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EP3056117B1
EP3056117B1 EP16000110.3A EP16000110A EP3056117B1 EP 3056117 B1 EP3056117 B1 EP 3056117B1 EP 16000110 A EP16000110 A EP 16000110A EP 3056117 B1 EP3056117 B1 EP 3056117B1
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Oliver Tiffe
Nikolaus Netzel
Björn Magers
Harald Adam
Uwe Bruns
Lars Henseler
Thorsten Opitz
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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
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47F2010/005—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for using RFID elements
    • 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
    • A47F2010/025—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets using stock management systems

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  • the invention relates to a sales unit according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.
  • the proposed sales unit is intended for retail. Such sales units are used in particular in the vicinity of so-called Expresskassen in supermarkets or the like.
  • the DE 20 2013 105 470 U1 shows a shelf system for cash desks. On the shelves so-called impulse products are stored, which cause a spontaneous purchase incentive with the customer in the checkout area.
  • the US 5,269,597 A shows a sales unit with a shielding behind which the individual goods are protected against unauthorized access
  • the EP 2 175 407 A1 shows a goods information system for a sales unit.
  • An RFID transponder attached to the goods can be read out by the system.
  • the information stored in the system about the individual goods is visualized on a display.
  • the FR 2 964 217 A1 shows a sales unit in which goods are stored, which are each provided with an RFID tag. A removal of these goods is detected by an RFID reader.
  • the US 2006/0022827 A1 shows a storage unit, especially for medical devices.
  • the medical articles are provided with RFID tags. A removal of these medical devices is detected via an RFID reader.
  • the US 2015/235502 A1 shows a sales unit having removal detection means.
  • the data obtained by the removal detection means are evaluated in the form of a sales statistics.
  • Thefts can be prevented by grids that prevent the customer from accessing the shelf.
  • the grids must be removed cumbersome from a cash on the purchase request of a customer. This is done either by acclamation or by an operating button that can be reached by the customer. Since booting up the grid always takes time, it reduces the customer's buying interest and lowers sales.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a sales unit which offers a suitable theft protection for pulse products and allows the customer easy access to the desired goods.
  • the theft protection should be as discreet as possible and the customer should not be noticed. This reduces the evident distrust of the customer and increases the customer's incentive to buy.
  • the sales unit proposed here consists of at least one Wareriregal, on whose shelves individual goods can be placed.
  • the goods will be so-called impulse articles, for example chewing gum, candy or cigarettes.
  • the goods shelf has at least one removal detection means, which registers when a product is removed from the goods shelf.
  • the removal detection means is a light barrier or an RFID reader.
  • Such removal detection means are not immediately apparent to the customer and very discreet. The customer thus finds a more pleasant buying ambience.
  • Goods packaging can be easily provided with printed RFID tags.
  • an RFID reader can detect a removal and possibly also provide further data, for example sales data, fill level data, etc., together with a suitable evaluation unit.
  • the sales unit has a vending machine.
  • the vending machine for example, as in the DE 20 2013 011 784 U1 be executed described.
  • the vending machine has a goods store in which individual goods, such as cigarettes, are stored. Via a control panel, a customer can request goods from the goods storage. The requested goods are conveyed to a goods issue unit and can be reached there by the customer.
  • the sales unit has a signal means, which is coupled to the removal detection means in such a way that a signal is released in the case of a product removed from the goods shelf. If, for example, a customer breaks through the light barrier when accessing the shelf, a signal is output by the removal detection means, which in particular informs the cashier about the access. The cashier can then make sure that the goods are also billed and paid.
  • the signal can be, for example, of an optical nature and realized by a lamp which is visibly illuminated for the cashier. But it can also be an audible signal that is advantageously directed towards the cashier and is not audible to the customer. Also possible is a combination of optical and acoustic signal.
  • a data signal can also be sent. This is, for example, a text message that is transmitted to the cash register of the cashier. Such a signal is particularly inconspicuous.
  • the sales unit has access limiting means which lock the goods shelf and deactivate the operating unit of the vending machine. This is necessary if the cashier leaves the cash register and the sales unit is unattended.
  • access limiting means which may be designed, for example, as a grid or a flap made of composite or Plexiglas, which lock the shelf.
  • second access limiting means of a digital nature which block the control panel of the vending machine.
  • the invention is implemented particularly advantageously when a system comprising checkout counter and sales unit is combined.
  • the sales unit facilitates the daily work of the cashier staff.
  • the invention is used as a system of a vending machine, a cash desk and a sales unit, personnel can be saved in the supermarket.
  • Theft protection is achieved on the one hand by means of light barriers on the shelves, so that a signal (eg acoustically or visually) can be triggered when engaging in the shelf and on the other hand, theft protection is achieved by flaps in front of the shelves Need to be locked or shut down automatically.
  • a signal eg acoustically or visually
  • theft protection is achieved by flaps in front of the shelves Need to be locked or shut down automatically.
  • an information signal can be transmitted to a so-called handheld of the staff.
  • the sales unit can be coupled with a vending machine. This saves electronics, because the sales unit can be controlled via the vending machine. Nevertheless, the open design of the sales unit can increase the incentive to buy through acoustic, visual and olfactory stimuli.
  • the FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a sales unit 1.
  • the sales unit 1 has a goods shelf 2, 2 ', which in turn comprises individual shelves 3. On the shelves individual goods (not shown) can be stored.
  • the sales unit 1 shown here has a vending machine 4.
  • the vending machine 4 has a goods store (not visible) in which individual goods (not shown) are stored. A customer can request these goods via a control panel 5. The goods are then conveyed to a goods issue area 6 and can be removed by the customer.
  • the goods shelf can be locked by flaps 7 for customer access.
  • the flaps 7 are preferably made of transparent material, such as Plexiglas, so that the goods located behind it is still visible. Locking the goods shelf is necessary if the counter of the supermarket is not staffed with cashiers. In this case, the control panel 5 of the vending machine can also be electronically locked, so that no more goods can be requested from the goods storage by the customer.
  • the sales unit 1 presented here is usually placed in the vicinity of a checkout counter (not shown) of a supermarket or is coupled directly to the checkout counter. In the latter case, special synergy effects arise because a single control unit performs the functions of Cash desk, goods shelf and vending machine can control. Inventory can be monitored across functional elements.
  • the sales unit proposed here makes it possible to minimize losses due to theft without worsening the sales atmosphere for a customer.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Verkaufseinheit nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a sales unit according to the preamble of the independent claim 1.

Die hier vorgeschlagene Verkaufseinheit ist für den Einzelhandel vorgesehen. Derartige Verkaufseinheiten werden insbesondere in der Nähe von so genannten Expresskassen in Supermärkten oder dergleichen eingesetzt.The proposed sales unit is intended for retail. Such sales units are used in particular in the vicinity of so-called Expresskassen in supermarkets or the like.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die DE 20 2013 105 470 U1 zeigt ein Regalsystem für Kassentische. Auf den Regalböden werden so genannte Impulsartikel gelagert, die beim Kunden im Kassenbereich einen spontanen Kaufanreiz hervorrufen.The DE 20 2013 105 470 U1 shows a shelf system for cash desks. On the shelves so-called impulse products are stored, which cause a spontaneous purchase incentive with the customer in the checkout area.

Die US 5,269,597 A zeigt eine Verkaufseinheit mit einem Abschirmgitter hinter welchem die einzelnen Waren vor unerlaubten Zugriff geschützt sindThe US 5,269,597 A shows a sales unit with a shielding behind which the individual goods are protected against unauthorized access

Die EP 2 175 407 A1 zeigt ein Wareninformationssystem für eine Verkaufseinheit. Ein an den Waren angebrachter RFID-Transponder kann von dem System ausgelesen werden. Die im System über die einzelnen Waren gespeicherten Informationen werden auf einem Display visualisiert.The EP 2 175 407 A1 shows a goods information system for a sales unit. An RFID transponder attached to the goods can be read out by the system. The information stored in the system about the individual goods is visualized on a display.

Die FR 2 964 217 A1 zeigt eine Verkaufseinheit, in welcher Waren gespeichert sind, die jeweils mit einem RFID-Tag versehen sind. Eine Entnahme dieser Waren wird durch einen RFID-Reader detektiert.The FR 2 964 217 A1 shows a sales unit in which goods are stored, which are each provided with an RFID tag. A removal of these goods is detected by an RFID reader.

Die US 2006/0022827 A1 zeigt eine Aufbewahrungseinheit, insbesondere für Medizinartikel. Die Medizinartikel sind mit RFID-Tags versehen. Eine Entnahme dieser Medizinartikel wird über einen RFID-Reader detektiert.The US 2006/0022827 A1 shows a storage unit, especially for medical devices. The medical articles are provided with RFID tags. A removal of these medical devices is detected via an RFID reader.

Die US 2015/235502 A1 zeigt eine Verkaufseinheit, die Entnahmedetektionsmittel aufweist. Die durch die Entnahmedetektionsmittel gewonnen Daten werden in Form einer Verkaufsstatistik ausgewertet.The US 2015/235502 A1 shows a sales unit having removal detection means. The data obtained by the removal detection means are evaluated in the form of a sales statistics.

Derartige Impulsartikel werden jedoch häufig gestohlen. Die Ware kann nur schwierig von der Kassenkraft beobachtet werden, so dass die Verlustrate derartiger Artikel hoch ist.However, such impulse articles are often stolen. The goods are difficult to monitor by the cashier, so the loss rate of such items is high.

Diebstähle können durch Gitter verhindert werden, die den Zugriff des Kunden auf das Regal verhindern. Die Gitter müssen bei einem Kaufwunsch eines Kunden umständlich von der Kassenkraft entfernt werden. Dies geschieht entweder durch Zuruf oder durch einen für den Kunden erreichbaren Betätigungsknopf. Da das Hochfahren des Gitters in jedem Fall Zeit benötigt ist, schmälert dies das Kaufinteresse des Kunden und lässt den Umsatz sinken.Thefts can be prevented by grids that prevent the customer from accessing the shelf. The grids must be removed cumbersome from a cash on the purchase request of a customer. This is done either by acclamation or by an operating button that can be reached by the customer. Since booting up the grid always takes time, it reduces the customer's buying interest and lowers sales.

Aufgabenstellungtask

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Verkaufseinheit vorzuschlagen, die einen geeigneten Diebstahlschutz für Impulswaren bietet und den Kunden einen einfachen Zugriff auf die gewünschten Waren ermöglicht. Der Diebstahlschutz sollte möglichst dezent sein und dem Kunden möglichst nicht auffallen. Dadurch wird das evidente Misstrauen gegen den Kunden verringert und der Kaufanreiz des Kunden erhöht.The object of the invention is to propose a sales unit which offers a suitable theft protection for pulse products and allows the customer easy access to the desired goods. The theft protection should be as discreet as possible and the customer should not be noticed. This reduces the evident distrust of the customer and increases the customer's incentive to buy.

Die Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the characterizing features of independent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Die hier vorgeschlagene Verkaufseinheit, besteht aus zumindest einem Wareriregal, auf dessen Regalböden einzelne Waren platzierbar sind. In der Regel wird es sich bei den Waren um so genannte Impulsartikel, beispielsweise Kaugummis, Bonbons oder Zigaretten handeln. Das Warenregal weist zumindest ein Entnahmedetektionsmittel auf, welches registriert wenn eine Ware aus dem Warenregal entnommen wird. Vorteilhafterweise handelt es sich beim Entnahmedetektionsmittel um eine Lichtschranke oder um einen RFID-Reader. Derartige Entnahmedetektionsmittel sind für den Kunden nicht unmittelbar erkennbar und sehr dezent. Der Kunde findet dadurch ein angenehmeres Kaufambiente vor. Warenverpackungen können sehr leicht mit aufgedruckten RFID-Tags versehen werden. Dadurch kann ein RFID-Reader eine Entnahme detektieren und ggf. noch weitere Daten, beispielsweise Abverkaufdaten, Füllstandsdaten, etc., zusammen mit einer geeigneten Auswerteeinheit liefern.The sales unit proposed here consists of at least one Wareriregal, on whose shelves individual goods can be placed. As a rule, the goods will be so-called impulse articles, for example chewing gum, candy or cigarettes. The goods shelf has at least one removal detection means, which registers when a product is removed from the goods shelf. Advantageously, the removal detection means is a light barrier or an RFID reader. Such removal detection means are not immediately apparent to the customer and very discreet. The customer thus finds a more pleasant buying ambience. Goods packaging can be easily provided with printed RFID tags. As a result, an RFID reader can detect a removal and possibly also provide further data, for example sales data, fill level data, etc., together with a suitable evaluation unit.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Verkaufseinheit einen Warenautomaten auf. Der Warenautomat kann beispielsweise wie in der DE 20 2013 011 784 U1 beschrieben ausgeführt sein. Der Warenautomat weist einen Warenspeicher auf, in welchen einzelne Waren, beispielsweise Zigaretten, gespeichert sind. Über ein Bedienfeld kann ein Kunde Ware aus dem Warenspeicher anfordern. Die angeforderte Ware wird zu einer Warenausgabeeinheit gefördert und ist dort für den Kunden erreichbar.According to the invention, the sales unit has a vending machine. The vending machine, for example, as in the DE 20 2013 011 784 U1 be executed described. The vending machine has a goods store in which individual goods, such as cigarettes, are stored. Via a control panel, a customer can request goods from the goods storage. The requested goods are conveyed to a goods issue unit and can be reached there by the customer.

Vorteilhafterweise weist die Verkaufseinheit ein Signalmittel auf, welches mit dem Entnahmedetektionsmittel derart gekoppelt ist, dass bei einer aus dem Warenregal entnommenen Ware ein Signal ausgelöst wird. Wenn ein Kunde beispielsweise beim Zugriff auf das Regal die Lichtschranke durchbricht, wird vom Entnahmedetektionsmittel ein Signal ausgegeben, das insbesondere das Kassenpersonal über den Zugriff informiert. Das Kassenpersonal kann dann darauf achten, dass die Ware auch abgerechnet und bezahlt wird. Das Signal kann beispielsweise optischer Natur sein und durch eine für das Kassenpersonal sichtbar aufleuchtende Lampe realisiert sein. Es kann sich aber auch um ein akustisches Signal handeln, dass vorteilhafterweise in Richtung des Kassenpersonals gerichtet ist und für den Kunden nicht hörbar ist. Möglich ist auch eine Kombination aus optischen und akustischen Signal.Advantageously, the sales unit has a signal means, which is coupled to the removal detection means in such a way that a signal is released in the case of a product removed from the goods shelf. If, for example, a customer breaks through the light barrier when accessing the shelf, a signal is output by the removal detection means, which in particular informs the cashier about the access. The cashier can then make sure that the goods are also billed and paid. The signal can be, for example, of an optical nature and realized by a lamp which is visibly illuminated for the cashier. But it can also be an audible signal that is advantageously directed towards the cashier and is not audible to the customer. Also possible is a combination of optical and acoustic signal.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann auch ein Datensignal versendet werden. Hierbei handelt es sich beispielsweise um eine Textnachricht, die an die Registrierkasse des Kassenpersonals übermittelt wird. Ein solches Signal ist besonders unauffällig.Alternatively or additionally, a data signal can also be sent. This is, for example, a text message that is transmitted to the cash register of the cashier. Such a signal is particularly inconspicuous.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Verkaufseinheit Zugriffsbegrenzungsmittel auf, die das Warenregal abriegeln und die Bedieneinheit des Warenautomaten deaktivieren. Dies ist notwendig, wenn das Kassenpersonal die Kasse verlässt und die Verkaufseinheit unbeaufsichtigt ist. Es sind erste Zugriffsbegrenzungsmittel vorhanden, welche beispielsweise als Gitter oder eine Klappe aus Verbund- oder Plexiglas ausgeführt sein können, die das Regal abriegeln. Es sind weiterhin zweite Zugriffsbegrenzungsmittel digitaler Natur vorgesehen, die das Bedienfeld des Warenautomaten sperren.According to the invention, the sales unit has access limiting means which lock the goods shelf and deactivate the operating unit of the vending machine. This is necessary if the cashier leaves the cash register and the sales unit is unattended. There are first access limiting means, which may be designed, for example, as a grid or a flap made of composite or Plexiglas, which lock the shelf. There are also provided second access limiting means of a digital nature, which block the control panel of the vending machine.

Die Erfindung wird besonders vorteilhaft umgesetzt, wenn ein System aus Kassentisch und Verkaufseinheit kombiniert wird. Die Verkaufseinheit erleichtert den Arbeitsalltag des Kassenpersonals.The invention is implemented particularly advantageously when a system comprising checkout counter and sales unit is combined. The sales unit facilitates the daily work of the cashier staff.

Wenn die Erfindung als System aus einem Warenautomaten, einem Kassentisch und einer Verkaufseinheit eingesetzt wird, kann Personal im Supermarkt eingespart werden.If the invention is used as a system of a vending machine, a cash desk and a sales unit, personnel can be saved in the supermarket.

Diebstahlschutz wird auf der einen Seite durch Lichtschranken an den Regalen erreicht, so dass beim Eingriff in das Regal ein Signal (z. B. akustisch oder optisch) ausgelöst werden kann und auf der anderen Seite wird Diebstahlschutz durch Klappen vor den Regalen erreicht, die bei Bedarf automatisch verriegelt bzw. heruntergefahren werden können. Zusätzlich kann ein Informationssignal auf ein so genanntes Handheld des Personals übertragen werden.Theft protection is achieved on the one hand by means of light barriers on the shelves, so that a signal (eg acoustically or visually) can be triggered when engaging in the shelf and on the other hand, theft protection is achieved by flaps in front of the shelves Need to be locked or shut down automatically. In addition, an information signal can be transmitted to a so-called handheld of the staff.

Die Verkaufseinheit kann mit einem Warenautomaten gekoppelt sein. Dadurch wird Elektronik eingespart, denn die Verkaufseinheit kann über den Warenautomaten gesteuert werden. Trotzdem kann durch die offene Bauweise der Verkaufseinheit ein Kaufanreiz durch akustische, visuelle und olfaktorische Reize erhöht werden.The sales unit can be coupled with a vending machine. This saves electronics, because the sales unit can be controlled via the vending machine. Nevertheless, the open design of the sales unit can increase the incentive to buy through acoustic, visual and olfactory stimuli.

Sowohl Impulsanreiz als auch Diebstahlschutz sind in dieser Form, erst Recht in dieser Kombination, in der Kassenzone, speziell der Expresskassenzone, neu.Both Impulsanreiz and theft protection are in this form, especially in this combination, in the checkout zone, especially the express cash zone, new.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Verkaufseinheit.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. It shows:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a sales unit.

Die Figuren enthalten teilweise vereinfachte, schematische Darstellungen. Zum Teil werden für gleiche, aber gegebenenfalls nicht identische Elemente identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Verschiedene Ansichten gleicher Elemente könnten unterschiedlich skaliert sein.The figures contain partially simplified, schematic representations. In part, identical reference numerals are used for the same but possibly not identical elements. Different views of the same elements could be scaled differently.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Verkaufseinheit 1. Die Verkaufseinheit 1 weist ein Warenregal 2, 2' auf, welches wiederum einzelne Regalböden 3 umfasst. Auf den Regalböden können einzelne Waren (nicht gezeigt) gelagert werden.The FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a sales unit 1. The sales unit 1 has a goods shelf 2, 2 ', which in turn comprises individual shelves 3. On the shelves individual goods (not shown) can be stored.

Die hier gezeigt Verkaufseinheit 1 weist einen Warenautomaten 4 auf. Der Warenautomat 4 weist einen Warenspeicher (nicht sichtbar) auf, in welchem einzelne Waren (nicht gezeigt) gespeichert sind. Ein Kunde kann diese Waren über ein Bedienfeld 5 anfordert. Die Waren werden dann zu einem Warenausgabebereich 6 gefördert und können vom Kunden entnommen werden.The sales unit 1 shown here has a vending machine 4. The vending machine 4 has a goods store (not visible) in which individual goods (not shown) are stored. A customer can request these goods via a control panel 5. The goods are then conveyed to a goods issue area 6 and can be removed by the customer.

Bei Bedarf kann das Warenregal durch Klappen 7 für den Kundenzugriff gesperrt werden. Die Klappen 7 sind vorzugsweise aus durchsichtigem Material, beispielweise Plexiglas, gefertigt, so dass die dahinter befindliche Ware weiterhin sichtbar ist. Ein Sperren des Warenregals ist notwendig, wenn der Kassentisch des Supermarktes nicht mit Kassenpersonal besetzt ist. In diesem Fall kann auch elektronisch das Bedienfeld 5 des Warenautomaten gesperrt werden, so dass keine Ware mehr aus dem Warenspeicher vom Kunden angefordert werden kann.If necessary, the goods shelf can be locked by flaps 7 for customer access. The flaps 7 are preferably made of transparent material, such as Plexiglas, so that the goods located behind it is still visible. Locking the goods shelf is necessary if the counter of the supermarket is not staffed with cashiers. In this case, the control panel 5 of the vending machine can also be electronically locked, so that no more goods can be requested from the goods storage by the customer.

Vor den Regalböden befinden sich Lichtschranken (nicht gezeigt), die einen Zugriff eines Kunden registrieren. Der Zugriff wird durch ein Signalmittel, beispielsweise eine Signalleuchte 8, an das Kassenpersonal übermittelt. Jetzt kann das Kassenpersonal erhöhte Aufmerksamkeit auf die Bezahlung der Ware richten.In front of the shelves are light barriers (not shown) that register a customer's access. The access is transmitted by a signal means, such as a signal light 8, to the cashier. Now the cashier can pay increased attention to the payment of the goods.

Die hier vorgestellte Verkaufseinheit 1 wird in der Regel in der Nähe eines Kassentisches (nicht gezeigt) eines Supermarktes platziert oder ist direkt mit dem Kassentisch gekoppelt. Im letzteren Fall entstehen besondere Synergieeffekte, da eine einzelne Steuereinheit die Funktionen von Kassentisch, Warenregal und Warenautomat steuern kann. Der Warenbestand kann funktionselementübergreifend überwacht werden.The sales unit 1 presented here is usually placed in the vicinity of a checkout counter (not shown) of a supermarket or is coupled directly to the checkout counter. In the latter case, special synergy effects arise because a single control unit performs the functions of Cash desk, goods shelf and vending machine can control. Inventory can be monitored across functional elements.

Die hier vorgeschlagene Verkaufseinheit ermöglicht es Verluste durch Diebstähle zu minimieren, ohne die Verkaufsatmosphäre für einen Kunden zu verschlechtern.The sales unit proposed here makes it possible to minimize losses due to theft without worsening the sales atmosphere for a customer.

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Claims (7)

  1. Sales unit consisting of at least one rack (2, 2'), it being possible for individual products to be placed on the shelves (3) of the said rack, wherein the rack (2, 2') has at least one removal-detection means which registers when a product is removed from the rack (2, 2'), wherein the sales unit (1) has a vending machine (4) having an operator control unit (5),
    wherein the sales unit (1) has access-limiting means,
    - wherein first access-limiting means lock the rack (2, '), and
    characterized
    - in that second, digital access-limiting means deactivate the operator control unit (5) of the vending machine (4).
  2. Sales unit according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the removal-detection means is a light barrier or an RFID reader.
  3. Sales unit according to either of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the sales unit (1) has a signalling means (8) which is coupled to the removal-detection means in such a way that a signal is triggered when a product is removed from the rack.
  4. Sales unit according to the preceding claim,

    characterized in that
    the signal is an acoustic and/or an optical signal and/or a data signal.
  5. Sales unit according to the preceding claim,
    characterized in that
    the access-limiting means is a grille and/or a flap (7) composed of composite glass and/or plexiglass.
  6. System comprising a checkout desk and a sales unit (1) according to Claim 1.
  7. System comprising a vending machine (4), a checkout desk and a sales unit (1) according to Claim 1.
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