JP3526704B2 - Vehicle cleaning equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a washing means for washing a vehicle and a receiving means for accepting cash or cash substitute means as a consideration for washing, and the cleaning means is provided based on the consideration received by the accepting means. I tried to activate it,
The present invention relates to a vehicle cleaning device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a prepaid in which a cleaning device such as a top brush, a side brush, a top nozzle and the like, and monetary amount data (including point data in which the amount of money is expressed in points) are written in a cleaning device body A means for accepting a card, such as a card reader / writer, is provided, and the cleaning means is activated based on receipt of a prepaid card in which predetermined amount data (points) is written in the card reader / writer. A vehicle cleaning device equipped with the above control means has already been proposed (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-262202).

[0003]

However, in the conventional vehicle cleaning apparatus described above, when the cleaning fee is changed from the normal fee to the discount fee or the extra fee at any time, the numeric keypad on the operation panel is operated each time to change the washing fee. Since the charges have to be registered again in the storage means, there is a problem in that management is troublesome.

Further, in the above vehicle cleaning apparatus, the charge for a large vehicle is registered in advance in the storage means, and when the large vehicle detection means detects that the vehicle is a large vehicle, the large vehicle fee is normally settled to adjust the price. There is an automatic switching between car and large car charges, but if you try to switch to a discounted or extra charge from time to time for regular or large car charges,
As a matter of course, the numeric keypad must be operated to re-register the specific charge in the storage means, so there is a problem in that it takes time and effort to manage.

Further, there is already known a vehicle cleaning device which is equipped with a clock means and switches the charge between a normal charge and a discounted charge according to the time, day of the week and date. If the discount charge or the extra charge is to be changed at any time, the numeric key must be operated again to register the specific charge in the storage means again, which causes a problem of troublesome management.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle cleaning device capable of solving the above-mentioned problems of conventional devices.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 is a cleaning means for cleaning a vehicle and a proof.
In the vehicle cleaning device, the vehicle cleaning device is provided with a receiving means for receiving the cash alternative means recorded on the medium as a consideration for cleaning, and the cleaning means is operated based on the consideration received by the receiving means. Storage means for storing a plurality of tariffs selectively applied, designation input means for arbitrarily designating the tariff, and a tariff actually applied based on an operation input by the designation input means And a control means for operating the cleaning means based on the designated fee list and the consideration received by the acceptance means , wherein the designation input means records the designation data regarding the designation of the fee list. The reading means reads the designated data from the medium, and the control means designates a tariff to be actually applied based on the designated data read by the reading means. Te, As the specified price list actuates the cleaning unit on the basis of the consideration for accepting unit receives, recorded certification medium the specified data, the cash
It is characterized by being a certification medium separate from the certification medium recording the alternative means .

Furthermore the invention of claim 2, comprising a cleaning means for cleaning the vehicle, and a receiving unit that receives in exchange for cleaning the money data recorded on the possible first proof medium and cash alternative, the receiving unit In the vehicle cleaning device, the storage means for storing the first and second charge tables selectively applied to predetermined cleaning in the vehicle cleaning device, wherein the cleaning means is operated based on the price received by Reading means for reading the designated data from a second certification medium that records designated data relating to the designation of the above, and the second fee list by designating the second charge table based on the designated data read by the read means. and control means for returning the further subsequent application tariff actuate said cleaning means based on the consideration that the receiving unit has received the first tariff, the first
2 The certification medium is a certification medium separate from the first certification medium.
Characterized in that there.

The invention according to claim 3 further comprises a washing means for washing the vehicle, and an acceptance means for accepting the money amount data recorded on the certification medium as a consideration for the washing, based on the money amount data accepted by the acceptance means. and to actuate said cleaning means Te, the vehicle washing apparatus, predetermined washing
A note that stores multiple tariffs that are selectively applied to the cleaning process.
Has憶means, the said proof medium, designation data for designating the applicable tariff from among the plurality of tariff is recorded by the receiving means both the designated data and the money data A control unit that is readable and that specifies a price list to be actually applied based on the read specified data, and that operates the cleaning unit based on the specified price list and the amount data read by the reception unit. The multiple tariffs include a regular tariff and a discount
There is a charge table, and the specified data is stored in the certification medium.
To specify the application of the ordinary tariff and discounted charges
It is characterized in that there is one for specifying the application of the table .

Further, in addition to the features of the inventions of the respective claims, the invention of claim 4 is provided with a display device capable of displaying the type of the charge table to be applied, and the control means is for specifying the charge table. At this time, the type of the designated charge table is displayed on the display device.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below based on the embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

In the accompanying drawings, FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
An overall schematic perspective view showing a vehicle cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment, FIG.
4 is an enlarged front view of the operation panel portion of the vehicle cleaning device (enlarged view from the arrow 2 in FIG. 1); FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main part of the mode switch portion on the back side of the operation panel portion of the vehicle cleaning device;
Is a table showing an example of a charge table applied to vehicle cleaning by the vehicle cleaning device, FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the vehicle cleaning device,
FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure for applying a charge list of the vehicle cleaning device, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a printout of the operation results of the vehicle cleaning device, and FIG. 8 is a charge of the vehicle cleaning device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for applying a table, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for applying a tariff to the vehicle cleaning apparatus according to the third embodiment.

First, the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
A first embodiment implemented in a car wash machine for brushing and cleaning the vehicle body surface will be described.

A traveling frame 1 formed in a gate shape so as to be able to straddle an automobile is installed so as to be able to reciprocate on traveling rails 2 and 2 by the drive of a traveling drive device (not shown). The traveling frame 1 includes a top brush TB and a side brush (not shown) for brushing and cleaning an automobile, a spray nozzle (not shown) for spraying cleaning water and the like on the vehicle body surface, and a cleaned vehicle body surface. Cleaning means such as a top drying nozzle and a side drying nozzle (neither shown) for drying, and a control panel 4 housing a control device 3 for controlling the operation of the car wash machine are provided.

An operation panel 5 is provided on the opening / closing door 4 ₁ of the control panel 4, and the operation panel 5 includes a course input means 6 for selecting a car wash course, a start key 7 for starting the car wash, A stop key 8 for emergency stop of the car wash machine, a numeric keypad 9, a point key 10 for selecting a prepaid type point card Cp, a member key 11 for selecting a member card Ci, and a ticket issuing key for issuing a card. 12 and a setting key 13 for confirming the input by the numeric keypad 9.
, The key 14 to be pressed when printing, and the display device 15
And the coin slot 16 ₁ and the return slot 1 of the coin device 16.
6 ₂ and the card insertion slot 17 of the card reader / writer 17
₁ and a print outlet 18 ₁ of the printer 18 are provided.

In the car wash course input means 6, a car wash key 6 ₁ , a wax car wash key 6 ₂ and a descaling car wash key 6 ₃ are juxtaposed. In addition each key 6 _{1-6 3,} 7,
Display lamps 6 ₁ P to 6 ₃ P, 7 P, 8 P, 10 P to light up when pressed, corresponding to 8 and 10 to 14, respectively.
14P is provided.

The card reader / writer 17 has a pull-out detecting means 19 (FIG. 5) for detecting that the card has been pulled out.
(See) is provided.

[0018] On the inside of the door 4 ₁ of the operation panel 4, the mode switch 20 is provided to switch the management mode.

As the card used in this embodiment, a magnetic recording card is used, and there are the following two types. That is, (a) a point card Cp ... A prepaid card with the point as the contract content, and in this embodiment, one point is sold as 100 yen. Therefore, the points recorded on the card Cp correspond to the amount data as the cash alternative means of the present invention.

(B) Member card Ci ... A card issued to a member, which is issued to a customer who has become a member by paying a predetermined fee. As will be described later, the charge table designation data recorded on the card Ci is used to apply a predetermined discount charge table when washing the vehicle.

The control device 3 is provided with a storage means M1 for storing a charge list, etc., which will be described later, and an operation record storage means M2 for storing the operation record of the car wash machine.

A fee table (not shown) that is always visible is posted near the operation panel 5. Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. Open the registration door 4 ₁ [A] Setting Prices (1) Average price list match the mode switch 20 to "1". Next, press the water-wash car wash ski 6 ₁ and then the numeric keypad 9 to enter the fare. For example, when 500 is input, “500” is displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the setting key 13 is pressed, the storage means M1 is washed with water.
0 yen is memorized.

Next, by the same operation as above, the wax car wash key 6 ₂ , the descaling car wash key 6 ₃ , the ten-key 9 and the setting key 13 are pressed to input, for example, wax car wash-10.
The storage means M1 stores 00 yen and 3000 yen for car wash for removing scale.

By the above operation input, the ordinary charge table is registered in the storage means M1. (2) Set the discount rate table registration mode switch 20 to "2". Next, the discount charge table of, for example, car wash / 300 yen, wax car / 700 yen, descaling car / 2,500 yen is stored in the storage means M1 by the same operation procedure as the registration of the normal charge table.

The price list shown in FIG. 4 is registered in the storage means M1 by the registration of the normal price table and the registration of the discount price table. In addition, when changing the regular price list or the discount price list that has been registered once, the operation of (1) or (2) above may be performed again. [B] align the card ticketing (1) Open the ticketing door 4 ₁ of the score card Cp mode switch 20 to "3",
An unissued card preprinted with the "score card" is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17. When the card is inserted, the card reader / writer 17 reads the magnetic recording signal of the card. When the read signal indicates an unissued card, a display indicating "unissued card" is displayed on the display device 15 and the ticket can be issued.

Next, the score key 10 is pressed and then the ten key 9 is pressed to input the score to be issued. For example, when 50 is input, “50” is displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the ticket issuing key 12 is pressed, the issuer code, a signal indicating a point card and 50 points are recorded on the card, the card is ejected, and the point card Cp is issued. (2) Issuing the membership card Ci Set the mode switch 20 to "3" as in the above,
The "membership card" and an unissued card printed in advance are inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17. When the card is inserted, the card reader / writer 17 reads the magnetic recording signal of the card. When the read signal indicates an unissued card, a display indicating "unissued card" is displayed on the display device 15 and the ticket can be issued.

Next, press the member key 11 and then the numeric keypad 9.
Press to enter the expiration date. By this input, the display device 15 displays the "expiration date". next,
When the ticketing key 12 is pressed, the issuer code, a signal indicating that the card is a membership card, and the expiration date are recorded on the card.
The card is ejected and the membership card Ci is issued. [C] Action when Car Washing Set the mode switch 20 to "0" (that is, car washing can be performed when the mode switch 20 is "0"). (1) When using the membership card Ci In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, a card reader /
When the membership card Ci is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the writer 17, the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card, and from the read contents, the issuer code is changed to
Whether it matches the issuer code that can use the car wash machine stored in the storage means M1, is the membership card Ci or the score card Cp, or the expiration date has passed in the case of the membership card Ci, the score card Cp In the case of, it is judged whether there are any remaining points.

If the issuer codes match and the membership card Ci has not expired (step S
1), the designation of application of the discount charge table is stored in the storage means M1, and the display device 15 displays a display indicating the “expiration date”,
The card is ejected (step S2).

Next, when the card Ci is removed from the insertion slot 17 ₁ and the removal detecting means 19 detects it, a display indicating that the "membership card" has been received on the display device 15 (that is, the discount charge table is applied). This is displayed, and the user can easily understand from this display that the discount rate table is applied. Then, the score card Cp is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁
Inserted into the coin or the coin (cash) is in the coin slot 1
It will be in the state of waiting for being input to 6 ₁ (step S
3).

The coin is not accepted while the withdrawal detection means 19 detects that the membership card Ci is inserted, so that when the car is washed with the coin, the membership card is used by the member. It is possible to prevent forgetting to take Ci.

Next, when the point card Cp is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ (steps S4 and S5), the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card. Then, based on the read contents, whether the issuer code matches the issuer code stored in the storage means M1 that can use the car washer, whether it is the score card Cp, or in that case, there is a remaining score, etc. Is judged. When the issuer codes match and the card is the point card Cp, the "remaining points" is displayed on the display device 15, and the lamp of the car wash course that can be selected based on the remaining points and the discount charge table is blinked.

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 whose display lamp is blinking is pressed, the discount charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15.

Next, when the start key 7 is pressed (step S6), the remaining points are subtracted from the points stored in the point card Cp by the points corresponding to the discounted charge of the car wash course. Will be updated. On the other hand, the number of times the car wash frequency and the number of points of the discount charge by the score card of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation record storage means M2 are added once, and the point corresponding to the discount charge of the car wash course is calculated. It is updated to the added points and the card is ejected.

Next, when the card Cp is removed from the insertion slot 17 ₁ and the removal detecting means 19 detects it (step S8), the car wash course pressed by the car wash course input means 6 is executed (step S9). When the car wash ends (step S10), the designation of application of the discount charge table stored in the storage means M1 is erased (step S11), and the process returns to step S1.

In step S4, the coin slot 16
_When cash is inserted into ₁ , the amount of money to be inserted is displayed on the display device 15, and the lamp of the car wash course that can be selected based on the amount of money to be inserted and the discount charge table is blinked. Next, when the key of the car wash course whose lamp is blinking is pressed, the discount charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15, and when the input amount is more than the discounted charge of the pressed car wash course. ,
The difference is returned to the return port 16 ₂ . Next, when the start key 7 is pressed, the number of times the car wash frequency and the amount of money of the discounted car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once, and the number of the car wash course It is updated to the sum of the discounted charges (step S12), the car wash of the car wash course pressed by the car wash course input means 6 is executed (step S9), and when the car wash ends (step S10), the memory means M1 is stored. The stored designation of discount rate application is erased (step S11), and the process returns to step S1. (2) When not using the membership card Ci When the point card Cp is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ without inserting the membership card Ci, the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card. When the issuer codes are the same and the point card Cp is displayed, the "remaining points" is displayed on the display device 15, and the lamp of the car wash course that can be selected based on the remaining points and the normal charge table is blinked. (Steps S1 and S13).

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 for which the display lamp is blinking is pressed, the ordinary charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15.

Next, when the start key 7 is pressed (step S14), the remaining points are subtracted from the remaining points stored in the point card Cp, and the remaining points are added to the points corresponding to the ordinary charge of the pressed car wash course. Will be updated. On the other hand, the number of times the car washes and the number of points of the normal charge by the score card of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation record storage means M2 are added once, and the point corresponding to the normal charge of the car wash course is calculated. It is updated to the added points and the card Cp is ejected (step S15).

Next, when the card Cp is removed from the insertion slot 17 ₁ and the removal detecting means 19 detects it (step S16), the car wash course on which the car wash course input means 6 is pressed is executed (step S17). When the car wash ends, the process returns to step S1.

When cash is inserted into the coin slot 16 ₁ without inserting the membership card Ci into the slot 17 ₁ ,
The amount of money to be inserted is displayed on the display device 15, and the lamp of the car wash course which can be selected based on the amount of money to be inserted and the normal charge table is blinked (steps S1, S13, S18). Next, when the key of the car wash course whose lamp is blinking is pressed, the normal charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15, and when the input amount is larger than the normal charge of the pressed car wash course. The difference is returned to the return port 16 ₂ . Next, when the start key 7 is pressed, the number of times the car wash frequency and the amount of money of the ordinary charge by cash of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once and the car wash course The price is updated to the sum of the ordinary charges (step S19), the car wash of the car wash course pressed by the car wash course input means 6 is executed (step S17), and when the car wash ends, the process returns to step S1.

When the card is inserted, S
If both 1 and S13 are NO, another control is performed. [D] Print out operation results When the print key 14 is pressed, past (for example, previous month) operation results are printed out from the printer 18, as shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to easily understand the application status of the discount charge table and manage the profit.

It should be noted that the member using the member card Ci goes to step S3 for some reason and returns without performing the subsequent operation, so that a customer who is not the next member can wash the car at a discounted rate. In order to prevent rationality, the traveling frame 1 is provided with a means 21 for detecting that the vehicle is stopped at a predetermined position for car washing, and when the vehicle stop detection means 21 detects the vehicle, the membership card Ci The stop card detecting means 2 in the state of waiting for the point card Cp of step S3 to be inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ or for cash to be inserted into the coin slot 16 _1.
If 1 is not detected, the process may proceed to step S11 to delete the designation of application of the discount charge table stored in the storage means M1.

[0042] In the first embodiment described above, the coin device 16 and the card reader / writer 17, the present invention (Claim accept in exchange for cleaning the cash alternative (ie money data is recorded in the score card Cp) 1 - claim
2 ) It constitutes the acceptance means. Further, the card reader / writer 17 uses the designation input means of the present invention (claim 1) for arbitrarily designating the tariff, and the present invention for reading the designation data recorded on the certification medium (membership card Ci). And the reading means of claim 2 ). Also, the storage means M
1, predetermined cleaning (i.e. individual car wash course) more tariff to be selectively applied to (i.e. common tariff-discounted price list & surcharge table) storing the present invention (claim 1, wherein It constitutes the storage means of item 2 ). Furthermore, the point card Cp that stores the amount data as a cash alternative is a cash fee.
The proof medium of the present invention (Claim 1) in which replacement means is recorded,
The first proof medium of the present invention (Claim 2) , and
The membership card Ci, which records the designation of the application of the discounted fee, records the designation data relating to the designation of the price list according to the present invention (claim
It constitutes the proof medium of 1) and the second proof medium of the present invention (Claim 2 ).

Furthermore, the control device 3 designates the tariff to be actually applied based on the designation input means (card reader / writer 17), and the designated tariff and the accepting means (card reader / writer 17). ) Determines whether or not to operate the cleaning means such as the top brush TB and operates the cleaning means based on the price received by the above) and the reading means (card reader / writer 17). )
The price list to be actually applied is specified based on the specified data read by the user, and the top brush TB or the like is washed based on the specified price list and the price received by the receiving means (card reader / writer 17). Based on the control means of the present invention (claim 1 ) for deciding whether or not to operate the cleaning means and operating the cleaning means, and the specified data read by the reading means (card reader / writer 17), the second charge table is displayed. Specify the second charge list and the reception means (card reader /
The present invention (claim 17) in which whether or not to operate the cleaning means such as the top brush TB is determined based on the price received by the writer 17) and the cleaning means is operated, and thereafter the applicable charge table is returned to the first charge table. 2 ) control means. The first embodiment corresponds to an embodiment of the invention of the appended claims 1 及 beauty claim 2.

According to the first embodiment, as for the point card Cp (prepaid card), the member and the non-member are treated the same, so that the member and the non-member have the same kind of membership card Ci (that is, the first card). (1 proof medium) can be prepared, and the labor of managing the score card Cp can be reduced. In addition, members can join and leave regardless of the remaining points on the point card Cp. In the first embodiment, the extra charge table is stored in the storage means M1, and the extra card is used as the card reader / writer 1.
If you apply the premium tariff when inserting it in 7,
When manual work is added to a car wash using a cleaning device, it is possible to reduce the time and labor required to pay extra for the manual work.

Next, the second embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, as the card, point cards Cp ₁ and Cp ₂ as proof media, in which both designation data designating application of a tariff and points as amount data are written, are used, and a card reader / writer is used. 17 is the score card C
The specified data of the tariff from p ₁ and Cp ₂ , the point to read the points as the amount of money, and the specific contents of the control are
It differs from that of the embodiment.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described. [A] Setting of Charge Since the method of setting the charge is similar to that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. [B] align the card ticketing (1) Average price points card Cp ₁ of ticketing door 4 ₁ Open the mode switch 20 to "3",
An unissued card preprinted with the "score card" is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17. When the card is inserted, the card reader / writer 17 reads the magnetic recording signal of the card. When the read signal indicates an unissued card, a display indicating "unissued card" is displayed on the display device 15 and the ticket can be issued.

Next, the number key 10 is pressed and then the ten key 9 is pressed to input the number of points to be issued. For example, when 50 is input, “50” is displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the setting key 13 is pressed and then the "0" key of the ten-key pad 9 is pressed, the display showing the "ordinary charge" and the score "50" are displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the ticket issuing key 12 is pressed, a signal indicating that the card is an issuer code and a point card, a signal indicating that the card is a normal rate (that is, a signal for specifying the application of the normal rate table), and 50 points Is recorded, the card is ejected, and the normal charge point card Cp ₁ is issued. (2) Issuing the discount charge point card Cp ₂ Set the mode switch 20 to “3” as described above,
When a pre-printed unissued card with a “score card” is inserted into the insertion opening 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17, the card reader / writer 17 reads the signal of the magnetic recording of the card and the display device 15 displays “Unissued card”. A display showing "card" is made, and tickets can be issued.

Next, the number key 10 is pressed and then the ten key 9 is pressed to input the number of points to be issued. For example, when 50 is input, “50” is displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the setting key 13 is pressed and then the “1” key of the ten-key pad 9 is pressed, the display showing the “discount charge” and the point “50” are displayed on the display device 15. Next, when the ticket issuing key 12 is pressed, a signal indicating that the card is an issuer code and a point card, a signal indicating a discount charge (that is, a signal for specifying application of a discount charge table), and 50 points Is recorded, the card is ejected, and the discount charge point card Cp ₂ is issued. In the case of discounted rates score card Cp _2, distinction of runs off and the card punch holes at a site that has been printed as a "discount" of the card at the time of ticketing is to visually and easily. [C] Action for car wash Set the mode switch 20 to "0". (1) In the case of using the ordinary charge point card Cp _{1 In} the flowchart of FIG.
When the point card Cp ₁ is inserted into the insertion port 17 ₁ of the writer 17, the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card Cp ₁ . From the read contents, whether the issuer code matches the issuer code stored in the storage means M1 that can use the car washing machine, is it the normal charge point card Cp ₁ or the discount charge point card Cp ₂ ? Is judged.

If the issuer codes match and the card is the normal charge point card Cp ₁ (step S30), the display unit 15 displays "normal charge" and "remaining points". The car wash course lamp that can be selected based on the remaining points and the normal price list is flashed (step S
31).

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 for which the display lamp is blinking is pressed, the ordinary charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15. So now start key 7 is pressed (step S32), the number card Cp remaining number that has been stored in _1, the number obtained by subtracting the number corresponding to the usual rates of the pressed car washing course, the remaining number is updated To be done. On the other hand, the number of times the car wash number and the number of points by the normal charge point card Cp ₁ of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once and the point corresponding to the normal rate of the car wash course. Is added to the score and the card Cp ₁ is discharged (step S33).

Next, when the card Cp ₁ is removed from the insertion slot 17 ₁ and the removal detecting means 19 detects it (step S34), the car wash course pressed by the car wash course input means 6 is executed (step S35). ), When the car wash ends, the process returns to step S30. (2) When the discount charge point card Cp ₂ is used In step S30, when it is determined that the discount charge point card Cp ₂ is inserted, the display showing the “discount charge” and the “remaining number of points” are displayed. Is displayed, and the lamp of the car wash course that can be selected based on the remaining points and the discount charge table is blinked (step S36).

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 for which the display lamp is blinking is pressed, the discount charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15. So the next time start key 7 is pressed (step S37), from the number of card Cp ₂ remaining number that has been stored in, the score obtained by subtracting the number of points that corresponds to the discounted rates of the pressed car wash course, the remaining number is updated To be done. On the other hand, the number of times the car was washed and the number of points by the discount charge point card Cp ₂ of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once, and the point corresponding to the discount charge of the car wash course. Is added to the score and the card Cp ₂ is discharged (step S38). Then, in step S34
Go to.

If it is determined in step S30 that the card is neither the normal charge point card Cp ₁ nor the discount charge point card Cp ₂ , another control is performed. Further, the coin device 16 is controlled differently.

[0054] In the second embodiment described above, the card reader / writer 17, the present invention for reading the money data and the specification data recorded on plain RATES score card Cp ₁ and discounts score card Cp ₂ as proof medium constituting a reception means (claim 3).

[0055] The control device 3 of the second embodiment, by specifying the tariff to be actually applied based on the specified data read by the pre-Symbol accepting means (card reader / writer 17), and the designated fee Control of the present invention (claim 3 ) for deciding whether or not to operate the cleaning means such as the top brush TB based on the table and the amount data read by the receiving means (card reader / writer 17), and operating the cleaning means. means for configuration <br/> formed. The second embodiment corresponds to the embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention.

Thus, according to the second embodiment, since one point card Cp ₁ or Cp ₂ (certification medium) can be used to input the designated data of the tariff and the amount of money at one time, it is troublesome to manage. Can be reduced. In the second embodiment, the extra charge table may be stored in the storage means M1 and the extra charge table may be applied when the extra charge point card Cp ₂ is inserted into the card reader / writer 17. ,
For example, when manual work is added to a car wash using a cleaning device, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required to pay an extra charge for the manual work.

Next, the third embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, as the card, a charge table switching card Cc
The point that the same point card Cp as in the first embodiment is used together, the data read by the card reader / writer 17, the specific contents of the control, and the discount charge lamp 15 that indicates that the discount charge is being applied. ′ (Not shown) is the operation panel 5
Is different from that of the first embodiment.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described. [A] Setting of Charge Since the method of setting the charge is similar to that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. [B] Card issuance (1) Issuing of the point card Cp The method of issuing the point card Cp is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted. (2) combined tariff switching card Cc ticketing door 4 ₁ Open the mode switch 20 to "3",
When you insert the "Charge list switching card" and the pre-printed unissued card into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17, the display device 15 will display "Charge list switching unissued card" and you can issue a ticket. Becomes

Next, when the ticket issuing key 12 is pressed, the issuer code and a signal indicating that the card is a charge table switching card are recorded on the card, the card is ejected, and the charge table switching card Cc is issued. [C] Operation when changing the charge list Set the mode switch 20 to "0". In the flowchart of FIG. 9, first, when the charge table switching card Cc is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17, the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card Cc. From the read contents, it is determined whether the issuer code matches the issuer code stored in the storage means M1 that can use the car washer, whether the charge table switching card Cc or the point card Cp. It

Then, when the issuer codes match and it is the charge list switching card Cc (step S50), the charge list applied until immediately before is switched to another charge list,
The card Cc is ejected (step S51). For example, if the normal tariff is applied, the tariff switch card Cc
When the is inserted, the applicable charge list is switched to the discount charge list, and the discount charge lamp 15 '(not shown) as a display device provided on the operation panel 5 is turned on to display the discount charge list to the user. Informed that it will be applied. And the card Cc
Is extracted and the extraction means 19 detects it (step S52), the process proceeds to step S53. [D] Action for car wash Set the mode switch 20 to "0". And first,
When the point card Cp is inserted into the insertion slot 17 ₁ of the card reader / writer 17, the card reader / writer 17 reads the stored contents of the card Cp. From the read contents, it is determined whether the issuer code matches the issuer code stored in the storage means M1 that can use the car washer, whether the charge table switching card Cc or the point card Cp. It

If the issuer codes match and the point card Cp (step S53), the display device 15
Is displayed, and the lamp of the car wash course that can be selected based on the remaining number of points and the currently applied tariff is blinked (steps S50, S53).

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 whose display lamp is blinking is pressed, the normal charge of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 1.
It is displayed in 5. Then, when the start key 7 is next pressed (step S54), the remaining points are updated to the points obtained by subtracting the points corresponding to the current applied charge of the pressed car wash course from the remaining points stored in the point card Cp. To be done. On the other hand, the number of times the car washes and points in the currently applied charge table by the score card Cp of the pressed car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once and the currently applied charge of the car wash course. Are added to the points corresponding to and the card Cp is ejected (step S55).

Next, when the card Cp is removed from the insertion slot 17 ₁ and the removal detection means 19 detects it (step S56), the car wash course on which the car wash course input means 6 is pressed is executed (step S57). ), When the car wash ends, the process returns to step S50.

When cash is inserted into the coin slot 16 ₁ without inserting the point card Cp, the inserted amount is displayed on the display device 15, and the inserted amount and the currently applied charge table. The car wash course lamp that can be selected based on and is blinked (steps S50, S53, S5).
8).

Next, when the key of the car wash course input means 6 for which the display lamp is blinking is pressed, the applied fee of the pressed car wash course is displayed on the display device 15, and the applied amount of the car wash course is pushed. If the charge is more than the charge, the difference is returned to the return port 16 ₂ . Next, when the start key 7 is pressed (step S59), the number of times of car washing and the amount of money in the currently applied charge table by cash of the pushed car wash course stored in the operation result storage means M2 are added once. The number of times and the amount of money applied to the current applied fee of the car wash course are updated, and the process proceeds to step S57.

When the card is inserted, if both steps S50 and S53 are NO, another control is performed.

The third embodiment described [0067] above, which corresponds to the embodiment of the invention of claim 1, a coin 16 and the card reader / writer 17, cash alternatives (i.e. recorded on the score card Cp Of the present invention (Claim 1 ) for accepting the amount data) as a consideration for cleaning, the specification inputting unit of the present invention (Claim 1 ) for arbitrarily designating the tariff, and the fee as the certification medium. It constitutes the reading means of the present invention (claim 1 ) for reading the designated data relating to the designation of the tariff from the table switching card Cc.

Further, in particular, the controller 3 of the third embodiment is
Based on the designated input means (card reader / writer 17), the actually applied price list is designated, and based on the designated price list and the consideration received by the reception means (card reader / writer 17), the top Based on the control means of the present invention (claim 1) for deciding whether or not to operate the cleaning means such as the brush TB and operating the cleaning means, and the specified data read by the reading means (card reader / writer 17). The charge table to be actually applied is designated, and whether or not the cleaning means such as the top brush TB is operated is determined based on the designated price list and the price received by the receiving means (card reader / writer 17). It constitutes the control means of the present invention (Claim 1 ) for operating the cleaning means.

In the third embodiment, the storage means M
Store the extra charge table in 1 and charge card switching card C
If you can switch and apply the extra charge table with c,
For example, when manual work is added to a car wash using a cleaning device, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required to pay an extra charge for the manual work.

[0070] Having described embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to these examples, Ru der capable of various embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

In addition to the card reader / writer of the above-mentioned embodiment, the reading means / reception means for reading the charge table designation data recorded in the certification medium, in addition to the certification medium and the data relating to the fee list designation using radio waves, etc. It may be a means for exchanging and inputting an issuer code, a signal indicating membership, and an expiration date to the control means from the certification medium.

The accepting means for accepting cash or cash alternative means as a consideration for cleaning exchanges the advance payment voucher (certification medium) and the amount data (point data) as the cash alternative means using radio waves or the like, and the prepaid voucher. A means for inputting the amount data stored in the (certification medium) to the control means and storing the amount data obtained by subtracting the car wash fee from the input amount data in the prepaid voucher (certification medium) may be used.

Further, particularly in the first and third embodiments, the first acceptance means for accepting the money amount data recorded on the certification medium and the second acceptance means for accepting cash etc. are separated from each other, and the first acceptance is made. The fee list may be switched by a certification medium dedicated to each of the means and the second receiving means.

Further, the present invention can be applied to a vehicle cleaning device provided with a spray gun as a cleaning means for spraying cleaning water, and an operator holds and operates the spray gun by hand to wash a car. It is also possible to implement the present invention in a vehicle cleaning device that includes a rotating buff as a cleaning means, and polishes the painted surface of the vehicle with the rotating buff.

[0075]

As described above, according to the invention of each claim,
Since the charge applied to a predetermined cleaning can be switched by a simple operation input by the reading means (reception means in claim 3) without using a ten-key pad, the labor of management can be reduced.

Further, according to the invention of claim 1 , the charge table can be designated and input through a certification medium in which designated data is recorded, which can be handled only by a specific person (for example, a car wash member, a car wash owner, etc.). As a result, unauthorized use by a third party can be effectively avoided.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the second fee table is used when both the first and second certification media are used, and the first fee table is used when only the first certification medium is used. Since it is possible to automatically apply each of the above, it is sufficient to prepare the same type of certification medium for all users as the first certification medium, and in particular, the labor of managing the first certification medium can be reduced.

Further, according to the invention of claim 3 , it is possible to collectively input the designation data and the amount data of the fee list into one certification medium, and the management labor can be reduced. Moreover, since it is not necessary to specially prepare a certification medium dedicated to recording the tariff designation data, it is possible to reduce the types of the certification medium and simplify the handling.

Further, in particular, according to the invention of claim 4 , since the type of the tariff actually applied can be displayed on the display device, it is possible to easily confirm whether the tariff is applied according to the designated input. It is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view showing a vehicle cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of an operation panel portion of the vehicle cleaning device (enlarged view from the arrow 2 in FIG. 1).

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of a mode switch portion on the back side of the operation panel portion of the vehicle cleaning device.

FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of a charge table applied to vehicle cleaning by a vehicle cleaning device.

FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the vehicle cleaning device.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for applying a tariff to the vehicle cleaning device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a printout of operation results of the vehicle cleaning device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for applying a tariff to the vehicle cleaning device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for applying a tariff to the vehicle cleaning device according to the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

Cc ... Price list switching card as certification medium (third embodiment) Ci ... Member card as certification medium (first embodiment) Cp ... certification medium, first certification Point card as medium (first embodiment) Cp ₁ ... Ordinary fee point card as proof medium (second example) Cp ₂ ... Discount fee point card as proof medium (second example) ) M1 ... Memory means TB ... Top brush 3 as cleaning means ... Control device 15 as control means ... Display device 15 '... Display device Discount charge lamp 16 as a coin device as a receiving means 17 as a card reader / writer as designation input means, receiving means, and reading means

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A cleaning means (TB) for cleaning a vehicle, and a certificate.
And a receiving means for receiving cash alternatives recorded in the bright medium (Cp) as compensation for the washing (1 7), actuating said cleaning means (TB) based on the consideration that the reception means (1 7) is accepted In the vehicle cleaning apparatus, the storage means (M1) for storing a plurality of tariffs selectively applied to a predetermined cleaning, and the designation input means (17) for arbitrarily designating the tariffs are provided. ) And the charge list to be actually applied based on the operation input by the specification input means (17), and the specified charge list and the receiving means ( 1
7) the cleaning means (T
And a control means (3) for operating B) , wherein the designation input means reads the designation data from a certification medium (Ci , Cc) recording designation data relating to designation of the fee list. The control means (3) designates a tariff to be actually applied based on the designated data read by the reading means (17), and designates the designated tariff and the accepting means (17).
Actuates the cleaning means (TB) based on the consideration that accepts proof medium storing the specified data (Ci, Cc) is
Separate from the proof medium (Cp) that records the cash alternative
A vehicle cleaning device characterized by being a certification medium of . Wherein the cleaning means for cleaning the vehicle (TB), reception means (1 7 accept in exchange for cleaning the money data recorded on the possible first proof medium and current <br/> gold alternative (Cp) ), And the cleaning means (TB) is operated based on the price received by the reception means (17), a first selectively applied to a predetermined cleaning. And a storage means (M1) for storing the second charge table, a reading means (17) for reading the specified data from a second certification medium (Ci) for recording specified data relating to the specification of the charge table, and a reading means (17). 17) with the second tariff on the basis of the specified data read is operated the washing means (TB) based on the consideration that second tariff and the receiving unit (1 7) is accepted And then after A control means (3) for returning the applicable charge table to the first charge table , wherein the second certification medium (Ci) is the first certification medium (C).
Vehicle cleaning device characterized by being a certification medium separate from p) . 3. A washing means (TB) for washing the vehicle, and an acceptance means (17) for accepting the amount data recorded on the certification medium (Cp ₁ , Cp ₂ ) as a consideration for the washing.
In the vehicle cleaning device in which the cleaning means (TB) is operated based on the amount data received by the reception means (17), a plurality of tariffs selectively applied for predetermined cleaning are described.
It has憶storing means (M1), wherein the certification medium (Cp _1, Cp _2), specifying data for specifying the applicable tariff from among the plurality of tariff is recorded, the designated Both the data and the monetary amount data are made readable by the acceptance means (17), a tariff to be actually applied is designated based on the read designated data, and the designated tariff and the acceptance means (17) are designated. ) Is provided with a control means (3) for operating the cleaning means (TB) based on the amount data read by the above), and the plurality of price lists include an ordinary price list and a discount price list.
In the certification medium (Cp ₁ , Cp ₂ ), the designated data
Data for specifying the application of the ordinary tariff as a data
Vehicle cleaning equipment, characterized in that it is for specifying the application of a tariff . 4. A display device (15, 15 ') capable of displaying the type of charge table to be applied, said control means (3) comprising:
4. The vehicle cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, 2, or 3 , wherein, when the price list is designated, the type of the designated price list is displayed on the display device (15, 15 ').