WO2013020364A1

WO2013020364A1 - Unpacking delivery-type vending machine

Info

Publication number: WO2013020364A1
Application number: PCT/CN2012/001052
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李万红
Original assignee: Li Wanhong
Priority date: 2011-08-11
Filing date: 2012-08-07
Publication date: 2013-02-14
Also published as: CN202210316U

Abstract

An unpacking delivery-type vending machine with two working modes, namely cashier and card swiping; the two sides of the vending machine apply a commodity storage and delivery system of "one commodity, one pack, one door" similar to the original and classic style commodity storage and delivery system, but enabling the vending machine to become extremely simple due to no complicated mechanical transport mechanism.The unpacking delivery-type vending machine is controlled by a PLC, wherein functional units such as touch dialogue, voice prompt, member card swiping, currency recognition, changing and recharging, etc. are provided on the PLC interactive operation panel.The application of the unpacking delivery-type vending machine can not only improve the image of enterprises and products, but can also significantly save on the operating cost of commodity sales.

Description

Unpacking and receiving self-service vending machine

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of self-service vending machines, and more particularly to an out-of-the-box vending vending machine.

Background art

[0002] Most of today's vending machines can only automate the sale of small items. However, there are a large variety of large-packaged goods in the circulation field, such as: edible oil, gift bags, bagged rice, bagged water... In general, the weight and volume of large-packaged goods are heavier and larger than ordinary goods. People prefer to choose relatively close shops when shopping, so if you can set large packaging close to the target customer group. The self-service vending machine of goods is a pleasure that both customers and businesses can accept. Furthermore, the patent documents and application examples of the vending machine can be said to use the principle and structure of mechanical transmission to achieve the purpose of commodity output, and this patent is just the opposite. The out-of-the-box vending machine is a component that does not have any mechanical transmission. It adopts the mode of “open box” which is simple, simple and versatile, to achieve the purpose of self-sale. The rise of large-packaged goods out of the box-type self-service vending machines will trigger a retail innovation that will open up a number of emerging industries.

Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to disclose to the society a modern technology to inject a classical model to adapt to a broad spectrum, simple structure, convenient use, reliable operation, low cost, easy maintenance, and can greatly reduce the cost of sales. Cargo self-service vending machine.

The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows.

[0005] Adapt to a broad spectrum. Conventional large-package goods such as: edible oil, gift bags, bagged rice, bagged noodles, fruit and vegetable foods, clothing toys, office supplies, etc., an out-of-the-box vending machine is especially suitable for people every day. Drinking, self-sale of large quantities of bagged drinking water.

[0006] The structure is simple, the operation is reliable, and the use is convenient. Opening the door to take things is a daily exercise that can't be simple in everyday life. An out-of-the-box vending machine disclosed in this patent uses the conventional, savvy principle to achieve self-service sales. Since the unpacking and self-service vending machine is simple and convenient to operate, reliable and reliable, it is easy to maintain.

[0007] The cost is low. The simple principle and structure of the out-of-the-box vending vending machine is the most direct benefit, which is low cost. The low cost is accepted by the merchants. Between the large number of merchants picking up the unpacking and self-service vending machines, it will bring vitality to the socialization of self-sales of goods.

[0008] Significantly reduce the cost of sales. For example, the self-sale of bagged water using the out-of-the-box vending machine is an example. Since the out-of-the-box vending machine implements the sale of bagged water, there is no need to set up a professional store, a full-time operator and a special water supply. Personnel, which can directly save the above operating expenses at around 2.5 yuan / package. Therefore, the economic benefits are very obvious.

[0009] Very strong advertising effect. Taking the self-sale of bagged water as an example, an out-of-the-box vending vending machine is directly placed in a convenience store in a living quarter, an office building and a secret web. Customers can purchase it within 200 meters. The second bagged drinking water was cured. This bagged water self-service vending machine, which is ubiquitous and ubiquitous, objectively serves as a lively advertisement that is close to the target user and does not cost large amounts of money. Its advertising effect is both real and strong. It is very suitable for large enterprises to engage in the drinking water industry. If there are thousands of self-service water dispensers in the urban areas under their jurisdiction, even if the advertising costs are not paid for a penny, the live advertisements closest to the target users are overwhelming. It is.

[0010] The technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way.

[0011] An out-of-the-box vending self-service vending machine includes: a body (6), a commodity storage system (9), a control system PLC (12), and a power supply system (19); wherein: the body ( 6), is a rectangular hexahedron.

[0012] The front side (4) of the body (6) is provided with an operation interface (13) for self-service of the customer, and a far-infrared sensor (8) is mounted on the operation interface (13). Touch screen dialog (14), voice prompt (15), card slot (16), cash register (17), change exit (18).

[0013] The combination of the box door (10) and the box door frame (11) of the product storage box (7) distributed on the side (2) of the body (6) forms the left and right sides of the body (6) One side (2); the top surface of the body (6) is a cover with a water-dispersing function

(1); below the body, there is a base (20).

[0014] The product storage system (9) is a combination of the product storage box (7) formed by dividing the body (6) into two left and right halves, and then separating the layers and dividing the partitions. The stratified, spaced outer edge acts as a box door frame (11) for the box door (10) on which the box door (10) is mounted, the box door (10) - the middle portion of the side, provided The electric bolt (3); the electric door (3) and the spring hinge (5) are mounted on the box door (10).

[0015] The control object of the PLC control system (12) includes: an electrical plug (3), an operation interface (13), a touch screen dialog box (14), a voice prompter (15), a card slot (16), The cash register (17), the change port (18), and the power supply system (19); the power supply system (19) adopts a battery supply, and the battery can be placed in a special box in the storage box (7). .

[0016] Further, the body (6) is provided by a water dispenser cover (1), an erecting surface (4) of an operation interface (13) having a touch screen dialog box (14), and a storage system (9). The two side elevations (2), the back of the body (6) and the base (20). The façade (4) is provided with an operation interface (13) controlled by the control system PLC (12), a touch screen dialog box (14), a swipe port (16), a voice prompter (15), and a change Mouth (18) and cash register (17).

[0017] Further, the two side façades (2) are provided with a commodity storage system (9), and the commodity storage system (9) is composed of dozens of arranged storage tanks (7) and boxes. The door (10) is combined, and the storage box (7) is provided with an electric plug (3) controlled by a PLC control system (12). When the electric plug (3) is unlocked, the spring hinge (5) can automatically open the door. (10), the customer can extract the purchased items from the storage box (7).

[0018] The operation interface (13) is provided with a far-infrared sensor (8). When the customer approaches the body (6), the human-machine dialogue screen "Welcome to use XX bagged water" welcome interface is displayed for five seconds. From the welcome screen, jump to the touch screen dialog (14) operation interface (13) that displays the "Membership Card", "Current Silver", and "Recharge" options.

[0019] According to the user's options, the control system PLC (12) will start the corresponding plan respectively.

[0020] One of the precautions: the detection item of the credit card customer is: when the card holder (16) is inserted into the membership card, the control system PLC (12) implements screening of the membership card, detecting the authenticity of the membership card, and the balance in the display card. If the balance is insufficient, the user will be prompted to recharge.

[0021] Second scenario: Cashier customers, when the cashier (17) enters the cash, the screening of the cash is carried out. The detection items are: detecting the authenticity of the cash, recording the input of the silver, singing If you find a zero amount and find a "problem" cash, you will be prompted: "There may be problems with silver."

[0022] The third case: Recharge, after the customer touches the recharge option, the plan 3 starts, when the cash register (17) inputs the cash, after completing the recharge, the next procedure is entered.

[0023] The control system of the unpacking vending machine PLC (12) consciously programs the "backup card" and "zeroing" programs in the programming design after closing the door (10). Unmistakable design intent has one purpose: to ensure that the machine operates in a regulated and clean operating environment. If the customer does not close the door after taking the item (10), the voice prompter (15) will ask the customer to cooperate until the door (10) is closed. Otherwise, the program will not be able to enter the process of returning cards and changing the order.

[0024] The power system (20) of the unpacking type self-service vending machine uses a commercial power source to charge the battery, and the battery supplies the operating power required by the machine. When the battery is fully charged, the charging circuit will be automatically cut off.

[0025] The purpose of this power supply mode is: 1. It is not subject to installation occasions and power outages. Even in an environment where power cannot be connected, the operation of the unpacking vending machine can be realized only by periodically replacing the battery. 2, the requirements of the machine design, that is, if a single mains power is used, the power supply may be disconnected or broken.

[0026] The power supply system (19) is powered by a rechargeable battery, and the operating power required by the machine is supplied by the battery; the charging of the battery is automatically controlled by the charging control circuit, the battery is fully charged, and the charging circuit is automatically disconnected. The charging battery is under voltage, the charging control circuit is automatically started, and the battery is charged.

[0027] The electric plug (3), in a normal state, is in a locked position of the power supply disconnection, in the case of turning on the power, The electric pin (3) is in the unlocking position; when it is confirmed that the self-operating elements are completed, the electric pin (3) is unlocked, and the box door (10) is automatically opened by the spring hinge (5); When the manager needs to add a product, simply enter the password from the operation interface (13) and turn on the power to perform daily product addition work.

[0028] The electric plug (3) is actually a deformed body of a miniature solenoid valve, and the spool of the solenoid valve is slightly lengthened and changed to become the pin (22) of the electric plug (3). When the power line (27) is turned on, the coil (24) generates a magnetic field, and the magnetic force generated by the magnetization of the iron core (23) overcomes the elastic force of the pin spring (22), and the pin tongue (22) serving as the relay armature is attracted. The electric latch (3) is unlocked. Mounting holes (26) are provided on the pin housing (25) of the electric pin (3) to mount the electric pin (3) in a suitable position.

[0029] The spring hinge (5) can automatically open the box door (10) in an unlocked state to facilitate the customer to pick up the goods.

[0030] The storage box (7) can be designed into different sizes according to the attributes and geometrical dimensions of the product, and other auxiliary facilities such as refrigeration, heat preservation, preservation, etc. can be added with special requirements.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of a whole machine of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the operation of the PLC (12) of the control system of the present invention.

3 is a schematic view showing the locked state of the electric plug (3) of the present invention.

4 is a schematic view showing the unlocked state of the electric plug (3) of the present invention.

detailed description

[0035] Figure 1. The label designation is: water dispenser cover (1), side elevation (2), electric latch (3), façade (4), spring hinge (5), body (6), storage Box (7), far infrared sensor (8), storage system (9), door (10), door frame (11), PLC control system (12), operation interface (13), touch screen dialog (14 ), voice prompter (15), card slot (16), cash register (17), change port (18), power supply system (19), base (20).

[0036] The labeling names of Figures 3 and 4 are: pin tongue (21), pin tongue (22), iron core (23), coil (24), pin housing (25), mounting hole (26) , power cord (27).

[0037] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

10038] As shown in Figure 1, the body (6) of a large packager self-service vending machine includes: a water dispenser cover (1), a side elevation (2), a facade (4), a back and a base ( 20). The water dispenser cover (1) is provocative to suit the operation of different occasions.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 1, the two side elevations (2) of the body (6) are the storage system (9) of the machine, and the storage system (9) is stored by dozens of products. The tank (7), the box door (10) and the box door frame (11) are composed; the box door (10) is mounted with an electric plug (3) and a spring hinge (5). [0040] The power supply system (19) is powered by a rechargeable battery, and the operating power required by the machine is supplied by the battery; the charging of the battery is controlled by the PLC control system (12), the battery is fully charged, and the charging circuit is automatically disconnected. On, the charging battery is under voltage, the charging control circuit is automatically started, and the battery is charged.

[0041] The electric plug (3), in the normal state, is in the lock position of the power disconnection, in the case of turning on the power, the electric plug (3) is in the unlock position; when confirming the completion of the self-service operation When the electric bolt (3) is unlocked, the box door (10) is automatically opened by the spring hinge (5); when the manager needs to add goods, just enter the password from the operation interface (13) And you can turn on the power to perform daily product replenishment work.

[0042] The electric plug (3) is actually a deformed body of a miniature solenoid valve, and after the valve core of the electric plug (3) is lengthened and changed, it becomes a pin tongue of the electric plug (3). (twenty two). When the power line (27) is turned on, the coil (24) generates a magnetic field, the magnetic force generated by the magnetization of the iron core (23) overcomes the elastic force of the pin spring (22), and the pin tongue (22) serving as the relay armature is attracted. The electric latch (3) is unlocked. A mounting hole (26) is provided in the pin housing (25) of the electric pin (3) to mount the electric pin (3) in a suitable position.

[0043] The spring hinge (5) can automatically open the box door (10) in an unlocked state to facilitate the customer to pick up the goods.

[0044] The storage box (7) can be designed into different sizes according to the attributes and geometrical dimensions of the product, and other auxiliary facilities such as refrigeration, heat preservation, preservation, etc. can be added with special requirements.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 1, the operation interface (13) of the PLC control system (12) is located at an intermediate position of the front side (4) of the body (6) for convenient operation by the customer. On the operation interface (13), there is a far infrared sensor (8), touch screen dialog box

(14), voice prompter (15), card slot (16), cash register (17), change (18).

[0046] Further, the far infrared sensor (8) is located above the operation interface (13), when the customer approaches the operation interface.

(13), the PLC control system (12) starts the operation program, the voice prompter (15) sends a welcome word, and the touch screen dialog box (14) jumps to the customer operation selection option.

[0047] Further, the touch screen dialog box (14) has three operation options of swiping, cash, and recharge for the customer to select. After the customer touches the operation option, the PLC control system (12) will start correspondingly. Plan.

[0048] Further, one of the pre-plans described is a credit card customer. When the card slot (16) is inserted into the membership card, the control system PLC (12) implements the screening of the membership card. The detection items are: Check the authenticity of the membership card, the balance in the display card, and the recharge when the balance is insufficient.

[0049] Further, the second scenario of the plan: a cashier customer. When the cashier (17) is entered into the cash, the cash is screened. The detection items are: Check the authenticity of the cash, record the input amount of the current silver, sing the newspaper to find the zero amount, if you find the "problem" cash, you will be prompted: "The silver may have problems."

[0050] Further, the third of the plan is: recharging the customer. After the customer touches the recharge option, the plan three starts, when the cash register (17) Enter the cash recharge, perform screening on the cash, sing the recharge amount, or prompt the "problem" silver. After the recharge is completed, it will be transferred directly to the next delivery procedure.

[0051] Further, the voice prompter (15) runs through the whole process of self-service vending, such as: When the customer approaches, the greeting message "Welcome to buy bagged water" is issued, and then prompts: "Please select the consumption method. ", "Your baby in the XX position", "Please close the box door" and other operation tips; When there is a problem with the operation, the voice prompter (15) will also prompt: "Silver may have problems", "The balance is not enough Please recharge ", "Trouble you to close the box door again". The application of the voice prompter (15) not only enables the self-service vending program to proceed smoothly, but also adds a sense of intimacy between people and machines.

[0052] Further, the card slot (16) is a window for the member user to detect the membership card, and the full card is inserted during the operation, and the entire program is completed and finally discharged.

[0053] Further, the cash register (17) is a detection window of the cash input user's input currency.

[0054] Further, the zero change port (18) is a cash user, and the zero change action is performed after all the programs are completed.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 1, the power supply system (19) adopts a mains and battery dual-track power supply mode, the utility power charges the battery, the battery is fully charged, and the charging circuit is automatically cut off; the operating power required by the machine It is supplied by the battery. The purpose of this power supply mode is: 1. It is not subject to installation and power outage restrictions. Even in the environment where power cannot be connected, it is only necessary to periodically replace the battery to operate an out-of-the-box vending machine. 2. The requirements of the machine design, that is to say, if a single mains power is used, the power supply may be disconnected due to the power failure.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the operation of the unpacking vending vending machine. As shown in the figure, it is necessary to specifically explain: the customer's card withdrawal and change program is programmed at the end of the entire program, and its design intent is only One purpose: to ensure that the machine operates in a standardized, clean operating environment.

[0057] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of an electric plug (3) of an unpacking vending machine. The electric pin (3) is actually a deformed body of a miniature solenoid valve, and the valve core of the solenoid valve is slightly lengthened and changed to become the pin (22) of the electric pin (3). When the power line (27) is turned on, the coil (24) generates a magnetic field, and the magnetic force generated by the magnetization of the iron core (23) overcomes the elastic force of the pin spring (22), and the pin tongue (22) serving as the relay armature is attracted. The electric latch (3) is unlocked.

Further, the pin housing (25) of the electric plug (3) is provided with a mounting hole (26) for mounting the electric plug (3) in an intermediate position inside the door.

[0059] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the unloading state of the electric plug (3) of the unpacking vending machine, and the electric plug (3) is mounted on the door (10) of the vending machine of the door-opening vending machine. The electric pin (3) in the figure is controlled by the PLC control system (12). When the operation elements of the vending machine meet the conditions, the PLC control system (12) commands the electric pin (3) to perform the unloading, and starts the unpacking. program.

Claims

Claim

1. An out-of-the-box vending self-service vending machine, comprising: a body (6), a commodity storage system (9), a control system PLC (12), a power supply system (19); wherein: the body ( 6) is a rectangular hexahedron; the front side (4) of the body (6) is provided with a customer self-service operation interface (13); the operation interface (13) is installed There are far infrared sensor (8), touch screen dialog box (14), voice prompter (15), card mouth (16), cash register (17) and change exit (18); 11) and the product of the box door (10)! The combination of the box (7) forms the left and right sides (2) of the body (6); the top surface of the body (6) is a cover (1) having a water-spreading function; the base is provided with a base (20); the commodity storage system (9) divides the body (6) into left and right halves, and then stratifies and divides After the partition treatment, a commodity storage box (7) is formed; the layered and divided partitions serve as a box door frame (11) for the box door (10), and the box door (10) is mounted thereon. One side of the box door (10) is connected to the box door frame (11) by a spring hinge (5); the middle part of the box door (10) is provided with an electric plug (3); The system (12) is located on the front surface of the body (6); the control object of the PLC control system (12) includes: an electric pin (3), an operation interface (13), a touch screen dialog box

(14), voice prompter (15), card slot (16), cash register (17), change port (18), and power supply system (19).

2. The unpacking-type self-service vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation interface (13) is provided with a far-infrared sensor (8), and when the customer approaches the body (6), The man-machine dialogue screen displays: "Welcome to XX bagged water" welcome message for five seconds, from the welcome screen to the touch screen dialog showing self-sales with "Membership Card", "Current Silver" and "Recharge" options. Box (14) operation interface (13); the operation interface (13), according to the user's option, the control system PLC (12), will respectively start the corresponding plan; one of the pre-plans: swipe card customer screening detection The items are: When the card slot (16) is inserted into the membership card, the control system PLC (12) implements the screening of the membership card, detects the authenticity of the membership card, and indicates the recharge when the balance in the display card and the balance are insufficient; 2: Cashier customers, when the cashier (17) enters the cash, the screening of the cash is carried out. The detection items are: detecting the authenticity of the cash, recording the input of the cash, recording the zero, if If you find the "problem" cash, you will be prompted: " Promoter may be a problem "; three of said plan: recharge, after the recharge options customer touch, plan three start, when the (17) input port now silver silver, reload; After completion plans, go to the next procedure.

3. The unpacking vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the voice prompter (15) is programmed and controlled by a control system PLC (12), and when the client approaches, a welcome word is issued: "Welcome to XX bagged water", then prompt: "Please select self-service mode"; After the customer operation is completed, the prompt: "Baby is waiting for you in the XX box"; After the customer picks up the goods, the prompt: "Thank you, please close the box."Door"; If the box door (10) is not closed, it will prompt again: "Trouble you, then close the box door again"; After the box door (10) is closed, remind the member customers "Please retrieve your membership card " , for cash-free customers with change, remind "Please take back your change"; after the end of the program, "Welcome again!" The control system PLC (12), in the programming, consciously set the "return card" and "change to zero" procedures after closing the door (10), otherwise, it is impossible to enter Card and change the next program.

4. The unpacking-type self-service vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the electric plug (3) is controlled by a PLC of a control system (12); the electric plug (3) The bolt is acted upon by the spool of the solenoid valve. When the components that complete the self-service operation are confirmed, the electric bolt (3) is unlocked, and the door (10) is automatically opened by the spring hinge (5). The electric plug (3) is in the locked position of the power disconnection under normal conditions. When the power is turned on, the electric plug (3) is in the unlocking position; when the manager needs to add goods, Enter the password and turn on the power on the operation interface (13) to perform daily product addition work.

5. The unpacking-type self-service vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the power supply system (19) is powered by a rechargeable battery, and the operating power required by the machine is supplied by the battery; Charging, controlled by PLC control system (12), battery is fully charged, charging circuit is automatically disconnected, charging battery is under voltage, charging control circuit is automatically started, battery is charged; said power supply system (19), battery supply, battery placement In a special box in the storage box (7).