JP2002312847A - Launderette system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a launderette system which enables washing and drying using an electronic money card. SOLUTION: This system is equipped with a card issuing device 1 which issues the electronic money card 5, a washer 2 used by inserting the electronic money card issued by the card issuing device 1, and a dryer 3 used by inserting the electronic money card 5 issued by the card issuing device 1. When a new unused electronic money card 5 is bought, coins are thrown in the coin slot 12a of the card issuing device 1, a coin processing part 12 detects the amount of the inserted coins and outputs amount data and a card sending-out part 14 sends the unused electronic money card 5 out when the coin processing part 12 generates a money reception signal for the purchase price of the electronic money card. The unused electronic money card 5 is inserted into a card insertion slot 17a and paper currency for a washing charge is inserted into a paper money insertion slot 11a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin laundry system using a washing machine and a dryer using an electronic money card in a coin laundry equipped with a paid washing machine and a dryer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A large laundry machine and a dryer are installed in a coin laundry. When there is a large laundry such as a blanket or a large amount of laundry, a large laundry machine or a dryer of the coin laundry is provided. , The laundry can be efficiently and quickly washed from washing to drying.

[0003]

However, coin laundry, as the name implies, is used by putting coins into a washing machine or a dryer. It is necessary to go to a coin laundry with coins according to the amount, depending on the amount of laundry, you will have to go with a large number of coins, and at stores where currency exchange machines and equipment that can use bills are installed There were problems such as having to bring back coins of change and small coins left after exchange.

[0004] In addition, since the coin laundry is generally an unmanned store facility at a coin laundry store, a sufficient amount of change and coins must be prepared in a coin processing device of a washing machine or a dryer or a change machine. Need to be
There is a problem that a complicated operation is required, such as collecting coins from a coin processing device, and always preparing a large amount of coins for currency exchange and change.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a coin laundry system that can perform washing and drying using an electronic money card.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a coin laundry system of the present invention comprises a card issuing device for issuing an electronic money card, and an electronic money card issued from the card issuing device. A coin laundry system comprising: a washing machine to be used; and a dryer to insert and use an electronic money card issued from the card issuing device, wherein the card issuing device is inserted from a coin slot. A coin processing unit that detects an amount of coins and outputs the amount data, and a card sending unit that sends out an unused electronic money card when a deposit signal of a purchase fee for an electronic money card is input from the coin processing unit. A bill processing unit that detects the amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot and outputs the amount data, and an electronic money car inserted from the card insertion slot A card reader / writer for adding and writing the amount data by the amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot, and reading the amount data from the electronic money card inserted from the card insertion slot to the washing machine. A card reader / writer that subtracts a washing fee from the amount data and writes the remaining amount to the electronic money card, and a washing machine controller that permits a washing operation of the washing machine when a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer. A card reader / writer for reading the amount data from the electronic money card inserted through the card insertion slot, subtracting the drying fee from the amount data, and writing the remaining amount to the electronic money card; A dryer controller for permitting a washing operation of the dryer when a deposit signal is input from a reader / writer. Characterized in that it has been.

[0007]

In the coin laundry system having such a configuration, the user first enters a purchase fee for an electronic money card into a coin insertion slot of the card issuing device to purchase a new unused electronic money card. When a coin is inserted into the coin slot, the coin processing unit detects the amount of the inserted coin and outputs the amount data, and the card sending unit receives a signal from the coin processing unit for a purchase fee of an electronic money card. Is input, an unused electronic money card is sent out.

[0008] When the user receives the unused electronic money card, the user inserts the unused electronic money card into the card insertion slot, and inserts a bill for a washing fee into the bill insertion slot. The bill processing unit detects the amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot and sends the amount data to the card reader / writer, and the card reader / writer adds the amount data to the electronic money card inserted from the card insertion slot. Write.

When using a washing machine, a user puts laundry into the washing machine and inserts an electronic money card into a card slot of the washing machine. At this time, the card reader / writer reads out the amount data from the electronic money card inserted through the card insertion slot, subtracts the laundry fee from the amount data, writes the remaining amount into the electronic money card, and sends a deposit signal to the washing machine controller. . When a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer, the washing machine controller permits the washing operation of the washing machine and starts washing.

When the user uses the dryer, the laundry is put into the dryer, and the electronic money card is inserted into the card slot of the dryer. At this time, the card reader / writer reads the amount data from the electronic money card inserted through the card insertion slot, subtracts the drying fee from the amount data, writes the remaining amount on the electronic money card, and sends a deposit signal to the dryer controller. . The dryer controller is
When a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer, the drying operation of the dryer is permitted and drying is started.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration diagram of a coin laundry system. This coin laundry system basically includes a card issuing device 1, a washing machine 2, and a drying machine 3.
And an electronic money card 5.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the card issuing device 1 detects the amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 11a and sends the amount data to the control unit 10; The coin processing unit 12 detects the amount of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 12a and sends the amount data to the control unit 10, the card storage unit 13 for storing the electronic money card 5, and the electronic money When a coin of the amount of the card 5 is inserted, an unused electronic money card is removed from the card storage unit 13 and the card exit 14a.
And a card slot 17a for sending out the card
The card reader / writer 15 writes the amount data into the electronic money card 5 inserted from the electronic money card 5 and a display 16 that displays the amount of the inserted bill and the like.

The control unit 10 of the card issuing device 1 is composed of a microcomputer, the CPU of which is
When a coin of the amount of the electronic money card 5 (for example, 100 yen) is inserted from the coin insertion slot 12a based on the program stored in the card storage unit 13, an unused electronic money card is taken out of the card storage unit 13 and the card sending unit 14 is inserted. Is controlled to be transmitted from When the electronic money card 5 is inserted from the card insertion slot 17a of the card insertion unit 17 and a bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 11a, the control unit 10 controls the card reader / writer 15 to control the amount of the bill. The data is written into the electronic money card 5 and the card sending unit 14 sends the electronic money card 5.

As the electronic money card 5, an IC card having a built-in memory such as an EEPROM or a semiconductor chip such as a microprocessor can be used. In addition to the amount data, bonus points, identification codes of usable coin laundry shops, and the like can be used. Are stored in a writable and readable manner. The unused electronic money card 5 is stored in the card storage unit 13 of the card issuing device 1 in advance, and its memory includes an identification code of an available coin laundry store and purchase fee data of the electronic money card 5 (for example, 100 yen). Etc. are stored in advance.

As shown in FIG. 4, the washing machine 2 is a washing machine provided with a horizontal rotating drum type washing tub, and controls a motor for rotating the washing tub, a valve device for supplying washing water, and the like. The washing machine controller 20 is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, a card reader / writer 21 is connected to the washing machine controller 20. The card reader / writer 21 reads the amount data from the electronic money card 5 inserted through the card insertion slot 21a, and sends the data to the washing machine controller 20. send. The washing machine controller 20 includes the card reader / writer 2
The control processing is performed so as to subtract 1 from the previously set one-time washing fee and write the remaining amount into the electronic money card 5. Above the card insertion slot 21a, a display 22 for displaying the amount of money stored in the electronic money card 5 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 6, the dryer 3 is a dryer provided with a horizontal rotating drum type drying tank, and controls a motor for driving the drying tank, a motor for driving the fan, a heat source device and the like. The dryer controller 30 is provided. A card reader / writer 31 is connected to the dryer controller 30, and the card reader / writer 31 has a card insertion port 31.
The amount data is read from the electronic money card 5 inserted from a, and sent to the dryer controller 30. The dryer controller 30 controls the card reader / writer 31 and subtracts a preset amount of one washing fee therefrom,
Control processing is performed so that the balance is written to the electronic money card 5. Above the card insertion slot 31a, a display 32 for displaying the amount of money stored in the electronic money card 5 is provided.

The card issuing device 1, the washing machine 2, and the dryer 3 as described above are installed in a coin laundry store. The user first enters the coin slot 1 of the card issuing device 1
2a: Electronic money card purchase fee (for example, 100 yen)
To purchase a new unused electronic money card. The electronic money card is formally purchased by the user paying 100 yen, but the 100 yen is written in the memory of the electronic money card in advance, the amount is returned to the user, and the unmanned store This is a good means to safely and securely transfer a new electronic money card to a user.

In other words, in order to safely and reliably pass an unused electronic money card to a user in an unmanned store, it is preferable to send the card in accordance with the insertion of bills or coins. If you send an unused card when you insert a new card, even if you do not need an unused card,
The card is sent out, causing a problem. On the other hand, if an unused card is sent out according to the insertion of a coin as in the present invention, an unused card can be prevented from being sent out due to mischief, and an unused card can be sent out. The card can be safely and securely handed over to users who need the card.

Next, the operation of the coin laundry system having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When the user needs a new unused electronic money card, the user inserts 100 yen into the coin insertion slot 12a of the card issuing device 1.

When 100 yen is inserted into the coin insertion slot 12a, the coin processing unit 12 of the card issuing apparatus 1 detects the coin, and when the control unit 10 inputs the amount data of the coin, steps 100 to 110 are executed. The control unit 10 controls the card storage unit 13 and the card sending unit 14 to remove the unused electronic money card 5 from the card sending port 14a.
Sent from.

The user can use this new electronic money card 5
Is received, it is inserted into the card insertion portion 17 from the card insertion slot 17a of the card issuing device 1, and a bill (for example, 1000 yen) for washing is inserted into the bill insertion slot 11a.

The electronic money card 5 is inserted into the card insertion section 1
7 to the card reader / writer 15 (step 12).
0), the card reader / writer 15 reads out the amount data from the memory of the electronic money card 5 and sends it to the control unit 10 (step 130). On the other hand, when the bill processing unit 12 detects the insertion of the bill in step 140, it detects the amount of the inserted bill and sends the amount data to the control unit 10 (step 150).

At this time, the control unit 10 determines in step 160
When the electronic money card is inserted, the card reader / writer 15 is controlled to write the amount data (1000 yen) of the bill on the electronic money card 5 so as to be added to the already stored amount (step 170). ), And sends out the electronic money card 5 from the card insertion slot 17a (step 180). Thus, the card issuing device 1
Is written in the electronic money card 5 issued from, and in addition, for example, when a bonus point system is implemented, for example, 10% of the deposit amount is written as 110 bonus points.

On the other hand, when writing the amount again on the electronic money card 5 whose writing amount has been reduced by the use of the user, the electronic money card 5 is inserted into the card insertion slot 17a in the same manner as described above. A bill required for washing is inserted into the bill insertion slot 11a. Then, steps 120 to 170 are executed in the same manner as described above, and the electronic money card 5 in which the inserted bill is written is sent out from the card slot 17a and returned to the user's hand. As described above, when the stored money amount of the electronic money card 5 is reduced, the user can deposit the card with the card issuing device 1, and can be used repeatedly.

When the user wants to wash using the washing machine 2, the user opens the door of the washing machine 2, puts the laundry in the washing tub, puts the detergent in a predetermined container, and closes the door. And
Insert the electronic money card 5 into the card slot 21 of the washing machine 2.
Insert into a. At this time, in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the process proceeds from step 200 to step 210, where the electronic money card 5 is sent from the card insertion slot 21a to the card reader / writer 21, and the card reader / writer 21 transmits the identification code and the amount data from the electronic money card 5. Is read and the data is sent to the washing machine controller 20.

The washing machine controller 20 determines from the read data whether or not the electronic money card 5 is a valid use card (step 220). If it is determined that the electronic money card 5 is a valid card, the process proceeds to step 230. Then, the card reader / writer 21 is controlled to subtract the amount for the current washing from the amount data stored in the electronic money card 5, and the remaining amount is written into the electronic money card 5 again. Then, when the washing machine controller 20 inputs a washing charge subtraction completion signal from the card reader / writer 21 as a deposit signal, the washing machine controller 20 permits the washing operation of the washing machine and starts washing (step 240). Sends out the electronic money card 5 from the card insertion slot 21a (step 250) and returns it to the user.

When drying the laundry after washing, the laundry is put in the dryer 3 and the electronic money card 5 is placed in the dryer 3.
Into the card insertion slot 31a. At this time, similarly to the above, the process proceeds from step 200 to step 210 in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the electronic money card 5 is sent from the card insertion slot 31a to the card reader / writer 31, and the card reader / writer 31 The card data including the code and the amount data is read out and sent to the dryer controller 30.

The dryer controller 30 determines whether the electronic money card 5 is a valid use card from the read data in the same manner as described above (step 220). Next, in step 230, the card reader / writer 31 is controlled to subtract the amount for the current drying from the amount data stored in the electronic money card 5, and the remaining amount is written into the electronic money card 5 again. Then, when the dryer controller 30 inputs a signal indicating completion of subtraction of the drying fee from the card reader / writer 31 as a deposit signal, it permits the drying operation of the dryer and starts drying (step 240). The electronic money card 5 is sent out from the card insertion slot 31a (Step 250) and returned to the user.

As described above, when the user repeatedly uses the electronic money card 5 for washing and drying, the amount of storage of the electronic money card 5 decreases, and the user again inserts the electronic money card 5 into the card issuing device. 1
When the bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 11a while the bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 11a, the amount is added to the electronic money card 5, and the card can be used repeatedly.

When the usage fee of the washing machine 2 or the dryer 3 is changed, it can be changed by using a setting card (an IC card having a memory and a processor similar to an electronic money card). A program for changing the usage charge is stored in the setting card in advance, and when the setting card is inserted into the card insertion slot 21a or 31a, the charge changing program is read by the card reader / writer 21 or 31, and the washing machine controller is read. 20 or the dryer controller 30. Washing machine controller 20
Alternatively, the dryer controller 30 is provided with the display 22 or 32.
Then, a charge setting screen is displayed (step 260), and the setting of the charge is changed in accordance with a switch operation by an operator such as a key switch (not shown) (step 27).
0).

In the above embodiment, the washing machine 2 and the drying machine 3 have been described. However, the coin laundry includes a sneaker washing machine, a sneaker drying machine, a detergent vending machine, or another automatic machine as a toll facility. A vending machine will be installed, but this sneaker washing machine, sneaker dryer, detergent vending machine, or other vending machine for goods,
Similarly to the above, a configuration that can be used in the electronic money card 5 can be adopted.

In this case, a sneaker washing machine, a sneaker dryer, and a detergent vending machine are equipped with the same washing machine controller, dryer controller or vending machine controller, and card reader / writer as described above. The washing machine controller or the drying machine controller controls a sneaker washing machine and a rotation drive unit, a valve device, and a heat source device of the sneaker drying machine. The card reader / writer reads the amount data from the electronic money card inserted through the card insertion slot, and sends a deposit signal to the washing machine controller, the dryer controller or the vending machine controller. Upon input of the deposit signal, the washing machine controller, the dryer controller or the vending machine controller operates the sneaker washing machine, the sneaker dryer or the detergent vending machine to wash and dry the sneakers or to send out the detergent.

[0033]

As described above, according to the coin laundry system of the present invention, a user can use a washing machine and a dryer and can perform washing and drying using an electronic money card, so that the user is bulky. You do not need to bring coins. Also, the electronic money card can be used repeatedly because the card issuing device can deposit the card when the amount of money is reduced. On the coin laundry store side, there is no need to prepare a large amount of change coins in a coin processing device of a washing machine or a dryer or in a change machine, and it is also necessary to collect coins from the coin processing device or bend the coins. The coin insertion slot does not cause clogging of the coin insertion slot or the like. Further, since a coin processing device is not built in each washing machine or dryer, it is possible to eliminate the troublesome work of collecting and turning coins from each washing machine or dryer as in a conventional coin laundry.

Further, when a new unused electronic money card is handed over to a user, the coin amount can be written on the unused card in accordance with the insertion of the coin and the coin can be sent out. In addition, it is possible to prevent an unused card from being sent out due to mischief, and to safely and reliably hand the card to a user who needs an unused card.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a coin laundry system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the card issuing device.

FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of a card issuing device.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the washing machine.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a washing machine.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the dryer.

FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of a washing machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of a card issuing process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the washing / drying machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1-Card issuing device 2-Washing machine 3-Dryer 5-Electronic money card 10-Control unit 11-Bill processing unit 12-Coin processing unit 14-Card sending unit 15-Card reader / writer 20-Washing machine controller 21-Card Reader / writer 30-Dryer controller 31-Card reader / writer

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A card issuing device for issuing an electronic money card, a washing machine for inserting and using an electronic money card issued from the card issuing device, and inserting an electronic money card issued from the card issuing device. A coin processing unit for detecting the amount of coins inserted from a coin insertion slot and outputting the amount data, and When a deposit signal of a purchase fee for an electronic money card is input from the processing unit, a card sending unit for sending an unused electronic money card, and the amount of a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot is detected and the amount data is output. A banknote processing unit to be added to the electronic money card inserted from the card insertion slot, and the amount data of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion slot is added and written. A card reader / writer for reading the amount data from the electronic money card inserted through the card insertion slot, subtracting the washing fee from the amount data, and writing the remaining amount to the electronic money card. And a washing machine controller for permitting the washing operation of the washing machine when a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer. The drying machine includes a money data from an electronic money card inserted through a card insertion slot. And a card reader / writer that subtracts a drying fee from the amount data and writes the remaining amount to the electronic money card; and a dryer controller that permits the washing operation of the dryer when a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer. , A coin laundry system. 2. A sneaker washing machine for washing sneakers and a sneaker dryer for drying the sneakers, wherein the sneaker washing machine and the sneaker dryer read money data from an electronic money card inserted through a card insertion slot. Subtracting a sneaker washing fee or a sneaker drying fee from the amount data and writing the remaining amount to the electronic money card; 2. The coin laundry system according to claim 1, further comprising a washing machine controller or a dryer controller for permitting the operation. 3. A detergent vending machine for selling a detergent is provided. The detergent vending machine reads out money data from an electronic money card inserted through a card insertion slot, and subtracts a detergent fee from the money data. A card reader / writer for writing a remaining amount to the electronic money card; and a vending machine controller for sending a detergent corresponding to the amount when a deposit signal is input from the card reader / writer. 1. The coin laundry system according to 1. 4. The washing rate of the washing machine is determined by inserting a setting card from the card insertion slot, reading the change data of the washing rate written on the setting card by the card reader / writer, and sending the data to the washing machine controller. The coin laundry system according to claim 1, wherein the coin laundry system is sent and changed. 5. The drying fee of the dryer is such that a setting card is inserted from the card insertion slot, the drying fee change data written on the setting card is read by the card reader / writer, and the drying controller changes the drying fee. The coin laundry system according to claim 1, wherein the coin laundry system is sent and changed.