JP4198451B2 - Fuel supply device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fuel supply system, and more particularly to a fuel supply system configured to supply fuel in a fuel supply mode (preset supply mode or full tank supply mode) set in advance to a fuel tank of a vehicle when supplying fuel. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a fuel supply system that supplies an oil liquid such as gasoline or light oil to a fuel tank of a vehicle will be described below as an example.
[0003]
A self-service fuel supply apparatus is installed at a liquid supply station or the like, and a customer (operator) himself sets a liquid supply amount, performs a liquid supply operation, and settles a liquid supply fee. In addition, the fuel supply device is separately provided with a measuring device that supplies liquid, and a setting device that sets a liquid supply method, a liquid supply amount, and the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
The customer (driver) presses each operation button provided on the setting operation section of the setter to specify the liquid charge fee settlement method, and then inputs the liquid type, liquid supply amount or liquid supply amount, etc. To do. As a liquidation fee settlement method, there are a method of paying with cash, a method of paying with a prepaid card or a credit card, and the like.
[0005]
In addition, the conventional self-service fuel supply apparatus is provided with a setting device for setting the liquid type, the liquid supply amount or the liquid supply amount, and an automatic payment machine for depositing banknotes. The liquid fee can be settled.
[0006]
In addition, when performing preset liquid supply, after inserting cash or a prepaid card, press various switch buttons to set the liquid type and preset value (liquid supply amount or liquid supply amount), and then press the confirmation button. When turned on, the liquid supply nozzle can supply liquid. When the setting operation by the setting device is completed, the liquid supply nozzle can be removed from the nozzle hook of the weighing machine and liquid can be supplied to the fuel tank of the vehicle.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-145399 A
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the conventional fuel supply device, since the setting device and the weighing machine are provided separately, the number of parts increases correspondingly, and the installation space for the setting device and the weighing machine increases. There was a problem that it was difficult to effectively use the limited site area.
[0009]
In addition, in the fuel supply device, the setting device is operated before the start of liquid supply, and when the liquid supply is started, there is no need to perform the setting operation. Zero is displayed until the operation is completed, and the liquid supply amount is displayed when the liquid supply is started, so there is no need to provide a setting device and a flow rate indicator separately.
[0010]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fuel supply device that solves the above-described problems.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body Type and amount Setting A single touch panel that is operated and displays the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body When, A flow meter for measuring the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body, and the touch panel Of the fuel set by Based on the type and quantity and the supply volume measured by the flow meter Supply control means for controlling the supply of fuel; Of the touch panel Display control means for controlling display And The display control means includes A confirmation button that is operated when confirming the type and amount of fuel to be supplied to the fuel-supplied body is displayed, and operation guidance by the touch panel is displayed until it is detected that the confirmation button has been operated. When the type and amount of the fuel input by operating the touch panel are displayed on the touch panel and it is detected that the confirmation button has been operated, the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body is displayed on the touch panel. Touch panel with letters and numbers larger than the type and amount of fuel to be supplied The display means is configured to serve both as a setting operation unit and a fuel supply amount indicator, so that it is possible to reduce the number of parts and save space, When the confirmation button is operated Also set immediately before fuel is supplied to the fuel supply Type and amount of fuel Of the set fuel by making it possible to check Type and quantity There is no mistake in easily I can confirm.
[0012]
The invention according to the second aspect is as follows. A single touch panel for setting and operating the type and amount of fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body and displaying the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body, and the fuel supply body A flow meter for measuring the supply amount of the fuel supplied to the battery, and a supply control for controlling the supply of fuel based on the type and amount of fuel set by the touch panel and the supply amount measured by the flow meter Means, and display control means for controlling the display of the touch panel, The display control means includes The touch panel detects that the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body has been started from the flow rate measured by the flowmeter, and until the start of the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body is detected. When the operation guide by and the type and amount of the fuel input by operating the touch panel are displayed on the touch panel and it is detected that the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body is started, The fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body is set on the touch panel with letters and numbers larger than the display of the type and amount of fuel to be supplied set on the touch panel. Is displayed, after the operation of the setting operation section is completed. Flow measurement with a flow meter started Input from the setting operation unit even during fuel supply Type and amount of fuel The easily It becomes possible to confirm.
[0013]
The invention described in claim 3 is as follows. A single touch panel for setting and operating the type and amount of fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body and displaying the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body, and the fuel supply body A flow meter for measuring the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel, a nozzle for supplying fuel to the fuel supply body, and holding the nozzle and supplying fuel to the fuel supply body A nozzle switch that removes the nozzle, a nozzle switch that detects that the nozzle is removed from the nozzle cover, a fuel type and amount set by the touch panel, and a supply amount measured by the flow meter Supply control means for controlling the supply of fuel based on the above, and display control means for controlling the display of the touch panel, The display control means includes Until the nozzle switch detects that the nozzle has been removed from the nozzle hook, the operation information on the touch panel and the type and amount of the fuel input by the operation on the touch panel are displayed on the touch panel. When it is detected by the nozzle switch that the nozzle is removed from the nozzle hook, the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body is larger than the display of the type and amount of fuel to be supplied set on the touch panel Letters and numbers on the touch panel To display When the nozzle switch detects that the nozzle has been removed from the nozzle hook Of the set fuel Easy type and quantity It becomes possible to confirm.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a liquid supply system to which an embodiment of a fuel supply apparatus according to the present invention is applied.
As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid supply system 10 includes a change machine 14 installed in a liquid supply area 12, and a plurality of fuel supply devices 16 (16 ₁ ~ 16 _n ), A POS main body 20 installed in the office 18, and a storage device 22 connected to the POS main body 20. The change machine 14 is a device for paying change, and is provided in the vicinity of the office in order to facilitate the money replenishment work of the staff.
[0015]
The fuel supply device 16 includes a self-service liquid supply type weighing machine 24, a setting device 26 mounted on the weighing machine 24, and an automatic payment machine (payment machine) 28 for paying a fee on the spot. Further, the change machine 14 and a plurality of fuel supply devices 16 (16 ₁ ~ 16 _n ) Is connected to the POS main body 20 via a communication line (for example, SS-LAN) 30.
[0016]
The liquid supply area 12 has a fuel supply device 16 (16 ₁ ~ 16 _n ) Surveillance camera 32 for monitoring the periphery of ₁ ~ 32 _n Is provided. Surveillance camera 32 ₁ ~ 32 _n Is connected to the camera dividing unit 34 and the surveillance camera 32 ₁ ~ 32 _n The image captured by is transferred to the monitoring monitor 36 via the camera dividing unit 34. The surveillance monitor 36 is a surveillance camera 32. ₁ ~ 32 _n A plurality of images picked up by the above are simultaneously divided and displayed.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the fuel supply device 16.
As shown in FIG. 2, the fuel supply device 16 includes a self-service weighing machine 24, and includes an operation unit 38, struts 40 and 42 erected on both sides of the operation unit 38, and a hose horizontally mounted on the upper part. And a support portion 44.
[0018]
Inside the weighing machine 24, there are provided various devices such as a solenoid valve of each liquid supply system, a liquid supply pump, and a flow meter, which will be described later.
[0019]
The operation unit 38 is provided with a static electricity removing sheet 46, a setting device 26 arranged on the right side of the static electricity removing sheet 46, an automatic payment machine 28, and an interphone 48. The setter 26 has a touch panel (display means) 49 composed of a liquid crystal monitor or the like, and selects a liquid type (light oil, regular gasoline, high-octane gasoline) by touching a setting input screen displayed on the touch panel 49, and a supply amount Input operations can be performed. Further, a human detection sensor 50 is provided above the setting device 26. When the human detection sensor 50 is turned on, it is determined that the customer is in front of the setting device 26, and the setting device 26 is set. The input screen is displayed.
[0020]
The touch panel 49 also serves as the setting device 26 and a flow rate indicator. That is, the touch panel 49 before the start of liquid supply functions as a setting operation unit of the setting device 26, and the touch panel 49 after the setting ends is provided so as to function as a liquid supply amount indicator that displays the amount of liquid supply. Yes. Therefore, the setting device 26 is provided integrally with the weighing machine 24, and the installation space is reduced. Thereby, it becomes possible to install many fuel supply apparatuses 16 on the site where the liquid supply station is limited.
[0021]
Further, as the human detection sensor 50, for example, an optical sensor or an image sensor is used, and it is detected that the operator who performs the liquid supply operation stands in front of the setting device 26 and outputs the detection signal. To do.
[0022]
The automatic payment machine 28 includes a bill insertion part 52, a card insertion part 54, and a receipt issuing part 56. The bill insertion section 52 has a discrimination function for discriminating the type of bill inserted (thousand yen bill, 2,000 yen bill, 5,000 yen bill, 10,000 yen bill), and the amount of the bill inserted by the customer. Is displayed on the setting device 26.
[0023]
When a prepaid card issued by the liquid supply station or a credit card is inserted, the card insertion unit 54 reads information stored in the card and displays on the setting device 26 whether or not liquid supply is possible.
[0024]
Upon completion of the liquid supply, the receipt issuing unit 56 issues a receipt describing the liquid supply information such as the liquid type, the liquid supply amount, the liquid supply amount, the consumption tax, and the total amount.
[0025]
The front panel 58 of the weighing machine 24 is provided with nozzle hooks 62 for hooking the liquid supply nozzle 60 at three locations. A liquid supply hose 64 suspended from the hose support 44 is connected to the liquid supply nozzle 60 in communication.
[0026]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each device of the fuel supply device 16.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit (control means) 66 of the fuel supply device 16 includes an electromagnetic valve 68, a liquid supply pump 70, a flow meter 72, a memory 80, and human detection provided in each liquid supply path Sensor 50, nozzle switch 74 provided on nozzle holder 62, bill discriminating unit 76 provided on automatic payment machine 28, setting device 26, card R / W 78 provided on card insertion unit 52, interphone 48, and receipt issuance A printer 82 provided in the unit 56 is connected.
[0027]
Further, in the memory 80, operation guidance regarding the operation unit 38 is displayed on the touch panel 49 (display unit) until the operation of the operation unit 38 is detected to be completed by a confirmation button 90f (preliminary operation completion detection unit) described later. And a control program (display control means) for displaying on the touch panel 49 the fuel supply amount to the vehicle (fuel-supplied body) when it is detected that the operation of the operation unit 38 is completed by the confirmation button 90f. Stored.
[0028]
The memory 80 also stores a control program (second display control means) that causes the touch panel 49 to display information related to the previous fuel supply when a later-described liquid supply amount button (instruction means) 84c described later is operated. ing.
[0029]
Here, a display example of the setting operation screen displayed on the touch panel 49 of the setting device 26 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10.
[0030]
Procedure {circle around (1)}: When the customer (driver) stands in front of the setting device 26, the human detection sensor 50 is turned on. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.
[0031]
The payment method input screen 84 has a message display area 84a and a setting operation display area 84b. In the message display area 84a, for example, a guidance for an operation procedure such as “Please select a payment method” and a previous liquid supply amount button (instruction means) 84c are displayed. The setting operation display area 84b displays a message such as “Irase”, a cash selection button 84d for selecting a cash payment method, and a credit card selection for selecting a credit card payment method. A button 84e is displayed.
[0032]
The previous liquid supply amount button 84c is pressed to display liquid supply data such as the type of liquid supplied last time, the amount of liquid supplied, and the amount of liquid supplied. The liquid supply data supplied last time is stored in the memory 80 until the next setting operation is started, and is erased when the next setting operation is started.
[0033]
The customer (driver) selects the payment method by touching the display area of the cash selection button 84d or the credit card selection button 84e displayed on the touch panel 49. As described above, when the payment method is selected, the process proceeds to the next procedure (2).
[0034]
Procedure (2): For example, when a cash payment method is selected in Procedure (1), a bill deposit screen 86 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 as shown in FIG.
[0035]
The banknote deposit screen 86 has a message display area 86a and a setting operation display area 86b. In the message display area 86a, for example, an operation procedure guidance such as “Please insert a bill from the right bill insertion slot” is displayed.
[0036]
Further, in the setting operation display area 86b, a deposit amount display field 86c for displaying the amount of the bill inserted into the bill insertion section 52, and “OK” if the amount is displayed are displayed in the deposit amount display field 86c. An operation procedure guidance 86d such as “Please”, a cancel button 86e, and an enter button 86f are displayed.
[0037]
Therefore, the customer (driver) inserts the banknote into the banknote insertion unit 52, confirms that the amount displayed in the deposit amount display field 86c matches the deposit amount, and presses the decision button 86f. If the amount displayed in the deposit amount display field 86c does not match the deposit amount, the cancel button 86e is pressed.
[0038]
As described above, when the determination button 86f or the cancel button 86e is pressed after the bill is inserted, the process proceeds to the next procedure (3).
[0039]
Procedure (3): For example, when the enter button 86f is pressed in the procedure (2), a liquid type selection screen 88 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 as shown in FIG.
[0040]
The liquid type selection screen 88 has a message display area 88a and a setting operation display area 88b. In the message display area 88a, for example, guidance for an operation procedure such as “Please select a liquid type” is displayed.
[0041]
In the setting operation display area 88b, a regular selection button 88c, a high-octane selection button 88d, a light oil selection button 88e, a cancel button 88f, and a button 86g for returning to the deposit screen are displayed.
[0042]
Therefore, the customer (driver) presses the liquid type selection button (for example, the regular selection button 88c) of the liquid type corresponding to the engine specification of the vehicle. If the liquid type selection operation is wrong, the cancel button 88f is pressed. When the deposit amount is changed, the button 86g for returning to the deposit screen is pressed.
[0043]
As described above, when any one of the liquid type selection buttons 88c, high-octane selection button 88d, and light oil selection button 88e is pressed, the process proceeds to the next procedure (4).
[0044]
Procedure (4): When the liquid type selection operation is performed in the procedure (3), a setting confirmation screen 90 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 as shown in FIG.
[0045]
The setting confirmation screen 90 has a message display area 90a and a setting operation display area 90b. In the message display area 90a, for example, a guidance for an operation procedure such as “please check the setting contents” is displayed.
[0046]
In the setting operation display area 90b, the payment method, liquid type, deposit amount, unit price, liquid supply method (preset liquid supply mode or full tank liquid supply mode) set in steps 1 to 3 and preset liquid supply are displayed. In the case, the preset data amount 90c, the amount designation button 90d, the amount designation button 90e, the confirmation button (pre-operation completion detection means) 90f, the cancel button 90g, and the liquid type screen are displayed. A return button 90h is displayed.
[0047]
When setting the liquid supply amount, the amount designation button 90d is pressed. In this case, it is possible to preset an arbitrary liquid supply amount within the range of the deposit amount. In addition, when the amount of liquid supply is set, the amount designation button 90e is pressed. In this case, it is possible to preset an arbitrary liquid supply amount with the deposit amount as a maximum value.
[0048]
The confirmation button 90f displays “Confirm” when supplying liquid in the preset liquid supply mode, and displays “Full tank” when supplying liquid in the full tank liquid supply mode. Therefore, the confirmation button 90f is displayed as “full” when the customer (driver) does not press the amount designation button 90d or the amount designation button 90e, and the customer (driver) displays the amount designation button 90d or the amount. When the designation button 90e is pressed, “Confirm” is displayed.
[0049]
Therefore, it can be easily understood that when the liquid is supplied in the full tank liquid supply mode, the confirmation button 90f may be pressed after selecting the liquid type. Further, instead of the confirmation button 90f, other detection means can be used as the preliminary operation completion detection means. For example, when the nozzle switch 74 is turned off, it can be determined that the preliminary operation has been completed. Alternatively, it is possible to determine that the preliminary operation is completed by the flow rate pulse output from the flow meter 72.
[0050]
As described above, when the preset liquid supply mode or the full tank liquid supply mode is set, the process proceeds to the next procedure (5).
[0051]
Procedure (5): When the setting operation is performed in the procedure (4), a setting completion screen 92 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 as shown in FIG.
[0052]
The setting completion screen 92 has a message display area 92a and a setting completion display area 92b. In the message display area 92a, for example, a guidance for an operation procedure such as “please insert the nozzle into the liquid supply port and pull the lever” is displayed.
[0053]
The setting completion screen 92 includes a setting data display unit 92c for displaying the setting data (payment method, liquid type, deposit amount, liquid supply method, preset amount in the case of the preset liquid supply mode, preset amount), and cancellation. A button 92d is displayed.
[0054]
Therefore, the customer (driver) confirms the setting data displayed on the setting data display unit 92c, and then removes the liquid supply nozzle 60 from the nozzle hook 62 and inserts it into the liquid supply port of the vehicle (not shown). Then, when the nozzle lever of the liquid supply nozzle 60 is opened, liquid supply is started.
[0055]
As described above, when the liquid supply to the vehicle is started, the process proceeds to the next procedure (6).
[0056]
Step (6): When the liquid supply start operation is performed in the above step (5), as shown in FIG. 9, a liquid supply screen 94 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49.
[0057]
The liquid supply in-progress screen 94 displays the liquid supply amount display area 94a for updating and displaying the liquid supply amount, the liquid supply amount display area 94b for updating and displaying the amount corresponding to the liquid supply amount, and the unit price of the set liquid type. A liquid type unit price display area 94c, and a setting data display area 94d for displaying setting data such as a payment method, a liquid type, a deposit amount, and a liquid supply method.
[0058]
Then, when the liquid supply in the preset liquid supply mode or the full tank liquid supply mode is completed, the process proceeds to the next procedure (7).
[0059]
Procedure {circle around (7)}: When the liquid supply is completed in the above step {circle around (6)}, a liquid supply end screen 96 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 as shown in FIG.
[0060]
Liquid supply Finish The screen 96 includes a message display area 96a and a liquid supply result display area 96b for displaying a liquid supply result. In the message display area 96a, for example, a message such as “end of liquid supply” is displayed to notify the customer (driver) that the liquid supply has ended.
[0061]
In addition, in the liquid supply result display area 96b, for example, a message such as “Thank you” is displayed, and the numerical values of the liquid supply amount, the liquid supply amount including tax, the consumption tax amount, the payment method, the liquid type, the deposit amount, Setting data such as the liquid supply method is displayed.
[0062]
Thus, the customer (driver) confirms the liquid supply amount and the tax-included liquid supply amount by the current liquid supply operation from the liquid supply end screen 96 displayed on the touch panel 49.
[0063]
The liquid supply end screen 96 is displayed for a predetermined time after the liquid supply nozzle 60 is returned to the nozzle hook 62. Thereafter, a setting start screen 84 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49.
[0064]
In the present embodiment, the case where the screens of the procedures (1) to (7) are displayed in order has been described. For example, the setting completion screen 92 (see FIG. 8) of the procedure (5) is omitted. You may make it transfer to procedure (6) from procedure (4).
[0065]
Here, a control process executed by the control circuit 66 of the fuel supply device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 11, the control circuit 66 checks whether or not the human detection sensor 50 is on in step S <b> 11 (hereinafter, “step” is omitted). When the human detection sensor 50 is turned on, it is determined that the customer is in front of the setting device 26, and the process proceeds to S12, where a payment method input screen 84 (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the touch panel 49 of the setting device 26.
[0067]
In the next S13, it is checked whether or not the previous liquid supply amount button 84c displayed on the upper right of the payment method input screen 84 has been pressed. In S13, when the previous liquid supply amount button 84c is pressed, the process proceeds to S14, and a liquid supply end screen 96 (see FIG. 10) displaying the previous liquid supply amount, tax-included amount, and consumption tax is displayed on the touch panel 49. To do.
[0068]
As a result, the liquid supply information such as the previous liquid supply amount and the tax-included amount can be understood. For example, even if the receipt issued after the liquid supply ends is lost, the previous liquid supply button 84c can be easily pressed and operated. It becomes possible to check the liquid supply information.
[0069]
In S15, it is checked whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) set in advance has elapsed. In S15, a liquid supply end screen 96 (see FIG. 10) is displayed on the touch panel 49 until a predetermined time has elapsed (second display control means). Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next S16. In S13, when the previous liquid supply amount button 84c is not pressed, the processes in S14 and S15 are omitted.
[0070]
In the next S16, it is checked whether or not the credit card selection button 84e has been pressed. If the credit card selection button 84e is not pressed in S16, the process returns to S11.
[0071]
If the credit card selection button 84e is pressed in S16, the process proceeds to S17 to check whether the card inserted in the card insertion unit 54 can be used. In S18, if the card inserted in the card insertion unit 54 has expired or is a card other than a contract, the process proceeds to S19, the card is returned, and the process returns to S11.
[0072]
In S18, if the card inserted in the card insertion unit 54 is usable, the process proceeds to S20, and the liquid type selection screen 88 (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the touch panel 49.
[0073]
In S17, when the cash selection button 84d is pressed, the process proceeds to S21, and a bill deposit screen 86 (see FIG. 5) is displayed on the touch panel 49 to instruct bill insertion. In the next S22, it is checked whether or not a bill has been inserted into the bill insertion portion 52.
[0074]
In S22, when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion unit 52, the process proceeds to S23, and the type of banknote inserted into the banknote insertion unit 52 (thousand yen bill, two thousand yen bill, five thousand yen bill, ten thousand yen bill). ) Is discriminated by the bill discriminating section 76, and the deposit amount as the discrimination result is displayed (see FIG. 5). Subsequently, in S24, it is checked whether or not the determination button 86f on the banknote deposit screen 86 has been pressed. In S24, when the determination button 86f on the banknote deposit screen 86 is not pressed, the process returns to S19, and the processes after S19 are executed.
[0075]
In S24, when the determination button 86f on the banknote deposit screen 86 is pressed, the process proceeds to S20, and the liquid type selection screen 88 (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the touch panel 49.
[0076]
In the next S25, it is checked whether any of the regular selection button 88c, the high-octane selection button 88d, or the light oil selection button 88e displayed on the liquid type selection screen 88 has been pressed. In S25, when any of the regular selection button 88c, the high-octane selection button 88d, and the light oil selection button 88e is pressed to select a liquid type, the process proceeds to S26, and a setting confirmation screen 90 (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the touch panel 49. To confirm the setting contents (display control means).
[0077]
At this time, the confirmation button 90f of the setting confirmation screen 90 is displayed as “Confirm” in the preset liquid supply mode, and “Full tank” in the full tank liquid supply mode. As a result, the customer (driver) can easily understand that it is only necessary to press the confirmation button 90f after selecting the liquid type when supplying the liquid in the full tank supply mode. This also eliminates the time required for the liquid supply setting operation.
[0078]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12, in S27, it is checked whether or not the confirmation button (full tank) 90f is pressed. In S27, when the confirmation button (full tank) 90f is not pressed, it is determined that the preset liquid supply mode has been selected without selecting the full liquid supply mode, and the process proceeds to S28. It is checked whether or not the amount designation button 90d has been pressed.
[0079]
If the amount designation button 90d on the setting confirmation screen 90 is not pressed in S28, the process proceeds to S29 to check whether or not the amount designation button 90e on the setting confirmation screen 90 is pressed. In S29, when the money amount designation button 90e on the setting confirmation screen 90 is not pressed, the process returns to S27, and the processes of S27 to S29 are repeated.
[0080]
In S27, when the confirmation button (full tank) 90f is pressed, it is determined that the full liquid supply mode is selected, and the process proceeds to S30, and a setting completion screen 92 (see FIG. 8) is displayed on the touch panel 49. Display and instruct the start of liquid supply operation.
[0081]
In S28, when the amount designation button 90d on the setting confirmation screen 90 is pressed, the process proceeds to S31, and an amount designation selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49.
[0082]
In next S32, the amount of liquid supply is inputted, and it is checked whether or not the confirmation button 90f is pressed. If the confirmation button 90f is pressed in S32, the process proceeds to S33, where a setting confirmation screen 90 is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 to confirm the setting contents.
[0083]
In S34, it is checked whether or not the confirmation button 90f has been pressed in order to confirm the setting contents such as the liquid supply amount. When the confirmation button 90f is pressed in S34, S3 6 Proceed to S3 6 The subsequent processing is executed.
[0084]
If the amount designation button 90e on the setting confirmation screen 90 is pressed in S29, the process proceeds to S35, and an amount designation selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49. Thereafter, the processing after S32 is executed in the same manner as in the case of the amount designation.
[0085]
Thus, when the full tank liquid supply mode is selected in S27, or when the preset liquid supply mode in which the liquid supply amount is set is selected in S28, or
When the preset liquid supply mode in which the liquid supply amount is set in S29 is selected, the process proceeds to S36.
[0086]
In the next S36, it is checked whether the nozzle switch 74 provided on the nozzle hook 62 is off. When the nozzle switch 74 is turned off in S36, it is determined that the liquid supply nozzle 60 is removed from the nozzle hook 62 and inserted into the liquid supply port of the vehicle (not shown), and the full tank supply is started.
[0087]
Subsequently, in S37, the liquid supply screen 94 (see FIG. 9) is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49 to notify the liquid supply information (liquid supply amount, tax-included amount, unit price, etc.) during the liquid supply.
[0088]
In the next S38, in the preset liquid supply mode, it is checked whether the liquid supply amount or the liquid supply amount measured by the flowmeter 72 has reached a preset value set in advance. If the liquid supply amount or the liquid supply amount does not reach a preset value in S38, the process proceeds to S39, and it is checked whether the nozzle switch 74 provided on the nozzle hook 62 is on.
[0089]
When the nozzle switch 74 is turned on in S39, the full tank liquid supply mode is ended, the liquid supply nozzle 60 is returned to the nozzle hook 62, and the full tank liquid supply to the vehicle (not shown) is completed. Judge and proceed to S40.
[0090]
In S38, when the liquid supply amount or the liquid supply amount reaches a preset preset value, it is determined that the preset liquid supply mode has ended, or when the nozzle switch 74 is on in S39. Then, it is determined that the full tank liquid supply mode has ended, and the process proceeds to S39, where the liquid supply pump 70 is stopped.
[0091]
Thereafter, a liquid supply end screen 96 (see FIG. 10) is displayed on the screen of the touch panel 49. This completes the liquid supply process.
[0092]
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration attached to the above-ground weighing machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a suspended liquid supply apparatus.
[0093]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where an oil liquid such as gasoline or light oil is supplied to the fuel tank of the vehicle is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and fuel other than the oil liquid (for example, consumed by a fuel cell vehicle) Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a system that supplies hydrogen or other gas consumed as fuel in an LPG vehicle, a CNG vehicle, or the like.
[0094]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, , table Since the display means is configured to serve as both a setting operation unit and a fuel supply amount indicator, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and save space, When the confirmation button is operated, the fuel type and amount are displayed with larger letters and numbers than before. Also set immediately before fuel is supplied to the fuel supply Type and amount of fuel Of the set fuel by making it possible to check Type and quantity There is no mistake in easily I can confirm.
[0095]
According to the invention of claim 2 above , Setting After the operation of the fixed operation section is completed Flow measurement with a flow meter started Even during fuel supply In order to display the type and amount of fuel in larger letters and numbers than before, Input from the setting operation unit Easy fuel type and quantity It becomes possible to confirm.
[0096]
According to the invention of claim 3 above When the nozzle switch detects that the nozzle has been removed from the nozzle hook Also in In order to display the type and amount of fuel in larger letters and numbers than before, Of the set fuel Easy type and quantity It becomes possible to confirm.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a liquid supply system to which an embodiment of a fuel supply apparatus according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the fuel supply device 16;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each device of the fuel supply device 16;
4 is a diagram showing a display example of a payment method input screen 84. FIG.
5 is a diagram showing a display example of a banknote deposit screen 86. FIG.
6 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid type selection screen 88. FIG.
7 is a diagram showing a display example of a setting confirmation screen 90. FIG.
8 is a diagram showing a display example of a setting completion screen 92. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid supply screen 94;
10 is a diagram showing a display example of a liquid supply end screen 96. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by a control circuit 66 of the fuel supply device 16;
12 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed subsequent to the process shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Liquid supply system
12 Liquid supply area
14 Change machine
16 (16 ₁ ~ 16 _n ) Fuel supply device
20 POS body
22 Storage device
24 Weighing machine
26 Setting device
28 ATM
30 Communication line
32 ₁ ~ 32 _n Surveillance camera
34 Camera division unit
36 Monitor
38 Operation unit
49 Touch panel
50 person detection sensor
52 bill insertion part
54 Card insertion part
56 Receipt issuing department
62 Nozzle hook
60 Liquid supply nozzle
66 Control circuit
70 Liquid supply pump
72 Flow meter
78 Card R / W
80 memory
82 Printer
84 Payment method input screen
84c Last liquid supply amount button
86 Banknote deposit screen
88 Liquid type selection screen
90 Setting confirmation screen
92 Setting complete screen
94 Screen during liquid supply
96 Dispensing end screen

Claims (3)

A single touch panel for setting and operating the type and amount of fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body and displaying the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body ;
A flow meter for measuring the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body;
Supply control means for controlling the supply of fuel based on the type and amount of fuel set by the touch panel and the supply amount measured by the flow meter ;
Display control means for controlling the display of the touch panel ,
The display control means displays a confirmation button that is operated when confirming the type and amount of fuel to be supplied to the fuel-supplied body, and until it is detected that the confirmation button has been operated. When the operation guidance by the touch panel and the type and amount of the fuel input by the operation of the touch panel are displayed on the touch panel and it is detected that the confirmation button has been operated, A fuel supply apparatus, wherein the fuel supply amount is displayed on the touch panel with letters and numbers larger than the display of the type and amount of fuel to be supplied set on the touch panel . A single touch panel for setting and operating the type and amount of fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body and displaying the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body;
A flow meter for measuring the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body;
Supply control means for controlling the supply of fuel based on the type and amount of fuel set by the touch panel and the supply amount measured by the flow meter;
Display control means for controlling the display of the touch panel,
The display control means detects from the flow rate measured by the flow meter that the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body has been started, and indicates that the fuel supply to the fuel supply body has started. Until it is detected, the operation guidance by the touch panel and the type and amount of the fuel input by the operation of the touch panel are displayed on the touch panel, and it is detected that the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body is started. In this case, the fuel supply amount is displayed on the touch panel with letters and numbers larger than the display of the type and amount of fuel to be supplied set on the touch panel. apparatus. A single touch panel for setting and operating the type and amount of fuel to be supplied prior to the supply of fuel to the fuel supply body and displaying the fuel supply amount to the fuel supply body;
A flow meter for measuring the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel supply body;
A nozzle for supplying fuel to the fuel supply body;
A nozzle hook that holds the nozzle and from which the nozzle is removed when fuel is supplied to the fuel supply body;
A nozzle switch for detecting that the nozzle is removed from the nozzle hook;
Supply control means for controlling the supply of fuel based on the type and amount of fuel set by the touch panel and the supply amount measured by the flow meter;
Display control means for controlling the display of the touch panel,
The display control means displays the operation guidance by the touch panel and the type and amount of the fuel input by the operation of the touch panel until the nozzle switch detects that the nozzle has been removed from the nozzle hook. When it is displayed on the touch panel and the nozzle switch detects that the nozzle has been removed from the nozzle hook, the amount of fuel to be supplied to the fuel supply body is set on the touch panel, A fuel supply apparatus , wherein the touch panel displays characters and numbers larger than the amount display .

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