges Ablesen der Warensorte anhand der üblicherweise sowieso vorhandenen Strichcode-Kennzeichen möglich ist.The detection device can preferably at least a laser scanner for detection of the detection device facing sides, especially end faces of the various barcodes attached to the goods include so that an easy and clear reading the type of goods based on the ones usually available anyway Barcode labeling is possible.
Auch kann die Detektionseinrichtung zumindest eine Bilderkennungseinrichtung, insbesondere eine CCD-Kamera zur Erkennung von an den der Detektionseinrichtung zugewandten Seiten, insbesondere Stirnseiten der verschiedenen Waren angebrachten Kennzeichnungen beinhalten, so dass auch ohne speziell für die elektronische Warenerkennung vorgesehene Kennzeichnungen der Ware anhand der "normalen" spezifischen Warengestaltung ein Auffinden der vom Benutzer gewählten Ware erfolgen kann. Hierbei werden die von der CCD-Kamera aufgenommenen Daten mit in einem Speicher abgelegten Daten der üblichen Produktaufmachung verglichen und bei Übereinstimmung die Ware als richtig erkannt. Sofern die Lichtverhältnisse im Verkaufsautomaten nicht ausreichend sind, ist eine insbesondere in die Detektionseinrichtung integrierte Beleuchtungseinrichtung vorzusehen. Bei Waren, die aufgrund ihrer Form keine glattflächige Stirnseite aufweisen, z.B. Beutelpackungen oder dergleichen, kann die Ausrichtung des Laserscanners oder der Bilderkennungseinrichtung auch durch winklige Orientierung variiert werden, so dass eine Identifizierung der Ware sicher erfolgen kann.The detection device can also have at least one image recognition device, especially a CCD camera for detection from to those facing the detection device Pages, especially end faces of the various goods attached labels so that even without specially designed for electronic goods recognition Labeling of the goods based on the "normal" specific Product design a finding of the user selected Goods can be made. Here are those of the CCD camera recorded data with stored in a memory Comparing data of the usual product presentation and if they match, the goods are recognized as correct. Provided the lighting conditions in the vending machine are not sufficient are in particular in the detection device to provide integrated lighting device. For goods that due to their shape are not smooth End face, e.g. Bag packs or the like, the orientation of the laser scanner or the image recognition device also by angular orientation can be varied so that an identification of the Goods can be made safely.
Weiterhin kann die Detektionseinrichtung eine Erfassungseinrichtung zur Erkennung von an den Waren angebrachten, insbesondere an den der Detektionseinrichtung zugewandten Seiten der Waren angebrachten Transponderkennungen beinhalten, so dass auch bei äußerlich identischen Waren oder Waren, die aufgrund ihrer Oberfläche nicht oder nur schlecht für optische Kennzeichnungen geeignet sind, eine Erkennung der vom Benutzer gewählten Ware möglich ist.Furthermore, the detection device can be a detection device to recognize attached to the goods in particular on those facing the detection device Sides of the goods include transponder identifiers attached, so that even with externally identical goods or Goods that are not or only because of their surface are poorly suited for optical markings, one Detection of the goods selected by the user is possible.
Erfindungsgemäß kann die Warenauswahleinrichtung auf der nicht der insbesondere einen freien Fallschacht aufweisenden Warenleiteinrichtung zugewandten Seite der in den Stapelschächten befindlichen Waren angeordnet sein und eine jeweils entlang der verschiedenen Stapelschächte des Warenmagazins bewegbare Ausschiebeeinrichtung beinhalten, so dass die vom Benutzer gewählte Ware ungeachtet ihrer Position in den verschiedenen Stapelschächten problemlos durch Ausstoßen in den freien Fallschacht der Warenleiteinrichtung der Ausgabeöffnung zugeführt werden kann und somit den Benutzer des Verkaufsautomten erreicht.According to the goods selection device on the not the one with a free chute in particular Goods control device facing the side in the Goods located in stacking shafts can be arranged and one each along the different stacking shafts of the Goods magazine include movable push-out device, so that the goods selected by the user regardless of their Position in the various stacking shafts without problems by ejecting them into the free chute of the goods control system can be fed to the dispensing opening and thus reaches the user of the sales car.
Auch kann die Warenauswahleinrichtung auf der der insbesondere einen freien Fallschacht aufweisenden Warenleiteinrichtung zugewandten Seite der in den Stapelschächten befindlichen Waren angeordnet sein und eine Herauszieheinrichtung, insbesondere Greif- und/oder Saugeinrichtung beinhalten, so dass die vom Benutzer gewählte Ware ungeachtet ihrer Position in den verschiedenen Stapelschächten problemlos durch Herausziehen in den freien Fallschacht der Warenleiteinrichtung der Ausgabeöffnung zugeführt werden kann und somit den Benutzer des Verkaufsautomaten erreicht.Also, the goods selection device on the particular a goods guide device having a free chute facing side of the in the stacking chutes goods are arranged and a pull-out device, especially gripping and / or suction device include so that the user chooses Goods regardless of their position in the different Stacking chutes easily by pulling them out into the free chute of the goods guide device of the delivery opening can be supplied and thus the user of the Vending machine reached.
Vorteilhafterweise kann eine Warenzurückhalteeinrichtung auf der nicht der insbesondere einen freien Fallschacht aufweisenden Warenleiteinrichtung zugewandten Seite der in den Stapelschächten befindlichen Ware angeordnet sein und insbesondere als Sauger ausgebildete Zurückhalter für die in dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht ober- und/oder unterhalb der zu entfernenden Ware befindlichen Waren vorgesehen sein, so dass die ober- und/oder unterhalb der auszugebenden Ware befindlichen Waren nicht versehentlich, z. B. durch Haftreibung oder dergleichen mit aus dem Stapelschacht entfernt werden, sondern sicher an ihrer Positon verbleiben.A goods retention device can advantageously be used on which not a free chute in particular having the goods control device facing the side in the goods located in the stacking shafts can be arranged and in particular designed as suction cup retainers for the in the corresponding stacking shaft above and / or below of the goods to be removed are provided be so that the above and / or below the output Goods not inadvertently, z. B. by static friction or the like with from Stacking chute to be removed, but securely at their Position remain.
Dabei kann die Warenzurückhalteeinrichtung mit der Ausschiebeeinrichtung eine Einheit bilden, so dass zum einen die Warenzurückhalteeinrichtung nicht separat verfahren werden muss, sondern automatisch entsprechend der Ausschiebeeinrichtung richtig positioniert ist und zum anderen ein einfacher und kostengünstiger Aufbau resultiert. The goods retention device can be used with the push-out device form a unit, so that on the one hand do not move the goods retention device separately must be, but automatically according to the push-out device is correctly positioned and secondly a simple and inexpensive construction results.
Weiterhin kann eine Warenzurückhalteeinrichtung auf der der insbesondere einen freien Fallschacht aufweisenden Warenleiteinrichtung zugewandten Seite der in den Stapelschächten befindlichen Waren angeordnet sein und Gegenhalter für die in dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht oberund/oder unterhalb der zu entfernenden Ware befindlichen Waren vorgesehen sein, so dass die ober- und/oder unterhalb der auszugebenden Ware befindlichen Waren nicht versehentlich, z. B. durch Haftreibung oder dergleichen mit aus dem Stapelschacht entfernt werden, sondern sicher an ihrer Positon verbleiben.Furthermore, a goods retention device on the which in particular has a free chute Goods guiding device facing the side in the stacking shafts goods can be arranged and counterhold for the top and / or in the corresponding stacking shaft below the goods to be removed Goods should be provided so that the top and / or bottom the goods to be dispensed not inadvertently, z. B. by static friction or the like be removed from the stacking shaft, but safely their position remains.
Dabei können die Gegenhalter mit der Herauszieheinrichtung eine Einheit bilden, so dass zum einen die Warenzurückhalteeinrichtung nicht separat verfahren werden muss, sondern automatisch entsprechend der Herauszieheinrichtung richtig positioniert ist und zum anderen ein einfacher und kostengünstiger Aufbau resultiert.The counterholders can be pulled out form a unit, so that on the one hand the goods retention device does not have to be moved separately, but automatically correct according to the pull-out device is positioned and on the other hand a simple and inexpensive Construction results.
Erfindungsgemäß können die Gegenhalter als gegen einen Widerstand wegdrückbare und zurückfedernde seitliche Elemente, insbesondere als Teil vielfach geschlitzter seitlicher Gummilippen ausgebildet sein, so dass nur die im Bereich der auszugebenden Ware befindlichen seitlichen Elemente durch die Krafteinwirkung der Herauszieheinrichtung bzw. Ausschiebeeinrichtung weggedrückt werden, jedoch die benachbarten seitlichen Elemente die ober- und/oder unterhalb der auszugebenden Ware befindlichen Waren sicher an ihrer Position halten. Nach Entfernen der ausgewählten Waren aus dem Stapelschacht rutschen die oberhalb des nun entstandenen Leerraumes befindlichen Waren abwärts in den Leeraum. According to the invention, the counterholders can be used against a resistance pushable and resilient side elements, especially as part of multiple slotted side Rubber lips should be formed so that only those in the area lateral elements of the goods to be dispensed by the force of the pull-out device or push-out device are pushed away, however adjacent lateral elements above and / or below of the goods to be dispensed safely hold their position. After removing the selected goods they slide out of the stacking shaft above the now resulting empty space downwards in the Empty space.
Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung kann eine den Wareninhalt des Verkaufsautomaten analysierende und Warenzugänge durch Warenauffüllung sowie Warenabgänge durch Verkauf nachhaltende, insbesondere auch statistische Auswertungen durchführende sowie die Detektionseinrichtung über die zu erwartene Position der ausgewählten Ware informierende und entsprechend ansteuernde Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung vorgesehen sein, so dass die Bestückung des Warenbestandes des Verkaufsautomaten genau auf die spezifischen Anforderungen jedes einzelnen Verkaufsautomaten abgestimmt werden kann, insbesondere auch in Abhängigkeit von zeitlichen Faktoren, wie z. B. Werktag oder Wochenende, Ferien, Jahreszeit etc.. Auch kann durch das Nachhalten der Warenabgänge in Kombination mit einer Bestandsaufnahme z.B. direkt nach einem Auffüllvorgang der Bereich, in dem die ausgewählte Ware unter Berücksichtigung von ursprünglicher Position und den Veränderungen durch Warenabgänge in diesem Stapelschacht gezielt angefahren werden, was den Zeitaufwand für das "Auffinden" der gesuchten Ware deutlich reduziert.In a preferred embodiment of the invention can analyze the merchandise content of the vending machine and goods receipts through goods replenishment and goods issues through sales, especially statistical ones Perform evaluations and the detection device about the expected position of the selected one Goods informing and accordingly controlling data processing device be provided so that the assembly the inventory of the vending machine exactly to the specific requirements of each vending machine can be coordinated, in particular also depending on time factors, such as B. working day or weekend, vacation, season etc. .. Also can by the tracking of goods issues in combination with a Inventory e.g. directly after a refill of the Area in which the selected goods are considered from the original position and the changes Targeted by goods issues in this stacking shaft be what the time it takes to "find" the searched goods significantly reduced.
Vorteilhafterweise kann eine Datenausgabeeinrichtung vorgesehen sein, so dass die statistischen Daten abgerufen und auch außerhalb des Verkaufsautomaten ausgewertet und verarbeitet werden können.A data output device can advantageously be provided be so that the statistical data is retrieved and also evaluated outside of the vending machine and can be processed.
Dabei kann die Datenausgabeeinrichtung eine Schnittstelle beinhalten, so dass entweder über eine feste Leitung die Daten an eine insbesondere zentrale Auswerteeinrichtung in einem Büro oder dergleichen transportiert werden können oder aber durch Verbinden mit einer transportablen Auswerteeinrichtung die Daten vor Ort, z. B. vor dem Befüllen des Verkaufsautomaten ausgelesen werden können. The data output device can have an interface include, so that either via a fixed line Data to a central evaluation device in particular can be transported to an office or the like or by connecting to a portable evaluation device the data on site, e.g. B. before filling of the vending machine can be read out.
Auch kann die Datenausgabeeinrichtung einen Bildschirm oder eine Anzeige, insbesondere zur Kontrolle des tatsächlichen Verkaufsautomateninhaltes nach Auffüllvorgängen beinhalten, so dass ohne zusätzliche Instrumente oder Apparate eine Datenausgabe, z. B. vor oder nach einem Auffüllen erfolgen kann.The data output device can also have a screen or an advertisement, especially to check the actual Vending machine content after refilling, so that without additional instruments or apparatus a data output, e.g. B. before or after filling can be done.
Weiterhin kann die Datenausgabeeinrichtung eine Sendeeinrichtung zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung, insbesondere eine Funk- oder Infrarotsendeeinrichtung beinhalten, so dass auch ohne einen technisch aufwendigen Bildschirm oder dergleichen und ohne ein umständliches Herstellen einer Leitungsverbindung die Datenausgabe vor Ort erfolgen kann und auch eine berührungs- und leitungslose Datenübermittlung über größere Entfernung, z. B. zu einer insbesondere zentralen Datenauswerteeinrichtung, z. B. in einem Büro etc. möglich ist. Somit können z. B. vor einer Befüllung verschiedener Verkaufsautomaten die entsprechenden Waren sehr genau zusammengestellt werden, was zum einen die Arbeitszeit vor Ort beim direkten Auffüllen reduziert und zum anderen bei gleichem Auffüllergebnis durch den Wegfall nicht benötigter Waren das benötigte Transportvolumen verringert. Somit kann ein kleineres Fahrzeug eingesetzt werden oder es können bei gleicher Fahrzeuggröße deutlich mehr Verkaufsautomaten versorgt und aufgefüllt werden.Furthermore, the data output device can be a transmitting device for wireless data transmission, in particular include a radio or infrared transmitter, so that even without a technically complex screen or the like and without a cumbersome manufacture Line connection the data output can take place on site and also a contactless and wireless data transmission over a greater distance, e.g. B. to a particular central data evaluation device, e.g. B. in an office etc. is possible. Thus, e.g. B. before filling various vending machines the corresponding goods be put together very precisely, which is the one hand the working time reduced on site for direct filling and on the other hand with the same filling result due to the elimination goods that are not required reduces the required transport volume. This means that a smaller vehicle can be used or it can be clear with the same vehicle size more vending machines are supplied and replenished.
Erfindungsgemäß können zumindest teilweise wenigstens zwei parallel hintereinander angeordnete Ebenen von Stapelschächten vorgesehen sein, und/oder es können zumindest teilweise wenigstens zwei übereinander angeordnete Stapelschächte vorgesehen sein, so dass eine größere Variabilität und ein höheres Fassungsvermögen gegeben ist. According to the invention, at least partially at least two levels of stacking shafts arranged in parallel one behind the other be provided, and / or at least partially at least two stacking shafts arranged one above the other be provided so that greater variability and a higher capacity is given.
Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zum Beschaffen von in einem Warenmagazin mit mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Stapelschächten angeordneten Waren, insbesondere in einem Verkaufsautomat befindlichen Zigarettenschachteln, Süßwaren, Snacks, Getränke, Kondomschachteln oder dergleichen, wobei die zu beschaffende Ware mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung ausgewählt wird und von einer Zuführeinrichtung von dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht einer Ausgabeeinrichtung, insbesondere einer Ausgabeöffnung in dem Verkaufsautomaten zugeführt wird.The invention further relates to a procurement method of in a warehouse with several side by side arranged stacking shafts arranged goods, especially cigarette boxes located in a vending machine, Confectionery, snacks, beverages, condom boxes or the like, the one to be procured Goods are selected using an operating device and from a feed device from the corresponding stacking shaft an output device, in particular an output opening is fed into the vending machine.
Nachteilig bei derartigen Verfahren ist, dass beim Einräumen des Warenmagazins entweder eine die spätere Zuordnung von Position und Inhalt ermöglichende entsprechende Dokumentation erfolgen muss oder bereits beim Einräumen eine "übliche" Ordnung einzuhalten ist, was aufwendig und zeitintensiv ist.A disadvantage of such methods is that they are placed in the room of the goods magazine either a later assignment Appropriate documentation enabling position and content must take place or already when a The "usual" order is what is time-consuming and time-consuming is.
Dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren liegt demzufolge die Aufgabe zugrunde, diese Nachteile zu vermeiden und ein Verfahren anzugeben, mit dem auch bei unsortierten Warenmagazinen verschiedenste Waren aufgefunden werden können.The object of the method according to the invention is accordingly based on avoiding these disadvantages and a process to indicate with the also with unsorted goods magazines various goods can be found.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Verfahren zum Beschaffen von in einem Warenmagazin mit mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Stapelschächten angeordneten Waren, insbesondere in einem Verkaufsautomat befindlichen Zigarettenschachteln, Süßwaren, Snacks, Getränke, Kondomschachteln oder dergleichen, wobei die zu beschaffende Ware mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung ausgewählt wird und von einer Zuführeinrichtung von dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht einer Ausgabeeinrichtung, insbesondere einer Ausgabeöffnung in dem Verkaufsautomaten zugeführt wird, wobei die in den Stapelschächten befindlichen Waren von einer jeweils entlang der verschiedenen Stapelschächte des Warenmagazins bewegbaren Detektionseinrichtung erkannt und identifiziert werden und bei Auffinden der ausgewählten Ware eine Warenauswahleinrichtung angesteuert wird und die Ware aus dem entsprechenden Stapelschacht bewegt.This problem is solved by a procurement method of in a warehouse with several side by side arranged stacking shafts arranged goods, in particular cigarette boxes in a vending machine, Confectionery, snacks, beverages, condom boxes or the like, the goods to be procured by means of an operating device is selected and a feeding device from the corresponding stacking shaft Dispensing device, in particular a dispensing opening in is supplied to the vending machine, the in the Goods located in stacking shafts, one along each of the various stacking shafts of the goods magazine Movable detection device recognized and identified become and when the selected goods are found Goods selection device is controlled and the goods from the corresponding stacking shaft.
Erfindungsgemäß kann insbesondere nach einer alle Waren umfassenden Startdetektion eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung den Wareninhalt des Warenmagazins analysieren und Warenzugänge durch Warenauffüllung und Warenabgänge durch Verkauf o. dgl. nachhalten, so dass durch das Nachhalten der Warenabgänge in Kombination mit einer Bestandsaufnahme z.B. direkt nach einem Auffüllvorgang der Bereich, in dem die ausgewählte Ware unter Berücksichtigung von ursprünglicher Position und den Veränderungen durch Warenabgänge gezielt angefahren werden, was den Zeitaufwand für das "Auffinden" der gesuchten Ware deutlich reduziert.According to the invention, in particular all goods can be ordered comprehensive start detection a data processing device analyze the goods content of the goods magazine and goods receipts through replenishment and dispatch through Follow up on sales or the like so that through follow-up the dispatch of goods in combination with an inventory e.g. immediately after a refill the area in which the selected goods taking into account original ones Position and changes due to goods issues targeted, what the time expenditure for the "Finding" the searched goods significantly reduced.
Vorzugsweise kann die Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung Meldungen über den aktuellen Wareninhalt des Warenmagazins insbesondere an eine zentrale Auswerteeinrichtung oder an eine Anzeigeeinrichtung ausgeben, so dass der Warenbestand sowohl vor Ort als auch aus einer Entfernung abgefragt werden und bei Warenlieferungen, z. B. zum Auffüllen des Warenmagazins berücksichtigt werden kann.The data processing device can preferably generate messages about the current content of the goods magazine in particular to a central evaluation device or issue a display device so that the inventory queried both on site and from a distance are and for goods deliveries, for. B. to replenish the Goods magazine can be taken into account.
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- Vending machine for goods items, more especially for packets of cigarettes, sweets, snacks, drinks, packets of condoms or other stackable goods, said machine having an external operating device for selecting the goods items and for payment purposes, a magazine of goods items on the inside provided with a plurality of stacking chutes disposed adjacent one another, a central dispensing aperture for removal of the goods and a feeding means, which connects the stacking chutes to the dispensing aperture, and said machine comprising a goods item selecting device, which moves the respective goods item from the appropriate stacking chute, and a goods item guiding means, which feeds said goods item to the dispensing aperture, characterised in that a respective detecting means is provided, which is displaceable along each of the various stacking chutes of the goods magazine, for recognising the goods item, which has been selected by the external operating device, and for appropriately actuating the goods item selecting means, which is equally operative along each of the various stacking chutes of the goods magazine, in order to move the goods item from the appropriate stacking chute.
- Vending machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the detecting means includes a laser scanner for recognising bar codes provided on the sides, more especially end faces, of the various goods items facing the detecting means.
- Vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the detecting means includes at least one image recognising means, more especially a CCD camera for recognising identification signs provided on the sides, more especially end faces, of the various goods items facing the detecting means.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the detecting means includes at least one monitoring means for recognising transponder markings provided on the goods items, more especially provided on the sides of the goods items facing the detecting means.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the goods item selecting means is disposed on the side of the goods items in the stacking chutes not facing the goods item guiding means, which more especially has a free drop-chute, and said selecting means includes an ejecting means which is displaceable along each of the various stacking chutes of the goods magazine.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the goods item selecting means is disposed on the side of the goods items in the stacking chutes facing the goods item guiding means, which more especially has a free drop-chute, and said selecting means includes an extracting means, more especially a gripping and/or suction means.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a goods item retaining means is disposed on the side of the goods item in the stacking chutes not facing the goods item guiding means, which more especially has a free drop-chute, and retainers are provided, which are more especially configured as suckers, for the goods items situated in the appropriate stacking chute above and/or below the goods item to be removed.
- Vending machine according to claim 7 in combination with claim 5, characterised in that the goods item retaining means forms a unit with the ejecting means.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that a goods item retaining means is disposed on the side of the goods items in the stacking chutes facing the goods item guiding means, which more especially has a free drop-chute, and counter-retainers are provided for the goods items situated in the appropriate stacking chute above and/or below the goods item to be removed.
- Vending machine according to claim 9 in combination with claim 6, characterised in that the counter-retainers form a unit with the extracting means.
- Vending machine according to claim 9, characterised in that the counter-retainers are configured as lateral elements, which can be forced aside in opposition to a resistance and spring-back, more especially as part of multi-slotted lateral rubber lips.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that a data processing means is provided, which analyses the goods content of the vending machine and keeps track of incoming goods items as a result of topping-up the goods items as well as outgoing goods items as a result of sales, said data processing means more especially also accomplishing statistical evaluations as well as informing the detecting means about the expected location of the selected goods item and actuating said means accordingly.
- Vending machine according to claim 12, characterised in that a data output device is provided.
- Vending machine according to claim 13, characterised in that the data output device includes an interface.
- Vending machine according to claim 13 or 14 characterised in that the data output device includes a display screen or a display, more especially for checking the actual content of the vending machine after topping-up processes.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterised in that the data output device includes a transmitter arrangement for transmitting data in a remote manner, more especially a radio transmitter or infrared transmitter.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterised in that, in at least some cases, at least two planes of stacking chutes are provided, which are disposed parallel to each other one behind the other.
- Vending machine according to one of claims 13 to 17, characterised in that, in at least some cases, at least two stacking chutes are provided, which are disposed one above the other.
- Method of supplying goods items, which are disposed in a goods magazine having a plurality of stacking chutes disposed adjacent one beside the other, more especially packets of cigarettes, sweets, snacks, drinks, packets of condoms or the like, which are situated in a vending machine, wherein the goods item to be supplied is selected by means of an operating device for selecting the goods item and for payment purposes and is fed by a feeding means from the appropriate stacking chute to a dispensing means, more especially a dispensing aperture in the vending machine, characterised in that the goods items situated in the stacking chutes are recognised and identified by a detecting means, which is displaceable along each of the various stacking chutes of the goods magazine, and, when the selected goods item is located, a goods item selecting means is actuated, and the goods item is moved from the appropriate stacking chute.
- Method according to claim 19, characterised in that, more especially after an initial detection which includes all of the goods, a data processing means analyses the goods content of the goods magazine and keeps track of incoming goods items as a result of topping-up the goods items and outgoing goods items as a result of sales or the like.
- Method according to claim 20, characterised in that the data processing means issues messages about the actual goods content of the goods magazine, more especially to a central evaluating means or to a display means.
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