RU146674U1 - TRADING MACHINE (OPTIONS) - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A vending machine including a means of storing and dispensing goods, an engine, characterized in that the means of storing and dispensing goods is made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods equipped with an engine that retracts the rod into the module housing to release the goods. 2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the module is made in the form of a vertical rack. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the module is horizontally oriented. A vending machine including a means for storing and dispensing goods, an engine, characterized in that it comprises a control unit interconnected with at least two blocks for storing and dispensing goods, each of which includes means for storing and dispensing goods, made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods, equipped with an engine that retracts the rod inside the module housing to release the goods. 5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the module is made in the form of a vertical rack. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the module is made horizontally oriented.

Description

The utility model relates to vending machines.

Known vending machine, adopted for the prototype (patent RU 74234, 06/03/2008, op. 20.06.2008), including a means of storage and delivery of goods, engine.

The disadvantage is the complexity of the design, limitation of the product range, narrow focus on the sale of goods, low mobility in the calculation of the goods, not enough efficiency in the use of trading volume.

The task to which the claimed utility model is directed is to create a universal vending machine that provides the sale of various goods, expanding the product range, and increasing sales.

The technical result is the provision of mobility in the calculation of the goods, increasing the efficiency of using trade volume.

To solve the problem in the vending machine according to the first embodiment, including means for storing and dispensing goods, the engine, according to a utility model, the means for storing and dispensing goods is made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form a retractable rod for placing goods equipped with an engine for retracting the rod into the module housing to release the goods.

The module is designed as a vertical rack.

A possible example of the inventive device, in which the module is made horizontally oriented.

To solve the problem according to the second embodiment, the vending machine, including means for storing and dispensing goods, the engine, according to a utility model, comprises a control unit interconnected with at least two blocks for storing and dispensing goods, each of which includes means for storing and dispensing goods made in at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods equipped with an engine providing retraction of the rod I fall into the cabinet module for the release of the goods.

The module is designed as a vertical rack.

A possible example of the inventive device, in which the module is made horizontally oriented.

The implementation of the means of storage and delivery of goods in the first embodiment in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods, equipped with an engine that retracts the rod inside the module housing to release the goods allows: place various products on the module; place the goods on the module in the presence of the goods remaining on it; Do not stop the module when one engine fails, thereby increasing the efficiency of using the trading volume.

In addition, the implementation of the means of storage and dispensing of goods in the first embodiment in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods, equipped with an engine that allows the rod to be retracted inside the module housing to release of goods allows, firstly, to quickly place goods, secondly, to replenish the module if there is goods on it, and thirdly, to place different types of goods on one module, thereby providing mobility in distribution E products.

The implementation in the second embodiment of one control unit for two or more units of storage and delivery of goods allows, due to the exclusion of the second control unit, the vacated area to be used for placement of goods, thereby increasing the efficiency of using the trading volume. Dividing the trading volume into two or more blocks for storage and delivery of goods allows each block to establish an individual operating mode (temperature, humidity) depending on the storage conditions of the goods being placed, creating conditions for the sale of various products, thereby increasing the efficiency of using the trading volume.

The presence in the second version of one control unit for all storage and distribution units of goods allows you to quickly post information about the goods being laid out, as well as quickly and efficiently make changes when changing goods, thereby ensuring mobility in the laying out of goods. The presence of several units for storage and delivery of goods allows each unit to establish an individual operating mode (temperature, humidity) and quickly change it depending on the products being placed, providing mobility in the layout of the goods.

The utility model is illustrated by drawings.

Figure 1 shows the vending machine, a General view, 1 option.

Figure 2 is the same, top view.

Figure 3 is the same module made in the form of a vertical rack.

Figure 4 is the same, a fragment of the module with a device for storing and issuing goods.

Figure 5 shows the vending machine, a General view, option 2, including three storage and dispensing units, interconnected with one control unit.

The vending machine according to the first embodiment comprises a housing 1, which includes a microprocessor control unit 2, a product storage and delivery unit 3, an information display and input device 5 made in the form of a monitor with a touch screen, a product payment device including a bill acceptor 6 and a coin acceptor 7, change dispenser 8, coin storage box (not shown in the drawing). The storage and dispensing unit 3 of product 4 includes a means of storing and issuing 9 product 4, which is made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and issuing 10 product 4, each of which is made in the form of a sliding rod 11 for placing product 4, equipped with an engine 12 that retracts the rod 11 into the housing of the module 9 to release the goods 4. As the engine 12, for example, a stepper motor or an electromagnetic drive is used. Module 9 is made in the form of a vertical rack. A possible embodiment of the inventive device, in which the module 9 is made horizontally oriented. Each rack 9 includes a controller 13 for controlling storage and dispensing devices 10 of goods 4, interconnected with a control unit 2. The storage and dispensing unit 3 of goods 4 is equipped with a door 14 with a locking device for servicing a vending machine, which is made of transparent material for viewing goods 4. To service the control unit 2, the housing 1 is equipped with a hinged door 15 with a locking device. The storage and dispensing unit 3 of item 4 contains a tray 16 for dispensing item 4. The vending machine is connected to a power source. To maintain the required temperature and humidity inside the vending machine, the vending machine is equipped with climate systems that can be integrated or separate for control unit 2 and storage and delivery unit 3 of goods 4.

The vending machine according to the second embodiment differs from the first in that it includes several storage and dispensing units 3 of goods 4, interconnected with one control unit 2. In each storage and dispensing unit 3 of goods 4, an individual level of temperature and humidity can be set depending on storage conditions product being posted 4.

The vending machine operates as follows.

The goods 4 are loaded through the door 14, hanging them on the rods 11 of the racks 9. On the storage and dispensing devices 10 of one rack 9, the goods 4 can be placed either of the same or different type, size. Information about the product 4 is loaded through the control unit 2 in manual or automatic mode. If it is necessary to purchase goods 4, the buyer, using the touch screen of monitor 5, selects goods 4, pays the cost of goods 4, depositing money into the bill acceptor 6 or coin acceptor 7. The amount of money is displayed on the monitor 5. After the amount of money entered is equal to or exceeds the necessary , a message about the payment made is transmitted to the control unit 2, and, if necessary, the change is paid out using the change delivery device 8.

The microprocessor control unit 2 selects the number of the module 9 for storing and dispensing goods 4, in which the selected goods 4 are located, and sends a command to the goods dispenser 4 to the corresponding controller 13. The controller 13 drives the motor 12 to retract the rod 11 into the housing of the module 9, while the goods 4 are released and falls into the tray 16 of the issuance of goods 4. As the engine 12 use, for example, a stepper motor or an electromagnetic drive.

During the operation of selling the goods, help information is displayed on the monitor, and tips for the buyer are also transmitted. A list of types of goods on sale is displayed. The client indicates what type of product he is interested in. As a result, the screen displays a list of names and the cost of available products of the selected type. After choosing the name of the product, the buyer is given the right to pay for the product or to get acquainted with its characteristics in advance (release date, manufacturer, etc.)

The inventive device compared with the prototype has the following advantages.

The inventive utility model allows you to create a universal vending machine that provides the sale of various goods, allows you to expand the range of goods, increase the efficiency of use of trading volume. On one rack, you can place goods of either one or a different size and type, which is important when there is a shortage of one product and an excess of another, i.e. in the absence of any product in the owner’s warehouse, any other product can be placed in its place - there is no downtime in the trading volume, as a result, the level of sales increases.

In comparison with the prototype of the claimed utility model has a lower cost. The equipment used, including engines, have a lower cost, are simple and reliable in operation.

The use of the second option of several blocks of storage and delivery of goods can significantly expand the range of goods. A sale of both goods requiring storage of a special temperature regime, for example, ice cream, and goods not requiring a special storage temperature can be carried out at a time. In each storage and dispensing unit, an individual level of temperature and humidity can be set depending on the storage conditions of the goods being placed.

Also, the use of the second embodiment of several storage and distribution units in conjunction with one control unit allows to reduce the cost of the vending machine.

The claimed utility model is more reliable.

If one engine fails, the others on the rack continue to work.

In the second option, when one of the storage and dispensing units fails, the rest continue to work.

Claims (6)

1. A vending machine including a means of storing and dispensing goods, an engine, characterized in that the means of storing and dispensing goods is made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods equipped with an engine for retracting the rod into the module housing to release the goods. 2. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the module is made in the form of a vertical rack. 3. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the module is made horizontally oriented. 4. A vending machine including a means for storing and dispensing goods, an engine, characterized in that it comprises a control unit interconnected with at least two blocks for storing and dispensing goods, each of which includes means for storing and dispensing goods, made in the form of at least one module with devices for storing and dispensing goods, each of which is made in the form of a retractable rod for placing goods, equipped with an engine that retracts the rod inside the module housing to release the goods. 5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the module is made in the form of a vertical rack. 6. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the module is made horizontally oriented.

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