WO2019099743A1 - Systèmes de vente mobiles intelligents - Google Patents

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WO2019099743A1
WO2019099743A1 PCT/US2018/061383 US2018061383W WO2019099743A1 WO 2019099743 A1 WO2019099743 A1 WO 2019099743A1 US 2018061383 W US2018061383 W US 2018061383W WO 2019099743 A1 WO2019099743 A1 WO 2019099743A1
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Benison FORFEKE
Fofeyin BONITO
Drew VIGEN
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    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
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    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/62—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles

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  • This disclosure is in the field of vending machines and distribution and commercialization of goods through vending machines in public and private transportation.
  • the more space-efficient embodiment consisted of plural individual vending machines arranged side-by-side. To restock any one of these individual vending machines required its removal from the backside of the front seat.
  • the less space-efficient embodiment took the form of a more conventional singular vending machine having a plurality of vended items. To restock the less space-efficient embodiment, it was necessary to open the entire face of the machine.
  • Typical office-setting vending machines are very large in size and include the user interface, payment system, product storage and product delivery window in one compartment.
  • the typical office-setting vending machine is impractical for the very limited space available in a coach bus.
  • the typical vending machine is cooled via a compressor driven by a motor.
  • Such a cooling system consumes a great deal of energy, is very bulky, and generates a great deal of heat. Again, this is impractical for the typical coach bus, in terms of the volume of space consumed, the power consumed to run the compressor, and the large quantities of heat generated by the compressor.
  • Vending machines enable consumers to purchase products in a convenient manner.
  • vending machines are stationary, their user pool is limited to those who are aware of and have access to the sites where the stationary vending machines are located.
  • vending machines could travel with the individual during those hours of transport, especially since the individual could save time and effort in seeking out goods sold in stationary vehicles and convenience stores. Therefore, a mobile vending solution is desirable and would offer significant advantages.
  • vending machines and a method which aims to take small automatic vending machines to vehicles of public transportation, such as buses, subways cars and trains, vessels and other places and locations regardless of its several existing models of transportation vehicles in order to offer goods to the passengers within the internal area of transport vehicle, where there is massive movement of people and passengers.
  • vehicles of public transportation such as buses, subways cars and trains, vessels and other places and locations regardless of its several existing models of transportation vehicles in order to offer goods to the passengers within the internal area of transport vehicle, where there is massive movement of people and passengers.
  • This disclosure relates to a vehicle or transportation device integrated with a mobile vending solution.
  • the disclosure relates to a mobile product vending system, particularly for use in taxicabs, commercial buses, family vans, rental vehicles, other similar vehicles, and public transportation including buses, trains, airplanes.
  • the present disclosure refers to a mobile vending system for use in vehicles and public transportations.
  • the present mobile vending system comprises kiosks and vending machines.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system provides the traveler with access to products that are generally found at the corner convenience store.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system provides wider selection of additional products needed for traveling comforts on longer trips.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system of the present disclosure offers several advantages. It provides the traveler easy access to products. No labor is required to dispense products. It provides modern and efficient means to purchase products by offering cashless payment system.
  • a cash based payment system, such as a cash receptor, is envisioned.
  • the cashless payment system includes mobile payment sources, prepaid vouchers, credit/debit cards, and other cashless payment systems.
  • Mobile vending system of present disclosure is robust.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system is built for the rigors of the transportation system.
  • the present Djioh mobile vending system comprises either kiosks with separate product storage compartments or all in one container vending machines.
  • the vending machine includes separate components such as cashless payment system, and a product delivery system, within one unit or container.
  • a product delivery system also has one or more components such as compartments that stores products or withdraws the products from storage container and dispenser to dispense products to a product delivery window.
  • a Djioh mobile vending system includes at least one of two devices, the vending machine (1 ) or the kiosk (2).
  • the vending machine (1 ) includes a touch screen, a credit card reader, a product delivery window, a product delivery system, and product storage.
  • the vending machine (1 ) utilizes local product storage.
  • product storage is placed remotely from the kiosk in the vehicle.
  • the kiosk (2) includes a touch screen, a credit card reader, a near field reader device (not shown), and a product delivery window.
  • the kiosk (2) configuration also includes a product delivery system.
  • the kiosk (2) utilizes remote storage. Additional combinations of touch screens, credit card readers, product delivery windows, and product storages are envisioned.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system comprises a kiosk with remote storage.
  • the remote storage is in the storage compartment of the transportation vehicle, such as the under-carriage luggage compartment of a bus, the baggage compartment of an airplane, or the storage compartment of a train.
  • Djioh kiosks and vending machines are robust and designed for the constant movements, changing environmental conditions and tilting angle from mobile transportation.
  • Envisioned forms of mobile transportation include Public Transportation Bus Systems, Long Range Transportation Bus Systems, Train & Commuter Rail Transportation Systems, and Airborne Transportation Systems.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system provides immediate product delivery of an array of items in the rapid pace of passengers only riding short durations.
  • the products include items that provide customer comfort on longer trips. Additional products are light blankets, pillows, & sanitary items.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system provides the equivalent of the corner convenience store for people that are traveling between remote cities.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system provides crew labor savings while offering a much larger array of products to the long-range traveler.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system improves personal transportation and freight services by providing additional products that enhance the travelers experience.
  • Djioh kiosks and vending machines provide a multi-lingual interface.
  • Djioh kiosks and vending machines provide selections of products made using product images.
  • the Djioh mobile vending system may provide automated inventory fulfillment, tracking and control.
  • Djioh kiosks and vending machines provide systems for every mobile environment.
  • a product storage contains one or more storage compartments. Refilling of the storage compartment may be achieved by a plug and drop method.
  • the plug and drop method restocks the storage compartment all at once by removing an at least partially emptied product container and replacing it with a full container.
  • the restocking process is achieved much faster than traditional restocking due moving fewer items.
  • the replacement containers are packed with selected product and the crew does not need to restock each item one by one.
  • the refilling method provides faster delivery of desired product.
  • Panel A illustrates one example of mobile transportation, a passenger only bus such as used in a Public Transportation Bus System.
  • Panel B is a schematic of the interior of the bus depicting placement of a vending machine (1 ), and a kiosk (2).
  • Panel A illustrates another bus, such as used in a Long Range Transportation Bus System.
  • Panel B is a schematic of the interior of the bus depicting placement of a vending machine (1 ), and a kiosk (2).
  • FIG. 3 Panel A illustrates a commuter train.
  • Panel B is a schematic of the interior of the train depicting placement of a vending machine (1 ), and a kiosk (2).
  • FIG 4 Panel A illustrates an airplane.
  • Panel B is a schematic of the interior of the airplane depicting placement of a vending machine (1 ), and a kiosk (2).
  • Figure 5 illustrates the vending machine (1 ).
  • Figure 6 illustrates the vending kiosk (2).
  • Figure 7 illustrates remote product storage (7) in a bus.
  • FIG 1 Panel B depicts placement of a vending machine (1 ), and the kiosk (2) in the interior of a bus as used in a public transportation bus system.
  • Vending machine (1 ) is placed adjacent to a midpoint side entrance located approximately at the midpoint of the bus.
  • Some bus layouts provide an open space without chairs adjacent to this midpoint side entrance. This open space may be large enough to accommodate vending machine (1 ).
  • Kiosk (2) is placed adjacent to front entrance located near the bus driver where there is appropriate access to the remote storage compartment (7) (Fig. 7).
  • kiosk (2) since kiosk (2) includes only the payment system and a product delivery window, kiosk (2) does not require as much space lending to placement in more locations throughout the vehicle, such as adjacent to the midpoint side entrance of a bus. Placement near the bus driver and near front entrance may facilitate transactions as riders come on or get off of the bus. It is envisioned that a kiosk (2) unit could be placed adjacent to each entrance of bus. It is also envisioned that kiosk (2) may be placed in other locations throughout bus.
  • Panel B depicts placement of a vending machine (1 ), and the kiosk (2) in the interior of a bus as used in a long run transportation bus system.
  • Vending machine (1 ) is placed adjacent to the bathroom.
  • Kiosk (2) is placed near the door and the driver of the bus where there is appropriate access to the remote storage compartment (7) (Fig. 7).
  • vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) are envisioned. In additional embodiments of present disclosure, the vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) is placed in other places in the interior of a bus.
  • Figure 3 Panel B depicts placement of an vending machine (1 ), and the kiosk (2) in the interior of a commuter train of a commuter rail transportation system.
  • the vending machine (1 ) is placed near a point of ingress and egress, i.e., the door, and along an exterior wall.
  • Kiosk (2) is also placed near a point of ingress and egress, i.e., the door, and near a bathroom. Placement of vending machine (1 ) along the exterior wall permits exterior restocking.
  • vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) are placed in other places in the interior of a train or commuter railcar.
  • FIG 4 Panel B depicts placement of vending machine (1 ), and kiosk (2) in the interior of an airplane.
  • Vending machine (1 ) is placed near an exterior wall.
  • Kiosks (2) are placed adjacent to the bathroom or kitchen. Placement of vending machine (1 ) near the exterior wall permits exterior access for restocking. Placement of the kiosk (2) near the bathroom or kitchen permit restocking from a lower compartment. Traditional means of restocking may also be used.
  • vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) are placed in other locations in the interior part of an airplane. T raditional means of restocking may also be used.
  • vending machine (1 ) is placed along an interior wall of an airplane and restocked via interior access.
  • kiosk (2) is placed within range of a remote storage (7) in a compartment above the kiosk.
  • Figure 5 illustrates vending machine (1 ) comprising a touch screen (3), a credit card reader (4), a product delivery window (5), a product delivery system, and local product storage (6).
  • FIG. 6 illustrates kiosk (2) comprising a touch screen (3), a credit card reader (4), a product delivery window (5), and a product delivery system with remote product storage (7) (Fig. 7). Kiosk (2) is placed so that it is coupled to the product delivery system from remote storage (7).
  • the touch screen (3) uses software to place the order, store credit card information to process transaction when there is internet connection, and control product delivery system to move product from remote product storage.
  • the product delivery system can be accomplished in a myriad of ways including hydraulic actuation, mechanical manipulation such as screw, and the like.
  • Products and materials shall be transported from the remote storage (7) unit to the product delivery kiosk (2) through a product delivery system comprised of a conveyor system.
  • a product delivery system comprised of a conveyor system.
  • Such conveyor system may be fully enclosed or may have some parts that are open to the exterior environment.
  • a conveyor system is a piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials and products from one location to another and allows quick and efficient transportation for a wide variety of materials and products.
  • the location of the remote product storage (7) may be located at the same level as the kiosk (2) or may be located above or below the kiosk. Since the location may be variable it will require one or more different styles of material and product movement techniques.
  • Some of the styles of material and product handling conveyors that may be used are: Belt driven roller conveyor, Gravity conveyor, Gravity skate wheel conveyor, Belt conveyor, Wire mesh conveyors, Plastic belt conveyors, Bucket conveyors, Flexible conveyors, Vertical conveyors, Spiral conveyors, Vibrating conveyors, Pneumatic conveyors, Electric track vehicle systems, Belt driven live roller conveyors, Line shaft roller conveyor, Chain conveyor, Screw or auger conveyor, Chain driven live roller conveyor, Overhead I- beam conveyors, Drag Conveyor, Pick and Place robotic arm with gripper or pusher mechanism, Pneumatic conveyors, Belt cable screw Chain & roller conveyors Synchronized Sidewalls, Vertical conveyor systems and spiral conveyors, and Incline/decline conveyors with angles ranging from 1 to 90 degrees.
  • Other styles of conveyer or means for transporting products are
  • the conveyor systems may require the materials and products to change elevations many times depending on the locations of the remote storage (7) to the product delivery kiosk (2). Therefore, materials and products may raise or lower to different levels multiple times during the handling process.
  • transport via the product delivery system may also include the transportation of waste product containers or trash.
  • Figure 7 illustrates remote product storage (7) placed in the under- carriage of a bus.
  • the remote storage (7) is coupled to the product delivery system and the kiosk (2).
  • vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) as depicted in Figure 1 to 6 comprises a touch screen which provides a multi lingual interface. Also, the touch screen provides an easy method of selection of a product using product images. Vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) further comprises a credit card reader that provides cashless payment system, a product delivery window, a product delivery system and a product storage. Once the product is selected and payment is made, a product delivery system which contains one or more components first withdraws a product from a product storage compartment and then dispenses requested product to a product delivery window.
  • the disclosure mobile vending machine comprising vending machine (1 ) and kiosk (2) as described herein above further comprises second remote storage.
  • the remote product storage of kiosk (2) includes product delivery window.

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L'invention concerne un système de vente mobile destiné à vendre des produits sur des véhicules de transport. Le système de vente mobile comprend un distributeur automatique et un kiosque avec un stockage de produit à distance.
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