EP1226557A1 - Locker arrangement for storing and depositing objects - Google Patents

Locker arrangement for storing and depositing objects

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EP1226557A1
EP1226557A1 EP00967756A EP00967756A EP1226557A1 EP 1226557 A1 EP1226557 A1 EP 1226557A1 EP 00967756 A EP00967756 A EP 00967756A EP 00967756 A EP00967756 A EP 00967756A EP 1226557 A1 EP1226557 A1 EP 1226557A1
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locker arrangement
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Klaus-Peter RÖHL
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Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/0014—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for vending, access and use of specific services not covered anywhere else in G07F17/00
    • 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
    • G07F17/13—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 the containers being a postal pick-up locker
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F10/00—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
    • A47F10/02—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus

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  • Locker arrangement for storing and depositing items
  • the invention relates to a locker arrangement for storing and depositing objects, comprising a plurality of cuboid compartments, each of which can be locked by a lockable flap, and an operating and control unit with an operating panel and a data processing unit for managing the compartments and for controlling locking devices. which are assigned to the respective flaps.
  • a locker arrangement of the type mentioned above is known for example from DE 197 16 138 A.
  • Such a locker arrangement is primarily intended for the sale of goods which the customer can order by telephone, for example.
  • the goods are then deposited by the delivery company in the locker arrangement, where the customer can pick them up.
  • the customer For this purpose, he must identify himself at the operating and control unit and / or pay the goods in cash in a manner known per se. If it is ensured in this way that the delivery company receives its money and only the authorized customer has access to the compartment with the ordered goods, the locking device of the compartment in question is activated so that the customer can remove the goods.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a locker arrangement of the type mentioned, which allows simple means to cool only the goods that need it.
  • This object is achieved in that mobile electrical coolers are assigned to the compartments and that each compartment has an electrical connection connected to a power supply for supplying a cooler insertable into the compartment.
  • each compartment can thus be used optionally for receiving goods to be cooled or not to be cooled. If easily perishable foods are to be kept in the compartment, they are packed in the cool box. This is inserted into the compartment and connected to the connector so that the goods are cooled in the required manner. Different cooling levels can be set so that normal foods, but also frozen foods, can be stored at least for a limited time. If this is not necessary, the goods are placed directly in the compartment. This significantly reduces the cooling effort for the locker arrangement compared to the known solution.
  • the electrical connection in the respective compartment is a plug part that can be connected to a complementary mating plug part on the cool box, so that the electrical connection is extremely simple.
  • the plug part can be arranged on the compartment rear wall, so that the plug connection can be made or interrupted by pushing the cooling box in or out.
  • a locking device which can be controlled by means of the data processing unit is preferably provided in each compartment for locking a cooling box inserted into the respective compartment.
  • this offers the possibility that the customer can take the cool box with him if, for example, he has previously paid a deposit fee for the cool box with his identification and payment of the purchase price. If he does not need the cool box, he can simply remove the goods from the cool box.
  • the plug part in the respective compartment is a plug socket used in motor vehicle interiors and the power supply delivers a voltage corresponding to the usual motor vehicle on-board voltage.
  • the plug part in the respective compartment is a plug socket used in motor vehicle interiors and the power supply delivers a voltage corresponding to the usual motor vehicle on-board voltage.
  • the mating connector on the cool box is expediently connected to the cooling unit of the cool box via a connecting cable.
  • a connecting cable In order to get the possibility to connect the cooler to the electrical connection of the compartment simply by pushing it into the compartment, it is useful if the cooler has a compartment for the connection cable and the mating connector on onedeboxau touchwa ⁇ d is lockable.
  • the mating connector is locked on the cool box outer wall. If the customer takes the cool box with him and wants to connect it to the on-board socket in his car, he releases the lock and can use the length of the connecting cable.
  • a switch which can be controlled by the operating and control unit is preferably arranged in the line between the power supply of the locker arrangement or the respective compartment and the plug part of the respective compartment. As soon as the customer has removed the goods from the cool box remaining in the compartment, this can be switched off or operated with reduced cooling capacity in order to save energy.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic front view of a locker arrangement according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic, partially sectioned side view of an individual locker with a cool box arranged therein.
  • the locker arrangement shown in FIG. 1, generally designated 10, contains a multiplicity of cuboid compartments 12, each of which can be closed by a door or flap 14, and an operating and control unit 16.
  • the lockers 12 can be part of a single shelf or also each of a box can be formed, the entire arrangement is formed by stacking these boxes.
  • the operating and control unit 16 has a control panel 18 with a display device 20, a keyboard 22, an input slot 24 for credit and / or identification cards, input slots 26 and 28 for coin money or banknotes and a money return compartment 30.
  • a data processing device 32 and a power supply 34 are also indicated by dashed lines.
  • Figure 2 shows a single compartment with an electric cool box 36 arranged therein.
  • This consists of a box-shaped housing 38 which contains in its lower part a space 40 for a cooling unit, not shown, and a receiving compartment 42 for a connecting cable 44 and on the front side by a Door 46 is closed.
  • the connecting cable 44 connects the cooling unit to a plug 48 which is inserted into a socket 52 arranged on the rear wall 50 of the compartment 12.
  • This plug socket is a socket, such as is installed for example for cigarette lighters in motor vehicles.
  • Other electrical devices that can be operated with the on-board voltage of a motor vehicle, usually 12 or 24 volts, can also be connected to these plug sockets for cigarette lighters.
  • the socket 52 is connected to the power supply 34 via a line 54 and a switch 56, which in turn is connected via a control line 58 to the data processing unit 32 and can be controlled by it, but at least opened and closed.
  • a suitable locking device is arranged, for example, on the rear wall 50 of the compartment and, in the exemplary embodiment shown, comprises a latching hook 60 which engages in an eyelet 62 arranged on the rear wall of the cool box 36 and by an adjusting mechanism (not shown in more detail), for example an electromagnet 64, in a Release position can be moved.
  • This adjusting mechanism 64 is over a control line 66 in connection with the data processing unit 32, which further also controls a locking mechanism 70 for locking the flap 14 of the compartment 12 via a control line 68.
  • blower 72 In the locker arrangement there is also a blower 72, the suction opening of which is connected to the compartments 12 via lines (not shown) in order to vent them. Ventilation openings 74 are formed in the flaps 14, through which ambient air can enter the compartments 12.
  • the goods to be cooled are located in the cool box 36, which in turn is arranged in the compartment 12, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the cooling unit is connected to the power supply 34 via the plug connection 48, 52 and the line 54.
  • the switch 56 is closed so that the cooling unit can work.
  • the cool box is locked in the compartment 12 via the locking device 60, 62, 64.
  • the customer If the customer has pre-ordered the goods, he must first identify himself on the operating unit 16 so that another customer does not take the pre-ordered goods with him. If the price for the goods has not already been debited from a customer account, this is done during identification or the customer pays the purchase price in cash using the facility 26, 28, 30. After the customer has been identified and it has been ensured that the supplier receives or has received its purchase price, the customer is shown the compartment by means of the display device and the locking device 70 is opened so that the customer can remove the goods from the cool box 36 after opening the flap 14 and the cool box door 46. If the customer wishes to take the cool box with him in order to keep the goods cool even during transport, he must inform the control unit 16 of this via the control panel.
  • the data processing unit 32 controls the locking mechanism 64 and thus the hook 60 into a release position so that the cool box 36 can be removed from the compartment 12, at the same time the plug connection 48 , 52 is interrupted.
  • the customer closes the flap 14 of the compartment 12, detaches the plug 48, which is held on the rear wall of the cool box 36, for example with the aid of a bayonet catch, from the cool box and pulls the connecting cable 44 out of the receiving compartment 42, so that he can easily insert the plug 48 into the socket of the cigarette lighter in his motor vehicle.
  • the data processing unit 32 controls the switch 56 in such a way that the line 54 to the cool box 36 is interrupted and the cooling unit is switched off.

Abstract

The invention relates to locker arrangement for storing and depositing objects. The inventive arrangement has a plurality of cuboid compartments (12) which can be locked by a lockable flap (14) respectively and an operating and control unit comprising a control panel and a data processing unit (32) for administering the compartments (12) and for controlling the locking devices (70) for the respective flaps. Mobile, electric cooling boxes (36) are allocated to the compartments (12). Each compartment (12) is provided with an electric connection (52) which is connected to a current supply (34) and is used for supplying a cooling box (36) that can be slid into the compartment (12).

Description

Schließfachanordnunq zur Aufbewahrung und Abgabe von Gegenständen Locker arrangement for storing and depositing items
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schließfachanordnung zur Aufbewahrung und Abgabe von Gegenständen, umfassend eine Vielzahl von quaderförmigen Fächern, die jeweils durch eine verriegelbare Klappe verschließbar sind, und eine Bedien- und Steuereinheit mit einem Bedienfeld und einer Datenverarbeitungseinheit zur Verwaltung der Fächer und zum Steuern von Verriegelungseinrichtungen, die den jeweiligen Klappen zugeordnet sind.The invention relates to a locker arrangement for storing and depositing objects, comprising a plurality of cuboid compartments, each of which can be locked by a lockable flap, and an operating and control unit with an operating panel and a data processing unit for managing the compartments and for controlling locking devices. which are assigned to the respective flaps.
Eine Schließfachanordnung der vorstehend genannten Art ist beispielsweise aus der DE 197 16 138 A bekannt. Eine solche Schließfachanordnung ist in erster Linie zum Verkauf von Waren bestimmt, die der Kunde beispielsweise fernmündlich bestellen kann. Die Waren werden dann von der Lieferfirma in der Schließfachanordnung abgelegt, wo sie der Kunde abholen kann. Hierzu muß er sich an der Bedien- und Steuereinheit identifizieren und/oder die Waren in an sich bekannter Weise bar bezahlen. Ist auf diese Weise sichergestellt, daß die Lieferfirma ihr Geld erhält und nur der berechtigte Kunde Zugriff zu dem Fach mit den bestellten Waren erhält, wird die Verriegelungseinrichtung des betreffenden Faches freigeschaltet, so daß der Kunde die Waren entnehmen kann.A locker arrangement of the type mentioned above is known for example from DE 197 16 138 A. Such a locker arrangement is primarily intended for the sale of goods which the customer can order by telephone, for example. The goods are then deposited by the delivery company in the locker arrangement, where the customer can pick them up. For this purpose, he must identify himself at the operating and control unit and / or pay the goods in cash in a manner known per se. If it is ensured in this way that the delivery company receives its money and only the authorized customer has access to the compartment with the ordered goods, the locking device of the compartment in question is activated so that the customer can remove the goods.
Probleme bereitet bei diesen Anordnungen der Vertrieb von leicht verderblichen Lebensmitteln, die gekühlt werden müssen. Bei der Anordnung gemäß der DE 197 16 138 A wird ein die Fächer enthaltendes Regal in ein Gehäuse eingeschoben, das insgesamt kühlbar ist und auf seiner Vorderseite den Zugriff zu den einzelnen Fächern ermöglichende Klappen hat. Nachteilig an dieser Lösung ist, daß das gesamte Gehäuse gekühlt werden muß, auch wenn sich nur in einem Teil der Fächer Gegenstände befinden, die gekühlt werden müssen.Problems with these arrangements are the distribution of perishable foods that need to be refrigerated. In the arrangement according to DE 197 16 138 A, a shelf containing the compartments is inserted into a housing which can be cooled as a whole and has access to the individual compartments on its front side which allows access to the individual compartments. A disadvantage of this solution is that the entire housing has to be cooled, even if there are only parts of the compartments that need to be cooled.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Schließfachanordnung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, die es mit einfachen Mittel erlaubt, nur die Waren zu kühlen, die dies auch benötigen. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß den Fächern mobile elektrische Kühlboxen zugeordnet sind und daß jedes Fach einen mit einer Stromversorgung verbundenen elektrischen Anschluß zum Versorgen einer in das Fach einschiebbaren Kühlbox hat.The invention has for its object to provide a locker arrangement of the type mentioned, which allows simple means to cool only the goods that need it. This object is achieved in that mobile electrical coolers are assigned to the compartments and that each compartment has an electrical connection connected to a power supply for supplying a cooler insertable into the compartment.
Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Schließfachanordnung kann jedes Fach also wahlweise zur Aufnahme von zu kühlenden oder nicht zu kühlenden Waren genutzt werden. Sollen leicht verderbliche Lebensmittel in dem Fach aufbewahrt werden, so werden sie in die Kühlbox gepackt. Diese wird in das Fach eingeschoben und mit dem Anschluß verbunden, so daß die Waren in der erforderlichen Weise gekühlt werden. Dabei können unterschiedliche Kühlstufen einstellbar sein, so daß normale Lebensmittel, aber auch Tiefkühlkost zumindest für eine begrenzte Zeit aufbewahrt werden kann. Ist dies nicht erforderlich, werden die Waren direkt in dem Fach abgelegt. Dadurch reduziert sich der Kühlaufwand für die Schiießfachanordnung gegenüber der bekannten Lösung erheblich.In the locker arrangement according to the invention, each compartment can thus be used optionally for receiving goods to be cooled or not to be cooled. If easily perishable foods are to be kept in the compartment, they are packed in the cool box. This is inserted into the compartment and connected to the connector so that the goods are cooled in the required manner. Different cooling levels can be set so that normal foods, but also frozen foods, can be stored at least for a limited time. If this is not necessary, the goods are placed directly in the compartment. This significantly reduces the cooling effort for the locker arrangement compared to the known solution.
Vorzugsweise ist der elektrische Anschluß im jeweiligen Fach ein Steckerteil, daß mit einem komplementären Gegensteckerteil an der Kühlbox verbindbar ist, so daß die Herstellung der elektrischen Verbindung außerordentlich einfach ist. Beispielsweise kann das Steckerteil an der Fachrückwand angeordnet sein, so daß durch das Hineinschieben bzw. Herausziehen der Kühlbox die Steckverbindung hergestellt bzw. unterbrochen werden kann.Preferably, the electrical connection in the respective compartment is a plug part that can be connected to a complementary mating plug part on the cool box, so that the electrical connection is extremely simple. For example, the plug part can be arranged on the compartment rear wall, so that the plug connection can be made or interrupted by pushing the cooling box in or out.
Um zu vermeiden, daß ein Kunde die Kühlbox ohne Genehmigung durch den Lieferanten einfach mitnimmt, ist vorzugsweise in jedem Fach eine mittels der Datenverarbeitungseinheit steuerbare Arretiervorrichtung zum Arretieren einer in das jeweilige Fach eingeschobenen Kühlbvox vorgesehen. Im Gegensatz zu einer rein mechanischen Arretierung bietet dies die Möglichkeit, daß der Kunde die Kühlbox mitnehmen kann, wenn er vorher beispielsweise zugleich mit seiner Identifizierung und Entrichtung des Kaufpreises eine Pfandgebühr für die Kühlbox bezahlt hat. Benötigt er die Kühlbox nicht, kann er die Waren einfach aus der Kühlbox entnehmen.In order to avoid that a customer simply takes the cool box with him without the approval of the supplier, a locking device which can be controlled by means of the data processing unit is preferably provided in each compartment for locking a cooling box inserted into the respective compartment. In contrast to a purely mechanical locking, this offers the possibility that the customer can take the cool box with him if, for example, he has previously paid a deposit fee for the cool box with his identification and payment of the purchase price. If he does not need the cool box, he can simply remove the goods from the cool box.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Steckerteil in dem jeweiligen Fach eine in Kfz-Innenräumen verwendete Steckerbuchse und die Stromversorgung liefert eine der üblichen Kfz-Bordspannung entsprechende Spannung. Dies bietet die Möglichkeit für den Kunden, die Kühlbox mitzunehmen und beispielsweise über die Steckerbuchse für den Zigarettenanzünder an das Bordnetz anzuschließen. Dies ist insbesondere in ländlichen Gebieten von Vorteil, wo die Kunden oft noch einen längeren Weg bis nach Hause zurückzulegen haben.In a preferred embodiment, the plug part in the respective compartment is a plug socket used in motor vehicle interiors and the power supply delivers a voltage corresponding to the usual motor vehicle on-board voltage. This offers the opportunity for the customer to take the cool box with them and for example to be connected to the vehicle electrical system via the socket for the cigarette lighter. This is particularly advantageous in rural areas, where customers often have a long way to go home.
Um das Anschließen der Kühlbox an die Bordsteckdose des Kfzs zu erleichtem, ist der Gegenstecker an der Kühlbox zweckmäßigerweise über ein Anschlußkabel mit dem Kühlaggregat der Kühlbox verbunden. Um auf der anderen Seite auch in diesem Fall die Möglichkeit zu erhalten, die Kühlbox allein durch das Einschieben in das Fach mit dem elektrischen Anschluß des Faches zu verbinden, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die Kühlbox ein Aufnahmefach für das Anschlußkabel hat und der Gegenstecker an einer Kühlboxaußenwaπd arretierbar ist. Für die Herstellung der Steckverbindung zwischen der Kühlbox und dem elektrischen Anschluß des Faches wird der Gegenstecker an der Kühlboxaußenwand arretiert. Wenn der Kunde die Kühlbox mitnimmt und an die Bordsteckdose seines Kfz anschließen will, löst er die Arretierung und kann so die Länge des Anschlußkabels nutzen.In order to facilitate the connection of the cool box to the on-board socket of the motor vehicle, the mating connector on the cool box is expediently connected to the cooling unit of the cool box via a connecting cable. In order to get the possibility to connect the cooler to the electrical connection of the compartment simply by pushing it into the compartment, it is useful if the cooler has a compartment for the connection cable and the mating connector on one Kühlboxaußenwaπd is lockable. For the production of the plug connection between the cool box and the electrical connection of the compartment, the mating connector is locked on the cool box outer wall. If the customer takes the cool box with him and wants to connect it to the on-board socket in his car, he releases the lock and can use the length of the connecting cable.
Vorzugsweise ist in der Leitung zwischen der Stromversorgung der Schließfachanordnung oder des jeweiligen Faches und dem Steckerteil des jeweiligen Faches ein Schalter angeordnet, der von der Bedien- und Steuereinheit steuerbar ist. In dem Moment, wo der Kunde die Waren aus der in dem Fach verbliebenen Kühlbox entnommen hat, kann diese somit abgeschaltet oder mit verminderter Kühlleistung betrieben werden, um Energie zu sparen.A switch which can be controlled by the operating and control unit is preferably arranged in the line between the power supply of the locker arrangement or the respective compartment and the plug part of the respective compartment. As soon as the customer has removed the goods from the cool box remaining in the compartment, this can be switched off or operated with reduced cooling capacity in order to save energy.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung, welche in Verbindung mit den beigefügten Zeichnungen die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles erläutert. Es zeigen:Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, which in connection with the accompanying drawings explains the invention using an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Figur 1 eine schematische Frontansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Schließfachanordnung undFigure 1 is a schematic front view of a locker arrangement according to the invention and
Figur 2 eine schematische, teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht eines einzelnen Schließfaches mit einer darin angeordneten Kühlbox.Figure 2 is a schematic, partially sectioned side view of an individual locker with a cool box arranged therein.
Die in Figur 1 dargestellte allgemein mit 10 bezeichnete Schließfachanordnung enthält eine Vielzahl quaderförmiger Fächer 12, die jeweils durch eine Tür oder Klappe 14 verschließbar sind, sowie eine Bedien- und Steuereinheit 16. Die Schließfächer 12 können Teil eines einzigen Regals sein oder auch jeweils von einer Box gebildet sein, wobei die gesamte Anordnung durch das Aufeinanderstapeln dieser Boxen gebildet ist.The locker arrangement shown in FIG. 1, generally designated 10, contains a multiplicity of cuboid compartments 12, each of which can be closed by a door or flap 14, and an operating and control unit 16. The lockers 12 can be part of a single shelf or also each of a box can be formed, the entire arrangement is formed by stacking these boxes.
Die Bedien- und Steuereinheit 16 hat ein Bedienfeld 18 mit einer Anzeigeeinrichtung 20, einer Tastatur 22, einem Eingabeschlitz 24 für Kredit- und/oder Ideπtifizierungskarten, Eingabeschlitzen 26 und 28 für Münzgeld bzw. Geldscheine und einem Geldrückgabefach 30. In dem Bedien- und Steuerteil sind ferner eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung 32 und eine Stromversorgung 34 gestrichelt angedeutet. Die vorstehend beschriebenen Teile sind bei Verkaufsautomaten an sich bekannt und brauchen daher nicht näher erläutert zu werden.The operating and control unit 16 has a control panel 18 with a display device 20, a keyboard 22, an input slot 24 for credit and / or identification cards, input slots 26 and 28 for coin money or banknotes and a money return compartment 30. In the operating and control part a data processing device 32 and a power supply 34 are also indicated by dashed lines. The parts described above are known per se in vending machines and therefore do not need to be explained in more detail.
Figur 2 zeigt ein einzelnes Fach mit einer darin angeordneten elektrischen Kühlbox 36. Diese besteht aus einem kastenförmigen Gehäuse 38, das in seinem unteren Teil einen Raum 40 für ein nicht dargestelltes Kühlaggregat und ein Aufnahmefach 42 für ein Anschlußkabel 44 enthält und an seiner Frontseite durch eine Tür 46 verschlossen ist.Figure 2 shows a single compartment with an electric cool box 36 arranged therein. This consists of a box-shaped housing 38 which contains in its lower part a space 40 for a cooling unit, not shown, and a receiving compartment 42 for a connecting cable 44 and on the front side by a Door 46 is closed.
Das Anschlußkabel 44 verbindet das Kühlaggregat mit einem Stecker 48, der in eine an der Rückwand 50 des Faches 12 angeordnete Steckerbuchse 52 eingesteckt ist. Bei dieser Steckerbuchse handelt es sich um eine Buchse, wie sie beispielsweise für Zigarettenanzünder in Kraftfahrzeugen installiert ist. An diese Steckerbuchsen für Zigarettenanzünder sind auch andere Elektrogeräte anschließbar, die mit der Bordspannung eines Kfz, üblicherweise 12 oder 24 Volt betrieben werden können.The connecting cable 44 connects the cooling unit to a plug 48 which is inserted into a socket 52 arranged on the rear wall 50 of the compartment 12. This plug socket is a socket, such as is installed for example for cigarette lighters in motor vehicles. Other electrical devices that can be operated with the on-board voltage of a motor vehicle, usually 12 or 24 volts, can also be connected to these plug sockets for cigarette lighters.
Die Steckerbuchse 52 ist mit der Stromversorgung 34 über eine Leitung 54 und einen Schalter 56 verbunden, der seinerseits über eine Steuerleitung 58 mit der Datenverarbeitungseinheit 32 verbunden ist und durch diese gesteuert, zumindest aber geöffnet und geschlossen werden kann.The socket 52 is connected to the power supply 34 via a line 54 and a switch 56, which in turn is connected via a control line 58 to the data processing unit 32 and can be controlled by it, but at least opened and closed.
Nach dem Einschieben in das Fach 12 wird die Kühlbox 36 in dem Fach 12 arretiert. Eine hierzu geeignete Arretiervorrichtung ist beispielsweise an der Rückwand 50 des Faches angeordnet und umfaßt in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel einen Rasthacken 60, der in einer an der Rückwand der Kühlbox 36 angeordnete Öse 62 eingreift und durch einen nicht näher dargestellten Stellmechanismus, beispielsweise einen Elektromagneten 64 in eine Freigabestellung bewegt werden kann. Dieser Stellmechanismus 64 steht über eine Steuerleitung 66 mit der Datenverarbeitungseinheit 32 in Verbindung, die ferner über eine Steuerleitung 68 auch einen Verr egelungsmechanismus 70 zum Verriegeln der Klappe 14 des Faches 12 steuert.After insertion into the compartment 12, the cool box 36 is locked in the compartment 12. A suitable locking device is arranged, for example, on the rear wall 50 of the compartment and, in the exemplary embodiment shown, comprises a latching hook 60 which engages in an eyelet 62 arranged on the rear wall of the cool box 36 and by an adjusting mechanism (not shown in more detail), for example an electromagnet 64, in a Release position can be moved. This adjusting mechanism 64 is over a control line 66 in connection with the data processing unit 32, which further also controls a locking mechanism 70 for locking the flap 14 of the compartment 12 via a control line 68.
In der Schließfachanordnung befindet sich ferner ein Gebläse 72, dessen Ansaugöffnung über nicht dargestellte Leitungen mit den Fächern 12 verbunden ist, um diese zu entlüften. In den Klappen 14 sind jeweils Belüftungsöffnungen 74 ausgebildet, durch die Umgebungsluft in die Fächer 12 eintreten kann.In the locker arrangement there is also a blower 72, the suction opening of which is connected to the compartments 12 via lines (not shown) in order to vent them. Ventilation openings 74 are formed in the flaps 14, through which ambient air can enter the compartments 12.
Die soweit beschriebene Anordnung arbeitet folgendermaßen:The arrangement described so far works as follows:
Die zu kühlenden Waren befinden sich in der Kühlbox 36, die ihrerseits in dem Fach 12 angeordnet ist, wie dies in Figur 2 dargestellt ist. Dabei ist das Kühlaggregat über die Steckverbindung 48, 52 und die Leitung 54 an die Stromversorgung 34 angeschlossen. Der Schalter 56 ist geschlossen, so daß das Kühlaggregat arbeiten kann. Die Kühlbox ist über die Arretiervorrichtung 60, 62, 64 in dem Fach 12 arretiert.The goods to be cooled are located in the cool box 36, which in turn is arranged in the compartment 12, as shown in FIG. 2. The cooling unit is connected to the power supply 34 via the plug connection 48, 52 and the line 54. The switch 56 is closed so that the cooling unit can work. The cool box is locked in the compartment 12 via the locking device 60, 62, 64.
Wenn der Kunde die Ware vorbestellt hat, muß er sich zunächst an der Bedieneinheit 16 identifizieren, damit nicht ein anderer Kunde die vorbestellten Waren mitnimmt. Sofern der Preis für die Ware nicht schon von einem Kundenkonto abgebucht wurde, geschieht dies bei der Identifizierung oder der Kunde entrichtet den Kaufpreis in bar mit Hilfe der Einrichtung 26, 28, 30. Nachdem sich der Kunde indentifiziert hat und sichergestellt wurde, daß der Lieferant seinen Kaufpreis erhält oder erhalten hat, wird dem Kunden das Fach mittels der Anzeigevorrichtung angezeigt und die Verriegelungsvorrichtung 70 aufgesteuert, so daß der Kunde die Waren nach dem Öffnen der Klappe 14 und der Kühlboxtür 46 aus der Kühlbox 36 entnehmen kann. Möchte der Kunde die Kühlbox insgesamt mitnehmen, um die Waren auch während des Transportes kühl zu halten, so muß er dies der Bedieneinheit 16 über das Bedienfeld mitteilen. Nach Entrichten einer Pfandgebühr, was ebenfalls durch Abbuchung vom Konto oder bar geschehen kann, steuert die Datenverarbeitungseinheit 32 den Arretiermechanismus 64 und damit den Haken 60 in eine Freigabestellung, so daß die Kühlbox 36 aus dem Fach 12 entnommen werden kann, wobei gleichzeitig die Steckverbindung 48, 52 unterbrochen wird. Der Kunde schließt die Klappe 14 des Faches 12, löst den Stecker 48, der beispielsweise mit Hilfe eines Bajonett-Verschlusses an der Rückwand der Kühlbox 36 gehalten ist, von der Kühlbox und zieht das Anschlußkabel 44 aus dem Aufnahmefach 42 heraus, so daß er den Stecker 48 bequem in die Steckerbuchse des Zigarettenanzünders in seinem Kfz einstecken kann.If the customer has pre-ordered the goods, he must first identify himself on the operating unit 16 so that another customer does not take the pre-ordered goods with him. If the price for the goods has not already been debited from a customer account, this is done during identification or the customer pays the purchase price in cash using the facility 26, 28, 30. After the customer has been identified and it has been ensured that the supplier receives or has received its purchase price, the customer is shown the compartment by means of the display device and the locking device 70 is opened so that the customer can remove the goods from the cool box 36 after opening the flap 14 and the cool box door 46. If the customer wishes to take the cool box with him in order to keep the goods cool even during transport, he must inform the control unit 16 of this via the control panel. After a deposit fee has been paid, which can also be done by debiting the account or in cash, the data processing unit 32 controls the locking mechanism 64 and thus the hook 60 into a release position so that the cool box 36 can be removed from the compartment 12, at the same time the plug connection 48 , 52 is interrupted. The customer closes the flap 14 of the compartment 12, detaches the plug 48, which is held on the rear wall of the cool box 36, for example with the aid of a bayonet catch, from the cool box and pulls the connecting cable 44 out of the receiving compartment 42, so that he can easily insert the plug 48 into the socket of the cigarette lighter in his motor vehicle.
Ist die Kühlbox 36 dagegen im Fach verblieben, so steuert die Dateπverarbeitungseinheit 32 den Schalter 56 so, daß die Leitung 54 zu der Kühlbox 36 unterbrochen und das Kühlaggregat abgeschaltet wird. If, on the other hand, the cool box 36 remains in the compartment, the data processing unit 32 controls the switch 56 in such a way that the line 54 to the cool box 36 is interrupted and the cooling unit is switched off.

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P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e Patent claims
1. Schließfachanordπung zur Aufbewahrung und Abgabe von Gegenständen, umfassend eine Vielzahl von quaderförmigen Fächern (12), die jeweils durch eine verriegelbare Klappe (14) verschließbar sind, und eine Bedien- und Steuerteinheit (16) mit einem Bedienfeld (18) und einer Datenverarbeitungseinheit (32) zum Verwalten der Fächer (12) und zum Steuern von Verriegelungseinrichtungen (70), die den jeweiligen Klappen (14) zugeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß den Fächern (12) mobile elektrische Kühlboxen (36) zugeordnet sind und daß jedes Fach (12) einen mit einer Stromversorgung (34) verbundenen elektrischen Anschluß (52) zum Versorgen einer in das Fach (12) einschiebbaren Kühlbox (36) hat.1. locker arrangement for storing and dispensing objects, comprising a plurality of cuboid compartments (12), each of which can be closed by a lockable flap (14), and an operating and control unit (16) with a control panel (18) and a data processing unit (32) for managing the compartments (12) and for controlling locking devices (70) associated with the respective flaps (14), characterized in that mobile compartments (36) are associated with the compartments (12) and that each compartment (12) has an electrical connection (52) connected to a power supply (34) for supplying a cooling box (36) which can be pushed into the compartment (12).
2. Schließfachanordnung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der elektrische Anschluß (52) in dem jeweiligen Fach (12) ein Steckerteil ist, das mit einem komplementären Gegensteckerteil (48) an der Kühlbox (36) verbindbar ist.2. Locker arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connection (52) in the respective compartment (12) is a plug part which can be connected to a complementary mating plug part (48) on the cool box (36).
3. Schließfachanordnung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Steckerteil (52) an der Fachrückwand (50) angeordnet ist.3. Locker arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the plug part (52) on the compartment rear wall (50) is arranged.
4. Schließfachanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in jedem Fach (12) eine mittels der Datenverarbeitungseinheit (32) steuerbare Arretiervorrichtung (64, 60) zum Arretieren einer in das jeweilige Fach (12) eingeschobenen Kühlbox (36) vorgesehen ist.4. Locker arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in each compartment (12) by means of the data processing unit (32) controllable locking device (64, 60) for locking a cooler (36) inserted into the respective compartment (12) is provided.
5. Schließfachanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Steckerteil (52) eine in Kfz-Innenräumen verwendete Steckerbuchse ist und daß die Stromversorgung (34) eine der üblichen Kfz-Bordspannung entsprechende Spannung abgibt.5. Locker arrangement according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the plug part (52) is a socket used in motor vehicle interiors and that the power supply (34) emits a voltage corresponding to the usual motor vehicle on-board voltage.
6. Schließfachanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Gegenstecker (48) an der Kühlbox (36) über ein Anschlußkabel (44) mit dem Kühlaggregat der Kühlbox (36) verbunden ist. 6. Locker arrangement according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the mating connector (48) on the cool box (36) via a connecting cable (44) with the cooling unit of the cool box (36) is connected.
7. Schließfachanordnung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kühlbox (36) ein Aufnahmefach (42) für das Anschlußkabel (44) hat und daß der Gegenstecker (48) an einer Kühlboxaußenwand arretierbar ist.7. Locker arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that the cooler (36) has a receiving compartment (42) for the connecting cable (44) and that the mating connector (48) can be locked on a cooler outer wall.
8. Schließfachanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Leitung (54) zwischen der zentralen Stromversorgung (34) und dem Steckerteil (52) des jeweiligen Faches (12) ein Schalter (56) angeordnet ist, der von der Bedien- und Steuereinheit (16) steuerbar ist.8. Locker arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a switch (56) is arranged in the line (54) between the central power supply (34) and the plug part (52) of the respective compartment (12), which the operating and control unit (16) can be controlled.
9. Schließfachanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie eine mit jedem Fach verbundene Absaugeinrichtung (72) zum Entlüften der Fächer (12) hat, wobei jedes Fach (12) über eine Belüftungsöffnung (74) mit der Umgebung verbunden ist. 9. Locker arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it has a suction device (72) connected to each compartment for venting the compartments (12), each compartment (12) being connected to the surroundings via a ventilation opening (74) is.
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