JPH01303590A - Cup type automatic drink vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve service by making a large-cup pilot lamp blink and also making vending lamps provided to drink selection buttons blink corresponding to the kinds of drinks which can be vend with large cup size when the large cup size is selected. CONSTITUTION:When the large cup size is selected with a cup size selection button, the large cup pilot lamp 8 blinks to indicate the selection of the large cup size and the vending lamps provided to the drink selection buttons 11 corresponding to the drinks which can be vend with the large cup size blink. Consequently, a customer easily identifies the drink selection buttons 11 for the drinks which can be vend with the large cup size. Further, when a drink corresponding to a drink selection button 11 can be vend with two kinds of size, i.e. large size and small size, it is recognized that the drink is vent with the large cup size if the vending lamp provided to the drink selection button 11 blinks.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a cup-type beverage vending machine that sells a plurality of types of beverages in two cup sizes, large and small.

(B) Conventional technology Conventionally, a cup-type beverage vending machine that sells multiple types of beverages in multiple cup sizes was developed using Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-1410.
There is a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 93.

This system is equipped with a cup selection switch so that the customer can supply and sell beverages to the type of cup arbitrarily selected.

However, in such cup-type beverage vending machines, the price varies depending on the cup size even for the same beverage, so even if the customer has selected a cup size, the customer will not be able to get the desired drink at the price charged. It was difficult for me to know which cup size to purchase.

Therefore, in the cup-type beverage vending machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 1764/1982, a cup display device that displays the cup size specified by the cup selection switch, and a sellable display section are provided according to the cup size. The cup size selected by the customer can be displayed on the cup size display, and the beverages that can be sold in this cup size can be displayed on the sales availability display. ing.

(c) Problems to be Solved by the Invention The cup-type beverage vending machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application No. 1764-1764 can display a selected cup size and sell products in the selected cup size. You can display various drinks. However, it is necessary to provide as many sellable indicators as the number of cup sizes in the sellable display section, which leads to an increase in the size of the sellable display section. This hinders the space saving of the front customer area of the cup-type beverage vending machine, and in particular, if the number of product selection buttons is increased, a vendable display that integrates the number of product selection buttons with the number of cup sizes is required. Therefore, there is a problem in that an increase in the number of parts causes a significant increase in cost.

The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to make the sellable lamp provided for each beverage selection button blinkable, and also make it possible to blink the large cup display lamp that indicates that a large cup size has been selected. When the large cup size has been selected, the large cup display lamp flashes to indicate that the large cup size has been selected, and the sellable lamp provided on the beverage selection button that can be sold in the large cup size flashes. This indicates a beverage that can be sold in large cup sizes. Therefore, the present invention provides a cup-type beverage vending machine that allows a customer to recognize which cup size is sold and which beverage selection button to select to purchase a beverage in the selected cup size.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. a plurality of beverage selection buttons for selecting beverage types; a large cup display lamp that flashes to indicate that a large cup size has been selected; and a large cup display lamp for each of the beverage selection buttons. a blinkable sellable lamp; and when a large cup size is selected with the cup size selection button, the large cup display lamp blinks and the beverage selection corresponds to the beverage type that can be sold in the large cup size. The above-mentioned problem is solved by including a control section that blinks the sales ready lamp provided on the button.

(E) Function According to the cup-type beverage vending machine of the present invention, when a large cup size is selected using the cup size selection button, the large cup display lamp blinks to notify that the large cup size has been selected, and then the large cup size is displayed. A customer can easily identify a product selection button that can be sold in a large cup size by flashing a sellable lamp provided on a product selection button corresponding to a beverage that can be sold in a cup size. In addition, if the beverage corresponding to the product selection button can be sold in two cup sizes, large and small, if the sellable lamp provided on the product selection button is flashing, it is assumed that the beverage is sold in the large cup size. Recognizable.

(f) Embodiment To explain the present invention in detail according to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the main part configuration of a cup-type beverage vending machine as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of main parts of the front customer section of the beverage vending machine.

In FIG. 1, (1) is a sales control section as a control section, and the front customer section (1) of the cup-type vending machine shown in FIG.
2) Based on the input coin signal from the coin handling device (4) which communicates with the coin input slot (3) provided in Compare the prices and determine the drink types and cup sizes that can be sold.

The large cup button (5) as a cup size selection button is equipped with a repressible lamp (6) shown in FIG.
1) determines that the amount that can be sold in a large cup size is inserted through the coin slot (3).

In this case, the pressable lamp (6) lights up or blinks from the off state to indicate to the customer that it can be pressed, and if the large cup button (5) is pressed in this state, the cup size display lamp (7) The large cup display lamp (8) that constitutes the dog cup size display lamp (8) starts blinking from the off state.The cup size display lamp (7) is similar to the dog cup display lamp (8) shown in FIG.
and a standard cup display lamp (9), and can be switched between a lighting mode, a lighting-off mode, and a blinking mode by the sales control section (1).

Beverage type display label shown in Figure 2 that displays the beverage type (
Beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf) provided corresponding to 10a)...(10f>
)...(12f). The sellable lamps (12a)...(12f) are connected to the sales control section (12f).
) allows you to switch between on mode, off mode, and blinking mode. When a beverage selection button (lla)...(llf) determined to be available for sale by the sales control section (1) is pressed, the beverage selection button (11) sends a beverage selection signal to the sales control section (1). Output. The sales control section (1) determines the cup size based on whether the beverage corresponding to the beverage selection signal can be sold in a large cup size and whether the large cup button (5) is fully pressed. The sales control section (1) outputs a cup delivery signal to the cup delivery means (13) to supply a cup of a determined size to a sales outlet (not shown), and then outputs a cup delivery signal to the cup delivery means (13) to supply a cup of a determined size to a sales outlet (not shown). A beverage dispensing device (14) for dispensing the beverage into the cup.
) to output a beverage supply signal.

Further, the front customer section (2) of the cup-type beverage vending machine shown in FIG. 2 includes the coin slot (3), the large cup button (
5), the repressible lamp (6), the large cup display lamp (8), the standard cup display lamp (9), the beverage type display label (10a)... (10f), the beverage selection button (lla )...(llf), the sellable lamps (12a)...(12f), sold-out indicator lamps (15a)...(15f) for indicating sold out, and a return lever (16) for returning coins. ).

Next, using the flowchart shown in FIG.
The operation of the embodiment will be explained.

First, the beverage selection buttons (lla) (11b) (11c) (1i
It is assumed that the beverage selected in d) is sold in two types of cup sizes, large cup size and standard cup size, and that the beverage selection button (11e011f> can only be sold in standard cup size).

The price of beverages sold in standard sizes is set to be the same, and the price when sold in large cup sizes is higher.

Each step of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 will be explained below under the above conditions.

In step S1, the cup-type vending machine is in a standby state, and the suppressable lamp (6), the large cup display lamp (8), the standard cup display lamp (9), and the ready-to-sell lamp are provided on the large cup button (5). Lamp (12a)...(12
f) are in a state where the lights are off, and in this state, the process moves to step S.

In step S, the customer inserts a coin into the coin slot (3), and the process moves to step S.

In step S, the sales control section (1) performs step S.

A money signal for each coin inserted into the coin input slot (3) is inputted from the money processing device (4), the amount of money inserted is calculated from the money signal, and it is determined whether the amount can be sold in a large cup size. If it is determined that the large cup size can be sold, the process moves to step S. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Ss that the large cup size cannot be sold, the process moves to step Ss.

In step S, the sales control unit (1) further determines whether or not the standard cup size can be sold, and if it is possible to sell, the process moves to step S. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S that it cannot be sold, step S , return to.

In step S, the repressible lamp (6) provided on the large cup button (5) flashes to indicate that the dog cup button (5) can be pressed, while the standard kettle indicator lamp (9) and the beverage The sellable lamps (12a)...(12f) provided on the selection buttons (lla)...(llf) are lit, and the beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf) are lit.
) becomes pressable, and the process moves to step S.

In step S, the standard cup display lamp (9) and the ready-to-sell lamps (12a)...(12f) provided on the beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf) are lit, and step S , transition to.

In step S, the beverage selection button (lla)...<1lf
) is selected and pressed,
If it is determined that the button has been pressed, the process moves to step S, and on the other hand, in step S, the beverage selection button (lla)...(ll
If it is determined that f) is not pressed, the process remains at step S.

In step S, the beverage selection button (lla)...(ll
It is determined whether any of f) has been selected and pressed, and if it is determined that it has been pressed, the process moves to step S, and on the other hand, in step S, the beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf) are pressed.
If it is determined that the signal is not suppressed completely, the process moves to step see.

In step S, one of the beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf) is selected and pressed in step S or step S8, or in step srs described below.
If one of the beverage selection buttons (lie) (llf) is selected and pressed, the sales control section (1) inputs a beverage selection signal and sends out a standard cup size cup to the cup delivery means (13). outputting a cup dispensing signal for supplying a cup of the selected beverage in an amount corresponding to the standard cup size cup to the beverage dispensing device (14); Supply and exit.

On the other hand, in step 5i11, it is determined whether or not the large cup button (5) on which the suppression possible lamp (6) is blinking is pressed.
If it is determined that the pressure has been pressed, the process moves to step 511, and on the other hand, step S8. If it is determined that the large cup button (5) has been pressed, the process returns to step S.

In step 511, the large cup display lamp (8) starts flashing by pressing the large cup button (5) in step sho, indicating that the large cup size has been selected;
In addition, sale ready lamps (12a) (12b) (1
2c) (12d) flashes to indicate drinks that can be sold in large cup sizes, and step Sl! Move to.

In step 51m, it is determined whether the large cup button (5) has been pressed again within a predetermined timer operating time, and if it is determined that it has been pressed, the process returns to step S4 and the selection of the large cup size is cancelled. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S+t that the large cup button (5) is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 513.

In the step SW, the beverage selection buttons (lla)...(llf
) is selected and pressed,
If it is determined that the button has been pressed, the process moves to step sI4, and on the other hand, the beverage selection button (lla)...(1
If it is determined that any one of 1f) is not pressed, the process remains at step srs.

In step 514, it is determined whether one of the beverage selection buttons (lla), (llb), (11c011d) that can be sold in large cup sizes has been selected and pressed, and if it is determined that it has been pressed, the process moves to step sea. , while step 514
Beverage selection button (lla) (11b011c) (lid
), that is, if it is determined that either of the beverage selection buttons (lie) or (llf) has been selected and pressed, the process moves to step S.

In step S4, the beverage selection button (11
If either a) (llb) (11cX11d) is selected and pressed, the sales control unit (1) inputs a beverage selection signal and sends out a large size cup to the cup delivery means (13). A delivery signal is output, and a beverage supply signal is outputted to the beverage supply device (14) for supplying the selected beverage in an amount corresponding to the large cup size cup, thereby supplying the beverage to the large cup size cup. Do and finish.

The above is an explanation of each step of the flowchart shown in FIG.

Further, FIG. 4 is a flowchart explaining the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention, in which each step I' I ''' T
I m is each step 51'''51g shown in FIG.
They are the same except that step S4 and step T4 and step S6 and step T are different.

Here, step T4 and step T will be explained below.

In step T4, a pressable lamp (6), a standard cup display lamp (9), a sellable lamp (12a), etc.
(12f) all flash, indicating that the large cup button (5) can be pressed and emphasizing that the product can be sold in standard cup size.

Further, in step T, the standard cup display lamp (9) and the sellable lamps <12a)... (12f) all flash to emphasize that the cup can be sold in the standard cup size.

In addition, in the above steps T and T, the large cup display lamp (8) is in the off mode.

()) Effects of the Invention According to the cup-type beverage vending machine of the present invention, the conventional vending ready lamp can be blinked, and the dog cup display lamp can also be blinked, so that a large cup size can be selected. If the large cup size is selected, the large cup indicator lamp will start to light up to confirm to the customer that the large cup size has been selected, and the large cup size and vendable lamp provided on the beverage selection button will start blinking. In addition to informing customers of the types of beverages that can be sold in large cup sizes,
If the beverage selection button is a beverage selection button that allows you to select drinks that can be sold in either a large cup size or a small cup size, informing customers of which cup size they can sell will lead to an increase in the number of lamps. It can be done without any hassle.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of main parts of a cup-type beverage vending machine as an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of main parts of the front customer section of the cup-type vending machine, and Fig. 3 and FIG. 4 are flowcharts illustrating the operations of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, respectively. (1)...Sales control department, (5)...Large cup button,
(8)...Dog cup display lamp, (11a011
b) (llc) (lid) (11e011f) --- Beverage selection button, (12a) (12b pa 12c) (12d)
(12e) (12f)=Sellable lamp.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a cup-type beverage vending machine that sells multiple types of beverages in two cup sizes, a cup size selection button for selecting a cup size and a plurality of beverage selection buttons for selecting a beverage type; a large cup display lamp that blinks to indicate that a large cup size has been selected; a sellable lamp that is provided for each of the beverage selection buttons and is blinkable;
When a large cup size is selected using the cup size selection button, the large cup display lamp is made to blink and the sales ready lamp provided on the beverage selection button corresponding to the beverage type that can be sold in the large cup size is activated. A cup-type beverage vending machine characterized by comprising a control unit that blinks.