EP1791452A1 - Selbstbedienter warenerfassungsplatz mit kontinuierlichem warendurchfluss - Google Patents
Selbstbedienter warenerfassungsplatz mit kontinuierlichem warendurchflussInfo
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- EP1791452A1 EP1791452A1 EP05793902A EP05793902A EP1791452A1 EP 1791452 A1 EP1791452 A1 EP 1791452A1 EP 05793902 A EP05793902 A EP 05793902A EP 05793902 A EP05793902 A EP 05793902A EP 1791452 A1 EP1791452 A1 EP 1791452A1
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- Prior art keywords
- goods
- detection station
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- goods detection
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Classifications
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- 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
- A47F9/00—Shop, bar, bank or like counters
- A47F9/02—Paying counters
- A47F9/04—Check-out counters, e.g. for self-service stores
- A47F9/046—Arrangement of recording means in or on check-out counters
- A47F9/047—Arrangement of recording means in or on check-out counters for recording self-service articles without cashier or assistant
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
- G07G1/00—Cash registers
- G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
- G07G1/0045—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader
- G07G1/0054—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader with control of supplementary check-parameters, e.g. weight or number of articles
Definitions
- the invention relates to a self-operated goods collection point for goods 5 retail stores with a continuous flow of goods.
- the object of the invention is to propose a self-operated goods detection station, which has a high goods throughput and requires only small space.
- the goods detection station which a scanning device for bar-coded labels and - seen in the direction of flow of goods - behind the Ab ⁇ tasting a belt scale and a plurality of trays for scanned goods is distinguished by the fact that the shelves, again in the direction of flow of goods, are arranged in a row one behind the other and can be separated by an adjustable barrier from the respective storage in front.
- the shelves are delimited downwards by a roller conveyor or by an endless conveyor belt.
- Roller conveyors are preferably arranged inclined, so that the goods can slide down under the action of gravity. They represent a particularly inexpensive solution.
- Endless transport belts on the other hand, have the advantage that their orientation gives greater freedom. Since endless conveyor belts are generally driven by a motor, the transport is also ensured with very light and small goods.
- each barrier carries a transport roller at its upper end. It is adjustable between a position protruding upward between adjacent shelves and a position immersed between these, in which latter a circumferential section of the transport roller with the shelves adjoining it is coextensive. The goods can then slide easily from one shelf to the next with the barrier submerged.
- sensors which scan the surfaces of the shelves for the purpose of detecting goods deposited on the shelves. These each serve to control a barrier.
- the sensor is at least one tray designed as a light curtain. This ensures seamless scanning.
- a second sensor preferably designed as a light barrier, is arranged. This checks whether goods are above the transport roller of the barrier. If this is the case, the operation of the barrier is suppressed.
- a goods transport belt is arranged between the belt scale and the first deposit, as seen in the direction of goods flow. This serves the reliable removal of goods from the belt scale, so that the latter is cleared quickly for a next weighing.
- a third sensor for detecting goods located on the goods conveyor belt is arranged on the goods conveyor belt. This is also preferably designed as a light barrier. If the third sensor, after having recognized a product, is not released again within a time determined by the transport speed of the conveyor belt, this is an indication that the first tray is full. Thereafter, the belt scale is stopped and the customer is asked to wait with the detection of the next goods.
- a packing trough is connected to the tray which is the farthest away from the scanning device.
- the capacity of the vorge named tray is increased.
- the packing trough may be provided a parking space for a shopping cart or shopping basket. In these, the goods can slide in or be transported immediately after their capture, so that the goods throughput is further increased.
- a further barrier is arranged in front of the pack mulch, whereby a further deposit is created.
- FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a goods detection station with a disabled barrier in a schematic side view
- FIG. 2 shows the goods detection station from FIG. 1 with activated barrier
- FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of a goods detection station with two barriers in a partial schematic side view
- Fig. 4 shows a third embodiment of a goods detection station in a partial schematic side view.
- Figures 1 and 2 show a first goods detection station 10 in a schematic side view, wherein the goods flow direction W extends from left to right.
- the first goods detection station 10 includes a Conseinrich ⁇ device 12 with a scanning device 14 for bar-coded labels and a display unit 16, and - seen in the direction of goods flow W - behind the Abtastein ⁇ device 14, a belt scale 18th
- the belt scale 18 includes a load cell 20, which is arranged under the upper run 22 of a drivable by a first electric motor 26 Endlostrans ⁇ port band 24. To the belt scale 18 is followed by a second electric motor 30 drivable endless goods conveyor belt 28 at.
- the scanning device 14, the sighting device 16, the load cell 20 of the belt scale 18, the electric motors 26 and 30 and two safety flaps 34, 36 mentioned below, an electromagnet 48, sensors 50, 52, 54 56, 58 and a light curtain 60 are connected to a control device 32.
- the transition from the scanning device 14 to the belt scale 18 forms a first safety flap 34 with an integrated proximity switch. This has the task of switching off the first electric motor 26 immediately when a product or the fingers of the customer fall into the gap between the scanning device 14 and the belt scale 18.
- the goods conveyor belt 28 opens with the interposition of a second safety flap 36, again with an integrated proximity switch, in a first tray 38. This is followed by a second tray 40, whose lower part is formed as a packing trough 42.
- the shelves 38, 40 are formed as roller tracks.
- endless conveyor belts can also be used. The roller conveyors are inclined away from the operating device 12 downwards. This allows the goods to slide down under the action of gravity. If endless conveyor belts are used, they are driven by a motor. This ensures the transport of very light and small goods.
- a barrier 44 is arranged transversely to the direction of flow of goods W.
- the latter carries a transport roller 46 at its upper end.
- the barrier 44 is adjustable between a position immersed between the adjacent shelves 38, 40 (FIG. 1) and an upwardly projecting position (FIG. 2).
- the upper peripheral portion of the transport roller 46 is coextensive with the trays 38, 40 adjacent thereto so that the goods can freely roll from the first tray 38 to the second tray 40.
- the goods are stopped by the barrier 44, so that they remain on the first shelf 38.
- the barrier 44 can be actuated by an electromagnet 48. Also possible is an electric motor drive.
- the surfaces of the shelves 38, 40 are scanned by sensors 50 and 52 after goods located on the trays 38, 40.
- the signals of the sensors 50, 52 cause the control of the barrier 44.
- the sensors 50, 52 are configured as surface-parallel to the surface of the respective trays 38 and 40, respectively. directed trained Lichtschieier. This ensures a complete scanning. It is also possible to scan in a different manner, for example by means of ultrasound or mechanical probe.
- a second sensor 54 preferably designed as a light barrier, is arranged in goods flow direction W immediately behind the barrier 44. This checks whether goods are above the transport roller 46 of the barrier 44. If this is the case, the actuation of the barrier 44 is suppressed.
- a third sensor 56 for goods located on the goods conveyor belt 28 is arranged on the goods conveyor belt 28. This is also preferably designed as a light barrier. If the third sensor 56, after having detected a product, does not release again within a time determined by the transport speed of the conveyor belt, this is an indication that the first tray 38 is full. Thereafter, the endless conveyor belt 24 of the belt scale 18 is stopped and the customer is requested to wait to acquire the next product.
- a fourth sensor 58 which serves to control the flow of goods.
- the Abtasteinrich ⁇ device 14 is released only for the detection of a next product when the belt scale 18 is empty. This avoids wrong weighing.
- a light curtain 60 oriented perpendicularly to the upper run 22 of the belt scale 18 and to the water flow direction W is arranged.
- the protective effect is further enhanced by the fact that the light curtain 60 is delimited by a partition wall 62 at least on the edge facing the customer. This is preferably made of a transparent plastic.
- a self-operated goods registration process with the first goods receiving station 10 proceeds as follows: The goods are individually removed from the shopping cart, guided along the scanning device 14 and then deposited on the belt scale 18.
- the weight information determined from the scanning result and the weighing result of the belt scale 18 are transmitted to the control device 32, which contains a comparator. This compares the weight registered by the belt scale 18 with the weight information from the scanning result of this product.
- the goods information is further transmitted to a billing system not described in detail here. If the aforementioned weight values agree within a tolerance range, the first electric motor 26 is switched on, as a result of which the goods are transported from the belt scale 18 to the goods conveyor belt 28. If there is no match, the first electric motor 26 is not switched on and the customer is prompted by appropriate information on the viewing device 16 to retrieve the last goods past the scanning device 14 and / or information to the supervisor given the goods sales business. As soon as the fourth sensor 58 reports that the belt scale 18 is free, the scanning device 14 is released for the detection of a next product.
- the goods transport belt 28 conveys the last detected goods to the first tray 38, from where it reaches the second tray 40, provided that the barrier 44 is lowered. If all the goods of the first customer have space on the second storage space 40, after the END key 80 has been actuated, the barrier 44 is raised and a next customer can begin to collect his goods. These then accumulate on the first tray 38. Meanwhile, the first customer at rest his Wa ren ren the second tray 40. On the other hand, if the second sensor 54 reports that goods of the first customer are above the lowered barrier 44, that is, that not all goods are stored in the second storage 40, the scanning device 14 is blocked for a second customer. As a result of the withdrawal of water from the second tray 40, the barrier 44 becomes free at some point, so that these can be raised and the scanning device 14 can be released for the second customer. For this, the waiting time is minimized.
- Fig. 3 the storage area 64 of a second goods detection station 10a is shown. This differs from that of the first goods detection place 10 only in that it has three shelves, namely a third shelf 66, a fourth shelf 68 and a fifth shelf 70. Between the third Abla ⁇ 66 and the fourth tray 68, a second barrier 72 and between the fourth tray 68 and the fifth tray 70, a third barrier 74 is disposed. The structure and the control of the second barrier 72 and the third barrier 74 correspond to the barrier 44. A fifth sensor 72 and behind the third barrier 74 a sixth sensor 78 are arranged in the direction of flow of goods W directly behind the second barrier 72. The construction and the task of the fifth sensor 72 and the sixth sensor 78 correspond to those of the second sensor 54.
- a storage area 82 of a third goods detection station 10b is shown. This differs from that of the first goods detection place 10 only in that instead of a packing trough it has a parking space 84 for a shopping cart 86. The goods can immediately slide into a ready-made shopping cart 86. The goods throughput can be increased even further.
- control device 74 third barrier 34 first safety flap 76 fifth sensor
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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DE200410046597 DE102004046597B4 (de) | 2004-09-25 | 2004-09-25 | Selbstbedienter Warenerfassungsplatz mit kontinuierlichem Warendurchfluss |
PCT/DE2005/001671 WO2006032257A1 (de) | 2004-09-25 | 2005-09-22 | Selbstbedienter warenerfassungsplatz mit kontinuierlichem warendurchfluss |
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EP1791452A1 true EP1791452A1 (de) | 2007-06-06 |
EP1791452B1 EP1791452B1 (de) | 2012-02-15 |
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EP (1) | EP1791452B1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE102004046597B4 (de) |
ES (1) | ES2379469T3 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2006032257A1 (de) |
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DE102007004680A1 (de) | 2007-01-25 | 2008-08-07 | Wincor Nixdorf International Gmbh | Selbstbedienter Warenerfassungsplatz sowie Verfahren zum Erfassen von Waren |
EP2770485B1 (de) * | 2013-02-25 | 2016-05-11 | Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH | Packmulden variabler Größe |
EP2848163B1 (de) | 2013-09-17 | 2018-09-05 | Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH | Automatisches Kassensystem mit Bewegungsablaufsteuerung |
EP3159858B1 (de) | 2015-10-19 | 2021-07-14 | Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH | Aufnahmesystem zum aufnehmen von objekten |
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