KR200321753Y1 - Used-vessel reclaimer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a recovery refund device for a container (e.g., a cup of ramen cups) containing contents at the time of sale. Device to make it possible.

The container is a cup of instant noodle, a cup of coffee or tea, Drinking Cups (Paper Cups),These are all kinds of containers that contained the contents of vending machines and general stores, such as lunch boxes containing meals, ice cream cups left after eating ice cream, and ice cream cups containing shaved ice. Collectively referred to as a recovery container or a container, it is configured to collect by using a recognizable code (bar code, IC chip, etc.) stamped, printed or attached to one side of the surface of the container, and converts the recognizable code displayed on the container into data. Collect all data from readers (proximity, bar code, IC readers, etc.) to any container that provides the basis for a refund of the container.

The information on this container is set in the recovery device so that only the relevant container can be recovered, and when the used container is returned to the container recovery refund device, a return corresponding to the container return (a refund amount) is received.

Containers inserted into the container opening are read by recognizable codes printed on the containers, and the containers are stacked according to the reading details. If the contents are not normal, the containers are not recovered or discharged.

The recovery refund apparatus in the configuration, the input unit for injecting the 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; A lamination processing unit for laminating the container lamination unit according to a configuration method; A refund device for refunding a price corresponding to the input container; Characterized in having a.

Description

Return container for used container {USED-VESSEL RECLAIMER}

The present invention relates to a recovery refund device for a container (e.g., a ramen cup of a cup ramen) that contained the contents at the time of sale. It relates to a device configured as.

It is the time to tighten regulations on disposable plastic containers, which incur social and environmental costs due to incineration or landfill, and recommend the use of multi-use containers, especially those generated from vending machines and general stores. It will be discarded and discarded in a nearby wastebasket. In the existing vending machines and general stores, the main purpose was to sell, and there was almost no action for container collection. Therefore, such a recovery process itself requires manpower, time elements, and economic costs, and contributes significantly to the occurrence of environmental pollution.

Returning the container; Stacking the returned containers according to specifications; Receiving a refund corresponding to the container; It can be processed in one device, reducing manpower and time requirements, and hygienic recovery process.

The containers are vending machines such as ramen cups that contained cup ramen, beverage cups (paper cups) discharged from vending machines containing coffee, tea, and cola, lunch boxes containing meals, ice cream cups left after eating ice cream, and ice cream cups containing shaved ice. All kinds of containers that contained contents at the time of sale in a general store, which means various containers from one-time goods to multi-company goods, collectively referred to as recovery containers or containers, and recognizable codes imprinted, printed or attached to one side of the container. (Bar code, IC chip, etc.) to collect and collect data from a reader (proximity, barcode type, IC reader, etc.) that reads the recognizable code displayed on the container and converts it into data. It includes all the courage to provide the basis for a refund.

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 a container recovery refund device that can be easily and conveniently recovered through, and also to provide a device for refunding the cost for the container.

In addition, the recovery refund device may be configured together with a change return machine and a refund machine when mounted inside the vending machine.

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

Figure 2 constitutes a recovery refund device inside the vending machine according to the present invention,

Example of connecting balance and other goods processing unit to outside

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

Figure 4 is an illustration of an automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention,

Figure 5 is an introduction and reading of the automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention, an example of the laminated portion,

Figure 6 is an illustration of the container stacking portion of the automatic cylindrical container recovery apparatus according to the present invention,

7 is an illustration of the automatic container recovery device having a serial stack in accordance with the present invention,

8 is an automatic lamination process flow chart according to 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 recovery items (straw, chopsticks, 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

40: Vending machine purchase item selection button

41: product outlet

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, with reference to the accompanying drawings an example of configuring the main body of the empty container recovery refund device in more detail with reference to the present invention.

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

Figure 2 constitutes a recovery refund device inside the vending machine according to the present invention,

Example of connecting balance and other goods processing unit to outside

Figure 3 is an illustration of an individual laminated automatic recovery refund device according to the standard,

Figure 4 is an illustration of a cylindrical laminated automatic recovery refund device,

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

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

7 is a view showing an example of a series laminated automatic recovery refund device.

As shown in Figure 2 when the connection is configured inside the vending machine

It can be configured to use the change return machine and the return refund machine that are present in the vending machine. The collection refund machine reads the recognition code only for the set container and refunds the price.

Looking at the configuration of the present invention shown in the figure is in the front surface constituting the main body of the device as shown (Fig. 2),

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

Other recoverable article recovery unit 18 for processing other recovered articles (straw, chopsticks, 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;

A stacking unit in which containers are stacked; A refund port 16 for refunding the consideration;

It is shown to have.

When explained in the order of processing, the container of the goods purchased in the vending machine or the general store is returned to the collection refund device set to be recoverable for the container after use.

Dispose of residual liquids or other recovered items (straw, chopsticks, lids, etc.) before loading them into the automatic recovery system to recover the containers. 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 the residual liquid or other substance is 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 installed in an easy-to-read direction for good readability, and the recognizable code printed on the container can be read in various directions as necessary. Printing to improve readability. If the read rate is low, other apparatuses such as allowing the reader to be read by rotating the bottom of the feeder after inserting the container to the container feeder may be further configured.

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.

Referring to the laminated part of Figure 5 consists of five laminated 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 by specification (Fig. 2), it can be easily collected if it is configured to be directly collected from the front of the corresponding stacking part.

The stacking volume allows the stacking alarm to send signals separated by volume (e.g. FULL-alarm, 90% preliminary signal ...) for efficient management of stacking and collection of stacks, and container loading. Make it easy to know if it can be returned. In the case of cylindrical lamination, it is not possible to put a viewing window so that the stacking alarm is set in each lamination part (S11) so that the amount of lamination can be measured and collection can be made quickly. In the case of serial stacking (FIG. 6) or individual stacking according to size (FIG. 2), the stacking alarm 13 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 for each standard (Fig. 2), it can be configured by adding the stack processing unit 10 according to the standard as needed, and has one stack processing unit 10 in one standard, The discharge is made according to the discharge alarm.

Among the containers, the cup ramen cup, the cup for drinking coffee (tea, cola, etc.) from the vending machine, the ice cream cup containing the ice cream, and the shaved ice cup containing the shaved ice are basically one container at a time. If more than one container can be loaded at one time, additional counter device is provided, and if several containers are added, the containers are counted one by one. Do it.

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 uses a container containing contents at the time of sale in a vending machine and a general store, so that it can be conveniently recovered, separated and stacked according to the read details (items, specifications, etc.). Not only does it need to be collected, it is possible to increase the recovery rate as much as possible, and also has the effect of minimizing manpower and time requirements due to the collection and recovery.

In addition, the amount of containers collected and stacked can be easily checked from the outside through a viewing window or an alarm function, so that it is possible to grasp the point at which the container can be quickly recovered without any hassle, and whether the input can also be returned in advance. It will have a noticeable effect.

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

As a result, the user's satisfaction was low in terms of material and human hazards because it was manufactured at the minimum cost because it did not focus on the number or reuse of containers in the past, but the initial production cost was made because the container was manufactured with emphasis on recovery and reuse. Although it is increased, the additional cost is reduced by recovering and reusing it, and it is expected to reduce the cost in the long term, and the user's satisfaction is increased by improving the quality of container production. For example, if you look at the recall and reuse of the current engineer, you can easily predict the effect.

In addition, because the container must be manufactured with a long-term view, it can make the container itself durable and material, can be made of ingredients that are not harmful to the human body, and if the design is also good, the buyer will not get tired of using it several times.

Therefore, it is expected from the buyer's point of view that the quality of life is expected to be improved by reducing the factors for environmental pollution by using the improved type of container and at the same time making it easy to collect and reuse disposable and multi-use containers.

In addition, the container can be returned to any place where there is a recovery refund device that can recover the container without having to return it to the purchased vending machine or store, so that the recovery can be conveniently recovered, further increasing the recovery rate. .

Claims (2)

It is characterized in that it is configured to be combined with the inside of the vending machine or configured alone to recover the container containing the contents at the time of sale in the vending machine and general stores, A reading unit that reads and interprets a code of a container to which an input recognizable code is printed; A discharge port for discharging the container for a container whose reading is abnormal; A lamination device for automatically laminating containers according to a configuration method; And a refund device for refunding the input container. The method of claim 1, wherein when configured inside the vending machine can be used to configure the refund device and the change device of the vending machine itself can be used together.