RU10911U1 - VENDING MACHINE - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A vending machine comprising a computer connected to an information display unit, customer and owner access units, a product delivery storage unit, characterized in that a programmable interface unit connected to a computer and at least one product storage and delivery unit is inserted therein .2. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the programmable interface unit comprises a controller connected to the adapter. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the client access unit comprises an input device connected via an adapter to a computer and a payment unit connected to a computer. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the owner’s access unit comprises an input device connected via an adapter to a computer. The machine according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the input device is made in the form of a touch screen. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for storing and dispensing goods contains a mechanism for selecting and dispensing goods connected to the storage of goods, with a block of state sensors and with an adapter for the block for storing and dispensing goods. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that at least a second information display unit connected to the computer is inserted into it. An automaton according to claim 1, characterized in that a block of external connections connected to a computer is inserted into it.

Description

VENDING MACHINE

The proposed utility model relates to commercial equipment, mainly to vending machines, and can be used for the sale of various goods, in particular, audio and video cassettes and the sale of various services, in particular, providing information references, advertising playback.

A known vending machine for selling software products comprising a computer connected to an information display unit, a client access unit, a generation unit and a carrier for selected information (see patent WO 95/18427 of 12.29.94, MKI 6 G07F 17/00). The disadvantage is the sale of only one type of product.

A vending machine for selling audio and video cassettes and products (drinks) is known, comprising a computer connected to an information display unit, a client access unit containing an input terminal and a product payment device, a product generation and storage unit containing a storage medium, a media recording unit and a device for delivering goods, an external communication unit, a vending machine for drinks with its own payment unit (see PCT / EP96 / 42074 patent dated 06.06.96. MKI 6 G07F 17/16).

Authors: Golovin S.S. Lobasevich S.N. Obernik S.S. Ptahovsky I.G. Svirin Yu.V. Topunov A.I. MKM G07F11 / 00

Closest to the proposed solution is a vending machine for selling audio and video cassettes containing a computer connected to an information display unit (audio-video display), customer and owner access units, a product unit, an external communication unit (see US Patent No. 5445.295 08/29/93, class 221-3, MKI 6 GO7F 11/00). The disadvantage of the prototype is the possibility of realizing the sale of a certain type of product (only audio and video tapes) and the limited volume of sales. The problem solved by the proposed utility model is to expand the range of goods and increase sales. The problem is solved in that a well-known vending machine, containing a computer connected to an information display unit, customer and owner access units, and a product storage and delivery unit, introduces a programmable interface unit connected to a computer and at least one unit storage and delivery of goods.

The task is also achieved by the fact that the programmable interface unit contains a controller connected to the adapter.

The problem is also solved by the fact that the client access unit contains an input device connected via an adapter to a computer, and a goods payment unit connected to a computer. The problem is also solved by the fact that the owner’s access unit contains an input device connected via an adapter to a computer.

The problem is also solved by the fact that in the access units of the client and owner, the input device is implemented in the form of a touch screen.

The task is also achieved by the fact that the block of storage and delivery of goods contains a mechanism for the selection and delivery of goods connected to the storage of goods, with a block of state sensors and with an adapter.

The problem is also solved by the fact that at least a second information display unit connected to a computer is introduced into the vending machine. The problem is also solved by the fact that a block of external relations has been introduced into the vending machine,

connected to a computer.

The introduction of a programmable interface unit connected to a computer and a unit for storing and delivering goods allows us to expand the range and increase sales by providing the ability to connect several storage units and units of various goods to a computer. In this case, one payment node is used. The introduction of the second information display unit allows you to expand the volume and range of sales by reproducing and displaying advertising information in parallel with servicing the buyer (client) with other goods. The introduction of an external relations unit allows merging vending machines into a local network and connecting them to various information and reference systems to further expand their functional and operational capabilities. The utility model is illustrated in FIG. fourteen.

In FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a vending machine, FIG. 2-4, respectively, the operation algorithms of the client, owner, and gateway access blocks.

In FIG. and the following notation is used in the text:

1- computer;

2- first information display unit;

3- client access unit;

4- owner access unit;

5- unit for storage and delivery of goods;

6 - programmable interface unit;

7- external communication unit;

8- second display unit;

11- payment unit;

12- controller;

13- adapter block interface;

14 - the mechanism of sampling and delivery of goods;

15 - block of state sensors;

16- adapter unit for storage and delivery of goods;

17- storage of goods.

Computer 1 is connected to the first information display unit 2, to the client access unit 3, to the owner access unit 4, to the external communication unit 7, to the second display unit 8. The programmable interface unit 6 is connected to the computer 1 and at least one storage and dispensing unit 5. Client access unit 3 comprises an input device 9 connected via an adapter 10 to computer 1, and a payment unit 11 connected to a computer 1. Owner access unit 4 contains an input device 9 connected through an adapter 10 to computer 1. Programmer The interface unit 6 contains a controller 12 connected to an adapter 13. The goods storage and dispensing unit 5 contains a product selection and delivery mechanism 14 connected to the goods storage 17, with a state sensor unit 15 and with an adapter 16.

The vending machine operates in two modes: “Loading goods and“ Selling goods. In the mode of “Downloading goods, the owner, using the owner’s access unit 4, enters a password confirming the right of his access to the contents of the vending machine. In the event of a mistake, the owner can repeat the password entry, but at the same time, if the number of such repeats exceeds the permissible limit, an alarm is triggered. When the password is entered correctly, a sales log is displayed on the monitor screen of display unit 2, according to which the owner will know how many and what goods were sold during the reporting period, how much money is in the collection bag, etc. After evaluating the results of the trade, the owner makes a decision and ensures its implementation, for example, seizes slow-moving goods, supplements the sold goods, replaces the non-cash bag, etc. Produced

he enters the actions into the electronic journal of accounting. If necessary, he makes changes to the database of advertising and reference information displayed on the screen of the second display unit 8. All actions of the owner are monitored and controlled by computer software 1.

In the “Sale of goods (regardless of customer) mode, the advertising and reference information stored in the database of computer 1 or received from the outside through the external communication unit 7 is output to the monitor screen and sound columns of the second display unit 8 to the monitor of the first display unit 2 shows a list of types of goods on sale, for example, books, video tapes, household goods, cultural goods, perfumes, confectionery, etc.

A customer who wishes to purchase a product using an input device 9, for example a touch screen, a customer’s access unit 3, by touching the appropriate location on the monitor screen, indicates what type of product he is interested in. As a result, a list of names and the cost of available goods of the selected type are displayed on the monitor screen. After choosing the name of the product, also by touching, the customer is given the right to pay for the product or to get acquainted with its characteristics in advance (release date, who is the manufacturer, summary or formulation, etc.). In the process of payment for the goods using the payment unit 11 and the customer access unit 3 on the monitor of the display unit 2, it is indicated how much money has been entered and how much is left to enter. In this case, the client is given the opportunity to return the money entered by him.

After payment for the goods, the operation of making the check and delivery with the help of the payment unit of goods is carried out 11. All of the above operations are performed under the action of the operating system of the vending machine. Further, the controller 12 of the interface unit 6 receives from computer 1 information about where and in which unit of storage and delivery of goods 5 is the paid goods. After that, the controller through the adapters 13 and 16 begins to control the mechanism of selection and selection of goods 14, which searches

the desired product in the product warehouse 17 and delivery to the buyer through the window. The operation of the mechanism 14 is controlled by a block of state sensors 15, which are controlled and analyzed by the controller while controlling the search and delivery of the paid goods to the buyer. After completing the process, the controller informs the computer about the results of the actions taken. After that, computer 1 goes into standby mode for a new customer.

Claims (8)

1. A vending machine comprising a computer connected to an information display unit, customer and owner access units, a product delivery storage unit, characterized in that a programmable interface unit connected to a computer and at least one product storage and delivery unit is inserted therein .  2. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the programmable interface unit comprises a controller connected to an adapter.  3. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the client access unit comprises an input device connected via an adapter to a computer and a payment unit connected to a computer.  4. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the owner’s access unit contains an input device connected via an adapter to a computer.  5. The machine according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the input device is made in the form of a touch screen.  6. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for storing and dispensing goods contains a mechanism for selecting and dispensing goods connected to the storage of goods, with a block of state sensors and with an adapter for the block for storing and issuing goods.  7. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that at least a second information display unit connected to a computer is inserted into it. 8. The machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a block of external connections connected to a computer is inserted into it.