WO2023047008A1 - Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway - Google Patents

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WO2023047008A1
WO2023047008A1 PCT/ES2022/070602 ES2022070602W WO2023047008A1 WO 2023047008 A1 WO2023047008 A1 WO 2023047008A1 ES 2022070602 W ES2022070602 W ES 2022070602W WO 2023047008 A1 WO2023047008 A1 WO 2023047008A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/02—Beer engines or like manually-operable pumping apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/06—Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters
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    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/06—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof

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  • the invention refers to a machine for automatic dispensing of beverages with an electronic payment gateway that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in more detail. forward, and which represent an improvement on the current state of the art.
  • the object of the present invention falls on a vending machine that includes a complete system for automatic dispensing of drinks with the possibility of payment through electronic payment gateways in which, in addition, the circuit is automatically cleaned on a programmed basis.
  • the machine allows the drink to be supplied to the user in an automatic and controlled manner, reducing the personnel required for the service, since it only requires maintenance, cleaning and refilling tasks.
  • the machine has a desired product and volume selector, either through a button panel or through a touch screen. Once the selection is made, the payment is made through the gateway enabled for this purpose, which can accept credit or debit cards, NFC payments or even rechargeable wallet-type supports, focused above all in order to avoid the possible purchase of drinks alcohol by minors. Once the payment is confirmed, the product is supplied in the indicated quantity.
  • the field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture, maintenance or rental of vending machines, focusing particularly on the field of machines for automatic drink dispenser.
  • the machine for automatic beverage dispensing with electronic payment gateway that the invention proposes is configured as an optimal solution to the aforementioned objective which, in turn, represents an improvement on the current state of the art, with the characterizing details that make it possible. and that distinguish it conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany this description.
  • what the invention proposes is a machine that includes a system for automatic beverage dispensing that is essentially distinguished by having the possibility of payment through electronic payment gateways thanks to the fact that it includes a user interface. interaction with the user and that allows payment through wireless electronic payment systems of the dataphone type, NFC reader, RFID reader or similar.
  • the machine can comprise one or more drink tanks that, in general, will be of the barrel type.
  • a number is recommended of dispensing nozzles at least equal to the number of different beverages available.
  • the supply of beverages as such may be through the use of a compressed gas, or through direct mechanical pumping.
  • Two or more warehouses of the same product may be interconnected to increase the quantity available for supply.
  • the machine can be connected to one or more beverage containers, either in series or in parallel.
  • the machine allows the drinks to be cooled, for example, by means of one or more coils with a cold unit or by including the deposits in a cold room.
  • the beverage tanks may be contained in a cold room, or the liquid may pass directly before supply through a coil that regulates its temperature.
  • This coil will have its own cold generation unit, and there may be a single or multiple coils, depending on the design of the unit.
  • the amount supplied is controlled by a flowmeter for each nozzle, which can also be equipped with pressure and flow regulators.
  • the warehouses will have a control system, which will allow the delivery of warnings, also early, to replenishers as the products are consumed.
  • the container where the product will be dispensed will be provided by the consumer, so that the same glass can be reused repeatedly, in order to reduce waste generation.
  • the machine will have sensors to ensure the placement of the receiving cup, which can be replaced by a button to start when the customer considers it appropriate.
  • the glass may have some type of identifier to prevent it from being confused with foreign elements that may affect the good service of the vending machine.
  • the machine will also have a tray for collecting liquids that may have overflowed, which will end up in a tank also with fill sensors. This deposit can be replaced by a direct discharge to the outside for use if, for example, a sewer or drain type collector is available.
  • the machine has a system for cleaning the ducts and other elements through which the drinks circulate. After a certain number of uses or time (according to the desired programming), clean water will be pumped through the corresponding circuit, which will be collected in the tank or discarded through the discharge outlet, as described in the previous point.
  • the machine can have its own water tank or it can be connected to a drinking water supply. This water will be pumped into the circuit from the point closest to the beverage tank, so as to ensure complete cleaning. A non-return valve in the connection to the drink tank prevents water from reaching it. With this, the machine allows cleaning its supply circuits in an automated way.
  • control and management of the machine is achieved by means of the corresponding electronics, fed by sensors and equipped with the actuators as described.
  • the machine will be supported by a structure that ensures its mechanical integrity, although the materials may be different depending on the finish.
  • Figure number 1 and the only one.- Shows a schematic perspective view of An example of the machine object of the invention, appreciating the main parts and elements that it comprises.
  • Beverage reservoir such as a keg of beer.
  • a beverage tank (1) such as a beer barrel, a CO2 cylinder (2) as a compressed gas system, a cooling unit ( 4) of the drink, a touch screen (8) as a selection and control system, a wireless payment terminal (9), a deposit for the collection of liquid waste (7), as well as a self-supporting structure (10) where these elements are included.
  • the drink tank (1) is connected to the body of the machine by means of a head that allows the entry of compressed gas from the CO2 bottle (2) into the drink tank and causes the drink to rise to the coil of the unit. cooling (4).
  • This head prevents the exit of CO2 and drink when it is not connected to the spit of the beverage tank.
  • a water inlet allows the circuit to be cleaned from the sanitation network.
  • the water inlet is controlled by a solenoid valve (3).
  • the flow of beverage through the assembly is controlled by a second solenoid valve (not visible in the figure), located at the inlet of the cooling unit (4).
  • the cooling unit consists of a cooling device that surrounds the beverage tank (1).
  • the drink such as beer
  • the supply nozzle (5) After passing through a flowmeter that not only verifies that the supply is actually taking place, but also measures the instantaneous flow. .
  • All the control of the processes is carried out from a microprocessor that has a touch screen type interface (8) so that the user can choose the amount of product that he wants, the number of fillings that he wants to acquire and the moment in which each begins. fill. In this way, with a single payment you can fill several glasses.
  • This interface also allows an authorized person to launch cleaning cycles and schedule them.
  • the payment terminal (9) is a wireless terminal, for example a dataphone type for payment by card, which shows the instructions to follow and processes the payment. If it is correct, it returns to the control unit the authorization to proceed with the supply.
  • This payment terminal (9) is connected to the data network via WiFi or SIM. Optionally, it can also be an NFC reader, RFID reader or similar.
  • the microprocessor will be in charge of launching the signals to the solenoid valves as appropriate, as well as reading the information from the flowmeter.
  • the cooling unit (4) works independently, maintaining the necessary temperature thanks to a compressor and the corresponding sensors.
  • the machine of the invention essentially comprises the following:
  • At least one beverage tank (1) such as a beer keg, connected, via a circuit of liquid conduits, to the available supply nozzles (5),
  • At least one cooling unit (4) such as a circuit for cooling the drink or a cooling device that surrounds the drink tank (1)
  • a microprocessor with an interface for interaction with the user, which controls all the operating processes and is in charge of launching the signals to actuators and solenoid valves as appropriate, and
  • what the machine comprises is one or more drink tanks (1), such as a beer keg, which can be connected in series or in parallel to a number of supply nozzles (5) at least equal to to the number of different beverages available in said warehouses.
  • the cooling unit (4) has one or more coils.
  • the cooling unit (4) consists of a cooling device that surrounds the beverage tank (1).
  • the machine includes a flow meter in each of the supply nozzles (5) that it has, which is connected to the microprocessor and verifies the drink supply as well as the amount of drink supplied.
  • each of the beverage tanks (1) have weighing systems that are connected to the microprocessor to launch warnings as the products are consumed.
  • the machine includes one or more sensors that connect to the microprocessor to ensure that a glass or similar container is placed on the support (6) under the delivery nozzle (5) and to identify that it is indeed a glass. or container and not of another element.
  • the liquid collection tray located under the support (6) for the glass ends either in a liquid collection tank (7) with fill sensors, or in a discharge outlet connected to a collector. drain or similar.
  • the machine also includes an automatic system for cleaning the circuit of ducts and elements through which the drinks circulate, which pumps clean water through them from the closest point to the beverage tank or tanks to the nozzles and which is collected in the liquid collection tank or through the discharge outlet after falling into the existing tray under the nozzle.
  • the machine includes its own water tank for said cleaning, although it may include a conduit to connect the circuit to a drinking water intake from a supply network.
  • the cleaning system contemplates that the machine includes a non-return solenoid valve (3) installed in the connection to the beverage tank (1) that prevents water from reaching it.

Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic beverage dispensing machine with an electronic payment gateway, said machine comprising: at least one connection for a beverage tank (1), connected by means of a circuit of liquid pipes to at least one dispensing nozzle (5); at least one cooling unit (4), through which said circuit passes to cool the beverage; a beverage supply system employing compressed gas in a CO2 cylinder (2) or mechanical pumping, which pumps the beverage to the dispensing nozzle (5); a cup support (6) with a liquid collection tray; a microprocessor with a user interface which controls all of the operative processes and sends signals to actuators and solenoid valves accordingly; and a wireless electronic payment gateway (9), such as a payment terminal, NFC reader, RFID reader or similar, which is connected to the data network through Wi-Fi, SIM or similar.

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MÁQUINA PARA DISPENSADO AUTOMÁTICO DE BEBIDAS CON PASARELA DE PAGO ELECTRÓNICA MACHINE FOR AUTOMATIC DRINK DISPENSING WITH ELECTRONIC PAYMENT GATEWAY
DESCRIPCIÓN DESCRIPTION
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica que aporta, a la función a que se destina, ventajas y características, que se describen en detalle más adelante, y que suponen una mejora del estado actual de la técnica. The invention, as expressed in the statement of this descriptive report, refers to a machine for automatic dispensing of beverages with an electronic payment gateway that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in more detail. forward, and which represent an improvement on the current state of the art.
El objeto de la presente invención recae en una máquina expendedora que comprende un sistema completo para dispensado automático de bebidas con posibilidad de pago mediante pasarelas de pago electrónico en la que, además, el circuito se limpia automáticamente de forma programada. La máquina permite el suministro de bebida al usuario de forma automática y controlada, reduciendo el personal necesario para el servicio, pues únicamente requiere de tareas de mantenimiento, limpieza y rellenado. La máquina cuenta con un selector de producto y volumen deseado, bien mediante una botonera, bien mediante un display táctil. Una vez realizada la selección, se procede al pago por la pasarela habilitada a tal efecto, que puede admitir tarjetas de crédito o débito, pagos por NFC o incluso soportes tipo monedero recargables, enfocados sobre todo con el fin de evitar la posible compra de bebidas alcohólicas por parte de menores. Confirmado el pago se procede al suministro del producto en la cantidad indicada. The object of the present invention falls on a vending machine that includes a complete system for automatic dispensing of drinks with the possibility of payment through electronic payment gateways in which, in addition, the circuit is automatically cleaned on a programmed basis. The machine allows the drink to be supplied to the user in an automatic and controlled manner, reducing the personnel required for the service, since it only requires maintenance, cleaning and refilling tasks. The machine has a desired product and volume selector, either through a button panel or through a touch screen. Once the selection is made, the payment is made through the gateway enabled for this purpose, which can accept credit or debit cards, NFC payments or even rechargeable wallet-type supports, focused above all in order to avoid the possible purchase of drinks alcohol by minors. Once the payment is confirmed, the product is supplied in the indicated quantity.
CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION
El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación, mantenimiento o alquiler de máquinas expendedoras, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de las máquinas para dispensador automático de bebidas. The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture, maintenance or rental of vending machines, focusing particularly on the field of machines for automatic drink dispenser.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
El desarrollo de la máquina objeto de la presente invención viene motivado por el creciente uso de métodos de pago electrónicos, que facilitan la eliminación del uso de efectivo. The development of the machine object of the present invention is motivated by the increasing use of electronic payment methods, which facilitate the elimination of the use of cash.
Como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna otra máquina que presente unas características técnicas ¡guales o semejantes a las que presenta la que aquí se reivindica. As a reference to the current state of the art, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other machine that presents the same or similar technical characteristics to those presented by the one claimed here is unknown.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
La máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica que la invención propone se configura como una solución óptima al objetivo anteriormente señalado que, a su vez, supone una mejora del estado actual de la técnica, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que lo distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente descripción. The machine for automatic beverage dispensing with electronic payment gateway that the invention proposes is configured as an optimal solution to the aforementioned objective which, in turn, represents an improvement on the current state of the art, with the characterizing details that make it possible. and that distinguish it conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany this description.
Concretamente, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es una máquina que comprende un sistema para dispensado automático de bebidas que se distingue esencialmente por contar con la posibilidad de pago mediante pasarelas de pago electrónico gracias al hecho de comprender una interfaz de interacción con el usuario y que permite el pago mediante sistemas de pago electrónicos inalámbricos de tipo datáfono, lector NFC, lector RFID o similar. Specifically, what the invention proposes, as previously noted, is a machine that includes a system for automatic beverage dispensing that is essentially distinguished by having the possibility of payment through electronic payment gateways thanks to the fact that it includes a user interface. interaction with the user and that allows payment through wireless electronic payment systems of the dataphone type, NFC reader, RFID reader or similar.
Además, según otra característica de la invención, la máquina puede comprender uno o más depósitos de bebida que, por lo general, serán de tipo barril. Para una higiénica separación de las bebidas, se recomienda un número de boquillas de suministro al menos igual a la cantidad de diferentes bebidas disponibles. El suministro como tal de las bebidas podrá ser mediante el uso de un gas comprimido, o mediante bombeo mecánico directo. Dos o más depósitos de un mismo producto se podrán interconectar para aumentar la cantidad disponible para el suministro. Así, pues, la máquina puede conectarse a uno o más recipientes de bebida, bien en serie o en paralelo. In addition, according to another characteristic of the invention, the machine can comprise one or more drink tanks that, in general, will be of the barrel type. For a hygienic separation of beverages, a number is recommended of dispensing nozzles at least equal to the number of different beverages available. The supply of beverages as such may be through the use of a compressed gas, or through direct mechanical pumping. Two or more warehouses of the same product may be interconnected to increase the quantity available for supply. Thus, the machine can be connected to one or more beverage containers, either in series or in parallel.
Según otra característica de la invención, la máquina permite el enfriamiento de las bebidas, por ejemplo, mediante uno o vahos serpentines con unidad de frío o bien mediante la inclusión de los depósitos en una cámara frigorífica. Para ello, los depósitos de bebida podrán estar contenidos en una cámara frigorífica, o el líquido podrá pasar directamente antes del suministro por un serpentín que regule su temperatura. Este serpentín contará con su propia unidad de generación de frío, y podrá haber un único o vahos serpentines, en función del diseño de la unidad. According to another feature of the invention, the machine allows the drinks to be cooled, for example, by means of one or more coils with a cold unit or by including the deposits in a cold room. For this, the beverage tanks may be contained in a cold room, or the liquid may pass directly before supply through a coil that regulates its temperature. This coil will have its own cold generation unit, and there may be a single or multiple coils, depending on the design of the unit.
La cantidad suministrada se controla mediante un caudalímetro para cada boquilla, que se podrán también equipar con reguladores de presión y caudal. The amount supplied is controlled by a flowmeter for each nozzle, which can also be equipped with pressure and flow regulators.
Los depósitos contarán con un sistema de control, que permitirá lanzar avisos, también tempranos, a los reponedores según vayan consumiéndose los productos. The warehouses will have a control system, which will allow the delivery of warnings, also early, to replenishers as the products are consumed.
El recipiente donde se dispensará el producto será aportado por el consumidor, de forma que se pueda reutilizar un mismo vaso repetidamente, con el fin de reducir la generación de residuos. La máquina contará con sensores para asegurar la colocación del vaso receptor, que podrán ser sustituidos por un botón para el inicio cuando el cliente lo considere oportuno. El vaso podrá contar con algún tipo de identificador para evitar que se confunda con elementos extraños que puedan afectar al buen servicio de la máquina expendedora. The container where the product will be dispensed will be provided by the consumer, so that the same glass can be reused repeatedly, in order to reduce waste generation. The machine will have sensors to ensure the placement of the receiving cup, which can be replaced by a button to start when the customer considers it appropriate. The glass may have some type of identifier to prevent it from being confused with foreign elements that may affect the good service of the vending machine.
La máquina dispondrá también de una bandeja para la recogida de líquidos que hayan podido rebosar, que acabarán en un depósito también con sensores de llenado. Este depósito se puede sustituir por una descarga directa al exterior para su uso si se dispusiera, por ejemplo, de un colector tipo alcantarilla o desagüe. The machine will also have a tray for collecting liquids that may have overflowed, which will end up in a tank also with fill sensors. This deposit can be replaced by a direct discharge to the outside for use if, for example, a sewer or drain type collector is available.
Otra novedad importante, es que la máquina cuenta con un sistema de limpieza de conductos y demás elementos por los que circulan las bebidas. Después de un número determinado de usos o de tiempo (según la programación deseada), se bombeará agua limpia por el circuito correspondiente, que se recogerá en el depósito o se desechará por la salida de descarga, según lo descrito el punto anterior. Para ello la máquina puede contar con su propio depósito de agua o podrá ser conectada a una toma de agua potable. El bombeo de esta agua al circuito se realizará por el punto más cercano al depósito de bebida, de forma que se asegure una limpieza completa. Una válvula anti-retorno en la conexión al depósito de bebida impide que el agua llegue al mismo. Con ello, la máquina permite limpiar sus circuitos de suministro de forma automatizada. Another important novelty is that the machine has a system for cleaning the ducts and other elements through which the drinks circulate. After a certain number of uses or time (according to the desired programming), clean water will be pumped through the corresponding circuit, which will be collected in the tank or discarded through the discharge outlet, as described in the previous point. To do this, the machine can have its own water tank or it can be connected to a drinking water supply. This water will be pumped into the circuit from the point closest to the beverage tank, so as to ensure complete cleaning. A non-return valve in the connection to the drink tank prevents water from reaching it. With this, the machine allows cleaning its supply circuits in an automated way.
El control y gestión de la máquina se consigue mediante la electrónica correspondiente, alimentada por sensores y equipada con los actuadores según lo descrito. The control and management of the machine is achieved by means of the corresponding electronics, fed by sensors and equipped with the actuators as described.
La máquina estará sustentada por una estructura que asegure su integridad mecánica, si bien los materiales pueden ser distintos según el acabado. The machine will be supported by a structure that ensures its mechanical integrity, although the materials may be different depending on the finish.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un plano en el que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this specification is attached, as an integral part of it, a plan in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:
La figura número 1 y única.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de un ejemplo de la máquina objeto de la invención, apreciándose las principales partes y elementos que comprende. Figure number 1 and the only one.- Shows a schematic perspective view of An example of the machine object of the invention, appreciating the main parts and elements that it comprises.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de la descrita figura 1 , se puede observar un ejemplo de realización no limitativo de la máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica de la invención, la cual comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuación, estando los principales elementos referenciados de acuerdo con la siguiente lista de numeración: In view of the described figure 1, a non-limiting embodiment of the machine for automatic beverage dispensing with electronic payment gateway of the invention can be seen, which comprises what is described in detail below, the main ones being elements referenced according to the following numbering list:
1. Depósito de bebida, tal como un barril de cerveza. 1. Beverage reservoir, such as a keg of beer.
2. Bombona de CO2 con manómetro. 2. CO2 cylinder with manometer.
3. Electroválvula para limpieza de circuito. 3. Solenoid valve for circuit cleaning.
4. Unidad de enfriamiento de la bebida. 4. Beverage cooling unit.
5. Boquilla de suministro. 5. Supply nozzle.
6. Soporte de vaso y bandeja de recogida de líquidos. 6. Cup support and liquid collection tray.
7. Depósito para recogida de residuos líquidos o deshechos. 7. Deposit for collection of liquid waste or waste.
8. Pantalla táctil de selección de producto y cantidad. 8. Touch screen for product and quantity selection.
9. Terminal de pago inalámbrico para pago con tarjeta. 9. Wireless payment terminal for card payment.
Así, en un ejemplo de realización de la máquina de la invención, esta puede comprender un depósito de bebida (1 ), tal como un barril de cerveza, una bombona de CO2 (2) como sistema de gas comprimido, una unidad de enfriamiento (4) de la bebida, una pantalla táctil (8) como sistema de selección y control, un terminal de pago (9) inalámbrico, un depósito para recogida de residuos líquidos (7), así como una estructura auto-portante (10) donde se encuentran incorporados dichos elementos. Thus, in an embodiment of the machine of the invention, it can comprise a beverage tank (1), such as a beer barrel, a CO2 cylinder (2) as a compressed gas system, a cooling unit ( 4) of the drink, a touch screen (8) as a selection and control system, a wireless payment terminal (9), a deposit for the collection of liquid waste (7), as well as a self-supporting structure (10) where these elements are included.
El depósito de bebida (1 ) se conecta al cuerpo de la máquina mediante un cabezal que permite la entrada de gas comprimido de la bombona de CO2 (2), en el depósito de bebida y hace que la bebida ascienda hasta el serpentín de la unidad de enfriamiento (4). Este cabezal impide la salida de CO2 y bebida cuando no está conectado con el espadín del depósito de bebida. Inmediatamente después de dicho cabezal, una entrada para agua permite limpiar el circuito desde la red de saneamiento. La entrada del agua se controla mediante una electroválvula (3). Además, el flujo de bebida por el conjunto se controla mediante una segunda electroválvula (no apreciable en la figura), situada en la entrada de la unidad de enfriamiento (4). The drink tank (1) is connected to the body of the machine by means of a head that allows the entry of compressed gas from the CO2 bottle (2) into the drink tank and causes the drink to rise to the coil of the unit. cooling (4). This head prevents the exit of CO2 and drink when it is not connected to the spit of the beverage tank. Immediately after said head, a water inlet allows the circuit to be cleaned from the sanitation network. The water inlet is controlled by a solenoid valve (3). In addition, the flow of beverage through the assembly is controlled by a second solenoid valve (not visible in the figure), located at the inlet of the cooling unit (4).
En una realización alternativa, la unidad de enfriamiento consiste en un dispositivo de enfriamiento que envuelve el depósito de bebida (1 ). In an alternative embodiment, the cooling unit consists of a cooling device that surrounds the beverage tank (1).
Una vez la bebida, tal como la cerveza, se ha enfriado se conduce hasta la boquilla de suministro (5), previo paso por un caudalímetro que no sólo verifica que efectivamente se está realizando el suministro, sino que al mismo tiempo mide el caudal instantáneo. Once the drink, such as beer, has cooled, it is conducted to the supply nozzle (5), after passing through a flowmeter that not only verifies that the supply is actually taking place, but also measures the instantaneous flow. .
Tanto los posibles desbordamientos de producto, así como el agua de limpieza se recogen en el depósito previsto para recogida de residuos líquidos (7), que permite su extracción desde el lateral del cuerpo de la máquina. Both the possible overflows of product, as well as the cleaning water, are collected in the tank provided for the collection of liquid waste (7), which allows its extraction from the side of the body of the machine.
Todo el control de los procesos se realiza desde un microprocesador que cuenta con una interfaz de tipo pantalla táctil (8) para que el usuario pueda escoger la cantidad de producto que desea, la cantidad de llenados que quiere adquirir y el momento en que comienza cada llenado. De esta forma, con un único pago se pueden rellenar vahos vasos. Esta interfaz también permite a una persona autorizada lanzar ciclos de limpieza y programarlos. All the control of the processes is carried out from a microprocessor that has a touch screen type interface (8) so that the user can choose the amount of product that he wants, the number of fillings that he wants to acquire and the moment in which each begins. fill. In this way, with a single payment you can fill several glasses. This interface also allows an authorized person to launch cleaning cycles and schedule them.
Cada vez que se realiza una compra, el terminal de pago (9), es un terminal inalámbrico, por ejemplo tipo datáfono para pago mediante tarjeta, que muestra las instrucciones a seguir y procesa el cobro. Si es correcto, devuelve a la unidad de control la autorización para proceder al suministro. Este terminal de pago (9) está conectado a la red de datos mediante WiFi o SIM. Opcionalmente, también puede ser tipo lector NFC, lector RFID o similar. Será el microprocesador el encargado de lanzar las señales a las electroválvulas según corresponda, así como de leer la información del caudalímetro. Each time a purchase is made, the payment terminal (9) is a wireless terminal, for example a dataphone type for payment by card, which shows the instructions to follow and processes the payment. If it is correct, it returns to the control unit the authorization to proceed with the supply. This payment terminal (9) is connected to the data network via WiFi or SIM. Optionally, it can also be an NFC reader, RFID reader or similar. The microprocessor will be in charge of launching the signals to the solenoid valves as appropriate, as well as reading the information from the flowmeter.
La unidad de enfriamiento (4) trabaja de forma independiente manteniendo la temperatura necesaria gracias a un compresor y los sensores correspondientes. The cooling unit (4) works independently, maintaining the necessary temperature thanks to a compressor and the corresponding sensors.
En definitiva, la máquina de la invención comprende, esencialmente, lo siguiente: In short, the machine of the invention essentially comprises the following:
- al menos un depósito de bebida (1), tal como un barril de cerveza, conectado, mediante circuito de conductos de líquido hasta las boquillas de suministro (5) disponibles, - at least one beverage tank (1), such as a beer keg, connected, via a circuit of liquid conduits, to the available supply nozzles (5),
- al menos, una unidad de enfriamiento (4), tal como un circuito para refrigerar la bebida o bien un dispositivo de enfriamiento que envuelve el depósito de bebida (1), - at least one cooling unit (4), such as a circuit for cooling the drink or a cooling device that surrounds the drink tank (1),
- un sistema de suministro de la bebida mediante gas comprimido en botella de CO2 (2) o de bombeo mecánico que impulsa la bebida hacia la boquilla de suministro (5), - a drink supply system using compressed gas in a CO2 bottle (2) or mechanical pumping that drives the drink towards the supply nozzle (5),
- un soporte (6) para vaso con bandeja de recogida de líquido, - a support (6) for a glass with a liquid collection tray,
- un microprocesador, con una interfaz de interacción con el usuario, que realiza el control de todos los procesos de funcionamiento y se encarga de lanzar las señales a actuadores y electroválvulas según corresponda, y- A microprocessor, with an interface for interaction with the user, which controls all the operating processes and is in charge of launching the signals to actuators and solenoid valves as appropriate, and
- un terminal de pago electrónico inalámbrico (9), de tipo datáfono, lector NFC, lector RFID o similar, que está conectado a la red de datos mediante WiFi o SIM. - A wireless electronic payment terminal (9), such as a dataphone, NFC reader, RFID reader or similar, which is connected to the data network via WiFi or SIM.
Además, de preferencia, lo que comprende la máquina es uno o más depósitos de bebida (1), tal como un barril de cerveza, que pueden ir conectados en serie o en paralelo a un número de boquillas de suministro (5) al menos igual a la cantidad de diferentes bebidas disponibles en dichos depósitos. De preferencia, la unidad de enfriamiento (4) cuenta con uno o varios serpentines. Alternativamente la unidad de enfriamiento (4) consiste en un dispositivo de enfriamiento que envuelve el depósito de bebida (1 ). In addition, preferably, what the machine comprises is one or more drink tanks (1), such as a beer keg, which can be connected in series or in parallel to a number of supply nozzles (5) at least equal to to the number of different beverages available in said warehouses. Preferably, the cooling unit (4) has one or more coils. Alternatively, the cooling unit (4) consists of a cooling device that surrounds the beverage tank (1).
De preferencia, la máquina comprende un caudalímetro en cada una de las boquillas de suministro (5) con que cuenta, el cual está conectado con el microprocesador y verifica el suministro de bebida así como la cantidad de bebida suministrada. Preferably, the machine includes a flow meter in each of the supply nozzles (5) that it has, which is connected to the microprocessor and verifies the drink supply as well as the amount of drink supplied.
En una forma de realización preferida, cada uno de los depósitos de bebida (1 ) cuentan con sistemas de pesaje que conecta con el microprocesador para lanzar avisos según vayan consumiéndose los productos. In a preferred embodiment, each of the beverage tanks (1) have weighing systems that are connected to the microprocessor to launch warnings as the products are consumed.
De preferencia, la máquina comprende uno o más sensores que conectan con el microprocesador, para asegurar la colocación de un vaso o recipiente similar en el soporte (6) bajo la boquilla de suministro (5) e identificar que, efectivamente se trata de un vaso o recipiente y no de otro elemento. Preferably, the machine includes one or more sensors that connect to the microprocessor to ensure that a glass or similar container is placed on the support (6) under the delivery nozzle (5) and to identify that it is indeed a glass. or container and not of another element.
De preferencia, la bandeja de recogida de líquidos ubicada bajo el soporte (6) para el vaso desemboca, o bien en un depósito de recogida de líquidos (7) con sensores de llenado, o bien en una salida de descarga conectada a un colector de desagüe o similar. Preferably, the liquid collection tray located under the support (6) for the glass ends either in a liquid collection tank (7) with fill sensors, or in a discharge outlet connected to a collector. drain or similar.
Además, en la forma de realización preferida, la máquina también comprende un sistema automático de limpieza del circuito de conductos y elementos por los que circulan las bebidas que bombea agua limpia por los mismos desde el punto más cercano al depósito o depósitos de bebidas hasta las boquillas y que se recoge en el depósito de recogida de líquidos o por la salida de descarga tras caer a la bandeja existente bajo la boquilla. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the machine also includes an automatic system for cleaning the circuit of ducts and elements through which the drinks circulate, which pumps clean water through them from the closest point to the beverage tank or tanks to the nozzles and which is collected in the liquid collection tank or through the discharge outlet after falling into the existing tray under the nozzle.
Opcionalmente la máquina comprende un depósito propio de agua para dicha limpieza, si bien puede comprender un conducto para conectar el circuito a una toma de agua potable de una red de suministro. En cualquier caso, de preferencia, el sistema de limpieza contempla que la máquina comprenda una electroválvula (3) anti-retorno instalada en la conexión al depósito de bebida (1 ) que impide que el agua llegue al mismo. Optionally, the machine includes its own water tank for said cleaning, although it may include a conduit to connect the circuit to a drinking water intake from a supply network. In any case, preferably, the cleaning system contemplates that the machine includes a non-return solenoid valve (3) installed in the connection to the beverage tank (1) that prevents water from reaching it.
Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

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1.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica que, comprendiendo: 1.- Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway that, comprising:
- al menos una conexión para depósito de bebida (1 ) conectado, mediante circuito de conductos de líquido, a al menos una boquilla de suministro (5), - at least one connection for a beverage tank (1) connected, by means of a circuit of liquid conduits, to at least one supply nozzle (5),
- al menos, una unidad de enfriamiento (4) por la que pasa dicho circuito para refrigerar la bebida, - at least one cooling unit (4) through which said circuit passes to cool the drink,
- un sistema de suministro de la bebida mediante gas comprimido en botella de CO2 (2) o de bombeo mecánico que impulsa la bebida hacia la boquilla de suministro (5), y - a drink supply system using compressed gas in a CO2 bottle (2) or mechanical pumping that drives the drink towards the supply nozzle (5), and
- un soporte (6) para vaso con bandeja de recogida de líquido, caracterizada por el hecho de que, además, comprende: - A support (6) for a glass with a liquid collection tray, characterized by the fact that it also includes:
- un microprocesador con una interfaz de interacción con el usuario que realiza el control de todos los procesos de funcionamiento y se encarga de lanzar las señales a actuadores y electroválvulas según corresponda, y- A microprocessor with an interface for interaction with the user that controls all the operating processes and is responsible for launching the signals to actuators and solenoid valves as appropriate, and
- un terminal de pago electrónico inalámbrico (9), de tipo datáfono, lector NFC, lector RFID o similar, que está conectado a la red de datos mediante WiFi, SIM o similar. - A wireless electronic payment terminal (9), such as a data phone, NFC reader, RFID reader or similar, which is connected to the data network via WiFi, SIM or similar.
2.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizada porque comprende uno o más depósitos de bebida (1 ) conectados en serie o en paralelo a un número de boquillas de suministro (5). 2. Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises one or more beverage tanks (1) connected in series or parallel to a number of supply nozzles (5).
3.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según la reivindicación 1 ó 2, caracterizada porque comprende una unidad de enfriamiento (4) con uno o vahos serpentines. 3. Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a cooling unit (4) with one or more coils.
4.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque comprende un caudalímetro en cada boquilla de suministro (5) que conecta con el microprocesador y verifica el suministro de bebida y la cantidad suministrada. 4.- Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway, according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that it comprises a flowmeter in each supply nozzle (5) that connects to the microprocessor and verifies the supply of drink and the amount supplied.
5.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque los depósitos de bebida (1 ) cuentan con sistemas de control de llenado que conectan con el microprocesador para lanzar avisos según vayan consumiéndose los productos. 5.- Machine for automatic dispensing of drinks with electronic payment gateway, according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that the drink tanks (1) have filling control systems that connect to the microprocessor to launch notices as the drinks are being consumed. products.
6.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque comprende uno o más sensores que conectan con el microprocesador, para asegurar e identificar la colocación de un vaso o recipiente similar en el soporte (6) bajo la boquilla de suministro (5). 6.- Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises one or more sensors that connect to the microprocessor, to ensure and identify the placement of a glass or similar container on the support. (6) under the delivery nozzle (5).
7.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque la bandeja de recogida de líquidos desemboca en un depósito de recogida de líquidos (7) con sensores de llenado. 7.- Automatic beverage dispensing machine with electronic payment gateway, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the liquid collection tray opens into a liquid collection tank (7) with fill sensors.
8.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 6, caracterizada porque la bandeja de recogida de líquidos desemboca en una salida de descarga a un colector de desagüe. 8.- Machine for automatic beverage dispensing with electronic payment gateway, according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the liquid collection tray flows into a discharge outlet to a drainage manifold.
9.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque comprende un sistema automático de limpieza del circuito de conductos y elementos por los que circulan las bebidas que bombea agua limpia por los mismos desde el punto más cercano al depósito o depósitos de bebidas hasta que se recoge en el depósito de recogida de líquidos o por la salida de descarga. 9.- Machine for automatic dispensing of drinks with electronic payment gateway, according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that it comprises an automatic system for cleaning the circuit of conduits and elements through which the drinks circulate that pumps clean water through them from the closest point to the beverage tank or tanks until it is collected in the liquid collection tank or through the discharge outlet.
10.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según la reivindicación 9, caracterizada porque comprende un depósito propio de agua para limpieza. 10.- Automatic beverage dispensing machine with payment gateway electronic device, according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises its own water tank for cleaning.
11.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según la reivindicación 9, caracterizada porque comprende un conducto para conectar el circuito a una toma de agua potable de una red de suministro. 11. Machine for automatic beverage dispensing with electronic payment gateway, according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises a conduit to connect the circuit to a drinking water intake from a supply network.
12.- Máquina para dispensado automático de bebidas con pasarela de pago electrónica, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 9 a 11 , caracterizada porque comprende una electroválvula (3) anti-retorno en la conexión al depósito de bebida (1 ) que impide que el agua llegue al mismo. 12.- Machine for automatic dispensing of drinks with electronic payment gateway, according to any of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that it comprises a non-return solenoid valve (3) in the connection to the drink tank (1) that prevents water from get to the same
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