WO2018153861A1 - Dispositif de présentation d'articles - Google Patents

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WO2018153861A1
WO2018153861A1 PCT/EP2018/054152 EP2018054152W WO2018153861A1 WO 2018153861 A1 WO2018153861 A1 WO 2018153861A1 EP 2018054152 W EP2018054152 W EP 2018054152W WO 2018153861 A1 WO2018153861 A1 WO 2018153861A1
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goods
weight
compartment
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Michael WÖNKHAUS
Tobias GERDTOBERENS
Udo Vosshenrich
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Pos Tuning Udo Vosshenrich Gmbh & Co. Kg
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • A47F1/08—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from bottom
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
    • G07F9/026—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus for alarm, monitoring and auditing in vending machines or means for indication, e.g. when empty

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  • the present invention relates to a device for presenting goods with at least one compartment in which goods are stored, wherein at least one product from the at least one compartment via a motor-driven ejector or manually removable from the tray, and at least one tray at least a weight sensor is provided, by means of which the weight of the goods in the compartment can be detected.
  • the device comprises at least one weight sensor which is connected to a control unit which calculates the number or the amount of goods in this compartment depending on the measured weight of the goods.
  • the control unit can be used to digitally record the goods and reliably record the stock.
  • the control unit is connected via a communication unit with a device for inventory detection.
  • the communication unit can be used for wireless and / or wired forwarding of the measured data in order to be used in a purchasing system or a vending machine.
  • the compartment has a bottom-side stop, above which the lowermost product is arranged, and at least one weight sensor is provided on the stop, on which the lowermost product rests. This allows gravity to be used to allow the other stacked goods to slide down when the lowest product is removed.
  • a plurality of weight sensors preferably three or four weight sensors, may be provided on which the lowermost product rests. As a result, a stack with goods can be accurately measured, in which the center of gravity of the goods is arranged off-center, since by adding the recorded weight data reliable weight detection can be done.
  • the device according to the invention for the presentation of goods includes a sensor for precise weight measurement, with the aid of which the level of the corresponding compartment can be calculated.
  • the control of the weight of the stored goods or an associated size, preferably also the tare weight of the subject or an associated size, must be stored in a controller.
  • the measured values thus determined can then be forwarded by means of a wireless or wired communication interface.
  • the product compartment is designed vertically so that the goods are stored vertically one above the other in the compartment.
  • the promotion of the goods in the compartment to the removal opening can be done by the weight g.
  • the removal of goods from the removal opening can be provided manually or by an automatic ejector.
  • the design of the device with automatic goods ejector is particularly suitable for use in automatic machine systems.
  • the principle of filling level detection by weight measurement can also be applied to other presentation surfaces, for example of bulk goods, such as fruits and vegetables.
  • the presentation surface is oriented inclined to the horizontal, so that the bulk goods can roll or slide to a removal side.
  • the sensors are loaded at least partially vertically, ie in the direction of the weight force.
  • preferential example provided a receptacle for the goods, which can be adjusted in angle of attack according to the respective angle of the inclined presentation surface so that the weight sensors are always charged with the normal force acting perpendicular component of the goods weight.
  • a strain gauge can be used interconnected in a bridge circuit.
  • the goods weight of a compartment causes in the sensor a mechanical strain ⁇ , which causes a corresponding change in the bridge differential voltage.
  • This differential voltage is amplified, digitized by an analog / digital converter and transferred to an electronic processing unit for further processing.
  • the digitized data is thereby linked to the level of the goods in the compartment.
  • the device according to the invention can also be used in a vending machine with a motor-driven ejector.
  • a control unit for a sensor unit with at least one weight sensor is provided, and during the running time of a motor for ejecting a product, electrical energy can be stored in a buffer capacitor in order to carry out a weight measurement by the sensor unit by means of the stored energy. Another power supply of the sensor unit is possible.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device according to the invention for the presentation of goods with a filled compartment;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of Figure 1 without goods
  • Figure 3 is a side view of another embodiment of a device according to the invention for bulk material.
  • Figure 4 shows an electronic circuit for powering a sensor unit for weight measurement in a goods issue system.
  • a device for presenting goods comprises a compartment 1 with an upwardly open channel in which goods 2 are stored vertically stacked.
  • a removal opening of the compartment 1 is below.
  • the remaining goods are fed vertically in the direction of gravity acting on them g through the tray 1 until the lowermost product 2 rests on a lower stop 4.
  • a lower guide element on the compartment 1, which is opposite to the removal opening be designed as an inclined surface. As a result, the lowest product 2 is always conveyed by the force of gravity g a piece in the horizontal direction to the removal opening and can be removed easily.
  • the lowermost article 2 rests on a stop 4, on which at least one weight sensor 3 is provided on the upper side, which faces the article 2, as shown in FIG.
  • the total weight of the stacked goods 2 is detected.
  • the weight sensor 3 In order to increase the accuracy of the weight measurement, for example if the center of gravity of the stacked goods 2 is not exactly above the weight sensor 3, preferably several weight sensors 3, for example three or four weight sensors 3 on the contact surface of the stop 4 for the goods 2 intended. Then a sum signal of all weight sensors 3 can be evaluated.
  • FIG 3 an alternative device for presenting goods is shown, in which a compartment 1 is formed by a presentation surface 8 on which goods, such as bulk materials, such as fruit, vegetables or bags can be placed.
  • the presentation surface 8 comprises an outer upwardly projecting edge, wherein other limiting elements, such as rods may be provided.
  • the presentation surface is arranged on a frame 5, which supports one or more presentation surfaces 8.
  • weight sensors 3 For detecting the weight of a presentation surface 8 with the goods thereon weight sensors 3 are provided, preferably three or four weight sensors 3 are used for weight measurement. To record the weight of the goods, the empty weight of the presentation surface 8 without bulk goods must be determined and this measured value stored in a controller. Then the inventory can always be queried and processed via the determined weight.
  • the presentation surface 8 is inclined to the horizontal, so that the bulk material passes by gravity to a removal side.
  • the angle of inclination may be, for example, between 5 ° and 30 °.
  • strain gauges can be provided in bridge circuit.
  • the weight of the goods 2 in the compartment 1 or on the presentation surface causes in the strain gauge a mechanical strain ⁇ , which causes a corresponding change in the bridge differential voltage.
  • This differential voltage is electronically amplified within a sensor unit 9, digitized by an analog / digital converter and transferred to an electronic processing unit for further processing.
  • the digitized data is thereby linked to the level of the goods in the compartment.
  • a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature at the location of the compartment 1 or the goods presentation area 8 is arranged.
  • a bus system for example an RS-485 interface, or a radio system, for example Bluetooth TM Low Energy, is provided.
  • the bus connection is also used to power the weight sensors.
  • the power supply is provided with batteries or rechargeable batteries.
  • the empty weight GO acting on the weight sensor can be determined by measurement without goods 2 and stored in a controller. Subsequently, the sensor unit carries out periodic weight measurements. The measured data determined in this way are forwarded to the higher-level controller.
  • the individual weight m of the goods 2 is deposited so that a measurement of the total weight G of the goods acting on the weight sensor G of the goods can be determined:
  • n (G - G0) / m
  • n_min (G - G0) / m
  • the power supply of a sensor unit 9 is designed so that it is connected to the drive signal of a motorized goods ejector of the relevant product compartment and during the Running time of an engine 1 1 for ejecting the goods stores electrical energy in a buffer capacitor 7.
  • the operation of the sensor unit 9 for subsequent weight measurement is fed solely by this cached electrical energy. As soon as the voltage at the capacitor has reached the level of the minimum operating voltage, the sensor unit becomes active and initially waits for the completion of the motor-driven goods issue process.
  • the end of the motor movement of the ejector detects the sensor unit via a voltage divider 6, which is fed by the drive signal of the relevant motor 1 1 of the compartment.
  • the sensor unit waits after its activation for a fixed delay time within which the goods issue is safely completed. Subsequently, the weight measurement is performed, the measured values are preferably forwarded wirelessly to the higher-level controller, and the sensor unit ends its operation before the voltage at the buffer capacitor 7 falls below the minimum operating voltage of the sensor unit.
  • the device for weight measurement can share the cabling already present in the machine for controlling the motors 1 1 for ejector devices for its own power supply.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de présentation d'articles comprenant au moins un compartiment (1) dans lequel des articles (2) sont stockés, au moins un article (2) pouvant être prélevé dans le ou les compartiments (1) par l'intermédiaire d'un éjecteur motorisé ou manuellement. Le ou les compartiments (1) comprennent au moins un capteur de poids (3) permettant de détecter le poids des articles dans le compartiment (1). Le ou les capteurs de poids (3) sont reliés à une unité de commande qui calcule le nombre ou la quantité d'articles (2) dans le compartiment (1) en fonction du poids mesuré des articles (2). Il est ainsi possible d'effectuer une détection numérique du prélèvement des articles.
PCT/EP2018/054152 2017-02-27 2018-02-20 Dispositif de présentation d'articles WO2018153861A1 (fr)

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