KR102607226B1 - Unmanned vending machine for refrigerated food - Google Patents

Abstract

An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products is launched. The unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products of the present invention includes a vending machine body using a refrigerator body; A product storage unit provided inside the vending machine main body and having a plurality of module parts in which refrigerated products are stored; A locking unit provided in the product storage unit to open and close the doors provided in the plurality of module units; and a plurality of connection ports provided in the vending machine main body and connected to a plurality of module parts.

Description

{UNMANNED VENDING MACHINE FOR REFRIGERATED FOOD}

The present invention relates to an unmanned vending machine, and more specifically, to enable the purchase of various types of atypical products (cakes, meal kits, fresh foods, agricultural and livestock products, etc.) through unmanned payment using an existing showcase-type commercial beverage refrigerator. , It is a simple vending machine that allows you to pick up refrigerated items (pick up cakes, meal kits, agricultural and livestock products ordered, or store fresh food items), and it is for selling refrigerated products that managers can change into various sizes to suit the purpose. It's about unmanned vending machines.

Currently, vending machines are installed in various places, and users can use these vending machines to conveniently purchase products without going through a salesperson.

In addition, with the recent development of various electronic and communication devices, a control unit that can generate various sales status information such as the number of products loaded inside the vending machine and sales volume is being installed in the vending machine.

The control unit configured in the vending machine transmits sales status information to a separate management device that manages the vending machine, and the management device is connected to a server for vending machine management through a communication network and sends sales status information to the server so that sales status information can be collected from the server. A vending machine management system consisting of a vending machine, management device, and server is emerging.

Through this, multiple vending machines are connected to the management device, allowing the management device to collect sales status information for each vending machine and transmit it to the server. Accordingly, the server easily collects sales status information for a large number of vending machines subject to management from a remote location, and based on the sales status information, determines the status of vending machines with insufficient products or analyzes popular or unpopular products, etc. A variety of actions can be performed.

Meanwhile, there are existing showcase vending machines, but they use methods such as monitoring the taking of items through camera image recognition, removing weight, or attaching RFID tags, so 1) space utilization is low due to the camera image range, and product learning is difficult. It takes a long time and costs a lot of money to learn, the problem is that it cannot be used if the camera is contaminated or blocked, 2) the scale is expensive and there is a problem with lifting and carrying other heavy objects, and in the case of freezing, there is a difference in weight due to condensation, resulting in an error. 3) Tags must be attached to all products, and the cost of attaching an RF chip to each product is excessive, or there is a problem of simply removing the tag and taking the item. In other words, existing showcase vending machines are entirely open, resulting in a lot of loss and affecting refrigeration or freezing temperature management, causing problems with products.

The technical configuration described above is background technology to aid understanding of the present invention, and does not mean that it is a conventional technology widely known in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1887685 (Jinhyuk Jeong) 2018. 08. 06.

Therefore, the technical task to be achieved by the present invention is to provide various types of atypical products (cakes, meal kits, agricultural and livestock products, fresh produce, etc.) through unmanned payment using existing showcase-type commercial refrigerators or freezers (beverages, alcohol, various fresh foods and auxiliary materials). It is a simple configuration of a vending machine that allows you to purchase refrigerated or frozen items (pick up cakes, meal kits, agricultural and livestock products ordered, or store fresh food items), and the manager can set up a vending machine of various sizes to suit the purpose. It provides an unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated or frozen products that can be changed to.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a vending machine body using a refrigerator body; a product storage unit provided inside the vending machine main body and having a plurality of module units in which refrigerated products are stored; a locking unit provided in the product storage unit to open and close doors provided in the plurality of module units; and a plurality of connection ports provided in the vending machine body and connected to the plurality of module parts. An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products may be provided.

The product storage unit includes a unit body provided to be pulled out from the inside of the vending machine body; The plurality of module parts are provided to be pulled out from the unit body and store the refrigerated products; And it may include a plurality of module support parts disposed between the plurality of module parts and supporting the plurality of module parts at regular intervals.

The plurality of module parts include: a first module part disposed on an upper part of the unit body and connected to the connection port; a second module portion disposed below the first module portion and connected to the connection port; a third module portion disposed below the second module portion and connected to the connection port; and a fourth module part disposed below the third module part and connected to the connection port, wherein the module support part is between the first module part and the second module part, and the second module part and the third module. It can support between parts, between the third module part and the fourth module part, and a lower part of the fourth module part.

The plurality of module units may be provided in numbers corresponding to the connection ports.

The plurality of module units may have a plurality of ventilation holes and doors that can be opened and closed.

The module support portion may be magnetically attached to the plurality of module portions.

The locking unit electronically locks and unlocks the doors provided in the plurality of module units, and is provided with a manual release bar to manually unlock the locking unit when electricity supplied to the locking unit is cut off.

Embodiments of the present invention can purchase various types of atypical products (cakes, meal kits, agricultural and livestock products, fresh foods, etc.) through unmanned payment using an existing showcase-type commercial refrigerator or freezer.

In addition, you can easily configure a vending machine that allows you to pick up refrigerated items (pick up cakes, meal kits, and agricultural and livestock products ordered, or store fresh food items).

Furthermore, the administrator can change it to various sizes to suit the purpose.

1 is a diagram schematically showing an unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the product storage unit shown in FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a side view of the product storage unit shown in Figure 2.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the area of the first module shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the locking portion shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing the second door of the second module unit shown in FIG. 2 being opened.
FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a connection port provided inside the vending machine main body shown in FIG. 1.

In order to fully understand the present invention, its operational advantages, and the objectives achieved by practicing the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and the contents described in the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by explaining preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the attached drawings. The same reference numerals in each drawing indicate the same member.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing an unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the product storage unit shown in Figure 1, and Figure 3 is shown in Figure 2 This is a side view of the product storage unit, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the area of the first module portion shown in FIG. 3.

In addition, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the second door of the second module unit shown in FIG. 2 being opened, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 1. This is a diagram schematically showing a connection port provided inside the vending machine main body.

As shown in these drawings, the unmanned vending machine 1 for selling refrigerated products according to this embodiment is provided with a vending machine main body 100 using a refrigerator main body, and an interior of the vending machine main body 100, where refrigerated products are stored. A product storage unit 200 provided with a plurality of module units, a locking unit 300 provided in the product storage unit 200 to open and close the door provided in the plurality of module units, and a plurality of modules provided in the vending machine main body 100. It is provided with a plurality of connection ports 400 connected to the unit.

The vending machine body 100 can use the body of an existing commercial refrigerator that has already been widely used, is safe and reliable, and has been substantially standardized.

In this embodiment, the vending machine main body 100 may be provided with a main body door 110 that can be opened and closed.

Additionally, in this embodiment, a control unit 120 may be provided on the upper part of the vending machine body 100.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, inside the vending machine body 100, as shown in FIG. 7, a port frame 130 is provided and can be provided as a place for combining a plurality of connection ports 400, and a plurality of connection ports ( 400) can protect the electrical wiring connected to it.

And in this embodiment, the vending machine body 100 is equipped with a refrigeration system provided in an existing refrigerator to keep the refrigerated products stored in the product storage unit 200 fresh.

The product storage unit 200 is provided to be pulled out from the inside of the vending machine body 100 and can store refrigerated products in the height direction of the vending machine body 100.

In this embodiment, the product storage unit 200, as shown in FIG. 2, includes a unit body 210 that is provided to be pulled out from the inside of the vending machine main body 100, and a unit body 210 that is provided to be pulled out from the unit body 210 and is refrigerated. A plurality of module parts in which products are stored, including the first to fourth module parts 220 to 250, and a plurality of module supports 260 disposed between the plurality of module parts to support the plurality of module parts at regular intervals. Includes.

As shown in FIG. 2, the unit body 210 of the product storage unit 200 may be provided with a horizontal frame 211 and a vertical frame 212.

In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 211 and the vertical frame 212 of the unit body 210 may be provided as one piece, and the unit body 210 may be divided into a plurality of areas by the horizontal frame 211. . In this embodiment, the first to fourth module units 220 to 250 may be supported in a plurality of areas partitioned by the horizontal frame 211 to be selectively withdrawable. That is, in this embodiment, the front of the first module unit 220 to the fourth module unit 250 may be supported by the horizontal frame 211 and the vertical frame 212, and the rear may be supported by the module support unit 260. You can.

The plurality of module parts of the product storage unit 200 may be provided as, for example, a first module part 220 to a fourth module part 250 as shown in FIG. 2 . In this embodiment, each module can be replaced with a different type of module.

As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of first module units 220 may be arranged at the top in the height direction of the unit body 210.

In this embodiment, the first module unit 220 is coupled to the first module body 221 in an open and closed manner, and is locked by the locking unit 300, as shown in FIG. 2. It includes a first door 222 that maintains the state.

In this embodiment, the first module body 221 is provided with a bottom, left and right side walls, a ceiling, and a rear wall, and this can also be applied to the second module bodies 231 to fourth module bodies 251 to be described later.

In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of holes are provided in the bottom, left and right side walls, ceiling, and rear wall so that fresh air inside the vending machine body 100 freely flows through the first to fourth module bodies 221 to 251. It can circulate.

As shown in FIG. 2, a total of four second module units 230 may be provided below the first module unit 220.

In this embodiment, the second module unit 230 is coupled to the second module body 231 and the second door 232 to be open and closed and maintained in the locked state by the locking unit 300. ) includes.

In this embodiment, the second module body 231 may be provided in a smaller size than the first module body 221.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second module body 231 is provided with a ring passage hole 231a in the center, as shown in FIG. 6, and this ring passage hole 231a is provided in the second door 232. The fixing ring 232a may be passed. In this embodiment, the fixing ring (232a) that has passed through the ring passage hole (231a) is hung on the locking portion (300) coupled to the second module body (231) close to the ring passage hole (231a) to open the second door (232). ) can maintain the locked state. In this state, when the user makes a payment, the locking ring (232a) is released, one side is coupled to the second module body 231, and the other side is coupled to the second door 232, so that the contracted spring expands and the second Door 232 may be opened. In this embodiment, the opening and closing structure of the second door 232 can also be applied to the first module part 220, the third module part 240, and the fourth module part 250.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when two narrow modules are arranged in one space, such as the second module unit 230, the locking unit 300 is additionally installed in the middle of the second module body 231, and the connection line can be removed to the side. .

As shown in FIG. 2, the third module unit 240 is provided as a pair at the lower part of the second module unit 230, and has the same horizontal length as the first module unit 220, but is different in that it is provided at a lower height. There is.

In this embodiment, the third module unit 240 includes a third module body 241 and a third door 242 that is openable and coupled to the third module body 241, as shown in FIG. 2. Includes.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fourth module unit 250 is provided as a pair at the lower part of the third module unit 240, and differs from the second module unit 230 in that it has a horizontal length but is high in height. there is.

In this embodiment, the fourth module unit 250 includes a fourth module body 251 and a fourth door 252 that is openable and coupled to the fourth module body 251, as shown in FIG. 2. Includes.

As shown in FIG. 3, the module support portion 260 of the product storage unit 200 is disposed between the first module portion 220 and the second module portion 230 to support the first module portion 220. It can be supported stably. Although not shown, in this embodiment, the module support portion 260 is located between the second module portion 230 and the third module portion 240, between the third module portion 240 and the fourth module portion 250, and between the third module portion 240 and the fourth module portion 250. 4 The lower part of the module part 250 can be supported.

Additionally, in this embodiment, when a plurality of each module unit is provided, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a pair of first module units 220 are provided in the height direction of the unit body 210, a pair of first module units 220 are provided. It is disposed between one module view and can support the first module portion 220 disposed at the top.

In this embodiment, the module support unit 260 includes a module support body 261 and a plurality of support body holes 262 provided in the module support body 261 to allow air to pass through, as shown in FIG. 4. .

In this embodiment, the module support body 261 is provided with a magnet so that each module part can be magnetically attached and detached.

Additionally, in this embodiment, the module support body 261 may have a “ㄷ” shape.

The locking unit 300 is provided in the product storage unit 200 and can automatically and manually open and close the doors provided in each module unit.

In this embodiment, the locking unit 300 electronically locks and unlocks the doors provided in the plurality of module units, and is provided with a manual release bar 310, so that when electricity supplied to the locking unit 300 is cut off, the locking unit 300 ) can be released manually. As for the structure of this locking unit 300, a known locking structure can be applied as is.

As shown in FIG. 7, the connection port 400 is coupled to the port frame 130 provided inside the vending machine main body 100 and may be connected to each module portion.

In this embodiment, the control unit 120 can distinguish whether the corresponding compartment is one module, two modules, three modules, or four modules depending on the connection status of the connection port 400. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a detailed module is connected or changed later, the control unit 120 can immediately check the module connection status of that compartment. This can be provided to external payment machines, integrated payment devices, remote servers, etc.

Meanwhile, this embodiment can also remotely monitor internal temperature, module status, open status, sales status, etc.

Additionally, this embodiment can be used in conjunction with the control unit when multiple units are installed. In other words, it can be used in conjunction with a payment device that has a payment monitor. In this embodiment, the payment device may be installed directly on the vending machine body 100.

As discussed above, in this embodiment, various types of atypical products (cakes, meal kits, fresh foods, etc.) can be purchased through unmanned payment using an existing showcase-type commercial beverage refrigerator. Additionally, you can easily configure a vending machine that allows you to pick up refrigerated items (and store fresh food items). Furthermore, the administrator can change it to various sizes to suit the purpose.

As such, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

1: Unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products
100: vending machine main body 110: main body door
120: Control unit 130: Port frame
200: product storage unit 210: unit body
211: horizontal frame 212: vertical frame
220: first module part 221: first module body
222: first door 230: second module part
231: Second module body 231a: Ring passing hole
232: second door 232a: fixing ring
240: Third module part 241: Third module body
242: Third door 250: Fourth module part
251: Fourth module body 252: Fourth door
260: module support 261: module support body
262: Support body hole 300: Locking part
310: manual release bar 400: connection port

Claims (7)

A vending machine body using a refrigerator body;
a product storage unit provided inside the vending machine main body and including a plurality of module units in which refrigerated or frozen products are stored;
a locking unit provided in the product storage unit to open and close doors provided in the plurality of module units; and
Comprising a plurality of connection ports provided in the vending machine main body and connected to the plurality of module parts,
The product storage unit includes a unit body provided to be pulled out from the inside of the vending machine body; The plurality of module parts are provided to be pulled out from the unit body and store the refrigerated products; and a plurality of module support parts disposed between the plurality of module parts and supporting the plurality of module parts at regular intervals,
The plurality of module parts include: a first module part disposed on an upper part of the unit body and connected to the connection port; a second module portion disposed below the first module portion and connected to the connection port; a third module portion disposed below the second module portion and connected to the connection port; and a fourth module part disposed below the third module part and connected to the connection port, wherein the module support part is between the first module part and the second module part, and the second module part and the third module. Supporting the lower part of the fourth module part, between the third module part and the fourth module part,
The plurality of module units are provided in numbers corresponding to the connection ports,
An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products, wherein the plurality of module supports includes a module support body disposed between the plurality of module parts and a plurality of support body holes provided in the module support body to allow air to pass through. delete delete delete In claim 1,
An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products, wherein the plurality of module units are provided with a plurality of ventilation holes and have doors that can be opened and closed. In claim 1,
An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products in which the module support unit is magnetically attached to the plurality of module units. In claim 1,
The locking unit electronically locks and unlocks the doors provided in the plurality of module units, and has a manual release bar to manually unlock the locking unit when electricity supplied to the locking unit is cut off. An unmanned vending machine for selling refrigerated products.

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