KR20200025643A - Automatic vending machine for ice pouch and Method for controling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, a vending machine capable of simultaneously unloading a product, comprises: a main body (10) having a display (13) and a calculation module (15); a first storage means (20) having a loading rack (23) in a freezer (21) of the main body (10), and accommodating an ice cup (IC) on the loading rack (23); a second storage means (30) having a loading rack (33) in a refrigerator (31) of the main body (10), and accommodating a pouch (PB) on the loading rack (33); and a control means for operating the first and second storage means (20, 30) in response to a selection signal input to a controller (40). Therefore, the number of times of inputting a selection button of a user is minimized in a process of selling a frozen ice cup and a pouch-shaped beverage, thereby contributing to an increase in the convenience and usability of the vending machine.

Description

Automatic vending machine and control method {Automatic vending machine for ice pouch and Method for controling the same}

The present invention relates to a vending machine, and more particularly, to a simultaneous takeout vending machine for displaying and selling frozen ice cups and pouched beverages and a control method thereof.

In line with the trend of aging population, interest in vending machines is increasing, and qualitative growth is expected to handle various products rather than quantitative growth. In general, food vending machines are often equipped with a refrigeration function to keep products fresh and lower the temperature, but also handle ice based on functions such as freezing or ice making. Although ice is used a lot in summer with drinks, there is a steady demand for food ingredients in other seasons.

As prior art documents which can be referred to in this regard, prior patents such as Korean Patent Publication No. 0530536 (prior document 1) and Korean Patent Publication No. 1879186 (prior document 2) are known.

Prior art 1 is an ice making tray having an ice cube ice is iced; An ice making hopper installed under the ice making tray and temporarily storing frozen ice; A dispenser unit on which a cup for receiving ice discharged from the ice making hopper is seated; A microcomputer for controlling various moving parts including an ice making tray and a feed water pump; And the like. Accordingly, the effect of simply selling ice or providing a cool drink is expected.

Prior art 2 is an extraction unit for extracting a beverage by mixing the raw material and water; An ice making apparatus for receiving ice and generating ice; A display panel displaying the type of beverage; A detector for detecting any one of a temperature and a humidity around the bending machine; And the like. Therefore, it is expected that the effect of adjusting the amount of ice according to the surrounding environment or the buyer's existing purchase record to suit the usage environment and the buyer's preference.

However, when an ice cup containing ice is added to the sealed container, there is a concern that the number of input of the selection button increases as the user's selection increases.

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 0530536 "Ice Vending Machine" (published date: March 10, 2005) Korean Patent Publication No. 1879186 "Smart Bending Machine Available for Ice Drink" (Publish Date: 2018.07.18.)

An object of the present invention for improving the conventional problems as described above, the simultaneous export vending machine for minimizing the number of times the user inputs a selection button in the process of selling a frozen ice cup and pouch-type beverage and its To provide a control method.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, a vending machine capable of simultaneously carrying out goods: a main body having a display and a settlement module; A first storage means having a loading rack in the freezer of the main body and receiving an ice cup on the loading rack; A second storage means having a loading rack in the refrigerator of the main body and accommodating a pouch on the loading rack; And control means for operating the first storage means and the second storage means in response to the selection signal input to the controller.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the display is characterized by displaying a sample of each individual product, and further displays the combined product on the touch screen.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the controller may cause the export of the corresponding individual product in response to the input of the single selection unit, and the release of the combined product in response to the input of the multiple selection unit.

As a variant of the invention, the controller is characterized in that it further comprises an immediate selection unit with the image of the combined product on the touch screen of the display.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the controller may further include a setting change unit to update the information on the combined product assigned to the multi-selection unit or the immediate selection unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a vending machine of claim 1, comprising: (A) waiting for a selection input of a combination product by inputting an amount of money; And (B) simultaneously or sequentially operating the first storage means and the second storage means in response to the input.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the steps (A) and (B) is characterized in that it optionally includes the carrying out of the straw, the insulating holder to assist the ice cup and the pouch.

As described above, according to the present invention, the number of times the user inputs a selection button is minimized in the process of selling frozen ice cups and pouch-type beverages, thereby contributing to increasing convenience and usability of the vending machine.

1 is a configuration diagram showing a vending machine in an exploded state according to the present invention
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the main parts of the vending machine according to the present invention
3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the vending machine according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vending machine according to the invention.

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

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is proposed a vending machine capable of simultaneously carrying out goods. In FIG. 1, the ice cup IC is illustrated in a sealed state with ice in the cup, and the pouch PB is illustrated in a sealed state in which a coffee or juice is put in a bag. Ice cups (ICs) and pouches (PBs) are preferred for simultaneous release, but are not limited thereto. In the present invention, a separate device for ice making is unnecessary but not necessarily excluded.

The main body 10 according to the present invention has a structure including a display 13 and a settlement module 15. The main body 10 includes a display 13, a settlement module 15, and an outlet 17 on a front door 11 that can be opened and closed. The display 13 is an area for displaying the appearance of the ice cup IC, the pouch PB and the like as a sample. The settlement module 15 processes the user's cash or electronic payment and returns the change. The discharge port 17 communicates with the discharge chutes 27 and 37 disposed inside the main body 10.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the display 13 is characterized by displaying a sample of each individual product, and further displays the combined product on the touch screen. In FIG. 1, a sample of each type of ice cup IC and pouch PB is displayed on the display 13. It is preferable to display a combination of a plurality of products on a touch screen (not shown) rather than displaying a sample. The touch screen may be arranged in the area of the display 13, but is preferably disposed separately below it.

In addition, according to the present invention, the first storage means 20 is provided with a loading rack 23 in the freezer 21 of the main body 10, the structure for receiving an ice cup (IC) on the loading rack 23 To achieve. 1 and 2 illustrate a state in which the first storage means 20 is disposed in the left region of the main body 10. The first storage means 20 is provided with a plurality of loading racks 23 in the freezer 21 to maintain the freezing temperature. Loading rack 23 is a structure for accommodating a plurality of ice cups (IC) can be pulled out of the freezer (21).

On the other hand, the plurality of stacking racks 23 disposed perpendicular to the freezer 21 are provided with respective first ejectors 25, and the lower side of the stacking racks 23 carry out the carrying-out of temporarily selected and dropped goods. The chute 27 is installed.

In addition, according to the present invention, the second storage means 30 is provided with a loading rack 33 in the refrigerator 31 of the main body 10, and has a structure for accommodating the pouch PB on the loading rack 33. It is coming true. 1 and 2 illustrate a state in which the second storage means 30 is disposed in the right region of the main body 10. The second storage means 30 includes a plurality of loading racks 33 in the refrigerator 31 in which the refrigerating temperature is maintained. Loading rack 33 is a structure for accommodating a plurality of pouches (PB) can be pulled out of the refrigerator 31.

On the other hand, the plurality of stacking racks 33 arranged horizontally in the refrigerator 31 are provided with respective second ejectors 35, and the lower side of the stacking racks 33 carry out carrying out the temporarily selected goods which have been dropped. The chute 37 is installed.

In addition, according to the present invention, the control means operates the first storage means 20 and the second storage means 30 in response to the selection signal input to the controller 40. Referring to FIG. 3, the control means is based on a controller 40 equipped with a microprocessor, a memory, and an input / output interface. The first ejector 25 of the first storage means 20, the second ejector 35 of the second storage means 30, and the like are connected to the output interface of the controller 40. The controller 40 executes an algorithm for selling the ice cup IC and the pouch PB in response to the user selection.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the controller 40 causes the export of the respective individual products in response to the input of the single selection unit 41, and the export of the combined products in response to the input of the multi-selection unit 42. It is characterized by causing. The single selection unit 41 is configured to include a selection button arranged adjacent to each specimen on the display 13. When the amount is input to the settlement module 15 and the single selection unit 41 is selected, the ice cup IC or the pouch PB is individually taken out. The multi-selection unit 42 may be implemented by using a touch screen in addition to the selection button, and simultaneously enhances convenience by carrying out two or more products at the same time. For example, if the vending machine has three products, the multi-selection unit 42 may be configured with four selection buttons. However, when the number of types of products is increased, the selection button of the multi-selection unit 42 is compressed to several. can do.

As a variant of the invention, the controller 40 is characterized in that it further comprises an immediate selection unit 43 on the touch screen of the display 13 together with the image of the combined product. This displays a specific combination product, for example, an ice cup (IC)-coffee pouch (PB)-each juice pouch (PB) on the touch screen in sequence, and at the same time configures the immediate selection unit 43 with the menu button of the selection button. . Thus, the user may press the menu button while listening to a variety of combined products with a voice commentary on the touch screen may cause the export.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the controller 40 may further include a setting change unit 45 to update information on the combined goods allocated to the multi-selection unit 42 or the immediate selection unit 43. do. In the first embodiment, when only three or five selection buttons of the multi-selection unit 42 are arranged, the type of the combined product allocated to each selection button is changed through the setting changing unit 45. As a second embodiment, when the multi-selection unit 42 is configured as a menu button on the touch screen, the image type of the combined product displayed is changed through the setting change unit 45. The setting changer 45 includes a separate input key and is connected to the subroutine program and data stored in the memory of the controller 40.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling the vending machine of claim 1 is proposed. An algorithm executed by the controller 40 of the control means based on the hardware of the main body 10, the first storage means 20, the second storage means 30, and the control means described above is the main.

Step (A) according to the present invention proceeds to the process of waiting for input of the selection of the combined product by the input of money. When the user inputs the amount of the desired product into the settlement module 15, the controller 40 waits for the user's input through the single selection unit 41, the multi-selection unit 42, the immediate selection unit 43. The user usually selects the ice cup IC and the specific beverage pouch PB at the same time, but it is also possible to select only one with the single selector 41.

Step (B) according to the present invention undergoes a process of simultaneously or sequentially operating the first storage means 20 and the second storage means 30 in response to the input. When a specific combination product is input through the multi-selection unit 42, the first and second exporters 25 and 35 are simultaneously operated to simultaneously take out the ice cup IC and the pouch PB. Of course, simultaneous operation of the first motor 28 and the second motor 38 also includes sequential operation at regular intervals. In this process, when the sold out of a particular product is confirmed through the sold out detection unit 47, the adjacent stacking racks 23 and 33 are operated to take out the product.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the steps (A) and (B) is characterized in that it optionally includes the carrying out of the straw, the insulating holder to assist the ice cup (IC) and the pouch (PB). Straws for the convenience of drinking, and auxiliary materials such as insulation holders for the convenience of gripping is stored in a separate storage separate from the freezer 21 and the refrigerator 31 and provided according to a user's selection. The carrying out function of the auxiliary material may also be configured to be automatically executed by being included in the multi-selection unit 42 or the immediate selection unit 43.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to belong to the claims of the present invention.

10: body 11: door
13: Display 15: Settlement Module
20: first storage means 21: freezer
23, 33: loading rack 25: first transporter
27, 37: export chute 20: second storage means
31: refrigerator 35: second dispensing machine
40: controller 41: single selection unit
42: multiple selector 43: immediate selector
45: setting change unit 47: sold out detection unit
IC: Ice Cup PB: Pouch

Claims (7)

In the vending machine which can take out goods at the same time:
A main body 10 having a display 13 and a settlement module 15;
A first storage means (20) having a loading rack (23) in the freezer (21) of the main body (10) and receiving an ice cup (IC) on the loading rack (23);
A second storage means (30) having a loading rack (33) in the refrigerator (31) of the main body (10) and receiving a pouch (PB) on the loading rack (33); And
And a control means for operating the first storage means (20) and the second storage means (30) in response to the selection signal input to the controller (40). The method according to claim 1,
And said display (13) displays a sample of each individual product, and further displays the combined product on a touch screen. The method according to claim 1,
The controller 40 induces the export of the corresponding individual product in response to the input of the single selector 41, and simultaneously induces the export of the corresponding combined product in response to the input of the multi-selection unit 42. Take-out vending machine. The method according to claim 1,
The controller (40) is characterized in that it further comprises an immediate selection unit (43) with an image of the combined product on the touch screen of the display (13). The method according to claim 3 or 4,
And said controller (40) further comprises a setting changer (45) for updating information about the combined goods assigned to the multi-selector (42) or the immediate selector (43). In the method of controlling the vending machine of claim 1:
(A) waiting for the input of the selection of the combined product by the amount of money input; And
(B) simultaneously or sequentially operating the first storage means (20) and the second storage means (30) in response to the input; control method of a simultaneous takeout vending machine comprising a. The method according to claim 6,
The steps (A) and (B) is a control method of the simultaneous export vending machine, characterized in that it comprises a selection of the straw, the insulating holder to assist the ice cup (IC) and the pouch (PB).

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