JP2007108920A - Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vending machine capable of allowing a person to find the vending machine from a remote place by turning on the minimum light even in a blind situation due to a disaster, etc., and extending a merchandise carrying-out period in power interruption by maximally saving power consumption. <P>SOLUTION: The vending machine includes: an electric storage device 2; a power source switching means 3 for switching power usage between a commercial power source 1 and the electric storage device 2; a merchandise carrying-out device 4 for carrying-out the merchandise; a carrying-out capable lamp 5 for displaying that the merchandise can be carried out; an illumination device 7a for illuminating the front surface part of the vending machine; and a controller 10a connected to the power source switching means 3, the merchandise carrying-out device 4, the carrying-out capable lamp 5, and the illumination device 7a. When the power source switching means 3 switches the power usage to the electric storage device 2, the controller 10a detects that the state of the power source switching means 3 is at the electric storage device, and drives the merchandise carrying-out device 4, the carrying-out capable lamp 5 for displaying the capability for carrying-out the merchandise, and the illumination device 7a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine for disaster countermeasures that can be used as a beverage and food supply source when a local lifeline stops due to a disaster such as an earthquake disaster.

A conventional vending machine is equipped with a power storage device as an emergency power supply in the machine so that the sales operation can be continued even if the commercial power supply fails. There has been disclosed a vending machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1) in which a power supply is switched from a commercial power source to a power storage device in the event of a power failure so that the sales operation can be continued.
JP-A-10-116379

  However, as mentioned above, a vending machine equipped with a power storage device in the plane and being able to sell products continuously as a countermeasure against power outage is money in an emergency situation in which the lifeline was stopped due to a disaster such as an earthquake disaster. Many of the victims evacuated without possession, and such people had the problem that even if they wanted a product, they could not purchase the product with a vending machine.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and even in an emergency situation in which the lifeline has been stopped due to a disaster such as an earthquake disaster, the goods stored in the vending machine can be used without a cost. The purpose is to provide a vending machine equipped with a disaster countermeasure function that can be provided free of charge to local disaster victims.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the vending machine of the present invention includes a power storage device, a power source switching unit that switches between a commercial power source and the power usage of the power storage device, a product carry-out device for carrying out the product, and the product. A lamp that can be carried out, a lighting device that illuminates the front part of the vending machine, a power supply switching means, a product carrying device, a carry-out lamp, and a control device that connects the lighting device. It is a thing.

  Thus, when the power switching means switches the power use to the power storage device side, the control device detects that the power switching means is on the power storage device side, so that the product carry-out device and the product carry-out are detected. A possible carry-out lamp and the lighting device can be driven.

  The vending machine of the present invention is free to victims in the disaster area without having to pay for the goods stored in the vending machine even in the emergency situation where the lifeline was stopped due to disaster such as earthquake disaster In addition, it is possible to discover vending machines from a distance by turning on the minimum light even in situations where the prospect is poor due to a disaster or the like.

  The invention described in claim 1 displays a power storage device, a power source switching means for switching between the commercial power source and the power usage of the power storage device, a product carry-out device for carrying out the product, and that the product can be carried out. Equipped with an unloadable lamp, an illuminating device that illuminates the front of the vending machine, a power source switching means, a product unloading device, an unloadable lamp, and a control device connected to the lighting device. When the power is switched to the power storage device side, the control device detects that the state of the power source switching means is the power storage device side, thereby driving the product carry-out device, the carry-out lamp capable of carrying out the product, and the lighting device enable. As a result, even in an emergency situation where the lifeline was stopped due to a disaster such as an earthquake disaster, the products stored in the vending machine can be provided free of charge to the victims of the disaster area without requiring payment, You can find a vending machine from a distance by turning on the minimum light even in situations where the prospect is poor due to a disaster.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device provided on the front portion of the vending machine is arranged in a plurality of stages in the vertical direction, and when the power of the power storage device is used, By making it possible to drive only the lighting device, useless brightness of the lighting device can be eliminated, power consumption of the power storage device with respect to the lighting device can be further suppressed, and a period in which goods can be taken out by the power storage device can be extended.

  The invention described in claim 3 is the invention described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the illumination device provided on the front surface of the vending machine is a dimmable illumination device, so that the brightness when the illumination device is turned on is suppressed. , Power consumption can be further suppressed.

  The invention according to claim 4 includes the illuminance sensor for detecting ambient brightness in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and can be illuminated only when the illuminance sensor determines that it is dark. By providing an illuminating device, power consumption can be further suppressed by not driving unnecessary illumination when it is bright such as in the daytime.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the vending machine is not used by turning on the lighting device when no goods are taken out for a certain period of time. When it can be determined, the vending machine can be found from a distance by lighting.

  Hereinafter, a vending machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a control function block diagram of a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, this vending machine is basically driven by a commercial power source 1. The power storage device 2 is charged with the primary side being always connected to the commercial power source 1 and outputs a voltage equivalent to that of the commercial power source from the secondary side. The power source switching means 3 switches whether the power supply to the vending machine is the commercial power source 1 or the power storage device 2, supplies power to the control device 10a, and which power source is used for the control means 10a. Signal output. The product carry-out device 4 is for carrying out the product stored in the vending machine, and is connected to the control device 10a. The unloadable lamp 5 is connected to the control device 10a, and the control device 10a determines whether there is a product that can be unloaded from the product unloading device 4 and displays the determination result.

  The product selection means 6 is connected to the control device 10a and selects a product to be carried out. The illuminating device 7a controls an illuminating lamp 8 such as a fluorescent lamp for displaying a lighting panel or a sample can of a vending machine, and is connected to the control device 10a. The cooling / warming device 9 is connected to the control device 10a, and is for storing products stored in the vending machine at an appropriate temperature. The control device 10a controls the entire vending machine.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, when the commercial power source 1 is being supplied, the commercial power source is stored in the power storage device 2, and the power source switching means 3 is connected to the commercial power source side, and the control device 10a is also driven by the commercial power source 1. ing. It is known that the control device 10a is operated by the commercial power source 1 by an output signal from the power source switching means 3. When it is determined that the control unit 10a is operating with the commercial power source 1, the control unit 10a controls the cooling / warming device 9 so that the product stored in the vending machine has an appropriate temperature.

  In addition, the lighting device is controlled according to the setting status in the vending machine. When it is determined that the product can be sold by inserting money or the like, the product selected by the product selection means 6 is carried out by the product carry-out device 4. On the other hand, when the commercial power source 1 fails, the operation of the vending machine stops. However, when the power supply switching means 3 switches the power supply to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10a of the vending machine operates, Based on the output signal from the switching means 3, it is determined that the power supply of the power storage device 2 is operating.

  And when it determines with operating with the power supply of the electrical storage apparatus 2, the cooling / heating apparatus 9 is forcibly stopped, and the illuminating lamp 8 is lighted by the illuminating device 7a. Further, the unloadable lamp 5 of the unloadable product stored in the vending machine is turned on. And if a user selects the goods selection means 6 of the goods to which the lamp 5 which can be carried out turned on, the goods carrying-out apparatus 4 of the goods concerned will be operated, and the goods concerned will be carried out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the power storage device 2, the power source switching means 3 for switching the power usage between the commercial power source 1 and the power storage device 2, the product unloading device 4 for unloading the product, and the product unloading. The unloadable lamp 5 for indicating that it is possible, the illuminating device 7a for illuminating the front part of the vending machine, the power source switching means 3, the product unloading device 4, the unloadable lamp 5 and the illuminating device 7a are connected. When the power supply switching means 3 includes the control device 10a and the power use is switched to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10a detects that the state of the power supply switching means 3 is the power storage device 2 side, The product carry-out device 4, the carry-out lamp 5 capable of carrying out the product, and the illumination device 7a are made drivable.

  As a result, even in an emergency situation where the lifeline was stopped due to a disaster such as an earthquake disaster, the products stored in the vending machine can be provided free of charge to the victims of the disaster area without requiring payment, Even in situations such as disasters where the prospects are poor, it is possible to find vending machines that respond to disasters from a distance by turning on the minimum light.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 2 is a control function block diagram of the vending machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, about the same structure as Embodiment 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In FIG. 2, a plurality of lighting lamps 8 such as fluorescent lamps for displaying a lighting panel or a sample can of a vending machine are arranged in a plurality of levels in the vertical direction on the front surface of the vending machine. It consists of an illuminating lamp 8b. The illuminating device 7b controls the illuminating lamp 8 in at least two groups. In this embodiment, the illuminating lamp 8a indicates the uppermost illuminating lamp, and the illuminating lamp 8b indicates the illuminating lamp other than the uppermost illuminating lamp.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 2, the operation with the commercial power supply 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description of the operation is omitted. When the commercial power source 1 fails and the power supply switching means 3 switches the power supply to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10b of the vending machine operates, and the power supply of the power storage device 2 is output by the output signal from the power supply switching means 3. It is determined that it is operating at.

  And when it determines with operating with the power supply of the electrical storage apparatus 2, the cooling / heating apparatus 9 is forcibly stopped, the illuminating device 7b turns on the illuminating lamp 8a, and the illuminating lamp 8b is extinguished. Further, the unloadable lamp 5 of the unloadable product stored in the vending machine is turned on. And if a user selects the goods selection means 6 of the goods to which the lamp 5 which can be carried out turned on, the goods carrying-out apparatus 4 of the goods concerned will be operated, and the goods concerned will be carried out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lighting lamps 8a and 8b provided on the front portion of the vending machine are arranged in a plurality of stages in the vertical direction, and when the power of the power storage device 2 is used, the lighting device 7b Thus, by turning on only the upper lamp 8a, the brightness of the lamp 8b can be eliminated, the power consumption of the power storage device with respect to the lighting device 7b can be further suppressed, and the period in which the product can be carried out by the power storage device is extended. Can do.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 3 is a control function block diagram of the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition, about the same structure as Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In FIG. 3, the illuminating device 7c which controls the illuminating lamp 8 provided in the front part of the vending machine is a light control type illuminating device.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 3, the operation at the commercial power source 1 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and the description of the operation is omitted. When the commercial power supply 1 fails and the power supply switching means 3 switches the power supply to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10c of the vending machine operates, and the power supply of the power storage device 2 is output by the output signal from the power supply switching means 3. It is determined that it is operating at.

  When it is determined that the power storage device 2 is operating, the cooling / warming device 9 is forcibly stopped, and the illuminating device 7c forcibly turns on the illuminating lamp 8 in a dimming state. Further, the unloadable lamp 5 of the unloadable product stored in the vending machine is turned on. And if a user selects the goods selection means 6 of the goods to which the lamp 5 which can be carried out turned on, the goods carrying-out apparatus 4 of the goods concerned will be operated, and the goods concerned will be carried out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lighting device 7c provided in the front portion of the vending machine is a dimmable lighting device, and the lighting device 7c is forcibly used when the power of the power storage device 2 is used. The power consumption of the power storage device 2 can be further suppressed by lighting 8 in the dimming state.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 4 is a control function block diagram of the vending machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition, about the same structure as any one of Embodiment 1-3, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In FIG. 4, an illuminance sensor 11 is connected to the control device 10d and detects the brightness around the vending machine. When the illuminance sensor 11 determines that the surroundings of the vending machine are dark, the control device 10d turns on the illuminating lamp 8 with the illumination device 7d. The lamp 8 is turned off.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 4, the operation with the commercial power source 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description of the operation is omitted. When the commercial power source 1 fails and the power supply switching means 3 switches the power supply to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10d of the vending machine operates, and the power signal of the power storage device 2 is output by the output signal from the power supply switching means 3. It is determined that it is operating at. And when it determines with operating with the power supply of the electrical storage apparatus 2, the cooling / heating apparatus 9 is forcibly stopped. Then, the brightness around the vending machine is determined by the illuminance sensor 11, and the illumination lamp 8 is forcibly turned on by the illumination device 7d only when it is determined to be dark.

  Further, the unloadable lamp 5 of the unloadable product stored in the vending machine is turned on. And if a user selects the goods selection means 6 of the goods to which the lamp 5 which can be carried out turned on, the goods carrying-out apparatus 4 of the goods concerned will be operated, and the goods concerned will be carried out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the illuminance sensor 11 that detects ambient brightness is provided, and the illumination device 7d that can illuminate only when it is determined to be dark by the illuminance sensor 11 is provided so that it is bright in the daytime. Sometimes it is possible to further reduce power consumption by not driving unnecessary illumination.

  In addition, you may enable it to control the lighting time of an illuminating device not with the illumination intensity sensor 11, but with a timer means (for example, it lights from 19:00 to 5:00 in the morning).

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 5 is a control function block diagram of the vending machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition, about the same structure as any one of Embodiment 1-4, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In FIG. 5, the waiting period measuring means 12 is connected to the control device 10 e and performs time measurement by adding each time a fixed time has elapsed. When the time measured by the standby period measuring unit 12 is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time, the control device 10e turns off the illuminating lamp 8 with the illuminating device 7a, and turns on the illuminating lamp 8 with the illuminating device 7a after the predetermined time. Further, the control device 10e clears the measurement time measured by the standby period measurement means 12 when the commodity carry-out device 4 is driven.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the operation with the commercial power supply 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description of the operation is omitted. When the commercial power source 1 fails and the power supply switching means 3 switches the power supply to the power storage device 2 side, the control device 10d of the vending machine operates, and the power signal of the power storage device 2 is output by the output signal from the power supply switching means 3. It is determined that it is operating at. When it is determined that the power supply of the power storage device 2 is operating, the waiting period measuring unit 12 adds time every elapse of a fixed time. Further, the control device 10e clears the time measured by the waiting period measuring means 12 when the commodity carrying-out device 4 is operated. Moreover, the control apparatus 10e lights the illuminating lamp 8 via the illuminating device 7a, when the time measured by the waiting period measuring means 12 is a predetermined time or more.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby period measuring unit 12 determines that the product has not been taken out for a certain period of time, the lighting device 8 is turned on by the lighting device 7 to turn on the vending machine. When it can be determined that is not being used, a vending machine can be found from a distance by lighting. Conversely, when a vending machine is used and it is known that there is a vending machine, extra power consumption can be suppressed by turning off the illumination lamp 8.

  As described above, the vending machine according to the present invention can exhibit a water supply function in an emergency such as a disaster.

Control function block diagram of vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention Control function block diagram of vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention Control function block diagram of vending machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention Control function block diagram of vending machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention Control function block diagram of vending machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Commercial power supply 2 Electric power storage apparatus 3 Power supply switching means 4 Commodity carry-out apparatus 5 Carry-out lamp 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d Illumination apparatus 8, 8a, 8b Illumination lamp 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e Control apparatus 11 Illuminance sensor 12 Standby Period measurement means

Claims (5)

  A power storage device is provided inside the vending machine, and by manually switching to the power use of the power storage device, a carry-out device for carrying out the product, a carry-out control device for controlling the carry-out device, and the product can be carried out. A vending machine characterized in that an unloadable lamp for displaying this fact and a lighting device for illuminating the front part of the vending machine can be driven.   2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of illuminating devices provided on a front surface of the vending machine are arranged in a vertical direction, and only the upper illuminating device can be driven.   3. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device provided on the front surface of the vending machine is a dimming type lighting device.   The illuminance sensor that detects ambient brightness is provided, and the illuminating device that can illuminate only when it is determined that the illuminance sensor is dark is provided. The automatic according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Vending machine.   The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lighting device is turned on when the product has not been taken out for a certain period of time.

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