EP1784797B1 - Acceptance device for reverse vending machines - Google Patents

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EP1784797B1
EP1784797B1 EP05776868A EP05776868A EP1784797B1 EP 1784797 B1 EP1784797 B1 EP 1784797B1 EP 05776868 A EP05776868 A EP 05776868A EP 05776868 A EP05776868 A EP 05776868A EP 1784797 B1 EP1784797 B1 EP 1784797B1
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Alexej Alexandrovich Veselov
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  • the present invention relates to an acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotary bodies, in particular for bottle or can-shaped beverage containers, with an acceptance region having an inlet for an input and output of a rotary body and a support for the rotary body, one side of the rotary body transversely to its longitudinal axis
  • the side-loading element which is transported to the receiving region into a receiving region, a recognition device and a rolling device associated with the identification device, for rolling the rotary body (5) about its longitudinal axis.
  • the belt conveyors are laterally tilted apart so that the container falls between two rotating rollers arranged underneath, in order then to bring the belt conveyors for re-admission of the container back to the starting position, or the belt conveyors are as in the EP 1 167 247 B1 integral with a conveyor roller construction, after which either the belt conveyors or the integrated conveyor rollers are driven for rotating identification of the container.
  • the container to be accepted can be transported to a side of the belt conveyor or downstream of the belt conveyor or, not to be assumed container, by reversing the transport direction of the belt conveyor, are guided back into the acceptance position.
  • DE-A-10116116 discloses an acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotary body, in particular for bottle or can-shaped beverage containers according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an acceptance device for reverse vending machines, in particular for bottle-type or can-shaped beverage containers, which enables low heights of the automatic reverse vending machines but has a relatively simple, functionally reliable and robust construction and high wear resistance and should have a high resistance to vandalism.
  • this object is achieved in that the rolling device at least partially forms the support of the acceptance area for the rotary body and a roller thrust member associated with the rolling device is provided, which takes place along the longitudinal axis of the rotary body in the direction of the inlet, at least partial expulsion of the rotary body from the acceptance area is trained.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show sectional views of a preferred embodiment of the acceptance device according to the invention with an inlet 1 for rotating body in the form of beverage containers 5, which is closable via a closure element 2. It is understood, however, that such a closure element may also be absent in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention.
  • the beverage container 5 inserted horizontally in the direction of its longitudinal axis is arranged and deposited directly on a rolling device in the form of a container roller device 6, between its shafts 7.
  • the container roller device 6 forms in other words the intended for the beverage container 5 edition of the acceptance area 3 from.
  • the axes of rotation of the shafts 7, of which at least one shaft 7 is driven by a motor, are in FIG. 1 arranged in a vertical projection parallel to the longitudinal central axis of the beverage container 5. It is understood, however, that the rolling device may be inclined to the horizontal in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention.
  • the Seitschubelement 8 is tunnel-shaped with a substantially U-shaped cross-section (see FIG. 1 ), arranged above the container roller device 6 and pivotable by means of its motor-driven pivot axis 9 at least in the direction of the receiving area 4.
  • the tunnel-shaped formation of the lateral thrust element 8 can at the same time limit the acceptance area 3 above and laterally at least predominantly.
  • the longitudinal thrust element 10 is plate-shaped and at the same time designed as a rear wall of the acceptance area 3 and as a container roll-6 separate assembly. In its work final position, the longitudinal thrust element 10 is guided over the container roller device 6 and in the direction of the inlet 1, so that a beverage container 5 introduced into the acceptance region 3 is then at least partially pushed back out of the acceptance region 3.
  • a beam-shaped design of the longitudinal thrust element 10 would be possible, but from here at least an additional construction effort, especially with respect to the rear boundary of the acceptance area 3, would result.
  • the longitudinal thrust element 10 is driven by a motor 13 by motor, wherein its guide 11 is preferably formed like a column or dovetail.
  • both the longitudinal thrust element 10 and the guide 11 is preferably disposed within the boundary of the Seitschubimplantations 8 and pivotable together with this and the drive 13. This makes it possible to realize the previously described and desired positive effects particularly well.
  • FIG. 2 A not insignificant influence on the overall system of the acceptance device according to the invention has the particular in FIG. 2 illustrated detection device. It comprises at least one associated with the inlet 1 and its closure element 2 controlling optical switch 12.1 (but would be possible here also the use of a light barrier) and an image recognition unit 12.2 for detecting and evaluating the shape and / or logo and / or on the beverage container. 5 applied codes, such as a bar code.
  • the image and material recognition unit 12.2, 12.3 and also the weighing unit 12.4 are operatively connected via an appropriate control both with the lateral thrust element 8 and with the longitudinal thrust element 10.
  • the Seitschubelement 8 is preferably formed at least partially transparent. Open sowand- or ceiling areas of the tunnel-shaped Seitschub varieties 8 are for understandable reasons, especially with regard to the protection of the measurement of impurities and damage, preferably not provided.
  • the weighing unit 12.4 is adjustable with respect to a load end point and connected via a corresponding control with the longitudinal thrust element 10.
  • all bearings of the shafts 7 of the container roller device 6 are in operative contact with the weighing unit 12.4. It is understood, however, that in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention, only some of the supports of the shaft container roller device or other parts of the container roller device can be in operative contact with the weighing unit.
  • the optical probe 12.1 assigned to the inlet 1 is activated by a user due to a desired return of a beverage container 5, this activates the drive of the closure element 2. This releases the inlet 1 so that the bottle-shaped or can-shaped beverage container 5 is horizontal and longitudinal , So along its longitudinal axis, and thus can be stored between the two shafts 7 of the container roll 6.
  • an optical and / or acoustic signal preferably indicates this fact and the closure element 2 remains in the position releasing the inlet 1. This also leaves the overall system of the acceptance device at rest.
  • the closure element 2 closes the inlet 1 again, and the receiving device is ready to accept again.
  • the closure element 2 closes the inlet 1 again. At the same time, the entire system of the acceptance device is activated in this case.
  • the weighing unit determines 12.4, whether the beverage container 5 exceeds a set load end point or not.
  • the longitudinal thrust element 10 arranged in its starting position and the closure element 2 are actuated.
  • the latter opens the inlet 1 and the longitudinal thrust element 10 is guided by means of its drive 13 and its guide 11 in its working end position in which it is located above the container roller device 6 and is displaced in the direction of the inlet 1.
  • the beverage container 5 is at least partially pushed out of the inlet 1 and must be removed by the user as not accepted container.
  • the shafts 7 of the container roller device 6 are driven by a motor, so that the beverage container 5 is set in a rotating movement about its longitudinal axis.
  • the image and / or material recognition unit 12.2., 12.3 the beverage container 5 as the predetermined criteria not according to the arranged in its initial position longitudinal thrust element 10 and the closure element 2, with the same procedures and the same result as previously described, driven.
  • the longitudinal pushing element 10 has to be activated, the drive of the shafts 7 of the container rolling device 6 is stopped.
  • the control of the Seitschub elements 8 pivots by means of its driven pivot axis 9 in the direction of the receiving area 4 and transported with its trailing side wall, the beverage container 5 across to its longitudinal axis forcibly in this receiving area 4.
  • the beverage container 5 can be treated in any predetermined manner, for example, collected or crushed, be.
  • a deposit return or a value bonus issue can be triggered.
  • the Seitschubelement 8 is returned to its - shown in the figures - initial position, so that the acceptance device is ready for a new acceptance process.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotational bodies, especially for beverage containers in the form of bottles or cans. Said acceptance device comprises an acceptance section (3), having an inlet (1) for receiving or distributing a rotational body (5) and a support for said rotational body (5), a lateral pushing element (8), transporting the rotational body (5) at an angle to its longitudinal axis laterally from the acceptance section (3) to a receiving section (4), and a rolling device (6), associated with a detection device, for rolling the rotational body (5) about its longitudinal axis. Said rolling device (6) at least partially configures the support of the acceptance section (3) for the rotational body (5). A longitudinal pushing element (10) is associated with the rolling device (6) and at least partially pushes the rotational body (5) out along the longitudinal axis of the rotational body (5) in the direction of the inlet (1).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Annahmeeinrichtung für Rücknahmeautomaten für Rotationskörper, insbesondere für flaschen- oder dosenförmige Getränkebehältnisse, mit einem Annahmebereich, der einen Einlass für eine Eingabe und Ausgabe eines Rotationskörpers und eine Auflage für den Rotationskörper aufweist, einem den Rotationskörper quer zu seiner Längsachse seitlich aus dem Annahmebereich in einen Aufnahmebereich transportierendes Seitschubelement, einer Erkennungseinrichtung und einer der Erkennungseinrichtung zugeordneten Rolleinrichtung zum Rollen des Rotationskörpers (5) um seine Längsachse.The present invention relates to an acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotary bodies, in particular for bottle or can-shaped beverage containers, with an acceptance region having an inlet for an input and output of a rotary body and a support for the rotary body, one side of the rotary body transversely to its longitudinal axis The side-loading element, which is transported to the receiving region into a receiving region, a recognition device and a rolling device associated with the identification device, for rolling the rotary body (5) about its longitudinal axis.

Alle bekannten Rücknahmeautomaten oder vergleichbare Vorrichtungen zur Annahme von flaschen-, dosen- oder becherförmigen Getränkebehältnissen weisen einen speziell ausgebildeten Annahmebereich mit funktionsbedingt zugeordneten Folgebereichen auf.All known reverse vending machines or comparable devices for the acceptance of bottle, can or cup-shaped beverage containers have a specially designed acceptance area with functionally associated following areas.

So ist nach den beispielhaft genannten Lösungen gemäß der DE 195 01 559 A1 , der DE 100 61 462 A1 oder der DE 101 61 530 A1 die Rückgabe für Getränkebehältnisse, die von der Erkennung als den festgelegten Annahmekriterien nicht entsprechend eingestuft werden, unterhalb des zumeist verschließbaren Einlasses angeordnet. Grundsätzlich resultiert daraus eine beträchtliche Bauhöhe der Vorrichtungen, sodass diese nur für bestimmte Betreiber und/oder Aufstellorte interessant sind.Thus, according to the exemplified solutions according to the DE 195 01 559 A1 , of the DE 100 61 462 A1 or the DE 101 61 530 A1 the return for beverage containers, which are not classified as having the acceptance criteria defined by the recognition, is located below the mostly closable inlet. Basically, this results in a considerable height of the devices, so that they are only interesting for certain operators and / or installation sites.

Zumindest diesem Mangel wird mit den Lösungen nach der DE 201 12 651 U1 oder nach der EP 1 167 247 B1 begegnet. Deren Annahmebereiche weisen Bandförderer auf, die das horizontal abgelegte Behältnis in seiner Längsrichtung in die Vorrichtung transportieren.At least this lack is with the solutions after the DE 201 12 651 U1 or after the EP 1 167 247 B1 encountered. Their acceptance areas have belt conveyors, which transport the horizontally stored container in its longitudinal direction in the device.

Um das Behältnis zur Identifikation mittels einer geeigneten Erkennung in eine Rotation um seine Längsachse versetzen zu können, müssen entweder wie bei der DE 201 12 651 U1 die Bandförderer seitlich auseinander gekippt werden, damit das Behältnis zwischen zwei darunter angeordnete Rotationswalzen fällt, um danach die Bandförderer zur erneuten Aufnahme des Behältnisses wieder in die Ausgangsposition zu bringen, oder die Bandförderer sind wie bei der EP 1 167 247 B1 integral mit einer Förderrollkonstruktion ausgelegt, wonach entweder die Bandförderer oder die integrierten Förderrollen, zur rotierenden Identifikation des Behältnisses, angetrieben werden.In order to put the container for identification by means of a suitable detection in a rotation about its longitudinal axis, must either as in the DE 201 12 651 U1 the belt conveyors are laterally tilted apart so that the container falls between two rotating rollers arranged underneath, in order then to bring the belt conveyors for re-admission of the container back to the starting position, or the belt conveyors are as in the EP 1 167 247 B1 integral with a conveyor roller construction, after which either the belt conveyors or the integrated conveyor rollers are driven for rotating identification of the container.

Bei beiden bekannten Vorrichtungen kann abschließend das anzunehmende Behältnis an einen seitlich neben dem Bandförderer vorgesehenen oder an einen dem Bandförderer nachgeordneten Ort transportiert oder, das nicht anzunehmende Behältnis, durch Umkehrung der Transportrichtung der Bandförderer, in die Annahmeposition zurück geführt werden.In both known devices, finally, the container to be accepted can be transported to a side of the belt conveyor or downstream of the belt conveyor or, not to be assumed container, by reversing the transport direction of the belt conveyor, are guided back into the acceptance position.

Diese Lösungen weisen zum einen den Nachteil auf, dass sie bei hoher Frequentierung und einzukalkulierender hoher Verschmutzung, beispielsweise durch auslaufende Restflüssigkeiten aus Flaschen oder Dosen, insbesondere aufgrund mangelnder Robustheit sehr störanfällig sind. Zudem weisen beide die entscheidenden Nachteile eines sehr komplizierten Aufbaus, aufwändiger Antriebsmechanismen und wenig verschleißfester Baugruppen auf. Außerdem weisen diese Lösungen durch die leichte Zugänglichkeit zu den Bandförderern, und der daraus resultierenden Möglichkeit der Beschädigung oder des Zerstörens derselben, nur eine sehr geringe Vandalismusresistenz auf.These solutions have on the one hand the disadvantage that they are very susceptible to interference at high frequency and incalculable high pollution, for example by expiring residual liquids from bottles or cans, especially due to lack of robustness. In addition, both have the decisive disadvantages of a very complicated structure, complex drive mechanisms and less wear-resistant assemblies. In addition, these solutions have only a very low resistance to vandalism due to their easy accessibility to the belt conveyors, and the resulting possibility of damage or destruction thereof.

DE-A-10116116 offenbart eine Annahmeeinrichtung für Rücknahmeautomaten für Rotationskörper, insbesondere für flaschen- oder dosenförmige Getränkebehältnisse nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1. DE-A-10116116 discloses an acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotary body, in particular for bottle or can-shaped beverage containers according to the preamble of claim 1.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt vor diesem Hintergrund die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Annahmeeinrichtung für Rücknahmeautomaten, insbesondere für flaschen- oder dosenförmige Getränkebehältnisse, zur Verfügung zu stellen, die niedrige Bauhöhen der Rücknahmeautomaten ermöglicht, dabei aber einen relativ einfachen, funktionssicheren sowie robusten Aufbau und eine hohe Verschleißfestigkeit sowie eine hohe Vandalismusresistenz aufweisen soll.Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide an acceptance device for reverse vending machines, in particular for bottle-type or can-shaped beverage containers, which enables low heights of the automatic reverse vending machines but has a relatively simple, functionally reliable and robust construction and high wear resistance and should have a high resistance to vandalism.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass die Rolleinrichtung zumindest teilweise die Auflage des Annahmebereiches für den Rotationskörper ausbildet und ein der Rolleinrichtung zugeordnetes Längsschubelement vorgesehen ist, das zum entlang der Längsachse des Rotationskörpers in Richtung des Einlasses erfolgenden, zumindest teilweisen Ausschieben des Rotationskörpers aus dem Annahmebereich ausgebildet ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the rolling device at least partially forms the support of the acceptance area for the rotary body and a roller thrust member associated with the rolling device is provided, which takes place along the longitudinal axis of the rotary body in the direction of the inlet, at least partial expulsion of the rotary body from the acceptance area is trained.

Die wesentlichen Vorteile der vorgeschlagenen Lösung bestehen insbesondere darin, dass ihr unkomplizierter Aufbau sowie ihre Kompaktheit eine minimale Störanfälligkeit und optimale Einsatzresultate im Anwendungskonzept versprechen, und dass eine hohe Vandalismusresistenz des Gesamtsystems bereits konzeptionell berücksichtigt wurde.The main advantages of the proposed solution are, in particular, that their uncomplicated design and their compactness promise minimal susceptibility to interference and optimum application results in the application concept, and that a high vandalism resistance of the overall system has already been conceptually considered.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen bzw. der nachstehenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels, welche auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen Bezug nimmt. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine geschnittene Vorderansicht einer bevorzugten Ausführung der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung, ohne Gehäuse,;
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eine geschnittene Seitenansicht der Annahmeeinrichtung aus Figur 1.
Further preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims or the following description of a preferred embodiment, which refers to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
FIG. 1
a sectional front view of a preferred embodiment of the acceptance device according to the invention, without housing;
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a sectional side view of the acceptance device FIG. 1 ,

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen Schnittansichten einer bevorzugten Ausführung der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung mit einem Einlass 1 für Rotationskörper in Form von Getränkebehältnissen 5, der über ein Verschlusselement 2 verschließbar ist. Es versteht sich jedoch, dass ein solches Verschlusselement bei anderen Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung auch fehlen kann.The FIGS. 1 and 2 show sectional views of a preferred embodiment of the acceptance device according to the invention with an inlet 1 for rotating body in the form of beverage containers 5, which is closable via a closure element 2. It is understood, however, that such a closure element may also be absent in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention.

Während das dem Einlass 1 zugeordnete Verschlusselement 2 in Figur 2 deutlich dargestellt ist, sind sowohl der Annahmebereich 3 als auch der Aufnahmebereich 4 der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung in Figur 1 zu erkennen. Auf die Darstellung eines Gehäuses als unwesentliche Einzelheit wurde insgesamt verzichtet.While the inlet 1 associated closure element 2 in FIG. 2 is clearly shown, both the acceptance area 3 and the receiving area 4 of the acceptance device according to the invention in FIG. 1 to recognize. On the representation of a housing as an insignificant detail was omitted altogether.

Im Annahmebereich 3 ist das horizontal in Richtung seiner Längsachse eingelegte Getränkebehältnis 5 angeordnet und direkt auf einer Rolleinrichtung in Form einer Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6, zwischen deren Wellen 7, abgelegt. Die Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 bildet mit anderen Worten die für das Getränkebehältnis 5 vorgesehene Auflage des Annahmebereichs 3 aus.In the acceptance area 3, the beverage container 5 inserted horizontally in the direction of its longitudinal axis is arranged and deposited directly on a rolling device in the form of a container roller device 6, between its shafts 7. The container roller device 6 forms in other words the intended for the beverage container 5 edition of the acceptance area 3 from.

Die Drehachsen der Wellen 7, von denen mindestens eine Welle 7 motorisch angetrieben ist, sind in Figur 1 in senkrechter Projektion parallel zur Längsmittelachse des Getränkebehältnisses 5 angeordnet. Es versteht sich jedoch, dass die Rolleinrichtung bei anderen Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung auch zur Horizontalen geneigt sein kann.The axes of rotation of the shafts 7, of which at least one shaft 7 is driven by a motor, are in FIG. 1 arranged in a vertical projection parallel to the longitudinal central axis of the beverage container 5. It is understood, however, that the rolling device may be inclined to the horizontal in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention.

Das Seitschubelement 8 ist tunnelförmig mit im Wesentlichen U-förmigem Querschnitt (siehe Figur 1) ausgebildet, oberhalb der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 angeordnet und mittels seiner motorisch angetriebenen Schwenkachse 9 zumindest in Richtung des Aufnahmebereiches 4 schwenkbar. Mir der tunnelförmigen Ausbildung des Seitschubelementes 8 kann zugleich der Annahmebereich 3 oberhalb und seitlich zumindest überwiegend begrenzt werden.The Seitschubelement 8 is tunnel-shaped with a substantially U-shaped cross-section (see FIG. 1 ), arranged above the container roller device 6 and pivotable by means of its motor-driven pivot axis 9 at least in the direction of the receiving area 4. The tunnel-shaped formation of the lateral thrust element 8 can at the same time limit the acceptance area 3 above and laterally at least predominantly.

Es versteht sich hierbei, dass bei anderen Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung mit sich nicht über die gesamte Tiefe des Annahmebereichs 3 erstreckendem tunnelförmigem Seitschubelement oder mit einer balkenförmigen Ausbildung des Seitschubelementes 8 gegebenenfalls zusätzliche Einbauten den Annahmebereich 3 seitlich und oberhalb räumlich begrenzen.It is understood here that in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention with not over the entire depth of the acceptance region 3 extending tunnel-shaped Seitschubelement or with a bar-shaped design of the Seitschubelementes 8 optionally additional internals the acceptance area 3 laterally and above spatially limit.

Das Längsschubelement 10 ist plattenförmig und zugleich als Rückwand des Annahmebereiches 3 sowie als eine zur Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 separate Baugruppe ausgebildet. In seiner Arbeitsendstellung ist das Längsschubelement 10 über die Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 und in Richtung des Einlasses 1 geführt, sodass ein in den Annahmebereich 3 eingeführtes Getränkebehältnis 5 dann zumindest teilweise wieder zurück aus dem Annahmebereich 3 ausgeschoben ist. Lediglich erwähnt werden soll in diesem Zusammenhang, dass auch hier aus funktioneller Sicht eine balkenförmige Ausbildung des Längsschubelementes 10 möglich wäre, woraus aber auch hier zumindest ein zusätzlicher baulicher Aufwand, insbesondere hinsichtlich der hinteren Begrenzung des Annahmebereiches 3, resultieren würde.The longitudinal thrust element 10 is plate-shaped and at the same time designed as a rear wall of the acceptance area 3 and as a container roll-6 separate assembly. In its work final position, the longitudinal thrust element 10 is guided over the container roller device 6 and in the direction of the inlet 1, so that a beverage container 5 introduced into the acceptance region 3 is then at least partially pushed back out of the acceptance region 3. Merely to be mentioned in this context, that also here from a functional point of view, a beam-shaped design of the longitudinal thrust element 10 would be possible, but from here at least an additional construction effort, especially with respect to the rear boundary of the acceptance area 3, would result.

Das Längsschubelement 10 ist mittels eines Antriebs 13 motorisch angetrieben, wobei seine Führung 11 bevorzugt säulen- oder schwalbenschwanzähnlich ausgebildet ist. Aus Gründen möglichst geringer äußerer Abmaße und einfacher Ausbildung der Annahmeeinrichtung ist sowohl das Längsschubelementes 10 als auch dessen Führung 11 bevorzugt innerhalb der Umgrenzung des Seitschubelementes 8 angeordnet und mit diesem sowie mit dem Antrieb 13 gemeinsam schwenkbar. Hiermit lassen sich die zuvor dargestellten und angestrebten positiven Effekte besonders gut realisieren.The longitudinal thrust element 10 is driven by a motor 13 by motor, wherein its guide 11 is preferably formed like a column or dovetail. For reasons as small as possible outer dimensions and simple design of the acceptance device, both the longitudinal thrust element 10 and the guide 11 is preferably disposed within the boundary of the Seitschubelementes 8 and pivotable together with this and the drive 13. This makes it possible to realize the previously described and desired positive effects particularly well.

Einen nicht unwesentlichen Einfluss auf das Gesamtsystem der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung hat die insbesondere in Figur 2 dargestellte Erkennungseinrichtung. Sie umfasst zumindest einem dem Einlass 1 zugeordneten und dessen Verschlusselement 2 steuernden optischen Taster 12.1 (möglich wäre hier aber auch der Einsatz einer Lichtschranke) sowie einer Bilderkennungseinheit 12.2 zur Erfassung und Auswertung der Form und/oder des Logos und/oder eines auf das Getränkebehältnis 5 aufgebrachten Codes, beispielsweise eines Strichcodes.A not insignificant influence on the overall system of the acceptance device according to the invention has the particular in FIG. 2 illustrated detection device. It comprises at least one associated with the inlet 1 and its closure element 2 controlling optical switch 12.1 (but would be possible here also the use of a light barrier) and an image recognition unit 12.2 for detecting and evaluating the shape and / or logo and / or on the beverage container. 5 applied codes, such as a bar code.

Es bietet sich hierbei an, die Erkennung mittels einer Materialerkennungseinheit 12.3, bestehend beispielsweise aus induktiven Sensoren, Hall-Sensoren oder Spektrometer, und einer Wägeeinheit 12.4 zu optimieren. In diesem Fall stehen die Bild- und Materialerkennungseinheit 12.2, 12.3 und auch die Wägeeinheit 12.4 über eine entsprechende Steuerung sowohl mit dem Seitschubelement 8 als auch mit dem Längsschubelement 10 in Wirkverbindung. Damit trotz einer platzoptimierten Anordnung zumindest der Bilderkennungseinheit 12.2 oberhalb des tunnelförmigen Seitschubelementes 8 die erforderlichen Daten des auf der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 angeordneten Getränkebehältnisses 5 erfassbar sind, ist das Seitschubelement 8 bevorzugt zumindest teilweise durchsichtig ausgebildet. Offene Seitenwand- oder Deckenbereiche des tunnelförmigen Seitschubelementes 8 sind aus nachvollziehbaren Gründen, insbesondere im Hinblick auf den Schutz der Messtechnik vor Verunreinigungen und Beschädigungen, bevorzug nicht vorgesehen.It is advisable in this case to optimize the recognition by means of a material recognition unit 12.3, consisting for example of inductive sensors, Hall sensors or spectrometers, and a weighing unit 12.4. In this case, the image and material recognition unit 12.2, 12.3 and also the weighing unit 12.4 are operatively connected via an appropriate control both with the lateral thrust element 8 and with the longitudinal thrust element 10. Thus, despite a space-optimized arrangement of at least the image recognition unit 12.2 above the tunnel-shaped Seitschubelementes 8 required Data of the arranged on the Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 beverage container 5 can be detected, the Seitschubelement 8 is preferably formed at least partially transparent. Open Seitenwand- or ceiling areas of the tunnel-shaped Seitschubelementes 8 are for understandable reasons, especially with regard to the protection of the measurement of impurities and damage, preferably not provided.

Damit noch zumindest teilweise gefüllte Getränkebehältnisse 5 oder in ihrer Form adäquate, aber zu schwere andere Behältnisse sofort erkannt und zurückgegeben werden können, ist die Wägeeinheit 12.4 hinsichtlich eines Belastungsendpunktes einstellbar ausgebildet sowie über eine entsprechende Steuerung mit dem Längsschubelement 10 verbunden.So that at least partially filled beverage containers 5 or in their form adequate, but too heavy other containers can be recognized and returned immediately, the weighing unit 12.4 is adjustable with respect to a load end point and connected via a corresponding control with the longitudinal thrust element 10.

Bevorzugt stehen alle Auflager der Wellen 7 der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 mit der Wägeeinheit 12.4 in Wirkkontakt. Es versteht sich jedoch, dass bei anderen Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung auch nur einzelne der Auflager der Wellen Behältnisrolleinrichtung oder andere Teile der Behältnisrolleinrichtung mit der Wägeeinheit in Wirkkontakt stehen können.Preferably, all bearings of the shafts 7 of the container roller device 6 are in operative contact with the weighing unit 12.4. It is understood, however, that in other variants of the acceptance device according to the invention, only some of the supports of the shaft container roller device or other parts of the container roller device can be in operative contact with the weighing unit.

Es versteht sich im Übrigen, dass das Gesamtsystem eine übergeordnete - in den Figuren nicht näher dargestellte - Steuerung aufweist.Incidentally, it goes without saying that the overall system has a higher-level controller (not shown in greater detail in the figures).

Nachfolgend wird die Funktionsweise der erfindungsgemäßen Annahmeeinrichtung beschrieben.The operation of the acceptance device according to the invention will be described below.

Wird der dem Einlass 1 zugeordnete optische Taster 12.1 auf Grund einer angestrebten Rückgabe eines Getränkebehältnisses 5 durch einen Nutzer aktiviert, schaltet dieser den Antrieb des Verschlusselementes 2. Dieses gibt den Einlass 1 frei, so dass das flaschen- oder dosenförmige Getränkebehältnis 5 horizontal und in Längsrichtung, also entlang seiner Längsachse, auf und damit zwischen den beiden Wellen 7 der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 abgelegt werden kann.If the optical probe 12.1 assigned to the inlet 1 is activated by a user due to a desired return of a beverage container 5, this activates the drive of the closure element 2. This releases the inlet 1 so that the bottle-shaped or can-shaped beverage container 5 is horizontal and longitudinal , So along its longitudinal axis, and thus can be stored between the two shafts 7 of the container roll 6.

Ist das Getränkebehältnis 5 zu lang oder nicht weit genug in den Annahmebereich 3 eingeführt, weist bevorzugt ein optisches und/oder akustisches Signal auf diesen Umstand hin und das Verschlusselement 2 verbleibt in der den Einlass 1 freigebenden Stellung. Damit verbleibt auch das Gesamtsystem der Annahmeeinrichtung in Ruhestellung.If the beverage container 5 is too long or not inserted far enough into the acceptance region 3, an optical and / or acoustic signal preferably indicates this fact and the closure element 2 remains in the position releasing the inlet 1. This also leaves the overall system of the acceptance device at rest.

Wird das zu lange Getränkebehältnis 5 aus dem Annahmebereich 3 entnommen, verschließt das Verschlusselement 2 den Einlass 1 wieder, und die Annahmeeinrichtung ist erneut annahmebereit.If the too long beverage container 5 removed from the acceptance area 3, the closure element 2 closes the inlet 1 again, and the receiving device is ready to accept again.

Wurde das die richtige Länge aufweisende Getränkebehältnis 5 nunmehr in eine vorgesehene Position innerhalb des Annahmebereiches 3 verbracht und die Hand des Nutzers aus dem Wirkbereich des optischen Tasters 12.1 genommen, verschließt das Verschlusselement 2 den Einlass 1 wieder. Gleichzeitig wird in diesem Fall auch das Gesamtsystem der Annahmeeinrichtung aktiviert.If the beverage container 5 having the correct length has now been moved to an intended position within the acceptance region 3 and the user's hand has been removed from the effective range of the optical probe 12.1, the closure element 2 closes the inlet 1 again. At the same time, the entire system of the acceptance device is activated in this case.

Zunächst ermittelt die Wägeeinheit 12.4, ob das Getränkebehältnis 5 einen eingestellten Belastungsendpunkt überschreitet oder nicht.First, the weighing unit determines 12.4, whether the beverage container 5 exceeds a set load end point or not.

Wird dieser Belastungsendpunkt überschritten, werden das in seiner Ausgangsstellung angeordnete Längsschubelement 10 und das Verschlusselement 2 angesteuert. Letzteres öffnet den Einlass 1 und das Längsschubelement 10 wird mittels seines Antriebes 13 und seiner Führung 11 in seine Arbeitsendstellung geführt, in der es sich über der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 befindet sowie in Richtung des Einlasses 1 verschoben ist. Damit wird das Getränkebehältnis 5 zumindest teilweise aus dem Einlass 1 geschoben und muss von dem Nutzer als nicht angenommenes Behältnis entnommen werden.If this load end point is exceeded, the longitudinal thrust element 10 arranged in its starting position and the closure element 2 are actuated. The latter opens the inlet 1 and the longitudinal thrust element 10 is guided by means of its drive 13 and its guide 11 in its working end position in which it is located above the container roller device 6 and is displaced in the direction of the inlet 1. Thus, the beverage container 5 is at least partially pushed out of the inlet 1 and must be removed by the user as not accepted container.

Wird der Belastungsendpunkt nicht überschritten, werden die Wellen 7 der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 motorisch angetrieben, so dass das Getränkebehältnis 5 in eine rotierende Bewegung um seine Längsachse versetzt wird. Identifiziert nunmehr die Bild- und/oder Materialerkennungseinheit 12.2., 12.3 das Getränkebehältnis 5 als den vorgegebenen Kriterien nicht entsprechend, werden wiederum das in seiner Ausgangsstellung angeordnete Längsschubelement 10 und das Verschlusselement 2, mit den gleichen Abläufen und dem gleichen Ergebnis wie vorbeschrieben, angesteuert. In jedem Fall wird, wenn das Längsschubelement 10 aktiviert werden muss, der Antrieb der Wellen 7 der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 gestoppt.If the load end point is not exceeded, the shafts 7 of the container roller device 6 are driven by a motor, so that the beverage container 5 is set in a rotating movement about its longitudinal axis. Now identifies the image and / or material recognition unit 12.2., 12.3 the beverage container 5 as the predetermined criteria not according to the arranged in its initial position longitudinal thrust element 10 and the closure element 2, with the same procedures and the same result as previously described, driven. In any case, when the longitudinal pushing element 10 has to be activated, the drive of the shafts 7 of the container rolling device 6 is stopped.

Sind alle Prüfungen - in aller Regel in sehr kurzer Zeit - mit dem Ergebnis abgeschlossen, dass das Getränkebehältnis 5 als akzeptabel angenommen wird, erfolgt die Ansteuerung des Seitschubelementes 8. Auch in diesem Fall hat es sich als zweckmäßig erwiesen, den Antrieb der Wellen 7 der Behältnisrolleinrichtung 6 zu stoppen. Das Seitschubelement 8 schwenkt mittels seiner angetriebenen Schwenkachse 9 in Richtung des Aufnahmebereiches 4 und befördert mit seiner nachlaufenden Seitenwand das Getränkebehältnis 5 quer zu seiner Längsachse zwangsweise in diesen Aufnahmebereich 4. Dort kann das Getränkebehältnis 5 in jeglicher vorbestimmten Art behandelt, beispielsweise gesammelt oder zerkleinert, werden. Außerdem kann mit der Annahme des Getränkebehältnisses 5 auch eine Pfandrückgabe oder eine Wertbonausgabe ausgelöst werden.Are all tests - usually completed in a very short time - with the result that the beverage container 5 is accepted as acceptable, the control of the Seitschubelementes 8. Also in this case, it has proved to be useful to drive the shafts 7 of Container roll device 6 to stop. The Seitschubelement 8 pivots by means of its driven pivot axis 9 in the direction of the receiving area 4 and transported with its trailing side wall, the beverage container 5 across to its longitudinal axis forcibly in this receiving area 4. There, the beverage container 5 can be treated in any predetermined manner, for example, collected or crushed, be. In addition, with the acceptance of the beverage container 5 also a deposit return or a value bonus issue can be triggered.

Danach wird das Seitschubelement 8 in seine - in den Figuren dargestellte - Ausgangsstellung zurück geführt, sodass die Annahmeeinrichtung für einen neuen Annahmevorgang bereit ist.Thereafter, the Seitschubelement 8 is returned to its - shown in the figures - initial position, so that the acceptance device is ready for a new acceptance process.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele sind in den Unteransprüchen definiert.Preferred embodiments are defined in the subclaims.

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  1. Acceptance device for reverse vending machines for rotational bodies, especially for beverage containers in the form of bottles or cans, comprising
    - an acceptance section (3), having an inlet (1) for receiving and distributing a rotational body (5) and a support for the rotational body (5),
    - a lateral pushing element (8) transporting the rotational body (5) at an angle to its longitudinal axis laterally from the acceptance section (3) to a receiving section (4) and
    - a rolling device (6) associated with a detection device for rolling the rotational body (5) about its longitudinal axis,
    - the rolling device (6) at least partially configuring the support of the acceptance section (3) for the rotational body (5) and
    characterized in that
    - a longitudinal pushing element (10) associated with the rolling device (6) is provided in order to at least partially push the rotational body (5) out along the longitudinal axis of the rotational body (5) in the direction of the inlet (1).
  2. Acceptance device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the inlet (1) can be locked by means of a locking element (2).
  3. Acceptance device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support of the acceptance section (3) is arranged so that the rotational body (5) is supported with substantially horizontally running longitudinal axis.
  4. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rolling device (6) has at least two shafts (7) arranged in parallel, wherein at least one of the shafts (7) is designed to be mechanically driven.
  5. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral pushing element (8) is designed in the form of a tunnel or beam and is arranged so as to move above the rolling device (6) and at least in the direction of the receiving section (4).
  6. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral pushing element (8) is designed in the form of a tunnel which can be pivoted by means of a swivel pin (9), wherein the roof and the side panels of the lateral pushing element (8) delimit the acceptance section (3) at least predominantly there.
  7. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral pushing element (8) is formed to be at least partially transparent.
  8. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) is designed in the form of a plate or beam and is located above the rolling device (6).
  9. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) in its starting position is located in the vicinity of the rear panel of the acceptance section (3) and/or in its work terminating position is guided by means of the container rolling device (6) in the direction of the inlet (1).
  10. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) is designed in the form of a plate and at the same time as rear panel of the acceptance section (3).
  11. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) is mechanically driven by means of motor (13) and/or the guidance (11) of the longitudinal pushing element (10) has a form similar to a column or dovetail.
  12. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) and its guidance (11) are located within the boundary of the lateral pushing element (8) and can be pivoted with this as well as jointly with the motor (13).
  13. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the detection device comprises an optical scanner (12.1) associated with the inlet (1), especially controlling its locking element (2), and/or an image and/or material detection device (12.2 or 12.3) covering the acceptance section (3), wherein the image and/or material detection device (12.2 or 12.3) is operationally linked via a controller to the lateral pushing element (8) and to the longitudinal pushing element (10).
  14. Acceptance device according to Claim 13, characterized in that the detection device comprises a weighing unit (12.4), wherein the image and/or material detection device (12.2 or 12.3) and the weighing unit (12.4) are operationally linked via the controller to the lateral pushing element (8) and to the longitudinal pushing element (10).
  15. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal pushing element (10) is operationally linked via a controller to a locking element (2) of the inlet (1).
  16. Acceptance device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one support of each shaft (7) of the rolling device (6) is connected to a weighing unit (12.4) and a weight terminating point, triggering the activation of the longitudinal pushing element (10), of the weighing unit (12.4) can be adjusted.
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