KR102578592B1 - variable space type loading and withdrawing system and kiosk type vending machine using it - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a space-variable loading and unloading system that facilitates loading of products by changing the loading space without replacing additional parts depending on the size of the product, and to a kiosk-type vending machine using the same. Space-variable loading and unloading according to an embodiment of the present invention. The retrieval system is a space-variable loading and retrieval system according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a main body that is installed inside the vending machine body and consists of at least a left plate, a right plate, and a rear plate, defining an internal space for loading products; One or more partition plates disposed in the internal space defined by the main body and fitted into the rear plate to partition the internal space; A loading plate provided on the lower side of the main body to load products on the upper surface; A sensor unit provided on one side of the rear plate to detect whether the partition plate is installed; An operating unit provided at a lower portion of the loading plate to withdraw products loaded on the upper surface of the loading plate; and a control unit that controls the operation unit to withdraw products loaded in each space divided by the partition plate.

Description

Variable space type loading and withdrawing system and kiosk type vending machine using it}

The present invention relates to a space-variable loading and retrieval system, and more specifically, to a space-variable loading and retrieval system in which the loading space is variable depending on the size of the product, making it easy to load products, and a kiosk-type vending machine using the same.

In general, a vending machine refers to a device that automatically sells products without mobilizing human resources. In other words, a vending machine is a device that automatically dispenses and allows you to withdraw the product when you pay with coins, bills, credit cards, transportation cards, etc. and select the product you want.

A conventional vending machine has a structure where a loading tray is installed inside the main body in the front and back directions, as in the 'mask vending machine' shown in Figure 1, and the length of the vending machine (lenght; the length from the front to the back from the front view) and the length of the product According to this, the number of products that can be loaded on the loading tray is determined.

Because of this, if the width (length from left to right when viewed from the front) and height (distance from the bottom to the top when viewed from the front) of the product are greater than the width or height of the loading tray, the product cannot be loaded. A problem arises.

In addition, in a conventional vending machine, the spring or part provided in the loading tray must be changed in order to easily withdraw the product according to the length of the product, so a plurality of springs or parts of different lengths are additionally provided depending on the length of the product.

Because of this, when the length of the loaded product changes, there is the inconvenience of having to replace it with a part that corresponds to the length of the product.

Korean Patent No. 10-2224412 ‘Mask Vending Machine’ Korean Patent No. 10-2247342 ‘Smart Kiosk’

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a space-variable loading and unloading system in which an internal space capable of loading products is formed in the vertical direction and the width and length are variable, making it easy to load without the need to replace parts depending on the size of the product. We would like to provide a kiosk-type vending machine using this.

The space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body installed inside the vending machine body, which is composed of at least a left plate, a right plate, and a back plate, and defines an internal space for loading products; One or more partition plates disposed in the internal space defined by the main body and fitted into the rear plate to partition the internal space; A loading plate provided on the lower side of the main body to load products on the upper surface; The upper surface of the product is coupled to the side of the partition plate and is located at the lowest side at a predetermined distance vertically from the upper surface of the loading plate so that only one product located at the lowest side among the products loaded on the loading plate is extracted. and a stopping plate whose end is installed between the upper surface of the product positioned on the product; A sensor unit provided on one side of the rear plate to detect whether the partition plate is installed; An operating unit provided at a lower portion of the loading plate to withdraw products loaded on the upper surface of the loading plate; and a control unit that controls the operation unit to withdraw products loaded in each space divided by the partition plate.

In this case, a first partition groove is formed in the rear plate so that the partition plate can be inserted, and a plurality of first partition grooves are formed at equal intervals to form a unit space in which products can be loaded in the inner space.

And the operating unit independently withdraws the product for each unit space, and the control unit determines information about the unit space included in the partitioned space based on the position of the partition plate detected by the sensor unit, and based on the information It controls the operation of the operating part.

In addition, a plurality of second partition grooves are formed at equal intervals on the upper surface of the loading plate, wherein the second partition groove is located in a straight line with the first partition groove, and one end of the partition plate is located in the second partition groove. It is fixed.

In addition, a plurality of coupling portions are formed at equal intervals in the second direction to fit the locking plate to the partition plate, and a plurality of coupling grooves are formed at equal intervals in the first direction to fit the locking plate to the coupling portion. Thus, the stopping plate can be moved in the first direction or the second direction.

In the space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the width of the space in which products can be loaded is variable depending on the coupling position or number of partition plates, and the length of the space is variable depending on the coupling position of the stopping plate. As a result, the space can be easily varied depending on the size of the product, making it easy to load the product.

In addition, the height at which the locking plate is combined changes depending on the height of the product, so that only products loaded on the lowest side of the loading space can be easily removed.

In addition, products can be pulled out in each space divided by the partition plate, and the back of the back plate is tilted toward the rear to form an acute angle with the floor, so that when loading the product, the back of the product comes into contact with the front of the back plate, making the product more stable. It can be loaded as .

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a vending machine equipped with a loading tray according to the prior art.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a kiosk capable of withdrawing products according to the prior art.
Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the connection relationship between the partition plate, the stopping plate, and the loading plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a right side view of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 and 8 are diagrams briefly showing unit space and loading space according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 are diagrams showing the operation of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through illustrative drawings.

In adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings.

In addition, in the description of the embodiment, if it is judged that a specific description of a related known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the description is simplified or omitted, and some components are “equipped” with other components. When it is described as “or “combined,” the component may be directly provided or connected to the other component, but it should be understood that another component may be “provided” or “combined” between each component. .

And the first direction refers to the longitudinal direction from the front view, the second direction refers to the direction from the front to the back from the front view, and the third direction refers to the horizontal direction from the front view.

Figure 2 shows a diagram showing a kiosk capable of withdrawing products according to the prior art. As shown in FIG. 1, the space-variable loading and unloading system according to the present invention includes a main body provided with an internal accommodation space and a main door that opens and closes the front, a touch screen-type display unit provided on the upper part of the main door, and the It can be installed and used in a kiosk-type vending machine that includes a drawer provided at the bottom of the main body to withdraw products through the main door.

3 and 4 show front and rear perspective views of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the space-variable loading and unloading system is installed inside the vending machine main body and consists of a left plate 110, a right plate 120, a back plate 130, and a top plate 140, and is an internal space for loading products. A main body that defines; One or more partition plates 200 disposed in the internal space defined by the main body and fitted into the rear plate 130 to longitudinally partition the internal space; A loading plate 300 provided on the lower side of the main body and on which products are loaded on the upper surface; It is coupled to the sides of the partition plate 200, the left plate 110, and the right plate 120, and is placed on the front of the product so that only one product located on the lowest side among the products loaded on the loading plate 300 is extracted. A stopping plate (400); An operating unit 500 provided at a lower portion of the loading plate 300 to withdraw products loaded on the upper surface of the loading plate 300; A sensor unit 600 provided on one side of the rear plate 130 to detect whether the partition plate 200 is installed; and a control unit (not shown) that controls the operation unit 500 to withdraw products loaded in each space divided by the partition plate 200.

A first compartment groove 131 is formed in the rear plate 130 so that the partition plate 200 is inserted into it, and a plurality of first partition grooves 131 are formed at equal intervals so that products can be loaded in the internal space. A unit space is formed.

In detail, the first compartment grooves 131 are formed in one or more rows, and the first compartment grooves 131 formed in each row are formed at equal intervals.

The loading plate 300 is vertically spaced a predetermined distance from the lower surface of the rear plate 130 and is coupled to the left plate 130 and the right plate 120 at the lower side of the rear plate 130. The predetermined distance means that it is longer than the height of the block 150, which will be described later, located at the rear of the rear plate 130, and is shorter than the height of the product being loaded.

The stopping plate 400 is coupled to the side surfaces of the partition plate 200, the left plate 110, and the right plate 120, and is positioned vertically at a predetermined distance (hereinafter 'L') from the upper surface of the loading plate 300. are installed separated from each other. The L varies depending on the height (H) of the loaded product, and the L can be set within the range of H ≤ L ≤ 2H.

That is, if the height of the product loaded on the lowest side is H, the distance from the upper surface of the loading plate 300 to the height of the product loaded on the product is 2H.

Therefore, the end of the stopping plate 400 is installed between the upper surface of the product loaded on the lowest side and the upper surface of the product loaded on the product, so that when the product loaded on the lowest side moves to the front, the product loaded on the product This can prevent them from moving together to the front.

The operating unit 500 is provided on the upper surface of the loading plate 300, and is provided at a block 510 located on the rear of the rear plate 130 and at the lower part of the loading plate 300, but penetrates the upper surface of the loading plate 300. It includes a moving part 520 that is coupled to the block 510.

In addition, the operation unit 500 may be provided with the block 510 and the moving unit 520 for each unit space so that the product can be independently withdrawn from each unit space.

The sensor unit 600 is provided at the rear of the back plate 130 and includes one or more first sensors 610 that detect whether the partition plate 200 fitted into the back plate 130 is installed and the lower part of the top plate 140. It is provided in and includes a second sensor 620 that measures the distance to the product loaded on the loading plate 300.

The first sensor 610 may be composed of an optical sensor, a pressure sensor, or a click switch, and is provided on one side of the first compartment groove 131.

The second sensor 620 may be composed of an optical sensor or a sound sensor capable of measuring the distance to the product located at the top among the loaded products, and is provided in each unit space.

Meanwhile, the upper plate 140 is installed on the upper surface of the main body, and one side is bent at a right angle and coupled to the rear plate 130. The second sensor 620 is provided on the lower surface of the upper plate 140 located on the upper surface and measures the vertical distance from the upper surface of the loading plate 300.

The control unit determines information about the unit space included in the partitioned space based on the position of the partition plate detected by the sensor unit 600, and controls the operation of the operation unit 500 based on the information.

That is, the control unit can determine the position of the partition plate 200 mounted on the rear plate 130 based on the position of the first sensor 610 provided in each first partition groove 131.

The information about the unit space means the identification number of the unit space included in the space partitioned by the partition plate 200.

For example, when five first compartment grooves 131 are formed at equal intervals on the back plate 130, six unit spaces are formed in the internal space by the first compartment grooves 131. And when the partition plate 200 is fitted into the first partition groove 131 formed in the middle of the five first partition grooves 131, the internal space is divided into two by the partition plate 200, and each The partitioned space includes three unit spaces.

At this time, the identification number of the unit space located on the far left from the front view (when looking at the back plate 120 from the front) is set to 'A', and the identification numbers of the unit spaces located on the right are sequentially set to 'B' to 'B'. It can be set to 'F'.

Figure 5 shows an exploded perspective view showing the coupling relationship between the partition plate 200 and the stopping plate 400 and the coupling relationship between the partition plate 200 and the loading plate 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to this, a plurality of coupling portions 210 are formed at equal intervals in the second direction on the partition plate 200 so that the locking plate 400 is fitted. The locking plate 400 has a plurality of coupling grooves 410 formed at equal intervals in the first direction to be fitted into the coupling portion 210. As a result, the locking plate 400 is moved in the first or second direction, so that the length of the space in which the product can be loaded (lenght; the length from the front to the back from the front view) changes, and the height of the product changes. Accordingly, the position of the lower end of the stopping plate 400 may be changed.

And the coupling portion 210 is formed on the upper side of the left plate 110 and the right plate 120, so that the locking plate 400 can be coupled to the left plate 110 and the right plate 120.

The locking plate 400 is composed of a side member on which a coupling groove 410 is formed and a front member that extends from the side member and is bent at a right angle and positioned on the front of the product.

And the coupling grooves 410 are formed on the upper and lower portions of the side members. When it is desired to attach the locking plate 400 to both sides of the partition plate 200, the front member can be positioned on the front of the product by rotating the locking plate 400, which is coupled to the left or right side, by 180 degrees.

Magnets 220 may be provided on both sides of the partition plate 200, that is, on the side that comes into contact with the locking plate 400. Alternatively, the magnet 220 may be provided on the side of the stopping plate 400. In addition, the magnet 220 may be provided on the sides of the left plate 110 and the right plate 120. Due to the magnet 220, the coupling force between the partition plate 200 and the locking plate 400 and the bonding force between the left plate 110 and the right plate 120 and the hanging plate 400 are improved, thereby improving the forward force by product withdrawal. It is possible to prevent the locking plate 400 from moving.

And the partition plate 200 has a first fitting portion 230 formed to protrude from one side to be fitted into the first partition groove 131 and a lower side so as to be fitted into a second partition groove 310 to be described later. It includes a second fitting portion formed to protrude.

Meanwhile, when the first compartment groove 131 is formed in a plurality of rows, the first fitting portion 230 may be formed in plural numbers at positions corresponding to the first compartment groove 131.

An operating space capable of accommodating the operating unit 500 is provided at the lower portion of the loading plate 300. In addition, a plurality of second compartment grooves 310 are formed at equal intervals on the upper surface of the loading plate 300, and the second compartment grooves 310 are located in a straight line with the first compartment groove 131.

For this reason, the first fitting part 230 is fitted into the first compartment groove 131 and then the second fitting part 240 is fitted into the second compartment groove 310, thereby forming the partition plate 200. It can be fixed stably.

In addition, operating grooves 320 are formed at equal intervals on the upper surface of the loading plate 300 so that the moving part 520 can pass through the upper surface in the operating space and be coupled to the block 510.

The operating groove 320 is formed long in the second direction to move the block 510 located at the rear of the rear plate 130 to the front of the rear plate 130 through the moving unit 520.

At this time, the product is loaded on the upper surface where the operating groove 320 is formed and is located in the front of the back plate 130, so it is moved and pulled out by the block 510 located in the back of the back plate 130.

Figure 6 shows a right side view of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to this, the rear plate 130 is coupled to the left plate 110 and the right plate 120 in a state that is inclined toward the rear so as to form an acute angle with the floor.

Meanwhile, the loading plate 300 is composed of a front plate located on the front of the back plate 130 and a rear plate located on the back of the back plate 130, and the length of the rear plate 130 is the front plate 130. It is formed longer than the length of the trial.

Therefore, even if the length of the full-scale plate is shorter than the length of the product and a part of the product exceeds the upper surface of the full-scale plate, the back of the product is supported in contact with the front of the back plate 130, so the product can be stably loaded.

Figures 7 and 8 show schematic diagrams of unit space and loading space according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 and 10 show front and rear views showing an operational example of a space-variable loading and unloading system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

With reference to these drawings, a method in which the control unit controls the operation of the operation unit 500 based on information on whether the partition plate 200 is mounted or not detected by the first sensor 610 will be described.

Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the control unit sets a plurality of unit space identification numbers formed in the internal space based on the number of first compartment grooves 131 formed in the rear plate 130.

For example, the identification number of the unit space may be stored as ‘A’ to ‘F’ from the left.

And the control unit receives information about whether the partition plate 200 is installed from one or more first sensors 610, and determines which first partition groove the partition plate 200 is based on the position of the first sensor 610. Determine whether it is installed at (131).

And the space formed between the left plate 110 and the partition plate 200 mounted at the position closest to the left plate 110, the right plate 120 and the partition plate 200 mounted at the position closest to the right plate 120. The space formed between the partition plates 200 and the space formed between two partition plates 200 are determined as loading spaces, and identification numbers for the loading spaces are set.

For example, if there are two loading spaces, the identification numbers of the loading spaces may be stored as ‘Ⅰ’ and ‘Ⅱ’ from the left. Alternatively, if there are six loading spaces, the identification numbers of the loading spaces can be stored as ‘I’ and ‘VI’ from the left.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the control unit determines the identification numbers of unit spaces included in the loading space based on the loading space identification number, and simultaneously operates the moving unit 520 provided in the corresponding unit spaces. The product can be withdrawn.

In addition, the control unit can determine whether the product is loaded based on the distance from the second sensor 620 to the upper surface of the loading plate 300, and if it is determined that the product is not loaded, the second sensor 620 The moving unit 520 provided in the space where is located is not operated.

In addition, the control unit can calculate the loading amount based on the height of the product and the measured distance.

And the control unit may provide the relevant information to the user through the display unit or transmit the relevant information to the manager through wireless communication.

110: Left plate 120: Right plate
130: back plate 131: first compartment groove
140: top plate 200: partition plate
210: coupling part 220: magnet
230: first fitting part 240: second fitting part
300: loading plate 310: second compartment groove
320: Operating groove 400: Locking plate
410: Coupling groove 510: Block
520: moving part 610: first sensor
620: Second sensor

Claims (5)

A main body installed inside the vending machine body and consisting of at least a left plate, a right plate, and a rear plate, defining an internal space for loading products;
One or more partition plates disposed in the internal space defined by the main body and fitted into the rear plate to partition the internal space;
A loading plate provided on the lower side of the main body to load products on the upper surface;
A sensor unit provided on one side of the rear plate to detect whether the partition plate is installed;
An operating unit provided at a lower portion of the loading plate to withdraw products loaded on the upper surface of the loading plate; and
It includes a control unit that controls the operation unit to withdraw products loaded in each space divided by the partition plate,
A first compartment groove is formed on the rear plate so that the partition plate can be inserted into it, and a plurality of the first compartment grooves are formed at equal intervals to form a unit space in which products can be loaded in the inner space,
The operating unit can independently withdraw products for each unit space,
The control unit determines information about the unit space included in the partitioned space based on the position of the partition plate detected by the sensor unit, and controls the operation of the operating unit based on the information. Withdrawal system. According to paragraph 1,
On the upper surface of the loading plate,
A plurality of second compartment grooves are formed at equal intervals, and the second compartment grooves are located in a straight line with the first compartment grooves,
A space-variable loading and unloading system, characterized in that one end of the partition plate is fixed to the second partition groove. According to paragraph 1,
The upper surface of the product is coupled to the side of the partition plate and is located at the lowest side at a predetermined distance vertically from the upper surface of the loading plate so that only one product located at the lowest side among the products loaded on the loading plate is extracted. A space-variable loading and unloading system further comprising a stopping plate whose end is installed between the upper surface of the product positioned on the product. According to paragraph 3,
In the partition plate,
A plurality of coupling portions are formed at equal intervals in a second direction so that the locking plate is fitted,
In the hitch plate,
A plurality of coupling grooves are formed at equal intervals in a first direction to be fitted into the coupling portion,
A space-variable loading and unloading system, characterized in that the locking plate can be moved in a first direction or a second direction. A main body with an accommodating space inside and a main door that opens and closes the front;
A touch screen type display unit provided on the upper part of the main door;
a withdrawal unit provided at the lower part of the main body to withdraw products through the main door;
A main body installed inside the vending machine body and consisting of at least a left plate, a right plate, and a rear plate, defining an internal space for loading products;
One or more partition plates disposed in the internal space defined by the main body and fitted into the rear plate to partition the internal space;
A loading plate provided on the lower side of the main body to load products on the upper surface;
A sensor unit provided on one side of the rear plate to detect whether the partition plate is installed;
An operating unit provided at a lower portion of the loading plate to withdraw products loaded on the upper surface of the loading plate; and
It includes a control unit that controls the operation unit to withdraw products loaded in each space divided by the partition plate,
A first compartment groove is formed on the rear plate so that the partition plate can be inserted into it, and a plurality of the first compartment grooves are formed at equal intervals to form a unit space in which products can be loaded in the inner space,
The operating unit can independently withdraw products for each unit space,
The control unit determines information about the unit space included in the partitioned space based on the position of the partition plate detected by the sensor unit, and controls the operation of the operating unit based on the information. Kiosk-type vending machine using a withdrawal system.

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