ES1070374U

ES1070374U - Receiver content device, applicable to mechanical expenditure machines (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1070374U
Application number: ES200930077U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Luis Miguel Lucio Perez
Original assignee: Estampaciones Lucio SA
Current assignee: Estampaciones Lucio SA
Priority date: 2009-05-11
Filing date: 2009-05-11
Publication date: 2009-08-05

Abstract

Collection meter device, applicable to mechanical vending machines, of the type that have a mechanical purse (1), which is operated by a crank (2) only when a coin of the appropriate size has been inserted into the slot ( 6), which inhibits a ratchet (5) and allows a complete rotation of the gear (4), which acts at some point by moving the product dispensing device, characterized in that said gear wheel (4) integrates at least one element a sneak mode (7-8), of a different nature than this piece, which is detected by a sensor located inside the machine that activates an electronic circuit that allows to control and manage the operation of said machine. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo contador de recaudación, aplicable a máquinas expendedoras mecánicas.Collection counter device, applicable to mechanical vending machines

Object of the invention

La presente invención, como su propio título indica, se refiere a un dispositivo que permite controlar la recaudación de una máquina expendedora mecánica.The present invention, as its own title indicates, refers to a device that allows to control the collection of a mechanical vending machine.

Background of the invention

Este tipo de máquinas disponen de un monedero mecánico que se acciona mediante una manivela, que efectúa un giro completo de una rueda dentada interior, únicamente cuando se ha introducido una moneda del tamaña adecuado en una ranura axial que ésta dispone a este efecto. La moneda introducida inhibe un trinquete que, cuando no hay moneda en la ranura indicada de dicha rueda, impide el giro de la misma.This type of machines have a purse mechanical that is operated by a crank, which makes a turn complete with an inner sprocket, only when introduced a coin of the appropriate size into an axial slot that It provides for this purpose. The currency introduced inhibits a ratchet that, when there is no coin in the indicated slot of said wheel, prevents the rotation of it.

Estas máquinas de accionamiento mecánico son robustas y de funcionamiento muy sencillo, por ello se emplean masivamente en lugares de público acceso, como pueden ser estaciones de transportes públicos, hospitales, etc. El único problema que presentan es que no admiten la implantación de un sistema de gestión integral de reposición de productos, o cualquier otro que requiera por ejemplo algo tan sencillo como el control de las unidades vendidas o dispensadas de producto, porque no tienen siguiera una toma eléctrica o una batería que permita el funcionamiento de un dispositivo electrónico. Si se intenta integrar un dispositivo de control, uno de los mayores problemas se produce porque no existe nexo de conexión entre el mecanismo de la máquina con dicho dispositivo electrónico de control.These mechanically driven machines are robust and very simple operation, so they are used massively in places of public access, such as public transport stations, hospitals, etc. The only problem they present is that they do not support the implementation of a comprehensive product replacement management system, or any other that requires for example something as simple as the control of units sold or dispensed of product, because they don't have follow an electrical outlet or a battery that allows the operation of an electronic device. If you try integrate a control device, one of the biggest problems is produces because there is no connection between the mechanism of the machine with said electronic control device.

Description of the invention

El dispositivo de la invención resuelve de forma favorable estos inconvenientes, ya que permite controlar electrónicamente el número de unidades vendidas o dispensadas por la máquina de vending, con lo cual este tipo de máquina ya se pueden integrar en un sistema de gestión que integre varias máquinas y consecuentemente que permita la gestión de estocaje de productos, o la contabilización de las ventas.The device of the invention solves in a manner favorable these inconveniences, since it allows to control electronically the number of units sold or dispensed by the vending machine, with which this type of machine is already can integrate into a management system that integrates several machines and consequently that allows the management of stochage of products, or the accounting of sales.

Para ello, se ha previsto incluir en dicha rueda dentada, que efectúa un giro completo con cada moneda introducida y con cada producto dispensado o vendido, al menos un elemento a modo de chivato, que puede ser de distinta naturaleza. El paso del chivato, cuando gira la rueda, es detectado por un sensor situado en el interior de la máquina que activa un circuito electrónico que incorpora un contador, que se incrementa con cada unidad de producto dispensada. Este circuito puede formar parte de otro más complejo que por ejemplo transmita su estatus a una central de control para que ésta determine el stock de producto existente en la máquina y por tanto el momento en que el distribuidor ha de acudir a reponer y/o a vaciar el cajón del monedero.For this, it is planned to include in said wheel serrated, which makes a complete turn with each coin introduced and with each product dispensed or sold, at least one item to Sneak mode, which can be of a different nature. The passage of Sneak, when the wheel turns, it is detected by a sensor located inside the machine that activates an electronic circuit that incorporates a counter, which is incremented with each unit of product dispensed This circuit can be part of another complex that for example transmits its status to a central control so that it determines the existing product stock in the machine and therefore the moment in which the distributor has to go to replace and / or empty the purse drawer.

Se ha previsto que dicho chivato sea de varios materiales y constitución. Por ejemplo puede ser, al igual que el sensor que lo detecta, de naturaleza magnética; no obstante, también puede ser de una tonalidad distinta a la rueda dentada en la que está implementado, siendo en este caso el sensor que lo detecta de tipo óptico.It is expected that this sneak is several Materials and constitution. For example it can be, just like the sensor that detects it, of a magnetic nature; However, it can also be of a different tone than the cogwheel in the one that is implemented, being in this case the sensor that Detects optical type.

En cuanto a su lugar de ubicación también puede variar dependiendo de la estructura o configuración de la máquina: puede estar implantado en sentido transversal en la periferia de la rueda dentada, o bien puede implantarse en el canto de la ésta; lógicamente la posición del sensor que lo detecta también es diferente y estará adecuada a la posición del chivato.As for your location location you can also vary depending on the structure or configuration of the machine: it may be implanted transversely in the periphery of the cogwheel, or it can be implanted in the ridge of the latter; logically the position of the sensor that detects it is also different and will be appropriate to the position of the sneak.

Existe la posibilidad de que este chivato esté compuesto por varios elementos, montados próximos entre si y de diferente configuración o constitución, que permiten su diferenciación y en consecuencia determinar el sentido de giro de la rueda dentada. El objetivo de esta disposición es detectar si el mecanismo del monedero ha sido violentado y en consecuencia la máquina ha quedado inutilizada, constituyendo en este caso un elemento de alarma o de detección de un funcionamiento anómalo de la máquina.There is the possibility that this sneak is composed of several elements, mounted next to each other and of different configuration or constitution, which allow its differentiation and consequently determine the direction of rotation of the cogwheel The purpose of this provision is to detect if the purse mechanism has been violated and consequently the machine has been rendered useless, constituting in this case a alarm element or detection of an abnormal operation of machine.

Description of the figures

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de facilitar la comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva un juego de dibujos en los que, con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to facilitate the understanding of characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive a set of drawings in which, with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

La figura 1 muestra sendas vistas en alzado, posterior y lateral de un monedero de una máquina de vending mecánica, provisto del dispositivo de la invención.Figure 1 shows elevation views, back and side of a purse of a vending machine mechanical, provided with the device of the invention.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

Como se puede observar en la figura, el monedero de (1) conforma una carcasa que asoma por la parte exterior de la máquina expendedora, al menos en lo que a la manilla actuadora (2) y la ranura (6) para introducción de la moneda se refiere. La manilla (2), cuando existe una moneda introducida en dicha ranura (6) efectúa un giro completo del eje (3), en el que está montado también la rueda dentada (4), sobre la que actúa al menos un trinquete (5) que impide su giro cuando no existe tal moneda, además de otra serie de dientes y elementos que impiden el giro en sentido contrario al establecido.As you can see in the figure, the purse of (1) forms a housing that appears on the outside of the vending machine, at least as far as the actuator handle (2) and the slot (6) for coin introduction refers. The handle (2), when there is a coin inserted in said slot (6) performs a complete rotation of the shaft (3), on which it is mounted also the cogwheel (4), on which at least one ratchet (5) that prevents its rotation when there is no such currency, in addition to another series of teeth and elements that prevent rotation in opposite direction to the established one.

El objeto de la invención está constituido por los elementos (7) y (8) que, a modo de chivatos, permiten a través de un sensor situado en el interior de la máquina detectar cuando la rueda dentada (4) ha efectuado un giro completo, lo que significa que ha dispensado una unidad de producto, ya que es ésta la que actúa sobre el dispositivo dispensador con cada vuelta completa.The object of the invention is constituted by the elements (7) and (8) that, by way of sneaks, allow through of a sensor located inside the machine detect when the cogwheel (4) has made a complete turn, which means that you have dispensed a product unit, since this is which acts on the dispensing device with each turn complete.

La disposición del chivato puede ser: incrustado transversalmente en la rueda (4), tal y como se señala bajo la referencia (7), o insertado axialmente en el canto de dicha rueda, como se referencia bajo el número (8) en la figura anexa.The sneak arrangement can be: embedded transversely on the wheel (4), as indicated under the reference (7), or inserted axially in the edge of said wheel, as referenced under number (8) in the attached figure.

La constitución de este chivato también puede ser muy variada, puede tratarse de un elemento metálico, magnético, o simplemente con un color de distinta tonalidad que la rueda (4). De acuerdo con este elemento el sensor colocado en la máquina tendrá la capacidad de detección de un elemento de sus características.The constitution of this sneak can also be very varied, it can be a metallic, magnetic element, or simply with a color of different hue than the wheel (4). According to this element the sensor placed in the machine will have the ability to detect an element of its features.

Una vez descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la invención, así como un ejemplo de realización preferente, se hace constar a los efectos oportunos que los materiales, forma, tamaño y disposición de los elementos descritos podrán ser modificados, siempre y cuando ello no suponga una alteración de las características esenciales de la invención que se reivindican a continuación.Once nature is sufficiently described of the invention, as well as a preferred embodiment, for the appropriate purposes that the materials, form, size and arrangement of the elements described may be modified, as long as this does not involve an alteration of the essential features of the invention claimed in continuation.

Claims

1. Collection counter device, applicable to mechanical vending machines, of the type that have a mechanical purse (1), which is operated by a crank (2) only when a coin of the appropriate size has been inserted into the slot ( 6), which inhibits a ratchet (5) and allows a complete rotation of the gearwheel (4), which acts at some point by mobilizing the product dispensing device, characterized in that said gearwheel (4) integrates at least one element a Sneak mode (7-8), of a different nature than this piece, which is detected by a sensor located inside the machine that activates an electronic circuit that allows to control and manage the operation of said machine.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sneak (7-8) is of any material or nature that allows transmitting a signal that is detected by the sensor, which transmits it to the electronic management or maneuver circuit.

3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sneak (7-8) and the sensor that detects it are of a magnetic nature.

Device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the sneak (7) is implanted transversely in the periphery of the gearwheel (4).

5. Device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the sneak (8) is implanted in the edge of the sprocket (4).

6. Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sneak (7-8) is composed of several elements, mounted close to each other and of different configuration or constitution, which allow its differentiation and consequently determine the direction of rotation of the cogwheel (4).