KR102164609B1 - Band-aid vending machines with customized designs - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vending machine. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the vending machine capable of manufacturing and providing a band-aid having a customized design using an Internet of thing (IoT) technology. The band-aid vending machine includes: a vending machine case including a touchscreen unit (10) having a process of determining an order by receiving customized information, a payment unit for payment, and a product transfer unit to receive a completed band-aid for customization; a material storing and supplying unit positioned at the upper most part of an inner part of the vending machine to store and supply a material for manufacturing the customized band-aid; a printing unit positioned at a lower portion of the material storing and supplying unit to print a customized design on the customized band-aid; a sterilizing unit positioned at a lower portion of the printing unit to sterilize the customized band-aid supplied from the printing unit; a vacuum maintaining unit positioned at an upper portion and a lower portion of the sterilizing unit to prevent foreign matters from being introduced into the customized band-aid supplied from the sterilizing unit; a product packaging unit positioned at a lower portion of the vacuum maintaining unit to pack the customized band-aid outputted from the vacuum maintaining unit; a sterilizing gas supplying unit positioned at a rear lower portion of the vending machine case to provide sterilizing gas through a rear surface of a sterilizing area; and a control unit to control operations of the touchscreen unit (10), the product transferring unit, the material storing and supplying unit, the printing unit, the sterilizing unit, the vacuum maintaining unit, the product packaging unit, the sterilizing gas supplying unit, and the movement of the band-aid.

Description

Band-aid vending machines with customized designs}

The present disclosure relates to a vending machine, and more particularly, to a vending machine that manufactures and provides a band-aid having a customized design using IoT technology.

Unless otherwise indicated in the specification, the contents described in this identification item are not prior art to the claims of this application, and description in this identification item is not admitted to be prior art.

With the development of IoT technology, smartphones, and cloud environments, personal information can be easily accessed and provided, so many industries that provide personalized content have emerged and products are being produced accordingly.

The invention disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2018-0114612 helps to maintain health by allowing consumers to drink a variety of beverages, such as coffee and green tea, which are frequently consumed in daily life, according to their physical condition. As a technology related to a system and method for providing a personalized recommended beverage that enables a user to give, a user terminal such as a smartphone; A recommended menu creation application that can be installed and executed in the user terminal, and generates and provides beverage information suitable for the user based on information input by the user; The recommendation menu in connection with the user terminal and the recommendation menu generating application. And a server for transmitting and storing beverage information recommended by the generation application.

In addition, the invention disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2016-0086692 is to edit a first image to form a second image, and an authorized code corresponding to the second image. A portable terminal for receiving and displaying, a management server that receives the secondary image from the portable terminal, generates the authorization code corresponding to the secondary image, and transmits the authorization code to the portable terminal, and the management server with the input received code Including a printing device for transmitting to, wherein the management server, when the receiving code corresponds to the authorization code, transfers the secondary image to the printing device, and the printing device is a case corresponding to the portable terminal It may include printing the secondary image in (case).

In contrast, the invention disclosed in the present specification relates to a vending machine that easily produces and provides a band-aid according to an individual's desired design, not a case of a beverage and a portable terminal device.

1.Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0114612 (published on October 19, 2018) 2. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0086692 (published on July 20, 2016) 3. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0041084 (published on April 14, 2017)

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine for easily manufacturing, purchasing, and receiving a band-aid having a design desired by a user by providing a customized design.

It is not limited to the above-described technical problems, and it is obvious that another technical problem may be derived from the following description.

The disclosed content is a vending machine case including a touch screen unit including an order decision process by receiving customized information, a payment unit for payment, and a product delivery unit for receiving a completed customized band-aid, and is located at the inner top of the vending machine case. , A material storage supply unit for storing and supplying materials for the production of the customized band-aid, a printing unit located at the lower end of the material storage supply unit, and for printing a customized design on the customized band-aid provided from the material storage supply unit, the printing A sterilization unit for sterilizing the customized band-aid provided by the printing unit, a sterilization unit for sterilizing the customized band-aid provided by the printing unit, a vacuum holding unit for preventing foreign substances from entering the customized band-aid provided by the sterilization unit, and maintaining the vacuum A product packaging unit that is located at the lower end of the unit and wraps a customized band-aid passed through the vacuum holding unit, a sterilization gas supply unit for providing sterilization gas through the rear of the sterilization area, and A band-aid vending machine that provides a customized design including a touch screen part, a product delivery part, a material storage and supply part, a printing part, a sterilization part, a vacuum maintenance part, a product packaging part, a sterilization gas supply part, and a control part that controls the movement of the band-aid. It is presented as an example.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to easily provide customized information to a vending machine and to easily purchase a band-aid having a design according to it.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of a band-aid vending machine providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 2 is a side view of the inside of the band-aid vending machine in which the disclosed content provides a customized design in an embodiment.
3 is an inner side view including a pedestal of a band-aid vending machine providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed subject matter.
4 is an enlarged view of a printing area of a band-aid vending machine providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed content

Hereinafter, a vending machine for a band-aid that provides a customized design according to a preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For reference, in the drawings below, each component is omitted or schematically illustrated for convenience and clarity, and the size of each component does not reflect the actual size. In addition, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the specification, and reference numerals for the same elements in individual drawings will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view of a vending machine with a band-aid providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed subject matter.

As posted in FIG. 1, a touch screen unit 10 including an order decision process by receiving customized information, a payment unit 20 for making payment, and a product delivery unit 30 for receiving a completed customized band-aid. A vending machine case, including a vending machine case, is located at the top of the inside of the vending machine case, and is located at the bottom of the material storage supply unit 40 and the material storage supply unit 40 for storing and supplying materials for the production of a customized band-aid, and a material storage supply unit A printing unit 50 for printing a customized design on the customized band-aid provided in 40, a sterilization unit 60 for sterilizing the customized band-aid provided in the printing unit 50, located at the bottom of the printing unit 50, It is located at the upper and lower ends of the sterilization unit 60, a vacuum holding unit 70 for preventing foreign substances from entering the customized band-aid provided by the sterilization unit 60, is located at the bottom of the vacuum holding unit 70, ), the product packaging unit 80 for packaging the customized band-aid, located at the bottom of the rear part of the vending machine case, and the sterilization gas supply unit 90 for providing sterilization gas through the rear of the sterilization area, and the touch screen unit 10 ), product delivery unit 30, material storage supply unit 40, printing unit 50, sterilization unit 60, vacuum maintenance unit 70, product packaging unit 80, sterilization gas supply unit 90 And a control unit for controlling movement of the band-aid.

In the case of the touch screen unit 10, as an area for the user to order products, the design completed in advance in the smartphone 23 is transmitted through NFC or Bluetooth function (near-range wireless data transmission method) or on the screen of the smartphone 23 The data stored in the cloud system 21 is transmitted through recognition through the barcode, QR code, or order number generated in In addition, when a personal account is created, the data that has been ordered online or in the app will exist on the cloud system 21 or server, and access the account to select the data to be printed on the touch screen unit 10 or on the smartphone 23. So you can order prints.

In addition, the touch screen unit 10 includes a receiving unit receiving user input information, a DB unit receiving and storing online payment information, a data processing unit comparing the information received from the DB unit and the receiving unit, and the data processing unit. And a transmission unit for transmitting a payment signal to the payment unit when the user is confirmed. Specifically, the vending machine receives the barcode, QR code, or order number generated on the screen of the smartphone 23 by the receiving unit, and the DB unit and DB unit storing user information stored in the cloud system 21 It consists of a data processing unit that compares and confirms the stored user information with the user information received by the receiving unit, and a transmission unit that transmits a payment signal to the payment unit 20 for the next step when the user is confirmed by the data processing unit.

In the case of the payment unit 20, it basically has the same method as a credit card and a function to enable NFC or wireless payment function. In addition, it is possible to adopt a pay method of a close distance method such as a transportation card. In some cases, the payment process may be skipped through an order method in which payment has already been completed on the web or on the smartphone 23 or pre-payment such as a barcode or QR code.

The payment unit 20 includes a receiving unit for receiving user information from the transmitting unit of the touch screen unit 10, an input unit for inputting a payment method by the user, and a display unit for indicating whether payment is possible and whether payment is completed to the user. Specifically, when it is confirmed by the receiving unit that user information has been confirmed from the touch screen unit 10, the user provides a payment method through the input unit by the display unit indicating whether payment is possible to the user. When payment is completed, the payment completion is displayed by the display unit.

After payment is completed, the user receives the data to be printed and prepares for printing. The movement of the band-aid to be printed from the uppermost material storage and supply unit 40 to the lower packaging and product outlet is based on a movement from top to bottom and from inside to outside.

The control unit controls the operation of the device in charge of the movement of the band-aid. In other words, by dividing individual zones, it stops at each zone, completes necessary functions, and moves to the next step. For this purpose, a part that penetrates in the shape of a panel that moves the band-aid is made in the center, and the product (band-aid) 57 is laid on a panel with a connection part such as a leg rising from below, and moves together at each step. It serves as a guide to move the product (band-aid) 57 and perform the functions of each step well. Floor-to-floor moving elevators for each step stop according to the level of each floor, print and sterilize, move to the bottom, and dispose of the product through packaging.

The product is provided by the product delivery unit 30, and the product delivery unit 30 may further include a notification unit notifying the user that the product is completed and can be taken out from the product delivery unit.

In addition, it performs a function of controlling the operation of the printing area 51, the print cartridge 53, and the cleaning unit 55 of the printing unit 50. That is, the moving base 100 is used to control the operation of printing and washing on the printing area 51 through the print cartridge 53 in the control unit for properly stopping and moving in each individual area and the printing unit 50.

2 is a side view illustrating an interior of a vending machine with a band-aid providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 2, a product (band-aid) 57 to be printed is supplied from the material storage supply unit 40 at the top of the vending machine and moves to the printing area. At this time, the printable band-aid to be stored in the material storage and supply unit 40 is basically PVC coated, and simple printing is possible. However, it is not limited to PVC coating. In particular, the material storage and supply unit 40 is designed so that the band-aid can be newly filled in the cartridge 53 method when the material is exhausted.

When moving from the material storage supply unit 40 to the printing unit 50, the moving unit stops according to the level of the printing unit 50 and is provided in the printing area 51 with the product (bandage) 57 lying flat. The printer prints the design specified by the user. The important thing is that the printed area should be held a little wider than the band-aid area so that the shape can appear at the corner of the band-aid.

To solve this problem, the product to be printed (band-aid) 57 is printed and then surface-coated and then produced by laser cutting or cutting-cutting into a desired shape, or a product supplied to be printed by PVC coating ( There may be a method of continuously producing and providing a printed band-aid by placing the band-aid (57) flat, printing it wider than the band-aid to fit the print area, and then washing it.

After that, when printing is completed, a drying operation is performed to dry the ink or print material. At this time, in the case of natural drying or drying by air, or by radiating heat or light using ultraviolet rays, even a light sterilization effect is given.

After this, it moves to the sterilization unit 60 and undergoes a sterilization process using sterilization gas, which is connected from the sterilization gas supply unit 90 at the back of the vending machine to receive the necessary gas. The sterilization gas supply unit 90 is disposed on the rear side of the sterilization unit 60 at the bottom of the rear side of the vending machine providing a customized design.

Before and after entering the sterilization unit 60, a space to maintain a vacuum state is provided to block entry of foreign substances while maintaining the vacuum state while passing through the double membrane. After entering the sterilization unit 60, the sterilization gas is supplied in a vacuum state, and the space design suitable for sterilizing one band-aid, the sterilization gas supply amount, and even the ventilation method after sterilization are decided and designed. After cleaning, it is completed. Here, the sterilization gas would be EO gas. At this time, it is important to note that if EO gas is exposed for a long time and remains in a liquefied state, the user may get light burns when it comes into contact with the skin. It must be written and set.

Also, make sure to install the vending machine in a well-ventilated space, not too confined. When replacing EO gas, make sure to accurately check whether gas is leaking through bubble inspection at the connection. When the sterilization work is completed, EO gas is safely removed, ventilated, and then moved to the product packaging, put a band-aid on a box (paper or plastic) or plastic wrapper, then discharged and provided to the consumer to complete. If the band-aid product to be printed in the sterilization process is said to be sufficiently sterilized even after printing, the sterilization process using EO gas can be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating an interior of a pedestal of a band-aid vending machine providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed subject matter.

According to the bar shown in Figure 3, the moving base 100 is supported by a bar bar 101 that extends or contracts in length so as to be movable vertically, and a portion that penetrates in a panel shape on which a customized band-aid is placed. Including a customized band-aid support 103 including the middle, a bar bar 101 that extends or contracts in length to be movable vertically, and is supported by the bar 101 and includes a portion in the middle that penetrates in a customized band-aid shape. It consists of a customized band-aid pedestal 103.

That is, the rod bar 101 is configured to be extendable to move each area vertically and horizontally between the product packaging unit 80 at the bottom and the product delivery area to deliver the customized band-aid to the consumer. Therefore, in the production process, the moving base 100 moves up and down to go through each production process.

4 illustrates an enlarged view of a printing unit of a band-aid vending machine providing a customized design according to an embodiment of the disclosed subject matter.

As shown in FIG. 4, the printing unit 50 includes a printing area 51 on which a customized band-aid is placed in the middle and printing a customized design, a print cartridge 53 and a printing area 51 on one side of the printing area 51. ) On the other side of the custom band-aid to prevent foreign matters from getting on the printing area. The print cartridge 53 and the cleaning part 55 are located on both sides of the printing area 51 passing through the center, and the print cartridge 53 is designed to be replaceable when exhausted. In addition, in the case of the cleaning unit 55, after printing is finished, the area where the band-aid was printed is cleaned while sweeping once to prevent foreign matter or printing ink from getting on the next band-aid printing. In the case of the washing part, it is preferable that it is designed to be self-cleaning or replaceable when necessary.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and represent all the technical ideas of the present invention. Since it is not, it should be understood that there may be various equivalents and modifications that may be substituted for them at the time of application. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and the All changes or modifications derived from the equivalent concept should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: touch screen unit 10
20: Payment
21: cloud system
23: smartphone
30: Product delivery department
40: material storage and supply unit
50: printing section
51: printing area
53: cartridge
55: washing unit
57: product (band-aid)
60: sterilization unit
70: vacuum holding unit
80: product packaging
90: sterilization gas supply unit
100: moving base
101: bar bar
103: pedestal

Claims (10)

A vending machine case including a touch screen unit 10 including an order determination process by receiving customized information, a payment unit for payment, and a product delivery unit for receiving a completed customized band-aid;
A material storage and supply unit positioned at the inner top of the vending machine case and storing and supplying materials for manufacturing the customized band-aid;
A printing unit located below the material storage supply unit and for printing a customized design on the customized band-aid provided by the material storage supply unit;
A sterilization unit located below the printing unit and configured to sterilize the customized band-aid provided by the printing unit;
A vacuum holding unit positioned at the upper and lower ends of the sterilization unit and for preventing foreign substances from entering the customized band-aid provided by the sterilization unit;
A product packaging unit positioned below the vacuum holding unit and packaging the customized band-aid passed through the vacuum holding unit;
A sterilization gas supply unit located at the bottom of the rear part of the vending machine case and for providing sterilization gas through the rear side of the sterilization zone;
The touch screen unit 10, product delivery unit, material storage and supply unit, printing unit, sterilization unit, vacuum maintenance unit, product packaging unit, a control unit for controlling the movement of the sterilization gas supply unit and the movement of the band-aid; Band-aid vending machine provided.
The method according to claim 1,
The touch screen unit 10
A receiver for receiving user input information;
A DB unit receiving and storing online payment information;
A data processing unit for comparing the information received by the DB unit and the receiving unit; And
A transmission unit that transmits a payment signal to the payment unit when the user is confirmed by the data processing unit;
Band-aid vending machine providing a customized design comprising a.
The method according to claim 2,
The payment unit comprises: a receiving unit for receiving user information from the transmitting unit;
An input unit for the user to input a payment method; And
A band-aid vending machine that provides a customized design comprising; a display unit that displays whether payment is possible and whether payment is completed to the user.
The method according to claim 1,
The product delivery unit further comprises a notification unit notifying the user that the product has been completed.
The method of claim 3,
The product delivery unit further comprises a notification unit notifying the user that the product has been completed.
The method of claim 5,
The material storage and supply unit, the printing unit, the sterilization unit and the vacuum holding unit, while passing through the movable vertical direction, and includes a movable base movable in a horizontal direction between the product delivery unit and the product packaging unit, and a customized band-aid by the movable base A band-aid vending machine providing a customized design, characterized in that the vending machine is moved inside the vending machine case.
The method of claim 6,
The moving base
It is configured in multiple stages to be movable vertically, the entire length is extended or contracted bar bar;
It is supported by the bar and has a shape corresponding to each penetration part of the material storage and supply part, the printing part, the sterilization part, and the vacuum holding part, and the material storage supply part, the printing part, the sterilization part, and the vacuum holding part are sealed when placed in each through part. Band-aid vending machine that provides a customized design comprising a; customized band-aid support configured to be maintained.
The method of claim 5 or 7,
The printing unit includes a printing area in which the customized band-aid is placed and prints a customized design;
A print cartridge positioned on one side of the printing area; and
A band-aid vending machine that provides a customized design comprising a cleaning unit that is located on the other side of the printing area and cleans the customized band-aid so that foreign matter does not adhere.
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