EP3433461B1 - Dispensing apparatus - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an output device for unpackaged goods, in particular baked goods such as bread, rolls or the like.

Such dispensers, in particular for baked goods are already known from the prior art and z. B. in retail use to allow self-service removal of baked goods.

By means of these dispensers, baked goods can be presented to the customer and the latter can take the goods independently according to his choice.

The dispensers must meet strict hygiene requirements, as unpackaged goods are sold off. One of the requirements is, for example, that spit and sneeze protection is guaranteed in order to protect the stored unpackaged goods against contamination.

In addition, it is necessary that the dispenser can be cleaned easily, quickly and reliably.

From the EP 2 554 078 A1 An output device for bread is already known which has a tool-less dismountable removal assembly. This is intended in particular to facilitate the cleaning of the dispenser.

The EP 2 248 448 A1 describes an output device having a separator consisting of pegs of different lengths to prevent the return of already selected bakery products. The locking straps are arranged between the storage area and the removal area and allow only a transfer of the baked goods from the storage area to the removal area.

From the DE 20 2007 009 953 U1 is a goods container for self-service removal of baked goods known. In this case, this goods container on the front side designed in the manner of a drawer goods carrier for the removal of goods. This product carrier can be fixed in the use position in a frame by means of a lock and can after appropriate unlocking z. B. be pulled out of the frame for cleaning or filling.

Furthermore, the DE 10 2014 110 636 B3 as well as the DE 92 04 232 U1 and DE 20 2005 008 141 U1 an output device equipped with a gutter.

In the DE 92 04 232 U1 emits a goods transport chute as an extension directly into a goods receiving channel, which is extended by a below the channel and movably arranged device for isolated delivery of goods.

The DE 20 2005 008 141 U1 also describes three different solutions of a collecting device, which are each arranged at the bottom of the container. The collecting device may be designed in the form of a movably arranged flap, a rotatable and apertured cylindrical collecting channel or similar to a pull-out drawer.

The DE 20 2014 000 100 U1 discloses a merchandise dispensing unit for self-service removal of bread, rolls or the like having a plurality of goods removal compartments with outwardly swinging doors. The doors can be braked with a damping element.

The DE 10 2004 013 194 A1 discloses a cigarette packet dispensing container having a guide rail, slide-on and slidable roller grate which obstructs access to the goods in the dispensing container.

The DE 10 2011 011 580 B3 discloses a bakery self-service dispenser dispenser having a dispensing container with a front dispensing opening. The removal opening can be closed with a flap which is pivotable about a horizontal support axis, but this construction has comparatively much space for the movement of the flap.

The EP 1 985 209 A1 and the DE 20 2009 006 755 U1 reveal a self-service container with a combined flap and hygienic safety device.

The DE 10 2015 115 088 B3 relates to an unpacked goods dispenser having a guide track for the door, wherein the guide slot has curved guide recesses for allowing at least partial countersinking of the door in the interior of the dispenser.

From the EP 2 015 263 A1 a system comprising a goods selection unit and a goods issue unit is known, wherein the goods selection unit is used for issuing a goods receipt, which is read at the goods issue unit and initiates a local issue of a desired product.

From the DE 10 2012 003 676 A1 Furthermore, a device for non-contact opening of a diaphragm is known.

From the WO 2005/044058 A1 Further, a goods carrier is known for use in a self-service store. This goods carrier has a goods receiving device and at least one locking device which is designed in the manner of a roller shutter and guided in guides, wherein the at least one locking device by means of at least one electromotive-acting drive means in the guides is movable to open and close the goods carrier to enable. It is provided in particular that the at least one drive device is associated with at least one electrically acting braking device, which also serves to lock the locking device.

It is the object of the present invention to develop an output device for unpacked goods, in particular baked goods such as bread, rolls or the like in an advantageous manner, in particular to the effect that the removal area allows a simple and attractive removal of the goods and also simplifies the opening mechanism of the door of the dispenser can be.

This object is achieved by an output device with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, it is provided that an output device for unpackaged goods, especially baked goods such as bread, rolls or the like, with at least one support frame and with at least one inserted into the support frame in the assembled state drawer-like insert is provided, wherein the drawer-like insert defines a goods receiving space in which at least one trough-like and / or board-like receptacle for the goods, and wherein the drawer-like insert has at least one front opening through which the goods receiving space and the trough-like and / or board-like receptacle and wherein the drawer-like insert has at least one transparent door and at least one door guide, which is arranged in the upper region of the opening with respect to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser, wherein the door has at least two guide pins and wherein the door guide further comprises a first Guide recess and a second guide recess, in which the guide pins are guided such that the door is at least partially inserted into the goods receiving space, wherein the first guide recess relative to the mounted and erected state of the Ausg wherein the second guide recess extends essentially horizontally and essentially straight relative to the mounted and erected state of the dispenser, and wherein the door is curved so strongly in its upper area relative to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser the door in the inserted state does not protrude beyond the upper edge of the drawer-like insert, wherein the second guide recess is closer to the upper edge of the drawer-like insert in its front end point in relation to the assembled and erected condition of the dispenser in the front area than in the rear area the dispenser end facing the back end point.

The invention is based on the basic idea that the guide slot by the guide recesses in combination with the curvature of the door are adapted to each other so that the door when inserted can not extend beyond the upper edge of the drawer-like insert. This makes it possible to provide a simple opening and closing movement or opening mechanism. The opening movement takes place substantially straight in the guide recesses, which simplifies the dynamics of the opening and closing movement of the door as a whole.

In a first position, the door should substantially completely close the goods receiving space and the opening which gives access to the goods receiving space. In the at least one second position, the door is to be opened in such a way that it is partially sunk in the goods receiving space, i. is at least partially inserted into the goods delivery device.

Furthermore, at least one damping element can be provided, by means of which the movement of the door can be braked. By providing a damping element, in particular, the closing movement of the door can be slowed down. Thereby, the durability of the door as well as the operability of the output device can be increased.

The damping element may be a gas spring, in particular an air spring. Such gas springs or air springs are well adjustable in terms of their damping property and, for example, also available in a configuration that allows only in one direction, a damping movement or damping function. This is particularly meaningful to the extent that the opening movement of the door should not be slowed down, however, the closing movement of the door should be braked or damped by the damping element.

In particular, it can be provided that the damping element is connected to at least one guide pin, in particular connected to the guide pin, which is guided in the second guide recess. As a result, a direct and well adjustable damping effect of the movement of the door can be made possible with simple structural means.

In addition, it can be provided that the damping element is protected in the assembled and erected state. For this purpose, in particular, a screen can be provided, by means of which the damping element is covered. Through the screen a more visually appealing solution is achieved. Furthermore, the moving mechanical part, namely the damping element, covered and secured against dirt.

In addition, it can be provided that the damping element is designed as a two-stage damping element. It is conceivable, in particular, that the two-stage nature can be formed by two different damping characteristics. Here, it is conceivable in particular that the damping element initially has a first damping characteristic, which is different from a second damping characteristic. In particular, it can be provided that the damping element is easily actuated in such a two-stage damping characteristic in a first region and from reaching a certain insertion depth, a second damping characteristic, which is associated with a higher damping effect, for example.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that each door is provided with at least two damping elements. As a result, a uniform damping of the movement of the door can be achieved.

The output device may also have an automatic closing function. In this case, in particular, a closing unit may be provided which has a corresponding door drive for an automatic closing movement of the door. It is conceivable in this context in particular that the door of the dispenser can be closed automatically. This can be realized by appropriate monitoring of the opening time. Thus, when a certain period of time is reached, an opened door can be automatically closed again. The door drive may also have electrical actuators, for example, ensure that the damping element is extended again. It is also conceivable that corresponding linear motors or linear actuators operate the door so that it is transferred back to the closed position.

Furthermore, a closing movement monitoring sensor may be provided for monitoring the closing movement of the door. In particular, this may include monitoring the area of the door to be closed. Such closing movement monitoring sensors can, for example, interrupt the closing movement of the door when it is detected that an obstacle is still in the area of the door to be closed. In particular, injuries of users of the dispenser can thereby be prevented, in particular in order to prevent squeezing of hands or other body parts.

In addition, a door opening sensor may be provided, by means of which a door opening signal can be detected. In such a case it would then not be necessary for the user to have to raise the door himself. By tapping the door can be recognized, for example, that the corresponding door should be opened, which can then be done automatically. This can be realized correspondingly, for example, with the door drive of the closing unit. The closing unit would in such a case be designed as a combined opening and closing unit. By means of the door opening sensor, a non-contact input of the door opening signal can also be detected. In this context, it is particularly conceivable that the contactless input of the door opening signal, for example, by capacitive sensors or optical sensors. Photocells or cameras can also be used for this purpose.

The second guide recess may be closer to the upper edge of the drawer-like insert in the front region in its front end point relative to the mounted and erected state of the dispenser than in its end facing the rear region of the dispenser. In this way, in particular, it is achieved that the door can be pushed further. In this way, in particular, sufficient space for the insertion movement and the reception of the door in the corresponding opening in the dispenser is provided.

In addition, it can be provided that the second guide recess has a slight bend, which is such that the second guide recess, based on the assembled and erected state of the dispenser, in the front region has a highest point, starting from the second guide recess to the front end point in an angular range of about 5-10 ° drops and from which starting from the second guide recess to the rear end point in an angular range of about 5-10 ° drops. This creates a stable end position and creates a postponement obstacle through the highest point, which must be overcome. Due to the slight drop in the guide recess is also achieved that from reaching the highest point both in one direction and in the other direction (when opening or closing), the movement can be almost automatic, as the door due to the formation of the guide recess is inclined to reach the respective stable end position.

Further details and advantages of the invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.

Fig. 1

eine Frontansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausgabevorrichtung;

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Ansicht auf einen schubladenartigen Einsatz der Ausgabevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Detailansicht auf den schubladenartigen Einsatz gemäß Fig. 2 in einer ersten Stellung der Tür;

Fig. 4

eine weitere Ansicht wie in Fig. 3, nur in einer zweiten Stellung der Tür;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht auf die Führungskulisse;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Detailansicht auf den Öffnungs- und Schließmechanismus der Tür;

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Ansicht auf den schubladenartigen Einsatz gemäß Fig. 2 von hinten in einer ersten Stellung; und

Fig. 8

eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht auf den schubladenartigen Einsatz in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von hinten in einer zweiten Stellung.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a front view of an embodiment of an output device according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a perspective view of a drawer-like insert of the dispenser according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

a detailed view of the drawer-like insert according to Fig. 2 in a first position of the door;

Fig. 4

another view like in Fig. 3 only in a second position of the door;

Fig. 5

a perspective view of the guide slot;

Fig. 6

a detailed perspective view of the opening and closing mechanism of the door;

Fig. 7

a perspective view of the drawer-like insert according to Fig. 2 from behind in a first position; and

Fig. 8

a further perspective view of the drawer-like insert in a perspective view from behind in a second position.

Fig. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of an inventive output device 10 for unpackaged goods, especially baked goods such as bread, rolls or the like.

The dispenser 10 has a carrier frame 12. In the support frame 12 a plurality of drawer-like inserts 14 are provided, wherein in the in Fig. 1 shown embodiment, four drawer-like inserts 14 are arranged one above the other.

The drawer-like inserts 14 are each of identical design. But there are also other arrangements conceivable.

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a drawer-like insert 14, as in Fig. 1 shown.

Each drawer-like insert 14 has three juxtaposed goods receiving spaces 16. Another number is possible.

Also, each goods receiving space 16 according to the in Fig. 1 embodiment shown is identical. Other versions may be conceivable in a further variant.

In each goods receiving space 16 is a trough-like or as shown here, a board-like receptacle 18 for receiving the goods to be sold. This receptacle 18 may be formed, for example, by a tub or as here a board, e.g. can be made of food safe or harmless plastic. Also conceivable is a wooden version.

Like this further Fig. 2 it can be seen, each receptacle 18 on longitudinal ribs 20, which facilitate slipping off the goods. This is conceivable both in an embodiment of the receptacle 18 as a trough-like receptacle or as a board-like receptacle.

To remove the goods from the goods receiving space 16, a front opening 22 is provided. About this front opening 22 of the goods receiving space 16 and the trough-like receptacle 18 is accessible.

The front opening 22 can be closed by means of a door 24. The door 24 may also be designed in the form of a flap. The door 24 has a door handle 26, by means of which the door 24 can be opened so that the goods receiving space 16 becomes accessible. The door handle 26 is arranged in relation to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10 in the lower, central region of the door 24.

The door 24 is a door made of a transparent material. This may be, for example, a glass door or a door made of transparent plastic or another transparent material.

In the upper area, the door 24 is curved in order to avoid a collision with the support frame 12. Furthermore, the door 24 does not project beyond the upper edge 36 of the drawer-like insert 14 in the inserted state.

How farther Fig. 2 it can be seen, each door 24 has, based on the mounted and erected state of the dispenser in its upper region a door guide 28, which is also in each case based on the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10 in the upper region of the opening 22. All doors 24 can be opened individually by hand. The doors 24 move through door guides 28, also called slide guide, inwards and upwards. The goods (rolls, etc.) will be accessible and can then be removed.

Out Fig. 3 (slightly open state of the door 24) and Fig. 4 (almost open state of the door 24), which is a side view of the dispenser 10 according to Fig. 1 show, it can be seen that the door 24 on both sides in each case two guide pins 30 which are guided in the door guides 28 arranged on both sides (see also Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 showing a perspective view of the drawer-like insert 14 of the dispenser 10 according to FIG Fig. 1 demonstrate).

The door guide 28 has a first guide recess 32 and a second guide recess 34. The first guide recess 32 extends on the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10 is substantially vertical. The second guide recess 34 extends substantially horizontally and substantially straight with respect to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10. The second guide recess 34 also extends just below an upper edge 36 of the drawer-like insert 14. This upper edge 36 defines the uppermost edge of the drawer-like insert and thus determines the maximum possible extent of the drawer-like insert 14 in the vertical direction (relative to the erected state of Output device 10).

The second guide recess 34 is closer to the upper edge 36 of the drawer-like insert 14 in its front end point 38 relative to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10 than in its rear end region of the dispenser end in the rear end point 40. The second Guide recess 34 has a slight bend, which is such that the second guide recess 34 relative to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10 in the front region has a highest point 42, starting from which the second guide recess 34 in a front-side portion 44th 5-10 ° to the front end point 38, here about 5 ° relative to the upper edge 36. Starting from the highest point 42, the second guide recess 34 falls in a rear section 46 to the rear end point 40 in one Winkelbereic h from about 5-10 °.

This configuration of the door guide 28 with the first guide recess 32 and the second guide recess 34 in combination with the fact that the door 24 is curved so strongly in its upper area relative to the assembled and erected state of the dispenser 10, is achieved that the door 24 in the inserted state does not protrude beyond the upper edge 36 of the drawer-like insert 14.

Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the door guide 28 and Fig. 6 a perspective detail view of the opening and closing mechanism of the door 24. Each door 24 has at least one damping element 48, by means of which the movement of the door 24 can be braked. The damping element 48 may be a gas spring, in particular an air spring.

In Fig. 5 two damping elements 48 are shown. Each damping element 48 is connected to a guide pin 30, which is guided in the guide recess 32 and 34, respectively.

The damping element 48 is covered in the assembled and erected state by means of a screen.

In the embodiment shown, the damping element 48 is designed as a two-stage damping element 48 with an upper damper system 52 and a lower damper system 54.

At the doors 24, activators (drivers) are attached to the right side, which activate the damper mechanism. The first e.g. 100 mm of damping are controlled by the upper damper system 52. After this distance of 100 mm, the upper damper system 52 passes the door 24 with the second activator to the lower damper system 54. This lower damper system 54 causes a pleasantly damped closing.

In a further embodiment, the output device 10 has an automatic closing function. For this purpose, a closing unit is provided which has a corresponding door drive for an automatic closing movement of the door 24.

In addition, a closing motion monitoring sensor (not shown) for monitoring a closing movement of the door 24 may be provided.

Also, a door opening sensor (not shown in detail) may be provided, by means of which a door opening signal is recognizable. By means of the door opening sensor, a contactless input of a door opening signal can be detectable.

Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the drawer-like insert according to Fig. 2 from behind in a first position and Fig. 8 a further perspective view of the drawer-like insert in a perspective view from the rear second position. The baking tray or the baking tray can be locked in 5 positions by means of the central height adjustment 58. The receptacles 18 rest on a square frame 60. This raw frame is mounted on a rotation axis. The rear pivot points of the rectangular frame 60 are fixed to the right and left with a locking lever 62 on a side plate 64. The lowest position of the square tube frame 60 is referred to as the filling position. The purpose of this is that the baked goods can be filled from behind easier.

reference numeral

10

output device

12

support frame

14

drawer-like insert

16

Were receiving chamber

18

trough-like / board-like reception

20

rib

22

front opening

24

door

26

door handle

28

door guide

30

spigot

32

first guide recess

34

second guide recess

36

upper edge

38

front endpoint

40

back endpoint

42

the highest point

44

front-sided section

46

back section

48

damping element

52

upper damper system

54

lower damper system

58

central height adjustment

60

Square tube frame

62

locking lever

64

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Claims (10)

1. A dispensing device (10) for non-packaged goods, in particular bakery goods such as bread, rolls or the like, with at least one support framework (12) and with at least one drawer-like insert (14) which is inserted into the support framework (12) in the assembled state, wherein the drawer-like insert (14) defines a goods-accommodating space (16) in which at least one trough-like and/or board-like receptacle (18) for the goods is located, and wherein the drawer-like insert (14) has at least one front opening (22) via which the goods-accommodating space (16) and the trough-like and/or board-like receptacle (18) are accessible, and wherein the drawer-like insert (14) has at least one transparent door (24) and at least one door guide (28) which, relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10), is arranged in the upper region of the opening (22), wherein the door (24) has at least two guide pins (30) and wherein the door guide (28) further has a first guide cutout (32) and a second guide cutout (34) in which the guide pins (30) are guided such that the door (24) can be pushed at least partially into the goods-accommodating space (16), wherein the first guide cutout (32) runs substantially vertically relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10) and wherein the second guide cutout (34), relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10), runs substantially horizontally and substantially straight and wherein the door (24) is so greatly curved in its upper region relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10) that the door (24) in the pushed-in state does not protrude beyond the upper edge (36) of the drawer-like insert (14), characterised in that the second guide cutout (34), relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10), in the front region in its front end point (38) is closer to the upper edge (36) of the drawer-like insert (14) than in its end facing the rear region of the dispensing device (10) in the rear end point (40).
2. A dispensing device (10) according to Claim 1, characterised in that at least one damping element (48) is provided, by means of which the movement of the door (24) can be braked, in particular with the damping element (48) being a gas spring, in particular an air spring.
3. A dispensing device (10) according to Claim 2, characterised in that each damping element (48) is connected to at least one guide pin (30), in particular to the guide pin (30) which is guided in the guide cutout (32) or (34).
4. A dispensing device (10) according to Claim 2 or Claim 3, characterised in that the damping element (48) in the assembled and set-up state is protected, in particular is covered by means of a screen.
5. A dispensing device (10) according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the damping element (48) is formed as a two-stage damping element.
6. A dispensing device (10) according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the dispensing device (10) has an automatic closing function, in particular with a closing unit being provided which has a corresponding door drive for an automatic closing movement of the door (24).
7. A dispensing device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one closing-movement monitoring sensor is provided for monitoring a closing movement of the door (24).
8. A dispensing device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one door opening sensor is provided, by means of which a door opening signal can be recognised.
9. A dispensing device (10) according to Claim 8, characterised in that contactless input of a door opening signal is detected by means of the door opening sensor.
10. A dispensing device (10) according to Claim 1, characterised in that the second guide cutout (34) has a slight bend, which is of such a nature that the second guide cutout (34), relative to the assembled and set-up state of the dispensing device (10), has a highest point (42) in the front region, starting from which point the second guide cutout (34) drops relative to the front end point (38) in an angular range of approx. 5-10° and starting from which point the second guide cutout (34) drops relative to the rear end point (40) in an angular range of approx. 5-10°.

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