KR102079447B1 - Apparatus and method of electric circuit selling - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for selling electricity for supplying electricity to a large number of customers outdoors, such as a busy downtown area.
Electrical sales apparatus for supplying electricity to use the electricity in the outdoors according to an embodiment of the present invention and a plurality of outlets for supplying electricity, a guide for guiding the use of any one of the plurality of outlets and And a payment unit for paying the electric charges used through the plurality of outlets, and a control unit for controlling the plurality of outlets.

Description

Apparatus and method of electric circuit selling}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for selling electricity, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for selling electricity for supplying electricity to a large number of customers outdoors, such as a downtown area with many floating populations.

Low-voltage electricity supply is limited indoors, so low-voltage electricity cannot be supplied outdoors. In rural areas, when electricity was supplied outdoors for irrigation pumps and drainage for grain production, or for hydrological manipulation, low-voltage electricity could be supplied by installing a meter directly on the electric pole. However, such an agricultural meter, there is a problem that only one outlet is provided that can not be used by multiple customers. In addition, in the case of a downtown area or a plaza, an agricultural meter cannot be installed because the electric pole is not installed outside. Accordingly, when outdoor electricity such as a food truck is needed, the electricity supplied indoors is extended to the outdoors by using a power strip. However, there is a problem that a low voltage is generated during electricity supply due to the extension of electricity from indoors, and disconnection may occur because the power strip is left on the road and the sidewalk. In addition, there is a problem that can cause a serious safety accident, such as a short circuit in the rain.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for selling electricity for supplying electricity to a large number of customers outdoors, such as a downtown area with many floating populations.

In addition to the technical task of the present invention mentioned above, other features and advantages of the present invention will be described below, or from such description and description will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art.

Electrical sales apparatus for supplying electricity to use the electricity in the outdoors according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object can use any one of a plurality of outlets, and a plurality of outlets for supplying electricity. It includes a guide for guiding, a payment unit for paying the electric bill used through a plurality of outlets, and a control unit for controlling the plurality of outlets available.

Here, the guide unit includes a speaker having a button or a touch pad and displaying a manual for using a plurality of outlets, a display for displaying an advertisement, and a guide voice for guiding the use of the plurality of outlets. do.

In addition, the controller controls the outlet to be used when a payment card for paying an electric bill is recognized through the payment unit.

In addition, the controller selects an outlet corresponding to an outlet number input from among outlet numbers assigned to a plurality of outlets on a button or a touch pad.

In addition, the controller controls to supply electricity to the selected outlet when a password is input to the button or the touch pad.

In addition, the controller controls the power supply to be stopped when the password inputted to the button or the touch pad is input again.

Also, the plurality of outlets is protected by a cover, and the cover is opened when the outlet is available.

In addition, a plurality of outlets are connected to a low voltage cable, the low voltage cable is wound and provided in the electricity sales device, and when the outlet is pulled, the wound low voltage cable is pulled out along the outlet.

The apparatus may further include a meter for measuring the amount of electricity used through the plurality of outlets.

In addition, the payment unit pays the electric charge with the payment card when the payment card is touched or slides.

In addition, when the customer who wants to use the outlet is a member, the control unit controls to charge by summing the electric charge used through the outlet when billing the electricity bill used in the member's home.

In addition, the controller charges an additional fee when the power consumption is zero for a predetermined time after the outlet becomes available.

Electricity sales method for supplying electricity to use the electricity in the outdoors according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is the step of selecting one outlet of the plurality of outlets in the control unit, if the password is input from the control unit Controlling the outlet to be used, controlling the outlet not to be usable when the password inputted by the controller is re-entered, and controlling the electricity bill used by the controller to be settled.

Here, in the step of selecting one outlet, the control unit selects an outlet corresponding to the outlet number input from among outlet numbers assigned to the plurality of outlets on the button or the touchpad.

In addition, in the controlling of the selected outlet to be available, the control unit controls the outlet to be available when the payment card for recognizing the electricity bill is recognized through the payment unit.

In addition, in the controlling of the selected outlet to be available, the control unit opens a cover protecting the plurality of outlets when a password is input.

Further, in the step of controlling the selected outlet to be available, the plurality of outlets are connected to the low voltage cable, the low voltage cable is provided by winding, the low voltage cable is pulled along the outlet is pulled along the outlet.

In addition, in the step of controlling the outlet not to be available, the controller controls the supply of electricity to the selected outlet when the input password is input again.

In addition, in the controlling of the used electric charges to be settled, the controller controls the electric charges to be settled by the payment card when the payment card contacts or slides to the payment unit.

In addition, in the step of controlling the used electric charges, when the customer who wants to use the outlet is a member, the control unit controls to sum up the electric charge used through the outlet when billing the electric charge used in the member's home.

In addition, in the controlling of the used electricity bill is settled, the controller charges an additional fee when the electricity usage is zero for a predetermined time after the outlet becomes available.

Apparatus and method for selling electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention can supply electricity outdoors, such as downtown downtown with many floating population.

In addition, the apparatus and method for selling electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a plurality of outlets to supply electricity to a plurality of customers.

In addition, it is possible to safely supply electricity by using a low-voltage cable for the entry of high durability and mechanical strength.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an electrical sales apparatus and method for supplying electricity to a plurality of customers.

In addition, other features and advantages of the present invention may be newly understood through the embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a view showing the use of the electrical sales device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the configuration of an electrical sales apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing the construction connected to the outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing the connection of the outlet and the cable.
5 is a view showing a method of using an outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 relates to a method for selling electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another element in between. . In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless otherwise stated.

When a portion is referred to as being "on top" of another portion, it may be directly on top of another portion or may be accompanied by another portion in between. In contrast, when a part is mentioned as "directly above" another part, no other part is involved between them.

Terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various parts, components, regions, layers and / or sections, but are not limited to these. These terms are only used to distinguish one part, component, region, layer or section from another part, component, region, layer or section. Accordingly, the first portion, component, region, layer or section described below may be referred to as the second portion, component, region, layer or section without departing from the scope of the invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural forms as well, unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. As used herein, the term "comprising" embodies a particular property, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, and the presence of another property, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, or It does not exclude the addition.

Terms indicating relative space such as "below" and "above" may be used to more easily explain the relationship of one part to another part shown in the drawings. These terms are intended to include other meanings or operations of the device in use with the meanings intended in the figures. For example, if the device in the figure is reversed, any parts described as being "below" of the other parts are described as being "above" the other parts. Thus, the exemplary term "below" includes both up and down directions. The device can be rotated 90 degrees or at other angles, the terms representing relative space being interpreted accordingly.

Although not defined otherwise, all terms including technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly defined terms used are additionally interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the related technical literature and the presently disclosed contents, and are not interpreted in an ideal or very formal sense unless defined.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

1 is a view showing the use of the electrical sales device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the low voltage electricity supply is limited to indoors, so that low pressure electricity cannot be supplied outdoors. Therefore, when the use of electricity in the outdoors, such as food trucks, the electricity supplied indoors had to be extended to the outdoors by using a power strip. However, there is a problem that low voltage is generated during electricity supply due to the extension of electricity from indoors, and disconnection may occur because the power strip is left on the road and the sidewalk. In addition, there is a problem that can cause a serious safety accident, such as a short circuit in the rain. Electric sales device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving this problem is to supply electricity safely to use the electricity outdoors. The electric vending device 100 according to the present invention can reduce the occurrence of electric shock or disconnection by using a durable cable, and can safely supply electricity even when the location to use the electric is far from the electric vending device 100. have.

2 is a view showing the configuration of an electrical sales apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the apparatus 100 for selling electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an outlet 110, a guide unit 120, a payment unit 130, and a controller 140.

Electricity selling apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can supply electricity to use electricity outdoors. In order to use electricity outdoors, it was necessary to connect electricity from indoors and use power strips to connect electricity from indoors to outdoors. However, the use of such a multi-tap has not only a risk of electric shock but also a problem that is not good in appearance. In order to solve this problem, the present invention can be supplied with electricity through the electricity sales device 100 installed outdoors. The electric vending device 100 may reduce the occurrence of electric shock or disconnection by using a durable cable, and may safely supply electric power even when the location to use the electric is far from the electric vending device 100.

The outlet 110 is for supplying electricity, and by inserting a plug into the outlet 110, electricity may be supplied to the plug. Here, the outlet 110 may be provided in plural numbers to simultaneously supply electricity.

The guide unit 120 may guide to use any one outlet of the plurality of outlets 110. The guide unit 120 may be provided with a button or a touch pad 122 to receive an outlet number or a password assigned to each of the plurality of outlets 110. In addition, the guide unit 120 may display a manual for using the outlet 110 or may include a display 124 for displaying an advertisement. In addition, the guide unit 120 may include a speaker 126 for outputting guide voice for guiding the plurality of outlets 110 to be used. For example, the display 124 displays a usage method for using the outlet 110. When the customer wants to receive electricity through the outlet 110, the display 124 outputs a guide voice through the speaker 126 to provide an outlet ( 110) can be used to guide how to use. In addition, not only the voice but also the display 124 may be used in order to use the outlet 110 in order. Here, the guide unit 120 may guide to select one outlet 110 of the plurality of outlets 110 and may receive an outlet number through a button or a touch pad 122. In addition, the guide unit 120 may guide the user to input a password after selecting one of the outlets 110 of the plurality of outlets 110, and the password may be input through a button or the touch pad 122. In addition, the guide unit 120 may guide to re-enter the input password when returning the outlet 110 after use, and may receive the password through a button or the touch pad 122.

The payment unit 130 may pay the electric charge used through the outlet 110. The payment unit 130 may pay the electric charge with the payment card when a payment card for paying the electric charge is touched or slides. The payment unit 130 may use the outlet 110 to pay an electric charge corresponding to the amount of electricity used when returning the goods using a payment card.

The controller 140 may control the plurality of outlets 110 to be available. The controller 140 may select the outlet 110 corresponding to the outlet number received through the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122. For example, when 4 is input to the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122, the controller 140 may select the outlet 110 corresponding to the outlet number 4. In addition, the controller 140 may control the outlet 110 to be available when the payment card to pay the electric charge is recognized through the payment unit 130. The controller 140 may check the identity of the user who intends to use the outlet 110 through the recognition of the payment card. Through this, the electric charge used through the outlet 110 can be accurately charged to the user using the outlet 110. In addition, the control unit 140 may control the electricity supply to the selected outlet 110 when the password is input through the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122 after the outlet 110 is selected. For example, after the outlet 110 corresponding to the outlet number 4 is selected and a password is input through the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122, the control unit 140 corresponds to the outlet number 4. 110 may be controlled to supply electricity. This allows the customer to receive electricity through the outlet 110. In addition, the controller 140 may control not to supply electricity to the selected outlet 110 when the password inputted through the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122 is input again. For example, if electricity is used through the outlet 110 corresponding to the outlet number 4 and the password is input again through the button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122, the controller 140 corresponds to the outlet number 4. The outlet 110 may be controlled to prevent electricity from being supplied. Through this, it is possible to prevent a case other than the customer using the outlet 110 to return the outlet 110 arbitrarily.

In addition, when the customer who is going to use the outlet 110 is a member, the controller 140 may control to charge the electric charge used through the outlet 110 when charging the electric charge used at the member's home. Customers who use electricity for a long time outdoors, such as food trucks, may feel uncomfortable paying electricity bills every day. In order to solve such inconvenience, the customer who has issued a membership card may control to charge the electric charge used through the outlet 110 when the electric charge used at home is charged. Here, the membership card may be linked with the customer number of the member's home meter.

In addition, the controller 140 may charge an additional fee when the electricity usage is zero for a predetermined time after the outlet 110 becomes available. That is, the controller 140 may charge an additional fee if the outlet 110 is not returned after the outlet 110 is in a usable state even when the outlet 110 is not used. Through this, it is possible to prepare for the case that other customers do not use the outlet 110, or do not return properly after using the outlet 110. Here, the available state of the outlet 110 may be a state in which a payment card is recognized and an identity of a user who uses the outlet 110 is identified. In addition, the outlet 110 may be in a state where electricity is supplied.

3 is a view showing the construction connected to the outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a view showing the connection of the outlet and the cable.

3 and 4, the plurality of outlets 110 are protected by the cover 112, and the cover 112 may be opened when the outlet 110 is available. In detail, the cover 112 is installed to protect each of the plurality of outlets 110, and is closed when the outlet 110 is not used, and may be opened when the outlet 110 is used. Herein, the control unit 140 may control the cover 112 to be opened when the outlet 110 is selected and a password is set, and the cover 112 is opened only by the control of the control unit 140 to cover 112. ) May be arbitrarily opened to prevent use of the outlet 110.

In addition, a plurality of outlets 110 is connected to the low-voltage cable 114, the low-voltage cable 114 is wound is provided in the electric vending device 100, the low-voltage cable 114 that is wound when the outlet 110 is pulled It can be pulled along the outlet 110 while being released. Here, the low-voltage cable 114 may use a low-voltage cable for pulling high durability, high mechanical strength. As an example, a CV cable can be used. In addition, the length of the low-voltage cable 114 may be provided with a length long enough to be used at a long distance. At this time, the low-voltage cable 114 is provided by being wound, even if the length of the low-voltage cable 114 may be accommodated, the low-voltage cable 114 may be automatically wound or released. For example, since the outlet 110 and the low pressure cable 114 are connected, when the outlet 110 is pulled out, the wound low pressure cable 114 may be released and pulled along the outlet 110. At this time, the low-voltage cable 114 is automatically released so that the customer can be pulled even without a lot of force. In addition, by using the low-voltage cable for the low-voltage cable 114 with high durability and mechanical strength, even if the outlet 110 is used at a long distance, it can be safe.

In addition, a meter 116 may be connected to the other end of the low voltage cable 114. When electricity is supplied to the outlet 110 through the low voltage cable 114, and the customer uses electricity through the outlet 110, the meter 116 can measure the amount of electricity used by the customer. The controller 140 may control the customer to pay an electric charge for the amount of electricity metered in the meter 116. At this time, the control unit 140 controls to display the electric charge for the amount of electricity used by the customer in the guide unit 120, the guide unit 120 displays the electric charge to allow the customer to check the electric charge, It can be guided to proceed with the payment. In addition, when the customer who uses the outlet 110 is a member, the controller 140 may control to charge the electric charge used through the outlet 110 when charging the electric charge used at home.

5 is a view showing a method of using an outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, if one outlet 110 of a plurality of outlets 110 is selected and a password is input through a button of the guide unit 120 or the touch pad 122, the controller 140 may include a controller ( 140 may supply electricity to the selected outlet 110 and may control the cover 112 to be opened. As the cover 112 is opened, when the outlet 110 becomes available, the low voltage cable 114 wound around the inside of the electricity sales apparatus 100 is pulled together. Accordingly, the customer can bring the outlet 110 to the position where the electricity will be used and use the electricity at the desired position.

6 relates to a method for selling electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, a method of paying a used electric charge may be selected (S10). You can choose prepay or postpay to pay for your electricity bill. Here, the prepaid or the postpaid may be determined according to the card contacting the payment unit 130, or slide. If the card is in contact with the payment unit 130, or the slide card is a member card, the deferred payment is selected as a way to pay the electric bill, the card to contact the payment unit 130, or slide is a general card, not a membership card In this case, prepaid may be chosen.

One outlet 110 of the plurality of outlets 110 may be selected (S20). The guide unit 120 may guide a voice to select one outlet 110 among the plurality of outlets 110, or display and guide the same on a display. Each of the outlets 110 is provided through a button or a touch pad. You can enter the outlet number assigned to. The controller 140 may select the outlet 110 corresponding to the outlet number received by the guide unit 120.

If a password is set, it is possible to supply electricity to the selected outlet 110 (S30). The guide unit 120 may guide a voice to set a password, display the guide on a display, and receive a password through a button or a touch pad. After receiving the password, the controller 140 can supply electricity to the selected outlet 120. In addition, the controller 140 may open the cover 122 that protects the outlet 120 to use the selected outlet 120.

After the use of electricity through the outlet 110, if the password is re-entered the use of the outlet 110 is stopped (S40). After the use of electricity through the outlet 110, if the set password is input again, the control unit 140 may stop the use of the outlet 110 by cutting off the electricity supplied to the outlet 110. In addition, the control unit 140 may check the electricity usage through the meter 116 when the use of the outlet 110 is stopped.

It is determined whether the selected electricity bill payment method is prepaid (S50).

If the selected electricity bill payment method is prepaid, the electricity bill for the electricity usage may be paid in real time (S50). The controller 140 may be in contact with the payment unit 130 or control the electricity bill to be paid by the card that has been slid.

On the other hand, when the selected electricity bill payment method is postpaid, it may be controlled to sum up the electricity bill used through the outlet when billing the electricity bill used at home (S70). The controller 140 may control the billing unit 130 to be summed up and used to charge the electricity bill used through the outlet when billing the electricity bill used at home through the customer number of the home meter interlocked with the sliding member card. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to realize an electric sales apparatus and method for supplying electricity to a large number of customers outdoors, such as a downtown area with many floating populations.

As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Should be. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. .

110: outlet
112: cover
114: low voltage cable
116: meter
120: guide
122: button or touchpad
124: display
126: speaker
130: payment unit
140: control unit

Claims (21)

An electric vending device for supplying electricity to use electricity outdoors,
A plurality of outlets for supplying electricity;
A guide configured to guide the user to use any one of the plurality of outlets;
A payment unit for paying an electric bill used through the plurality of outlets; And
And a controller configured to control the plurality of outlets to be available.
The payment unit selects postpay as a way to pay the electricity fee when the payment card that is contacted or slides to pay for the electricity charge is a member card, and prepays as a payment electricity fee when the payment card is a general card. Select it,
If the customer who wants to use the outlet is a member with the membership card, the control unit charges the electricity fee used through the outlet when billing the electricity bill used in the member's home through the customer number of the home meter linked to the membership card. Electric sales device for controlling to charge the sum.
The method of claim 1,
The guide portion,
With a button or touchpad,
And a speaker for displaying a manual for using the plurality of outlets, a display for displaying an advertisement, and a speaker for outputting guide voices for guiding use of the plurality of outlets.
The method of claim 2,
And the control unit controls the outlet to be available when a payment card for paying an electric bill is recognized through the payment unit.
The method of claim 2,
And the control unit selects an outlet corresponding to an outlet number input from among outlet numbers assigned to the plurality of outlets on the button or the touch pad.
The method of claim 4, wherein
And the control unit controls to supply electricity to the selected outlet when a password is input to the button or the touch pad.
The method of claim 5,
And the control unit controls the supply of electricity to the selected outlet when the input password is input again to the button or the touch pad.
The method of claim 1,
The plurality of outlets is protected by a cover,
And the cover is opened when the outlet is available.
The method of claim 1,
Low voltage cables are connected to the plurality of outlets,
The low voltage cable is wound and provided in the electric vending device, and the electric voltage vending device is pulled along the outlet while the low voltage cable wound up when the electric wire is pulled out.
The method of claim 1,
And a meter for measuring the amount of electricity used through the plurality of outlets.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
And the controller charges an additional fee when the electricity usage is zero for a predetermined time after the outlet becomes available.
In the electricity sales method of supplying electricity to use electricity outdoors,
Selecting one outlet from the plurality of outlets by the controller;
Controlling the selected outlet to be available when the password is input by the controller;
Controlling the outlet to be unavailable when the inputted password is input again by the controller; And
And controlling the electricity bill used through the outlet to be settled by the control unit.
In the controlling step so that the used electricity bill is settled,
The controller selects postpaid payment in a manner to pay the electricity fee when the payment card contacted or slides to pay for electricity is a membership card, and prepaid in a manner to pay electricity fee when the payment card is a general card. Select it,
If the customer who wants to use the outlet is a member with the membership card, the control unit charges the electricity fee used through the outlet when billing the electricity bill used in the member's home through the customer number of the home meter linked to the membership card. Electric sales method to control the sum to charge.
The method of claim 13, wherein in selecting the one outlet,
And the control unit selects an outlet corresponding to an outlet number input from among outlet numbers assigned to the plurality of outlets on a button or a touch pad.
The method of claim 13, further comprising the steps of: controlling the selected outlet to be available:
And the controller controls the outlet to be available when a payment card for paying an electric bill is recognized.
The method of claim 13, further comprising the steps of: controlling the selected outlet to be available:
And the control unit opens the cover protecting the plurality of outlets when the password is input.
The method of claim 13, further comprising the steps of: controlling the selected outlet to be available:
Low voltage cables are connected to the plurality of outlets,
And the low voltage cable is wound and provided, and when the outlet is pulled, the low voltage cable that is wound is released and pulled along the outlet.
The method of claim 13, further comprising: controlling the outlet to be unavailable:
And the control unit controls the supply of electricity to the selected outlet when the input password is input again.
delete delete The method of claim 13, wherein the controlling of the used electric charges is made:
And the controller charges an additional fee when the electricity usage is zero for a predetermined time after the outlet becomes available.

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