KR20240028160A - Chestnut automatic sales system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

A night vending system is provided. The chestnut automatic sales system includes a product storage unit that stores chestnuts, a product display unit that displays the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit as product images of raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, and roasted chestnuts, and a selection of the products displayed in the product display unit. a product selection unit, a payment unit that pays the purchase cost of the product selected in the product selection unit, a product measuring unit that measures the chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit according to the cost paid in the payment unit, and a product measurement unit that measures the chestnuts. It includes a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the product discharge unit that discharges the chestnuts, the product storage unit, the product display unit, the product selection unit, the payment unit, the product weighing unit, and the product discharge unit.

Description

Chestnut automatic sales system and method}

The present invention relates to an automatic chestnut sales system and method, and more specifically, to a chestnut automatic sales system and method that immediately measures or cooks chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box for the amount paid by the customer and sells them.

In general, chestnuts, the fruit of the chestnut tree, are nuts and are a healthy food, and are loved by people because they taste good. The chestnut contains contents corresponding to flesh inside, and the outside of this flesh is covered with yulpi, which is a thin inner skin, and the outside is surrounded by a hard outer skin. The chestnuts can be consumed by peeling and eating them raw, or by processing them in a steamed or baked form using various heating means such as gas and briquettes, depending on the consumer's taste.

However, since the chestnuts are limited to places where they are sold, there is a problem in that it is difficult for consumers to purchase and consume them.

In order to solve the above problems, a chestnut vending machine has been disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2001-0065534. This prior art includes an advertising display board for the contents being sold on the front, an outlet for coins and cards, a main body surrounded by a sorting button and an outer body, and money, coins, and cards placed on one side of the inside of the main body and fed into the inlet. A sorting device that detects whether or not the contents can be withdrawn by determining the corresponding amount and whether it is counterfeit, a storage compartment that surrounds the outer surface of the chestnuts with an enclosure so that the contents of the chestnuts can be separated and loaded by component by a separation plate of the main body, and the chestnuts are loaded into the storage compartment. It consists of a heating means that heats the chestnuts to be harvested to maintain them at a predetermined temperature, and a drawing means that checks the appropriateness of the sorter and moves the operating plate located at the bottom of the separator plate to drop the chestnuts using an operation signal from the sorting button. do.

However, the prior art has a problem in that it cannot prevent deterioration of the chestnuts loaded in the chestnut storage compartment because the chestnuts loaded in the chestnut storage compartment are heated with hot water or steam.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a system for selling chestnuts through vending machines while preventing their deterioration.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2001-0065534

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic chestnut sales system and method that immediately measures and sells chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box according to the amount paid by the customer.

In addition, we provide an automatic chestnut sales system and method that immediately supplies, cooks, and sells chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box for the amount paid by the customer.

In addition, the aim is to provide a chestnut automatic sales system and method that can store chestnuts loaded in a chestnut storage box for a long time at a temperature of -3 to -1℃ and humidity of 85 to 95%.

In addition, the problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

The automatic chestnut sales system according to an embodiment to solve the above problem includes a product storage unit for storing chestnuts, and the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit into product images of raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, and roasted chestnuts. A product display unit to display, a product selection unit to select the product displayed in the product display unit, a payment unit to pay the purchase cost of the product selected in the product selection unit, and a product storage unit to store the product according to the cost paid in the payment unit. A product measuring unit for measuring the chestnuts to be discharged, a product discharging unit for discharging the chestnuts measured in the product measuring unit, the product storage unit, the product display unit, the product selection unit, the payment unit, the product measuring unit, and the product storage unit. It may include a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the product discharge unit.

The product storage unit may include a product storage box that stores the chestnuts, a cooling system that maintains the temperature of the product storage box at a constant level, and a product inventory checker that determines the inventory of chestnuts stored in the product storage box.

The product inventory check unit may further include a warning notification unit that notifies the manager when the product is not stored in the product storage box or when the cooling system does not operate or malfunction occurs.

It further includes a selection discharge unit that guides the chestnuts passing through the product measurement unit to be discharged as a product selected in the product selection unit, wherein the selection discharge unit is disposed below the product measurement unit and guides the movement of the chestnuts that passed through the product measurement unit. a selection discharge hopper, a supply guide hopper connected to one side of the lower end of the selection discharge hopper, a discharge guide hopper connected to the other side of the lower end of the selection discharge hopper, and rotatably disposed inside the selection discharge hopper, and the supply It may include a hopper selection member that opens and closes the guide hopper or discharge guide hopper.

It may further include a product cooking unit that cooks the chestnuts measured in the product measuring unit with the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit.

The product cooking unit may be a sheller or peeler.

The product cooking unit includes a sheath forming part that receives the chestnuts that have passed the product measuring unit and then makes a cut in the surface of the chestnuts, and the sheath forming part includes a hopper that accommodates the chestnuts that have passed the product measuring unit, and the hopper. It may include a supply guide member disposed at the lower end to guide the movement of chestnuts discharged into the hopper and a blade that cuts the surface of the chestnuts moved by the supply guide member.

It may further include a flow prevention member that prevents the flow of the night being transferred to the supply guide member.

It further includes a heating cooking unit that heats and cooks the chestnuts on which the sheath is formed in the sheath forming unit, and the heating cooking unit may be a microwave oven or an air fryer.

It further includes a container supply unit that supplies containers for containing the raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, and sheath chestnuts, and the container supply unit includes a container storage member in which a plurality of containers are stacked, a container discharged from the container storage member, and a product discharge of the container. It may include a transfer member for transferring to the unit or heating cooking unit.

It may further include a taster unit that provides a taster product under the control of the PLC device.

In addition, the method of automatically selling chestnuts according to an embodiment includes a product storage step of refrigerating chestnuts in the product storage unit by a cooling system, and displaying the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit as a product image for sale on the product display unit. A product display step, a product selection step of selecting the product and weight displayed on the product display section in a product selection section, a payment step of paying the purchase cost of the product selected in the product selection section at a payment section, and payment at the payment section. It includes a product weighing step of weighing the chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit in a product measuring unit according to the calculated cost and a product discharging step of discharging the chestnuts measured in the product measuring unit from a product discharging unit, the product storage unit, the It includes a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the product display unit, the product selection unit, the payment unit, the product measurement unit, and the product discharge unit.

It may further include a cooking step of cooking the chestnuts passing through the product measuring unit in a product cooking unit with the product selected in the product selection unit.

It may further include a tasting step in which the tasting product is provided by a tasting unit under the control of the PLC device.

According to the automatic chestnut sales system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention, chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box can be measured or cooked and easily sold on the spot for the amount paid by the customer.

In addition, the chestnuts stored in the chestnut storage box can be supplied, cooked, and sold on the spot for the amount paid by the customer.

Additionally, chestnuts loaded in the chestnut storage box can be stored for a long time at a temperature of -3 to -1°C and humidity of 85 to 95%, making maintenance easy.

Additionally, you can receive chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box, cut open the skin of the chestnuts, and sell them in the form of sheathed chestnuts.

In addition, chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box can be supplied, their skins completely peeled, and the chestnuts can be sold in fresh form.

Additionally, chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box can be supplied, a sheath formed on the surface of the chestnuts, and then sold in the form of steamed or roasted chestnuts.

Effects according to the embodiments are not limited to the contents exemplified above, and further various effects are included in the present specification.

Figure 1 is a flow diagram showing a night vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a product storage unit of a night vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a product cooking unit of a nighttime automatic vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a view showing the sheath forming part of the product cooking part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the container supply part of the product cooking part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram schematically showing a night vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram schematically showing the selection discharge unit of the night vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and will be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments only serve to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and that common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains is not limited. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing the flow of a night automatic sales method according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram showing a product storage unit of a night automatic sales method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is It is a drawing showing the product cooking part of the automatic chestnut vending method according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a drawing showing a sheath forming part of the product cooking part according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the container supply part of the product cooking unit according to , Figure 6 is a diagram schematically showing a night automatic vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 7 is a diagram showing the night automatic vending system according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram schematically showing the selective discharge section.

The method of automatically selling chestnuts according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a product storage step of refrigerating chestnuts in the product storage unit 110 by a cooling system, and a product selling the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit 110. A product display step of displaying an image on the product display unit 120, a product selection step of selecting the product and weight displayed on the product display unit 120 in the product selection unit 130, and a product selection step of selecting the product and weight displayed in the product display unit 120, and selecting the product selected in the product selection unit 130. A payment step in which the purchase cost of the product is paid in the payment unit 140, and a product in which the chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit 110 are measured in the product measuring unit 150 according to the cost paid in the payment unit 140. It includes a weighing step and a product discharging step of discharging the chestnuts weighed in the product measuring unit 150 from the product discharging unit 160, and the product storage unit 110, the product display unit 120, and the product selection unit. (130), and may include a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the payment unit 140, the product metering unit 150, and the product discharge unit 160.

In some embodiments, a cooking step of cooking the chestnuts that have passed through the product measuring unit 150 with the product selected in the product selection unit 130 in the product cooking unit 180 may be further included.

In some embodiments, a tasting step in which the tasting product is provided by the tasting unit 190 under the control of the PLC device 170 may be further included.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the chestnut automatic vending system 100 according to one embodiment is a system that sells chestnuts stored in a chestnut storage box for the amount paid by the customer, and includes a product storage unit 110, It may include a product display unit 120, a product selection unit 130, a payment unit 140, a product weighing unit 150, a product discharge unit 160, and a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device 170.

Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the product storage unit 110 may store cleanly washed chestnuts. In some embodiments, the product storage unit 110 may include a product storage box 111, a cooling system 112, and a product inventory check unit 113.

In some embodiments, the product storage box 111 may be formed in a square box shape to form a space inside. However, it is not limited to this and may be formed in various shapes. In some embodiments, an insulating material may be built into the product storage box 111. In some embodiments, the product storage box 111 may further include an inlet and an outlet. In some embodiments, the entrance portion may be disposed at the upper end of the product storage box 111 to guide the insertion of chestnuts. In some embodiments, the inlet portion can be opened and closed with a cover. Additionally, in some embodiments, the discharge unit may be disposed at the bottom of the product storage box 111 to guide discharge at night. In some embodiments, the discharge portion may be opened and closed by an opening and closing member. Accordingly, the nighttime discharge discharged to the discharge unit can be controlled by the opening and closing member opening and closing the discharge unit.

In some embodiments, the cooling system 112 may maintain the temperature of the product storage bin 111 constant. In some embodiments, refrigeration system 112 may be a refrigeration cycle that includes an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve through which refrigerant moves. In some embodiments, the evaporator may be placed inside the product storage box 111, and the compressor, condenser, and expansion valve may be placed outside the product storage box 111. For example, a compressor, condenser, and expansion valve may be disposed at the lower part of the main body 10.

In some embodiments, cooling system 112 may further include a temperature measurement unit. In some embodiments, the temperature measurement unit may measure the temperature inside the product storage box 111 and transmit the measured results to the PLC device 170. In addition, the PLC device 170 can control the operation of the cooling system 112 according to the transmitted temperature inside the product storage box 111 to ensure that the temperature inside the product storage box 111 is always maintained constant. Here, the temperature inside the product storage box 111 can be maintained at -3 to 0°C, which is a temperature at which chestnuts do not deteriorate.

In some embodiments, the cooling system 112 may further include a humidity measurement unit. In some embodiments, the humidity measurement unit may measure the humidity inside the product storage box 111 and transmit the measured results to the PLC device 170. In addition, the PLC device 170 can control the operation of the dehumidifying device according to the transmitted humidity inside the product storage box 111 to ensure that the humidity inside the product storage box 111 is always maintained constant. Here, the humidity inside the product storage box 111 can be maintained at 85 to 95% so that the chestnuts do not deteriorate.

In some embodiments, the product inventory detection unit 113 may determine the night's inventory stored in the product storage box 111 and transmit the identified data to the PLC device 170. In some embodiments, the product inventory check unit 113 may include a camera. In some embodiments, the camera may capture chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 and transmit the captured images to the PLC device 170. Additionally, in some embodiments, the product inventory detection unit 113 may be a sensor. In some embodiments, sensors may be arranged in pairs so as to correspond to each other at the bottom of the product storage box 111. Therefore, if a signal is not exchanged between a pair of sensors due to chestnuts, it can be determined that more than a certain amount of chestnuts are stored in the product storage box 111, and if signals are exchanged between a pair of sensors, the chestnuts are stored in the product storage box 111. It is determined that the stored chestnuts are stored below a certain amount, and this signal can be transmitted to the PLC device 170. Additionally, in some embodiments, the product inventory check unit 113 may include a scale. In some embodiments, the scale may measure the weight of the product storage box 111 where the chestnuts are stored and transmit the measured data to the PLC device 170. For example, the weight of the product storage box 111 in which chestnuts are stored must be heavier than the weight of the product storage box 111 in which chestnuts are not stored, so the weight of the product storage box 111 in which chestnuts are stored measured on the scale and the weight of the product storage box 111 in which chestnuts are stored By comparing the weight of the product storage box 111 that does not include the chestnuts, if the weight of the product storage box 111 in which the chestnuts are stored is close to the product storage box 111 in which the chestnuts are not stored, the chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 This can be judged by this small amount. Additionally, the PLC device 170 can transmit data transmitted from the product inventory check unit 113 to the manager's terminal. For example, the data transmitted from the product inventory check unit 113 is transmitted to the manager's terminal through a network, and the manager analyzes the transmitted data to facilitate the night's inventory stored in the product storage box 111. In addition to understanding it clearly, you can also control the time of replenishment at night in the product storage box (111). Here, the network may mean a structure that connects the PLC device 170 and the manager's terminal to enable data exchange. Examples of such networks include RF, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, 5th Generation Partnership Project (5GPP) network, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX) network, and Internet. ), LAN (Local Area Network), Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth network, NFC network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc., but is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, the product storage unit 110 may further include a warning notification unit 114. In some embodiments, the warning notification unit 114 may transmit this to the PLC device 170 when the cooling system 112 does not operate or malfunctions. In some embodiments, the warning notification unit 114 may transmit a status according to the night's inventory determined by the product inventory check unit 113 to the PLC device 170. For example, if the amount of chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 is less than the set storage amount of chestnuts, this can be identified and transmitted to the PLC device 170. In addition, the PLC device 170 can transmit data transmitted from the warning notification unit 114 to the manager's terminal through the network, and make the manager's terminal emit a warning sound or turn on to notify of an emergency situation.

Here, the manager's terminal is a wireless communication device that guarantees portability and mobility, for example, navigation, PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), and PHS (Personal Handyphone). System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, smart It may include all types of handheld wireless communication devices such as smartphones, smartpads, tablet PCs, etc.

In some embodiments, the product display unit 120 may display products sold through the display unit. For example, the product display unit 120 may display images of raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, raw chestnuts, etc. on the display unit.

In some embodiments, the product selection unit 130 may select a product displayed on the product display unit 120. For example, the buyer selects a product displayed on the display unit of the product display unit 120, such as raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, and fresh fruit, and calculates the weight of the selected products such as raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, and fresh fruit. You can select .

In some embodiments, the payment unit 140 may pay a purchase cost according to the product selected in the product selection unit 130 and the weight of the product. In some embodiments, the payment unit 140 may insert coins or bills into the coin inlet and bill inlet disposed in the main body 10 and pay the cost with the inserted money. Here, if the amount of the bill inserted into the bill slot is more than the purchase cost, change can be paid through the coin slot. In some embodiments, the payment unit 140 can make payments with a card inserted into the card slot disposed in the main body 10. When paying for a purchase with a card, the payment can be made by obtaining approval from the credit card company. . Here, the card may include a credit card, debit card, check card, etc. In some embodiments, the payment unit 140 may include NFC.

In some embodiments, the product measuring unit 150 may measure chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit 110 according to the cost paid in the payment unit 140. In some embodiments, the product weighing unit 150 discharges the chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 into the discharge part of the product storage box 111 opened by the opening and closing member, and measures the number and weight of the chestnuts discharged from the discharge part. It can be measured. In some embodiments, the product weighing unit 150 may measure using the scale of the product inventory checking unit 113. For example, when the weight of the product storage box 111 and the chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 are measured with a scale and the chestnuts are discharged from the outlet of the product storage box 111 opened by the opening and closing member, the product storage box ( 111) and the weight of the chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 can be measured and compared to measure the weight of the chestnuts discharged to the discharge unit. In addition, when the chestnuts are discharged to the discharge unit as much as the set weight, the opening and closing member closes the discharge section to block the discharge of chestnuts and waits for the next operation. Here, since the weight of chestnuts varies depending on their size, the weight of the product paid for in the payment unit 140 cannot be accurately discharged, so the chestnut may be discharged with a weight greater than the weight of the product paid for in the payment unit 140. In some embodiments, the product weighing unit 150 may be placed inside the product storage box 111.

Referring to FIG. 7, in some embodiments, the product weighing unit 150 may further include a selection discharge unit 150'. In some embodiments, the selection discharge unit 150' may guide chestnuts passing through the product weighing unit 150 to be discharged as a product selected in the product selection unit 130. In some embodiments, the selective discharge unit 150' may include a selective discharge hopper 151, a supply guide hopper 152, a discharge guide hopper 153, and a hopper selection member 154.

In some embodiments, the selection discharge hopper 151 is disposed below the product weighing unit 150 and may be a hopper that guides the movement of chestnuts that pass through the product measuring unit 150.

In some embodiments, the supply guide hopper 152 may be connected to a sheath forming portion 181 on one side of the lower end of the selection discharge hopper 151.

In some embodiments, the discharge guide hopper 153 may be connected to the transfer member 182c on the other side of the lower end of the selection discharge hopper 151.

In some embodiments, the hopper selection member 154 is rotatably disposed at the lower end of the selection discharge hopper 151, and rotates under the control of the PLC device 170 to supply the supply guide hopper 152 or the discharge guide hopper 153. can be opened and closed. In some embodiments, the hopper selection member 154 may be a bellows tube disposed at the lower end of the product weighing unit 150 and selectively communicating with the supply guide hopper 152 or the discharge guide hopper 153.

In some embodiments, when the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit 130 are raw chestnuts, the product discharge unit 160 may store the chestnuts that have passed through the product measurement unit 150 in the container 182b and discharge them.

In some embodiments, the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device 170 includes a product storage unit 110, a product display unit 120, a product selection unit 130, a payment unit 140, a product weighing unit 150, and a product discharge unit. Unit 160 can be controlled. In some embodiments, the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device 170 may control the selection discharge unit 150', the product cooking unit 180 described below, and the tasting unit 190.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the night vending system 100 may further include a product cooking unit 180. In some embodiments, the product cooking unit 180 may remove the skin of the chestnuts that have passed through the product measuring unit 150 when the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit 130 are fresh. In some embodiments, the product cooking unit 180 may cook the chestnuts that have passed the product measuring unit 150 when the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit 130 are cut chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, or roasted chestnuts.

In some embodiments, the product cooking unit 180 may be a sheller or sheller. In some embodiments, the sheller or dehuller may be a conventional machine for removing the husk or husk.

In some embodiments, the product cooking unit 180 may include a sheath forming unit 181. In some embodiments, the sheath forming portion 181 may form a sheath on the surface of the chestnut. In some embodiments, the sheath forming part 181 may include a hopper (181a), a supply guide member (181b), and a blade (181c).

In some embodiments, the hopper 181a is disposed below the product measuring unit 150, and may accommodate chestnuts that have passed through the product measuring unit 150 and guide them to the supply guide member 181b. In some embodiments, the hopper 181a may include an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet may be formed at the upper end of the hopper 181a and the outlet may be formed at the lower end of the hopper 181a. Here, the outlet may be formed in a size that allows only one chestnut to pass through. However, it is not limited to this, and the outlet may be formed larger than a single chestnut.

In some embodiments, the supply guide member 181b may guide the chestnuts discharged from the outlet of the hopper 181a to the blade 181c. In some embodiments, the supply guide member 181b may include a supply guide body and a receiving groove.

In some embodiments, the supply guide body may be a body that rotates in one direction with the power of a motor. In some embodiments, the supply guide body may be formed in a circular shape. However, it is not limited to this and may be formed as a polygon.

In some embodiments, the receiving groove may be formed by recessing inward on the outer peripheral surface of the supply guide body. In some embodiments, the receiving groove may be formed in the shape of a semicircle. Therefore, a single chestnut discharged through the outlet of the hopper 181a can be accommodated in the receiving groove, and a portion of the chestnuts accommodated in the receiving groove may protrude beyond the receiving groove. In some embodiments, the receiving groove may be formed radially at a certain angle on the outer peripheral surface of the supply guide body.

In some embodiments, the blade 181c may form a sheath by pressing the surface of the chestnut accommodated in the receiving groove. Here, the blade 181c can form a sheath by pressing the outer skin and inner skin of the chestnut as it rotates and moves by the supply guide member 181b. Additionally, the blade 181c can form a sheath by pressing the outer skin, inner skin, and part of the contents of the chestnut flesh. The chestnuts with the sheath formed through the above process can be stored in the container 182b and discharged.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the sheath forming portion 181 may further include a flow prevention member 181d. In some embodiments, the flow prevention member 181d may prevent the flow by pressurizing the chestnuts transported to the supply guide member 181b. In some embodiments, the flow prevention member 181d may be a belt.

In some embodiments, the product cooking unit 180 may further include a heating cooking unit 183. In some embodiments, the heating cooking unit 183 can heat and cook chestnuts with cuts formed on the surface. In some embodiments, the heating cooking unit 183 may include a microwave oven or an air fryer. In some embodiments, when the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit 130 are roasted chestnuts, the roasted chestnuts can be formed by heating through the heating cooking unit 183. In addition, in some embodiments, when the chestnut selected in the product selection unit 130 is a steamed chestnut, a small amount (for example, 10 ~ After adding 20 cc), steamed chestnuts can be formed by heating through the heating cooking unit 183.

Additionally, referring to Figure 5, in some embodiments, the night vending system 100 may further include a container supply unit 182. In some embodiments, the container supply unit 182 may supply a container 182b containing raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, and cut chestnuts. In some embodiments, the container supply unit 182 may include a container storage member 182a, a container 182b, and a transfer member 182c.

In some embodiments, the container storage member 182a may be stored with a plurality of containers 182b stacked therein. In some embodiments, the container storage member 182a may further include a locking piece. In some embodiments, the locking piece is disposed at the lower end of the container storage member 182a and moves under the control of the PLC device 170 to control the containers 182b to be discharged one by one. In some embodiments, a plurality of container storage members 182a may be arranged depending on the size of the container 182b. For example, the container may be arranged in plural containers, one containing 300 g of chestnuts and the other containing 600 g of chestnuts. However, it is not limited to this, and may be arranged to hold chestnuts of various weights.

In some embodiments, the container 182b is a container 182b discharged from the container storage member 182a, and can accommodate raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, and sheathed chestnuts with a sheath formed on the surface.

In some embodiments, the transfer member 182c may transfer the container 182b to the product discharge unit 160 or the heating cooking unit 183 under the control of the PLC device 170. In some embodiments, the transport member 182c may be a conveyor belt.

In some embodiments, the chestnut vending system 100 may further include a taster 190. In some embodiments, the taster 190 may select and cook one of the products displayed on the product display unit 120 to taste under the control of the PLC device 170, and then provide the product to the buyer. For example, roasted chestnuts may be selected from the menu displayed on the product display unit 120, chestnuts may be supplied from the product storage unit 110, the roasted chestnuts may be cooked in the product cooking unit 180, and then provided to the buyer. At this time, if the product displayed on the product display unit 120 is not selected during a time when people move around a lot, the taster 190 may provide a taste of roasted chestnuts to prospective buyers who are moving. Here, when roasted chestnuts for tasting are provided, a voice indicating that roasted chestnuts for tasting are provided may be output through the speaker under the control of the PLC device 170.

The following describes the operating process of the night automatic system configured as above.

First, while the chestnuts are stored in the product storage box 111 to maintain a constant temperature by the cooling system 112, the buyer wants to purchase the chestnuts and displays the products displayed on the product display unit 120, that is, raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, cut chestnuts, and roasted chestnuts. , steamed chestnuts, any one product can be selected and its weight selected in the product selection unit 130 (for example, 300g of raw chestnuts, 600g of roasted chestnuts, etc.)

In addition, if the purchase cost is paid through the payment unit 140 according to the product and weight selected in the product selection unit 130, the chestnuts stored in the product storage box 111 under the control of the PLC device 170 are transferred to the product weighing unit. It can be measured and discharged through (150).

Here, when the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are selected as raw chestnuts in the product selection unit 130, the hopper selection member 154 rotates with the power of the motor under the control of the PLC device 170 to feed the supply guide hopper. The discharge guide hopper 153 is opened while closing (152), and the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are selectively discharged into the container 182b located at the lower part of the discharge guide hopper 153 by the transfer member 182c. It can be delivered to the buyer by being discharged to the product discharge unit 160 in a stored state via the hopper 151 and the discharge guide hopper 153.

In addition, in some embodiments, when the chestnut that has passed through the product weighing unit 150 is selected as a cut chestnut in the product selection unit 130, the hopper selection member 154 is selected by the power of the motor under the control of the PLC device 170. When the supply guide hopper (152) is opened while rotating to close the discharge guide hopper (153), the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit (150) pass through the selection discharge hopper (151) and the supply guide hopper (152) to form a sheath. It may be supplied to the hopper 181a of the unit 181. The chestnuts supplied to the hopper (181a) are moved one by one through the supply guide member (181b), and the chestnuts moved along the supply guide member (181b) have a sheath formed on the surface by the blade and then are placed on the transfer member (182c). A sheath is formed in the container 182b located at the lower end of the supply guide member 181b, so that the chestnuts that have passed through the supply guide member 181b are stored and discharged to the product discharge unit 160 so that they can be delivered to the buyer.

In addition, in some embodiments, when the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are selected as the production rate in the product selection unit 130, the hopper selection member 154 rotates with the power of the motor under the control of the PLC device 170. When the discharge guide hopper 153 is closed and the supply guide hopper 152 is opened, the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are supplied to the sheller via the selection discharge hopper 151 and the supply guide hopper 152. It can be. After the chestnuts supplied to the sheller have their outer and inner skins completely removed by the sheller, they are stored in the container 182b located at the bottom of the sheller by the transfer member 182c and discharged to the product discharge unit 160 to the buyer. It can be delivered.

In addition, in some embodiments, when the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are selected as steamed chestnuts in the product selection unit 130, the hopper selection member 154 rotates with the power of the motor under the control of the PLC device 170. When the discharge guide hopper 153 is closed and the supply guide hopper 152 is opened, the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 pass through the selection discharge hopper 151 and the supply guide hopper 152 to the sheath forming part. It can be supplied to the hopper (181a) of (181). The chestnuts supplied to the hopper (181a) are moved one by one through the supply guide member (181b), and the chestnuts transported along the supply guide member (181b) have a sheath formed on the surface by the blade and then are placed on the transport member (182c). It can be moved to the heating cooking unit 183 by the transfer member 182c while being stored in the container 182b located at the lower end of the supply guide member 181b. When the container 182b is transferred to the heating cooking unit 183, a small amount (for example, 10 to 20 cc) of water stored in the water tank 184 is added to the heating cooking unit 183 under the control of the PLC device 170, Steamed chestnuts can be formed by steaming them by operating the heating cooking unit 183. Once the steamed chestnuts are formed through the above process, they can be delivered to the buyer by being discharged to the product discharge unit 160.

In addition, in some embodiments, when the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 are selected as roasted chestnuts in the product selection unit 130, the hopper selection member 154 rotates with the power of the motor under the control of the PLC device 170. When the discharge guide hopper 153 is closed and the supply guide hopper 152 is opened, the chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit 150 through the open supply guide hopper 152 are selected into the discharge hopper 151 and the supply guide. It may be supplied to the hopper 181a of the sheath forming part 181 via the hopper 152. The chestnuts supplied to the hopper (181a) are moved one by one through the supply guide member (181b), and the chestnuts moved along the supply guide member (181b) have a sheath formed on the surface by the blade and then are placed on the transfer member (182c). It can be moved to the heating cooking unit 183 by the transfer member 182c while being stored in the container 182b located at the lower end of the supply guide member 181b. When the container 182b is transferred to the heating cooking unit 183, roasted chestnuts can be formed by operating the heating cooking unit 183 under the control of the PLC device 170 and baking them. Once the roasted chestnuts are formed through the above process, they can be delivered to the buyer by being discharged to the product discharge unit 160.

In addition, in some embodiments, a simple game device may be further included to increase the buyer's desire to purchase. In some embodiments, the game device is a rock, paper, scissors game, and if the buyer loses, only the night purchased is given to the buyer. If wins, it may allow for more chestnuts to be purchased.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. You will be able to understand it. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

100: Night Vending System
110: Product storage department
111: Product storage box
112: cooling system
113: Product inventory check department
114: Warning notification unit
120: Product display unit
130: Product selection unit
140: Payment department
150: Product weighing unit
150': optional outlet
151: Select discharge hopper
152: Supply guide hopper
153: Discharge guide hopper
154: Hopper selection member
160: Product discharge unit
170: PLC device
180: Product cooking department
181: Sheath forming part
181a: hopper
181b: Supply guide member
181c: blade
181d: Flow prevention member
182: Container supply unit
182a: Container storage member
182b: Courage
182c: conveying member
183: Heating cooking unit
184: Water bucket
190: Taste Department

Claims (14)

a product storage department that stores chestnuts;
A product display unit that displays the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit as product images of raw chestnuts, fresh chestnuts, cut chestnuts, steamed chestnuts, and roasted chestnuts;
a product selection unit that selects a product displayed on the product display unit;
a payment unit that pays the purchase cost of the product selected in the product selection unit;
a product measuring unit that measures chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit according to the cost paid in the payment unit;
A product discharge unit that discharges the chestnuts measured in the product weighing unit; and
A night automatic vending system including a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the product storage unit, the product display unit, the product selection unit, the payment unit, the product weighing unit, and the product discharge unit.
According to claim 1,
The product storage department,
a product storage box for storing the chestnuts;
A cooling system that maintains a constant temperature of the product storage box; and
An automatic chestnut sales system including a product inventory checker that determines the stock of chestnuts stored in the product storage box.
According to clause 2,
The night automatic sales system further includes a warning notification unit that notifies the manager when the product is not stored in the product storage box by the product inventory check unit or when the cooling system does not operate or malfunction occurs.
According to clause 3,
It further includes a selection discharge unit that guides the chestnuts passing through the product measurement unit to be discharged as a product selected in the product selection unit,
The selective discharge unit,
a selection discharge hopper disposed below the product weighing unit and guiding the movement of chestnuts passing through the product measuring unit;
A supply guide hopper connected to one side of the lower end of the selection discharge hopper;
a discharge guide hopper connected to the other lower end of the selection discharge hopper; and
A night automatic vending system that is rotatably disposed inside the selection discharge hopper and includes a hopper selection member that opens and closes the supply guide hopper or the discharge guide hopper.
According to clause 4,
An automatic chestnut selling system further comprising a product cooking unit that cooks the chestnuts measured in the product measuring unit with the chestnuts selected in the product selection unit.
According to clause 5,
The product cooking unit is a chestnut automatic sales system in which the sheller or sheller is used.
According to clause 5,
The product cooking section,
After receiving the chestnuts that have passed through the product measuring unit, it includes a sheath forming unit that makes a sheath on the surface of the chestnuts,
The sheath forming part,
A hopper for receiving chestnuts that have passed through the product weighing unit;
a supply guide member disposed at the lower end of the hopper to guide the movement of chestnuts discharged into the hopper; and
A chestnut automatic vending system including a blade that cuts the surface of the chestnuts moved by the supply guide member.
According to clause 7,
An automatic chestnut vending system further comprising a flow prevention member that prevents the chestnuts from flowing to the supply guide member.
According to clause 8,
It further includes a heating cooking unit that heats and cooks the chestnuts in which the sheath is formed in the sheath forming part,
A chestnut automatic vending system where the heating cooking unit is a microwave oven or air fryer.
According to clause 9,
It further includes a container supply unit that supplies containers containing the raw chestnuts, raw chestnuts, and sheathed chestnuts,
The container supply unit,
A container storage member in which multiple containers are stacked;
A container discharged from the container storage member; and
A night automatic vending system including a transfer member that transfers the container to a product discharge unit or a heating cooking unit.
According to claim 10,
A night automatic vending system further comprising a tasting unit that provides tasting products under the control of the PLC device.
A product storage step of refrigerating chestnuts in the product storage unit by a cooling system;
A product display step of displaying the chestnuts stored in the product storage unit on a product display unit as a product image for sale;
A product selection step of selecting the product and weight displayed on the product display unit from a product selection unit;
A payment step of paying the purchase cost of the product selected in the product selection unit at the payment unit;
A product weighing step of measuring chestnuts discharged from the product storage unit in a product measuring unit according to the cost paid in the payment unit; and
It includes a product discharging step of discharging the chestnuts measured in the product measuring unit from the product discharging unit,
A night automatic vending method comprising a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device that controls the product storage unit, the product display unit, the product selection unit, the payment unit, the product weighing unit, and the product discharge unit.
According to claim 12,
A method of automatically selling chestnuts further comprising a cooking step of cooking the chestnuts that have passed through the product measurement unit as a product selected in the product selection unit in a product cooking unit.
According to claim 13,
An automatic night sales method further comprising a tasting step where the tasting product is provided by a tasting department under the control of the PLC device.

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