JPS62502076A - vending machine and method - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] name of invention vending machine and method Field of the invention The present invention lies in the field of vending, and more particularly, vending non-perishable and reusable articles. The feature is that the customer returns the item to the vending machine after first receiving it in the vending operation. contains signs.

Reference material No. 601,277, filed April 17, 1984 by the applicant. .

Purpose of invention One broad object of the present invention is to provide a novel vending machine and related method. By doing so, this vending machine and method are designed to ensure that the processed goods are of the type that can be used Customers may choose to provide identification by depositing money, securities, or borrowings. and when the customer returns it to the vending machine, it is received by the vending machine. The vending machine has the following features and advantages.

2. When the item is returned, it will be placed in a suitable position so that it can be sold automatically by operating the vending machine later. Determine whether it has been placed by a customer.

3. At the stage of returning the goods, the correct goods must be sold first by the vending machine. Determine whether the item is a certified product.

4. At the stage of returning the goods, determine the appropriate location of the goods, such as individual compartments, and The item is returned to the location and a message indicating that the item has been returned to the location is displayed.

5. Whether the goods are delivered or not, or if the goods are returned in a return operation. Payments are received and credited according to whether or not they are returned.

6. All items sold automatically in the vending machine are displayed to customers so that they can easily view them. It will be done.

7. The mechanical structure of the vending machine embodying the present invention is controlled by a computer. It is particularly effective for

Description of preferred specific examples In the drawing, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine embodying the features of the present invention, and FIG. A longitudinal vertical section cut along two lines to show the inside of the vending machine and its main parts in detail. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 1; Figure 4 is a horizontal sectional view taken along line 4-4 in Figure 1, and Figure 5 is a vending machine. a perspective view of a magazine holding articles to be vended, which constitutes one of the essential parts of the Figure 6 shows the case containing the film or videotape that constitutes the goods to be vended. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cartridge, and FIG. 8 is a perspective partial view of a part of the inside of the vending machine. is a horizontal partial view of the central part of Fig. 7, and Fig. 9 is a cut along line 9-9 of Fig. M8. Detailed drawing of part of the magazine, Figure 10 forms one major component of a carriage carrying goods to be vended. A perspective partial view of the working parts of the unit, FIG. 11 taken along line 11-11 in FIG. Figure 12 is a side view of the unit in Figure 10 taken along line 12-12 in Figure 10. 10 and 11, and FIG. 13 shows the modified form of the cap. An end view oriented according to FIG. 3 showing a portion of the carriage, FIG. 14 showing the articles in the carriage. a partial view oriented according to FIG. 8 showing a portion of FIG. 8 including sensing means for sensing; FIG. 15 is a partial view oriented by line 15-15 of FIG. 14 and showing a plurality of sensing means; Figure 16 is a horizontal view similar to Figure 8 but showing the carriage in a different position; The symbol representing customer identification, Figure 18, represents the first step in the selection and vending process. A partial diagram of the electrical circuit, FIG. 19, depicts the different stages in the selection and vending aspects. FIG. 20 is a partial diagram of an electrical circuit representing one stage in the return plane. Partial diagram, FIG. Figure 22 shows the portion of the electrical circuit that responds to the selection step and determines whether the item has been delivered. Figure 23 shows how to determine whether an article has actually been returned to a compartment in a magazine. A partial diagram of the electric circuit used, Figure 24, shows the detection electric circuit that detects the presence of a customer. Diagram, Figure 25 is a diagram of the control buttons and electrical circuit used by the customer, Figure 26 is a diagram of the control button and electric circuit used by the customer. Lines showing computers used in vending machines and key stages in vending operations It is a diagram.

The apparatus and specific components illustrated in the accompanying drawings are specifically designed to carry out the essential functions of the invention. This constitutes a great example. These components include mechanical components, their operating stages and It is concerned with the steps of controlling reading and operation. For example, driving motors and mechanical This automatic vending machine performs the production stage under the control of an electric circuit that itself is controlled by a computer. A vending machine is a mechanical structure whose entire operating program is enabled and utilized by a computer. This is an example.

The specific details of these steps are performed and controlled in a known manner and their descriptions are detailed. There is no need to write it down. This is true for known equipment and well-known functions. This is also true of computers, and the details of these computers are available to anyone. these Both aspects are discussed below and further detailed in the above-identified U.S. patent in the name of the applicant. stated in the application.

To explain in detail with reference to the attached drawings, the mechanical parts of the vending machine are shown in Figure 1 to This is mainly shown in FIG. These diagrams show the main operating components. However, for the sake of convenience, the details have been omitted as much as possible.

The vending machine is generally designated by the reference numeral 30, with a front side 32, a rear side 33, and a right side 34. and the left side 35. The orientation is relative to the customer facing the vending machine as shown in FIG. This orientation is used in connection with the location and operation of various parts and components of a vending machine. tree The cabinet is made up of a compartment 36 covered by a transparent ξ panel 38 and a panel 39. It has a covered compartment 37, which panel 39 is generally designated by the numeral 40. The equipment is equipped with standard gauges, controls and indicators. These controls and indicators are The functions will be explained later.

Vending machines are designed to vend any of a wide range of goods or items. However, in the present invention, the film shown in FIG. 6 and designated generally at 42 is used. It can be applied to fully automated video tape sales. Item 42 is a film i.e. It includes a cartridge surrounding the tape. “Car” used in the present invention The term "IJ-judge" is generally understood to include any item that is sold automatically. should be interpreted. Items are identified individually, one is listed here and the others are listed later. The cartridge may be identified by any of a variety of methods, in which the cartridge is identified by 44.46, and the identification element 44 is located at two locations 44α and 44, which will also be described later. It is divided into b. Cartridge 42 is an otherwise presently known cartridge. Similar to trige. This will also be explained later, but make sure to properly insert the cartridge into the machine. A median line 47 is shown as a reference position for indicating the position of the identification element.

A magazine or storage member 48 is disposed within the compartment 36 and holds a cartridge (V). The magazine has a front side 48 and a rear side 49. The magazine has a simple structure. It has no moving parts and is a static passive part of the machine. The magazine is a simple flat plate. It includes a plurality of shelves 51 of the type, and these shelves have a plurality of shelves 51 suitably fixed by welding. It is mounted and held on a vertical rod. The rod forms a chamber or slot 54 so that they are spaced horizontally. The rods are spaced horizontally according to the desired size and number of chambers. There are three holes in the depth direction from the front to the rear. The front and back of the small room are open. The front end is almost flat.

There may be any suitable number of cells, for example, 40 to 50 books on each shelf. Any suitable number may be used, arranged in eight columns as shown in the figure.

Within the magazine, the chambers are distributed over a large area that constitutes approximately the area of the magazine. This area is covered by and exposed through a transparent panel 38. small When inside the room, the cartridge is exposed to the customer through the open end of the compartment and the panel. Served. There is no small compartment hidden behind the customer, i.e. a cartridge, so the customer is unable to access the machine. You can fully select the cartridges you put inside.

The cartridge is provided with a readable title of the recorded content, which is indicated by numeral 59. The title of the cartridge can of course be observed by the customer, giving the customer the appeal and convenience of identifying the cartridge. I can do it. Furthermore, one feature is that the small chamber is large enough from the front side to the back side. It means being exposed to choose.

The vending machine of the invention removes cartridges from and returns them to the magazine. Contains typical means to do so. In this case, for this purpose carry ') 60 The carriage is driven and controlled by operating components within compartment 37.

Figures 2 to 5 show the general position and characteristics of the carriage and the operating carriage. Details of the unit are shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. Carriage 60 is front and rear The cabinet includes a frame made up of rails 64 and 66, and these rails are It may be a square annular member extending in the lateral direction. These rails have transverse sections at the ends. are connected to each other with A moving guide sleeve 70 is fixed. Uses a single carriage unit 74 However, it is preferable to use a modified type with front and rear carriage units at a later stage. explain.

Carriage unit 74 has a housing attached to frame 62 and provided with side elements 76. 75 (FIG. 14). carried vertically by the ld frame It is movable along the rail on the frame. The carriage is the first or main carriage in the compartment. a shaft mounted under the magazine by the motor 78 and having a connection 94 to the motor; It is driven via the port 92. Another shaft 98 extends above the magazine from the first shaft. These shafts are driven synchronously by an endless chain 100. be done. A placket 102 is secured to the lateral piece 68 of the carriage and is designated at 104. Connected to one run of each chain shown.

The carriage is balanced to facilitate vertical movement and has a case at each end. This cable is fixed to the frame and connected to the cable IJ-106, 107. A weight 108 is fixed to the downwardly facing upper end. The weight is there It has flanges fitted into grooves on both sides. A pair of vertical guide members 1 with T-shaped cross section You will be guided by 09. The guide member is designed so that the weight can be partially placed on it to prevent it from rattling. It can be tilted slightly with respect to the vertical.

The carriage unit 74 has a sleeve 110 that rides on the rail 64 and has a sleeve 110 on the right side 11Q. and is driven horizontally on the carriage frame by the left shaft 112 and 113. , these shafts have a sprocket 115 and an endless chain around the sprocket. chain 116 is guided, and the carriage unit is aligned with one run of the chain 116. It is fixed at the location indicated by number 118. shirt) 112 and 113 are appropriate plastic The motor is driven by a second motor 119 attached to the carriage by the cartridge 120. The driving force of the motor is transmitted via the drive connection 121.

As will be described in detail later, the action of motor 78.119 is based on the selection of the carriage unit. It is aligned for movement to position it in precise alignment with chamber 54. shaft 92 ．． 98.112.113 and sprocket and chain to eliminate play and carry. The units are precisely connected and synchronized to each other so that they line up perfectly in the selected chamber. Ru. FIG. 2 shows different positions of the front carriage unit 74 in the selected compartment. The location is an indication.

Details of the carriage unit 74 are shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, and the motor 1 22 is attached to and supported by the carriage unit, and is connected via the rank and pinion 127. Activate plunger 126. This carriage unit connects to the plunger 126. The slider member 134 includes a continuous slider member 134 including gripper fingers and a It has a normal retraction position forward from the gazine and away from it.

In the illustrated construction, slider member 134 is a side housing element of the carriage unit. 76 and has a lateral piece 137 fixed to the plunger 126. A pair of side plates 136 are included.

A push plate 138 is attached to the extended end of the side plate 136 and engages with the carriage. Group The ripper fingers 128 are mounted on a vertical shaft 139 which is pivotally mounted on a bearing 140 on the side plate. has been done. The gripper fingers extend in opposite directions from the lever on the shaft. 142 and are biased apart from each other by a tension spring 141 connected between them. In response to the solenoid white 43 being extended and recoil between these levers, be moved closer to. The shaft 139 engages with the side plate] 36 and limits that limit the outward movement of the gripper fingers away from each other A stopper 143α is provided.

In this vending or collection operation, Nrenoit"143 will also be described later. is controlled by circuitry and a computer and operates in coordination with the movement of the plunger. It is closed.

To describe the specific stages of operating the carriage unit in a retrieval operation, First, move the hand unit to a position lined up with the selected chamber, and then move the fingers to the non-grasping position. Move the slider member, which is spaced apart by t, backward toward the magazine to make the fingers smaller. Move the fingers into the room, move the fingers closer together to grasp the object between them, and then Retract the feeder member, take the item out of the compartment and into the carriage unit, and place the fingers together. Remove all items by pulling them away and opening the cartridge with the items in the doorway 1. Return to the original position at 29.

The return surface, that is, when returning the article to the vending machine, the gripping fingers 128 are used for gripping action. Push the article into the chamber without moving, then retract the plunger to leave the article in the chamber.

In the format of Fig. 13, which utilizes two carijunins) 144 and 145 for the operation. To put it simply, the front carriage unit 144 is the rear carriage unit. 145 to perform the insertion and retrieval functions. When the motor 122 is activated, The plunger has been moved backwards to remove this unit from the entire cartridge carrier Schnitt. Push the plunger into the chamber where it is positioned and once this is done, release the plunger. return.

The rear carriage unit 145 is connected to a motor 147 supported by the carriage unit. is driven through the rank binion 148.

The plunger occupies the normal retracted position, in which the plunger separates from the magazine. When the plunger is actuated, the plunger is moved forward and the carriage unit is moved into the compartment in which the into the other carriage unit 144. Therefore, after ejecting the item from the chamber, The plunger is again moved to the retracted position. Control of the motor 123 will also be described later.

Referring again to the single carriage unit 74 (FIGS. 10-12), this The carriage unit is carry :) f! : Its original position (Fig. 1, Fig. 4, Fig. 7) ) and in this position the carriage is used to hold the passenger in the It is pulled up through the opening 129f and then inserted again through this window.

In the carriage unit 74, the vertical side elements 76 (FIG. 14) carry the magazine. They are spaced a relatively small distance apart at their inner ends 76α and downwardly, i.e. In other words, the front part of the machine is branched, and there is one space in between that accommodates and holds the cartridge (IJ). 150 is formed. Sweep 150 is open at the rear and the carriage is open. In the movement of the carriage, the open rear end Move in a plane parallel to the plane in front of Jin.

In a typical vending operation, the customer initiates and completes the selection and vending stages described below. Carry according to this:) 60 is the selected carry:) Place the carriage unit in the chamber where you put it. 74 to position it. Next, insert the cartridge into the compartment in the manner described above. Pull out the carriage unit 74 from the (Fig. 7), that is, near the window 129, and the customer can select it in this way. approach the carriage and lift it out. Carriage unit 74 has guide element 151 , this element is positioned horizontally to accommodate the carriage and conveniently return it to the position Hold it in a vertical position. a carriage 60 and a carriage unit 74 thereon; can be driven by any of a variety of means such as motors 78, 119, 122 utilized. I can move. In this case, these motors are of the step type, i.e. advance through a predetermined step in response to an attack. In vending operations, these impacts will be described later. controlled by a computer, which controls the selection and vending aspects. the extent to which the corresponding component is moved to its correct position together with the return surface; Each motor is programmed to produce a predetermined number of impulses to drive it.

Operational Selection - Using various display and sensing elements on the vending and return surfaces. child These elements can be used, for example, to detect that a carriage has been returned by a customer. Determine whether it is correct. The cartridge is placed in the carriage by the customer. identify specific cartridges that have been removed or returned to designated compartments, and other miscellaneous It works in a variety of ways, including in full steps. As mentioned before, Kerr) The IJ edge is provided with sensing elements 44, 46 (Fig. 6), which also This is also shown in FIGS. 14 to 16. The lower part 44α of the element 44 is a simple A reflector may be sufficient, while the upper part 44h is an identification element such as a zebra stripe pattern. good. Any of a variety of identification sensing elements can be used.

In the illustrated embodiment, sensing element 46 (FIG. 6) is configured as shown in FIGS. 6 and 15. visual aids that allow customers and other persons to visually identify the It contains numbers that can be read by the senses, and the individual exponents of the numbers are used as sensing elements. These essentials A plurality of pairs of cooperating sensors 153 are provided in the carriage for use with the Vertically spaced positions on the front edge of the side elements 76 of the housing 75 of the knit 74 Each pair of sensors is shown in detail in Figure 15. They are lined up horizontally. These pairs are α, bs cs ds tk so Each is added and individually identified by the same reference numeral.

Another advantageous feature of the vending machine of the invention is that it accommodates the articles (cartridges 42) and This vending machine has been refurbished from its original condition as originally manufactured by the manufacturer. This means that it can be used with only slight changes. The cartridge shown in Figure 6 is It hasn't changed structurally. The sensing element 44 is a simple piece of foil attached to the cartridge case. The cartridge often has a foil-containing profile during its initial manufacture. Ru. Similarly, sensing element 46 may simply be a piece of foil affixed to the cartridge cage.

When using a vending machine for the first time, the vending operation and return operation must be separated and distinguished. There is no need for any correlation between these operations, and any operation can be performed without performing the other operation. Ru. However, in many cases customers are afraid before selecting a new cartridge. For convenience or perhaps a new cart :) For fully automatic sales, the previous cart In order to gain credit by returning the cartridge, the user returns the previous cartridge. To explain the invention , these two operations are treated separately, and therefore the order in which they are performed is free. Ru.

In terms of control and operation, for example when a customer returns a cartridge, the customer Pass the cartridge through the sensor 129 and place it into the carriage unit 74. 3α (Figs. 14 and 15) is the sensing element 4 which can be a simple reflecting mirror element as described above. Works together with 4α. At this stage there is a cartridge. The 20th and 20th It is shown in FIG. 22 and is used in the control circuit described later.

Whether the returned cartridge is genuine or not, i.e. it has not been sold before from the machine. Of course, it is necessary for the vending machine to determine whether the ,= using the sensing element 44b for the purpose of a pair of sen? -153b (Fig. 15 ), and at this stage refer again to the control circuit in Figure 22, which will be explained below. Ru.

The number on the sensing element is used to identify each individual cartridge. Illustrated example In this case, cartridges are identified by the number ``264J'' and these indices are determined by well-known methods. It can be of any desired shape used for sensing purposes. The identified cartridge is in the carriage. When located within unit 74 (FIG. 15), sensor 153c detects the first index. The next pair of sensors 153d is aligned with “2” and the next pair of sensors 153d is aligned with the second index “6” and the third pair The sensor 153e is aligned with the third index "4". Arranging the various sensing elements in this way When the corresponding circuit section is lined up, the public funds are energized so that the operation step can be carried out, especially if the item is specified. Move the cartridge to the chamber in the magazine where it is located.

When carriage unit 74 is in its original position (Fig. 8), this unit The cartridge is displaced laterally to the right beyond the engine and faces the stop plate 15.4. from the carriage in this direction.

The carriage unit 74 has an additional sensor 15 at the inner end 76α of the left-hand element 76. 5 (Figure 6), these sensors are equipped with a carriage unit located inside the chamber. It cooperates with sensing element 76 when the unit is located in this chamber. These sensors 155 is closed to the magazine and therefore to the carriage within this chamber. 44a on the carriage and thus in a position to cooperate exactly with the sensing element 44α on the carriage. this Utilizing the feature that the cartridge is inserted into its own chamber and thus the cart Reno:) I'm sure I energized the circuit to return it to its original position.

The sensing elements described above on the cartridge and the sensors on the carriage and their associated 10 to 12 and the carriage unit 74 in FIG. It is used together with the front unit 144.

The above description covers the mechanical structure of the machine and some of its mechanical and electrical effects. Although related, the following description provides specific and detailed control functions and in particular the commands described below. electronic controllers, including in particular computers.

Referring again to FIG. 1, especially the controller 4 mentioned above (considered as one group. The controller may be any suitable known computer 15, such as the Ampoule Model IIθ. 6, but other types of computers may also be used, and the various computers listed above may be used. It can be programmed to perform the functions described below. Computer 156 is a self-sufficient unit It may be convenient to have small units or components at various locations in the structure. You may do so. Computer 156 is externally exposed for observation by customers or others. It has 158 exposed screens. The computer is a set of push buttons operated by the customer. It also has a button or key 160 located within the cabinet for use by personnel. It also has one set of pushbuttons or keys 162 that cannot be used by customers. is preferred. Control) The ξ channel 39 has various other features and valuable parts such as money, coupons, etc. 164 for receiving items such as slots 164 for receiving items. If you wish, cash voucher 17 A cash voucher control unit that uses cash vouchers that are paired with slots 168 that receive 0. can be used. Control/ξnel also received an identification card (ID) 174. It also has lot 172.

As stated in the above-mentioned US patent application in the name of the applicant, each customer An identification number is assigned and the customer must enter this number into the machine to operate the machine. do. This can be done by pressing the corresponding pushbutton i.e. key 16 (l or by pressing the By inserting the identification card 174 containing their own identification number, When a card is inserted into the machine, it has an element representing the item. Perform Noh.

Also, as described in the above-mentioned U.S. patent application, valuable parts 166 are used to operate the machine. or establish proof of trust. Such trust shall be arranged between the customer and the operator of the machine. effectively incorporated into the customer's identification document, completing the electrical circuit as far as this feature is concerned, In the absence of such trust, valuable parts 166 may be used to complete equivalent portions of the circuit. You need to insert it.

In Fig. 17, you can confirm your identity by pressing the push button 166 or inserting your identification card. A symbol 177 is shown which generally represents the identification feature being verified. The symbol is a push button. A plurality of elements 170f that may represent a tongue 160 or an element 176. No. 170 is shown in various parts of the illustrated circuit, and in this circuit the symbols are mechanical. Indicates that you have entered your identification.

A control panel is designated generally at 161 for specific operations such as selection, reversal, etc. and other pushbuttons or keys, and their individual operations are designated by the same reference numerals with the additions of α and b. Add and distinguish.

In the operation of a vending machine, assume that the first step is as shown in Figure 18. Ru. This figure includes an electrical circuit element 179 and a "select" pushbutton 161α. . A valuable piece 166 is inserted in series with this selection push button and the identification symbol 177. element 180 representing the presence of a signal certificate for a specific customer. 81 is an indication. These two elements are in parallel and both in series with the other element.

After entering your identification information, insert a piece of value or confirm your credentials, then press the button. Complete circuit element 179 between terminal points 182 and 183 by pressing button 16112. and this circuit will then act to energize another part of the circuit. Ru.

Figure 19 shows the various presses activated to select all of a particular cart list. Included in circuit element 1841 energized by button 160 . This type of circuit is known When the desired push button is pressed, circuit element 184 forms part of computer 156. The control unit 185 is energized via a control unit 185. For cartridges shown in Figure 6 In the example described above, the pushbuttons r2J, r6J and "4" are pressed down.

When the selection step is performed, a signal is transmitted to the controllers of the motors 78, 119 to control these motors. are advanced by a corresponding number of steps, and these motors move the cartridge through the corresponding number of steps in the magazine. Move to the small room where Circuit element 184 is connected to terminal 186 at terminal 183 in FIG. The opposite terminal 188 can be connected to another circuit element.

Once the customer has completed the above selection steps, the computer 156 will control the following detailed steps. Do the floors. That is, the motor 122 (Fig. 10) is fully energized and the pusher 126 is activated. The advancing plunger moves the slider member 134, which slider member The gripper fingers are spread out and extended into the chamber, and then the gripper fingers are moved closer together. Grasp the cartridge, then reverse the motor and retract the plunger to remove the grip. Spread the ripper fingers to release the cartridge.

Next, drive the motor 78.119 to return the carriage to its original position (Figure 2). allows the cartridge to be taken out by lifting it all the way through the entrance/exit window 129.

When operating a machine continuously, the sequence of steps is primarily one that completes one step before the next. Control to start floor. That is, for example, the chamber in which the carriage is selected Once reached, the mechanical positioner begins energizing motor 122 and plunger 126 reaches its fully advanced position, the gripping action of the fingers begins and the motor is reversed. When the plunger reaches a sufficiently retracted position, the motor 78.119 is activated. start and return the carriage to its original position. This sequential step control action and other control actions This is a well-known process and is carried out by the computer 156. Therefore, such Although we do not believe it is necessary to explain the order in detail, the following description does not provide a complete depiction of these stages. and its illustration in FIG. 26.

On the return side, the operation steps are similar to those on the vending side, but the timing and the direction is opposite. On the return side, the customer inserts the cartridge into the window as previously mentioned. 129 and return it to the carriage unit 74 (Fig. 7) and place the cartridge in a suitable position. Orientation or return position. The sensing element 44 (sixth ) and the specific location of the sensing element on the cartridge. Figure 6 As can be seen, the sensing element is below the midline 47 and the cartridge is shown in FIG. When properly positioned and oriented as shown, the sensing element 44α is in the lower position and the sensor Sir 153α (FIG. 15) is located next to it. If you reverse the cartridge for example , the sensing element 44α is near the top and is no longer lined up with the sensor 153α, and the machine is prevent it from functioning any longer.

As mentioned earlier, the cartridge returned must be the one you specified. Obviously, sensing element 44b is used for this purpose. Status of ownership The proof is contained in this element and is correctly displayed in the cartridge (Figure 7). When placed, sensor 153b (FIG. 15) lines up with sensing element 44b and connects the electrical circuit. The corresponding parts are thereby energized.

FIG. 20 includes circuit elements 190'i representing the functions of sensing elements 44α, 44b. Ru. This circuit includes the "return" button 161b, the sensor 153α, and the sensor 153. It includes α. When the cartridge is in the correct position in the carriage, the sensing element allows the circuit to be closed via the contact sensor and then presses the "return" button 1 61bi completes the circuit element 190. This circuit element 190 is the other part of the circuit. Terminal element 196.198fr: Contains, which connects to the corresponding terminal element of the part.

A sensing element 46 acts in conjunction with the elements 44α, 44b which can now be described. The index is sensed as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 and described above. Various elements are If the other parts of the circuit are correct, press the pushbutton 161b (Fig. 20). If it is in this condition, the cartridge will start returning 1krA.

In response to depositing money, perform a vending operation or a return operation to the customer. I wonder if kh meru. Referring to FIG. 21 in connection with this feature, in this figure The circuit element 200 includes an element 180 (see also 16 in FIG. 18), an identification symbol 177, and a click. It includes a legit unit 181 in series. Valuable piece 16 in element 180 6, the circuit element 200 is completed, so you can either put the cartridge back in or do it automatically. Regardless of whether it is a commercial sale, enter the identification number incorporated in symbol 177 to determine the monetary price. The appropriate credit is entered into the credit unit 181. Return and vending elements It will be appreciated that it is parallel to credit unit 181.

On the return surface, a single gear +JE > unit 74 (Figs. In the case of (Fig.), the specific steps and movements to be performed are:). and sensing by the sensing element 44α to determine the presence or absence of the returned article; The sensing element 44h senses and senses whether the article is correct or not. Sensing the index ``264J'' of the knowledge element 46 and motor 78.119'!i'- energize the cartridges together or sequentially and place the carriage in the compartment where the cartridges are designated. and move the silanja 126 so that it can fit into all the chambers. Activating and motor 7 & 119'fr: activating again and carriage This includes moving the to its original position.

On the vending side, there are specific steps and detailed movements that need to be done, as well as selection presses. pushing the carriage unit 74 to the selected compartment and moving the carriage unit 74 to the selected compartment; a sensing element to determine whether a cartridge is present in the and expanding the gripper fingers to extend them into the slide member 134' and the chamber; Reversing the motor includes operating the motor 78.119 in the opposite direction.

When using two cartridge units 144.145'i, certain stages (carriage) 1 600 stages of carriage towards and away from the chamber Similar to the floor, but when the carriage is in the chamber, the steps and movements are different on the return plane. Only the steps and movements described above in connection with the case of a single carriage unit are carried out; During vending, the gripper fingers 135' enter the slider member 134. By moving the slider member forward with the cartridge in the expanded state until retracting the slider member to retract it into the carriage from the This includes deenergizing and causing the tension spring 141 to spread the fingers. Then the camera Return :) to its original position.

FIG. 22 shows a pair of contacts 20 for operations related to handing over a cartridge to a customer. A circuit element 202 containing 4 is shown. Also shown in this figure is the arrow 208. The carriage unit 74 is shown approaching its original position. Kya When the carriage unit reaches its original position, the carriage unit engages the contacts 206. to close the circuit element. The circuit element includes a delay device 210, the delay device Normally, the circuit is closed following the set delay time. The circuit elements are also normally closed. A good signal is a red light with a switch 212 and a display that says "No Delivery", for example. A light 214 is included.

Switch 212 is actuated by an auxiliary circuit element or relay 216, which The relay includes a solenoid 218 that opens a switch when energized. auxiliary times When the carriage element 216 has a cartridge in the carriage and the carriage is in its original position, Sensor 15 positioned at Cartlitz:) 42 to sense sensing element 44α 3α is included.

The operation of the device of FIG. 22 is as follows. That is, switch 212 is closed. Position and carry:) 74 reaches the original position and the carriage delays contact 206 closing. A circuit including device 210 and signal light 214 is completed. In this state, there is no charge in the carriage. present when no cartridge is present, so switch 212 remains closed.

Therefore, the signal lights are turned on and the customers observe and notify the management. Perform the appropriate steps. However, in this case, the signal light remains lit indefinitely. When the set delay time ends by intervening a delay device, It is desirable to open it.

However, when the cartridge reaches its original position, the cartridge remains in the carriage. When present, circuit element 202 and auxiliary circuit element 216 connect contact 204 and sensing element 44a to prevent this lighting. Circuit elements are connected to other parts of the main circuit. It includes a terminal 222 for connection to the minute.

The machine also ensures that returned cartridges are returned to precisely designated compartments. It also includes the means. This means is shown at number 23 and is connected to the carriage unit 74. The cartridge includes circuitry 224 associated with the cartridge. In this diagram is shown by a part of the side element 76 of the carriage unit, which part is part of the magazine. Near the rear. As mentioned above, each cartridge occupies a specific chamber within the magazine. The chamber itself is probably numbered, and the cartridge is designated by that number. returned to the assigned small room. Kartlitz:) When returning to normal, Kartlitz:) t-a designated cubicle according to the signals entered into the computer when the passenger enters the carriage; to ensure that the cartridge has been returned to its corresponding compartment. For this purpose, the step shown in No. 2311 is performed.

The side elements of the carriage unit have a plurality of vertically spaced pairs near their trailing edges. A sensor 226 is provided, and the six pairs of sensors each add α and b%C. are indicated using the same sign and are aligned with the corresponding index of the sensing element “2644”. be. The signal is transmitted to the computer through the circuit elements, and the computer and the circuit elements is therefore further acted upon in the next step of the operation. Next steps in this case This is done by returning the plunger 126 into the carriage unit 74 (Fig. 12). cormorant. When the syranger so returns, it acts to close contacts 234 of auxiliary circuit element 236. Complete the circuit through the closed computer and proceed to the next operational step, i.e. if the cartridge If the cartridge is returned, the contacts will perform the next operating step and return the cartridge to its original position. 232t-supported. The auxiliary circuit element 236 includes a terminal element for connecting to other circuits. 238 is provided.

Detector 239 of circuit element 240 is shown in FIG. This detector is known It is a type of human body detector that detects the presence of a customer in front of the machine in the position where it is operated. It is a human body detector. When the customer is in this position, the detector energizes the operating circuit, but the customer leaves, the detector deenergizes the entire circuit.

FIG. 25 shows pushbutton/241 within circuit element 242, which button serves much the same general purpose as detector 239, i.e., when the customer is in a position to make a selection. When the customer presses the button, the operating circuit is energized, and when the customer releases the button, the entire circuit is de-energized. be done. The devices of FIGS. 24 and 25 are used alternately.

When using either of the devices shown in Figures 24 or 25, the overall effect will be the operating steps described above. If the customer leaves the machine before exiting the floor, the entire circuit and machine will return to its original state. can act in full response to new selection procedures.

FIG. 26 diagrammatically shows the computer 256 and the functional stages it controls. It is. All the functional steps are shown in this figure and as mentioned above, the return plane and the selection/auto It operates independently from the sales aspect. For convenience, first set to revert stage 1 and then select /Continuing with the vending aspect.

A prior art power supply is shown at 244, and the computer can perform the various steps described above. is programmed to control it in a known manner. In the graph of Figure 26 These stages are shown in a general way related to the computer itself, and these stages Pulses for performing and controlling the signals are derived from the computer and transmitted through circuitry 246. Ru. The computer itself is of a known type and can be programmed virtually infinitely. Therefore, we believe there is no need to describe this stage of operation in further detail.

A similar stage to that described in connection with FIG. 26 in connection with the two-unit carriage of FIG. The floor is computer-controlled and performs a set of steps, but there is no need to describe them in detail. I believe not.

As mentioned earlier, the structure of a vending machine and the arrangement of its components depend on the operation, i.e. Complete computer control and operation over all program patterns Particularly suitable. Computers follow mechanical properties and customer-initiated operating patterns. Suitable for programming virtually unlimited information to control and operate machines.

One of the operating aspects must be associated with the operation of the drive motor.

Angle the arm to restore and return the cartridge instead of using a step motor You can set up your computer to move both vertically and horizontally. These operating steps are performed by the computer in response to information equivalent to the identification of each individual cartridge. It can be entered into the data and implemented.

Another aspect of the operation needs to be related to Cartolino :) Job.

Various identifications can optionally be used. For example, a customer's own notes entered into a computer. Press the button according to the position in the magazine or insert the customer's ID card. Depending on the customer's own ID display, the cartridge can be identified according to the customer's identification. The cartridge can be returned by the customer to the computer according to this program. Call up the information you entered earlier and return the cartridge to its appropriate compartment. cartridge The means of identification of the Izumi with any arbitrary thing. Simple reflective elements are sufficient.

The operating features incorporated into the vending machine are such that the record is on the card withdrawn by the customer. If the card that is withdrawn is later damaged or otherwise intact, If it turns out that the current customer is not in the same state, it is possible to identify the previous customer of the current customer, and based on this information, Management can determine whether the damage was caused by a previous customer or a current customer. It is. After the current owner returns the cartridge, this fact can be transferred to the computer. Enter this field to remove it from the previous customer's record but leave it valid for the current customer's record. Therefore, when a later customer approaches a similar combination of facts, it is the same as in the earlier case. You can solve any problem in the same way. Therefore, the record of the last customer is the same as that of the next customer. :) f: A record of the last customer is kept for the time of withdrawal.

Another type of operation entered into the computer program is when the customer makes a selection. Depending on the fact of the selection, the deposit will be debited or the selected consideration will be debited. If the specified compartment is empty and the cartridge is empty for the cartridge that has been paid and selected. If the item is not delivered, the amount corresponding to the selection will be credited to the customer's payment. That's true. Therefore, if the selected cartridge is not available, an amount will be credited. There will be no situation where the customer's debit is recorded without being paid.

Yet another important feature is the safety aspect, which can be achieved automatically using random numbers. It is irrelevant to the customer's intention to control or perform the sales operations. actually used The use of computer elements with potential number ranges beyond the range of identification numbers is preferable. For example, a particular vending machine or facility has 3,000 or = 1 ．． You can enter the identity of OO0 people, but that number, for example 100,000 people. He has twice the ability. If the identity is not entered, then the random When a number is entered, it is likely that the number is not the number assigned to the identified customer.

If you enter such a number, for example 1N1 or twice, there will be no serious consequences. However, if the password is entered three times, a warning will be issued, preferably an audible warning.

This customer himself knows why the warning was issued, but outsiders do not, and if it happens again, Once something like this happens, the person will probably hear it, but it will be difficult for outsiders to hear it. Make excuses that don't matter. However, if the same person warns you twice or thrice, If you receive a message, you will clearly be obsessed with outsiders, especially the vending machine owners, and you will not be able to follow them. I don't feel like visiting the site where the machine is installed again.

The particular means or components within the computer that carry out said operational steps may be e.g. , a digital encoder or an analog potentiometer. De The digital encoder can be placed at each desired location, for example at each cell location. For example, the cartridge unit or equivalent element may include a sensing element. When a child passes by this location, a signal is generated to identify that location as the desired location, and the controller perform the corresponding action on the computer. For analog potentiometers, advancing the potentiometer in a forward direction by an amount commensurate with the movement of the member being controlled; When the potentiometer advances the desired amount, the computer terminates its movement.

This movement of the member generates a continuous or analog signal to the computer. , the computer erases or cancels the setup in this state when you put the part back. . Both of these operations are known and the operating steps described above are consistent with the nature of the vending machine of the present invention. It can be applied to the specific example shown in the figure.

Engraving (no changes to the content) Engraving (no changes to the content) Engraving (no changes to the content) Engraving (no changes to the content) Corrected translation submission shop (Article 184-7, Paragraph 1 of the Patent Act) September 2, 1986 1. Display of patent application PCT/US85102570 2. Name of the invention vending machine and method 3. Patent applicant Address: Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA.

West Main Street 4235 Name: AB M Industry 's Incorporated 4, Agent Address: Room 206, Shin-Otemachi Building, 2-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 5. Submission date for amendment March 26, 1986 Engraving (no changes to the content) Scope of patent claims 1. Automatically sell cartridges to customers and receive them when the customer swallows the cartridges. a device in which the cartridge supports a sensing element for individual I/C identification thereof; The device has a plurality of chambers and functions, i.e., without moving parts, is immobile and stationary, and has a magazine. allows the cartridge to be inserted into and removed from the cartridge by independent means. and a magazine configured to support a cartridge therein; Place the cartridge between the original location within reach of the customer and the cartridge and each compartment. each selectively relative to each chamber to move between the second position and the second position; a carriage that is movable and includes actuating means for so moving the carriage; a drive means for moving the cartridge between the positions and a drive means for moving the cartridge between the positions; The actuator actuates to sense the sensing element of each individual cartridge, which causes the driver to the cartridges from their original positions in the chambers corresponding to their respective cartridges. , moves the cartridge into its corresponding chamber, and then moves the carriage back to its original location. and control means for moving the magazine to the position of the magazine. Characterized by the fact that there is no mark and the chamber is identified only for that location within the magazine. Device.

2. Align the carriage and cartridge so that the sensing element of the carriage is in the sensing position. It is interrelated to have a return position within the rigidity, The control means includes a sensor which cooperates with the sensing element when the cartridge is in its return position. including the sensing element and the sensor causing the control means to control the drive means and back. Claim 1, wherein the control means is disabled if the cartridge is not in the position. Device.

3. The cartridge has a plurality of said sensing elements, each at a spaced apart position. and a sensor of the device cooperates with one of the sensing elements of the cartridge to place the cartridge in said position. Claim 2 includes a set for determining the presence of a ridge. equipment.

4. The cartridge has a plurality of said sensing elements each spaced apart from each other; A sensor located in the cartridge cooperates with one of the sensing elements of the cartridge to detect the position of the cartridge relative to the device. Claim 2 includes a set for determining the authenticity of the property of the equipment.

5. The cartridge has a plurality of sensing elements each spaced apart from each other, and The sensor needs to sense the cartridge relative to the chamber in which the cartridge is designated. 3. The device of claim 2, comprising a set of cooperating elements.

6. Some of the sensors in the device contain a group spaced apart from each other, thereby actuation for sensing correspondingly spaced sensing elements of the cartridge in the retracted position; 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the sensing element of the cartridge comprises an index. .

7. The sensor detects the cartridge identification sensing element when the cartridge is in the return position. a return that acts to sense and thereby control the movement of the carriage to each chamber; When the cartridge is in the chamber, the identification sensing element on the cartridge is likely to be detected. This causes a configuration in the cartridge that acts to control the movement of the carriage to its original position. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a fourth set of digits.

8. The magazine has a front face in a vertical plane with the end of the chamber open, and the chamber is at the front end. The magazine is open throughout its dimensions and includes a shelf forming the floor of the compartment. , the carriage comprises a single unit having a floor and an open rear end and is located in a compartment. When the carriage is open, the open rear end of the carriage and the open front of the chamber are almost continuous with the carriage. The carrier has release positions spaced apart from each other and grips offset in direction from each other. Actuating means including gripper fingers movable in opposite directions between the gripping position and the gripping position are incorporated. If the operating means, /IJ, and A fingers are in the release position, insert the cartridge into the cassette. Push the cartridge into the small chamber from the rigid unit and place the gripper fingers in the gripping position to remove the cartridge. The patent claim has the function of gripping the carriage and drawing it from the small chamber into the carriage unit. Devices in scope 1.

9. The chamber has a clear and unobstructed border and the cartridge has no locking 9. The device of claim 8, wherein the device is loosely positioned without any blocking effect.

10. The structure is entirely static with no moving parts and is open to the front of the magazine. Magazines with multiple chambers and cartridges directed toward or away from the magazine. A key is provided for moving the cartridge between the transport means and the respective compartment. 1. A device for automatically selling cartridges, characterized in that it is equipped with a cartridge means.

11. The magazine forms the shelf of the chamber and is mounted on a vertical rod forming the side wall of the chamber. 11. The apparatus of claim 10 including a number of vertically spaced plates.

12. Automatically sell cartridges to customers, and when the customer returns them, receive the cartridges and return them to the customer A device that supports sensing elements that individually identify cartridges and that allows the customer to Place the cartridge between the carriage and the chamber relative to its original position and each chamber. a carriage movable between a second position and a control means; The means α) A means of identifying and recording customers, and b) Receiving valuable parts from customers and their prices. a means of recording the amount on the customer's credit; C) To automatically sell cartridges in response to customers inserting valuable parts d) means actuated by the customer's selection; To record the price of valuable parts independently of the vending machine, the customer can select and means for activating the device.

13) When in its original position, the carriage can receive the cartridge returned by the customer. It acts to return the returned cartridge to the magazine, The zero means is independent of movement of the carriage from its original position to the specified compartment. a special feature which acts to record to the customer the price of the valuable parts corresponding to the returned cartridges. The apparatus according to claim 12.

14) Automatically sell cartridges to customers and receive them when the customer returns the cartridges. is a device that a stationary magazine having chambers distributed over predetermined horizontal and vertical dimensions; A vertically movable frame and a frame that is attached to and supported by the frame and moves horizontally on the frame. carriage means including a dynamic carriage unit; means for vertically moving the frame; and a counterweight means fixed to the frame and assisting in moving it upwards. A device characterized by:

15. Assign an identification code number to the customer and place an identification stamp on the cartridge. and recording the customer's identification code number in response to the customer's presentation; Recording the customer's credit; Cartridges that are automatically sold in response to a customer presenting a carriage identification stamp Selling cartridges independently of holding collateral equivalent to cartridges A method for automatically selling cartridges, the method comprising:

16. Claim No. 1 in which a credit is recorded in response to a customer presenting a valuable piece. Method of Section 15.

17. Decide the credit price in advance and allocate the credit amount to the customer if there are no genuine valuable parts. 16. The method of claim 15 for lending by using

18. Assign a designated location to each cartridge, identify this location, and The patent application includes recording the loan to a customer without returning the truck to its assigned location. The method described in Item 15 of the scope of the request.

19. This includes recording the cartridge as loaned to the customer even though the cartridge is not handed over to the customer. The method of claim 15.

20. Locate the cartridge with the identification mark in place, and remove the cartridge. The patent claims that the cartridge is returned to its designated compartment only when the cartridge is in the return position. The method of scope item 15.

21. The chambers are distributed over almost the entire dimension of the magazine and the carriage is visible. The open end is placed on the front side of the magazine, and the device Contains an enclosing cabinet, with the cabinet covering the entire cubicle and the cover inside the cubicle on its front side. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, including a transparent panel exposing the cartridge.

22. The small chamber is slightly overlapped relative to the depth of the cartridge from the front side to the rear side. This allows all of the cartridges placed in the magazine to be seen through the transparent panel. The apparatus of claim 21 observed.

Procedural amendment (formality) %formula% 1.Display of the incident PCT/US85102570 2. Name of the invention vending machine and method 3. Person who makes corrections Relationship to the incident: Applicant address Name: AB M Industries, Inc. Shin Otemachi Building Room 206 5. Date of amendment order: April 14, 1988 (shipment date) 6. Subject of amendment (1) Prescribed document stating the applicant's representative name (2) Power of attorney and translation (3) Translation of the specification and claims written by type printing (4) Translation of drawings Sentence 7. Contents of correction As shown in the attached sheet (in addition, there is no change in the contents of the documents in (3) and (4). 1.Display of the incident PCT/US85102570 2. Name of the invention vending machine and method 3. Person who makes corrections Relationship to the incident: Applicant address Name: AB M Industries, Inc. 4. Agent Address: Room 206, Shin-Otemachi Building, 2-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 56 Date of amendment order: April 14, 1988 (shipment date) 6. Subject of amendment Type-printed translation of the claims international search report

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[Claims] 1. Ensure that items or cartridges are individually identified and It is a cartridge vending machine that allows you to return cartridges, and it also has multiple compartments. The magazine, the original position for delivering the cartridge to the customer, and the carriage for the cartridge. and a second position for each compartment to selectively move between the respective compartments. a carriage for moving the carriage between these two positions, a drive means for moving the carriage between these two positions, and an automatic and means for controlling the drive means in response to inputting an identification information signal to the vending machine. Etenaru Cartridge Vending Machine. 2. Claim 1 in which the sensing elements are used together with cartridges each having a cartridge. In the cartridge vending machine described in Section 1, the carriage receives the cartridge from the customer. can be loaded, the cartridge is in the return position, and the sensing element on the cartridge is Located in the sensing position, the cartridge vending machine is interlocked with the sensing element of the cartridge. Equipped with a sensing sensor, the sensor and sensing element are activated when the cartridge is in the return position to enable the response means and activate the response means when there is no cartridge in the return position. Cartridge vending machine to prevent it from operating. 3. Works with a cartridge that has multiple sensing means spaced apart from each other A cartridge vending machine according to claim 2, wherein a sensor in the vending machine is provided. has a pair of sensing elements in the cartridge that interact with one of the cartridge's sensing elements and are located at spaced apart locations. A cartridge vending machine that determines that there is a cartridge in. 4. Works with a cartridge that has multiple sensing means spaced apart from each other A cartridge vending machine according to claim 2, wherein a sensor in the vending machine is provided. has a set of sensors that work with one of the cartridge's sensing elements to direct the cartridge to the vending machine. A cartridge vending machine that determines the authenticity of the contents of the cartridge. 5. Works with a cartridge that has multiple sensing means spaced apart from each other A cartridge vending machine according to claim 2, wherein a sensor in the vending machine is provided. has a set of sensors that work with some of the sensing elements on the cartridge. Cartridge vending system that identifies specific cartridges for the compartments to which they are assigned. Vending machine. 6. Some sensors in cartridge vending machines are used to detect the presence of the cartridge in the return position. Glues actuated at intervals corresponding to each other for sensing spaced sensing elements. loop, and the sensing element of the cartridge consists of a number numeral. Cartridge vending machine according to item 5. 7. The sensor detects the identification sensing element of the cartridge when the cartridge is in the home position. actuated to sense and thereby control the movement of the carriage into its respective compartment. the return assembly on the carriage and the identification of the cartridge when it is in the compartment. to sense another sensing element and thereby control the movement of the carriage to its home position. and a fourth set on the operative carriage. Ji vending machine. 8. The sensor in a cartridge vending machine is attached to and supported by the carriage. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 2. 9. A sensor on the carriage detects when the cartridge is in the compartment. There is a pair of sensing elements that work together to control the movement of the carriage to its home position. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 8. 10. The carriage has a single unit and a unit within the unit that connects the carriage to the unit. The unit can be moved from the selected unit to the selected unit, and from the unit to the selected unit. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 1, further comprising actuating means. 11. The actuating means has a release position in which the opposing clamping fingers are spread, and a release position in which the opposing clamping fingers are pressed against each other. The clamping finger moves between the clamping position and the clamping position, and the actuating means moves between the clamping fingers. in the release position, push the cartridge from the carriage unit into the compartment, and hold it in place. Clamp the cartridge with the fingers in the clamping position, and remove the cartridge from the small chamber. The cartridge vending machine according to claim 10, which can be pulled to a cartridge. . 12. The magazine stands completely still without moving any parts, and the surface that opens both ends of the chamber The carriage unit has an open end and covers the entire front area of the magazine. The open end of the carriage unit is located in front of the front of the magazine or The carriage unit moves within the second plane adjacent to the plane of the chamber and aligns with the small chamber. When mating, ensure that the carriage has an effective continuous open and unobstructed path. A gap is formed between the small chamber and the inside of the carriage unit through the open end of the unit. The cartridge vending machine according to claim 10. 13. The cartridge has an open, unobstructed interface and can also be positioned tightly within the chamber without any anchoring or mooring effects. The cartridge vending machine according to claim 12. 14. The structure is completely stationary without moving any parts, and the compound penetrating the front of the magazine The magazine has several small chamber openings, and the carriage is moved in and out of the magazine. , and said cartridge for moving the cartridge between the carriage means and each of the compartments. A cartridge vending machine comprising a dispensing means. 15. The magazine is mounted on vertical rods that form the shelves of the compartment and define the side walls of the compartment. Claim 14 comprising a plurality of vertically spaced plates attached. Cartridge vending machine described in section. 16. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge vending machine receives customer identification. A means of accepting valuables from customers and recording them, and recording the value on the customer's credit side. and the price recording means has nothing to do with automatic cartridge sales. A cartridge vending machine that operates to record books without any hassle. 17. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge vending machine receives customer identification. A means of accepting valuables from customers and recording them, and recording the value on the customer's credit side. and the credit recording means is provided with means for returning the cartridge from the customer to the return position. In response to returned cartridges, the cartridges are moved from their original location to their assigned compartment. A cartridge vending machine that operates to record a credit to a customer regardless of the transaction. 18. A cartridge vending machine that allows customers to return cartridges. a magazine having compartments distributed over predetermined horizontal and vertical dimensions; A frame that moves vertically and a carriage unit that is installed and supported by the frame and moves horizontally on the frame. means for vertically moving the frame, and a means for moving the frame upwards. and counterweight means fixed to a frame. 19. Set an identification code number for the customer, provide identification, and identify in response to the customer's presentation. Record the code number, record the credit of the customer name, and present the cartridge identification by the customer. Cartridge automatic consisting of selling cartridges in response to Sales method. 20. The card according to claim 19, wherein credit is recorded in response to the customer's valuables. - Tori Tsuji vending method. 21. By determining the credit price in advance and allocating that price to the customer without any tangible value. The cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 19, wherein the credit is recorded by . 22. A cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 19, comprising: Assign the cartridge to a predetermined position, identify this position, and return the cartridge to the assigned position. Cartridge vending machine that is based on crediting customers even if they are not registered. How to sell. 23. A cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 19, comprising: The car consists of a process of crediting the customer even if the customer has not received the azalea. Tritsuji vending method. 24. The cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 19, wherein In response to performing vending control identification, providing an indication to the customer of the selected cartridge; Cartridge vending method that consists of preventing products from being sold. 25. A cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 19, comprising: Set the original position of the cartridge to place the identification on the cartridge in the specified position, and then The process consists of returning the cartridge to its assigned compartment only when the cartridge is in its original location. Cartridge vending method. 26. A cartridge automatic vending method according to claim 21, which comprises: A method for returning cartridges to their assigned compartments only when the cartridges have a predetermined identification. Cartridge vending method consists of several steps. 27. assigning an identification to the cartridge; assigning a predetermined position to the cartridge; and assigns the cartridge identification to the corresponding position, presents the cartridge identification, and A cartridge vending method consisting of the process of selling the same cartridge to a customer. 28. assigning an identification to the cartridge; assigning a predetermined position to the cartridge; and assign the cartridge identification to the corresponding position so that one of the cartridges can be selected by the customer. A cartridge consisting of a process of presenting the cartridge and returning it to the assigned position. Vending method. 29. The chambers are substantially distributed over the dimensions of the magazine and The opening end is provided on the front side of the magazine, and the opening end is provided on the front side of the magazine. The Tsuji vending machine has a cabinet that surrounds the magazine, and the cabinet has a There is a transparent panel on the front side, and all the compartments and the cartridges inside the compartments are exposed through the panel. A cartridge vending machine according to claim 1. 30. The small room is one back that extends from the front to the rear of the cartridge. All cartridges in the magazine are lined up and visible through the transparent panel The cartridge vending machine according to claim 29.