JPH0877454A - Public water supply on-line type mineral water automatic vending machine and method for supplying the mineral water - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To supply inexpensive and highly safe mineral water at nearby places only by necessary amounts at all times by using a supply source for mineral water for public water supply. CONSTITUTION: A user puts a container 7 in the container insertion part of a device main body, inserts coins, and presses an operation button corresponding to a desired amount. A constant amount device 50 performs opening control over a solenoid valve 38 to feed mineral water from a tap 25 to the container 7. At this time, water of public water supply is passed through a meter 11 and the mineral water M is produced by a mineral water producing means 36 consisting of a purifier 31 which removes chlorine, an odor, etc., an eluting unit 33 which elutes mineral, and a sterilizer 35 which removes saprophytes. When a specific amount of water is obtained, the mineral water M is supplied by bringing the solenoid valve 38 into the closing control of the constant amount device 50 with a flow rate signal from the meter 11. Therefore, the inexpensive and highly safe mineral water M can be supplied and vended corresponding to the amount of money of the coins.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for discharging mineral water, and in particular, a public water supply online type mineral water vending device for discharging mineral water from tap water of a directly connected public water supply and a method for discharging the mineral water. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the consumption of mineral water, which is said to be famous water, has rapidly increased to abundance due to the tastelessness of public tap water and the demand of ordinary consumers for drinking water. In particular,
The growth of mineral water for household use is increasing. This is the taste, health,
This reflects the need for abundant safety. Therefore, recently, "water corners" have been set up in supermarkets and department stores so that general consumers can easily obtain mineral water. In addition, in various places, the place where water called "famous water" flows out has become famous, and it is no longer difficult to even go to such a place to get the famous water by car.

Also, in general households, water purifiers for making public tap water delicious are commercially available. After all, these phenomena come from the fact that tap water is not delicious.

[0004]

However, the bottled mineral water in the market is sold at a price of one bottle, and mineral water is produced in the factory, or natural water is taken from drinking water. Is processed to produce mineral water at the factory. And this is much higher than the raw material cost of the mineral water itself, and the raw material cost of the container that holds the mineral water is much higher.
Adding the transportation cost to retail stores, the raw material cost of mineral water in the commercial price becomes trivial.

In other words, the container cost and transportation cost are much higher than the raw material cost of the mineral water itself, and the general consumer eventually buys high mineral water. In addition, each time we buy mineral water, the number of containers will increase, causing environmental pollution due to garbage pollution and incineration of discarded containers. In addition, when you go to famous places in various places to get mineral water, you have to go by car, and many people are lined up in such places, and you can get mineral water immediately by waiting in line. Can not. In addition, famous water places are generally located in the mountains far away from the city, and even if you go to a car, considering the cost of gasoline, it will be expensive as a result.

Further, as a cause of deterioration of tap water, chemicals are excessively added due to deterioration of raw water, which causes medicinal water and unfavorable water. As for the public water supply, the pipes from the Meiji era are still in use, and there is nearly 10% of water leakage due to damage to the pipes, and the current situation is that sewage is mixed in. Therefore, there is a problem that tap water is not tasty due to mixing of dirty water.

On the other hand, even water purifiers attached to faucets in the home are not cheap in price, and there are many expensive water purifiers, and replacement of filters such as filters and cassettes such as natural stone that elutes mineral components. is necessary. In addition, when a large amount of tap water is purified by a water purifier, there are problems that it becomes difficult to immediately release water, and that filters and cassettes need to be replaced early and diligently. In addition, in water purifiers for general households, it is often forgotten to replace the filter or cassette, and in the end, the function of the water purifier is not exerted, and the mere tap water that passes through the water purifier is often used. .

Furthermore, in kitchens, kitchens, etc.,
There are restrictions on where the water purifier can be installed, and the water purifier must be miniaturized.Therefore, the filtration space is limited, the filtration capacity is limited, and sufficient purification cannot be performed, resulting in a limit to the quality of the purified water. become. Also, due to improper replacement of the filter or the cassette, the organic substances accumulated in the container may be decomposed and sewage may be discharged.

The present invention has been provided in view of the above points, and it is possible to always supply a required amount of inexpensive and highly safe mineral water at a familiar place by using public water as the source of mineral water. It is intended to provide an intended public water supply online type mineral water vending device and a method for discharging the mineral water.

[0010]

Therefore, the first aspect of the present invention is described.
In the public water supply online mineral water vending apparatus described, the meter 11 for measuring the flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30 directly connected to the public water supply, and the tap water W at least touching natural stones such as barley stone. The mineral water generating means 36 for generating the mineral water M, and the mineral water M interposed between the mineral water generating means 36 and the water injection port 25
Solenoid valve 38 for discharging and stopping the water, input port 19 for inputting the amount of money corresponding to the amount of mineral water M, and input operation from the input port 19 in response to the flow rate signal from the meter 11. The solenoid valve 3 is used to discharge the mineral water M from the water injection port 25 by a predetermined amount corresponding to the amount of money.
It is characterized in that it is provided with a quantification device 50 for controlling the opening and closing of 8.

Further, the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus according to claim 2 is characterized in that it is provided with a sterilizing device 39 for sterilizing the side of the water injection port 25 for discharging the mineral water M.

Further, in the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus according to the third aspect, means 43 for judging the size of the container 7 for receiving the mineral water M discharged from the water inlet 25 is provided, and the mineral water M is supplied from the inlet 19. When the amount of water discharged corresponding to the amount of money put in is larger than the capacity of the container 7, it is characterized in that it is provided with a means 50 for preventing water from being discharged beyond the capacity of the container 7.

In the public water supply online mineral water discharging method according to the fourth aspect, a meter 11 for measuring the flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30 directly connected to the public water supply, and the tap water W at least barley stone etc. Mineral water producing means 36 for producing the mineral water M by touching the natural stone of
An electromagnetic valve 38 which is interposed between the mineral water generating means 36 and the water injection port 25 for discharging and stopping the mineral water M.
And a predetermined amount of money corresponding to the amount of the amount of money that has been input from the input port 19 in response to the flow rate signal from the meter 11 and the amount of money corresponding to the amount of the mineral water M. A metering device 50 for controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 38 to discharge the mineral water M from the water inlet 25 is provided, and the solenoid valve 38 is controlled to be opened by the metering device 50 after money is inserted from the inlet 19. Water inlet 25
More mineral water M is discharged, and a predetermined amount of water corresponding to the amount of money that has been input is measured by the quantification device 50 by a flow rate signal from the meter 11, and when the predetermined amount of water is spilled, the quantification device 50 The electromagnetic valve 38 is controlled to be closed by the so as to stop the mineral water M from flowing out.

Further, in the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus and the method for discharging mineral water according to claim 5, the mineral water generating means 36 is provided with chlorine, turbidity,
A water purifier 31 for removing odors and the like with activated carbon, and a water purifier 33 made of natural stone such as barley stone for eluting mineral components,
It is characterized in that it is configured with a sterilizer 35 composed of a hollow fiber membrane or a microfilter or the like for removing various bacteria.

[0015]

According to the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention, when the user inserts the money corresponding to the required amount of the mineral water M from the input port 19, the fixed quantity device 50 is provided. Controls the opening of the solenoid valve 38 to generate the public tap water W into the mineral water M by the mineral water generating means 36, and the mineral water M is discharged from the water injection port 25.
The mineral water M that has flown out is received in an appropriate container 7. In addition, the meter 11 measures the flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30, and the flow rate signal from the meter 11 is input to the quantification device 50, and a predetermined water discharge amount corresponding to the amount of money input and operated. When detecting, the metering device 50 controls the solenoid valve 38 to close, thereby stopping the mineral water M discharged from the water inlet 25. This makes it possible to obtain the required amount of mineral water M in a familiar place without having to go to the mountains or the like to fetch the famous mineral water or to purchase expensive mineral water at a supermarket or the like. In addition, the inexpensive and highly safe mineral water M can always be easily supplied to general consumers.
Further, it is not necessary to attach a household water purifier, and it is possible to easily secure the required amount of fresh mineral water M by the vending machine. Further, unlike a domestic water purifier, it can be opened without the trouble of exchanging a filter or a cassette, and delicious mineral water M can be obtained.

Further, according to the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus of the second aspect, since the sterilizing device 39 for sterilizing the water injection port 25 side for discharging the mineral water M is provided, miscellaneous germs are provided before water is discharged. Mineral water M that can be sterilized on the side of the water injection port 25 where there are many
The safety of can be further improved.

Further, according to the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus of claim 3, means for judging the size of the container 7 for receiving the mineral water M discharged from the water inlet 25 is provided, and the inlet 19 is provided. When the amount of water corresponding to the amount of money thrown in from the container 7 is larger than the capacity of the container 7, it is provided with a means for preventing the amount of water exceeding the capacity of the container 7 from being exceeded. Even if a large amount of money is put in and operated, the mineral water M discharged from the water injection port 25 is discharged less than the capacity of the container 7,
The mineral water M does not overflow from the container 7, and water can be saved.

According to the public water supply online type mineral water discharge method of claim 4, when the user inputs money corresponding to the required amount of mineral water M from the input port 19, the quantitative device 50 is activated. The electromagnetic valve 38 is controlled to be opened to generate the public tap water W into the mineral water M by the mineral water generating means 36, and the mineral water M is discharged from the water injection port 25.
The mineral water M that has flown out is received in an appropriate container 7. In addition, the meter 11 measures the flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30, and the flow rate signal from the meter 11 is input to the quantification device 50, and a predetermined water discharge amount corresponding to the amount of money input and operated. When detecting, the metering device 50 controls the solenoid valve 38 to close, thereby stopping the mineral water M discharged from the water inlet 25. This makes it possible to obtain the required amount of mineral water M in a familiar place without having to go to the mountains or the like to fetch the famous mineral water or to purchase expensive mineral water at a supermarket or the like. In addition, the inexpensive and highly safe mineral water M can always be easily supplied to general consumers.
Further, it is not necessary to attach a household water purifier, and it is possible to easily secure the required amount of fresh mineral water M by the vending machine. Further, unlike a domestic water purifier, it can be opened without the trouble of exchanging a filter or a cassette, and delicious mineral water M can be obtained.

In the public water supply online mineral water vending apparatus and the method for discharging mineral water according to claim 5, chlorine, turbidity, odor, etc. are removed by the water purifier 31, and then the mineral component is eluted by the water activating device 33. The mineral water M is generated by the sterilizer 35, and the bacteria are removed by the sterilizer 35, so that the mineral water M discharged from the water inlet 25 is more delicious and sterilized to further improve the safety. .

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall block diagram that also serves as a flow chart of tap water or mineral water according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present vending machine, and FIG. Further, FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the vending machine. In FIG. 1, a thick arrow from the public tap water W to the water injection port 25 indicates the flow of the tap water W or the mineral water M, and solid arrows between the other blocks indicate the signal flow.

In FIG. 3, the apparatus body 1 is a mineral water M.
The main body case 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape that is long in the vertical direction, and is erected by two columns 3 from the floor surface or the ground. In addition, although the number of the support columns 3 is two in the embodiment, it may be one or two or more.
Further, a dome-shaped cover 4 is provided on the upper portion of the apparatus body 1 as a measure against rain. A transparent door 5 is provided at the center of the lower part of the front surface of the apparatus main body 1 so as to be openable and closable, and a container insertion portion 6 for receiving the mineral water M is formed inside thereof. A concave portion 8 for positioning when a predetermined container 7 (see FIG. 5) is inserted and arranged is provided on the bottom surface of the container insertion portion 6. Further, the bottom surface of the recess 8 is provided with a recess 9 for positioning the bin base 10 when using a container 7 ₁ having a small capacity as shown in FIG. 3 (see FIG. 8).

Mineral water M is on the left side of the front of the apparatus body 1.
A digital meter 11 for integrating the amount of water discharged is provided, and a faucet 12 for washing the user's hand and for washing the container 7 is provided below the meter 11. The meter 11 may be provided in the main body case 2, or a faucet for washing the container 7 may be provided separately from the faucet 12 for hand washing. A cradle 13 is integrally formed on the front surface side of the main body case 2, and a plurality of rollers 14 are rotatably provided at the center thereof. The roller 14 is provided so as to be convenient for loading and unloading the container 7 into and from the container insertion portion 6. A sink 15 for receiving water from the faucet 12 is provided on the stand 13 on the left side of the roller 14, and the hose 16 connected to the lower surface discharges the water to the outside.

An operation display unit 17 is disposed above the container insertion unit 6, a label 18 indicating the operation method of the operation display unit 17 is attached to the left side of the operation display unit 17, and a right side is attached to the right side. An insertion slot 19 for inserting coins is provided, and below the insertion slot 19, there is provided a change receiving slot 20 for outputting change. The operation display section 17 is provided with, for example, four operation buttons 21 _{1 to} 21 ₄ and the operation buttons 2
1 ₁ corresponds to 2 liters of mineral water M, the operation button 21 ₂ is 4 liters, and the operation button 21 ₃ is 10 liters.
L, the operation button 21 ₄ corresponds respectively 20 l.

Here, as an example, 2 liters of mineral water M is 50 yen, and inexpensive mineral water M is provided. The operation display unit 17 is provided with the amount of mineral water M, the price corresponding to the amount of water, and the operation buttons 21 _{1 to} 21 ₄ , respectively.

Further, a door 22 for maintenance of internal equipment and the like is provided on the side surface of the apparatus main body 1 so as to be openable and closable so that the user normally cannot easily open and close it. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the container insertion portion 6
The bottom of the concave portion 9 and the sink 15 are connected by a pipe 23 so that the mineral water M spilled in the container insertion portion 6 is discharged to the sink 15 side.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the container insertion portion 6
A water injection pipe 24 is disposed above the water injection pipe 24, and a water injection port 25 at the tip of the water injection pipe 24 hangs down to discharge the mineral water M downward.

Next, the flow or configuration from the public tap water W to the mineral water M from the water injection port 25 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus main body 1 automatically sells mineral water M, and the supply source thereof is public tap water W. The public water supply has a former valve 26 and a faucet 1.
It is connected to the main body 1 of the apparatus through a meter 27 that measures the amount of water used for washing hands and the amount of mineral water M discharged. From the meter 27, pipes 28 are connected to the faucet 12 and the pressure reducing valve 29, respectively. Therefore, the normal public tap water W is discharged from the faucet 12 provided on the front surface of the apparatus body 1. Further, the pressure of the pressure reducing valve 29 is, for example, 3K pressure, and protection is made by not applying a water pressure of 3K pressure or more to each portion inside the apparatus main body 1 on the tip side of the pressure reducing valve 29.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pipe 11 on the tip side of the pressure reducing valve 29 is provided with a meter 11 having a function of measuring the flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30,
The meter 11 measures the flow rate of the tap water W, that is, the amount of mineral water M discharged. A water purifier 31 is connected to the tip of the pipe 30, and a water activator 33 is connected to the tip of the water purifier 31 via a pipe 32. A sterilizer 35 is connected to the tip end side of the water activating device 33 via a pipe 34.

Here, the water purifier 31, the water activating device 33, and the sterilizer 35 each have two parallel structures as shown in FIG. This is to equalize the water output. Also,
Each of the water purifier 31, the water activating device 33, and the sterilizer 35 is a separate part, and the cassette part other than the head is detachable so as to improve the efficiency of maintenance (especially at the time of replacement), adjust the water quality, and stabilize the water amount. is there. Further, it goes without saying that two or more water purifiers 31, water activating devices 33 and sterilizers 35 may be arranged in parallel depending on the size of the main body case 2.

The water purifier 31 emits odors such as chlorine, turbidity, chlorine smell and musty odor contained in the tap water W, and is composed of, for example, activated carbon or activated carbon and barley stone. . The water activating device 33 elutes minerals in the water purified by the water purifier 31, and is made of natural stone such as barley stone and coral stone. A magnet may be added together with these natural stones.
This is because the magnet has the function of increasing the conductivity of water and promoting the elution of minerals. Further, the sterilizer 35 removes various bacteria generated after removing chlorine and in the pipe, and is composed of, for example, a hollow fiber membrane or a microfilter.

The water purifier 31, the water activating device 33, and the sterilizer 35 constitute a mineral water producing means 36. In addition,
Since the apparatus main body 1 of this embodiment discharges the mineral water M, at least the water activating device 33 is sufficient as the mineral water producing means, but from the viewpoint of safety and taste, purified water is produced as the mineral water producing means. It is composed of three parts, a container 31, a water heater 33 and a sterilizer 35. Therefore, the mineral water M discharged from the water injection port 25 by these is highly safe and delicious water.

Next, the sterilizer 35 and subsequent components will be described. At the tip of the sterilizer 35, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the mineral water M is discharged to the tip of the pipe 37 and the water is stopped. A solenoid valve 38 is provided. The water injection pipe 24 is provided on the output side of the solenoid valve 38. The solenoid valve 38 is controlled to be opened and closed by the metering device 50, and as described later, the solenoid valve 3 is used to discharge the mineral water M in an amount corresponding to the amount of money thrown in.
8 is controlled to open and close.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, a sterilizer 39 is arranged near the water injection pipe 24 on the tip side of the solenoid valve 38 to sterilize the inside of the water injection pipe 24 including the water injection port 25. I am trying. Here, as the sterilization device 39, a sterilization lamp or ozone is used. When a sterilizing lamp is used as the sterilization device 39, it is necessary to irradiate the inside of the water injection pipe 24 with ultraviolet rays or the like, and therefore, for example, a transparent silicon hose capable of transmitting ultraviolet rays is used for the water injection pipe 24. Of course, any material may be used as long as it can transmit ultraviolet rays. Further, when ozone is used as the sterilizer 39, ozone is injected into the water injection pipe 24.

Here, the operation of the sterilizer 39 is described. However, the sterilizer 39 may be operated at all times.
You may make it operate | move only for the predetermined time when the mineral water M is discharged. In this case, the driving is controlled by the quantification device 50. That is, power is applied to the sterilization device 39 at the same time when money is input from the input port 19, the sterilization device 39 sterilizes, and a predetermined amount of mineral water M is discharged, and then the power supply to the sterilization device 39 is cut off. The sterilization operation is stopped. The latter is preferred as the preferred embodiment. Around the water injection port 25, a substantially cylindrical cover 40 is provided as shown in FIG. 5, and this cover 40 prevents the water from coming into contact with the water injection port 25 even if the door 5 is opened and a hand is put in. I try to keep it clean.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, a plurality of optical sensors 43 are provided on the side walls 41 and 42 on both sides of the container insertion portion 6, and the container 7 is attached by the plurality of optical sensors 43.
Whether or not the container 7 is attached to the container insertion portion 6 and the size of the container 7 are determined. The light sensor 43 is the light projecting unit 4.
3a and a light receiving section 43b. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the light projecting section 43a of the optical sensor 43 is provided on one side wall 41.
On the side, the light receiving portions 43b are arranged on the other side wall 42, respectively. In this embodiment, a total of nine photosensors 43 arranged in three rows and three columns are arranged to judge the size of the container 7.

For example, in the case of the container 7 as shown in FIG. 9, all the optical sensors 43 are to be detected by the container 7, and the maximum size (20 liters) that the apparatus body 1 can supply is detected. ). In the case of the container 7 ₂ as shown in FIG. 7, deeper six optical sensors 43 will detect, so that it is determined that the vessel for 10-liters. Furthermore, in the case of the container ₇₁ as shown in FIG. 8, only the deeper the three optical sensors 43 will detect, so that it is determined that the container for four-liter or two liters. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, the use of the bottle base 10 when the container ₇₁ is small, the bottle base 10 is not particularly required.

Further, in this embodiment, it is detected that the container 7 is arranged in the container insertion portion 6 and the mineral water M is not discharged when the container 7 is not arranged. In other words, it prevents a malfunction caused by accidentally operating the operation button 21 without inserting the coin 7 and the container 7. In this case, it is determined that the container 7 is placed when the detection is performed by the three optical sensors 43 at the back of the container insertion portion 6 or any one of the optical sensors 43.
Further, instead of using the optical sensor 43, for example, a waterproof resin is put on the bottom surface of the container insertion portion 6 to detect the pressure, or the container 7 is arranged at the back of the container insertion portion 6. In this case, the limit switch may be used for direct detection. In addition, these controls are performed by a quantification device 50 described later.

In FIG. 1, the apparatus main body 1 of this embodiment is an apparatus for inserting a coin and selling a predetermined amount of mineral water M commensurate with the amount, like a general vending machine. The coin vending machine 44 used in the automatic vending machine is provided. In addition, the present invention is a coin vending machine 44.
Although not described in detail because it is not a feature of itself, a signal of several liters of mineral water M is sent to the quantification device 50 by the amount of coins inserted from the insertion slot 19 and operation of a predetermined operation button 21. At the same time, the change is returned through the change receiving port 20. Although only the insertion slot 19 for inserting coins is described in this embodiment, it goes without saying that an insertion slot for inserting bills may be provided. Further, since the mineral water M is often used in coffee shops, restaurants, etc., it is provided with a receipt issuing device 45 for issuing a receipt necessary for its business use.
Reference numeral 46 is a main switch for supplying power to each part of the apparatus main body 1. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the mineral water M may be sold by adding a pre-baid card system.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the above-mentioned quantification device 50. Interface parts 51 to 53, 57 for interfacing with the outside, a comparison part 54, a judgment control part 55,
It is composed of a solenoid valve control unit 56 and the like. The quantification device 50 is composed of a microcomputer. The meter 11 provided on the input side of the water purifier 31 measures the water output of the mineral water M as described above, and inputs the measured flow rate signal to the comparison unit 54 via the interface unit 51 of the quantification device 50. To be done. In addition, the plurality of optical sensors 43 are connected to the determination control unit 5 via the interface unit 52.
5, the coin vending machine 44 including the operation buttons 21
The signal from is also input to the determination control unit 55 via the interface unit 53. Then, signals are input from the determination control unit 55 to the comparison unit 54 and the solenoid valve control unit 56, respectively. A signal from the solenoid valve control unit 56 is input to the solenoid valve 38 that controls the water discharge and the water stoppage of the mineral water M through the interface unit 57.

By the way, in FIG. 6, parts relating to electrical components such as the coin vending machine 44 and the quantification device 50 are arranged in the space on the right side. Also, in FIG.
Reference numeral 8 is an electric light panel, and an image advertisement can be made on the electric light panel 48.

Next, the operation of the apparatus main body 1 will be described. First of all, the user has a container 7 of a predetermined size (in this case,
A container (20 liters) having a size shown in FIGS. 5 and 9 is inserted into the container insertion section 6 by opening the door 5. In this case, when the container 7 is placed on the roller 14 and pushed, the container 7 can be easily inserted into the container insertion portion 6, and the container 7 is fitted into the positioning recess 8 (see FIG. 5). At this time, the device body 1 determines that the container 7 is placed in the container insertion unit 6 by the optical sensor 43 as described above, and the signal thereof is used as the determination control unit 5 of the quantification device 50.
5 (see FIG. 2). Then, a coin of an amount corresponding to the amount of mineral water M desired by the user is inserted into the insertion slot 19, and an arbitrary operation button 21 of the operation display unit 17, here, for example, an operation button 21 ₄ for 20 liters is pressed. To do. Although not shown, each of the operation buttons 21 ₁ to
The 21 ₄ lamp is adapted to be integrally provided, it will light the sequential lamp in accordance with the amount of water out along with the value of input money easily visually recognized flood amount. In addition, a lamp may be separately provided and the lamp may be turned on according to the amount of money to be charged.

When money (coin) is inserted, power is supplied to the sterilizer 39 to sterilize the water injection pipe 24. Then, the water injection pipe 24 is sterilized by the sterilization device 39 until the electromagnetic valve 38 is controlled to be closed as described above. When the operation button 21 ₄ is pressed, the signal from the determination control unit 55 is input to the solenoid valve control unit 56, and the solenoid valve control unit 5
6, the solenoid valve 38 is controlled to open, and the mineral water M is discharged from the water injection port 25 of the water injection pipe 24. In addition,
The power of the sterilizer 39 may be constantly applied as described above to always perform sterilization. However, when the sterilizing device 39 is driven for a predetermined time while the mineral water M is discharged after the coin is inserted, the running cost can be reduced.

When the solenoid valve 38 is opened, as shown in FIG. 1, the tap water W of the public water supply is supplied to the main valve 26 and the meter 2.
7. Flows to the mineral water producing means 36 via the pressure reducing valve 29. The flow rate of the tap water W flowing in the pipe 30 is measured by the meter 11, and the measured flow rate signal is sent to the comparison unit 54 of the quantification device 50 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the water purifier 3 of the mineral water producing means 36
In 1, the chlorine, turbidity, and odor are removed, and in the water activating device 33, minerals are eluted by a natural stone such as built-in barley stone, and in the sterilizer 35, various bacteria are removed. Then, the highly safe, delicious and inexpensive mineral water M is supplied into the container 7 through the electromagnetic valve 38 and the water injection port 25.

In the judgment control unit 55, a signal corresponding to 20 liters is sent to the comparison unit 54 by the signal of the operation button 21 ₄ , and when the signal from the meter 11 becomes 20 liters in the comparison unit 54. First, it is determined that the predetermined mineral water M has been discharged from the comparison unit 54. Then, the comparison unit 54 sends a signal to the solenoid valve control unit 56, and the solenoid valve control unit 56 sends a closing signal to the solenoid valve 38 to send the solenoid valve 3
8 is closed. Further, the metering device 50 controls the closing of the solenoid valve 38, and at the same time, the power supply to the sterilization device 39 is cut off to stop the sterilization operation. As a result, the mineral water M from the water injection port 25 is stopped, and a predetermined amount of mineral water M is stored in the container 7.
Will be put inside. Then, the door 5 is opened and the container 7 containing the mineral water M is taken out from the container insertion portion 6.
In this case, the container 14 can be easily pulled out and taken out by the roller 14.

While the mineral water M is being poured, a signal from the quantification device 50 is sent to a lamp 49 arranged at a main part of the electronic panel 48 to turn on or blink a part of the lamp 49, The plurality of lamps 49 are scanned and blinked to notify the user that the mineral water M is being injected. Further, a voice IC may be used to notify by voice of the injection of the mineral water M, or may be notified by a melody. Furthermore, the injection of the mineral water M may be notified by a combination of voice, melody, and lighting and blinking of the lamp 49. As a result, the user can be aware that the mineral water M is being poured at present even during a relatively long time while pouring a large amount of mineral water M of, for example, 20 liters, and the user is anxious. There is no feeling.

Further, when the operation button 21 having a water discharge amount larger than the capacity of the container 7 is operated, when the capacity of the container 7 is forcibly reached by the judgment control unit 55, the solenoid valve control unit 56.
The solenoid valve 38 is controlled to be closed via the. Therefore, even if the operation button 21 is operated by mistake, the mineral water M does not overflow from the container 7 and the mineral water M is not wastefully discharged. Here, in this case, the user mistakenly inserted more than the capacity of the container 7 and pressed the operation button 21, so that the user can only discharge less than the desired amount of the mineral water M. I think the main unit 1 may be out of order. Therefore, in the present embodiment, such a fact is displayed on a display unit (not shown) formed in a part of the electronic panel 48 or is notified by voice. Of course, the excess money is returned from the change receiving port 20.

By the way, after the electromagnetic valve 38 is controlled to be closed to stop the mineral water M, the mineral water M does not remain in the water injection pipe 24 on the tip side of the electromagnetic valve 38. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 5, the water injection pipe 24 is shown horizontally for convenience, but the water injection pipe 24 at the tip of the solenoid valve 38 is inclined downward to inject the mineral water M into the container 7 from the water injection port 25. I am trying. In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 24
In order to prevent the mineral water M from staying inside, the water stop provided at the tap of a general water supply is not used. As a result, there is no mineral water M in the water injection pipe 24 at the tip of the solenoid valve 38, and the retention of the mineral water M prevents the propagation of various bacteria. This is because the apparatus main body 1 may not be used at night, and if the mineral water M stays in the water injection pipe 24 for a long time, various bacteria will propagate and impair safety. As described above, the safety of the mineral water M is further improved by leaving the inside of the water injection pipe 24 empty and performing sterilization by the sterilization device 39 such as a sterilization lamp at the time of water discharge.

When the main switch 46 is turned on, the sterilizing lamp, which is the sterilizing device 39, turns on for a certain period of time, for example, 1
It lights up for about 0 minutes to sterilize the inside of the water injection pipe 24 to improve safety. Further, the sterilizing lamp (sterilizing device 39) illuminates the interior of the water injection pipe 24 by illuminating it for a certain period of time (for example, every 1 hour) for a certain period of time (for example, for 10 minutes) regardless of lighting during water discharge. I am trying. This is to deal with the fact that the inside of the water injection port 25 including the water injection port 25 is usually contaminated by general bacteria in the air when it is not used for a long time at night or in the daytime.

Although the sterilization device 39 is described as a sterilization lamp, the sterilization is performed under the same control as in the case of the sterilization lamp when the sterilization device 39 is ozone.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the supply source of the mineral water M is the public water supply, it is inexpensive and highly safe, and the mineral water producing means 36 can always provide the delicious mineral water M. Moreover, the user does not need to bother with the replacement of the mineral water producing means 36. The replacement of the mineral water producing means 36 is performed by the trader who installs the apparatus main body 1.

FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the main body 1 of the present invention, in which the operation display section 17, the inlet 19 and the like are provided in the container insertion section 6.
This is the case when it is arranged on the right side of. Since the constituent members, the control method, etc. are similar to those of the previous embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

By the way, since the container 7 is brought by the user to purchase the mineral water M, it is necessary to conserve resources unlike an ordinary vending machine of the type that produces a large amount of paper cups from the inside. You can Further, for example, the container 7 can be separately sold by the trader of the apparatus main body 1 for the present apparatus main body 1. In this case, unlike a general plastic tank-shaped container, drinking water or cooking water can be sold. The water inlet of the container is sized so that the hands can be cleaned so that the inside can be cleaned. Further, a faucet may be provided in the lower portion of the container 7 for convenience of use.

[0054]

According to the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention, when the user inserts money corresponding to the required amount of mineral water from the input port, the quantitative determination device is activated. The electromagnetic valve is controlled to open to generate public tap water into mineral water by the mineral water generating means, and the mineral water is discharged from the water injection port. Receive this mineral water that comes out in an appropriate container. In addition, the meter measures the flow rate of tap water flowing in the pipe, and the flow rate signal from the meter is input to the metering device, and when a predetermined amount of water discharge corresponding to the amount of money input is detected, The metering device controls the closing of the solenoid valve to stop the mineral water from the water injection port. As a result, there is no need to bother to go to the mountains or other places to collect the famous mineral water, and there is no need to buy expensive mineral water at supermarkets, etc.
It is possible to obtain the required amount of mineral water in a familiar place, and at the same time, it is possible to always supply inexpensive and highly safe mineral water to ordinary consumers easily. Further, it is not necessary to attach a household water purifier, and it is possible to easily secure the required amount of fresh mineral water by the vending machine. Also, unlike a water purifier for home use, it can be opened without the hassle of exchanging a filter or a cassette, and delicious mineral water can be obtained.

According to the public water supply online type mineral water vending device of the second aspect, the sterilizing device for sterilizing the water injection port side for discharging the mineral water is provided.
Before the water comes out, it is possible to sterilize the injection port side where many bacteria are present, and it is possible to further improve the safety of mineral water discharged from the vending machine.

Further, according to the public water supply online type mineral water vending apparatus of the third aspect, it is equipped with a means for judging the size of the container for receiving the mineral water discharged from the water inlet, and the water is supplied from the inlet. If the amount of water corresponding to the amount of money is larger than the capacity of the above container, it is equipped with a means to prevent the amount of water from exceeding the capacity of the container. However, since the mineral water discharged from the water injection port is smaller than the capacity of the container, the mineral water does not overflow from the container and the water can be saved.

According to the public water supply online type mineral water discharge method of claim 4, when the user inputs money corresponding to the required amount of mineral water from the input port, the metering device operates the solenoid valve. Open control is performed to generate public tap water into mineral water by the mineral water generation means, and the mineral water is discharged from the water injection port. Receive this mineral water that comes out in an appropriate container. In addition, the meter measures the flow rate of tap water flowing in the pipe, and the flow rate signal from the meter is input to the metering device, and when a predetermined amount of water discharge corresponding to the amount of money input is detected, The metering device controls the closing of the solenoid valve to stop the mineral water from the water injection port. This makes it possible to obtain the required amount of mineral water in a familiar place without having to go to the mountains or the like to fetch the famous mineral water or to buy expensive mineral water at supermarkets. Moreover, inexpensive and highly safe mineral water can always be easily supplied to general consumers. Further, it is not necessary to attach a household water purifier, and it is possible to easily secure the required amount of fresh mineral water by the vending machine. Also, unlike a water purifier for home use, it can be opened without the hassle of exchanging a filter or a cassette, and delicious mineral water can be obtained.

According to the public water supply online type mineral water automatic vending apparatus and the mineral water discharge method described in claim 5,
Remove chlorine, turbidity, odor, etc. with a water purifier, then elute mineral components in the water purifier to generate mineral water, and then remove sterilizing bacteria with a sterilizer to discharge mineral water from the water injection port. Is more delicious and sterilized to further improve safety.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall block diagram that also serves as a flow chart of mineral water according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a quantification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a device body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the apparatus body according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a portion of a solenoid valve and a water injection pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus body of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram when a medium-sized container according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram when a small container according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram in the case of determining the size of the container by the optical sensor according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view of an apparatus main body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Device Main Body 7 Container 11 Meter 19 Input Port 25 Water Injection Port 30 Piping 31 Water Purifier 33 Water Activator 35 Sterilizer 36 Mineral Water Generating Means 38 Solenoid Valve 39 Sterilizer 43 Optical Sensor 50 Quantitative Device W Tap Water M Mineral Water

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A meter (11) for measuring the flow rate of tap water (W) flowing in a pipe (30) directly connected to a public water supply.
And a mineral water producing means (36) for producing the mineral water (M) by contacting the tap water (W) with at least a natural stone such as barley stone, and the mineral water producing means (36) and the water inlet (25) An electromagnetic valve (38) interposed between and to shut off and stop the flow of mineral water (M), and an input port (1) for inputting an amount of money corresponding to the amount of mineral water (M).
9) and the flow signal from the meter (11) to receive a predetermined amount of mineral water (M) from the water injection port (25) corresponding to the amount of money input from the input port (19). A public water supply online type mineral water vending machine, comprising a metering device (50) for controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve (38) to cause water to flow out. 2. A water injection port (2) for discharging mineral water (M).
5. The public water supply online type mineral water vending device according to claim 1, further comprising a sterilizer (39) for sterilizing the side 5). 3. Amount of money thrown in from an input port (19), comprising means (43) for judging the size of a container (7) for receiving mineral water (M) discharged from a water injection port (25). If the amount of water discharged corresponding to the above is larger than the capacity of the container (7), means (5)
0) The public water supply online type mineral water vending device according to claim 1, further comprising: 4. A meter (11) for measuring the flow rate of tap water (W) flowing in a pipe (30) directly connected to a public water supply.
And a mineral water producing means (36) for producing the mineral water (M) by contacting the tap water (W) with at least a natural stone such as barley stone, and the mineral water producing means (36) and the water inlet (25) An electromagnetic valve (38) interposed between and to shut off and stop the flow of mineral water (M), and an input port (1) for inputting an amount of money corresponding to the amount of mineral water (M).
9) and the flow signal from the meter (11) to receive a predetermined amount of mineral water (M) from the water injection port (25) corresponding to the amount of money input from the input port (19). A metering device (50) for controlling the opening and closing of the solenoid valve (38) to cause water to flow out, and after the money has been operated through the inlet (19), the metering device (50) controls the opening of the solenoid valve (38). Then, mineral water (M) is discharged from the water inlet (25), and a predetermined amount of water corresponding to the amount of money input is measured by the metering device (50) by the flow signal from the meter (11). A public water supply online type mineral water characterized in that when a predetermined amount of water is discharged, the solenoid valve (38) is controlled to be closed by a metering device (50) to stop the mineral water (M) from being discharged. Method of flooding. 5. A water purifier (31) for removing chlorine, turbidity, odor, etc. from the mineral water producing means (36) by activated carbon or the like.
And a activating device (33) made of natural stone such as barley stone for eluting mineral components, and a sterilizer (35) made of a hollow fiber membrane or a microfilter for removing various bacteria. The public water supply online mineral water vending device according to claim 1 or 4, and the method for discharging the mineral water.