EP1192609A1 - Goods lock and method for the dispensing of objects - Google Patents

Goods lock and method for the dispensing of objects

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EP1192609A1
EP1192609A1 EP01905574A EP01905574A EP1192609A1 EP 1192609 A1 EP1192609 A1 EP 1192609A1 EP 01905574 A EP01905574 A EP 01905574A EP 01905574 A EP01905574 A EP 01905574A EP 1192609 A1 EP1192609 A1 EP 1192609A1
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lock
exit opening
closing element
opening
lock channel
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Lorenz Gilomen
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Dock-1 AG
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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
    • G07F11/62—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/10—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property
    • G07F17/12—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
    • 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
    • G07F11/18—Recessed drawers

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  • the invention relates to a goods lock and a method for discharging objects with such a goods lock according to claims 1 and 11 respectively.
  • Goods locks for the controlled delivery of goods play an important role, especially in vending machines.
  • the sale or delivery of goods through a vending machine is automatic and is therefore not monitored by people.
  • the problem here is to transfer ordered goods from a storage area that is not freely accessible to the customer, but to prevent access to the goods that have not been purchased.
  • vending machines from which goods approximately the size of a fist, in particular food, cigarettes, drinks and the like, can be bought.
  • the purchased item is, for example, placed in an output shaft, usually dropped into it, to which the customer has access through an opening by opening a flap and thus closing the access to the storage area.
  • These vending machines are only suitable for smaller and generally unbreakable objects, but not for the delivery of more sensitive or voluminous goods, for example those with an edge length of a few decimeters.
  • Other vending machines have a variety of compartments that contain the items to be dispensed. The compartments are each closed with a flap that can be opened Let payment of the purchase price open.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a goods lock with which objects of all kinds, in particular also voluminous or fragile goods, can be output in a controlled manner.
  • the process flow is intended to be user-friendly. be (safe against hand nibbling), simple, run quickly and reliably (operational safety) and reduce the effects of action on the storage area from the outside .. in particular, the intrusion into the storage area is reduced (resistance to abuse).
  • the task is solved by a goods lock mt cer Mer ⁇ - paint of claim 1.
  • the task is solved v, e ⁇ ternm by a procedure for discharging. ⁇ against articles having such a goods lock having the features of claim 11.
  • Advantageous further developments ⁇ er Warer- lock and the process are specified in the dependent claims, the broom friction and the drawing.
  • the goods lock in addition to the lock channel with an entrance and a lockable exit opening, the goods lock comprises a closing element which can be inserted into the lock channel and moved to the exit opening.
  • the closing element separates the. the entrance-side section of the lock channel between the closing element and the opening in such a way from the side of the scr.leus channel between the closing element and the exit opening, so that the lock channel blocks and acts on the entrance-side section from outside, in particular no people, animals or objects can get the cut on the input side. Resistance to abuse is thus improved.
  • the flow of goods through the lock takes place from the entrance to the exit.
  • the object to be discharged or several objects to be discharged in a working cycle are in the cut-out section of the lock channel, ⁇ .n.
  • the closing element is always placed on the input side of the object or objects.
  • the item is promoted with an exit opening mechanism.
  • the mechanism of action can be realized by the closing element itself, which pushes the object (s) through the lock channel and also, if necessary, out of the lock channel.
  • the conveying function can be separated from the separating function of the closing element, for example, a conveyor belt ir. ⁇ em the objects through the channel and the closing element is guided to the objects.
  • the exit opening can be handed over be opened by objects.
  • the closing element is moved towards the exit opening when an object is discharged in such a way that the volume of the section on the exit side decreases, preferably towards zero.
  • the exit opening is preferably only closed when the closing element has arrived at its position closest to the exit opening, and the exit opening is blocked immediately from the inside.
  • a second closing element with which the exit opening is closed, there is no gap or only a small gap of a maximum of a few centimeters in width in the closed state. This not only prevents penetration into the entry-side section of the lock channel, but also penetration into the exit-side section, from which when the closing element is withdrawn, the entry-side section Section and finally the storage area could be accessible.
  • the lock can be implemented with little design and maintenance.
  • the closing element preferably also serves to convey the object to be discharged by pushing it through the lock channel.
  • the exit opening is preferably closed by a second closing element, the one in the closed. State is aligned substantially parallel to the first closing element.
  • the second closing element is preferably a lifting, pushing or lifting.
  • the space between the closing element and the second closing element and also the exit opening is thus kept as small as possible, in particular the second closing element slides in a plane parallel to the level of the first closing element directly over the first closing element.
  • the front edge of the second closing element in the direction of movement is not moved against a stop or into a groove, but rather only pushed the closing element over the exit opening, so that no injuries can occur here either.
  • the closing element is preferably air-permeable, e.g. provided with a fine lace pattern. It can also be from one. Grid exist.
  • a belt conveyor in the channel floor serves as the conveyor system for objects to be discharged can be arranged, or the suitably driven closing element.
  • a belt conveyor has the advantage that the object to be removed is not adversely affected by pushing or the channel floor.
  • the closing element as a conveying means has the advantage that the channel itself does not have to have an additional conveying device
  • the goods lock is preferably connected on the aisle side to a closed, not freely accessible warehouse. From this, objects of the goods loop are fed through their entrance opening.
  • the lock exit side preferably has a horizontal or slightly downward sloping path, which can be formed by a guide level, a taxiway or a belt conveyor.
  • FIG. 1 shows an axonometric representation of a goods lock according to the invention with a qua ⁇ -shaped, horizontally running lock channel
  • Fig. 2- 7 individual phases of the rejection process.
  • the lock channel is cuboid in the present case and delimited by wall elements 2, 3 and a base element 4.
  • the exit opening 14 can be closed with an opening and closing mechanism 5 with a lifting gate 5a as a lock exit gate or second closing element.
  • a single sliding gate, a sliding gate with counter-running. Sashes, a mortised gate or a combination of mortised and lifting gate can be used.
  • the entrance opening 10 can be closed with a first closing element 9 as a lock entrance gate.
  • the lock chamber or lock channel 1 is to be dimensioned such that each individual item to be locked through this channel can be enclosed at least individually between the two gates 5a, 9. Several goods can also be removed together.
  • Channel 1 can also be in another form, e.g. tubular, and the gates can be designed accordingly.
  • the lock channel does not have to be horizontal, but can be arranged in a variety of different levels.
  • the lock exit gate 5a is a lifting gate that can be moved up and down along the plane 6 of the exit opening 14 between a frame 7 of the exit opening 14 and the guide 8 of the lock exit gate 5a.
  • the lock exit gate 5a is only opened during short phases, ie raised to the "up" position. In the ready position shown in FIG. 1, the gate 5a blocks access to the lock channel 1.
  • the closing element 9, on the other hand, is located in one , such a distance from the input opening 10 that the input opening 10 for introducing Objects in the lock channel 1 is open. This allows you to choose between the lock entrance gate or locking element
  • the lock entrance gate 9 is designed so that it is the entrance opening
  • the lock entrance gate or closing element 9 can push goods to be discharged through the channel 1 and through the exit opening 14 in the manner of a piston pump.
  • the closing element 9 therefore serves as a conveyor 18 for. Transporting objects through the channel 1.
  • the goods can be transported by means of a conveyor system on the channel floor through the lock, in which case the closing element 9 mainly has a locking function, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.
  • the first closing element 9 takes on the function of the lock exit gate for a short time until after the goods have been ejected from the lock channel 1, the second closing element 5a, which has been lowered again, closes the exit opening 14.
  • FIG. 2 shows schematically simplified the ready position of the goods lock shown in Fig. 1.
  • the closing element 9 is located at a distance from the entrance opening 10 of the lock channel 1.
  • the exit opening 14 is closed by the gate 5a.
  • Fig. 3 shows an object 15 to be discharged positioned between the lock entrance gate 9 and lock channel entrance opening 10.
  • the object 15 is conveyed by a conveyor system 17, e.g. a lifting device or a horizontal transport carriage or belt, transported between the open entrance opening 10 of the goods lock and the locking element 9 in the ready position and positioned so that it can be pushed into the lock channel 1 by lateral pressure.
  • the closing element 9, which acts as an entrance lock, then pushes the material 15 to be removed into and through the lock channel 1. This closes the entrance opening 10.
  • Fig. 4 shows the goods in the closed lock chamber.
  • the exit opening 14 is opened by opening the second closing element 5a.
  • the second closing element 5a is raised, as shown in FIG. 5.
  • the first closing element 9 is designed such that it covers the section la of the lock channel 1 on the input side - in ⁇
  • FIG. 5 shows the lock chamber 1 with the opening and closing mechanism 5 open and the second closing element 5a open. Once this position has been reached, the closing element 9 pushes the object 15 in a pushing manner through the exit opening 14 from the lock channel 1.
  • FIG. 6 shows the material 15 that has passed through and the closing element 9 blocking the exit opening 14.
  • the closing element 9 is moved to level 6 of the exit opening 14 in order to prevent penetration into the lock channel 1.
  • the volume of the exit-side section lo is negligible in this phase compared to the total volume of the lock channel 1 or tends towards zero. So that it is also ensured that the scr.leuse exit gate 5a can be closed without any problems, it must be lowered in level 6 of the exit opening and thus - as shown in FIG. 7 - parallel to the front flap of the closing element 9.
  • the work cycle of the goods lock is completed by moving the first locking element 9 out of the lock channel and restoring the ready position to FIG. 2.
  • a suitable drive system is used to move the first closing element 9 along the longitudinal axis of the lock channel 1.
  • the drive system of the closing element 9 is stopped.
  • the closing element 9 is moved back into its starting position.
  • the movements of the closing element 9 and the exit gate 5 are coordinated with one another using a control unit (not shown).
  • the conveyor device 18 comprises a belt conveyor 18 ', the conveyor belt of which forms the floor 4 of the lock channel 1 or lies in the floor plane.
  • An object 15 is placed on the belt conveyor 18 'with a slide 19. When pushed in, the object 15 slides over the first closing element 9 ′ pivoted into a horizontal position, which is pivotably connected to the conveyor system 18. To close the inlet opening 10, it is pivoted into the vertical position, as shown in dashed lines in FIG. 8. If the conveyor system. 18 is set in motion, the object 15 is ejected from the channel 1 and at the same time the closing element 9 'is moved towards the exit opening 14.
  • Separation of the input-side channel section la synchronously is moved with the conveyor belt without actively promoting the object 15 itself.
  • This is shown schematically in FIGS. 10 and 11.
  • the slide 19 shown in FIGS. 8, 9 can serve as the first closing element 9, the foldable element 9 'being unnecessary in this case.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a goods lock, comprising a lock channel (1), with an inlet opening (10), an outlet opening (14), a transport mechanism, for transportation of an object (15), in the lock channel (1), to the outlet opening (14) and an opening and closing mechanism (5), for the outlet opening (14), with which the outlet opening (14) can be opened for dispensing objects (15). A first closing element (9, 9') may be introduced into the lock channel (1) and displaced to the outlet opening (14), which keeps the inlet side section (1a) of the lock channel (1) separate from the outlet side section (1b) of the lock channel (1), such that, when the outlet opening (14) is open, nobody nor nothing can gain access to the inlet side section (1a). The invention further relates to a method for the dispensing of goods using the above goods lock.

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Warenschleuse und Verfahren zum Ausschleusen von GegenständenGoods lock and process for removing objects
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Warenschleuse und ein Verfahren zum Ausschleusen von Gegenständen mit einer solchen Warenschleuse gemäss den Ansprüchen 1 bzw. 11.The invention relates to a goods lock and a method for discharging objects with such a goods lock according to claims 1 and 11 respectively.
Warenschleusen zur kontrollierten Ausgabe von Gütern spielen insbesondere bei Warenautomaten eine wichtige Rolle. Der Verkauf bzw. die Ausgabe von Gutern durch einen Warenautomaten erfolgt automatisch unc damit nicht von Menschen überwacht. Dabei besteht das Problem, bestellte Güter von einem nicht frei zuganglichen Lagerbereich an den Abnehmer zu transferieren, jedoch eine Zugriffsmöglichkeit zu den nicht gekauften Warenvorräten zu verhindern .Goods locks for the controlled delivery of goods play an important role, especially in vending machines. The sale or delivery of goods through a vending machine is automatic and is therefore not monitored by people. The problem here is to transfer ordered goods from a storage area that is not freely accessible to the customer, but to prevent access to the goods that have not been purchased.
Es sind Warenschleusen bei Warenautomaten bekannt, an welchen ungefähr faustgrosse Güter, insbesondere Nahrungsmittel, Zigaretten, Getränke und dergleichen, gekauft werden können. Der gekaufte Gegenstand wird beispielsweise in einen Ausgabeschacht befordert, meist in diesen fallengelassen, auf den der Abnehmer durch eine Öffnung Zugriff hat, indem eine Schliessklappe aufgestossen und damit der Zugang zum Lagerbereich verschlossen wird. Diese Warenautomaten sind nur für kleinere und in der Regel unzerbrechliche Gegenstände geeignet, nicht aber zur Abgabe von empfindlicheren oder voluminöseren Waren, beispielsweise solchen mit einigen Dezimetern Kantenlange. Andere Warenautomaten haben eine Vielzahl von Fachern, die die abzugebenden Gegenstände enthalten. Die Fächer sind mit jeweils einer Klappe verschlossen, die sich nach Bezahlung des Kaufpreises offnen lasst. Bei diesen Warenautomaten erfolgt somit keine automatische Ausgabe, sondern die Fächer v/erden selektiv für die manuelle Entnahme freigegeben. Beiden Automatenpnnzipier. ist gemeinsam, dass verschiedene unerwünschte Fremαeinvir- kungen von aussen durch die Ausgabeoff ung auf der. Lagerbereich denkbar sind, z.B. Einfuhren vcn Gegenständen von aussen, Eindringen von Lebewesen, Verschmutzung oder Vandalismus .Goods locks in vending machines are known, from which goods approximately the size of a fist, in particular food, cigarettes, drinks and the like, can be bought. The purchased item is, for example, placed in an output shaft, usually dropped into it, to which the customer has access through an opening by opening a flap and thus closing the access to the storage area. These vending machines are only suitable for smaller and generally unbreakable objects, but not for the delivery of more sensitive or voluminous goods, for example those with an edge length of a few decimeters. Other vending machines have a variety of compartments that contain the items to be dispensed. The compartments are each closed with a flap that can be opened Let payment of the purchase price open. With these vending machines there is therefore no automatic output, but the compartments are selectively released for manual removal. Both machines designed. has in common that various unwanted external influences from outside through the output opening on the. Storage area are conceivable, for example imports of external objects, intrusion of living things, pollution or vandalism.
Ab einer gewissen Gutergrosse werαen zusätzlich die Anforderungen an die Schleuse anspruchsvoller, e l die Ausgabeoffnung so gross wird, dass Menschen oder Tiere diese passieren konnten. Dies ist beispielsweise cer Fall bei einem automatischen Getranketermmal genass WO 96/07993, an welchem Getrankegeo de ausgegeben wercen.Above a certain good size, the requirements for the lock become more demanding, since the outlet opening becomes so large that people or animals could pass through it. This is the case, for example, in the case of an automatic beverage date, specifically WO 96/07993, at which beverage cone de are output.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgaoe zugrunde, eine Warenschleuse anzugeben, mit αer Gegenstände aller Art, insbesondere auch voluminöse oder zerbrechliche Gαter kontrolliert ausgegeben werden können. Dabei soll der Prozessablauf für den Benutzer αngefanrlicr. sein (Handnabungssicherheit ) , einfacn, schnell und zuverlässig ablaufen (Betriebssicherheit) und Einwirkungsmogi cr.ke ten von Aussen auf den Lagerbereich vermindert ..erden, insbesondere e Eindringen in den Lagerbereich vermπαert werden (Missbrauchsresistenz) .The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a goods lock with which objects of all kinds, in particular also voluminous or fragile goods, can be output in a controlled manner. The process flow is intended to be user-friendly. be (safe against hand nibbling), simple, run quickly and reliably (operational safety) and reduce the effects of action on the storage area from the outside .. in particular, the intrusion into the storage area is reduced (resistance to abuse).
Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Warenschleuse mt cer Mer<- malen von Anspruch 1 gelost. Die Aufgabe wird v,eιternm gelost durch ein Verfahren zum Ausschleusen vor. Gegen¬ ständen mit einer solchen Warenschleuse mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 11. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen αer Warer- schleuse und des Verfahrens sind in den abhangigen Ansprüchen, der Besenreibung und der Zeichnung angegeben.The task is solved by a goods lock mt cer Mer <- paint of claim 1. The task is solved v, eιternm by a procedure for discharging. ¬ against articles having such a goods lock having the features of claim 11. Advantageous further developments αer Warer- lock and the process are specified in the dependent claims, the broom friction and the drawing.
Erf dungsgemäss umfasst die Warenschleuse neben dem Schleusenkanal m t einer Eingangs- und einer verschliess- baren Ausgangsof mg ein Schliesselement, das in den Schleusenkanal einbringbar und zur Ausgangsoffnung bewegbar ist. Be geöffneter Ausgangsoffnung trennt das Schliesselement der. eingangsseitigen Abschnitt des Schleusenkanals zwischen Schliesselement und E r.gangsoffnung derart vom ausgar.gsseitigen Abschnitt des Scr.leusenkanals zwischen Schliesselement und Ausgangsoffnurg, cass der Schleusenkanal versperrt unα e Einwirken ven Aussen auf den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt erschwert wird, insbesondere keine Personen, Tiere oder Gegenstande in den eingangsseitigen Aoschnitt gelangen können. Die Miss- brauchsresistenz st damit verbessert. Der Warenfluss durch die Schleuse findet von der Eingangs- zαr Ausgangsoffnung statt. Der auszuschleusende Gegenstand bzw. mehrere einer Arbeitszyklus auszuschleusende Gegen- stände befinden sich im ausgar.gsseitigen Aoscnnitt ir Schleusenkanal, α.n. das Schliesselement wird stets auf der eingangsseitigen Seite des Gegenstands bzw. der Gegenstande angetrdnet. Der Gegenstand wird mit einem Fordermechanismus zur Ausgangsoffnung befordert. Der Fordermechanismus <ann durcn das Schliesselement selbst realisiert sein, das den bzw. d e Gegenstande durch den Schleusenkanai ur.o gegebenenfalls auch m und aus der Schleusenkanal scr.iebt. Alternativ kann die Fcrderfunktion von der Trennfun tιon des Sc liesselements getrennt sein, beispielsweise ir.αem ein Bandförderer die Gegenstande durch den Kanal fordert und das Schliesselement den Gegenstanden nacr.gefuhrt wird. Mit einem Cffnu gs- und Schliessmechanιsr_s kann die Ausgangsoffnung zur Abgabe von Gegenständen geöffnet werden. Das Schliesselement wird erfindungsgemäss beim Ausschleusen eines Gegenstands so auf die Ausgangsoffnung zu bewegt, dass sich das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Abschnitts vermindert, vorzugsweise gegen Null geht. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass nicht nur der Zugriff auf das eingangsseitig an die Warenschleuse anschliessende Lager verhindert wird, sondern ein Eindringen von Personen, Tieren oder Gegenstanden auch in den ausgangsseitigen Abschnitt des Schleusenkanals verunmöglicht wird. Für Personen, Tiere und Gegenstände besteht daher beim Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung keine Verletzurgsgefahr oder die Gefahr, eingeschlossen z werden, so dass die Handhabungssicherheit gegenüber bekannten Schleusen erhöht ist. Des weiteren erschwert die Erfindung ein Plazieren von unerwünschten Gegenständen in den Schleusenkanal von Aussen. Es wird auch sichergestellt, dass der auszuschleusende Gegenstand vollständig aus der Schleuse entfernt wird. Damit besteht eine zur Betriebssicherheit beitragende Kontroll- mögiichkeit über die erfolgte Auslieferung.According to the invention, in addition to the lock channel with an entrance and a lockable exit opening, the goods lock comprises a closing element which can be inserted into the lock channel and moved to the exit opening. When the exit opening is open, the closing element separates the. the entrance-side section of the lock channel between the closing element and the opening in such a way from the side of the scr.leus channel between the closing element and the exit opening, so that the lock channel blocks and acts on the entrance-side section from outside, in particular no people, animals or objects can get the cut on the input side. Resistance to abuse is thus improved. The flow of goods through the lock takes place from the entrance to the exit. The object to be discharged or several objects to be discharged in a working cycle are in the cut-out section of the lock channel, α.n. the closing element is always placed on the input side of the object or objects. The item is promoted with an exit opening mechanism. The mechanism of action can be realized by the closing element itself, which pushes the object (s) through the lock channel and also, if necessary, out of the lock channel. Alternatively, the conveying function can be separated from the separating function of the closing element, for example, a conveyor belt ir.αem the objects through the channel and the closing element is guided to the objects. With a cffnu gs- and locking mechanism, the exit opening can be handed over be opened by objects. According to the invention, the closing element is moved towards the exit opening when an object is discharged in such a way that the volume of the section on the exit side decreases, preferably towards zero. This has the advantage that not only is the access to the warehouse adjoining the goods lock on the input side prevented, but penetration of people, animals or objects into the exit-side section of the air lock channel is also prevented. For people, animals and objects there is therefore no risk of injury or the risk of being trapped when the exit opening is closed, so that handling security is increased compared to known locks. Furthermore, the invention makes it difficult to place undesired objects in the lock channel from the outside. It is also ensured that the object to be removed is completely removed from the lock. This means that there is a possibility of checking that the delivery has been made, which contributes to operational safety.
Vorzugsweise wird die Ausgangsoffnung erst dann geschlossen, wenn das Schliesselement i seiner der Ausgangsoffnung am nächsten liegenden Position angekommen ist, verzugsweise die Ausgangsoff ung unmittelbar von Inne versperrt. Besonders bevorzugt besteht zwischen dem Schliesselement und einem zweiten Schliesselement, mit den die Ausgangsoffnung verschlossen wird, im geschlossenen Zustand kein oder nur ein geringer Spalt von maximal wenigen Zentimetern Breite. Damit wird nicht nur ein Vordringen in den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt des Schleu- senkanais verunmöglicht, sondern auch ein Eindringen in den ausgangsseitigen Abschnitt, von de aus beim Zurückziehen des Schliesselem.er.ts der emgangsseitige Abschnitt und schliesslich der Lagerbereich zugänglich sein könnte.The exit opening is preferably only closed when the closing element has arrived at its position closest to the exit opening, and the exit opening is blocked immediately from the inside. Particularly preferably, between the closing element and a second closing element, with which the exit opening is closed, there is no gap or only a small gap of a maximum of a few centimeters in width in the closed state. This not only prevents penetration into the entry-side section of the lock channel, but also penetration into the exit-side section, from which when the closing element is withdrawn, the entry-side section Section and finally the storage area could be accessible.
Die Schleuse ist unter geringem konstruktiven und wartungstechnischen Aufwand zu realisieren. Vorzugsweise dient das Schliesselement auch zum Fördern des auszuschleusenden Gegenstands, indem es diesen durch den Schleusenkanal schiebt.The lock can be implemented with little design and maintenance. The closing element preferably also serves to convey the object to be discharged by pushing it through the lock channel.
Die Ausgangsoffnung wird vorzugsweise durch ein zweites Schliesselement verschlossen, das im geschlossener. Zustand im wesentlichen parallel zum ersten Schliesselement ausgerichtet ist. Das zweite Schliesselement ist vorzugsweise ein Hub-, Schiebe- oder Stemmten. Beim Schliess- vorgang wird damit der Zwischenraum zwischen dem Schliesselement und dem zweiten Schliesselement auch der Ausgangs- Öffnung so klein wie möglich gehalten, insbesondere gleitet das zweite Schliesselement in einer Ebene parallel zur Ebene des ersten Schliesselements direkt über das erste Schliesselement. Die Gefahr des Einklemmens zwischen den Schliesselementen bzw. dem zweiten Schliesselement und der Aussenwandung der Schleuse wird damit vermindert. Besonders bevorzugt wird die in Bewegur.gsrichtung vordere Kante des zweiten Schliesselements nicht gegen eine Anschlag oder in eine Nut gefahren, sondern das Schliesselement lediglich über die Ausgangsoffnung geschoben, so dass auch hierbei keine Verletzungen auftreten können.The exit opening is preferably closed by a second closing element, the one in the closed. State is aligned substantially parallel to the first closing element. The second closing element is preferably a lifting, pushing or lifting. During the closing process, the space between the closing element and the second closing element and also the exit opening is thus kept as small as possible, in particular the second closing element slides in a plane parallel to the level of the first closing element directly over the first closing element. The risk of jamming between the locking elements or the second locking element and the outer wall of the lock is thus reduced. Particularly preferably, the front edge of the second closing element in the direction of movement is not moved against a stop or into a groove, but rather only pushed the closing element over the exit opening, so that no injuries can occur here either.
Zum Druckausgleich im Schleusenkanal ist das Schliesselement vorzugsweise luftdurchlässig, z.B. mit einem feinen Lochmuster versehen. Es kann auch aus einem. Gitter bestehen.For pressure equalization in the lock channel, the closing element is preferably air-permeable, e.g. provided with a fine lace pattern. It can also be from one. Grid exist.
Als Fördersystem für auszuschleusende Gegenstände dient beispielsweise ein Bandförderer, der im Kanalboden angeordnet sein kann, oder das geeignet angetriebene Schliesselement. Ein Bandförderer hat den Vorteil, cass der auszuschleusende Gegenstand nicht durch Schieben uoer den Kanalboden beeintracntigt wird. Das Schliesselement als Fordermittel hat den Vorteil, dass der Kanal selbst keine zusatzlicne Fordereinrichtung aufweisen mussFor example, a belt conveyor in the channel floor serves as the conveyor system for objects to be discharged can be arranged, or the suitably driven closing element. A belt conveyor has the advantage that the object to be removed is not adversely affected by pushing or the channel floor. The closing element as a conveying means has the advantage that the channel itself does not have to have an additional conveying device
Die Warenschleuse ist vorzugsweise e gangsseitig mit einem abgeschlossenen, nicht frei zugänglichen Lager verbunden. Von diesem werαen Gegenstande der Warenschleαse durch ihre Eingangsoff ung zugeführt. Die Schleusen- ausgangsseite v/eist für αie kontmuierlicne Weiterfuhrung der ausgeschleusten Gegenstande vorzugsweise eine horizontale oder leicht nach unten geneigte Funrungsbahn auf, die von einer Fuhrungsebene, einer Rollbahn oder einem Band- forderer gebildet sein kann.The goods lock is preferably connected on the aisle side to a closed, not freely accessible warehouse. From this, objects of the goods loop are fed through their entrance opening. For the continuous continuation of the discharged objects, the lock exit side preferably has a horizontal or slightly downward sloping path, which can be formed by a guide level, a taxiway or a belt conveyor.
Ausfuhrungsbeispiele der Erfindung sine in der Zeichnung dargestellt. Es zeigen rein schematisch:Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing. It shows purely schematically:
Fig. 1 eine axonometrische Darstellung einer erfin- dungsgemassen Warenschleuse m t einem quaαerfor- migen, horizontal verlaufenden Schleusenkanal;1 shows an axonometric representation of a goods lock according to the invention with a quaα-shaped, horizontally running lock channel;
Fig. 2- 7 einzelne Phasen des Ausschleusungsverfahrens .Fig. 2- 7 individual phases of the rejection process.
Fig. 8, 9 em weiteres Beispiel für eine erfmdungsgemässe Warenschleuse;Fig. 8, 9 em another example of an inventive goods lock;
Fig. 10, 11 ein weiteres Beispiel für eine erfindur.gsger.a- sse Warenschleuse.10, 11 a further example of an inventive goods lock.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine bevorzugte Ausfuhrungsforn der erf - dungsgemassen Warenschleuse. Diese umfasst einen Schieu- senkanal 1 mit einer Eingangsoffnur.g 10 und einer Ausgangsoffnung 14. Der Schleusenkanal ist vorliegend quaderförmig und von Wandelementen 2, 3 und einem Bodenelement 4 begrenzt. Die Ausgangsoffnung 14 ist mit einem Öffnungs- und Schliessmechanismus 5 mit einem Hubtor 5a als Schleusenausgangstor bzw. zweites Schliesselement verschliessbar . Alternativ kann ein einzelnes Schiebetor, ein Schiebetor mit gegeneinander laufender. Flügeln, ein Stemmtor oder eine Kombination aus Stemm.- und Hubtor eingesetzt werden. Die Eingangsöffnung 10 kann mit einem ersten Schliesselement 9 als Schleuseneingangstor verschlossen werden.1 shows a preferred embodiment of the goods lock according to the invention. This comprises a shooting channel 1 with an entrance opening g 10 and one Exit opening 14. The lock channel is cuboid in the present case and delimited by wall elements 2, 3 and a base element 4. The exit opening 14 can be closed with an opening and closing mechanism 5 with a lifting gate 5a as a lock exit gate or second closing element. Alternatively, a single sliding gate, a sliding gate with counter-running. Sashes, a mortised gate or a combination of mortised and lifting gate can be used. The entrance opening 10 can be closed with a first closing element 9 as a lock entrance gate.
Die Schleusenkammer bzw. der Schleusenkanal 1 ist derart zu dimensionieren, dass jedes einzelne durc diesen Kanal zu schleusende Gut darin zumindest einzeln zwischen den beiden Toren 5a, 9 eingeschlossen werden kann. Es können auch mehrere Güter gemeinsam ausgeschleust werden. Der Kanal 1 kann auch in einer anderen Form, z.B. rohrförmig, und die Tore darauf abgestimmt gestaltet werden. Darüberhinaus m.uss der Schleusenkanal nicht horizontal liegen, sondern kann in einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Ebenen angeordnet werden.The lock chamber or lock channel 1 is to be dimensioned such that each individual item to be locked through this channel can be enclosed at least individually between the two gates 5a, 9. Several goods can also be removed together. Channel 1 can also be in another form, e.g. tubular, and the gates can be designed accordingly. In addition, the lock channel does not have to be horizontal, but can be arranged in a variety of different levels.
Das Schleusenausgangstor 5a ist ein Hubtor, das entlang der Ebene 6 der Ausgangsoffnung 14 zwischen einer Umrahmung 7 der Ausgangsoffnung 14 und der Führung 8 des Schleusenausgangstors 5a nach oben und unten bewegt werden kann. Das Schleusenausgangstor 5a wird imir.er nur während kurzer Phasen geöffnet, d.h. in die Stellung „oben" gehoben. In der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Bereitschafts- stellung versperrt das Tor 5a den Zugang zum Schleusenkanal 1. Das Schliesselement 9 befindet sich dagegen in einem, solchen Abstand von der Eingangsoffnung 10, dass die Eingangsöffnung 10 zum Einbringen von Gegenständen in den Schleusenkanal 1 offen ist. Damit können zwischen Schleuseneingangstor bzw. SchliesselementThe lock exit gate 5a is a lifting gate that can be moved up and down along the plane 6 of the exit opening 14 between a frame 7 of the exit opening 14 and the guide 8 of the lock exit gate 5a. The lock exit gate 5a is only opened during short phases, ie raised to the "up" position. In the ready position shown in FIG. 1, the gate 5a blocks access to the lock channel 1. The closing element 9, on the other hand, is located in one , such a distance from the input opening 10 that the input opening 10 for introducing Objects in the lock channel 1 is open. This allows you to choose between the lock entrance gate or locking element
9 und der Ebene 11 der Eingangsöff ung 10 Waren für das Durchschleusen positioniert werden. Das Schleuseneingangs- tor 9 ist cerart konzipiert, dass es die Eingangsöffnung9 and the level 11 of the entry opening 10 goods are positioned for the passage through. The lock entrance gate 9 is designed so that it is the entrance opening
10 im wesentlichen bündig abschliessen und kolbenartig durch den Kanal 1 bis zur Ebene 6 der Ausgangsoffnung 14 bewegt werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann das Schleuseneingangstor bzw. Schliesselement 9 auszuschleu- sende Waren nach Art einer Kolbenpumpe durch den Kanal 1 und durch die Ausgangsoffnung 14 sc ieben. Das Schliesselement 9 dient daher als Fördereinrichtung 18 zum. Durchfördern von Gegenständen durch den Kanal 1. Als Alternative können die Güter mit Hilfe eines förder- technischen Systems auf dem Kanalboden durch die Schleuse transportiert werden, wobei das Schliesselement 9 in diesem Fall hauptsächlich Absperrfunktion hat, wie in Fig. 8 und 9 gezeigt. Beim Austritt der Güter aus der Ausgangsoff ung 14 nimmt das erste Schliesselement 9 für kurze Zeit die Funktion des Schleusenausgangstors wahr, bis nach dem Ausstoss der Waren aus dem Schleusenkanal 1 das wieder abgesenkte zweite Schliesselement 5a die Ausgangsoff ung 14 abschliesst. Dieses Prinzip verhindert das Eindringen durch die Ausgangsoffnung 14 in die Schleusenkammer 1 oder weiter und vermindert das Einklemm.- risiko beim Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung 14. Die Verletzungsgefahr wird zusätzlich dadurch vermindert, dass der untere Abschnitt 12 des Schleusenausgangstors 5a beim. Schliessen weder in eine Nut gesenkt noch an einen Anschlag geführt wird, sondern lediglich bis zur bzw. unterhalb der Bodenebene 4 des Schleusenkanals geführt wird. Fig. 2 zeigt schematisch vereinfacht die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Bereitschaftsstellung der Warenschleuse. Das Schliesselement 9 befindet sich in einem Abstand von der Eingangsöffnung 10 des Schleusenkanals 1. Die Ausgangs- Öffnung 14 ist durch das Tor 5a verschlossen. Zusätzlich gezeigt ist eine von der Boden- oder Förderebene 4 schräg nach unten wegführende Führungsbahn 16, hier eine Rollbahn. Diese stellt sicher, dass aus dem Schleusenkanal 1 ausgestossene Waren aus dem Bereich der Ausgangsoffnung bewegt werden, damit diese die Ausgangsoffnung 14 nicht versperren .10 close essentially flush and can be moved like a piston through channel 1 to level 6 of exit opening 14. In this way, the lock entrance gate or closing element 9 can push goods to be discharged through the channel 1 and through the exit opening 14 in the manner of a piston pump. The closing element 9 therefore serves as a conveyor 18 for. Transporting objects through the channel 1. As an alternative, the goods can be transported by means of a conveyor system on the channel floor through the lock, in which case the closing element 9 mainly has a locking function, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. When the goods exit the exit opening 14, the first closing element 9 takes on the function of the lock exit gate for a short time until after the goods have been ejected from the lock channel 1, the second closing element 5a, which has been lowered again, closes the exit opening 14. This principle prevents penetration through the exit opening 14 into the lock chamber 1 or further and reduces the risk of being trapped when the exit opening 14 is closed. The risk of injury is further reduced by the fact that the lower section 12 of the lock exit gate 5a at. Closing is neither lowered into a groove nor guided to a stop, but is only guided to or below the floor level 4 of the lock channel. Fig. 2 shows schematically simplified the ready position of the goods lock shown in Fig. 1. The closing element 9 is located at a distance from the entrance opening 10 of the lock channel 1. The exit opening 14 is closed by the gate 5a. Also shown is a guideway 16, here a runway, leading obliquely downward from the floor or conveying plane 4. This ensures that goods ejected from the lock channel 1 are moved out of the area of the exit opening so that they do not block the exit opening 14.
Fig. 3 zeigt einen zwischen Schleuseneingangstor 9 und Schleusenkanaleingangsöffnung 10 positionierten auszuschleusenden Gegenstand 15. Der Gegenstand 15 wird von einem fördertechnischen System 17, z.B. einer Hubvorrichtung oder einem horizontalen Transportschlitten oder band, zwischen die geöffnete Eingangsöffnung 10 der Warenschleuse und das Schliesselement 9 in Bereitschaftsstellung transportiert und so positioniert, dass er durch seitlichen Druck in den Schleusenkanal 1 eingeschoben werden kann. Anschliessend schiebt das Schliesselement 9, das als Eingangsschleuse wirkt, das auszuschleusende Gut 15 in den und durch den Schleusenkanal 1. Dadurch wird die Eingangsöffnung 10 geschlossen.Fig. 3 shows an object 15 to be discharged positioned between the lock entrance gate 9 and lock channel entrance opening 10. The object 15 is conveyed by a conveyor system 17, e.g. a lifting device or a horizontal transport carriage or belt, transported between the open entrance opening 10 of the goods lock and the locking element 9 in the ready position and positioned so that it can be pushed into the lock channel 1 by lateral pressure. The closing element 9, which acts as an entrance lock, then pushes the material 15 to be removed into and through the lock channel 1. This closes the entrance opening 10.
Fig. 4 zeigt das Gut in der geschlossenen Schleusenkammer. Sobald sich der Gegenstand 15 vollständig innerhalb des Schleusenkanals 1 befindet und die Ξingangsöffnung 10 geschlossen ist, wird die Ausgangsoffnung 14 durch Öffnung des zweiten Schliesselements 5a freigegeben. Das zweite Schliesselement 5a wird angehoben, wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt. Das erste Schliesselement 9 ist so gestaltet, dass es den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt la des Schleusenkanals 1 - i n ¬Fig. 4 shows the goods in the closed lock chamber. As soon as the object 15 is completely inside the lock channel 1 and the entrance opening 10 is closed, the exit opening 14 is opened by opening the second closing element 5a. The second closing element 5a is raised, as shown in FIG. 5. The first closing element 9 is designed such that it covers the section la of the lock channel 1 on the input side - in ¬
zwischen Schliesselement 9 und Eingangsoffnung 10 vom ausgangsseitigen Abschnitt lb des Schleusenkanals 1 zwischen Schliesselement 9 und Ausgangsoffnung 14 zu trennen imstande ist. Damit ist bei geöffneter Ausgangs- offnung 14 kein Einwirken von Aussen auf den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt la möglich, und es können keine Personen oder Gegenstande in den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt la gelangen.between closing element 9 and entrance opening 10 is able to separate from the exit-side section 1b of the lock channel 1 between closing element 9 and exit opening 14. With the outlet opening 14 open, it is therefore not possible for outside portion 1 to act on the entry-side section 1 a, and no persons or objects can get into the entry-side section 1 a.
Fig. 5 zeigt αie Schleusenkammer 1 mit geöffnetem Offnungs- und Schliessmechanismus 5 bzw. geöffnetem zweiten Schliesselement 5a. Ist diese Position erreicht, befordert das Schliesselement 9 den Gegenstand 15 in schiebender Weise durch die Ausgangsoffnung 14 aus den Schleusenkanal 1.FIG. 5 shows the lock chamber 1 with the opening and closing mechanism 5 open and the second closing element 5a open. Once this position has been reached, the closing element 9 pushes the object 15 in a pushing manner through the exit opening 14 from the lock channel 1.
Fig. 6 zeigt das durchgeschleuste Gut 15 und das die Ausgangsoffnung 14 versperrende Schliesselement 9. Das Schliesselement 9 wird bis zur Ebene 6 der Ausgangsoffnung 14 gefahren, um ein Eindringen in den Schleusenkanal 1 zu verhindern. Das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Abschnitts lo ist in dieser Phase gegenüber dem Gesamtvolumen des Schleusenkanals 1 zu vernachlässigen bzw. strebt gegen Null. Damit wiro auch sichergestellt, dass das Scr.leusen- ausgangstor 5a problemlos geschlossen werden kann, mde dieses in der Ebene 6 der Ausgangsoffnung und damit - wie in Fig. 7 dargestellt - parallel zur Vorderflacne des Schliesselements 9 gesenkt wird.6 shows the material 15 that has passed through and the closing element 9 blocking the exit opening 14. The closing element 9 is moved to level 6 of the exit opening 14 in order to prevent penetration into the lock channel 1. The volume of the exit-side section lo is negligible in this phase compared to the total volume of the lock channel 1 or tends towards zero. So that it is also ensured that the scr.leuse exit gate 5a can be closed without any problems, it must be lowered in level 6 of the exit opening and thus - as shown in FIG. 7 - parallel to the front flap of the closing element 9.
Der Arbeitszyklus der Warenschleuse wirα abgeschlossen, indem das erste Schliesselement 9 aus dem Schleusenkanal gefahren und die Bereitschaftsstellung genass Fig. 2 wieder hergestellt. Zur Bewegung des ersten Schliesselements 9 entlang der Längsachse des Schleusenkanals 1 wird ein geeignetes Antriebssystem verwendet. Sobald das erste Schliesselement 9 die Ebene 6 der Ausgangsoffnung 14 erreicht hat, wird das Antriebssystem, des Schliesselements 9 angehalten. Nach dem Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung 14 wird das Schliesselement 9 in seine Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt. Die Bewegungen des Schliesselements 9 und des Ausgangstores 5 werden mit einer nicht dargestellten Steuereinheit aufeinander abgestimmt.The work cycle of the goods lock is completed by moving the first locking element 9 out of the lock channel and restoring the ready position to FIG. 2. A suitable drive system is used to move the first closing element 9 along the longitudinal axis of the lock channel 1. As soon as the first closing element 9 has reached level 6 of the exit opening 14, the drive system of the closing element 9 is stopped. After the exit opening 14 has been closed, the closing element 9 is moved back into its starting position. The movements of the closing element 9 and the exit gate 5 are coordinated with one another using a control unit (not shown).
Fig. 8 und 9 zeigen ein weiteres Beispiel für eine erfindungsgemässe Warenschleuse mit einer Fördereinrichtung 18 zum Ausschleusen eines Gegenstands 15 und einem hauptsächlich zum. Absperren verwendeten ersten Schliess- element 9' . Die Fördereinrichtung 18 umfasst einen Bandförderer 18' , dessen Förderband den Boden 4 des Schleusenkanals 1 bildet oder in der Bodenebene liegt. Mit einem Schieber 19 wird ein Gegenstand 15 auf dem Bandförderer 18' abgestellt. Beim Hineinschieben gleitet der Gegenstand 15 über das in eine horizontale Lage verschwenkte erste Schliesselement 9' , das mit dem Fördersystem 18 verschwenkbar verbunden ist. Zum Schliessen der Eingangsöffnung 10 wird es in die vertikale Lage verschwenkt, wie in Fig. 8 gestrichelt dargestellt. Wenn das Fördersystem. 18 in Gang gesetzt wird, wird der Gegenstand 15 aus dem Kanal 1 ausgestossen und gleichzeitig das Schliesselement 9' auf die Ausgangs- öffnung 14 zu bewegt.8 and 9 show a further example of a goods lock according to the invention with a conveyor device 18 for discharging an object 15 and one mainly for. Barriers used first closing element 9 '. The conveyor device 18 comprises a belt conveyor 18 ', the conveyor belt of which forms the floor 4 of the lock channel 1 or lies in the floor plane. An object 15 is placed on the belt conveyor 18 'with a slide 19. When pushed in, the object 15 slides over the first closing element 9 ′ pivoted into a horizontal position, which is pivotably connected to the conveyor system 18. To close the inlet opening 10, it is pivoted into the vertical position, as shown in dashed lines in FIG. 8. If the conveyor system. 18 is set in motion, the object 15 is ejected from the channel 1 and at the same time the closing element 9 'is moved towards the exit opening 14.
Es ist auch möglich, anstelle des abklappbaren Schliesselements 9' ein Element als Schliesselement 9 zu verwenden, das beim. Ausschleusen eines Gegenstands zumIt is also possible to use an element as the closing element 9 instead of the hinged closing element 9 '. Ejecting an object to the
Abtrennen des eingangsseitigen Kanalabschnitts la synchron mit dem Förderband mitbewegt wird, ohne selbst aktiv den Gegenstand 15 zu fördern. Dies ist schematisch in den Figuren 10 und 11 gezeigt. Beispielsweise kann der in Fig. 8, 9 gezeigte Schieber 19 als erstes Schliesselement 9 dienen, wobei das abklappbare Element 9' in diesem Fall entbehrlich ist. Separation of the input-side channel section la synchronously is moved with the conveyor belt without actively promoting the object 15 itself. This is shown schematically in FIGS. 10 and 11. For example, the slide 19 shown in FIGS. 8, 9 can serve as the first closing element 9, the foldable element 9 'being unnecessary in this case.

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1. Warenschleuse zum Ausschleusen von wenigstens einem Gegenstand (15), umfassend einen Schleusenkanal (1) mit einer Eingangsoffnung (10) und einer Ausgangsoffnung (14), eine Forαereinrichtung (18) zum Fordern des wenigstens einen Gegenstands (15) im Schleusenkanal (1) zur Ausgangsoffnung (14) und einen Offnungs- und Schliess ecnanismus (5) für die Ausgangsoffnung (14), mit αen die Ausgangsoffnung (14) zur Abgabe von Gegenstanαen (15) geöffnet v/erden kann, wobei em erstes Schliesselement (9, 9') in den Schleusenkanal (1) einbringbar und zur Ausgangsoffnung (14) bewegbar ist, das den eingangsseitigen Abschnitt (la) des Schleusenkanals derart vom ausgangsseitigen Abschnitt (lb) des Schleusenkanals1. goods lock for discharging at least one object (15), comprising a lock channel (1) with an entrance opening (10) and an exit opening (14), a shaping device (18) for conveying the at least one object (15) in the lock channel (1 ) to the exit opening (14) and an opening and closing ecnanism (5) for the exit opening (14), with which the exit opening (14) for dispensing objects (15) can be opened / closed, whereby a first closing element (9, 9 ') can be introduced into the lock channel (1) and can be moved to the exit opening (14), which separates the entry-side section (la) of the lock channel from the exit-side section (lb) of the lock channel
(1) zu trennen imstande ist, dass be geöffneter(1) able to separate that be open
Ausgangsoffnung (14) ein Einwirken von aussen durch die Ausgangsoffnung (14) auf den eingangsseitigenOutput opening (14) an action from the outside through the output opening (14) on the input side
Abschnitt (la) erschwert ist.Section (la) is difficult.
2. Warenschleuse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Schliesselerent (9) derart zur Ausgangsoffnung (14) bewegbar ist, αass das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Schleusenkanal- abschnitts (lb) beim Ausschleusen des wenigstens einen Gegenstands (15) sukzessive vermindert wird, vorzugsweise gegen Null geht.2. goods lock according to claim 1, characterized in that the first locking element (9) is movable to the exit opening (14) such that the volume of the exit-side lock channel section (lb) is successively reduced when the at least one object (15) is discharged, preferably goes to zero.
3. Warenschleuse nach Ansprucn 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Schliesselerent (9,3. Goods lock according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first key element (9,
9') einen Teil der Fordereinrichtung (18) bildet und imstande ist, wenigstens einen den Schleusenkanal (1) eingebrachten Gegenstand (15) in den Bereich der9 ') forms part of the delivery device (18) and is capable of at least one of the lock channel (1) introduced object (15) in the area of
Ausgangsoffnung (14) zu fordern, insbesondere in denExit opening (14) to demand, especially in the
Schleusenkanal, durch den Schleusenkanal und/oder aus dem Schleusenkanal zu schieben.Lock channel, to push through the lock channel and / or out of the lock channel.
. Warenschleuse nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Forderemricntung (18) das erste Scnliesselement (9, 9') zur Ausgangsoffnung (14) zu bewegen imstanαe ist., Goods lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying device (18) is constantly moving the first closing element (9, 9 ') to the exit opening (14).
5. Warenschleuse nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, αadurch gekennzeichnet, αass das erste5. goods lock according to one of the preceding claims, α Characterized, αass the first
Schliesselement (9, 9') wenigstens teilweise luftdurchlässig ist.Closing element (9, 9 ') is at least partially permeable to air.
6. Warenschleuse nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch eine Steuereinheit, die die Ausgangsoffnung (14) erst öffnet, wenn das erste Schliesselement (9, 9') in αen Schleusenkanal (1) eingebracht ist, und die Ausgangsoffnung (14) schliesst, wenn der wenigstens e ne Gegenstard (15) ausgeschleust wurαe und sich das Scnliesselerent (9, 9') im Bereich der Ausgangsoffnung (14) befindet, wobei das Schliesselement vorzugsweise a_s dem Bereich oer Ausgangsoffnung (14) erst wegbewegt wird, wenn die Ausgangsoffnung (14) wiecer vom Offnungs- und Schliessmechamsmus (5) geschlossen ist.6. goods lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control unit which only opens the exit opening (14) when the first closing element (9, 9 ') is introduced into the lock channel (1) and closes the exit opening (14), when the at least one object (15) has been removed and the closing element (9, 9 ') is in the area of the exit opening (14), the closing element preferably being moved away from the area of the exit opening (14) only when the exit opening ( 14) is closed by the opening and closing mechanism (5).
7. Warenschleuse nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, αadurcn gekennzeichnet, cass der Offnungs- und Schliessmechamsmus (5) ein zweites Schliesselement (5a) in Form eines Tores umfasst, mit dem die Ausgangsoffnung (14) verschlossen werden kann, wobei beim Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung (14) die in Bewegungsrichtung vordere Kante (12) des zweiten Schliesselements (5a) entlang des ersten Schliesselements (9, 9' ) , vorzugsweise in unmittelbarer Nähe zu diesem, bewegt wird.7. goods lock according to one of the preceding claims, αadurcn marked, cass the opening and closing mechanism (5) comprises a second closing element (5a) in the form of a gate with which the exit opening (14) can be closed, wherein when the exit opening ( 14) the front edge in the direction of movement (12) of the second closing element (5a) is moved along the first closing element (9, 9 '), preferably in close proximity to the latter.
8. Warenschleuse nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Schliesselement (5a) zum Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung (14) in seiner Ebene bewegt wird.8. goods lock according to claim 7, characterized in that the second closing element (5a) for closing the exit opening (14) is moved in its plane.
9. Warenschleuse nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die vordere Kante (12) des zweiten Schliesselements (5a) von etwaigen im 3ereich der Ausgangsoffnung (14) angeordneten Vorsprüngen oder Kanter. beabstandet ist, wenn das zweite Schliesselement (5a) die Ausgangsoffnung (14) verschliesst , um die Gefahr des Einklemmens beim Schliessvorgang zu vermindern.9. goods lock according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the front edge (12) of the second closing element (5a) of any projections or canters arranged in the area of the exit opening (14). is spaced when the second closing element (5a) closes the exit opening (14) in order to reduce the risk of getting caught during the closing process.
10. Warenschleuse nach einem der verangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fördereinrichtung (18) einen Bandförderer (18') umfasst, der im Bodenbereich des Schlεusenkan ls (1) angeordnet ist.10. The goods lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveyor device (18) comprises a belt conveyor (18 ') which is arranged in the bottom region of the lock channel (1).
11. Verfahren zum Ausschleusen von wenigstens einem Gegenstand mit einer Warenschleuse nach einem der Ansprüche I bis 8, bei welchem wenigstens ein Gegenstand (15) durch die Eingangsöffnu g (10) in den Schleusenkanal (1) eingebracht und durch die Ausgangsoffnung (14) abgegeben wird, wobei die Ausgangsoffnung (14) erst geöffnet wird, nachdem der Gegenstand (15) und das erste Schliesselement (9, 9') in den Schleusenkanal (1) eingebracht wurden, wobei der Gegenstand (15) und das erste Schliesselement (9, 9') zur Ausgangsoffnung (14) 'bewegt werden, so dass das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Schleusenkanal- abschnitts (lb) zwischen dem Schliesselement (9, 9') und der Ausgangsoffnung (14) sukzessive vermindert wird, und wobei die Ausgangsoffnung (14) nach dem Ausschleusen des Gegenstands (15) geschlossen wird.11. A method for discharging at least one object with a product lock according to one of claims I to 8, in which at least one object (15) through the entry opening (10) in the lock channel (1) and released through the exit opening (14) The exit opening (14) is only opened after the object (15) and the first closing element (9, 9 ') have been introduced into the lock channel (1), the object (15) and the first closing element (9, 9 ') to the exit opening (14)' so that the volume of the exit-side lock channel section (lb) between the closing element (9, 9 ') and the exit opening (14) is successively reduced, and the exit opening (14) is closed after the object (15) has been discharged.
12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Schliesselement (9, 9') erst in seine Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt wird, nachdem die Ausgangsoffnung (14) geschlossen wurde.12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that the first closing element (9, 9 ') is only moved back to its starting position after the exit opening (14) has been closed.
13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Schleusenkanalabschnitts (lb) beim Ausschleusen im wesentlichen derart reduziert wird, dass der ausgangsseitige Schleusenkanalabschnitt (lb) beim Schliessen der Ausgangsoffnung (14) keine Gegenstände, Personen oder Tiere aufzunehmen imstande ist, wobei das Volumen des ausgangsseitigen Schleusenkanalabschnitts (lb) vorzugsweise auf Null reduziert wird.13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the volume of the outlet-side lock channel section (lb) is reduced substantially in such a way that the outlet-side lock channel section (lb) when the exit opening (14) is closed, no objects, people or animals is capable, the volume of the outlet-side lock channel section (lb) is preferably reduced to zero.
14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, 12 oder 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Schliesselement (9, 9') den wenigstens einen auszuschleusenden Gegenstand (15) in den Schleusenkanal (1) und/oder durch den Schleusenkanal (1) und/oder aus dem Schleusenkanai (1) fördert, vorzugsweise schiebt. 14. The method according to claim 11, 12 or 13, characterized in that the first closing element (9, 9 ') the at least one object to be discharged (15) into the lock channel (1) and / or through the lock channel (1) and / or promotes from the lock canal (1), preferably pushes.
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