EP3545799A1 - Checkout counter with integrated goods dispensing device - Google Patents

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EP3545799A1
EP3545799A1 EP19000186.7A EP19000186A EP3545799A1 EP 3545799 A1 EP3545799 A1 EP 3545799A1 EP 19000186 A EP19000186 A EP 19000186A EP 3545799 A1 EP3545799 A1 EP 3545799A1
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Harald Adam
Paul Faust
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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
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
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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
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    • A47F9/04—Check-out counters, e.g. for self-service stores
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • G07F11/14—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other with means for raising the stack of articles to permit delivery of the topmost

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  • the invention relates to a cash desk (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such cash desks are used in the sales rooms of department stores, such as supermarkets.
  • Known cash desks are usually also equipped with shelves for so-called pulse products and tobacco goods. These articles are intended to encourage customers to make a spontaneous purchase.
  • the goods shelves use storage space above the goods supply belt.
  • the goods in the shelf are also theft risk.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a checkout counter with a safe and reliable goods delivery device.
  • the goods issue device proposed here comprises at least one goods shaft.
  • the goods well has a substantially cuboid shape and comprises a movable bottom plate, which is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the shaft. On the bottom plate, the individual goods, one above the other, arranged.
  • the goods shaft opens into a goods issue area, which is accessible via a flap. From the goods issue area, the in Goods shed goods are taken one after the other.
  • the flap is pivotally mounted. When swiveling the flap, a single product is detected by the same and pushed out of the goods issue area, so that a customer can remove the goods.
  • the goods shaft has a cuboid shape and comprises an inner, displaceable in the direction of the goods issue area bottom plate.
  • a spring preferably a coil spring, attached at the end.
  • the other end of the spring is attached to the goods well in the vicinity of the goods issue area, whereby the bottom plate experiences a force in the direction of the goods issue area. Since the individual goods are stacked on the bottom plate, they also experience a force in the direction of the goods issue area. An uncontrolled pushing out of the individual goods is prevented by the closing flap.
  • the flap which closes the goods issue area, is formed of a flat piece whose ends are bent towards each other, so that the flap has substantially the shape of a half-cylinder. At one end of the flap, a handle is formed over which the customer can swing the flap up or swing out.
  • the goods issuing device is integrated in a checkout counter of a department store.
  • the scarce storage space in the cashier area in particular the storage space below and behind the goods conveyor belt, be optimally utilized.
  • the goods may also be tobacco pouches or other geometrically indeterminate goods, such as packaged electronics.
  • the goods issuing device can be combined with a tobacco machine.
  • a suitable Tabakwarenautomat is for example from the WO 2011088841 A1 known.
  • Such a tobacco machine is also integrated in the counter of a department store.
  • the goods issue device can be operated via a control panel of the tobacco machine.
  • the access to the tobacco cans can be controlled by a cashier of the department store.
  • a counter may be located near the goods issue area, indicating the number of goods in the shaft.
  • the counter can be mechanical or digital.
  • a mechanical version is useful if you want to operate the goods dispenser independently of the mains. Since the goods issue function works purely mechanically, this is quite possible. As a result, the goods issuing device is also particularly environmentally friendly
  • the flap closing the goods issue area is preferably designed to be transparent. This allows the customer to see the goods directly and select accordingly.
  • the individual goods issue areas do not have to be labeled with the product name and can optionally be equipped with different goods without having to change or adapt a label.
  • the transparent flap is off Polycarbonate produced. As a result, the flap is made stable and scratch resistant. But also laminated glass or other transparent materials are quite suitable. In the case of tobacco goods in particular, such a presentation of goods offers itself, since the packaging design often changes.
  • the goods issue device In the goods shaft of the goods issuing device, individual goods, stacked, can be stored. For this purpose, the individual goods are placed on the bottom plate of the shaft and pressed against the spring force into the shaft. Previously, to swing out the flap from the goods issue area and zoom in again when inserting the goods, so that the bottom plate is released from the lateral surface of the flap. This process is repeated until the goods bay is full. The filling process is carried out almost inversely for the removal of goods.
  • the customer can also swing the flap back to the goods issue area, as a result of which the upward movement of a product into the goods issue area described above also takes place.
  • the longitudinal sides of the goods shaft are in the direction of the goods issue area bent inwardly and act as retaining elements for the spring force upward striving goods.
  • the customer can remove the goods from this position one after the other. If a flap is provided, the customer can remove a product after opening the flap.
  • the goods underneath move into the goods issue area and are again braked by the retaining elements.
  • the filling process is again reversed for removal.
  • FIG. 1 shows the goods issue area 2 of an inventive goods output device 1.
  • the goods issue area 2 is closed by a transparent flap 3.
  • a merchandise 4 lying in the goods shaft at the top for waiting to be issued.
  • FIG. 2 which function the flap 3 takes in the goods issue.
  • the flap consists in this embodiment of a 2 mm thick, transparent polycarbonate plate, which has a curved shape.
  • the curved shape has the shape of a half-cylinder with an outer circumferential surface 8.
  • the one end of the flap 3 forms an edge 6, the function of which will be described in more detail below.
  • a handle 7 is formed for the customer, which is configured in this embodiment as an arcuate recess in the lateral surface 8.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a goods shaft 10 of the invention can be seen.
  • the shaft has essentially a cuboid shape, wherein on the narrow sides in each case a slot 9 is introduced, through which a fastening element 11 protrudes, that is connected to a bottom plate (not visible here), on which the individual goods are stacked.
  • a fastening element 12 is also provided on the narrow sides.
  • a coil spring 13 is tensioned. By the coil spring-engages the bottom plate to a force acting in the direction of the goods issue area 2 - ie against gravity.
  • FIGS. 4a + b show an alternative embodiment of a goods shaft 10 of the goods dispensing device 1.
  • the back of the goods shaft 10 is provided with a slot 9 through which the fastening element 11 of the bottom plate 14 projects outwardly.
  • another fastener 12 fixedly mounted in the Upper region of the back of the goods shaft 10 .
  • a coil spring 13 is attached, which pulls the bottom plate 14 to the goods issue area 2.
  • the goods issue area 2 is limited by sheet edges 15.
  • the goods 4 can not be pushed beyond these edges 15 out by the spring 13 upwards.
  • FIG. 5 shows a goods dispensing device 1 according to the invention, which is integrated in a checkout counter 16 of a department store.
  • a plurality of individual goods shafts 10 are arranged next to and behind each other.
  • a vending machine for dispensing tobacco products is arranged, for example, from the EP 1860621 B1 is known.
  • the individual tobacco products can be requested via the control panel 17. It is advantageous if the individual goods issue devices 1 can also be operated via the control panel 17 of the tobacco vending machine.
  • 10 bolts could be present on the inner wall of the individual goods shafts, which serve as an ejector for the individual goods 4.
  • Each bolt could be controlled via a button on the control panel 17. Since in the individual goods issue devices 1 different goods 4, for example, different types of tobacco in cans and / or bags are stored, this could be linked to a so-called icon button on the control panel.
  • the requested goods 4 would then be ejected directly onto the conveyor belt 18 of the 10 cash desk 16. Closing the individual goods issue areas 2 via flaps 3 would no longer be necessary.
  • ⁇ U> LIST OF REFERENCES ⁇ / u> 1 goods issue device 11.
  • Fastening element 3 flap 13 Spiral spring 4 goods 14th floor plate 5 hand 15. Sheet edges 6 edge 16.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kassentisch mit einer integrierten Warenausgebevorrichtung (1), wobei die Warenausgabevorrichtung aus mehreren Warenschächten (10) besteht, in welchen einzelne Waren (4), übereinander angeordnet, gelagert sind, die zumindest einen Warenausgabebereich (2) umfasst, aus welchem die einzelnen Waren (4) hintereinander entnehmbar sind, wobei der Warenschacht (10) eine quaderförmige Gestalt besitzt und eine innen liegende, in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs (2) verschiebbare Bodenplatte (14) umfasst, wobei die Waren (4) übereinandergestapelt auf der Bodenplatte (14) angeordnet sind und wobei die Bodenplatte (14) mit einer Feder (13) wirkverbunden ist wodurch die Bodenplatte (14) eine Kraft in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs (2) erfährt.The invention relates to a checkout counter with an integrated goods issue device (1), wherein the goods issue device consists of several goods shafts (10) in which individual goods (4), one above the other, are mounted, which comprises at least one goods issue area (2), from which the the goods shaft (10) has a cuboid shape and an inner, in the direction of the goods issue area (2) displaceable bottom plate (14), wherein the goods (4) stacked on the bottom plate (14 ) and wherein the bottom plate (14) is operatively connected to a spring (13) whereby the bottom plate (14) experiences a force in the direction of the goods issue area (2).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a cash desk (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Kassentische werden in Verkaufsräumen von Warenhäusern, beispielsweise von Supermärkten, eingesetzt.Such cash desks are used in the sales rooms of department stores, such as supermarkets.

Bekannte Kassentische sind in der Regel zusätzlich mit Warenregalen für so genannte Impulsartikel und Tabakwaren ausgestattet. Diese Artikel sollen den Kunden zu einem spontanen Kauf anregen.Known cash desks are usually also equipped with shelves for so-called pulse products and tobacco goods. These articles are intended to encourage customers to make a spontaneous purchase.

Die Warenregale verwenden Stauraum oberhalb des Warenvorlaufbandes. Die im Warenregal befindlichen Waren sind außerdem diebstahlgefährdet.The goods shelves use storage space above the goods supply belt. The goods in the shelf are also theft risk.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Kassentisch mit einer sicheren und zuverlässige Warenausgabevorrichtung vorzuschlagen.The object of the invention is to propose a checkout counter with a safe and reliable goods delivery device.

Die Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the subject matter of claim 1.

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

Die hier vorgeschlagene Warenausgebevorrichtung umfasst zumindest einen Warenschacht. Der Warenschacht hat im Wesentlichen eine quaderförmige Gestalt und umfasst eine bewegliche Bodenplatte, die in Längsrichtung des Schachts verschiebbar ist. Auf der Bodenplatte sind die einzelnen Waren, übereinanderliegend, angeordnet.The goods issue device proposed here comprises at least one goods shaft. The goods well has a substantially cuboid shape and comprises a movable bottom plate, which is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the shaft. On the bottom plate, the individual goods, one above the other, arranged.

Der Warenschacht mündet in einen Warenausgabebereich, der über eine Klappe zugänglich ist. Aus dem Warenausgabebereich können die im Warenschacht befindlichen Waren nacheinander entnommen werden. Die Klappe ist schwenkbar gelagert. Beim Schwenken der Klappe wird eine einzelne Ware von selbiger erfasst und aus den Warenausgabebereich geschoben, so dass ein Kunde die Ware entnehmen kann.The goods shaft opens into a goods issue area, which is accessible via a flap. From the goods issue area, the in Goods shed goods are taken one after the other. The flap is pivotally mounted. When swiveling the flap, a single product is detected by the same and pushed out of the goods issue area, so that a customer can remove the goods.

Wie bereits oben erwähnt, hat der Warenschacht eine quaderförmige Gestalt und umfasst eine innen liegende, in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs verschiebbare Bodenplatte.As already mentioned above, the goods shaft has a cuboid shape and comprises an inner, displaceable in the direction of the goods issue area bottom plate.

An der Bodenplatte ist am Ende eine Feder, vorzugsweise eine Spiralfeder, befestigt. Das andere Ende der Feder ist am Warenschacht in der Nähe des Warenausgabereichs befestigt, wodurch die Bodenplatte eine Kraft in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs erfährt. Da die einzelnen Waren auf der Bodenplatte gestapelt sind, erfahren diese ebenfalls eine Kraft in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs. Ein unkontrolliertes Hinausschieben der einzelnen Waren wird durch die verschließende Klappe verhindert.At the bottom plate, a spring, preferably a coil spring, attached at the end. The other end of the spring is attached to the goods well in the vicinity of the goods issue area, whereby the bottom plate experiences a force in the direction of the goods issue area. Since the individual goods are stacked on the bottom plate, they also experience a force in the direction of the goods issue area. An uncontrolled pushing out of the individual goods is prevented by the closing flap.

Die Klappe, die den Warenausgabebereich verschließt, ist aus einem Flachstück gebildet ist, dessen Enden zueinander hingebogen sind, so dass die Klappe im Wesentlichen die Form eines Halbzylinders besitzt. An einem Ende der Klappe ist ein Griff angeformt, über welchen der Kunde die Klappe aufbeziehungsweise herausschwenken kann.The flap, which closes the goods issue area, is formed of a flat piece whose ends are bent towards each other, so that the flap has substantially the shape of a half-cylinder. At one end of the flap, a handle is formed over which the customer can swing the flap up or swing out.

Beim Herausschwenken greift das andere Ende der Klappe hinter eine Ware und schiebt diese aus den Warenausgabebereich hinaus zum Kunden. Gleichzeitig wird die Mantelfläche der halbzylinderförmigen Klappe über eine darunter befindliche (neue) Ware geführt, wodurch verhindert wird, dass diese in den Warenausgabebereich vorrückt, bevor die Klappe selbständig wieder hineinschwenkt oder hineingeschwenkt wird.When swinging out the other end of the flap engages behind a product and pushes them out of the goods issue area to the customer. At the same time, the lateral surface of the semi-cylindrical flap is guided over a (new) product underneath, which prevents it from advancing into the goods issue area before the flap is independently pivoted or pivoted back into it.

Die Warenausgebevorrichtung ist in einen Kassentisch eines Warenhauses integriert. Dadurch kann der knappe Stauraum im Kassenbereich, insbesondere der Stauraum unterhalb und hinter dem Warenförderband, optimal ausgenutzt werden. Es kann sich bei den Waren auch um Tabakbeutel oder andere geometrisch unbestimmte Waren, beispielsweise verpackte Elektronikartikel, handeln.The goods issuing device is integrated in a checkout counter of a department store. As a result, the scarce storage space in the cashier area, in particular the storage space below and behind the goods conveyor belt, be optimally utilized. The goods may also be tobacco pouches or other geometrically indeterminate goods, such as packaged electronics.

Da es sich bei den einzelnen Waren um Tabakdosen handeln kann, ist es vorteilhaft, dass die Warenausgebevorrichtung mit einem Tabakwarenautomaten kombinierbar ist. Ein geeigneter Tabakwarenautomat ist beispielsweise aus der WO 2011088841 A1 bekannt. Ein solcher Tabakwarenautomat ist ebenfalls in den Kassentisch eines Warenhauses integrierbar.Since the individual goods can be tobacco cans, it is advantageous that the goods issuing device can be combined with a tobacco machine. A suitable Tabakwarenautomat is for example from the WO 2011088841 A1 known. Such a tobacco machine is also integrated in the counter of a department store.

Da es sich zum Beispiel bei Tabakwaren um besonders diebstahlgefährdete Artikel handelt, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Warenausgebevorrichtung über ein Bedienfeld des Tabakwarenautomaten bedienbar ist. So kann der Zugriff auf die Tabakdosen von einer Kassierperson des Warenhauses kontrolliert werden.Since, for example, tobacco articles are articles which are particularly prone to theft, it is advantageous if the goods issue device can be operated via a control panel of the tobacco machine. Thus, the access to the tobacco cans can be controlled by a cashier of the department store.

Um anzuzeigen, wie viele Waren noch in einem einzelnen Warenschacht vorhanden sind, kann in der Nähe des Warenausgabebereichs ein Zählwerk angebracht sein, dass die Zahl der im Schacht befindlichen Waren anzeigt. Das Zählwerk kann mechanisch oder digital ausgeführt sein. Eine mechanische Version bietet sich an, wenn man die Warenausgabevorrichtung unabhängig vom Stromnetz betreiben möchte. Da die Warenausgabefunktion rein mechanisch funktioniert, ist dies durchaus möglich. Dadurch ist die Warenausgabevorrichtung außerdem besonders umweltfreundlichIn order to indicate how many goods are still present in a single goods slot, a counter may be located near the goods issue area, indicating the number of goods in the shaft. The counter can be mechanical or digital. A mechanical version is useful if you want to operate the goods dispenser independently of the mains. Since the goods issue function works purely mechanically, this is quite possible. As a result, the goods issuing device is also particularly environmentally friendly

Die den Warenausgabebereich verschließende Klappe ist vorzugsweise durchsichtig ausgestaltet. Dadurch kann der Kunde die Ware direkt sehen und entsprechend auswählen. Die einzelnen Warenausgabebereiche müssen dadurch nicht mit dem Warennamen beschriftet werden und können wahlweise mit unterschiedlichen Waren bestückt werden ohne eine Beschriftung ändern oder anpassen zu müssen. Vorzugsweise ist die durchsichtige Klappe aus Polycarbonat hergestellt. Dadurch wird die Klappe stabil und kratzfest ausgestaltet. Aber auch Verbundglas oder andere durchsichtige Materialien sind durchaus geeignet. Insbesondere bei Tabakwaren bietet sich eine derartige Warenpräsentation an, da sich das Verpackungsdesign oft ändert.The flap closing the goods issue area is preferably designed to be transparent. This allows the customer to see the goods directly and select accordingly. The individual goods issue areas do not have to be labeled with the product name and can optionally be equipped with different goods without having to change or adapt a label. Preferably, the transparent flap is off Polycarbonate produced. As a result, the flap is made stable and scratch resistant. But also laminated glass or other transparent materials are quite suitable. In the case of tobacco goods in particular, such a presentation of goods offers itself, since the packaging design often changes.

Im Folgenden wird kurz der Betrieb der Warenausgabevorrichtung beschrieben:
In dem Warenschacht der Warenausgabevorrichtung können einzelne Waren, übereinandergestapelt, gespeichert werden. Dazu werden die einzelnen Waren auf die Bodenplatte des Schachts gelegt und entgegen der Federkraft in den Schacht hineingedrückt. Zuvor ist dazu die Klappe aus den Warenausgabebereich herauszuschwenken und beim Einschieben der Waren wieder hereinzuschwenken, damit die Bodenplatte von der Mantelfläche der Klappe freigegeben ist. Dieser Vorgang wird wiederholt bis der Warenschacht voll ist. Der Befüllvorgang wird quasi invers zur Warenentnahme ausgeführt.The following briefly describes the operation of the goods issue device:
In the goods shaft of the goods issuing device, individual goods, stacked, can be stored. For this purpose, the individual goods are placed on the bottom plate of the shaft and pressed against the spring force into the shaft. Previously, to swing out the flap from the goods issue area and zoom in again when inserting the goods, so that the bottom plate is released from the lateral surface of the flap. This process is repeated until the goods bay is full. The filling process is carried out almost inversely for the removal of goods.

Ein Kunde fasst den Griff der Klappe und schwenkt diese vom Warenausgabebereich weg (Herausschwenken). Dadurch wird die im Warenschacht oben aufliegende Ware aus den Warenausgabebereich hinausgeschoben. Die Mantelfläche der Klappe rollt über die darunterliegende, nächste Ware ab und verhindert dadurch das Nachrücken dieser Ware in den Warenausgabebereich. Der Kunde nimmt die Ware in Empfang und lässt die Klappe los, wodurch diese automatisch zurückschwenkt, beispielsweise durch Federwirkung. Die Mantelfläche verschwindet von der sich in Wartestellung befindlichen Ware, so dass diese in den Warenausgabebereich nachrückt.A customer grasps the handle of the flap and swivels it away from the goods issue area (swiveling out). As a result, the goods lying in the goods shaft above pushed out of the goods issue area. The lateral surface of the flap rolls over the underlying, next goods and thus prevents the movement of these goods in the goods issue area. The customer receives the goods and releases the flap, which automatically pivots it back, for example by spring action. The lateral surface disappears from the goods in waiting position, so that they move into the goods issue area.

Alternativ zum Loslassen der Klappe kann der Kunde die Klappe auch zum Warenausgabebereich zurückschwenken, wodurch das oben beschriebene Nachrücken einer Ware in den Warenausgabebereich ebenfalls erfolgt.As an alternative to letting go of the flap, the customer can also swing the flap back to the goods issue area, as a result of which the upward movement of a product into the goods issue area described above also takes place.

Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Warenausgabevorrichtung sind die Längsseiten des Warenschachtes in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs nach innen gebogen und fungieren als Rückhalteelemente für die durch die Federkraft nach oben strebenden Waren. Der Kunde kann die Ware aus dieser Position nacheinander entnehmen. Ist eine Klappe vorgesehen, kann der Kunde nach dem Öffnen der Klappe eine Ware entnehmen.In an alternative embodiment of the goods delivery device, the longitudinal sides of the goods shaft are in the direction of the goods issue area bent inwardly and act as retaining elements for the spring force upward striving goods. The customer can remove the goods from this position one after the other. If a flap is provided, the customer can remove a product after opening the flap.

Die darunter befindliche Ware rückt in den Warenausgabebereich nach und wird wieder durch die Rückhalteelemente gebremst. Der Befüllvorgang erfolgt hier wieder umgekehrt zur Entnahme.The goods underneath move into the goods issue area and are again braked by the retaining elements. The filling process is again reversed for removal.

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

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Warenausgabebereichs mit geschlossener Klappe,
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Warenausgabebereichs mit geöffneter Klappe,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Federfunktion im Warenschacht,
Fig. 4a+b
eine perspektivische Ansicht einerweiteren Ausführungsform des Warenschachtes und
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Kassentisches eines Warenhauses mit integrierter Warenausgabevorrichtung.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a goods issue area with the flap closed,
Fig. 2
a perspective view of a goods issue area with open flap,
Fig. 3
a perspective view of the spring function in the goods shaft,
Fig. 4a + b
a perspective view of another embodiment of the goods shaft and
Fig. 5
a perspective view of a checkout counter of a department store with integrated goods dispensing device.

Die Figur 1 zeigt den Warenausgabereich 2 einer erfiridungsgemäßen Warenausgabevorrichtung 1. Der Warenausgabebereich 2 ist über eine durchsichtige Klappe 3 verschlossen. Im Warenausgabebereich 2 befindet sich eine im Warenschacht oben aufliegende Ware 4 in Wartestellung zur Ausgabe.The FIG. 1 shows the goods issue area 2 of an inventive goods output device 1. The goods issue area 2 is closed by a transparent flap 3. In the goods issue area 2 there is a merchandise 4 lying in the goods shaft at the top for waiting to be issued.

In Figur 2 ist gezeigt welche Funktion die Klappe 3 bei der Warenausgabe einnimmt. Die Klappe besteht in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel aus einer 2 mm starken, durchsichtigen Polycarbonatplatte, die eine gebogene Form besitzt. Im Wesentlichen hat die gebogene Form die Gestalt eines Halbzylinders mit einer äußeren Mantelfläche 8. Das eine Ende der Klappe 3 bildet eine Kante 6, dessen Funktion weiter unten näher beschrieben wird. Am anderen Ende ist ein Griff 7 für den Kunden angeformt, der in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als bogenförmige Ausnehmung in der Mantelfläche 8 ausgestaltet ist.In FIG. 2 is shown which function the flap 3 takes in the goods issue. The flap consists in this embodiment of a 2 mm thick, transparent polycarbonate plate, which has a curved shape. In essence, the curved shape has the shape of a half-cylinder with an outer circumferential surface 8. The one end of the flap 3 forms an edge 6, the function of which will be described in more detail below. At the other end, a handle 7 is formed for the customer, which is configured in this embodiment as an arcuate recess in the lateral surface 8.

Durch Herausschwenken der Klappe 3 durch die Hand 5 eines Kunden, wird die Ware 4 durch die Kante 6 aus den Warenausgabebereich 2 hinausgeschoben. Durch die Schwenkbewegung der Klappe 3 wird die Mantelfläche 8 über die unter der ausgegebenen Ware 4 befindlichen Ware 4' geführt, wodurch ein direktes Nachrücken einer neuen Ware 4' in den Warenausgabereich 2 verhindert wird. Erst wenn die Klappe 3 wieder in den Warenausgabebereich 2 hineingeschwenkt wird, kann die neue Ware 4' nachrücken.By swinging the flap 3 by the hand 5 of a customer, the product 4 is pushed out by the edge 6 of the goods issue area 2. As a result of the pivoting movement of the flap 3, the jacket surface 8 is guided over the article 4 'located below the issued article 4, whereby a direct advancement of a new article 4' into the article exit region 2 is prevented. Only when the flap 3 is pivoted back into the goods issue area 2, the new product 4 'can move up.

In Figur 3 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Warenschachtes 10 zu sehen. Der Schacht hat im Wesentlichen eine quaderförmige Gestalt, wobei an den Schmalseiten jeweils ein Schlitz 9 eingebracht ist, durch die ein Befestigungselement 11 ragt, dass mit einer Bodenplatte (hier nicht zu sehen) verbunden ist, auf welcher die einzelnen Waren übereinandergestapelt werden. Im oberen Bereich der Warenausgabe ist an den Schmalseiten ebenfalls ein Befestigungselement 12 vorgesehen. Zwischen den Befestigungselementen 11 und 12 ist eine Spiralfeder 13 gespannt. Durch die Spiralfeder-greift an der Bodenplatte eine Kraft an, die in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs 2 - also entgegen der Schwerkraft - wirkt.In FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a goods shaft 10 of the invention can be seen. The shaft has essentially a cuboid shape, wherein on the narrow sides in each case a slot 9 is introduced, through which a fastening element 11 protrudes, that is connected to a bottom plate (not visible here), on which the individual goods are stacked. In the upper part of the goods issue a fastening element 12 is also provided on the narrow sides. Between the fastening elements 11 and 12 a coil spring 13 is tensioned. By the coil spring-engages the bottom plate to a force acting in the direction of the goods issue area 2 - ie against gravity.

Die Figuren 4a+b zeigen eine alternative Ausführungsform eines Warenschachtes 10 der Warenausgabevorrichtung 1. Statt der Schmalseiten ist hier die Rückseite des Warenschachtes 10 mit einem Schlitz 9 versehen, durch welchen das Befestigungselement 11 der Bodenplatte 14 nach außen ragt. Im oberen Bereich der Rückseite des Warenschachtes 10 ist ein weiteres Befestigungselement 12 ortsfest angebracht. An den Befestigungselementen 11, 12 ist eine Spiralfeder 13 angebracht, die die Bodenplatte 14 zum Warenausgabebereich 2 zieht.The FIGS. 4a + b show an alternative embodiment of a goods shaft 10 of the goods dispensing device 1. Instead of the narrow sides here the back of the goods shaft 10 is provided with a slot 9 through which the fastening element 11 of the bottom plate 14 projects outwardly. in the Upper region of the back of the goods shaft 10 is another fastener 12 fixedly mounted. On the fastening elements 11, 12, a coil spring 13 is attached, which pulls the bottom plate 14 to the goods issue area 2.

In dieser alternativen Ausführungsform wird der Warenausgabebereich 2 durch Blechkanten 15 begrenzt. Die Waren 4 können nicht über diese Kanten 15 hinaus durch die Feder 13 nach oben gedrückt werden.In this alternative embodiment, the goods issue area 2 is limited by sheet edges 15. The goods 4 can not be pushed beyond these edges 15 out by the spring 13 upwards.

In Figur 5 ist eine erfindungsgemäße Warenausgabevorrichtung 1 zu sehen, die in einen Kassentisch 16 eines Warenhauses integriert ist. Hier sind eine Vielzahl von einzelnen Warenschächten 10 neben- und hintereinander angeordnet. Neben den Warenausgabevorrichtungen 1 ist ein Warenautomat zur Ausgabe von Tabakwaren angeordnet, der beispielsweise aus der EP 1860621 B1 bekannt ist.In FIG. 5 shows a goods dispensing device 1 according to the invention, which is integrated in a checkout counter 16 of a department store. Here, a plurality of individual goods shafts 10 are arranged next to and behind each other. In addition to the goods dispensing devices 1, a vending machine for dispensing tobacco products is arranged, for example, from the EP 1860621 B1 is known.

Die einzelnen Tabakwaren können über das Bedienfeld 17 angefordert werden. Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn auch die einzelnen Warenausgabevorrichtungen 1 über das Bedienfeld 17 des Warenautomaten für Tabakwaren bedienbar sind.The individual tobacco products can be requested via the control panel 17. It is advantageous if the individual goods issue devices 1 can also be operated via the control panel 17 of the tobacco vending machine.

Beispielsweise könnten an der Innenwand der einzelnen Warenschächte 10 Bolzen vorhanden sein, die als Auswerfer für die einzelnen Waren 4 dienen. Jeder Bolzen könnte über eine Taste auf dem Bedienfeld 17 angesteuert werden. Da in den einzelnen Warenausgabevorrichtungen 1 unterschiedliche Waren 4, beispielsweise unterschiedliche Tabaksorten in Dosen und/oder Beuteln, gespeichert sind, könnte diese mit einer so genannten Piktogrammtaste auf dem Bedienfeld verknüpft sein. Die angeforderten Waren 4 würden dann direkt auf das Transportband 18 des 10 Kassentisches 16 ausgeworfen. Ein Verschließen der einzelnen Warenausgabebereiche 2 über Klappen 3 wäre nicht mehr notwendig. BEZUGSZEICHENLISTE 1 Warenausgabevorrichtung 11. Befestigungselement 2 Warenausgabebereich 12. Befestigungselement 3 Klappe 13. Spiralfeder 4 Ware 14. Bodenplatte 5 Hand 15. Blechkanten 6 Kante 16. Kassentisch 7 Griff 17. Bedienfeld 8 Mantelfläche 18. Transportband 9 Schlitz 10 Warenschacht For example, 10 bolts could be present on the inner wall of the individual goods shafts, which serve as an ejector for the individual goods 4. Each bolt could be controlled via a button on the control panel 17. Since in the individual goods issue devices 1 different goods 4, for example, different types of tobacco in cans and / or bags are stored, this could be linked to a so-called icon button on the control panel. The requested goods 4 would then be ejected directly onto the conveyor belt 18 of the 10 cash desk 16. Closing the individual goods issue areas 2 via flaps 3 would no longer be necessary. <U> LIST OF REFERENCES </ u> 1 goods issue device 11. Fastening element 2 goods issue area 12. Fastening element 3 flap 13. Spiral spring 4 goods 14th floor plate 5 hand 15. Sheet edges 6 edge 16. Cash desk 7 handle 17. Control panel 8 lateral surface 18. conveyor belt 9 slot 10 goods shaft

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Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1), • wobei die Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) aus mehreren Warenschächten (10) besteht, in welchen jeweils einzelne Waren (4), übereinander angeordnet, gelagert sind, • wobei jeder Warenschacht (10) einen Warenausgabebereich (2) umfasst, aus welchem die einzelnen Waren (4) nacheinander entnehmbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass • jeder Warenschacht (10) eine quaderförmige Gestalt besitzt und eine innen liegende, in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs (2) verschiebbare Bodenplatte (14) umfasst, • wobei die Waren (4) übereinandergestapelt auf der Bodenplatte (14) angeordnet sind • und wobei die Bodenplatte (14) mit einer Feder (13) wirkverbunden ist wodurch die Bodenplatte (14) eine Kraft in Richtung des Warenausgabebereichs (2) erfährt • und wobei jeder Warenschacht (10) zumindest ein Rückhalteelement (15) für die oben befindliche Ware (4) aufweist. Cash desk (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1), • wherein the goods issuing device (1) consists of several goods shafts (10), in each of which individual goods (4), one above the other, are stored, Wherein each goods shaft (10) comprises a goods issue area (2) from which the individual goods (4) can be removed one after the other, characterized in that Each goods shaft (10) has a cuboid shape and comprises an inner base plate (14) displaceable in the direction of the goods issue area (2), • wherein the goods (4) stacked on the bottom plate (14) are arranged • and wherein the bottom plate (14) with a spring (13) is operatively connected whereby the bottom plate (14) experiences a force in the direction of the goods issue area (2) And wherein each goods shaft (10) has at least one retaining element (15) for the goods (4) located at the top. Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Warenausgabebereich (2) über eine Klappe (3) zugänglich ist
und dass die Klappe (3) schwenkbar gelagert ist.A cash desk (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the goods dispensing area (2) via a flap (3) is accessible
and that the flap (3) is pivotally mounted. Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die von der Feder (13) ausgeübte Kraft in entgegengesetzter Richtung zur Schwerkraft gerichtet ist.Checkout counter (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the force exerted by the spring (13) is directed in the opposite direction to gravity. Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorstehenden
Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Warenausgebevorrichtung (1) mit einem Tabakwarenautomaten kombinierbar ist.Checkout counter (16) with an integrated goods dispenser (1) according to one of the preceding
Claims,
characterized in that
the goods issuing device (1) can be combined with a tobacco machine. Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass • die Klappe (3) aus einem Flachstück gebildet ist, dessen Enden zueinander hin gebogen sind, so dass die Klappe (3) im Wesentlichen die Form eines Halbzylinders besitzt, • wobei an einem Ende ein Griff (7) zum Herausschwenken der Klappe (3) angeformt ist und das andere Ende zum Herausschieben der Ware (4) aus den Warenausgabebereich (2) vorgesehen ist • und wobei die Mantelfläche (8) des Halbzylinders ein Hineinschieben einer neuen Ware (4) in den Warenausgabebereich (2) verhindert. Checkout counter (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that The flap (3) is formed from a flat piece, the ends of which are bent towards one another, so that the flap (3) essentially has the shape of a half-cylinder, • wherein at one end a handle (7) for pivoting out of the flap (3) is formed and the other end for pushing out the product (4) from the goods issue area (2) is provided • and wherein the lateral surface (8) of the half cylinder prevents insertion of a new product (4) in the goods issue area (2). Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Waren (4) eine zylinderförmige Form besitzen.Checkout counter (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the goods (4) have a cylindrical shape. Kassentisch (16) mit einer integrierten Warenausgabevorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
jeder Warenschacht (10) ein Zählwerk aufweist, dass die Zahl der noch im Warenschacht (10) befindlichen Waren anzeigt.Checkout counter (16) with an integrated goods issue device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
each goods shaft (10) has a counter that displays the number of goods still in the goods bay (10).
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