EP1378871A1 - Verkaufsautomat für Pflanzen mit Stängel, einzeln oder als Blumenstrauss verpackt - Google Patents

Verkaufsautomat für Pflanzen mit Stängel, einzeln oder als Blumenstrauss verpackt Download PDF

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EP1378871A1
EP1378871A1 EP03291027A EP03291027A EP1378871A1 EP 1378871 A1 EP1378871 A1 EP 1378871A1 EP 03291027 A EP03291027 A EP 03291027A EP 03291027 A EP03291027 A EP 03291027A EP 1378871 A1 EP1378871 A1 EP 1378871A1
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Anthony Chaplais
Jacky Fenet
Francois Seguin
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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
    • G07F11/46—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports
    • G07F11/50—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted
    • G07F11/54—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about vertical axes
    • 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
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/0071—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for perishable goods
    • A47F7/0078—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for perishable goods for plants or flowers

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  • the present invention relates to an automatic distributor of plants with stems, natural plants or flowers, individually or in bouquets.
  • Such distributors have been adapted to the storage of flowers and plants, by adding more or less complex water tanks or sprinkler systems.
  • US-A-3,336,773 provides water supply pipes for each pot, the plants being placed in individual cells, arranged below of a water reserve.
  • FR-A-1 151 210 the plants or flowers are already packed, a reserve water being provided in the lower part of the packaging, which must therefore be watertight, and the assembly must permanently be kept vertical.
  • the present invention aims to provide distributors automatic plants or simple natural flowers considerably reducing cleaning problems, and making it possible to adapt to plants of varying sizes, stored simultaneously.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a storage device flowers which supports them without resting on the flower heads or their petals and allows a presentation of the plant with excellent visibility.
  • the distributor according to the invention is an automatic distributor of plants with stems, comprising a frame secured to a vertical rotating central shaft integral with at least one plate on which rod support devices are fixed plants, said support devices being associated with removable buckets intended to receive the feet of plants. So, the feet of the plants presented (flowers for example) plunge or rest in removable cups, associated with each support device, which may contain water or a suitable nourishing liquid. Removable buckets can be easily removed for either cleaning or replaced.
  • the dispenser according to the invention is particularly suitable for presentation cut flowers, in bouquets or individually, the stems of which must be kept permanently hydrated (roses for example).
  • the support system keeps these flowers in position of presentation, without pressing on the heads of the flowers, by tilting slightly to better highlight them, while reducing their space, and the turntable allows optimal visibility.
  • FIGS 1 and 5 show the entire example of a dispenser according to the invention.
  • This comprises a frame 1 consisting of a structure, mechanically welded in tube or in screwed profile, fixed to the ground and in the case presented, also fixed on the lintel from bay 3 of the store.
  • bay 3 naturally includes recesses or openings made so that customers can access the distributor.
  • the frame 1 is composed in particular of four vertical uprights 4 provided with feet 5, and horizontal uprights 6 forming several frames: an upper frame 7 here supporting 8 computer and automation management equipment, a framework lower 9 mainly serving as a support for the storage and planting device plants 10 (represented here in the form of hatched bouquets in FIG. 5), and an intermediate frame 11 supporting in particular the motor 12.
  • Two other uprights vertical 2 serve to support the hatches and "anti-theft" boxes described below.
  • the actual plant storage and presentation device 10 is here on two levels (in the example presented each level can receive eight bouquets 10) and is secured to a vertical central shaft 13 secured to two rotating plates 14.
  • the shaft is motorized by a geared motor 12 placed above it, on the frame 11.
  • a turntable 14 is shown schematically in Figure 2. It consists of a flat disc 15, in the center of which is an orifice receiving a sleeve 16 cylindrical integral with said disc and which protrudes above and below the plane formed by the disc 15. This sleeve 16 is crossed radially by a fixing element 17 (screw for example) allowing to fix it on the shaft 13. Eight tubes 18 of section approximately square are welded to the periphery of the disc 15, preferably at equidistant from each other, and in an inclined position at an angle ⁇ with respect to the vertical. The angle ⁇ here is advantageously 35 °.
  • These tubes 18 are intended to receive the support devices 19 of the rods of the plants 10, composed of an elongated stake or dish 20 provided at its upper end a fork 21 which is here in the form of a V (see FIG. 3b).
  • Tutor 19, presented to the Figure 3a enters the tube 18 to which it is fixed and adjustable in height by means a knurled button 22. So the fork is located about two-thirds of the way up total plant stems.
  • Each dish 20 serves to support a bucket 23 at the bottom waterproof, here cylindrical in shape, but which could have a square section, rectangular, hexagonal, etc. It may for example be made of plastic material such as PVC.
  • Each bucket 23 is provided with a base 24 (see Figure 3c), comprising a groove 30, which serves as an interface for its attachment to the stake 20 by means of a button knurled 25. It is also adjustable in height with this button 25.
  • the feet of the bouquets 10 are placed in these removable filled or partially filled cups, of water or nourishing liquid for the conservation of the vegetable.
  • a template 26 formed of a double rod curved according to the dimensions maximum possible bouquets 10 in the distributor, is arranged around the bouquets.
  • This template 26 is shown in Figures 1 and 5 in solid lines. It is mounted free on the vertical shaft 13, and is shown schematically in Figure 1 in dotted lines in another position, after having turned 180 ° around the shaft 13. It thus gives an indication useful for the florist who garnishes or replenishes the dispenser.
  • the frame supports transparent side walls (not shown) and glass doors 40, 41 arranged at the rear for loading the dispenser by the florist.
  • At the front are provided two hatches 27 allowing the customer to grasp the bouquet 10 chosen.
  • These hatches 27 are motorized, and possibly balanced by counterweight 28, as shown diagrammatically in FIG. 6. Their rectilinear displacement with pressing action at end of travel in closed position is guided by rails 29 arranged on uprights 31.
  • the housing 32 shown in Figure 4 does not have faces upper and rear, and has a lower face 35 provided with a notch 36 here in U-shaped, facing back so as to receive the stems of a bouquet 10 selected by the customer, and a front face 37 largely hollowed out in a wide cut 38, so as to present to the client only the upper part of said bouquet, while hiding the other bouquets. He can therefore enter only one bouquet at a time.
  • the dispenser according to the invention also includes a payment system by coins, notes or card (bank card reader for example) and a ticket printer (not shown), on the front of the frame 1.
  • the automation of the distributor also includes in particular a PC, a PLC, a frequency converter and a incremental encoder.
  • Table 1 shows an example of a general operating algorithm.
  • the distributor is awaiting the insertion of a credit card.
  • the user after inserting his card, must in step 2 enter his secret code. If his secret code is valid. It can rotate the distributor trays using two keys. Once his choice has been made, he selects the floor of the chosen plant using the corresponding key.
  • the “anti-theft” boxes are put in place, then the hatch opens and the user can enter the plant. He must then press a new key to recover his card and order the closing of the hatch. A once the hatch is closed, the card is ejected and the ticket is printed. The system can then return to awaiting the insertion of a new card.
  • the example described above relates to a dispenser installed inside a store, incorporated in a part of the window thereof.
  • the immediate environment of plants benefits from the atmosphere (temperature, humidity, shaded situation) inside the store well said.
  • the dispenser according to the invention can be placed in outdoor places (sidewalks, squares, ).
  • the frame is then completely closed and can if necessary be fitted with an air conditioning system comprising regulation of temperature and hygrometry, arranged in the upper part of the distributor (for example on the upper frame 7).
  • Diffusers placed in the axis of the turntable (s) and connected to a water reserve, produce a fine mist humid to prevent drying of the plants presented, depending on the conditions the external environment (in the event of exposure to the sun for example), and in particular for the presentation of cut flowers.
  • This spray regulation is controlled by a hygrostat.
  • the regulation of the temperature, controlled by a thermostat can be carried out either by production of cold by means of a small refrigerating unit and a double flow exchanger, or by increasing the temperature via a resistance.

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FR0205256A FR2839177B1 (fr) 2002-04-26 2002-04-26 Distributeur automatique de vegetaux a tige, conditionnes individuellement ou en bouquets

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DE1022038B (de) * 1955-07-30 1958-01-02 Georg Wiegandt & Soehne Blumen-Selbstverkaeufer
FR2067855A5 (de) * 1969-11-19 1971-08-20 Gicef
JPH05182074A (ja) * 1991-12-27 1993-07-23 Hokuto Kogyo Kk 花の自動販売機
US5524443A (en) * 1992-01-29 1996-06-11 Witteborg A/S Method of cooling a vending machine and a vending machine for carrying out the method
WO1999022347A1 (fr) * 1996-06-13 1999-05-06 Mireille Volpatti Distributeur automatique de fleurs fraiches coupees confectionnant des bouquets a la demande
US6123223A (en) * 1998-12-21 2000-09-26 Watkins; Kenneth M. Automated vending system for floral arrangements

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DE1022038B (de) * 1955-07-30 1958-01-02 Georg Wiegandt & Soehne Blumen-Selbstverkaeufer
FR2067855A5 (de) * 1969-11-19 1971-08-20 Gicef
JPH05182074A (ja) * 1991-12-27 1993-07-23 Hokuto Kogyo Kk 花の自動販売機
US5524443A (en) * 1992-01-29 1996-06-11 Witteborg A/S Method of cooling a vending machine and a vending machine for carrying out the method
WO1999022347A1 (fr) * 1996-06-13 1999-05-06 Mireille Volpatti Distributeur automatique de fleurs fraiches coupees confectionnant des bouquets a la demande
US6123223A (en) * 1998-12-21 2000-09-26 Watkins; Kenneth M. Automated vending system for floral arrangements

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