KR200229630Y1 - Vending machine having a amusement apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention allows a vending machine to be provided with a predetermined product according to a coin input, and a plurality of predetermined characters / designs are displayed when the product of the vending machine is selected, and additionally the product / ticket according to whether the plurality of characters / designs match. The present invention relates to an automatic vending machine having an entertainment giveaway device that can provide various services to the customer, and induce interest of the purchaser to improve sales revenue.

In addition, the vending machine having the above-mentioned entertainment giveaway device, the key selection unit for selectively receiving a plurality of products, a coin mechanism provided with a coin return unit while processing the amount of money input through the coin injection unit, and the key selection In the automatic vending device module unit 110 for providing the selected product through the product outlet in accordance with the negative key selection signal and the settlement mechanism of the coin mechanism, the key operation detection unit for detecting the button input of the key selection unit 114 ( 132, and when the button input of the key operation detection unit 132 is detected, the amusement drive unit for driving only the time for the time set in the predetermined timer 136, the rotation drum 135 is printed a plurality of characters / patterns at the same time as the detection time 134 and the plurality of characters / designs on the rotating drum 135 displayed on the display unit 138 after the end of the driving time of the entertainment driving unit 134 coincide with each other. And the entertainment unit module 130 having a sensing unit 140 which transmits a sensing signal to add a predetermined product to the control unit 116 when the text / design matches according to the sensing operation. The automatic vending device module unit 110 and the interface means are manufactured integrally.

Description

Vending machine with entertainment prize device {VENDING MACHINE HAVING A AMUSEMENT APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a vending machine having an entertaining prize device, and more particularly, when a certain product is discharged according to a predetermined coin input and a plurality of characters or patterns match according to the driving of the entertaining device provided on one side. It relates to a vending machine having an entertainment giveaway device to pay as a prize.

As is well known, a vending machine is provided with a product by inputting money and selecting a required product with a button. Such a vending machine can be used for everything from beverages (cans) to household goods, accessories, magazines, tapes, and the like. It is widely spread and is becoming another important life (entertainment) area in daily life.

In general, the vending machine is a coin injector for coin input, a controller for detecting the type and number of coins input through the coin injector and generating a coin detection signal and a product ejection signal, and a controller after the coin is input. A key selector for selecting a predetermined product according to the control operation of the product, and a product discharge unit for outputting the product selected according to the key selection of the key selector.

Such a vending machine controls the key selection unit so that the control unit detects the type, number, and amount of the input coins and selects a corresponding product when the user inputs coins. When the user selects and operates any one of a plurality of buttons of the key selection unit, a corresponding signal for the operated product is provided to the user through the product discharge unit according to the control operation of the control unit. In this case, when the amount of money input is greater than the product price, a predetermined amount is provided to the user through the coin returning part according to the return operation of the controller.

However, the vending machine according to the prior art generally has only a limited function of providing only the corresponding product according to the user's key selection while various products are loaded, thus satisfying the user's expectation that requires more needs in addition to providing the selected product. There was a problem that could not be satisfied. In other words, in the reality that the Internet is widely distributed and various events such as raffle prizes are held online, purchasing products by vending machines alone cannot provide various services to customers, which leads to reduced profits. Because.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to drive a entertainment device provided with a plurality of characters / designs at the time of selecting the product to a vending machine that selects and provides a necessary product with a button by inputting a certain amount of money, and the characters / designs coincide. In this case, the present invention provides an automatic vending machine having an entertainment premium device to increase profits and provide various services according to the interest of the user by adding a entertainment function to additionally provide a predetermined product or ticket to a purchase customer.

The vending machine having an entertainment prize device for achieving the above object, the key selection unit for selectively receiving a plurality of products, a coin mechanism provided with a coin return unit while processing the amount of money input through the coin injection unit; In the automatic vending device module unit for providing the selected product through the product outlet in accordance with the key selection signal and the coin mechanism of the key selection unit, a key operation detection unit for detecting the button input of the key selection unit, and the key operation feeling When the button input of the branch is detected, at the same time as the detection time of the entertainment driving unit for driving a plurality of characters / drawings printed drums only for a predetermined time period, and the display on the display after the end of the driving time of the entertainment driving unit Detect whether the plurality of characters / drawings on the rotating drum match each other, According to the operation, when the character / pattern is matched, the entertainment prize device module unit having a detection unit for transmitting a detection signal to add a predetermined product to the control unit is manufactured integrally by the automatic vending unit module unit and the interface means. It features.

Preferably, the entertainment driving unit is automatically driven in accordance with the detection signal of the key operation detection unit, it is possible to display a predetermined character / pattern using a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, etc. in addition to the rotating drum. It is done.

1 is a perspective view showing a vending machine having an entertainment premium device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a vending machine having the entertainment premium device of FIG. 1 as a functional module unit. FIG.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing the operating state of the vending machine having a entertainment prize device according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

110: vending machine module unit, 112: coin injection unit,

114: key selection unit, 116: control unit,

118: product loading department, 120: product discharge department,

130: entertainment prize device module unit, 132: key operation detection unit,

134: entertainment driving unit, 135: rotating drum,

136: timer, 137: memory,

138: display unit, 139: speaker,

140: detection unit.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a vending machine having a entertainment premium device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a vending machine having a entertainment premium device of Figure 1 as a functional module unit.

As shown in the present invention, when a predetermined amount is input, the automatic vending unit module unit 110 and the automatic vending unit module unit 110 that pay the corresponding product according to the selection key operation are made and a plurality of keys are made at the same time. Amusement prize provided with an entertainment drive unit for transmitting a control signal to the automatic vending machine module unit 110 to provide additional products according to the pattern / character match by rotating three drums each of the patterns / characters of each printed The device module unit 130 is configured to be included.

The vending machine module unit 110 detects the coin injecting unit 112 for coin input, the type and number of coins input through the coin input unit 112, and generates a coin detection signal and a product output signal. A product selected according to the key selection of the button type key selection unit 114 and the key selection unit 114 to select a predetermined product according to the control unit 116, the control operation of the control unit 116 after the coin input This product is loaded from the loading unit 118 and is configured to be provided to the user through the product discharge unit 120, the coin return unit 122 is configured to receive the change at the time of selection cancellation or after purchasing the product. 124 is a ticket vending machine for discharging a predetermined discount ticket other than the product.

In addition, the entertaining prize device module 130 is a key operation detection unit 132 for detecting a button input of the key selection unit 114, and when the button input of the key operation detection unit 132 is detected at the same time as the detection time The entertainment driving unit 134 for driving the rotation drum 135 printed with a plurality of characters / designs only for the time set in the predetermined timer 136, and on the rotation drum 135 after the driving time of the entertainment driving unit 134 ends. Sensing unit 140 for detecting whether the plurality of characters / patterns displayed on each other match, and transmits a predetermined detection signal to add a product to the control unit 116 when the characters / patterns match according to the detection operation It is configured to include, etc. Here, it is possible to provide a character / pattern by having a drum of three rows and three rows instead of the three rotating drum or by installing a CRT instead of the drum.

And, the entertainment giveaway module module 130 is preferably configured integrally in the vending machine module unit 110, the entertainment giveaway device module 130 is separately from the vending machine module unit 110. It is configured, the entertainment premium device module 130 alone can be configured to rotate the drum according to a predetermined coin input and to provide a predetermined product.

Meanwhile, as described above, a predetermined character / design can be displayed using a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display device, etc. in addition to the rotating drum 135, wherein the liquid crystal display device, CRT display device, etc. In this case, it is preferable that a memory 137 for storing a plurality of characters / designs is further provided, and the character / design to be displayed can be selected from the memory 137 according to a predetermined switch operation so as to conveniently give a prize. Be sure to select text / design.

In addition, the reference numeral 138 is a display unit 138 for displaying the character / pattern on the rotating drum 135 to the outside, 139 is a speaker for outputting a variety of voice messages, etc. when driving the present invention, the speaker is a vending machine module It may be attached to any one of the unit 110 or the entertainment premium device module 130.

The operation of the vending machine having the entertainment prize device configured as described above is as follows.

Here, the vending machine 100 of the present invention is a vending machine for providing beverage cans, and the vending machine for providing other products (for example, magazines, household goods, toiletries, records, tapes, etc.), and its configuration and driving process are the same. Since only the beverage can vending machine will be described.

First, when a user inputs a predetermined amount of money into the coin injecting unit 112 of the vending machine having the entertainment giveaway device of the present invention to purchase a beverage can (step 200), the control unit 116 confirms the input amount of money. In the key selector 114, only a button corresponding to the amount is turned on. For example, when A and B drink cans are 500 won and C drink cans are 700 won, when the user's input amount is 500 won, only the button corresponding to the A and B drink cans is turned on. (Step 202).

Subsequently, when any button input is generated by the user among the lit buttons in the key selection unit 114, the controller 116 sends the corresponding product from the product loading unit 118 to the generated button input. The product discharge unit 120 is provided to the purchase customer (step 220). When the product is received and the amount of the product is greater than the product amount, the controller 116 calculates the return amount and provides the return amount through the coin return unit 122 (steps 222 and 224).

At this time, when the button input of the key selection unit 114 occurs, the key operation detection unit 132 of the entertainment premium device module 130 to detect the button input and to drive the rotating drum 135 The sensing signal is transmitted to the entertainment driving unit 134 (step 206), and the rotating drum 135 mounted on the display unit 138 by the driving signal generated from the entertainment driving unit 134 is the timer 136. The operation is performed for a predetermined set time, and it is determined whether or not the characters / designs printed on the rotating drum 135 stopped after the set time have been matched (step 208).

That is, the three rotating drums 135 are rotated independently of each other, and then, respectively, by the sensing unit 140 which determines whether or not the characters / designs displayed on each of the rotating drums 135 are in a stationary state. The characters / designs on the rotating drum 135 are compared to be the same (step 210).

If the text / design matches (yes in step 210), the entertainment driving unit 134 transmits a control signal for further selecting a product to the control unit 116, and the control unit 116 The corresponding button of the key selection unit 114 is turned on so that the customer can be provided with the product once more (step 212). In this case, when the text / design matches, the controller 116 notifies the purchase customer through the speaker 139 of a pre-stored voice message, for example, 'winning' or 'congratulations'. · You will be able to confirm your winning facts.

In this case, the additionally supplied product may be provided freely within the amount initially input by the user, or additionally provided after the coin input optionally supplied product, or the product printed on the rotating drum 135 may be supplied. Instead of receiving the product directly from the site, a ticket may be released to exchange and purchase the product at a predetermined affiliated company (step 214). For example, when the C product of a predetermined company is selected at the time of initial product purchase, the purchaser is initially provided with the C product, and at the same time, three predetermined characters / designs coincide with the rotating drum operation of the entertainment driving unit 134. In one case, the purchasing customer may be provided with the C product once again, or may be provided with the product of the letter / design printed on the rotating drum 135. The product discharge may automatically discharge the product through the product discharge unit 120 according to the control operation of the control unit 116, and the operation process such as turning on the key selector 114 to select a product. You can do it.

As described above, when the characters / design on the rotating drum are matched according to the driving of the entertainment driving unit 134, a predetermined ticket may be released in addition to providing a product, and the provided ticket is a vending machine of the present invention. It will be supplied and supplied from affiliated companies that have affiliated with the company that operates the chain. In other words, if the characters / patterns on the rotating drum is matched, it is possible to release a ticket that can use the beauty salon for free, and the purchaser can use the beauty salon for free while using the ticket. . Of course, such ticketing will be under a certain contract between the operating company and its partners.

In addition, in the case where the characters / designs are matched according to the driving of the entertainment driving unit 134, the controller 116 issues game papers printed with various game methods so that purchasers can directly participate in a predetermined game in addition to the discount ticket. You may. That is, when the letter / design is matched, the control unit 116 provides a game paper where a game such as 'ladder ride' can be performed, and the purchaser proceeds with the 'ladder ride' game and loses the game. This allows you to play a variety of games, such as having to pay for the next game. At this time, the game progress can be effectively performed when there are two or more customers.

On the other hand, it is possible to display a predetermined character / pattern using a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, etc. without driving the rotating drum 135, wherein the liquid crystal display device, CRT (cathode ray tube) display device Since the driving process of the rotating drum 135 is the same as that of the operation, it will be omitted. Also, the characters / designs displayed on the liquid crystal display device and the cathode ray tube (CRT) display device are stored in the memory 137 by the vending machine company. It is stored and managed in various ways.

In addition, the present invention describes that the entertainment prize device module 130 is separately manufactured by a predetermined interface means in the vending machine, but may be configured integrally with the vending machine module unit 110, and also sold automatically. Although the process of driving the device module unit 110 and the entertainment premium device module 130 is described at the same time, only the entertainment premium device module 130 can be manufactured and driven separately. That is, when the purchase customer inputs a certain coin while only the entertainment premium device module 130 is provided, the entertainment driving unit 134 automatically drives the rotating drum 135 or the liquid crystal display device for a predetermined time, As described above, if the text / design matches, a predetermined ticket or the like will be issued to the purchaser. At this time, the entertainment premium device module 130 is, of course, to be equipped with a ticket vending machine.

As described above, according to the automatic vending machine having the entertainment giveaway device of the present invention, the purchase customer purchases a predetermined product on the vending machine and at the same time, if a predetermined character / design is matched through the entertainment driving unit, the purchased product or Since you can get a ticket from a certain partner, you can provide various services to customers as well as provide a variety of services to customers by adding entertainment functions as well as simply discharging the products according to the coin input of the vending machine. According to the present invention, it is possible to generate interests of purchase customers, which can bring profits.

Claims (4)

According to the settlement process of the key selection unit for receiving a plurality of products selectively, the amount of money input through the coin injection unit and the coin mechanism provided with a coin return unit, the key selection signal and coin mechanism of the key selection unit In the vending machine module unit 110 for providing the selected product through the product outlet, A key operation detecting unit 132 for detecting a button input of the key selecting unit 114; When the button input of the key operation sensing unit 132 is detected, and at the same time as the detection time and the entertainment driving unit 134 for driving the rotation drum 135, which is printed with a plurality of characters / designs, only for the time set in the predetermined timer 136; , After the driving time of the entertainment driving unit 134 is detected, the plurality of characters / designs on the rotating drum 135 displayed on the display unit 138 match each other, and the characters / designs are detected according to the sensing operation. If there is a match, the entertainment device module unit 130 having a sensing unit 140 for transmitting a detection signal to add a predetermined product to the control unit 116 mediates the vending machine module unit 110 and the interface means. The automatic vending machine having an entertainment giveaway device, characterized in that it is made integrally. The method of claim 1, The entertainment driving unit 134 is automatically driven in accordance with the detection signal of the key operation detecting unit 132, and using a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display device, etc., in addition to the rotating drum 135, a predetermined character / design The vending machine having an entertaining prize device, characterized in that that can be displayed. The method of claim 2, When using the liquid crystal display, the CRT display, or the like, a memory 137 for storing a plurality of characters / designs is further provided, and the characters / designs to be displayed are selected from the memory 137 according to a predetermined switch operation. And a vending machine having an entertaining premium device. The method of claim 1, The entertainment prize device module 130 may drive the rotating drum 135 according to a predetermined coin input, and may provide a product or a ticket according to whether or not the characters / patterns printed on the rotating drum 135 match. Vending machine having an entertainment premium device, characterized in that driven independently according to a predetermined power supply.