JPH02105293A - Cup type automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a cup-type vending machine.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, in this type of vending machine, when purchasing a product, you insert the amount into the coin sorting mechanism, take out the cup containing the product from the outlet, and then press the product selection button to purchase the second item. The product is configured so that the customer presses the button to make a purchase, and cannot purchase the next item unless the cup is removed from the outlet.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, with this type of vending machine, when purchasing multiple items, it is necessary to insert money and take out the item each time you purchase it, which means that you have to place the item somewhere or hold it in your hand. The operation for purchasing was troublesome and troublesome.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cup-type vending machine that eliminates the above-mentioned problems and allows users to purchase a plurality of products without any troublesome effort.

[Means to solve the problem]

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention includes a coin sorting means, a product selection means for selecting a product, a number selection means for setting the number of products to be sold, the coin selection means, the product selection means, and the number selection means. main control means for inputting a signal from and outputting a supply start signal to the beverage supply means and a motor control signal to the motor control means; a motor control means for driving and controlling the motor using the motor control signal; The device includes a rotary table rotated by the motor, a limit switch that detects the position of the rotary table, and a cup adapter that can be attached to and detached from the rotary table.

[Effect]

According to this invention, since the supply of beverages is controlled using a rotary table and a cup adapter capable of holding a plurality of cups, it is possible to supply beverages to the cups corresponding to the selected number of cups.

〔Example〕

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing an embodiment of this activation. In the figure, l indicates a coin sorting mechanism (hereinafter referred to as a coin rejector). The main part is operated by a microcomputer, that is, a fifth
Consists of a microcomputer, etc. that has a CPU that executes the processing procedure shown in the figure, a read-only memory that stores programs corresponding to the processing procedure, etc., and a random access memory that is used for tasks such as temporary storage of set amounts when setting prices. It is counted in the main control mechanism 2 which allows

A signal from the product selection push button 3 is input to the main control mechanism 2.

As the product sales quantity selection push button 4, push buttons S1, S2. S3.
I have installed S4. A motor 6 is connected to a motor control device 5 that receives control commands from the main control mechanism 2. A rotary table 7 disposed inside the outlet is coupled to the motor 6, and a cup adapter 8 capable of holding a cup can be attached to and detached from the rotary table 7. Further, a cup adapter detection device 9 for detecting the presence or absence of a cup adapter 8 and a beverage supply device 10 are connected to the main control mechanism 2. A mint switch 11 is arranged to detect the rotating mint position of the rotary table 7. Furthermore, a counter 12 for counting the operation of the limit switch 11 is provided.

FIG. 3 is a plan view when the cup is attached to the rotary table 7, and FIG. 4 is a side view. The cup adapter 8 is attached to the rotary table 7 with their respective centers aligned. Cup adapter 8 has cups 21, 22.23.2
Holes 13°, 14, 15, and 16 are provided so that No. 4 can be placed on it.

The operation of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 will be explained below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Now, when the amount corresponding to the number of purchased coins is inserted into the coin rejector 1 and the number of sold items is selected (step S1), the cup adapter detection device 9 detects whether or not the cup adapter 8 is attached inside the outlet.Step S2 ),
If it is not installed, a warning is issued to notify the customer and the product cannot be sold (steps SL1 to 513).
), when the cup adapter 8 is inserted, the sales operation begins (step S3), and the beverage supply device 10 operates to extract the product beverage (steps S4 and S5), but the valve opening/closing time of the raw material box (not shown) is When the rotation of the motor 6 is completed, the main control mechanism 2 issues a command to rotate the motor 6. When the motor 6 starts rotating, the limit switch 11 installed near the side of the rotary table 7 is turned on and the motor 6 continues to rotate. When the position of the hole 14 in the rotary table 7 is reached, the limit switch 11 is turned off and the motor 6 is stopped (steps 36 to S9).

Next, it is determined whether the sales have ended for the number of units sold (step S3).
If not yet, extraction begins in the next cup, and the rotary table 7 rotates until the extraction for the number of cups is completed.When it is determined that the sale has ended (step S3), the sale is stopped and the machine enters a standby state. Then, the customer can remove the cup adapter 8 from the rotary table 7, take it out, and get the product.

In addition, in the case of individual purchase in step S1 above, the beverage is supplied to the cup in the same manner as before (steps S21 and 52).
2) [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to take out a plurality of cups filled with beverages at once, which simplifies the operation and saves the customer's time and effort.

Additionally, since a cup adapter is used, there is no need to worry about burns when purchasing hot beverages since there is no need to hold the cup directly.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a claim correspondence diagram showing the configuration of the invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the rotary table of the invention holding a cup.
FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the program of the present invention. 1... Coin rejector, 2... Main control mechanism, 3.
...Product selection push button, 4...Quantity selection push button, 5...Motor control device, 6...Motor, 7...Rotary table, 8...Cup adapter, 9...Cup adapter detection device , 10... Beverage supply device, 11... Limit switch. Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) coin sorting means, product selection means for selecting products,
A number selecting means for setting the number of sold items, signals from the coin sorting means, the product selecting means, and the number selecting means are inputted to provide a supply start signal to the beverage supply means, and a motor control signal to the motor control means. A main control means for outputting an output, a motor control means for driving and controlling a motor based on the motor control signal, a rotary table rotated by the motor, a limit switch for detecting the position of the rotary table, and a cup that can be attached to and detached from the rotary table. A cup-type vending machine equipped with an adapter.