KR200314486Y1 - Vessel auto-reclaimer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic container recovery device, and to minimize the waste of manpower and time by automatically recovering the number of times when the collection of the container for recovery and the refund process.

Recovery container refers to various containers ranging from one-time items such as paper cups, ice cream cups, and ice-water cups to multi-company products. Hereinafter, collectively referred to as recovery containers or containers, codes (bar codes, IC chips, etc.) recognizable on one side of the container It stamps or attaches a set unique number and collects data from a reader (proximity, barcode type, IC reader, etc.) that reads barcodes, IC chips, etc., displayed on the containers and converts them into data. All containers that provide the basis for other actions.

When returning the used container to the automatic return container, the automated process is to simplify the process of returning the container and to receive the corresponding cost (refund amount, receipt, coupon, etc.). To achieve.

Containers put into the recovery container inlet are read by recognizable codes (sales information, specifications, etc.) printed on the recovery containers, and each container is stacked according to the read details.If the details are not normal, the containers are not collected or discharged. Let.

Claims [1] A main body of a recovery container automatic return machine, comprising: an input unit for injecting a container; A reading unit that reads and interprets a recognizable code of the loaded container; A discharge port for discharging the container to the abnormal container; It relates to a container automatic recovery apparatus comprising a; automatic stacking processing unit for automatically processing the container stacking unit according to the configuration.

Description

Automatic container recovery device {VESSEL AUTO-RECLAIMER}

The present invention relates to a container automatic recovery device, and to a recovery device for a container that can be recycled or reused, such as disposables.

It is a time to tighten regulations on disposable plastic containers that incur social and environmental costs due to incineration or landfill, and return the deposit when consumers return disposable cups to fast food or coffee shops. It is recommended to recycle or reuse. In addition, this process of collecting and refunding itself takes time or manpower.

Empty containers are used and discarded in a considerable amount per day, and most of the empty containers used as necessary are discarded in the surrounding bins, resulting in many economic losses and environmental pollution.

Therefore, in order to recover a large amount of empty containers discarded in the trash as described above for recycling or reuse, a countermeasure for separating and recovering the empty containers from the trash can has been prepared. Not only occurred, but also caused more and more additional costs.

Returning the container; Stacking the returned containers according to specifications; The process of collecting stacked containers can be handled in one device, reducing manpower and time requirements, hygienic recovery and space requirements.

Recovery container means a variety of containers from one-time items such as paper cups, ice cream cups, and ice-water cups to multi-company products, and recognizes or attaches a recognizable code (bar code, IC chip, etc.) to a set unique number on one side of the container. Collect the data from the reader (proximity, barcode type, IC reader, etc.) to read the barcode, IC chip, etc. displayed on the container to provide the basis to counter the relevant container or to perform other operations such as refund That leads to all courage.

The recovery container reads the recognizable code through the input process and is discharged when the reading history is abnormal.In the normal case, the recovery container is laminated to the corresponding stacking part according to the read details (standard, etc.), and the stacked recovery container is collected. It is to provide an automatic container recovery device that can be easily and conveniently recovered through the present invention, and also to provide a device that is the basis of a refund device that refunds the price for the collected recovery container.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-step signal to the recovery container stacking amount through the stacking alarm (e.g. FULL-alarm, 90% -preliminary signal ...) The stacking step can be known, and the stacking or collection can be managed efficiently.

Still another object of the present invention is to make it easy to check the empty container recovery amount recovered through the viewing window to the outside.

The present invention for achieving the above object in the main body of the device,

It has an input unit formed with an input hole for collecting the container and a reading unit for the input details,

If the reading is abnormal, it has a container outlet for discharging the container. In the case of individual laminated structure (Fig. 2) by standard, after reading without stacking at the inlet, if the reading is abnormal, the alarm is discharged and at the inlet itself. It is configured to be taken out by the user, and when the stack is formed in a cylindrical shape (Figs. 3, 4, and 5), the stacking alarm is used to measure the stacking amount, and in other cases (series stacking structure (Fig. 6). ), The individual laminated structure (Fig. 2), etc., according to the standard, can be configured in both a lattice alarm and a perspective part capable of seeing the amount of lamination, and the container is laminated on the corresponding lamination part according to the read details. Container automatic recovery device.

1 is an illustration of a recovery container according to the present invention,

2 is an illustration of a recovery apparatus for each standard according to the present invention,

3 is an illustration of an automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention,

Figure 4 is an introduction and reading of the automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention, an example of the laminated portion,

5 is an illustration of the container stacking portion of the automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention,

Figure 6 is an illustration of the automatic container retrieval device having a serial stack in accordance with the present invention.

♣ Explanation of the main parts of the drawing ♣

1: recovery container 2: recognizable code (eg barcode)

3: Return direction display 10: Lamination processing part

11: container inlet 12: container outlet

13: stacking alarm 14: viewing window

15: handle for opening and closing the door handle 16: refund device

17: Residual liquid processing unit 18: Other recovered items (straw, lid, etc.) recovery unit

19: emission alarm (for individual lamination by specification)

21: opening and closing door 22: reading device

23: vessel transport guide 23-A: vessel transport guide lower support

24: rotating shaft 25: collection opening and closing door

26: outlet opening and closing door 27: outlet

28: lamination hole 29: lamination guide binding guide

30: cylindrical stacking collection door 31: stacking top stacking guide

S01: container input S02: closing door

S03: Jug weight determination S04: Jug recognition code reading

S05: Emission (abnormal reading) S06: Determination of stackable stacking part by standard

S07: move to the corresponding lamination part S08: lamination

S09: Hold stacking amount S10: Stacking door can be opened if stacking amount is normal

S11: stacking alarm due to stacking amount exceeded

If not, it just alarms and returns to the opening / closing state.

The present invention to achieve the above object,

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, an example of configuring the main body of the automatic container recovery device in detail.

1 is an example of a container in which a recognizable code (eg, a barcode) is printed,

Figure 2 is an illustration of a separate laminated automatic recovery apparatus for each standard according to the present invention,

3 is an example of a cylindrical laminated automatic recovery device,

4 is an example of an automatic lamination processing unit in a cylindrical lamination,

5 is an illustration for explaining the inside of the laminate in the cylindrical lamination,

6 is a view showing an example of a serial stack automatic recovery device.

Referring to the configuration of the present invention shown in the drawing, as shown in the front (Fig. 3, 4, 5) constituting the main body of the device,

Residual liquid processing unit 17 for processing the residual liquid before the container recovery;

Other recoverable article recovery section 18 for processing other recovered articles (straw, lid, etc.);

An input unit 11 having an input hole through which a recovery container can be inserted;

A reading unit 22 for reading and interpreting the recognizable code of the put container;

An outlet 12 for discharging the container with respect to the container having an abnormal reading;

Automatic lamination processing units 23 and 24 for automatically processing the container lamination unit;

A stacking unit in which containers are stacked; An outlet for retrieving the corresponding price;

It is shown to have.

If you explain in order of processing

Before retrieving a recoverable container, the remaining liquid or other recovered items (straw, lid, etc.) must be processed and then put into the input port before being put into the automatic recovery device. In the case of feeding, the returning direction (3) pre-printed is matched with the returning direction of the device. (Simply open the opening / closing door 21 and put the container on the loading part.)

The put container is placed on the container carrying guide 23, and configured to measure the weight on the lower support 23-A of the container carrying guide 23 (S03), by setting the weight of the corresponding container to the weight of When exceeding the limit range is discharged (S05) by opening the lower support (23-A) to the bottom. If residual liquids or other substances are in the container, it is for automatic discharge treatment.

The loaded container is read (S04) by the reading device 22, and the reading device can be configured to have good readability by installing one or more in an easy-to-read direction, if necessary, and recognizing the printed on the container. Code can also be read in several directions as needed to improve readability.

In accordance with the read details, the container 24 is moved to the corresponding stacking part of the rotating shaft 24 (S07) to open the bottom of the container transporting guide 23 from the top of the stacking part to stack the container (S08). . The discharge port 27 is directly connected to the lower portion of the container transport guide 23 of the inlet, so that if the reading is abnormal, the lower support 23-A is immediately opened without being moved to discharge.

In the lamination part of the drawing, it consists of five lamination parts and one discharge part.

Multiple stacks may be provided for each specification (eg large 2, large 2, small 1, etc.), or the whole may be configured for one standard.

The discharge part and the lamination part are laminated in a state in which the lamination part is firmly bound by the lamination part binding guide. At the time of collection, only the lamination part to be collected is separated from the binding guide and the container stacked inside is collected. The discharge part is connected to the front outlet of the device so that the inside of the collecting part is fixed so that it is not rotated normally. In the case of collection, the discharge shaft is disconnected and then the rotary shaft 24 is rotated to easily collect the stacked part to be collected. . In the case of serial stacking (FIG. 6) or individual stacking according to standard (FIG. 2), it can be easily collected if it is configured to be directly collected from the front side of the corresponding stacking unit.

The stacking amount allows the stacking alarm to send signals separated by quantity (e.g. FULL-alarm, 90% -preliminary signal ...) to efficiently manage the replacement or collection of the stack. In the case of cylindrical lamination, it is not possible to put a see-through window so that the stacking alarm can be set in each lamination part (S11) so that the amount of lamination can be estimated and collection can be made quickly. In the case of series stacking (FIG. 6) or individual stacking according to size (FIG. 2), the stacking alarm 13 may be configured or the viewing window 14 may be configured. The stacking portion may have the same shape as in the figure or may have a cylindrical configuration. Depending on the configuration, the control type of the automatic lamination processing unit also changes.

After the input is configured not to open the opening until lamination or discharge is completed (S02) can prevent other errors or safety accidents.

In the case of individual stack recovery device (FIG. 2) for each standard, it is possible to configure by adding a stack processing unit 10 according to the standard if necessary, and has one stack processing unit 10 in one standard, the input unit discharge unit The discharge is made according to the discharge alarm.

One container at a time is basically added, but if more than two containers can be added at one time, add a counter device and if several containers are added, count the containers one by one and determine the suitability. Eject or stack them up and refund them when they are complete.

The present invention described above is limited to the above description or the accompanying drawings as various substitutional modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Not only that, but also can be applied to other necessary equipment.

As described above, the present invention is automatically stacked according to the read details (specifications, etc.) in order to conveniently collect the used recovery container, so that no separate collection is required and the recovery rate can be maximized as much as possible. In addition, it is possible to minimize the manpower and time requirements by allowing a refund for the input container.

In addition, since the recovery amount of the empty containers put and stacked can be easily checked from the outside through a viewing window or an alarm function, it is possible to grasp the point at which the empty containers can be quickly recovered without any hassle.

In addition, in the process of recovering the empty container there is also an effect that a hygienic recovery operation can be made by placing a container for storing the residual liquid so that the residual liquid remaining in the empty container does not flow out to the floor or the like.

Claims (1)

A reading unit which reads and interprets the code of the recovery container to which the inserted recognizable code is printed; A discharge port for discharging the container for a container whose reading is abnormal; An automatic lamination device for automatically laminating containers according to a configuration method; Container automatic recovery device to be connected to the refund processing device, characterized in that provided with.