RU137142U1 - AUTOMATIC FOR RETAIL SALE OF WATER - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Automatic machine for the retail sale of water, comprising a housing made in an all-weather version, installed in the housing, at least one water tank equipped with a water level sensor, a water supply unit comprising a pump, a water dispensing unit equipped with a water dispensing control device and a water flow meter, an electronic unit that acts as a control and communication device, comprising an identifying device, characterized in that it further comprises a modem and a GSM module connected to the electronic unit with connecting to the server of the cellular operator via the Internet connection, connecting to the customer’s mobile device by establishing a GSM connection, using the customer’s mobile communication device as a means of payment, and using his mobile operator’s network number as an identification tool, the water supply pump is equipped with a frequency converter, and the water supply unit is equipped with an impact sensor. 2. An automatic machine for retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that a GPRS modem is used as a modem. An automatic machine for retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that a 3G-modem is used as a modem. Automatic machine for the retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for dispensing water is equipped with buttons for adjusting the water pressure and stopping it "+", "-", "Stop".

Description

The utility model relates to commercial equipment and is intended for the automatic sale of clean water for bottling in places as close as possible to the consumer.

A device for the sale of water having an all-weather and anti-vandal design, divided into two interconnected units, namely, the unit for the preparation, supply and storage of drinking water, which is located in a heated room, and the second unit in the form of a filling device made of durable metal with a fitting and an electronic control and payment device, moreover, the water pipe between the two blocks is insulated and a heat-generating element, for example, a “heating tape”, is located in the pipe zone, while the fitting has the shape of a plumbing gander (spout), and both ends of the gander segments are below the top point of the gander and water remains in one segment, the entire fitting is in the insulated zone, and the second gander segment does not contain water continuously (patent RU No. 96652, IPC G01F 1 / 00, published on 08/10/2010). A disadvantage of the known device is the inability to make payments using a mobile phone, as well as the inability to change the pressure of the dispensed water.

A device for selling water containing a payment device, an electronic card receiver (electronic payment identifier) for replenishing the balance and paying for the purchase, and a collection unit, which includes a coin receiving device, a banknote receiving device, while the electronic locking device of the water filling unit interacts with electronic a card, which is its electronic key and is the key for the collection unit, and the electronic card is at the same time a programming tool, also an electronic interaction card it comes with a device for reading and (or) writing electronic cards and (or) identifiers (electronic payment identifier) in the form of an electronic card receiver located in water vending machines containing a collection unit, and in the absence of a collection unit, an electronic card is only a means of payment and programming (RU patent No. 98577, IPC G01F 1/115, G01F 13/00, G01F 11/00, B67D 7/16, publ. 20.10.2010). A disadvantage of the known device is the inability to make payments using a mobile phone, as well as the inability to change the pressure of the dispensed water.

The closest in technical essence to the claimed utility model, selected as a prototype, is an automatic non-stationary device for selling water, including a water storage tank made of non-metallic material, a water dispensing device, a water meter, an electronic unit that acts as a control and communication device, the inlet and outlet openings, and the container is installed in a housing made of metal, consisting of a protective grill and a frame, and the shape of the housing and capacity are similar to filled as a single unit, and the space between them is filled with insulating material, the power supply is installed in the base, at the top of the device there is a cover with an air pump and a water level sensor connected to the power supply, the water release control device is mounted on the housing, the electronic unit contains an identifying a device, a receiving hole and a data transmission device (patent RU No. 100654, IPC G07F 13/00, publ. 20.12.2010).

The prototype has the following disadvantages:

- the inability to make payments using a cell phone;

- lack of ability to change the pressure of the released water;

- lack of protection of the device against unauthorized entry.

The task to which the utility model is directed is to improve the machine for the retail sale of water, expand its functionality.

The technical result consists in the possibility for buyers to make payments for dispensed water using their cell phone, using the customer’s mobile device as a means of payment, and their identification number in the network of the cellular operator as a means of identification, as well as in the ability to adjust the pressure of the dispensed water water and to protect the device from unauthorized entry.

The technical result is achieved by the fact that the machine for the retail sale of water, comprising a housing made in an all-weather version, installed in the housing, at least one water tank equipped with a water level sensor, a water supply unit containing a pump, a water dispensing unit provided a control device for the release of water and a water flow meter, as well as an electronic unit that performs the functions of a control and communication device containing an identifying device, further comprises connected to the electronic unit I’m also a GSM module with the ability to connect to the server of the cellular operator via an Internet connection, connect to the customer’s mobile device by establishing a GSM connection, use the customer’s mobile phone device as a means of payment, and his network number as an identification tool a mobile operator, moreover, a GPRS modem or a 3G modem is used as a modem, while the water supply pump is equipped with a frequency converter, the water release unit is equipped with a shock sensor and adjustment buttons apora of water and its stop "+", "-", "Stop".

The utility model is illustrated by a block diagram of a water retail machine - FIG. one.

Automatic machine for the retail sale of water includes a heat-insulating casing 1; installed in the housing 1, at least one, for example, three water tanks 2, equipped with water level sensors 3; a water supply unit 4 comprising a pump 5 provided with a frequency converter 6; a water dispensing unit 7, equipped with a water dispensing control device 8, a water flow meter 9, an indicator panel 10 and a shock sensor 11, buttons for adjusting the water pressure and stopping it “+”, “-”, “Stop”; an electronic unit 12 mounted in a water dispensing unit 7 and comprising an identification device 13; fans 14; external and internal temperature sensors 15.

The work of the machine for the retail sale of water is as follows. To get water, the buyer must register by calling the phone number indicated on the indicator panel 10 (the call is free). The customer’s mobile phone number remains in the server’s memory and serves as the client’s identifier. If there is no phone number in the server database, a message is displayed about the available free amount of water. On the indicator panel 10 displays information about the status of the personal account of the client. With a positive balance, the buyer presses the “+” button, after which the pump for supplying water 5 is turned on and the water from the tank 2 enters the water dispensing unit 7. The speed of the water supply is adjusted by pressing the “+”, “-” buttons. If necessary, stop the water supply, press the "Stop" button. In this case, the frequency converter 6, controlled by the electronic control and communication unit 12, controls the water supply rate, and the water flow meter 8 automatically controls the amount of water released. When reaching zero balance or pressing the “Stop” button, the water supply stops. Then the amount is transferred to the server for debiting from the account. Subscribers of MTS, Beeline, Megafon operators can replenish the balance of their personal account through the InPlat system by sending an SMS message to a four-digit number with the text “Water” and indicating the amount that the client wants to credit to the personal account. In response, the client will receive an SMS with a request to confirm the payment, after confirmation the specified amount will be debited from the balance of the client’s mobile phone. It is also possible to deposit cash through the bill acceptor of the machine or the PaymentUr terminal. When an unauthorized entry is attempted, the shock sensor 11, also controlled by the electronic control and communication unit 12, which works similar to a car alarm, has two alarm levels - warnings and alarms, and is triggered when an unauthorized entry is attempted.

The electronic unit is implemented on the basis of the AVR microcontroller, which interacts with the computer system unit (SBC), and performs the functions of a control and communication device and a calculating device when executing a program recorded in it. A modem is connected to the electronic unit, for example, such as a wireless GPRS / GSM modem, which is designed to organize the exchange of information between the device and the payment system server using GPRS or GSM wireless technology. For the modem to work, a SIM card is installed in it with the number of the corresponding mobile operator that provides data services at the installation site of the machine. A wired modem installed inside the device can be used as a modem. A GSM modem, an LCD screen located in the water dispensing unit, and speakers are connected to the SBC. The information displayed on the display panel is duplicated by a voice message. The machine is equipped with an autonomous uninterruptible power supply.

The implementation of the machine in a heat-insulating housing allows its use all-weather. To maintain the temperature inside the case of at least + 5 ° C and convection of warm air, fan heaters are installed in it, automatically controlled by an electronic control unit. The frequency converter allows you to adjust the flow rate of water. This is convenient when filling a container of small volume, for example, a glass that can be filled without spilling a drop of water, or when filling large 20 liter bottles when the main volume is filled quickly (filling speed at maximum rpm above 20 l / min), and in the end, the water pressure decreases so that the liquid does not splash out. Adjustment of water pressure is carried out by the buyer himself from the control panel buttons "+", "-".

An automatic machine for the retail sale of water may contain one or more water tanks; it can be made in two versions: conventional for indoor heated premises and for year-round operation in open areas, for which controlled heating of water tanks, if there are several, is provided, and pipelines, the system of which is equipped with an automatic machine in the presence of more than one tank. Heating in this case is provided by the control system according to information received from the sensors of external and internal temperature.

Having made several copies of the inventive automatic machine for the retail sale of water, they are combined into a single network of automatic machines for the sale of water "DomAqua", which is controlled from the server of LLC Crystal Lake. Having a positive balance of his personal account, the client can draw water in any of the machines of the DomAqua network.

The inventive automatic device for retail sale of water is convenient in operation, its design allows you to expand the functionality of the automatic machine for retail sale of water, provide customers with the opportunity to pay using a cell phone, using as a means of identification its number in the network of a cellular operator, to regulate the speed of water supply, such an automatic machine for selling water can function year-round, and its case is protected from unauthorized entry. The automatic machine for retail sale of water does not require a connection to the water supply and sewerage system, which simplifies and shortens the process of its installation.

Claims (4)

1. Automatic machine for the retail sale of water, comprising a housing made in an all-weather version, installed in the housing, at least one water tank equipped with a water level sensor, a water supply unit comprising a pump, a water dispensing unit equipped with a water dispensing control device and a water flow meter, an electronic unit that acts as a control and communication device, comprising an identifying device, characterized in that it further comprises a modem and a GSM module connected to the electronic unit with connection to the server of the cellular operator via the Internet connection, connection to the customer’s mobile device by establishing a GSM connection, using the customer’s mobile communication device as a means of payment, and his mobile operator’s network number as an identification means, while the water supply pump is equipped with a frequency converter, and the water supply unit is equipped with a shock sensor. 2. Automatic machine for the retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that a GPRS modem is used as a modem. 3. The automatic machine for the retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that a ZG modem is used as a modem. 4. Automatic machine for the retail sale of water according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for dispensing water is equipped with buttons for adjusting the water pressure and stopping it "+", "-", "Stop".

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