JPH045793A - Moving controller for automatic cup beverage vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a cup-type beverage vending machine that mixes raw materials and sells beverages. The present invention relates to a movement control device that temporarily stops a device such as a stage to ensure safety.

[Prior Art] A device shown in FIG. 7 is conventionally known as this type of cup-type beverage vending machine.

In the figure, 1 is a product selection push button, 2 is a cup delivery mechanism,
3 is a cup, 4 is a raw material delivery mechanism including a raw material motor for feeding raw materials, 5 is a hot/cold water valve, 6 is a movable pend stage, 7 is a takeout port shutter, 8 is a takeout port opening/closing control device, 9 is a sales control device, Reference numeral 10 denotes a money processing mechanism, and when a sales operation is started in such a configuration, the movable pend stage 6 moves below the cup delivery mechanism 2 and removes the cup 3.
The system moves to the raw material input position, and then to the hot or cold water input position. For example, JP-A-6
This is known from Japanese Patent No. 2-278695.

However, in such a cup-type beverage vending machine, the movable vent stage 6 moves for each sale, so the customer inserts his/her hand into the interior through the outlet and the movable vent stage 6 moves.
Sometimes people get their hands caught and get injured, so the 7th
As shown in the figure, while the movable pend stage 6 during sale is moving, the take-out port shutter 7 provided near and inside the take-out port is closed. The operation of the outlet shutter 7 is such that when the customer inserts coins or other money and then presses the product selection button 1, the outlet shutter 7 begins to close from that point on, and when it is completely closed, the sales operation begins. When the operation is completed, the take-out port shutter 7 opens and the cup can be taken out.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in such a cup-type beverage vending machine, since it takes time to open and close the outlet shutter 7, there is a problem that the product sales time becomes long.

An object of the present invention is to provide a movement control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine that eliminates the above-mentioned problems and shortens vending time.

[Means for Solving the Problems] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention sends a cup from a cup feeding device to a moving stage, supplies raw material to the cup at a moving speed on this moving stage, and then supplies raw material to the cup for dilution. In a cup-type beverage vending machine that feeds and mixes hot water and water or syrup to deliver a cup of beverage, the load related to the vending operation, such as the moving stage, cup delivery mechanism, raw material delivery motor, hot water valve, and cold water valve, is a sales control means that outputs an operation stop signal and temporarily stops the sales operation when a temporary stop signal is manually inputted, and continues the sales operation after the stop signal is removed; and an output signal from the sales control means. and a load operation means for stopping the operation of each of the loads in response to the load, and an opening/closing detection means for detecting opening/closing of the cup outlet door and outputting a detection signal to the sales control means.

In addition, the cup supply device sends force/tube to the moving stage, and this moving stage supplies raw materials to the cup at a moving speed, and supplies and mixes hot water and water or syrup for the Tsuiden station, and sends out the cup beverage. In a type beverage vending machine, an operation stop signal is output to each load related to vending operation, such as a moving stage, cup delivery mechanism, raw material delivery motor, hot water valve, and cold water valve, and when a temporary stop signal is input, a sales control means that temporarily stops the sales operation and continues the sales operation after the stop signal is removed; a load operation means that receives an output signal from the sales control means and stops the operation of each of the loads; and insertion detection means for detecting that the user has inserted his or her hand from the exit.

[Function] According to the present invention, there is provided an opening/closing detection switch for detecting opening/closing of the cup dispensing outlet door and outputting a detection signal to the vending control means, so that the vending operation is immediately stopped when the dispensing outlet door is opened. do.

Furthermore, since a light blocking detection device is provided to detect when the user inserts f from the cup outlet, the vending operation is immediately stopped upon detecting the insertion of hair.

[Embodiment] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the movement control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine according to the first invention.

On the right side of FIG. 3, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 7 indicate the same members.

11 is a pend stage transport mechanism that transports the movable vent stage 6, 12 is a CPU, 13 is a ROM, and 14 is a RAM.
, 15 and 16 are I10 elements that output signals, 17 is a door provided at the outlet, and 18 is an outlet opening/closing detection switch that detects opening of the door.

The operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. 3 will be described below with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 4.

First, in step 1, it is determined whether product selection push button 1 has been pressed, and then, if it has been pressed, it is determined in step 2 whether the sale is valid, and if it is valid, in step 3, it is determined when the load A is energized and operated. At that timing, the load A is operated in step 4. If NO in step 3, proceed to step 5. Load A in step 5
It is determined whether it is the timing to stop the load A, and if it is the timing, the load A is stopped at step 6. No in step 5
In this case, the operation and stop timings of load B are determined in the same manner as load A, and the next loads are sequentially determined, and it is determined in step 7 whether or not the operation timing of load Z, which is to be operated for the final time, is activated.

In step 7, it is determined whether it is time for the load Z to operate, and if it is the timing, the load Z is turned on in step 8. If NO, proceed to step 9, and in step 9 it is determined whether it is time to stop load Z. If NO, in step 10, it is determined whether the outlet door is open, and if it is open, loads A to Z are Pause. If NO in step 10, proceed to step 13. If it is time to stop the load Z in step 9, the process proceeds to step 12 and the load Z is stopped. Next, the process proceeds to step 13, where it is determined whether the sale has ended T or not, and when the sale has ended, the process returns to step 1.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a movement control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine according to the second invention.

In the figure, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 3 indicate the same members.

20 is a light emitting element, 21 is a light receiving element, and 22 is a light interruption detection device.

The operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. 5 will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In such a configuration, it is first determined in step 21 whether the product selection button 1 has been pressed, and then, if it has been pressed, it is determined in step 22 whether the sale is valid, and if it is valid, the load A is determined in step 23. It is determined whether it is the timing to energize and operate, and if it is the timing, the load A is operated in step 24. If No in step 23, the process advances to step 25. In step 25, it is determined whether it is time to stop load A, and if it is the timing, step 26
Stop load A at . If No in step 25, the operation and stop timings for load B are determined in the same way as for load A, and the next load is determined in sequence and the final operation is performed. Next, in step 27, the operation timing is determined. Discern.

In step 27, it is determined whether the load Z is ready for operation,
At that timing, turn on load Z in step 28.
do. If NO, proceed to step 29;
It is determined whether it is the timing to stop the load Z, and if NO, it is determined in step 30 whether the light from the light emitting element fl-20 is blocked or whether a hand is inserted, and when the light is inserted, the load A-Z is temporarily stopped. Stop. If NO in step 30, the process advances to step 33. When it is time to stop the load Z in step 29, the process proceeds to step 32 and the load Z is stopped.

Next, the process advances to step 33 to determine whether the sale has ended, and if the sale has ended, the process returns to step 1.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, when the outlet door is opened, the opening is detected and the vending operation is immediately stopped, and the insertion of a hand is detected and the vending operation is immediately stopped, so there is no need for an outlet shutter and safety is achieved. This eliminates the need to open and close the take-out shutter, reducing sales time compared to the past.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram corresponding to the claims of the first invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram corresponding to the claims of the second invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the program of the first invention; FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the structure of an embodiment of the movement control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine of the first invention;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the program of the second invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional cup-type beverage vending machine. 1...Product selection push button, 2...Cup delivery mechanism, 3.
...Cup, 4.Raw material delivery mechanism, 5.--Takeout port,
6... Moving pen stage, 7... Outlet shutter, 8... Outlet shutter opening/closing control device, 11... Pend stage transport mechanism, 12... CPU, 13...
ROM, 14...RAM, 15.16...I10 element, 17...Door, Figure 7

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) A cup is sent from a cup supply device to a moving stage, and raw materials are supplied to the cup while it is being moved on this moving stage,
Next, in a cup-type beverage vending machine that supplies and mixes diluting hot water and water or syrup to deliver a cup beverage, each vending operation-related machine, such as a moving stage, cup delivery mechanism, raw material delivery motor, hot water valve, and cold water valve, a sales control means that outputs an operation stop signal to the load, temporarily stops the sales operation when a temporary stop signal is input, and continues the sales operation after the stop signal disappears; and the sales control means load operation means for stopping the operation of each of the loads in response to an output signal from the cup outlet door; and an outlet door opening/closing detection means for detecting opening/closing of the cup outlet door and outputting a detection signal to the sales control means. A movement control device for a cup-type beverage vending machine featuring: 2) The cup is sent from the cup supply device to the moving stage, and the raw material is supplied to the cup while it is being moved on this moving stage,
Next, in a cup-type beverage vending machine that supplies and mixes diluting hot water and water or syrup to deliver a cup beverage, each vending operation-related machine, such as a moving stage, cup delivery mechanism, raw material delivery motor, hot water valve, and cold water valve, a sales control means that outputs an operation stop signal to the load, temporarily stops the sales operation when a temporary stop signal is input, and continues the sales operation after the stop signal disappears; and the sales control means A cup-type beverage comprising: load operation means for stopping the operation of each load in response to an output signal from the cup-type beverage, and insertion detection means for detecting that a user has inserted a hand from the cup outlet. Movement control device for vending machines.