WO2006125638A1

WO2006125638A1 - Device for purchasing a product

Info

Publication number: WO2006125638A1
Application number: PCT/EP2006/004984
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hartmut Benzing; Hubert Haller
Original assignee: Hartmut Benzing; Hubert Haller
Priority date: 2005-05-27
Filing date: 2006-05-24
Publication date: 2006-11-30
Also published as: DE102005024809A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for purchasing a product (11.1, 11.2) which is located in a stand (1). According to the invention, the stand (1) is associated with a game (2) in order to release the product (11.1, 11.2).

Description

Device for acquiring a product

The invention relates to a device for acquiring a product which is located in a stand.

STATE OF THE ART

In the prior art, a variety of machines are known, which include products that are offered to a consumer. This can be done for a fee or free of charge. In the case of the purchase of the

Product is usually a coin or a coin substitute in a slot plugged, whereby a release device is actuated for the product. Above all, beverage and cigarette vending machines are known here.

For the present invention, reference should be made in particular to EP 0 355 198, which shows a bottle dispenser for placing on tables. This

Bottle dispenser has a locking device, the falling out of the

Bottles from the recordings prevented when the latch device is in

Bolt position is located. In the removal position, the removal of the

Bottles from the dispenser possible. In this case, the removal takes place gratuitously, with an unlocking by turning the stand base takes place.

TASK

The object of the present invention is to make such dispensers available for further use.

SOLUTION OF THE TASK

To solve the problem results in that the stand is assigned a game to release the product.

An essential feature of the invention is that the release of the product is linked to a game success, a game action or a game result. It does not matter whether the game is paid or free of charge.

If in the following is spoken by stand, it means any kind of donor. The shape of the stator does not matter for the present invention. The game does not necessarily have to be in physical contact with the stand, of course, the latter is preferred. In a simple embodiment of the invention, the product can be taken out of the stand following, for example, a game success. However, since this requires some discipline from the players, in an improved embodiment of the invention, the product is held in the stand by a locking device until released. That is, the removal of the product is not left to the player, but is directly linked to a successful game.

As the locking device is designed to be of secondary importance. In general, it would be advisable to keep the product in appropriate receptacles in the stand, for example, these recordings are closed by a lid. Conceivable, however, are all sorts of bars, slides, claws, claws od. Like., With which the product is held in or on the stand. The only important thing is that the lock can be canceled as a result of a player's success. This means that a game or a desired game action a mechanical or electronic impulse is triggered, which leads to a lifting of the lock.

Furthermore, the game is preferably assigned a release device. That is, a game element must be added to the game or an existing game element must be released. In such a game element may, for example, a ball, arrow, a ball od. Like. Act. This depends on what kind of game it is. In one embodiment, preferably provided for the upcoming World Cup, it is in the game to a football game, so that as a game element a small football is used, which is operated by a character, similar to the well-known "tip-kick-males" It can also be a game of golf, volleyball or tennis, and it is also possible to shoot a target with a crossbow and an arrow, or a pistol or rifle shooting This moment could also be a laser or light beam. Game element is not just a physical element, but any game element to understand, with a game success can be achieved.

As mentioned above, the release of the game can be done by inserting a coin or a coin substitute in the stand. It is also conceivable, however, a free release by pressing, for example, a button.

Preferably, the game element is to be movable by a game character, this game character is associated with a goal. In the case of the football game, it is the above-mentioned tip-kicking man and a goal, in the case of golfing a golf club, by which a golf ball is carried into a hole. In tennis, a tennis ball is hit by a tennis racket on a predetermined target. In rifle or crossbow shooting, the target is a target.

Once a player records a player's success, i.e., has, for example, carried the ball into the goal, he can remove the desired product. In the preferred embodiment with the locking device, the target should be connected to this locking device, so that in a game success from the target a signal to the locking device takes place, namely that the locking of the product is released. The connection between the target and locking device can be mechanical, electrical or electronic, with a wireless connection is possible. It is essential only that this is communicated to the locking device in game success, so that they can lift the locking of the product.

As mentioned above, the game can be operated separately from the stand. However, it is preferred that the game assigned to the stand directly, for example, is attached. As a result, stand and game form a unit, However, preferably the game at any time separable from the stand and, for example, by a new and / or other game is replaceable.

Preferably, the game is covered by a transparent cover, so that it can be manipulated from the outside only in the sense of the game. It can even be provided that the cover is locked connected to the stand. The cover ensures that a player can only move the game character intended for him from the outside or can only operate the game element from the outside. If a game character is to be moved, a corresponding mechanical connection can be established between the game character and the player with which the player can manipulate the game character. However, it is also conceivable that the player, for example, inserts a rod as a cue or a golf club or a blowpipe into the cover and moves a corresponding ball. Again, many possibilities are conceivable, which should be encompassed by the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the stand forms a flat surface which serves as a playing surface. However, this area can also be part of the game itself, so that it is replaced by another formation when the game is exchanged.

This playing surface is then covered by the above-mentioned hood, wherein the hood can also be divided into two if necessary.

If the product is a perishable commodity or commodity that is to have a certain temperature, it has been found to be advisable to provide cooling in the pedestal base as well. This could be a receptacle for ice or a corresponding refrigeration unit.

The stand itself can be otherwise designed as an advertising space. Above all, he advertises for the products to be released. It is also conceivable to visually and / or acoustically display the release of the product, which gives the player a further incentive.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawing; this shows in its single figure a schematic side view of a erfindungsemässen device for acquiring a product.

This device P has a stand 1 to which a game 2 is assigned. This game 2 is covered by a transparent cover 3, wherein the cover 3 is connected via a hinge 4 to the stator 1. Opposite the hinge 4, a lock 5 is provided which ensures that a player has no direct access to game elements under the cover 3.

The stand 1 has a stand base 6, from which a column section 7 rises. On this column section 7 sits a hemispherical shell 8, which forms a flat surface 9 as a playing surface at the top. This playing surface 9 is covered by the cover 3.

In the column foot 6 are recesses 10.1 and 10.2, in each of which a product 11.1, 11.2 is inserted. In the present embodiment, this product consists of a bottle, for example a herbal liquor bottle or the like.

The product 11.1, 11.2 is associated with a locking device 12.1, 12.2, which in a simple embodiment, a mechanically, electromagnetically, hydraulically or pneumatically extendable claw 13.1, 13.2, which the product 11.1, 11.2 in the recess

10.1 or 10.2 stops. The product 11.1 in the recess 10.1 is unlocked, that is, the claw 13.1 is retracted. The product 11.2 in the recess

10.2 is locked, ie, the claw 13.2 is extended and presses the product 11.2 against a wall of the recess 10.2, wherein a widened foot 14th of the product 11.2 ensures that the product 11.2 can not slip past the claw 13.2.

In the column section 7 is a throw-opening 15 for a coin 16. This coin 16 falls into a slot 17 in which it can operate contacts 18. Then it falls into a collection cup 19th

The contact 18 is connected via a line 20 with a lifting device 21. From this lifting device 21, a plunger 22 is mechanically, electromagnetically, hydraulically or pneumatically extendable. This plunger 22 engages in a vertical shaft 23, in which are balls 24, which are footballs are. With this plunger 22, the footballs 24 can be pushed upwards, wherein on the plunger 22, a pressure plate 25 is placed. Near a lower opening 26 of the vertical shaft 23 opens a connection shaft 27 in the vertical shaft 23 a. This connection shaft 27 runs in the interior of the shell 8 along the wall thereof and opens upwards in the playing surface 9 with a drop opening 28. The drop opening 28 is located in the area of a gate 29.

Below the drop opening 28, in turn, contacts 30 are provided in the connection shaft 27, which contacts are in communication with the locking device 12 via a line 31.

On the playing surface 9, a football player as a game element 32 can be seen, which is operable from the outside by a torsion bar 33. This torsion bar 33 can be rotated in the direction of the double arrow 34. Further, in the torsion bar 34, known from the "tip kick game", a not shown in detail plunger integrated, which is actuated by a push button 35. By the push button 35, a leg 36 of the player 32 is moved.

The operation of the present invention is as follows: For example, sitting at a bar a plurality of visitors this bar together and want to play with the inventive device P, where they receive products 11.1 and 11.2 for game sequence. To start the game 2, a visitor throws a coin 16 into the throw-in opening 15. This coin 16 falls into the slot 17 and actuates there the contact 18. The contact 18, which is connected via the line 20 with the lifting device 21, there the lifting device 21, a signal for actuating the plunger 22, which extends vertically by a predetermined amount. In the process, the plunger 22 lifts the column with the footballs 24 via the pressure plate 25 so that a topmost football 24.1 appears on the playing surface 9. Here, an upper opening 37 of the vertical shaft 23 may be associated with corresponding retaining elements, which ensure that even with a retraction of the plunger 22 of the uppermost ball 24.1 remains on the playing surface 9.

The visitor now manipulates via the torsion bar 33, which can be moved arbitrarily, the game character 32 and puts them as possible in front of the ball 24.1 that the visitor thinks when pressing the game piece 32 to bring the ball 24.1 in the gate 29. If he has made this desired position, the visitor presses the push button 35 and via a corresponding known lever linkage the leg 36, whereby the game character 32 shoots the ball 24.1 in the gate 29. If this is not successful, then the player must insert a new coin 16 so that the player 32 is presented with another ball 24.

However, if the visitor hits the gate, the ball 24.1 falls into the connecting shaft 27 and actuates the contact 30 there, whereby a signal is transmitted via the line 31 to the locking device 12. This signal causes a claw 13.1 or 13.2 withdrawn and a product 11.1 or 11.2 is released.

The uppermost ball 24.1 passes through the connecting shaft 27 again into the vertical shaft 23 and under the footballs 24, since the football column in the vertical shaft 23 by a corresponding retaining element 38 a lower space between the pressure plate 25 and the bottom football 24.2 for the football 24.1 leaves free.

DR. PETER WEISS & DIPL-ING. A. BRECHT

Patent Attorneys European Patent Attorney

Reference: P3314 / PCT Date: 24.05.2006 W / VI

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Claims

1. Device for acquiring a product (11.1, 11.2), which is located in a stand (1),

characterized,

that the stand (1) a game (2) for releasing the product (11.1,

11.2) is assigned.

2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the product (11.1, 11.2) in the stand (1) is held until its release by a locking device (12).

3. A device according to claim 2, characterized in that the release of the locking device (12) by a game success or a game action takes place.

4. Device nasch claim 3, characterized in that the game success or the game action triggers a mechanical or electronic impulse, which leads to a lifting of the lock.

5. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the game is assigned a release device (21).

6. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the release of the game by inserting a coin (16) or a coin substitute in the stand (1).

7. Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that for releasing the game the game (2) a game element (24, 24.1, 24.2) can be fed.

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that the game element is a movable element, such as a ball (24, 24.1, 24.2), arrow, a ball od. Like.

9. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the game element (24, 24.1, 24.2) of a game character (32) is movable.

10. Device according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the game element (24, 24.1, 24.2) or game character (32) is associated with a target (29).

11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the target (29) with the locking device (12) is connected.

12. The device according to claim 11, characterized in that the connection between the target (29) and locking device (12) mechanically or electrically (also wirelessly).

13. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the game (2) is placed on the stand.

14. The apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the game (2) by a transparent cover (3) is covered.

15. The apparatus of claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the game (2) on the stand (1) is interchangeable.

16. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the cover (3) is lockably connected to the stand (1).

17. The device according to at least one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the game element (24, 24.1, 24.2) only via external

Movement elements (33) can be actuated from the outside.

18. The apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the toy figure (32) from the outside by a mechanical connection (33) is actuated.

19. The device according to claim 17, characterized in that the game element from the outside a rod, blow pipe od. Like. Is assigned.

20. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the stand (1) forms a flat surface (9), which serves as a playing surface.

21. The device according to claim 20, characterized in that the cover (3) is designed as a hood which covers the surface (9).

22. The apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that the cover (3) is designed as a hood and possibly divided into two parts.

23. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the stand (1) has a stand base (6) with recesses (10.1, 10.2) for receiving the product (11.1, 11.2).

24. The device according to claim 23, characterized in that the stator foot (6) includes a cooling.

25. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the stand (1) forms advertising space.

26. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the release of the product (11.1, 11.2) is optically and / or acoustically displayed.