JPH087172A - Controller for cup automatic dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the controller of a cup automatic dispenser capable of performing not only the amount increase of a beverage but also decreased amount sales and selling the appropriate amount of the beverage corresponding to the intension of a purchaser. CONSTITUTION:This controller is constituted of an amount increase means 3 for increasing the amount of the beverage, an amount decrease means 4 for decreasing the amount of the beverage and an arithmetic control part 6 for selling the appropriate amount of the beverage based on the amount increase signal or amount decrease signal.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a controller for a cup type beverage vending machine which can provide an appropriate amount of beverage.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional controller for a cup-type beverage vending machine is capable of selling and providing an increased amount of beverage, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-188395.

[0003]

However, with the above-described structure, it is possible to sell an increased amount of beverage from the standard amount but not to decrease the amount from the standard amount, and it is possible to sell an appropriate amount of beverage according to the purchaser's will. There was a problem that it could not be done.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine which can sell an appropriate amount of beverage according to the purchaser's intention.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine according to the present invention comprises an increasing means for increasing the amount of beverage and a decreasing means for reducing the amount of beverage. And a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage, and an arithmetic control unit that outputs a signal for operating the beverage unloading device based on an increase signal output from the increasing means or a decrease signal output from the decreasing means. It is configured.

[0006] Further, a currency selection processing device for identifying the input currency, outputting a currency signal indicating the type of the input currency, and dispensing the retained currency, a weight reducing means for reducing the weight of the beverage, and carrying out the beverage. A beverage carry-out device, setting means for setting a discount amount at the time of weight-saving sales, and storage means for storing the discount amount data set by the setting means,
Based on the output signal from the currency sorting processing device, it is determined whether or not the product can be sold, and a signal for operating the beverage unloading device is output by the weight reduction signal output from the weight reduction means and set by the setting means, and by the storage means. And a calculation control unit for outputting a payout signal to the currency selection processing device based on the stored discount amount data.

Further, a weight reducing means for reducing the weight of the beverage, a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage, a registration number input section for inputting a registration number, and the registration number input by the registration number input section at the time of weight loss sale. It is composed of a storage means for storing data, and an arithmetic control section for judging whether or not the product can be sold by the input signal of the registration number and outputting a signal for operating the beverage discharging device by the amount of reduction.

Furthermore, an increasing means for increasing the amount of the beverage, a decreasing means for reducing the amount of the beverage, a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage, a registration number input section for inputting a registration number,
A storage unit for storing the registration number data input by the registration number input unit at the time of weight reduction sale, and an input signal of the registration number is determined, and a reduction amount is added by an increase signal output from the increase unit, And a calculation control unit that outputs a signal for operating the beverage discharge device.

[0009]

According to the present invention, due to the above-mentioned constitution, not only the amount of the beverage but also the amount of the beverage can be reduced and sold, so that an appropriate amount of the beverage can be sold according to the purchaser's intention.

Further, since the predetermined amount of money is discounted at the time of weight-saving sales, it is possible to sell at a price commensurate with the amount of beverage without giving the purchaser a high price, and it is possible to increase the willingness to purchase.

Furthermore, since the weight reduction amount can be sold when needed, it is possible to separately drink for free by reducing the weight of what was conventionally left unused and wasted.

[0012] Furthermore, since the amount of weight loss at the time of weight loss sale can be increased to the standard amount for sale, the purchaser can rationally sell according to the amount he / she wants to drink at that time.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the essential parts of a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a currency selection processing device that identifies input coins, outputs a coin signal indicating the type of coins that have been inserted, and pays out held coins, 2 is a beverage selection means that selects purchased beverages, 3
Is a weight increasing means for increasing the amount of beverage, 4 is a weight reducing means for reducing the amount of beverage, and 5 is a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage.

Reference numeral 6 determines whether or not the product can be sold on the basis of the output signal from the currency selection processing device 1, and if the product can be sold according to the selection signal output from the beverage selection means 2, the expansion means 3 outputs it. Based on the increase signal generated or the weight reduction signal output from the weight reducing means 4, a signal for operating the beverage unloading device 5 is output and the beverage unloading device 5 is operated by the weight reduction signal output from the weight reducing means 4. Output the signal and set by the setting means described later,
An arithmetic control unit for outputting a payout signal to the currency selection processing device 1 based on the discount amount data stored in the storage means, 7
Is a setting means for setting a discounted amount at the time of weight reduction sale, and 8 is a storage means for storing the discounted amount data set by the setting means 7.

The operation of the control device for a cup type beverage vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the cup type beverage vending machine.

When money is inserted, the currency selection processing device 1 identifies the inserted money and outputs a money signal to the arithmetic and control unit 6 regardless of the setting of the discount amount described later. Next, the arithmetic control unit 6 determines whether or not the sale is possible based on the currency signal (STEP 1). When the weight reduction means 4 selects a weight reduction in a state where the weight can be sold (STEP 2), a weight reduction signal is then sent from the beverage selection means 2 to select a purchased beverage (STEP 3).
The selection signal is output to the arithmetic control unit 6. This arithmetic control unit 6
Then, in response to the weight reduction signal and the selection signal, a signal for causing the beverage carry-out device 5 to perform the weight reduction operation is output. The beverage carry-out device 5 receives the weight reduction operation signal and performs a predetermined weight reduction operation (S
TEP4), carry out the weight-loss beverage.

Further, the discount amount at the time of weight-saving sales is set by means 7
(STEPa), the arithmetic control unit 6 stores the discount amount data in the storage unit 8 (STEPa).
b).

When the weight-loss sales operation is completed (STEP 4)
The arithmetic control unit 6 determines whether or not the storage means 8 stores the discount amount data at the time of weight reduction sale (STEP).
5). When the discounted amount data at the time of weight reduction sale is stored, the arithmetic control unit 6 outputs a payout signal to the currency selection processing device 1, and the currency selection processing device 1 performs a predetermined payout operation in response to the payment signal. (STEP 6), pay out discounted coins.

When an increase is selected from the increase means 3, (STE
P7) An increase signal is then output from the beverage selection means 2 when the purchased beverage is selected (STEP 8), and a selection signal is output to the arithmetic control unit 6. The arithmetic control unit 6 receives the increase signal and the selection signal and outputs a signal to the beverage unloading device 5 to increase the amount.
The beverage carry-out device 5 carries out a predetermined amount-increasing operation upon receipt of the amount-increasing operation signal (STEP 9) and carries out the amount-increasing beverage.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the weight reduction means 4 selects the weight reduction, the beverage carry-out device 5 can be operated to carry out the weight reduction beverage.

Further, if the discount amount at the time of weight-saving sales is set in advance by the setting means 7 and the discount amount data is stored in the storage means 8, a predetermined discounted currency can be paid out from the currency selection processing device 1 at the time of weight-saving sales. .

Next, a control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals. Is attached and detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, 9 is a registration number input section for inputting a registration number, 8a is a storage means for storing the registration number data input by the registration number input section 9 at the time of weight-loss sales, and 6a is the registration number input section 9. Whether or not the input registration number data matches that stored in the storage means 8a is collated, and if they match, a calculation control unit that outputs a signal to operate the beverage unloading device 5 by the amount reduced is there.

The operation of the control device for a cup type beverage vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 4, but the same operation as that of the first embodiment will be described in detail. Is omitted. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sales control device of the cup type beverage vending machine.

When the weight-loss sales operation is completed, the arithmetic control unit 6a
Then, when the registration number is input by the registration number input unit 9 (STEP 10), the registration number is stored in the storage means 8a (STEP 11). In this state, when the registration number is input by the registration number input section 9 (STEP 12), the arithmetic control section 6a collates the registration number with the one stored in the storage means 8a at the time of weight reduction sale (S).
TEP 13). If the registration numbers match, the arithmetic and control unit 6a outputs a signal for operating the beverage carry-out device 5 by the amount of weight reduction at the time of weight reduction sale in the selection signal of the purchased beverage from the beverage selection means 2 (STEP 14). The beverage carry-out device 5 receives the weight reduction operation signal and performs a predetermined weight reduction operation (STEP 15) to carry out the weight reduction beverage.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the registration number is input from the registration number input unit 9 at the time of weight-saving sales, and the storage means 8 is provided.
If it is stored in a, the beverage unloading device 5 will be checked by matching this registration number.
The weight-reduced beverage can be carried out by operating the weight-reduction beverage during the weight-reduction sale.

Next, a control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. , And the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the structure of the essential parts of a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, 6b
Determines whether or not the product can be sold based on the output signal from the currency selection processing device 1, and if the product can be sold according to the selection signal output from the beverage selection means 2, the product is input through the registration number input unit 9. It is checked whether or not the registration number data matches that stored in the storage means 8a, and if they match, the beverage unloading device is added by the amount reduced based on the amount increase signal output from the amount increase means 3. 5 is a calculation control unit that outputs a signal for operating the device 5.

The operation of the control device for a cup type beverage vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 6, but the same operation as that of the first or second embodiment will be described. Detailed description is omitted. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sales control device of the cup type beverage vending machine.

When the weight-loss sales operation is completed, the arithmetic control unit 6b
Then, when the registration number is input by the registration number input unit 9 (STEP 16), the registration number is stored in the storage means 8a (STEP 17). When money is inserted in this state, the currency selection processing device 1 identifies the inserted money and outputs a currency signal to the arithmetic control unit 6b. Next, this arithmetic control unit 6b
Determines whether it is possible to sell based on the currency signal (STEP 18). If the registration number is input through the registration number input section 9 in a state where the product can be sold (STEP1
9) The arithmetic control unit 6b collates the registration number with the one stored in the storage means 8a at the time of weight-saving sales (STEP 20). When the registration numbers match and the increase amount is then selected by the increase means 3 (STEP 21), the increase signal is further sent by the selection of the purchased beverage from the beverage selection means 2 (S
The TEP22) selection signal is output to the arithmetic control unit 6b. The arithmetic control unit 6b receives the increase signal and the selection signal, and outputs a signal to the beverage unloading device 5 to increase the amount of the decrease amount at the time of the reduction sale. The beverage carry-out device 5 carries out the predetermined amount-increasing operation in response to this increase-rate operation signal (STEP 23), and carries out the increased-beverage.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the registration number is input from the registration number input unit 9 at the time of weight-loss sales, and the storage means 8 is provided.
If it is stored in a, the beverage unloading device 5 will be checked by matching this registration number.
It is possible to carry out the increased amount of beverage by increasing the amount of the reduced amount at the time of selling the reduced amount.

[0033]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible not only to increase the amount of beverages but also to reduce the amount sold, and at the same time, the predetermined amount of money can be discounted when the amount is reduced. In addition, by entering the registration number, you can sell only the weight loss amount at the time of weight loss sale, and further, you can increase the weight loss amount to the standard amount and sell it, so you can sell the appropriate amount of beverage in timely manner according to the purchaser's intention it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of essential parts of a first embodiment of a control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the cup-type beverage vending machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of essential parts of a second embodiment of a control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the cup-type beverage vending machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a third embodiment of a control device for a cup type beverage vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the cup-type beverage vending machine of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Currency selection processing device 2 Beverage selection means 3 Increasing means 4 Decreasing means 5 Beverage carrying-out means 6, 6a, 6b Calculation control section 7 Setting means 8, 8a Storage means 9 Registration number input section

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A currency selection processing device for identifying input currency, outputting a currency signal indicating the type of input currency, and paying out retained currency, a beverage selection means for selecting purchased beverages, and an increase in beverage amount. An increasing means for performing, a reducing means for reducing the amount of the beverage, and a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage,
Based on the output signal from the currency selection processing device, the operation control unit for determining whether or not to sell, according to the selection signal output from the beverage selection means, if the sale is possible, A controller for a cup-type beverage vending machine, which outputs a signal for operating the beverage discharge device based on an increase signal output from the increase means or a decrease signal output from the decrease means. 2. A currency selection processing device for identifying input currency, outputting a currency signal indicating the type of input currency, and paying out retained currency, a beverage selection means for selecting purchased beverage, and an increase in beverage amount. An increasing means for performing, a reducing means for reducing the amount of the beverage, and a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage,
Setting means for setting a discounted amount at the time of reduced sales, storage means for storing the discounted amount data set by the setting means, and arithmetic control for judging whether the sale is possible or not based on an output signal from the currency selection processing device. This calculation control unit, in accordance with the selection signal output from the beverage selection unit, if the sale is possible, the increase signal output from the increase unit or the decrease signal output from the decrease unit. Of the weight reduction signal is output, a signal for operating the beverage unloading device is output and is set by the setting means, based on the discount amount data stored in the storage means, a payout signal is sent to the currency sorting processing device. A controller for a cup-type beverage vending machine characterized by outputting. 3. A currency selection processing device for identifying input coins, outputting a coin signal indicating the type of inserted coins, and paying out held coins, a beverage selection means for selecting purchased beverages, and an increase in beverage amount. An increasing means for performing, a reducing means for reducing the amount of the beverage, and a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage,
A registration number input section for inputting a registration number, a storage means for storing the registration number data input by the registration number input section at the time of weight-saving sales, and the registration number regardless of an output signal from the currency selection processing device. And an arithmetic control unit for determining whether or not the product can be sold by the input signal of the arithmetic control unit, and the arithmetic control unit, according to the selection signal output from the beverage selection means,
A control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine, which outputs a signal for operating the beverage unloading device by a weight reduction amount if it can be sold. 4. A currency selection processing device for identifying input currency, outputting a currency signal indicating the type of the input currency, and paying out retained currency, a beverage selection means for selecting purchased beverages, and an increase in beverage amount. An increasing means for performing, a reducing means for reducing the amount of the beverage, and a beverage unloading device for unloading the beverage,
Whether or not the product can be sold is determined based on a registration number input section for inputting a registration number, a storage means for storing the registration number data input by the registration number input section at the time of weight-saving sales, and an output signal from the currency selection processing device. According to the selection signal output from the beverage selection means, if the sale is possible, the arithmetic control part determines the input signal of the registration number and outputs from the increasing means. Cup-type beverage automatic vending, characterized in that when the increase signal is output from the increase signal or the decrease signal output from the decrease means, a signal for operating the beverage unloading device is output by the amount added with the decrease amount. Machine control device.