JPH0371390A - Data reading device for automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of a data reading device for the automatic vending machine by providing a switch part to an input cash display device to output the data on the item designated by the count value of a counter part. CONSTITUTION:In a data reading action mode, the internal data on the automatic vending machine is displayed on an input cash display device 14 provided to a service panel B. Then the contents of the data displayed on the device 14 are switched by a counter part 17 and a switch part 11 for each operation of a 'batch purchase' switch 8 of the panel B. When an action mode control part 16 is provided, the data reading action mode is reset to a normal sale action mode with operation of a cash return switch 5 of the panel B. Thus all operations are substantially carried out via the panel B and therefore the operability is improved for a data reading device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a data reading device that displays various data stored in a vending machine on a deposit display provided on a customer service panel.

2. Description of the Related Art This type of data reading device reads various data such as set values for each sales column that are set prior to a sales operation, sales for each sales column, and total sales amount that are aggregated during the execution of a sales operation. is configured to be output to a deposit display device used to display deposits in the normal sales operation mode.

FIG. 2 shows a conventional vending machine equipped with a data reading device. The sales control device 1 compares the input amount counted by the coin unit 2 with the preset sales price of each sales column, determines whether each sales column can be sold, and responds to the sales column. Among the switches in the product selection switch group 3 provided in the product selection switch group 3, it is detected that a switch in a sales column that is determined to be "sellable" is operated, and the product in the selected sales column is dispensed. An instruction is given to the product dispensing device 4. When the operation of the refund switch 5 is detected, the sales control device 1 instructs the coin unit 2 to refund the deposit. Sales information 6 on which products have been paid out is aggregated for each sales column by an aggregation device 7. Furthermore, if a switch in the bulk purchase switch group 8 is operated prior to operating a switch in the product selection switch group 3, the sales control device 1 controls the number of items specified by the operated switch in the product selection switch group 3. When selling a product, a sellability determination is performed for each sales column.

For example, 8a is a switch for buying 2 pieces, and 8b is a switch for buying 3 pieces.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a total display control unit which, when detecting that the operation mode selector switch IO has been operated, switches the selector 11 from the input amount outputted through the sales control device 1 to the output data of the totalization device 7, and performs totalization. A selection instruction 12 indicates which data to select from among the data on the device 7 side. Which one is selected by the selector 11 is indicated by lighting of the light emitting diode group I3. The output data of the selector 11 is input to the input money display 14. From the "data readout operation mode" in which the data from the aggregation device 7 is displayed on the deposited amount display 14, to the "normal sales operation mode" in which the deposited amount is displayed on the deposited amount display I4.
When returning to , the return switch 15 is operated.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional configuration, in order to enter the ``data read operation mode'', one must operate the operation mode changeover switch 10 provided in the interior A of the vending machine, and then press the operation mode changeover switch 10 on the customer service panel B. Go to the side and read the data on the input money display 14. If you need to read other data, go back to the side of the refrigerator A and switch the selection instruction 12, then go to the customer service panel B and read the input money. Read the data on the display 14. Also, in order to return from the 'data read operation mode' to the 'normal sales operation mode', it is necessary to stand next to the chamber A again and operate the return switch 15. .

In this way, the necessary data cannot be read unless the user goes back and forth between the inside A and the customer service panel B several times.

An object of the present invention is to provide a data reading device that allows most operations to be performed from the customer service panel side.

Means for Solving the Problems The data reading device of the present invention is provided with a
In a vending machine that detects that the "bulk purchase switch" has been operated and executes the operation of dispensing the number of products specified by the "bulk purchase switch," a "normal sales operation mode" is set in the vending machine's chamber. ” to “data read operation mode”.

A counter section that counts the number of operations of the "bulk purchase switch" after switching to "Bulk Purchase Switch" and a "
In the 'normal vending operation mode', the input amount is displayed on the input money display, and in the 'data read operation mode', it is specified by the count value of the counter part of each data held inside the vending machine. The present invention is characterized by further comprising a switching section that outputs item data.

In addition, when performing the operation to return from the ``data read operation mode'' to the ``normal sales operation mode'' from the customer service panel side, the refund switch that instructs the refund operation of the deposit in the ``normal sales operation mode'' is Further, an operation mode control section is provided which detects that the device is operated in the "data read operation mode" and returns to the "normal sales operation mode."

Function According to this configuration, in the "data read operation mode", the internal data of the vending machine is displayed on the deposit display provided on the customer service panel, and the "bulk purchase switch" provided on the same customer service panel is operated. At each time, the contents of the data displayed on the input money display are switched between the counter section and the switching section.

If an operation mode control section is provided, the return from the "data read operation mode"' to the "normal sales operation mode" can be made by operating a refund switch provided on the customer service panel.

Example Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG.

Components having the same functions as those in FIG. 2 showing the conventional example will be described with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 1 shows a vending machine equipped with the data successive device of the present invention. When the operation mode changeover switch 10 is operated, the holding section 16 as an operation mode control section is set, and the "normal sales operation mode" is changed to the "data read operation mode". When the holding section 16 is set, the counter 17 becomes ready for counting.

When the two-piece purchase switch 8a of the "bulk purchase switch" 8 is operated in the "data read operation mode", the count value of the counter section 17 is incremented each time. 4 normal sales operation mode, the selector 11 as a switching unit outputs the input amount outputted via the sales control device 1 to the input amount display 14.The selector 11 in the data read operation mode The output data of the device 7 is supplied to the input money display 14. Tallying device 7
The output data includes sales for each sales column, total sales amount, etc. that are aggregated during the sales operation, and which data is to be supplied to the input money display 14 is determined by the counter section. It is determined by a count of 17. A light emitting diode group 18 is provided near the input money display 14 and visible from the customer service panel B, and displays which data among the output data of the totalizing device 7 is selected.

In addition, the reset terminal length of the holding part 16 includes a refund switch 5.
signal is input.

With this configuration, when reading data, it is only necessary to move once from the inside A side to the customer service panel B side. Specifically, the user goes to the inside of the refrigerator A, operates the operation mode changeover switch 8a, returns to the customer service panel B, and reads the data from the input money display 14. If other data is required, the user operates the buy-two switch 8a provided on the side of the same customer service panel B. Every time the switch 8a for buying two items is operated, the selector 11 is switched, and the output data of the totaling device 7 is displayed on the input money display 14 in a prescribed order.

When the reading of the necessary data is completed, operate the refund switch 5 provided on the side of the same customer service panel B to reset the holding unit 16 and enter the "data reading operation mode".
to return to the “normal sales operation mode”.

In this way, most of the reading operations can be completed on the customer service panel B side, improving operability.

In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the operation of the refund switch 5 returns to the "normal sales operation mode," but a configuration may also be adopted in which a return switch 15 is provided in the refrigerator interior A to reset the holding section 16. .

In the above embodiment, the case where the total data is read out on the input money display 14 in the "data readout operation mode" was explained as an example, but each sales column is set before the sales operation. It can also be configured to read out the setting values for each.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, there are four
The counter section that counts the number of operations of the "bulk purchase switch" after switching from the "normal sales operation mode" to the "data read operation mode" and the deposited money display provided on the customer service panel are displayed in the "data read operation mode". Since the vending machine is equipped with a switching section that outputs the data of the item specified by the count value of the counter section among the various data held inside the vending machine, after switching to the "data read operation mode pa", the " By operating the "Bulk Purchase Switch", you can change the read data items, improving operability.

Furthermore, if an operation mode control unit is provided that detects that the refund switch has been operated in the data read operation mode and returns to the normal sales operation mode, when returning to the normal sales operation mode, There is no need to return to the inside of the refrigerator, which can be expected to further improve operability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vending machine equipped with the data reading device of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional vending machine. 8... Bulk purchase switch group, IO... Operation mode changeover switch, 11... Selector [switching section], 14.
...Input money display, 15...Return switch, 16...
・Holding part [operation mode control part], 17... Counter part, 18... Light emitting diode group, A... Inside the refrigerator, B...
・Customer service panel.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a vending machine that detects that a "bulk purchase switch" provided on a customer service panel is operated and performs an operation of dispensing the number of products specified by the "bulk purchase switch" , there is a counter inside the vending machine that counts the number of times the bulk purchase switch has been operated after switching from the normal sales operation mode to the data readout operation mode, and a counter section on the customer service panel that counts the number of times the bulk purchase switch is operated after switching from the normal sales operation mode to the data readout operation mode. In the "operation mode", the input amount is displayed on the input money display, and in the "data read operation mode", the data of the item specified by the count value of the counter section among the various data stored inside the vending machine is displayed. A data reading device equipped with a switching section that outputs. 2. In a vending machine that detects that a "bulk purchase switch" provided on the customer service panel has been operated and performs the operation of dispensing the number of products specified by the "bulk purchase switch", the vending machine's storage There is a counter part that counts the number of operations of the "bulk purchase switch" after switching from the "normal sales operation mode" to the "data read operation mode", and a counter part that counts the number of operations of the "bulk purchase switch" after switching from the "normal sales operation mode" to the "data read operation mode", and a counter part that is installed on the customer service panel to count the input amount in the "normal sales operation mode". In the "data readout operation mode", a switching unit outputs the data of the item specified by the count value of the counter unit among the various data stored inside the vending machine on the input money display displaying . In addition, the refund switch, which is installed on the customer service panel and instructs to refund the deposit in the "normal sales operation mode", detects that it is operated in the "data read operation mode" and switches to the "normal sales operation mode". A data reading device equipped with an operation mode control section for recovery.