KR100801855B1 - Timmer device for vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A timer device for an automatic vending machine is provided to control the time suitable for the operation time by freely setting the sum of input money. A timer device(100) for an automatic vending machine is composed of an input money recognizing unit(120) connected to a microprocessor(110) processing input information; a switch unit(130) connected to the microprocessor to input information to be set; an outer display unit(140) for displaying the sum of input money, operation state, and finish state and an inner display unit(150) for displaying the set sum of money, operation time, and accumulated sales, which are connected to the microprocessor; an EEPROM(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)(160) connected to the microprocessor to memorize the set information of the switch unit and information displayed on the outer and inner display units, temporally; and an output control unit(170) turned on/off during the operation time displayed on the outer display unit.

Description

Timer device for vending machine {TIMMER DEVICE FOR VENDING MACHINE}

1 is a block diagram showing a timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention.

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100: timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention

110: microprocessor 120: input amount recognition unit

121: bill machine 122: coin machine

130: switch unit SW1: input amount setting

SW2: Operating time adjustment SW3: Accumulated sales aggregate

140: external display unit 141: external display

142: external interface 150: internal display unit

151: internal display 152: internal interface

160: EEPROM 170: output control unit

171: output terminal 180: interrupt unit

The present invention relates to a timer device for a vending machine, and more particularly, a timer for a vending machine which is operated for a predetermined time simultaneously with recording of the cumulative sales count when the input amount is set in the vending machine which is electrically operated and a coin or a banknote is inserted. Relates to a device.

In the modern society, various occupations are created, and as a result, various household appliances are provided to vending machines for easy use as the range of social activities of modern people expands. Moreover, due to the rise in real estate prices, narrow spaces are being used for more efficient residential environments, and expensive home appliances are being used conveniently at coin convenience stores that are open 24 hours a day. The vending machine can use a vending machine that operates for a certain amount of time, such as massage, self-washing machine, computer, exercise equipment, children's toy play equipment, etc. In addition, the washing machine and dryer used in the laundromat also operates for a predetermined time when coins or bills are put in, and then the power is automatically cut off. Such a vending machine operates simply by shutting off the power after a predetermined time because the power is supplied to the home appliance for a set time corresponding to the amount of the input amount. At this time, a few seconds before the elapsed time or after the elapsed time, a warning sound may be generated to allow the user to re-input a predetermined fee, thereby increasing the sales.

However, there was a difficult problem in not correctly setting the operating time corresponding to the input amount to operate the home appliances. In addition, although the rental business of vending machines has become known as a high revenue source, the number of rental investors has increased.However, since the cumulative sales counting or settlement according to the total amount of usage is not accurate, the profit distribution between the tenant and the tenant when renting the vending machine products is increased. An unclear problem also occurred.

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, to operate the home appliances by a set input amount to cut off the power supply, a timer device for a vending machine that can accurately count and settle the cumulative sales according to the total usage The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an input amount recognition unit for recognizing an input amount of a bill machine and a coin machine, a microprocessor for recognizing and processing an input amount, various switch units connected to the microprocessor, and an input amount And an internal display unit for displaying the operation information of the external display unit and the switch unit displaying the usage time or the remaining time, an EEPROM for temporarily storing the setting information of the switch unit and the information displayed on the external display unit and the internal display unit, and an external unit. Characterized in that the output control unit for turning on / off the power of home appliances.

In this case, the microprocessor is generally composed of a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM, and a RAM, and in this case, it is preferable to use a one chip microprocessor. The switch unit sets input amount setting, operation time adjustment and cumulative sales aggregate.

In addition, the external display unit displays the standby mode, input amount display, operation display, completion display, etc., and the internal display unit displays the set value display, operation time display, cumulative sales display. In addition, the EEPROM does not lose the input information even in the event of a power failure temporarily stores information required by the system, such as setting amount storage, operation time storage, and cumulative sales.

In addition, the output control unit turns on / off the power of the external home appliance for a predetermined time.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings such that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention.

As shown, the timer device 100 for a vending machine according to the present invention includes a microprocessor 110, an input amount recognition unit 120, a switch unit 130, and an external / internal display unit.

(140,150), EEPROM 160, interrupt unit 180 and output control unit 170.

The microprocessor 110 preferably uses one chip, and the type of product is not limited thereto. The input amount recognition unit 120 composed of the banknote machine 121 and the coin machine 122 is pulled up by R1 and R2 to the microprocessor 110 for calculating and outputting the input information, and C1, The input signal bypassed by C2 is connected, and the switch unit 130 for setting input amount setting SW1, operating time adjustment SW2, and cumulative sales aggregate SW3 also passes through R3 and C3 to pass through the microprocessor. Connected to 110. In addition, the microprocessor 110 includes an external display unit 140 for displaying a standby mode, an input amount display, an operation display, and a completion display, and an internal display unit 150 for displaying a setting amount display, an operation time display, and a cumulative sales display. Is output. In this case, the external / internal display units 140 and 150 may include an external / internal display 141 and 151 and an external / internal interface 142 and 152. In addition, the setting information of the switch unit 130 and the external display unit 140 and the internal display unit

The microprocessor makes an EEPROM 160 which temporarily stores information displayed on 150.

The signal connected to 110 is turned on / off during the operation time displayed on the external display 141, and is connected to R4 and amplified by the Q1 transistor to output the RY relay and the output terminal.

An output control unit 170 composed of 171 is connected to the microprocessor 110. Here, it is characterized by consisting of an interrupt unit 180 to monitor the situation of the home appliance used for the vending machine connected to the output control unit 170 to shut down the power by recognizing the tilt or jam and emergency situation.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention.

Applying power to the device clears the entire system to an initializing state (S1, S2).

Then, the microprocessor 110 checks the input state of the switch unit 130 (S3) and then stores the changed data in the EEPROM (S5) and displays it on the internal display unit S6. Recognizing the input of the coin or bill in the (S7) and then display (S8) on the external display unit 140, and operates the output control unit 170 (S9) and ends (S10).

Referring to the action according to the invention configured as described above in detail as follows.

First, the input amount setting SW1 and the operation time adjustment SW2 of the switch unit 130 connected to the microprocessor 110 for processing the input information signal are set. In this case, the setting contents are displayed on the internal display unit 150. When the setting is completed, when a predetermined amount of money is input into the input amount recognition unit 120 including the bill machine 121 and the coin machine 122, the amount of money input to the external display unit 140 and the time to operate the display are displayed. At the same time, the changed input information is stored in EEPROM.

In addition, the output control unit is turned on and off as much as the display of the operation time to operate various vending machines connected to the output terminals, such as massagers, self-washing machines, computers, exercise equipment, children's toys, karaoke equipment, washing machines and dryers. Let's go. In addition, the switch unit

When the cumulative sales aggregate SW3 of 130 is set, the internal display unit 150 accurately accumulates or calculates the cumulative sales according to the usage amount.

As described above, the timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention has an advantage of freely setting the input amount of money to appropriately adjust a time corresponding to an operation time.

In addition, there is an advantage that the profit distribution between the landlord and the lessee when renting products for vending machines is clear by the cumulative sales counting and settlement according to the exact total usage.

What has been described above is merely an embodiment of a timer device for a vending machine according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the following claims. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field of the present invention will have the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various modifications can be made.

Claims (3)

An input amount recognition unit 120 connected to the microprocessor 110 for processing input information and recognizing a bill or a coin, a switch unit 130 connected to the microprocessor 110 for inputting information to be set; And, the external display unit 140 for the input amount display, operation display, completion display, and the internal display unit 150 for setting value display, operation time display, cumulative sales display is connected to the microprocessor 110, An EEPROM 160 for temporarily storing setting information of the switch unit 130 and information displayed on the external display unit 140 and the internal display unit 150 is connected to the microprocessor 110, and the external display unit Timer device for a vending machine, characterized in that it comprises an output control unit 170 that is turned on / off (ON / OFF) during the operation time indicated in (140). The method of claim 1, The switch unit 130 is a timer device for a vending machine, characterized in that consisting of a switch for setting the input amount (SW1), operating time adjustment (SW2), cumulative sales aggregate (SW3). The method of claim 1, The timer for the vending machine further comprises an interrupt unit 180 connected to the microprocessor 110 to cut off the tilt state, the jam, or the power of the output control unit 170 in an emergency. Device.

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