JP2009146159A - Power supply device for vending machine, and vending machine provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power supply device that can operate, even during a power failure, such as when a disaster occurs by reducing the amount of usage of electric power of an AC power source, reducing the amount of CO<SB>2</SB>emission and suppressing global warming, and to provide a vending machine provided with the device. <P>SOLUTION: A control box 6 houses a battery 3, a controller 4 and an inverter 5. The battery 3 is charged by power generated by a solar panel 2 and feeds the charged power to the vending machine 100. The controller 4 monitors the amount of the battery 3 charged and presence/no presence of power feeding from the AC power source, and switches the power source for driving the vending machine 100 between the battery 3 and the AC power source. The inverter 5 performs conversion from direct current to alternating current, when the battery 3 feeds the power to the vending machine 100. Electric power from the solar panel 2, the battery 3 and the AC power source is received by the controller 4 in parallel respectively, and the output of the controller 4 is input to the vending machine 100 via the inverter 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a power supply device for a vending machine for supplying power to a vending machine installed outdoors.

  Conventionally, in addition to an AC power source (commercial power source), vending machines capable of supplying power generated by a solar panel are known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2006-189987 A JP 2006-82167 A

  According to the techniques described in these documents, it is possible to reduce the amount of power used by the AC power source to save energy and contribute to the efficient use of petroleum resources. However, the use of solar energy in these technologies is limited to the movement of the display body in Patent Document 1 and the illumination of the outlet in Patent Document 2, and is only a small part of the power consumption of the entire vending machine.

Recently, in order to reduce the power consumption of AC power (commercial power), reduce CO ₂ emissions, and suppress the deterioration of the global environment such as global warming, the promotion of the use of clean energy has attracted attention. Yes. In addition, if the driving is stopped at the time of a power failure such as when a disaster occurs, there is a problem that the sales function (conveyance and removal of goods), the sales goods display function (lighting), etc. are impaired.

An object of the present invention is to reduce the amount of power used by an AC power source, reduce CO ₂ emissions, suppress deterioration of the global environment such as global warming, and drive even during a power outage such as when a disaster occurs It is possible to provide a power supply apparatus for a vending machine that can be configured simply by using a space around the vending machine, and a vending machine including the same.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

In order to solve the above problems, a power supply device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes:
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base part above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base part.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the power supply device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes:
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base part above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base part,
Further, the battery is held via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above-described problem, the power supply device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes:
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is It is hold | maintained by the said both-sides frame through the said base part.

And in order to solve the said subject, the power supply apparatus for vending machines of this invention is the following.
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is Held by the side frames through the base,
Further, the battery is held via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine.

In this way, by switching the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source, the power consumption of the AC power source is reduced, the CO ₂ emission amount is reduced, and global warming, etc. Deterioration of the global environment can be suppressed. It can also be driven during power outages such as when a disaster occurs. In the event of a power outage, power that can perform the minimum function as a vending machine may be supplied from the battery.

  Furthermore, by connecting the upper ends of the frames on both sides with the base part, the form surrounding the vending machine is taken, and the solar panel is supported above the base part, so the sales function that is the basic function of the vending machine The solar panel can be installed simply using the space around the vending machine without impairing the product (conveying and taking out the product) and the sales product display function (such as lighting of the product and the outlet).

  In addition, when the battery is held near the back side of the vending machine via a battery holding member (for example, a control box), the rear space of the vending machine can also be effectively used to simplify the configuration. In addition, since it is not necessary to place a battery that becomes a heavy object (for example, more than 60 kg) on the upper part of the vending machine, deformation of the vending machine can be prevented. In addition, the battery can be installed in the air avoiding the upper part (ceiling part) of the vending machine that is easily exposed to wind and rain, and the ground surface that is susceptible to rainwater, thus avoiding battery quality deterioration and short circuit due to the influence of moisture. be able to.

  In these power supply devices for vending machines, a solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine (for example, with a predetermined gap, ie, floating from the vending machine), and the solar panel. When the panel is supported by the both side frames through the base portion, the weight of the solar panel and the base portion is not applied to the vending machine. Accordingly, the side frame can firmly support the load of the solar panel (for example, one on each side), and the support structure of the solar panel and the base portion can be simply configured so as to surround the vending machine.

  On the other hand, in the above power supply apparatus for vending machines, a solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, and the base portion is placed on the upper surface (ceiling portion) of the vending machine and both side portions. When the solar panel is positioned by the frame and held by the both side frames through the base part, the solar panel or the solar panel It is possible to prevent displacement of the base portion (particularly in the left-right direction). For example, the side frame receives a change in the relative positional relationship (positional deviation) between the vending machine and the base part, and due to a positional deviation caused by position adjustment during installation or due to a difference in the size (horizontal width) of the vending machine. Misalignment can be adjusted (absorbed) by the side frame. In this case, the weight of the solar panel or base part may be supported by the upper part of the vending machine by placing the base part on the upper part of the vending machine, You may share and support. The share ratio between the upper part of the vending machine and the both side frames may be increased.

  At that time, the base portion is connected to the upper end portion of the side frame through a connecting portion whose width can be adjusted in the left-right direction, and the relative positional relationship between the vending machine and the base portion is changed by adjusting the width at the connecting portion. If it can be received, the change (relative displacement) of the relative positional relationship between the vending machine of the base part (and the solar panel) and the base part can be more effectively prevented by the connecting part.

For example, the solar panel is supported by a panel support frame erected from the base portion, and is disposed so as to be inclined so that the front side of the vending machine is low and the rear side is high,
The inclination angle of the solar panel can be adjusted by adjusting the mounting position or the mounting angle between the panel support frame and the solar panel.

  The inclination angle of solar panels (that is, the rising angle from the ground surface) θ is 30 ° as the standard for installation, so the inclination angle at the time of installation is set according to the size (height and left / right width) of the vending machine. Can be adjusted. Moreover, since the power generation efficiency varies depending on the altitude of the south and the middle of the sun, for example, it can be adjusted to an optimum inclination angle for each season.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the vending machine of the present invention is:
The power supply device for the vending machine is provided, and the power is switched between a battery and an AC power source to supply power.

As a result, the power consumption of the AC power supply can be reduced, the CO ₂ emissions can be reduced, the deterioration of the global environment such as global warming can be suppressed, and the system can be driven even during a power failure such as a disaster. . In addition, there is an advantage that the installation of the solar panel can be simply configured using the space around the vending machine.

Example 1
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a vending machine provided with a power supply apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. A vending machine 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be driven by an AC power source (commercial 100V or 200V power source; see FIG. 7), and is installed outdoors, and includes a solar panel 2 and a control box 6 (battery holding member). ) Is provided.

  The solar panel 2 is held in a state where it is positioned at the upper part of the vending machine 100 and receives sunlight to generate power. In order to increase the power generation efficiency, it is desirable to install the solar panel 2 (front side of the vending machine 100) facing south.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control box 6 accommodates a battery 3, a controller 4, and an inverter 5. The battery 3 charges the power generated by the solar panel 2 and supplies the charged power to the vending machine 100. The controller 4 monitors the amount of charge of the battery 3 and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source, and switches the power source for driving the vending machine 100 between the battery 3 and the AC power source. The inverter 5 converts from direct current to alternating current when supplying power to the vending machine 100 from the battery 3. The solar panel 2, the battery 3, and the AC power are input in parallel to the controller 4, and the output of the controller 4 is input to the vending machine 100 via the inverter 5.

The controller 4 functions as follows.
(1) If the charge amount of the battery 3 can drive the vending machine 100, the controller 4 switches the driving power source of the vending machine 100 from the AC power source to the battery 3.
(2) If the charge amount of the battery 3 cannot drive the vending machine 100, the controller 4 switches the driving power source of the vending machine 100 from the battery 3 to the AC power source.
(3) When the power supply from the AC power supply is lost, the controller 4 switches the drive power supply of the vending machine 100 from the AC power supply to the battery 3.

  3 is a plan view showing an example of the power supply apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a front view thereof, FIG. 5 is a side view, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view. In the power supply device 1 shown in FIG. 4, the solar panel 2 is attached to a base plate 10 (base portion) located at the upper part of the vending machine 100. The base plate 10 is attached to side plates 20L and 20R (side frames) that are erected along side portions of the vending machine 100 from side anchors 30L and 30R (anchor portions) constituting the base. The base plate 10 surrounds the vending machine 100 by connecting the upper ends of both side plates 20L and 20R, and supports the solar panel 2 above.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the solar panel 2 is supported by panel columns 11 </ b> F and 11 </ b> B (panel support frame) erected from the base plate 10, and the front side (south side) of the vending machine 100 is low and the rear side (north side). ) Is arranged so as to be higher. As will be described later, the mounting positions (or mounting angles) of the panel columns 11F and 11B and the solar panel 2 can be adjusted, and the inclination angle θ (rise angle from the ground surface GL) of the solar panel 2 can be adjusted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the left and right side plates 20 </ b> L, 20 </ b> R are erected from the left and right side anchors 30 </ b> L, 30 </ b> R along the both side portions of the vending machine 100. Two base support plates 12F and 12B (base support frames; connecting portions) extending in the left-right direction are fixed in parallel to the lower surface of the base plate 10, and the base plate 10 is interposed via the base support plates 12F and 12B. Is placed on top of the vending machine 100 (see FIG. 5).

  The lower ends of the left and right side plates 20L, 20R are respectively fixed by standing plates 30a, 30a rising from the left and right side anchors 30L, 30R and fastening members such as screws. Moreover, the upper end part is comprised by the square-shaped pipe member, and the front-end | tip is fixed to the base end part of the connection frames 21L and 21R (upper frame; connection part) extended toward a horizontal inner side, and right and left side plates 20L, The frame 20R and the left and right connecting frames 21L and 21R are each formed in an inverted L shape. Further, both end portions of the base support plates 12F and 12B are inserted from the tips of the connection frames 21L and 21R and are slidably connected to the inner surfaces of the pipe members of the connection frames 21L and 21R. The width in the direction (the distance between the side anchors 30L and 30R) can be adjusted. It should be noted that any sliding surface (for example, the coupling frames 21L and 21R) is used so that the outer surface of the base support plates 12F and 12B constituting the connecting portion and the inner surfaces of the coupling frames 21L and 21R do not wear due to sliding. It is desirable to coat the inner surface) with a protective member.

  In this way, the base plate 10 is placed on the upper part (ceiling part) of the vending machine 100, and the four side plates 20L and 20R connected to the base plate 10 on both sides of the vending machine 100 include the vending machine 100 and the base. Since the relative positional relationship (positional deviation) with the plate 10 is received, the positional deviation due to the positional adjustment at the time of installation and the positional deviation due to the difference in the size (horizontal width) of the vending machine 100 are adjusted by the side plates 20L and 20R. (Absorb). Therefore, even if each of the four side plates 20L and 20R is not firmly configured (rather, the elastic deformation capability is increased), the solar panel 2 and the base plate 10 can be prevented from being displaced in the left-right direction. Here, by placing the base plate 10 on the upper portion of the vending machine 100, the weight of the solar panel 2 and the base plate 10 is fully supported by the upper portion of the vending machine 100, and the side plates 20L and 20R prevent misalignment. is doing. In addition, since the base support plates 12F and 12B and the connecting frames 21L and 21R constitute a connecting portion that can slide in the longitudinal direction, the solar panel 2 and the base plate 10 can be prevented from being displaced in the left-right direction. it can.

  As described above, the two front and rear panel columns 11F and 11B are erected from the base plate 10, and the solar panel 2 is supported by the two front and rear panel columns 11F and 11B. Specifically, the panel columns 11F and 11B are inserted into the cylindrical portions 2F and 2B that are rotatable around the support shaft 2a fixed to the back side of the solar panel 2, and the positions thereof can be adjusted by fastening members such as screws. It is connected to. When the connection position (or mounting angle) between the panel columns 11F and 11B of the base plate 10 and the cylindrical portions 2F and 2B of the solar panel 2 is adjusted, the inclination angle θ of the solar panel 2 can be adjusted. The inclination angle θ at the time of installation can be adjusted according to the size (height and left / right width) of the vending machine 100, or can be adjusted to the optimum inclination angle θ for each season, for example.

  The control box 6 (containing the battery 3 and the like) has two left and right battery columns 31a and 31a (battery) standing from the rear anchor 31B (anchor part) behind the vending machine 100 (close to the back side). Supported by a support frame). Specifically, the battery columns 31a and 31a are respectively mounted on the cylindrical portions 2F and 2B that are rotatable around the supporting shaft 2a fixed to the two left and right cylindrical portions 6a and 6a protruding downward from the control box 6. It is inserted and fixed with a fastening member such as a screw. Since it is not necessary to place the control box 6, which is a heavy weight (for example, more than 60 kg), on the upper part of the vending machine 100, deformation of the vending machine 100 can be prevented. Moreover, since the battery 3 can be installed in the air avoiding the upper part (ceiling part) of the vending machine 100 that is easily exposed to wind and rain and the ground surface GL that is susceptible to rainwater, the quality of the battery 3 is deteriorated due to the influence of moisture. And short circuit can be avoided.

  Next, the power supply switching process executed by the controller 4 based on the block diagram of FIG. 7 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The controller 4 first checks whether there is power supply from an AC power source (that is, whether there is a power failure due to a natural disaster, a power generation accident, etc.) (S1). If there is power supply (S1: YES), it is next checked whether the charge amount of the battery 3 is greater than a predetermined value (for example, a level at which the vending machine 100 can be fully operated) (S2). At this time, if the amount of charge of the battery 3 is sufficient (S2: YES), the controller 4 switches the drive power supply of the vending machine 100 to the battery 3 (S3), and ends the power supply switching process. On the other hand, if the charge amount of the battery 3 is insufficient (S2: NO), the controller 4 switches the driving power source of the vending machine 100 to the AC power source (S4) and ends the power source switching process.

  Further, when there is no power supply from the AC power source (when a power failure occurs) (S1: NO), the driving power source of the vending machine 100 is switched to the battery 3 regardless of the charge amount of the battery 3 (S5), and the power source is switched. The process ends. However, since the amount of charge of the battery 3 may not be fully charged, the battery 3 is driven with power saving that can perform the minimum function (for example, only the sales function such as transporting and taking out the product) as the vending machine 100. If the sales display function such as lighting at the outlet is stopped, the life of the battery 3 can be extended in the event of a disaster.

In this way, by switching the power source for driving the vending machine 100 between the battery 3 and the AC power source, the power consumption of the AC power source is greatly reduced and the CO ₂ emission amount is reduced (for example, 20 to 20). 30%), and deterioration of the global environment such as global warming can be suppressed. It can also be driven during a power outage such as when a disaster occurs.

(Example 2)
FIG. 9 is a front view showing another example of the power supply apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a side view thereof. In the power supply device 101 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the left and right pipe-shaped frame bodies 120L and 120R (side frames) are formed of, for example, square pipes, and the lower ends thereof are respectively connected to the left and right side anchors 30L and 30R. They are fixed directly and stand one by one along both sides of the vending machine 100. Further, the upper end portions thereof are directly fixed to the left and right end portions of a pipe-like base body 110 (base portion) made of, for example, a square pipe. Further, the pipe-shaped base body 110 is arranged with a gap S from the upper part of the vending machine 100.

  Thus, the pipe-shaped base body 110 is arranged above the vending machine 100 with a gap S (in a state where it is floated from the vending machine 100), and the pipe-shaped base body 110 is formed on both sides of the vending machine 100. Since the pipe-shaped frame bodies 120 </ b> L and 120 </ b> R that support the pipe-shaped base body 110 and the solar panel 2 are supported, the weight of the solar panel 2 and the pipe-shaped base body 110 is not applied to the vending machine 100. Since the pipe-shaped base body 110 and the left and right pipe-shaped frame bodies 120L and 120R can form a gate-shaped frame, the left and right pipe-shaped frame bodies 120L and 120R can be loaded on the solar panel 2 even on one side each. Can be firmly supported. Therefore, the support structure of the solar panel 2 and the pipe-shaped base body 110 can be simply configured so as to surround the vending machine 100. Reinforcing rib plates 112F and 112B project in the front-rear direction at the center in the left-right direction of the pipe-shaped base body 110, thereby increasing the strength of the pipe-shaped base body 110.

  One panel support 111 (panel support frame) is erected from the pipe-shaped base body 110, and the solar panel 2 is supported by one panel support 111. Specifically, the panel support | pillar 111 is inserted in the cylindrical part 102 which can be rotated around the spindle 2a fixed to the back surface side of the solar panel 2, and it is connected so that position adjustment is possible with fastening members, such as a screw. . When the connection position (or mounting angle) between the panel support 111 of the pipe-shaped base body 110 and the cylindrical portion 102 of the solar panel 2 is adjusted, the inclination angle θ of the solar panel 2 can be adjusted. The front end portion of the solar panel 2 may be brought into contact with the front reinforcing rib plate 112F to position the inclination angle θ.

  One cylindrical portion 6a protruding downward from the control box 6 (containing the battery 3 or the like) is formed of, for example, a square pipe and is directly fixed to the rear anchor 31B (anchor portion) at the rear of the vending machine 100. Yes. Reinforcing rib plates 6b and 6b are formed in the tubular portion 6a in the front-rear direction so as to increase the strength of the tubular portion 6a.

  As a modification described above, for example, when the base plate 10 is placed on the upper portion of the vending machine 100 in the first embodiment (FIG. 5), the weight of the solar panel 2 and the base plate 10 is set to the upper portion of the vending machine 100. And both side plates 20L and 20R may be shared and supported. Any of the sharing ratio between the upper part of the vending machine 100 and the side plates 20L and 20R may be increased. Alternatively, the base plate 10 of the first embodiment (FIG. 5) has a gap S above the vending machine 100 (in a state where it is floated from the vending machine 100) as in the second embodiment (FIGS. 9 and 10). ) You may arrange.

The perspective view which shows an example of the vending machine provided with the electric power supply apparatus which concerns on this invention. The side view of FIG. The top view which shows an example of the electric power supply apparatus which concerns on this invention. FIG. 4 is a front view of FIG. 3. The side view of FIG. The disassembled perspective view of FIG. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the electric power supply apparatus which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows a power supply switching process. The front view which shows the other example of the electric power supply apparatus which concerns on this invention. The side view of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Power supply device 2 Solar panel 2F, 2B Cylindrical part 3 Battery 4 Controller 5 Inverter 6 Control box (battery holding member)
10 Base plate (base part)
11F, 11B Panel support (panel support frame)
12F, 12B Base support plate (base support frame; connection part)
20L, 20R Side plate (side frame)
21L, 21R Connecting frame (upper frame; connecting part)
30L, 30R Side anchor (anchor part)
31B Rear anchor (anchor part)
31a Battery support (battery support frame)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Vending machine 101 Electric power supply apparatus 102 Cylindrical part 110 Pipe-shaped base body (base part)
111 Panel support (panel support frame)
120L, 120R Pipe-shaped frame (side frame)
AC AC power supply S Gap θ Inclination angle

The present invention relates to a power supply device for a vending machine for supplying power to a vending machine installed outdoors, and a vending machine equipped with the power supply device .

Furthermore, in order to solve the above-described problem, the power supply device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes:
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is mounted on the base portion. It is characterized by being held by the both side frames through the part.

And in order to solve the said subject, the power supply apparatus for vending machines of this invention is the following.
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is mounted on the base portion. Held by the both side frames through the part,
Further, the battery is held via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine.

In such vending machines power supply,
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
It is assumed that the solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, and that the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base portion.

And in order to solve the said subject, the power supply apparatus for vending machines of this invention is the following.
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors so that the upper surface is parallel to the ground surface ,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base on the ground surface ;
A base portion that forms a gate-shaped frame by connecting the upper ends of both side frames parallel to the ground surface with a gap above the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base part above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base part,
Further, the battery is held above the ground surface via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine.

The above power supply device for vending machines is
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is mounted on the base portion. In some cases, the frame is held by the both side frames through the portion.

Alternatively, the power supply device for the vending machine described above is
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is mounted on the base portion. Held by the both side frames through the part,
Moreover, close to the rear side of the vending machine, the battery is also held via the battery holding member.

Example 1
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a vending machine provided with a power supply apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. The vending machine 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be driven by an AC power source (commercial 100V or 200V power source; see FIG. 7) and is installed outdoors so that the upper surface is parallel to the ground surface GL . A power supply device 1 having a solar panel 2 and a control box 6 (battery holding member) is provided.

3 is a plan view showing an example of the power supply apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a front view thereof, FIG. 5 is a side view, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view. In the power supply device 1 shown in FIG. 4, the solar panel 2 is attached to a base plate 10 (base portion) located at the upper part of the vending machine 100. The base plate 10 is extended from side anchors 30L and 30R (anchor portions) constituting the base on the ground surface GL to side plates 20L and 20R (side frames) respectively erected along both sides of the vending machine 100. It is attached. The base plate 10 surrounds the vending machine 100 by connecting the upper ends of both side plates 20L and 20R in parallel with the ground surface GL, and supports the solar panel 2 above.

The control box 6 (containing the battery 3 and the like) has two left and right battery columns 31a and 31a (battery) standing from the rear anchor 31B (anchor part) behind the vending machine 100 (close to the back side). Is supported above the ground surface GL (see FIG. 5) . Specifically, the battery columns 31a and 31a are respectively inserted into the left and right cylindrical portions 6a and 6a protruding downward from the control box 6 and fixed by fastening members such as screws. Since it is not necessary to place the control box 6, which is a heavy weight (for example, more than 60 kg), on the upper part of the vending machine 100, deformation of the vending machine 100 can be prevented. Moreover, since the battery 3 can be installed in the air avoiding the upper part (ceiling part) of the vending machine 100 that is easily exposed to wind and rain and the ground surface GL that is susceptible to rainwater, the quality of the battery 3 is deteriorated due to the influence of moisture. And short circuit can be avoided.

(Example 2)
FIG. 9 is a front view showing another example of the power supply apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a side view thereof. In the power supply device 101 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the left and right pipe-shaped frame bodies 120L and 120R (side frames) are formed of, for example, square pipes, and the lower ends thereof are respectively connected to the left and right side anchors 30L and 30R. They are fixed directly and stand one by one along both sides of the vending machine 100. Further, the upper end portion is fixed e.g. a pipe-like base body with a square pipe Ru is parallel to the to the ground surface GL structure 110 (base), respectively left and right ends directly. Further, the pipe-shaped base body 110 is arranged with a gap S from the upper part of the vending machine 100.

One cylindrical portion 6a protruding downward from the control box 6 (containing the battery 3 or the like) is formed of, for example, a square pipe and is directly fixed to the rear anchor 31B (anchor portion) at the rear of the vending machine 100. The control box 6 is held above the ground surface GL . Reinforcing rib plates 6b and 6b are formed in the tubular portion 6a in the front-rear direction so as to increase the strength of the tubular portion 6a.

And in order to solve the said subject, the power supply apparatus for vending machines of this invention is the following.
In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors so that the upper surface is parallel to the ground surface,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames that stand from the side anchors that constitute the foundation on the ground surface along both sides of the vending machine;
A base portion that forms a gate-shaped frame by connecting the upper ends of both side frames parallel to the ground surface with a gap above the vending machine;
On the base part, the solar panel is mounted with an inclination so that the front side is low and the rear side is high above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base part,
Further, the battery is housed in a box-shaped battery holding member that is within the lateral width of the vending machine and the solar panel in front view and close to the back side of the vending machine , and holds the battery The member is supported by a battery support frame standing from a rear anchor, and is held at a position above the ground surface and lower than the upper surface of the vending machine .

The control box 6 (containing the battery 3 and the like) is located within the left and right widths of the vending machine 100 and the solar panel 2 and at the rear of the vending machine 100 (close to the back side), the rear anchor 31B (anchor Are supported by two left and right battery columns 31a, 31a (battery support frame) standing up from the upper part ) and are held above the ground surface GL and lower than the upper surface (ceiling surface) of the vending machine 100. (See FIG. 5). Specifically, the battery columns 31a and 31a are respectively inserted into the left and right cylindrical portions 6a and 6a protruding downward from the control box 6 and fixed by fastening members such as screws. Since it is not necessary to place the control box 6, which is a heavy weight (for example, more than 60 kg), on the upper part of the vending machine 100, deformation of the vending machine 100 can be prevented. Moreover, since the battery 3 can be installed in the air avoiding the upper part (ceiling part) of the vending machine 100 that is easily exposed to wind and rain and the ground surface GL that is susceptible to rainwater, the quality of the battery 3 is deteriorated due to the influence of moisture. And short circuit can be avoided.

One cylindrical portion 6a protruding downward from the control box 6 (containing the battery 3 or the like) is formed of, for example, a square pipe and is directly fixed to the rear anchor 31B (anchor portion) at the rear of the vending machine 100. The control box 6 is held at a position above the ground surface GL and lower than the upper surface (ceiling surface) of the vending machine 100 . Reinforcing rib plates 6b and 6b are formed in the tubular portion 6a in the front-rear direction so as to increase the strength of the tubular portion 6a.

Claims (7)

In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base portion. . In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base part above the vending machine, and the solar panel is supported by the both side frames through the base part,
Further, the power supply device for vending machines is characterized in that the battery is held via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine. In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is A power supply device for a vending machine, which is held by the both side frames through the base portion. In a vending machine power supply device for supplying power including AC power to a vending machine installed outdoors,
Solar panels that generate sunlight and generate electricity;
A battery for charging the power generated by the solar panel and supplying the charged power to the vending machine;
A controller that switches the power source for driving the vending machine between the battery and the AC power source by monitoring the amount of charge of the battery and the presence or absence of power supply from the AC power source,
The controller switches the power source from the AC power source to the battery when the battery charge amount is sufficient to drive the vending machine, and changes the power source from the battery to the AC power source when the battery charge amount is insufficient. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power source is lost, the power source is switched from the AC power source to the battery,
Side frames respectively standing along the both sides of the vending machine from the anchor portion constituting the base;
A base portion that connects upper ends of both side frames on the upper side of the vending machine;
The solar panel is mounted on the base portion above the vending machine, the base portion is placed on the upper surface of the vending machine and positioned by the both side frames, and the solar panel is Held by the side frames through the base,
Further, the power supply device for vending machines is characterized in that the battery is held via a battery holding member in the vicinity of the back side of the vending machine. The base part is connected to the upper end part of the side frame through a connection part whose width in the left-right direction can be adjusted,
The power supply device for a vending machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a change in a relative positional relationship between the vending machine and a base portion is received by adjusting a width of the connecting portion. The solar panel is supported by a panel support frame erected from the base portion, and is arranged so as to be inclined so that the front side of the vending machine is low and the rear side is high,
The power supply device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an inclination angle of the solar panel can be adjusted by adjusting an attachment position or an attachment angle between the panel support frame and the solar panel.   A vending machine comprising the power supply device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein power is supplied by switching a power source between the battery and an AC power source.

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