EP3449469B1 - Automatic dispenser of product items and of goods - Google Patents

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EP3449469B1
EP3449469B1 EP17734496.7A EP17734496A EP3449469B1 EP 3449469 B1 EP3449469 B1 EP 3449469B1 EP 17734496 A EP17734496 A EP 17734496A EP 3449469 B1 EP3449469 B1 EP 3449469B1
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  • the present invention refers to an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods.
  • the present invention refers to managing systems for items, which are delivered through a xyz- or multi-dimensional selector.
  • the present invention refers to mechanical warehouses with means for showing and withdrawing items in a predetermined position or level.
  • a problem dealing with an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods is managing to take the products visible through a window, to a withdrawal height which is easy to reach and compatible with Directives foreseen for handicapped people.
  • patent US6513677B1 dealing with an improved method and an apparatus for dispensers of product as containers of beverages, with various sizes, shape and configurations, wherein the product is delivered avoiding its impact caused by fall.
  • the products to be delivered are aligned inside an automatic dispenser comprising a transparent front panel.
  • a robotized carriage moves through a rack, free form vibrations, along a plane X-Y, captures the selected product and transports it near a delivery door of the product placed at the level of a hip of a person.
  • an opening assembly for the door comprises a sliding panel assembled in order to allow a sliding movement along a vertical direction.
  • a side of the panel slides inside a channel, while the opposite side is connected to a gear composed of a pinion integral with the door and a fixed rack to allow opening the door through an electric motor.
  • a pair of limit switches are assembled on the side wall of the opening device for the door to respectively detect the open, lifted door, and closed, lowered door, positions.
  • patent US6513677B1 solves the problem of having to facilitate the withdrawal of a selected item.
  • several improvements are necessary, aimed to allow keeping environmental conditions, which are adapted to keep the items inside the automatic dispenser.
  • Object of the present invention is solving the above prior art problems, by providing an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods, comprising an automatic positioning system of selected items, which is capable of allowing to position the selected items, nearby a delivering device of the items, at a level which can be easily reached and without impact caused by fall, but which is also protected in order to guarantee a certain insulation with respect to environmental conditions outside the automatic dispenser.
  • a further object is introducing a new construction type and a new operating logic of an automatic dispenser in compliance with legislations in force regarding safety and ergonomy.
  • an automatic dispenser 1 of product items and of goods comprises at least one automatic positioning system 10 of selected items and at least one delivering device 20 of the items.
  • Such automatic positioning system 10 allows positioning the selected items nearby such delivering device 20 at a level which can be easily reached and without impacts caused by fall.
  • Such delivering device 20 comprises at least one motored door 21 sliding at least between an open position and a closed position.
  • the guiding means 22 of the door 21 are shaped so that the door 21 can close at least one opening 23 of the delivering device 20 by squashing deformable means 24 to insulate and protect the automatic dispenser 1 with respect to the outside.
  • the guiding means 22 comprise at least one first section 221 adapted to match the door 21 with the opening 23, in order to squash the deformable means 24 along the contour of the opening 23, at least one second section 222 adapted to separate the door 21 from the opening 23, in order not to squash the deformable means 24, and at least one third section 223 adapted to gradually connect the first and the second section, 221 and 222.
  • the guiding means 22 allow the door 21 to slide avoiding the slipping of the deformable means 24 and to squash the deformable means 24 only next to the opening 23, in order to avoid a slipping wear.
  • such automatic positioning system 10 comprises at least one motored anti-theft bulkhead 11, sliding at least between an open position and a closed position, to allow respectively the placement of the selected items through an opening 12 of the automatic positioning system 10 and to allow the delivery only of the selected items by closing the opening 12.
  • the automatic positioning system 10 comprises at least one anti-theft blocking device 30 to block the automatic positioning system 10 at a pre-established level. In this way, a forced movement of the automatic positioning system 10 during the delivery of the selected items, is avoided.
  • the blocking device 30 comprises at least one motored rod 31, 32, adapted to translate by means of a cam actuator at least between a closed position and an open position going to be positioned, in the closed state, in suitable recesses 4 obtained on at least one support 2, 3 ( Figure 8 ) to block the automatic positioning system 10 at a pre-established level to allow the delivery of the items, inhibiting the chance of a forced movement of the automatic positioning system 10, during the delivery of the selected items.
  • the guiding means 22 are composed of lateral guides having sliding channels of the type with variable profile to allow the sliding along the first, second and third section 221, 222, 223.
  • the door 21 is equipped with double glasses 101 and 102 assembled on aluminium profiles 103 and with plastic flanks 104 integral with racks 105 moved by motor reducers 106.
  • Proximity sensors 107 and 108 allow an open/closed positioning.
  • the automatic positioning system 10 moves through toothed belts 5 along aluminium guides 6, the automatic positioning system 10 being assembled on carriages 7, Figure 8 .
  • the automatic dispenser of the present invention allows reaching the above stated objects.
  • the automatic dispenser allows: moving and placing the automatic positioning system at the level, for example, of the spiral-shaped drawers for delivering the selected item; moving and placing the automatic positioning system at the level of the delivering device of the items.
  • the door equipped with double glasses is assembled on aluminium profiles and plastic flanks integral with racks and is moved through motor reducers. Proximity sensors allows an open/closed positioning.
  • the door moves towards the open position by sliding on lateral guides having sliding channels of the type with variable profile to allow a sliding detached from such gasket.
  • the door performs, in addition to an ascending movement, a section of horizontal movement moving away from the gasket, in order to avoid a slipping wear.
  • the automatic dispenser provides for a displacement through toothed belts along aluminium guides, the automatic positioning system being assembled on carriages.
  • the automatic positioning system is equipped with:
  • the vertical movement of the delivering device of the items such as bottles, cans, snacks, etc. allows obviating the use of an oscillating door in a reduced space, making it easy to access in order to withdraw an item inside the room.
  • the item delivery at a higher height with respect to dispensers with fixed mouth located in the lower part of the dispenser, makes its use easier, in particular for elderly people or for people with physical handicaps.

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Description

  • The present invention refers to an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods.
  • In general, the present invention refers to managing systems for items, which are delivered through a xyz- or multi-dimensional selector.
  • In particular, the present invention refers to mechanical warehouses with means for showing and withdrawing items in a predetermined position or level.
  • A problem dealing with an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods is managing to take the products visible through a window, to a withdrawal height which is easy to reach and compatible with Directives foreseen for handicapped people.
  • The prior art related to this type of problem can be represented by patent US6513677B1 dealing with an improved method and an apparatus for dispensers of product as containers of beverages, with various sizes, shape and configurations, wherein the product is delivered avoiding its impact caused by fall. The products to be delivered are aligned inside an automatic dispenser comprising a transparent front panel. A robotized carriage moves through a rack, free form vibrations, along a plane X-Y, captures the selected product and transports it near a delivery door of the product placed at the level of a hip of a person. In particular, an opening assembly for the door comprises a sliding panel assembled in order to allow a sliding movement along a vertical direction. A side of the panel slides inside a channel, while the opposite side is connected to a gear composed of a pinion integral with the door and a fixed rack to allow opening the door through an electric motor. A pair of limit switches are assembled on the side wall of the opening device for the door to respectively detect the open, lifted door, and closed, lowered door, positions.
  • Substantially, patent US6513677B1 solves the problem of having to facilitate the withdrawal of a selected item. However, several improvements are necessary, aimed to allow keeping environmental conditions, which are adapted to keep the items inside the automatic dispenser.
  • Object of the present invention is solving the above prior art problems, by providing an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods, comprising an automatic positioning system of selected items, which is capable of allowing to position the selected items, nearby a delivering device of the items, at a level which can be easily reached and without impact caused by fall, but which is also protected in order to guarantee a certain insulation with respect to environmental conditions outside the automatic dispenser.
  • A further object is introducing a new construction type and a new operating logic of an automatic dispenser in compliance with legislations in force regarding safety and ergonomy.
  • The above and other objects and advantages of the invention, as will result from the following description, are obtained with an automatic dispenser of product items and of goods, as claimed in claim 1. Preferred embodiments and non-trivial variations of the present invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims.
  • It is intended that all enclosed claims are an integral part of the present description.
  • It will be immediately obvious that numerous variations and modifications (for example related to shape, sizes, arrangements and parts with equivalent functionality) can be made to what is described, without departing from the scope of the invention as appears from the enclosed claims.
  • The present invention will be better described by some preferred embodiments thereof, provided as a non-limiting example, with reference to the enclosed drawings, in which:
    • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the automatic dispenser of product items and of goods according to the present invention;
    • Figure 2 shows an enlarged portion II of Figure 1;
    • Figures 3 and 4 show side views of a door respectively in its open and closed positions, of an embodiment of the automatic dispenser of product items and of goods according to the present invention;
    • Figure 5 shows a side view of a part of Figures 3 and 4;
    • Figures 6 and 7 show perspective views of an automatic positioning system of an embodiment of the automatic dispenser of product items and of goods, according to the present invention;
    • Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a subassembly of Figure 1;
    • Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a subassembly of Figures 6 and 7; and
    • Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a subassembly of Figures 3 and 4.
  • With reference to Figures 1 and 2, it is possible to note that an automatic dispenser 1 of product items and of goods according to the present invention comprises at least one automatic positioning system 10 of selected items and at least one delivering device 20 of the items. Such automatic positioning system 10 allows positioning the selected items nearby such delivering device 20 at a level which can be easily reached and without impacts caused by fall. Such delivering device 20 comprises at least one motored door 21 sliding at least between an open position and a closed position.
  • With reference to Figures 3 and 4, it is possible to note that, advantageously, the guiding means 22 of the door 21 are shaped so that the door 21 can close at least one opening 23 of the delivering device 20 by squashing deformable means 24 to insulate and protect the automatic dispenser 1 with respect to the outside.
  • With reference to Figure 5, it is possible to note that, in particular, the guiding means 22 comprise at least one first section 221 adapted to match the door 21 with the opening 23, in order to squash the deformable means 24 along the contour of the opening 23, at least one second section 222 adapted to separate the door 21 from the opening 23, in order not to squash the deformable means 24, and at least one third section 223 adapted to gradually connect the first and the second section, 221 and 222.
  • The guiding means 22 allow the door 21 to slide avoiding the slipping of the deformable means 24 and to squash the deformable means 24 only next to the opening 23, in order to avoid a slipping wear.
  • With reference to Figures 6, 7, such automatic positioning system 10 comprises at least one motored anti-theft bulkhead 11, sliding at least between an open position and a closed position, to allow respectively the placement of the selected items through an opening 12 of the automatic positioning system 10 and to allow the delivery only of the selected items by closing the opening 12.
  • With reference to Figure 8, the automatic positioning system 10 comprises at least one anti-theft blocking device 30 to block the automatic positioning system 10 at a pre-established level. In this way, a forced movement of the automatic positioning system 10 during the delivery of the selected items, is avoided.
  • With reference to Figures 6 to 9, it is possible to note that the blocking device 30 comprises at least one motored rod 31, 32, adapted to translate by means of a cam actuator at least between a closed position and an open position going to be positioned, in the closed state, in suitable recesses 4 obtained on at least one support 2, 3 (Figure 8) to block the automatic positioning system 10 at a pre-established level to allow the delivery of the items, inhibiting the chance of a forced movement of the automatic positioning system 10, during the delivery of the selected items.
  • According to a preferred configuration, the guiding means 22 are composed of lateral guides having sliding channels of the type with variable profile to allow the sliding along the first, second and third section 221, 222, 223.
  • With reference to Figure 10, according to a preferred configuration, the door 21 is equipped with double glasses 101 and 102 assembled on aluminium profiles 103 and with plastic flanks 104 integral with racks 105 moved by motor reducers 106. Proximity sensors 107 and 108 allow an open/closed positioning.
  • The automatic positioning system 10 moves through toothed belts 5 along aluminium guides 6, the automatic positioning system 10 being assembled on carriages 7, Figure 8.
  • The automatic dispenser of the present invention allows reaching the above stated objects.
  • Following a user's selection, the automatic dispenser allows: moving and placing the automatic positioning system at the level, for example, of the spiral-shaped drawers for delivering the selected item; moving and placing the automatic positioning system at the level of the delivering device of the items.
  • The door equipped with double glasses is assembled on aluminium profiles and plastic flanks integral with racks and is moved through motor reducers. Proximity sensors allows an open/closed positioning.
  • In its closed position, the door is kept pressed against a gasket placed in the suitable opening frame.
  • The door moves towards the open position by sliding on lateral guides having sliding channels of the type with variable profile to allow a sliding detached from such gasket.
  • Therefore, in the first opening step, the door performs, in addition to an ascending movement, a section of horizontal movement moving away from the gasket, in order to avoid a slipping wear.
  • The automatic dispenser provides for a displacement through toothed belts along aluminium guides, the automatic positioning system being assembled on carriages.
  • The automatic positioning system is equipped with:
    • optical barriers for detecting the performed delivery of the item;
    • sensor for detecting the position of the delivery drawers;
    • motored rack-type system for actuating the anti-theft bulkhead, which is opened when the automatic positioning system is at the same level of the delivery drawer, and is closed again after the delivery, provided the optical barriers have given their consent;
    • position blocking system at the level of the sales door on the dispenser door, with anti-theft function, in order to avoid that the mouth is manually moved, which would give the chance of a free access to the products;
    • the mouth blocking mechanism provides for the translation of two rods by means of a cam system actuated by a motor-reducer. The two rods will be placed, in the closed state, in suitable recesses obtained on the supports of the sliding guides.
  • Important components and subsystems:
    • Door and mouth for withdrawing a product;
    • Proximity sensor;
    • Sliding guide;
    • Magnet;
    • Motor-reducer;
    • Door flank;
    • Rack;
    • Product withdrawing door in its closed position;
    • LED-type lighting;
    • Channel of the sliding flanks door with variable profile;
    • Door flank;
    • Gasket;
    • Frame with gasket;
    • Product withdrawing mouth;
    • Motor with motion transmission axle to toothed belts;
    • System of counterweights assembled on bearings;
    • Toothed belt;
    • Sliding guide made of aluminium;
    • Carriage equipped with bearings;
    • Sliding guide support;
    • Sensor for detecting the position of product delivery drawers;
    • Optical barrier;
    • Anti-theft bulkhead;
    • Rack-type system actuating the anti-theft bulkhead.
  • The advantages obtained with the automatic dispenser of the present invention are as follows.
  • The vertical movement of the delivering device of the items such as bottles, cans, snacks, etc. allows obviating the use of an oscillating door in a reduced space, making it easy to access in order to withdraw an item inside the room.
  • The item delivery, at a higher height with respect to dispensers with fixed mouth located in the lower part of the dispenser, makes its use easier, in particular for elderly people or for people with physical handicaps.
  • Possible damages to the delivered item are avoided, with respect to usual fall-type systems.

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  1. Automatic dispenser (1) of product items and of goods comprising at least one automatic positioning system (10) of selected items and at least one delivering device (20) of the items, said automatic positioning system (10) being adapted to position the selected items near said delivering device (20) of the items at a level which can be easily reached and without impact caused by fall, said delivering device (20) comprising at least one motored door (21) sliding at least between an open position and a closed position, said automatic dispenser (1) further comprising guiding means (22) of said door (21), characterized in that
    said guiding means (22) being shaped so that said door (21) closes at least one opening (23) of said delivering device (20) by squashing deformable means (24) to insulate and protect said automatic dispenser (1) with respect to outside, wherein:
    - said guiding means (22) comprise at least one first section (221) adapted to match said door (21) with said opening (23), in order to squash said deformable means (24) along a contour of said opening (23), at least one second section (222) adapted to separate said door (21) from said opening (23), in order not to squash said deformable means (24), at least one third section (223) adapted to gradually connect said at least one first (221) and said at least one second section (222), said guiding means (22) allowing said door (21) to slide, avoiding a slipping of said deformable means (24) and to squash said deformable means (24) only next to said opening (23) in order to avoid a slipping wear; and
    - said automatic positioning system (10) comprises at least one blocking anti-theft device (30) to block the automatic positioning system (10) at a pre-established level to allow the delivery of the items avoiding the chance of a forced movement of said automatic positioning system (10) during the delivery of the selected items, said blocking device (30) comprising at least one motored rod (31, 32) adapted to translate by means of a cam actuator at least between a closed position and an open position, being placed, in its closed state, in recesses (4) obtained on at least one support (2, 3) to block said automatic positioning system (10) at a pre-established level to allow the delivery of the items, inhibiting a forced movement of said automatic positioning system (10) during the delivery of the selected items.
  2. Automatic dispenser (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said automatic positioning system (10) comprises at least one motored anti-theft bulkhead (11), said motored bulkhead (11) being sliding at least between an open position and a closed position, to allow respectively a placement of the selected items through an opening (12) of said automatic positioning system (10) and to allow a delivery only of the selected items by closing said opening (12).
  3. Automatic dispenser (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that said guiding means (22) are composed of lateral guides having sliding channels of the type with variable profile to allow the sliding along said first, second and third sections (221, 222, 223).
  4. Automatic dispenser (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that said door (21) is equipped with double glasses (101) and (102) assembled on aluminium profiles (103), and plastic flanks (104) integral with racks (105) moved by motor reducers (106), proximity sensors (107) and (108) allowing an open/closed positioning.
  5. Automatic dispenser (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that said automatic positioning system (10) moves through toothed belts (5) along aluminium guides (6), said automatic positioning system (10) being assembled on carriages (7).
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