JP2011136729A - Fuel feeding system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fuel feeding system which enables a driver (customer) to inform an attendant in a fuel feeding station that the driver (customer) wants a full-service method exactly and shortly. <P>SOLUTION: The fuel feeding system 10 includes a management computer 20, an indoor monitoring device 30, an outdoor monitoring device 40, a fuel feeding machine 50 for both self service and full service, a fuel feeding machine 60 for exclusively self service, and a LAN line 70 through which communication connection is established between each equipment. The management computer 20 has an output device for outputting (transmitting) a control signal to indicate for switching a fuel feeding control mode between the self-service method and the full-service method. The fuel feeding machine 50 is set to the self-service method under normal conditions, and switched to the full-service method by the instruction from the management computer 20 when lightening or blinking of a hazard lamp of a vehicle is detected by a hazard lamp detector 59. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fuel supply system, and in particular, a self-fuel supply control mode by a self-service method (a method in which a customer himself performs fuel supply work) and a full fuel supply control by a full-service method (a method in which a fuel supply operation is performed by a staff member). The present invention relates to a fuel supply system configured to be switchable between modes.

  For example, in a fuel supply system that supplies fuel such as gasoline to a fuel tank mounted on a vehicle (fueled supply body) such as an automobile, a customer such as a driver (or a passenger) of the vehicle who receives fuel supplies fuel. A self-service method for performing a supply operation is widespread.

  Normally, the self-service fuel supply machine is set to the so-called self-service fuel supply control mode in which the fuel supply time and the amount of fuel supply are limited so that the customer can perform fuel supply work with peace of mind. Yes.

  By the way, when the driver of the vehicle is a physically handicapped person or an elderly person, the self-service fuel supply operation may not be performed smoothly. In such a case, the driver may communicate a desire to perform a fuel supply operation to a person in charge at the fuel supply station.

  Therefore, in the fuel supply system, even a self-service fuel supply machine is required to be switched to the full service method.

  In order to meet such demands, a fuel that enables the fuel supply mode switching switch of the fuel supply machine to be switched from the self-service mode to the full service mode by operating the fuel supply mode changeover switch of the fuel supply machine. There is a supply system (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-159298 A

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the clerk can switch the fuel supply control mode from the full service method to the self service method by operating the fuel supply mode changeover switch provided in the fuel supply machine, for example, the driver (customer ) Wants a self-service method, but if an attendant mistakenly sets the full-service method, the fuel supply control mode becomes the full-service method, and the function of the fuel supply control mode in the self-service method There is a problem that the customer supplies fuel while the restrictions on the fuel supply time and the fuel supply amount are released.

  Furthermore, it is necessary for the customer to call the person in charge at the fuel supply station and verbally tell them that he wants the fuel supply operation to be performed. There was a problem that it took a considerable amount of time to operate the intercom and talk with the staff in the office.

  Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a fuel supply system that solves the above problems.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following means.
(1) The present invention has a nozzle connected to a fuel supply body, a fuel supply device that supplies fuel to the nozzle, and a first fuel that corresponds to a self-service control mode of the fuel supply device In a fuel supply system having mode switching means for switching so as to set one of a supply control mode and a second fuel supply control mode corresponding to a full service system,
Detection means provided in the vicinity of the fuel supply machine or the fuel supply machine, for detecting information on a fuel supply system issued from the customer or the customer via the fuel supply body;
To switch the first fuel supply control mode to the second fuel supply control mode when the information detected by the detection means indicates that the customer desires a full service method Output means for outputting the control signal to the mode switching means,
It is provided with.
(2) In the present invention, when the information on the fuel supply system issued from the customer or the customer via the fuel supply body is detected by the detecting means, the staff of the fuel supply station where the fuel supply machine is installed is detected. Provided with an informing means for informing,
The output means detects the second fuel supply control when the information corresponding to the full service system is detected by the detection means and the full service fuel supply control mode is set by the input operation of the staff. A control signal for switching to the mode is output to the mode switching means.
(3) The present invention has a nozzle connected to a fuel supply body, a fuel supply device for supplying fuel to the nozzle, and a first fuel corresponding to a self-service control mode of the fuel supply device Control means for switching to set either the supply control mode or the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service system, and the fuel supply machine to the first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self service system In a fuel supply system having a management computer that outputs a permission signal for the operation of the nozzle when set,
Detection means provided in the vicinity of the fuel supply machine or the fuel supply machine, for detecting information on a fuel supply system issued from the customer or the customer via the fuel supply body;
To switch the first fuel supply control mode to the second fuel supply control mode when the information detected by the detection means indicates that the customer desires a full service method Output means for outputting the control signal to the mode switching means,
Informing means for informing that the customer desires a full service method based on the information detected by the detecting means;
A setting means for setting the second fuel supply control mode to the control means of the fuel supply unit by a staff member who has recognized that the customer desires the full service method by the notification means;
It is provided with.

  According to the present invention, based on the information detected by the detecting means, it is recognized that the customer desires the full service method, and the first fuel supply control mode is switched to the second fuel supply control mode. A control signal is output to the mode switching means. In other words, since the switching of the fuel supply control mode to the full service system is switched by the customer, not the staff, there is no possibility that the fuel supply control mode is switched to the full service system against the customer's intention.

  According to the present invention, when both the customer and the staff have instructed fuel supply by the full service method, the fuel supply control mode of the fuel supply machine is switched to the second fuel supply control mode. For this reason, since the full-service fuel supply control mode is entered only after the instructions of the customer and the staff match, it is possible to further prevent the fuel supply mode from being switched incorrectly.

  Further, when it is detected by the detection means that the customer wants to supply fuel by the full service method, the notification means notifies that fact. For this reason, since the staff in the office can confirm that the customer wants to perform the fuel supply operation, the staff can supply the fuel by the full service method even if the customer does not act to call the staff. It is possible to recognize the desire, and it is possible to smoothly provide services for the physically handicapped or the elderly.

1 is a system diagram showing an embodiment of a fuel supply system according to the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows each component of a fuel supply system. It is a front view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the hazard lamp detection means provided in the fuel supply machine. It is a top view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the hazard lamp detection means provided in the fuel supply machine. It is a figure which shows typically the example of a monitor display of an indoor and outdoor monitoring apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fuel supply control process 1 by the control apparatus mounted in the fuel supply machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fuel supply control process 1 by the control apparatus mounted in the fuel supply machine following the control process of FIG. 5A. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control processing which an indoor and outdoor monitoring apparatus performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process 1 which a management computer performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fuel supply control process 2 by the control apparatus mounted in the fuel supply machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control processing 2 which a management computer performs.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 is a system diagram showing an embodiment of a fuel supply system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing each component of the fuel supply system.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fuel supply system 10 includes a management computer 20, an indoor monitoring device 30, an outdoor monitoring device 40, a self-full and combined fuel supply device 50, and a self-dedicated type. The fuel supply device 60 includes a local area network (LAN) line 70 that connects the devices so that they can communicate with each other. In FIGS. 1 and 2, one self-full fuel supply machine 50 and one self-dedicated fuel supply machine 60 are shown. However, each of them depends on the area of the fuel supply station. Multiple units are installed.

  The management computer 20 is installed in the office of the fuel supply station, and when a staff member operates the permission button of the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40, the fuel supply device 50 (or the device) that outputs (transmits) the permission request signal. 60) having a permission signal transmitting means for transmitting a fuel supply permission signal and an output means for outputting (transmitting) a control signal for giving an instruction to switch the fuel supply control mode to the self-service method or the full-service method. ing.

  The indoor monitoring device 30 is installed in the office of the fuel supply station, and has a monitor 32 that displays an image from the monitoring camera 80 provided for each liquid supply point of each fuel supply machine. The monitor 32 simultaneously displays four or six liquid supply points. The indoor monitoring device 30 also has a permission button 34 for transmitting a permission signal.

  The clerk confirms the operation status of the driver (customer) from the camera image displayed on the monitor 32. When there is no abnormality, the clerk operates the permission button 34 to transmit a permission signal for the liquid supply point.

  The outdoor monitoring device 40 includes a monitor 42, an authentication unit 44, and a permission button 46. The monitor 42 displays an image from the monitoring camera 80 provided for each liquid supply point of each fuel supply machine. For example, the authentication unit 44 includes a card reader that reads information (for example, a registered code number) stored in an authentication card possessed by an attendant. When the read information matches information registered in advance, a permission button It is determined whether or not the staff is operable. In the authentication means 44, information input from an input means other than a card reader, for example, an input means such as a numeric keypad for inputting a pre-registered four-digit password or a keyboard for inputting a pre-registered password. The determination process may be performed based on the above.

  The permission button 46 is operated when an outdoor staff member confirms the condition of the liquid supply point requested for permission from the display on the monitor 42 and there is no abnormality. When one of the permission buttons 34 and 46 is operated and a permission signal is transmitted, the other operation is canceled, so that the permission signal is not transmitted twice.

  In the indoor monitoring device 30 and the outdoor monitoring device 40, a staff member monitors the operation status of the fuel supply units 50 and 60 by looking at the displays on the monitors 32 and 42, and permission request signals are input from the fuel supply units 50 and 60. Then, after confirming safety, the clerk presses the permission buttons 34 and 46 to output (transmit) a permission signal to the fuel supply machine that has output (transmitted) the permission request signal.

  The LAN line 70 is a serial line, and includes the management computer 20, the indoor monitoring device 30, the outdoor monitoring device 40, a self-full combined fuel supply device 50, and a self-dedicated fuel supply device 60. The devices are connected so that they can communicate.

  The fuel supply unit 50 is a self-full type weighing machine and is normally set to a self-service control mode, and detects that a full-service method is desired based on information from a vehicle that receives fuel supply. If it is, the mode automatically switches to the full service control mode. The fuel supply machine 50 includes a setting device 51, an intercom 52, a nozzle 53, a flow meter 54, a pump 55, a nozzle switch 56, a flow rate indicator 57, an authentication unit 58, a hazard lamp detection unit 59, and the like. And a control device 90.

  The control device 90 reads each control program stored in the memory (storage means) 100, performs fuel supply control, and supports the fuel supply control mode in accordance with the self-service method based on information from the vehicle that receives the fuel supply. A control process for switching from the first fuel supply control mode to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method is executed. The memory 100 stores control programs as a fuel supply control means 102, a fuel supply time measurement means 104, and a fuel supply mode switching means 106.

  The setting device 51 is composed of, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal panel and the like, and is an input means for inputting (setting) (storing) the oil type and preset value (supply amount) to be supplied by the driver (customer) in the memory 100. It is.

  The intercom 52 is a communication means that enables communication with office staff by outputting (transmitting) a call signal when the switch button is pressed, and an input that conveys that the driver desires full-service fuel supply. It also serves as a means. Therefore, when the switch button of the intercom 52 is pressed and a call signal is input, the control device 90 determines that the driver desires fuel supply by the full service method and calls a staff member. When the staff member confirms the driver's request and confirms that he wants to substitute for fuel supply, the authentication information stored in the authentication card issued at the fuel supply station is read into a card reader as the authentication means 58. Make it. Thereby, the control device 90 switches the fuel supply control mode from the first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self-service method to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method.

  The flow indicator 57 displays the fuel supply amount measured by the flow meter 54 in numerical values in liters so that the driver can confirm that the preset value has been reached, or when the tank is full, It becomes possible to confirm the fuel supply amount in the state.

  Since the authentication unit 58 has the same configuration as the authentication unit 44 described above, description thereof is omitted.

  The hazard lamp detection means 59 is composed of, for example, optical sensors provided on the left and right sides of the front and rear surfaces of the fuel supply machine 50, and the hazard lamps of vehicles (fuel-supplied bodies) stopped in front of the fuel supply machine 50 (see FIG. It detects that the direction indicator provided on the front corner, the rear corner, and the left and right sides of the vehicle is operating (lights up or blinks) and outputs a detection signal. The hazard lamp of the vehicle also serves as a direction indicator that is turned on when the traveling direction is changed to the left or right when the vehicle is moving forward. In addition, even when the engine is stopped (the power switch is off), each vehicle intermittently operates all the direction indicators provided on the vehicle by turning on the hazard switch provided in the driver's seat. It has a blinking display function that turns on (it repeats turning on and off at regular intervals).

  The hazard lamp detection means 59 is provided at a height position where it is easy to detect the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamp of the vehicle. A detection signal is output (transmitted) by detecting lighting or blinking at the closest position of the corners and left and right side surfaces.

  Further, the hazard lamp detection means 59 is not limited to the method of detecting by an optical sensor. For example, an image sensor is provided at the upper part of the front and back of the fuel supply unit 50, and in the image obtained from the image sensor, the hazard lamp is detected. You may use the detection method which identifies the presence or absence of an action | operation (lighting or blinking).

  The fuel supply control means 102 is a control means for executing a normal self-service fuel supply control mode, and is supplied with the oil type and preset value (supply amount) input by the driver through the setting device 51. Control of operation and stop of 55 is performed.

  The fuel supply time measuring means 104 starts the time measurement by the timer when the nozzle is removed from the nozzle hook and the nozzle switch 56 is turned off, and then the nozzle switch 56 is turned on even if a predetermined time limit elapses. When not switched on, the fuel supply limiting means outputs a supply stop signal to the control device 90. The control device 90 automatically stops the pump 55 based on the input of the supply stop signal, and stops the fuel supply. The time limit is set in advance to an arbitrary time (for example, 30 to 60 minutes), and is a safety measure that prohibits long-time pump operation applied in the case of the self-service method.

  Based on the detection signal from the hazard lamp detection means 59 or the call signal from the intercom 52, the fuel supply mode switching means 106 sets the control mode of the fuel supply machine 50 to the first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self-service method, or The control means executes a control process for switching to set any one of the second fuel supply control modes corresponding to the full service system.

  The fuel supply device 60 is a self-dedicated measuring device, and includes a setting device 61, an intercom 62, a nozzle 63, a flow meter 64, a pump 65, a nozzle switch 66, a flow rate indicator 67, and a control device 110. Have. The control device 110 reads each control program stored in the memory (storage means) 120 and executes each control process. The memory 120 stores control programs as a fuel supply control means 122 and a fuel supply time measurement means 124.

  FIG. 3A is a front view showing an arrangement example of the hazard lamp detection means provided in the fuel supply machine. FIG. 3B is a plan view showing an arrangement example of the hazard lamp detection means provided in the fuel supply machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the hazard lamp detection unit 59 includes optical sensors 59 a and 59 b disposed on both the left and right sides of the front surface (front surface) of the fuel supply device 50. Further, an optical sensor 59c serving as a hazard lamp detection unit 59 is provided on the side of the fuel supply unit 50 so as to face the front end of the vehicle X. In addition, although the optical sensors 59a and 59b are arrange | positioned at the right and left both sides of the back surface (rear surface) of the fuel supply machine 50, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Each optical sensor 59a-59c is provided so that it may become the substantially same height position as the hazard lamp La-Lf of the vehicle X. FIG. Each of the light sensors 59a to 59c detects the light intensity when the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X are activated (turned on or blinked), and received light generated by turning on or blinking (replacing turning on and off). When a change in the luminance level is detected, a hazard lamp detection signal is output (transmitted) to the control device 90 of the fuel supply device 50.

  Further, the optical sensor 59c provided separately from the fuel supply unit 50 is provided as an auxiliary, and is not necessarily essential.

  Each of the optical sensors 59a to 59c can detect that the hazard lamps La to Lc arranged on the left side of the vehicle X are lit or blinked, but the hazard lamps Ld to Lf arranged on the right side of the vehicle X. Cannot be detected. Further, when an image sensor as the hazard lamp detection means 59 is provided in the upper part of the fuel supply unit 50, or when determination is made using an image of a monitoring camera arranged at a high place, it is arranged on the right side of the vehicle X. It is also possible to detect the lighting of the hazard lamps Ld to Lf.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a monitor display example of the indoor / outdoor monitoring device. As shown in FIG. 4, the monitor 32 of the indoor monitoring device 30 and the monitor 42 of the outdoor monitoring device 40 installed in the office are composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal panel. On the screens of the monitors 32 and 42, a measuring machine icon 23 corresponding to each fuel supply machine installed at the fuel supply station is displayed. Further, an emergency stop button 25, a menu button 26, a stop button 27, permission buttons 34 and 46, and a mode switching button (setting unit) 29 are displayed on the lower side of the screens of the monitors 32 and 42.

  Here, when the lighting or flashing of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected by the light sensors 59a to 59c of the hazard lamp detection means 59, or the driver operates the switch of the intercom 52 to turn on the driver. When the staff member confirms that he / she wants the full service method, for example, a character such as “support” is displayed (notified) in the display area 24 of the liquid supply point of each monitor 32, 42, and Another color (for example, a conspicuous color such as yellow or red) is displayed so as to be easily distinguished from other liquid supply points (notification means). Further, when the fuel supply device 50 is switched to the full-service fuel supply control mode, the fuel supply is possible even if the permission signal from the management computer 20 in the office is not issued, so a buzzer sound is generated. To alert the staff in the office.

  When the clerk touches the display area 24 displayed as “support” in the display area 24 with a fingertip, the image of the monitoring camera 80 that captures the liquid supply point is a part of the monitors 32 and 42 excluding the display area 24. Is displayed. Therefore, when the driver operates the interphone 52 to turn on, the staff confirms the image of the monitoring camera 80 and operates the permission button 34 or 46 to turn on. In addition, when an attendant operates the outdoor monitoring device 40, in order to prevent an operation by a third party, the authentication information stored in the authentication card is read into the authentication means 44 and the permission button 46 is pressed after the authentication information is confirmed. Operate on. As a result, the liquid supply point of the fuel supply machine 50 is switched to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method.

  The control mode of the fuel supply unit 50 is that the driver (customer) operates the switches of the hazard lamps La to Lc of the vehicle to turn on or blink the hazard lamps La to Lc. When detected by the optical sensors 59a to 59c, the mode automatically switches to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method.

  Alternatively, it is detected by the light sensors 59a to 59c of the hazard lamp detection means 59 that the driver (customer) operates the switches of the hazard lamps La to Lc of the vehicle to turn on or blink the hazard lamps La to Lc. When the authentication information stored in the authentication card of the clerk is read by the authentication means 58 of the fuel supply device 50, the control mode of the fuel supply device 50 is automatically set to the second fuel corresponding to the full service method. Switch to supply control mode.

  Next, control processing executed by the control device 90 of the fuel supply machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5A and 5B.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the control device 90 checks whether or not the call signal is input by pressing the switch button of the intercom 52 in S11. In S11, when the call signal from the intercom 52 is not input (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S12, and whether or not the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected from the hazard lamp detection means 59. To check. In S12, when the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is not detected by the hazard lamp detecting means 59 (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S13 and the oil type and supply are performed by the input operation of the setting device 51. It is checked whether or not setting information before fuel supply such as quantity (preset value) has been input. In S13, when the setting information before fuel supply is not input by the setting device 51 (in the case of NO), the process returns to S11 and the processes of S11 to S13 are repeated.

  In S11, when a call signal from the intercom 52 is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S14, and a notification signal for notifying that the driver (customer) desires the full service method is output. (Send. Subsequently, in S15, it is checked whether or not the authentication information of the authentication card possessed by the staff has been read by the card reader of the authentication means 58. In S15, when the authentication information stored in the authentication card of the attendant matches the one registered in a regular manner (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S16 and the second fuel corresponding to the full service method is advanced to S16. Switch to supply control mode. Thereby, even if there is no permission signal from the management computer 20, the fuel supply operation by the operation of the staff can be performed.

  Further, when the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method is set, the restriction on the extension of the fuel supply restriction time is released and the restriction on the increase in the restriction supply amount is also released.

  In S12, when the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected by the hazard lamp detection means 59 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S16 and the fuel supply control mode is set to the full service system. Switch to the corresponding second fuel supply control mode. In addition, when the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected, it is not necessary to call an attendant, and thus the processes of S14 and S15 are omitted. As described above, when the driver (customer) of the vehicle X stopped in front of the fuel supply device 50 operates the hazard lamps La to Lf by pressing the hazard switch button (lights up or blinks), it is automatically performed. The fuel supply control mode is switched to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method.

  In the next S17, a full service setting signal is output (transmitted) to the management computer 20. Subsequently, the process proceeds to S18, and it is checked whether or not setting information before fuel supply such as oil type and supply amount (preset value) is input by the input operation of the setting device 51. In S18, when the setting information before fuel supply is not input by the setting device 51, a standby state is entered.

  In S18, if the setting information before fuel supply is input by the setting device 51 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S19, and the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is nozzle-mounted. It is checked whether or not the nozzle switch 56 is turned off.

  In S19, when the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is removed from the nozzle hook (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S20, and the indoor monitoring device 30 and the outdoor monitoring device 40 are permitted. Output (send) a request signal. In S19, when a nozzle other than the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is removed from the nozzle hook (in the case of NO), the standby state is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in S21, it is checked whether or not a fuel supply permission signal is input from the management computer 20. In S21, when a fuel supply permission signal is not input from the management computer 20 (in the case of NO), a standby state is entered. In S21, when a fuel supply permission signal is input from the management computer 20 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S22, and it is checked whether or not the time limit for fuel supply is released.

  In S22, when the fuel supply time limit is not released (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S23, and the self-service fuel supply time is started.

  In the next S24, the pump 55 is activated, and when the nozzle 53 is inserted into the fuel supply port of the vehicle and the valve is opened, the supply amount is measured by the flow meter 54, and the measured flow rate integrated value is supplied. Is displayed on the flow rate display 57. While fuel is being supplied to the fuel tank mounted on the vehicle (fuel-supplied supply body), the process of S24 is performed.

  In next S25, it is checked whether or not the normal nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is returned to the nozzle hook and the nozzle switch 56 is turned on. In S25, when the nozzle switch 56 is OFF (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S26, and it is checked whether or not the measured fuel supply time exceeds the time limit. In S26, when the measured fuel supply time is less than the time limit (in the case of NO), the process returns to S25, and the processes of S25 and S26 are repeated.

  In S26, when the measured fuel supply time exceeds the time limit (in the case of YES), since the time limit of the self-service method has elapsed, the process proceeds to S27, and the pump 55 is stopped to forcibly supply the fuel. Stop it. In the next S28, it is checked whether the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is returned to the nozzle hook and the nozzle switch 56 is turned on. In S28, when the nozzle switch 56 is off (in the case of NO), it enters a standby state. In S28, when the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is returned to the nozzle hook and the nozzle switch 56 is turned on (in the case of YES), the settlement process in S30 is performed. Do.

  Further, in S25, when the regular nozzle 53 corresponding to the oil type preset by the setting device 51 is returned to the nozzle hook and the nozzle switch 56 is turned on (in the case of YES), the fuel to the vehicle concerned It is determined that the supply has been completed, and the process proceeds to S29 where the pump 55 is stopped. In the next S30, a fee is calculated by multiplying the fuel supply amount measured by the flow meter 54 by the unit price, and the settlement process is performed. This completes the full-service fuel supply by the staff.

  Subsequently, in S31, the fuel supply control mode is switched to the first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self-service method. Further, a first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self-service method is set, a limit for extending the fuel supply limit time is set, and a limit for increasing the limited supply amount is also set.

  In S32, a setting signal indicating that the fuel supply control mode is set to the first fuel supply control mode of the self-service method is transmitted to the management computer 20.

  Here, control processing executed by the indoor monitoring device 30 and the outdoor monitoring device 40 will be described. FIG. 6A is a flowchart for explaining control processing executed by the indoor and outdoor monitoring devices.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the indoor monitoring device 30 and the outdoor monitoring device 40 check in S41 whether or not a permission request signal (see S20 in FIG. 5A) is input from the control device 90 of the fuel supply device 50. . In S41, when a permission request signal is not input (in the case of NO), a standby state is entered.

  In S41, when the permission request signal is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S42, and the staff member displays information on the requested fuel supply device displayed on the monitor 32 (or 42) (see FIG. 4). And confirming the safety of the fuel supply unit 50 (or 60) by viewing the image from the monitoring camera 80, and pressing the permission button 34 (or 46).

  Thereby, in the indoor monitoring apparatus 30 or the outdoor monitoring apparatus 40, the nozzle 53 (or 63) corresponding to the oil type set in the fuel supply machine 50 (or 60) that has output the permission request signal to the management computer 20 is output. A fuel supply permission signal for permitting fuel supply is transmitted to the fuel supply machine 50 (or 60).

  It should be noted that the control program is created so that when one of the permission buttons 34 or 46 is pressed with respect to one permission request signal, the operation of the other permission button is canceled.

  Moreover, in the indoor monitoring apparatus 30 or the outdoor monitoring apparatus 40, control processes other than the above S41 and S42 are also executed. However, for convenience of explanation, description of other control processes is omitted here.

  Here, a control process executed by the management computer 20 will be described. FIG. 6B is a flowchart for explaining control processing executed by the management computer.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the management computer 20 checks whether or not a fuel supply permission signal is input from the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40 in S51. In S51, when the fuel supply permission signal is not input from the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40 (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S52 and the full service notification signal (FIG. 5A) is transmitted from the control device 90 of the fuel supply device 50. It is checked whether or not S14) is input. In S52, when the notification signal notifying that the full-service fuel supply control mode has been set is not input (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S53, and the full-service fuel is transmitted from the control device 90 of the fuel supplier 50. It is checked whether or not a setting signal (S17 in FIG. 5A) in which the supply control mode is set is input. In S53, when the setting signal in which the full-service fuel supply control mode is set is not input (in the case of NO), the process proceeds to S54, and the setting signal for the self-service fuel supply control mode (S32 in FIG. 5B) is received. Check if it has been entered. In S54, when the self-service fuel supply control mode setting signal is not input (in the case of NO), the process returns to the control process of S51, and the control processes of S51 to S54 are repeated.

  In S51, when a fuel supply permission signal is input from the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S55, and the full-service fuel supply control mode in which the staff performs the fuel supply operation. Check if is set. In S55, when the full-service fuel supply control mode is not set (in the case of NO), the fuel supply unit 50 determines that the self-service fuel supply control mode is set, and proceeds to S56. It is checked whether or not the permission button 34 of the indoor monitoring device 30 or the permission button 46 of the outdoor monitoring device 40 is pressed against the nozzle.

  When the full-service fuel supply control mode is set in S55 (in the case of YES), or when the permission button 34 of the indoor monitoring device 30 or the permission button 46 of the outdoor monitoring device 40 is pressed in S56 (In the case of YES), the process proceeds to S57, where a fuel supply permission signal is output (transmitted) to the nozzle of the fuel supply machine 50 that has output the permission request signal (the nozzle of the oil type input by the setting device 51) .

  In S52, when a notification signal for notifying that the full-service fuel supply control mode is set is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S58, and the full service notification signals of the monitors 32 and 42 are output. “Support” indicating a full service request is displayed in the display area for the selected nozzle (see FIG. 4).

  In S53, when a setting signal for setting the full-service fuel supply control mode is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S59, and the full-service fuel supply control mode in which the staff performs the fuel supply operation. Is output (transmitted) to the fuel supply device 50 (output means).

  In S54, when the setting signal for the self-service fuel supply control mode is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S60, and the self-service fuel supply control mode in which the driver himself performs the fuel supply operation is set. A self-service mode control signal for setting is output (transmitted) to the fuel supply device 50 (output means).

  Thus, when the calling signal from the intercom 52 is input, or when the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected by the hazard lamp detection means 59, the self-supply of the fuel supply machine 50 Since the service fuel supply control mode can be switched to the full service fuel supply control mode, it is possible to prevent the driver (customer) from misunderstanding that the operator (customer) wants the full service method. And the driver can tell the staff that he wants a full service system without waiting for the staff to come nearby, and the waiting time until the staff performs the fuel supply operation can be shortened. It is.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to set the full-service fuel supply control mode before refueling, so that during the refueling period, a staff member performs a refueling permission operation to other refueling customers. Needless to say, even if the fuel supply port is separated from the fuel supply port, the replenished staff can return and continue to supply the fuel without being limited by the refueling time and amount.

  Here, a modified example of the control process will be described.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart for explaining the fuel supply control processing 2 by the control device mounted on the fuel supply machine. In FIG. 7A, a process different from the control process of FIG. 6A described above will be described. In S11, when a call signal from the intercom 52 is input (in the case of YES), or in S12, the operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamps La to Lf of the vehicle X is detected by the hazard lamp detection means 59. In the case (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S14, and a notification signal for notifying that the driver (customer) desires the full service method is output (transmitted). Subsequently, in S15a, it is checked whether or not an instruction signal (control signal) instructing switching to the full service fuel supply control mode is input from the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40. In S15a, when an instruction signal instructing to switch to the full-service fuel supply control mode is input by turning on the mode switching button 29 of the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40 (in the case of YES), the process goes to S16. Then, the fuel supply control mode is switched to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service system. Since the control process after S16 is the same as that of FIG. 6A, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 7B is a flowchart for explaining the control process 2 executed by the management computer. As shown in FIG. 7B, in S52, when a notification signal notifying that the full-service fuel supply control mode has been set is input (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S58, where the monitors 32 and 42 are set. “Support” indicating a full service request is displayed in the display area for the nozzle 53 that has output the full service notification signal (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in S61, it is checked whether or not an instruction operation for switching to the full service method has been performed by pressing the mode switching button 29 of the indoor monitoring device 30 or the outdoor monitoring device 40. In S61, when an instruction operation for switching to the full service system is performed by pressing the mode switching button 29 (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S62, and the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service system is selected. A full service control signal for switching to the fuel supply control mode is output (transmitted) to the nozzle 53 of the fuel supply device 50 (output means).

  In this modified example, the full service instruction signal can be transmitted by the clerk operating the mode switching button 29 to be turned on even if the clerk does not read the information on the recognition card, thereby reducing the burden on the clerk. In addition, even a staff member who does not have a recognition card can perform the switching operation to the second fuel supply control mode corresponding to the full service method, so that the fuel supply operation by the full service method can be performed efficiently.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the management computer 20, the indoor monitoring device 30, and the outdoor monitoring device 40 are individually provided has been described. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and for example, the configuration in which the indoor monitoring device 30 is provided in the management computer 20. It is also good. In this case, each control process of FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, and FIG. 7B is performed in the management computer 20.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the outdoor monitoring apparatus 40. FIG.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the fuel supply permission signal output by operation of the indoor monitoring apparatus 30 or the outdoor monitoring apparatus 40 is input into the management computer 20, and each control signal is transmitted from the management computer 20 to the fuel supply machine 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control processes shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 7B may be executed in the indoor monitoring apparatus 30 or the outdoor monitoring apparatus 40.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the case where the optical sensor or image sensor which detects the action | operation (lighting or blinking) of the hazard lamp of a vehicle was used as a means to obtain the information from a vehicle, it is not restricted to this, For example, Information (data) indicating that the driver is an elderly person or a physically handicapped person is transmitted by a wireless communication device mounted on the vehicle, and the driver is an elderly person or a person via the wireless communication device provided in the fuel supply station. Information (data) indicating that the person is physically disabled may be input to the management computer.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Fuel supply system 20 Management computer 30 Indoor monitoring apparatus 40 Outdoor monitoring apparatus 50, 60 Fuel supply machine 70 LAN line 80 Monitoring camera 32, 42 Monitor 34, 46 Permit button 44 Authentication means 51, 61 Setting device 52, 62 Intercom 53, 63 Nozzle 54, 64 Flow meter 55, 65 Pump 56, 66 Nozzle switch 57, 67 Flow indicator 58 Authentication means 59 Hazard lamp detection means 59a-59c Optical sensor 90, 110 Controller 100, 120 Memory 102, 122 Fuel supply control Means 104, 124 Fuel supply time measuring means 106 Fuel supply mode switching means La to Lf Hazard lamp X Vehicle

Claims (3)

A fuel supply device having a nozzle connected to the fuel supply body and supplying fuel to the nozzle, and a first fuel supply control mode and a full service method corresponding to a self-service control mode of the fuel supply device In a fuel supply system having mode switching means for switching to set any one of the second fuel supply control modes corresponding to
Detection means provided in the vicinity of the fuel supply machine or the fuel supply machine, for detecting information on a fuel supply system issued from the customer or the customer via the fuel supply body;
To switch the first fuel supply control mode to the second fuel supply control mode when the information detected by the detection means indicates that the customer desires a full service method Output means for outputting the control signal to the mode switching means,
A fuel supply system comprising: Informing means for informing the staff of the fuel supply station where the fuel supply machine is installed that the information relating to the fuel supply system issued from the customer or the fuel supply body is detected by the detection means.
The output means detects the second fuel supply control when the information corresponding to the full service system is detected by the detection means and the full service fuel supply control mode is set by the input operation of the staff. 2. The fuel supply system according to claim 1, wherein a control signal for switching to a mode is output to the mode switching means. A fuel supply device having a nozzle connected to the fuel supply body and supplying fuel to the nozzle, and a first fuel supply control mode corresponding to a self-service system or a full service control mode of the fuel supply device Control means for switching to set one of the second fuel supply control modes corresponding to the system, and when the fuel supply machine is set to the first fuel supply control mode corresponding to the self-service system In a fuel supply system having a management computer that outputs a permission signal for the operation of the nozzle,
Detection means provided in the vicinity of the fuel supply machine or the fuel supply machine, for detecting information on a fuel supply system issued from the customer or the customer via the fuel supply body;
To switch the first fuel supply control mode to the second fuel supply control mode when the information detected by the detection means indicates that the customer desires a full service method Output means for outputting the control signal to the mode switching means,
Informing means for informing that the customer desires a full service method based on the information detected by the detecting means;
A setting means for setting the second fuel supply control mode to the control means of the fuel supply unit by a staff member who has recognized that the customer desires the full service method by the notification means;
A fuel supply system comprising:

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