EP0696373B1 - Automatic product vending machine comprising a coin meter - Google Patents
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- the subject of the present invention is a automatic product distributor, including a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin money, tokens or the like and means of distribution of products. It will find its application in all sectors of economic activity in who use such product distributors various such as confectionery, cigarettes, beverages or the like that are intended to be placed in public places such as halls of station, airport, hotel, street, etc.
- Such distributors present a casing inside which are placed products to distribute and which are accessible through a drawer after introduction, inside a coin mechanism, a sum of money in coins corresponding to the purchase price of said product that one wishes to obtain.
- document DE-A-2,744,945 describes a device for testing and checking coins introduced into a coin mechanism. It should however be noted that this document only deals with the circulation of coins, and in no case does its structure allow the ejection of parasitic elements such as pieces of crumpled paper, folded cardboard, etc ... other than money or the like.
- the originality of this document lies in the device for selecting items such as parts money, tokens or the like, behind the orifice of the change machine. Indeed, after introduction into the device, the element comes out through the coin slot through which it has been introduced, if it is not suitable, or on the contrary, if appropriate, the device opens a hatch so that the element continues on its way.
- the device described in this document can give satisfaction for the evacuation planar parasitic elements such as counterfeit coins paper, cardboard or synthetic material, it becomes inoperative when said parasitic elements are elements uniforms, for example pieces of crumpled paper, pieces of folded cardboard, or the like, which have been compressed during their introduction and which will expand to the interior.
- this control device avoid obstruction by stolen or glued parts an adhesive tape and in this regard it is proposed a logic to check the time it takes for the part to pass between two points and to let it escape from the canal traffic if applicable.
- the device which is described in this document does not concern and does not suggest the structure of the system of the present invention avoiding the jamming of the machine by the malicious introduction of pieces of crumpled paper, pieces of folded cardboard or the like.
- the object of the present invention is to remedy to the disadvantages of distributors currently known in providing a distributor which allows the cleaning of the coin mechanism, and to ensure the removal of foreign bodies from inside the coin mechanism without requiring intervention qualified personnel and therefore the shutdown from the distributor.
- One of the aims of the present invention is to propose a distributor in accordance with the invention which is of a simple design and which can equip any type of existing distributor, which increases their capacities of use.
- An advantage of the means equipping a distributor according to the invention is that they can be set operating manually or through electronic delay means, which facilitates its Implementation.
- Another object of the present invention is to propose a dispensing device which also allows to limit the introduction of foreign bodies inside coin operated.
- Another object of the present invention is to propose a dispensing device which can be manufactured in series from standard elements which reduces their manufacturing price.
- the automatic products including a coin mechanism for the introduction of minus a coin A, token or the like, and means of product distribution, so cue means evacuation of parasitic elements B and provided with means of verifying proper functioning, requesting means for controlling the evacuation means, is characterized by the fact that the means of evacuation are formed by a chute having a body made at least one part comprising two parts, at least of which one is articulated, the control means acting on said flap articulated by means of a set of rods capable of allowing wide opening of the chute, of the order of 40 to 80 °, to allow the evacuation of any parasitic element B other than currency, tokens or the like.
- the distributor comprises, upstream of the evacuation means, means for selecting said parasitic elements.
- the subject of the present invention is a automatic product distributor, including a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin money, tokens or the like and means of distribution of products.
- the vending machines of products consist of a housing inside which are placed the products that we want to distribute and that are accessible, for example, through minus one drawer whose operation can be controlled after the introduction inside a coin mechanism of a certain amount of money in coins or tokens corresponding to the price of the product that one wishes to acquire.
- the automatic distributor of products includes a coin mechanism 1 which has a zone introduction 2 of at least one coin A communicating with a chute 3 as well as means of distribution and release of said products of a type classic and known to those skilled in the art.
- the device to authorize cleaning of the device in the event of the introduction of foreign bodies B, such as pieces of paper, cardboard, capsules or others, it includes means 4 for evacuating all parasitic elements B, other than money, tokens or the like, provided with means for verifying the smooth operation requesting control means 6 said evacuation means 4.
- a chute 3 which, according to the invention notably presents a body 7, in the form substantially of V, consisting of three parts, namely an upper part 8, a middle part 9 and a part 10 lower.
- the upper part 8 includes an orifice which leads to a horizontal slot in the area introduction 2 of at least one coin A.
- the middle part 9, is in the form of two parts 11 and 12, one of which 11 is articulated around a hinge articulation 13, possibly assisted by a spring in pin or other to improve the closure of the chute.
- the lower part 10 opens opposite a part of an entry slot 50 of the coin mechanism 52 proper but also on the other hand of a storage area 51 and / or evacuation of said parasitic elements B.
- the body 7 of the chute no longer has an orifice intended further for its gripping and that constituted, in the devices currently known, zones suitable for allowing the retention and the maintenance of these foreign bodies, and whose the accumulation generated the shutdown of the vending machines currently in use and which required the intervention of a specialist to ensure putting them in working order.
- control means they are in particular constituted by an electromagnet 6 fixed on a support spacer 14, by means of screws 15, on one of the walls of the vending machine housing for example.
- This electromagnet 6 is integral with one ends 16a, of a rod 16 capable of being mounted sliding in vertical translation, the other of which end 16b opens into an orifice 17, formed in a spacer 18 integral with the spacer 14, being subject to one end 19a of a first connecting rod 19, the other end of which 19b is subject to one of the ends 20a of a second link 20, of which the other end 20b is subject to its other end on the articulated flap 11 of the chute.
- a spring 21 having a appropriate coefficient of elasticity is provided on the rod 16.
- Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the operation cleaning means of the present invention in a variant.
- Figure 6 shows the normal operation in which part A slides from input 2 of device 1 to input 5a of the coin mechanism 52 well said.
- the evacuation is shown of a piece of paper B causing the paper to jam chute 8, 9, 10 and making circulation impossible normal of a coin.
- the wide opening permitted, of the order of 40 to 80 °, allows good efficiency of the cleaning system; moreover, the shock caused when the chute is closed, when repeated requests allows you to detach possible objects blocked.
- the upper part 8 of the body 7 is subject to the vicinity of coin insertion zone 2 A, on a part secured to the front face of the casing distributor and, the lower part 10 of the body 7 is meanwhile secured by rods integral with the rear face of said casing.
- the articulated flap 11 of the chute has a guide groove 22 extending the along one of its edges to allow and ensure a optimal movement of part A when the chute is in the closed position.
- the body 7 of the chute 3 has a suitable shape and, preferably, its dimensions will be adjusted according to the needs to allow better operation of cleaning.
- a tongue 23 making projection perpendicular to flap 11 of chute 3 may be provided, substantially in the vicinity of its end, in order to cooperate with a cut 24 of shape complementary opposite in section 12.
- a part support 25 on which is placed a magnet 26 intended to cooperate with a metal part 27 subject to the free end of the flap 12.
- magnet 26 we catch up on the game likely to be created at the level of the rods 19 and 20 during their movements, so as to ensure placement in a desired position of the two flaps 11 and 12 of the chute 3.
- the part 27 also makes it possible to avoid an unwanted fall A coins, likely to affect the good operation of the coin mechanism.
- the device of this invention can, upstream of the evacuation means 4, include means for selecting parasitic elements and foreign bodies B.
- these selection means may consist of at least one electromagnet 28, connected to at least two sensors 29, 30 magnetic capable of detecting the introduction of at least one coin A and which cooperate with a valve 32, mounted mobile, capable of selectively closing a slot of introduction of a coin A.
- a riveted plate 31 is provided for recapping the different cuts resulting from the removal of the counter and, preferably, this plate 31 will have a orifice intended to allow the installation of a sight glass light connected to the coin mechanism to indicate to user the proper functioning of it.
- buttons 33 can be consisting of at least one button 33 disposed on the face front of the housing and suitable for being actuated manually for trigger the operation of the electromagnet 6-28. he note that such a button can be replaced by a contact actuated by the workpiece return device the device
- This circuit is supplied by a 220 V-24 V transformer located in the lower part of the distributor housing.
- This circuit includes a bridge diode 35 to ensure voltage rectification intended in particular to power the electromagnets 6, 28.
- the sensor 29 is supplied with a voltage of 24 V, at the output of the diode bridge 35 and it is connected to the sensor 30 which controls a relay R1 36 with three contacts inverters. Two of these contacts are intended to allow the activation of the electromagnet 28 and the third is used for locking the locking device automatic or manual cleaning.
- an inverter can be provided. auto-manual which selects the type of operation i.e. automatic settling by timed action periodic or manual cleaning by pressing the button 33.
- the two magnetic sensors 29 and 30 are put in action when they are both called upon by a coin A, a token or the like which has a dimensions corresponding to the difference "d" between these two sensors.
- a coin A a token or the like which has a dimensions corresponding to the difference "d" between these two sensors.
- the difference d between the two sensors 29-30 is variable as needed and we could also plan to use other types of sensors depending applications.
- a diode 37 is arranged in series and a diode 38 is connected in parallel to avoid the self-cut effect.
- diodes 39 and 40 are also provided to protect the electromagnet 6. Relays RT 1 , RT 2 , T ′ 1 are available to allow the activation of means for checking the proper functioning constituting a triggering delay according to a determined cycle, the commissioning of the electromagnets 28 and 6 respectively controlling the movement of the valve 32 and of the rod 16.
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La présente invention a pour objet un distributeur automatique de produits, comprenant un monnayeur pour l'introduction d'au moins une pièce de monnaie, de jetons ou analogues et des moyens de distribution des produits. Elle trouvera son application dans tous les secteurs de l'activité économique dans lesquels l'on a recours à de tels distributeurs de produits divers tels que des articles de confiserie, des cigarettes, de boissons ou autres et qui sont destinés à être placés dans des lieux publics tels que par exemple des halls de gare, d'aéroport, d'hôtel, dans la rue, etc.The subject of the present invention is a automatic product distributor, including a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin money, tokens or the like and means of distribution of products. It will find its application in all sectors of economic activity in who use such product distributors various such as confectionery, cigarettes, beverages or the like that are intended to be placed in public places such as halls of station, airport, hotel, street, etc.
Actuellement, de tels distributeurs présentent un carter à l'intérieur duquel sont disposés des produits à distribuer et qui sont accessibles par l'intermédiaire d'un tiroir après l'introduction, à l'intérieur d'un monnayeur, d'une somme d'argent en pièces de monnaie correspondant au prix d'achat dudit produit que l'on désire obtenir.Currently, such distributors present a casing inside which are placed products to distribute and which are accessible through a drawer after introduction, inside a coin mechanism, a sum of money in coins corresponding to the purchase price of said product that one wishes to obtain.
Il est connu d'équiper de tels distributeurs de monnayeurs qui permettent l'évacuation, en cas d'obstruction intérieure, des pièces de monnaie ou encore l'évacuation de celles-ci lorsqu'elles sont repérées non conformes.It is known to equip such dispensers with coin acceptors which allow evacuation, in case of interior obstruction, coins or the evacuation of these when they are identified not conform.
Par exemple, le document DE-A-2.744.945 décrit un dispositif de test et de contrôle des pièces de monnaie introduites dans un monnayeur. Il est toutefois à noter que ce document s'attache uniquement à la circulation des pièces de monnaie, et en aucun cas sa structure ne permet l'éjection d'éléments parasitaires tels que morceaux de papier chiffonné, carton plié, etc... autres que la monnaie ou analogue.For example, document DE-A-2,744,945 describes a device for testing and checking coins introduced into a coin mechanism. It should however be noted that this document only deals with the circulation of coins, and in no case does its structure allow the ejection of parasitic elements such as pieces of crumpled paper, folded cardboard, etc ... other than money or the like.
En pratique, bien que d'un emploi aisé, de tels distributeurs présentent l'inconvénient de pouvoir être mis hors de fonctionnement par l'introduction de corps étrangers, tels que des morceaux de papier, de carton, de capsules, d'éléments métalliques, ou autres, à l'intérieur du monnayeur.In practice, although easy to use, such distributors have the disadvantage of being able to be put out of operation by the introduction of bodies strangers, such as pieces of paper, cardboard, capsules, metallic elements, or the like, inside coin operated.
Dans ces conditions, il est nécessaire, pour assurer la remise en état de fonctionnement du distributeur, de faire appel à un spécialiste qui doit intervenir dans le mécanisme du monnayeur pour ôter de celui-ci ces corps étrangers.In these conditions, it is necessary, for ensure the operational restoration of the distributor, to call on a specialist who must intervene in the coin mechanism to remove this one these foreign bodies.
Dans l'attente de l'intervention de ce spécialiste, le distributeur se trouve dans un état dans lequel il ne permet plus la distribution des produits ce qui, on le conçoit, est une gêne préjudiciable aux utilisateurs.Pending the intervention of this specialist, the distributor is in a state in which it no longer allows the distribution of products what which, it is understood, is a detriment detrimental to users.
Par ailleurs, le déplacement d'un spécialiste pour la remise en état de fonctionnement de ces distributeurs est coûteux, ce qui accroít le coût d'utilisation de tels appareils.In addition, the movement of a specialist to restore the working condition of these dispensers are expensive, which increases the cost use of such devices.
On connaít du document DE-A-3.806.576 un distributeur de produits comprenant un monnayeur pour l'introduction d'au moins une pièce de monnaie, jeton ou analogue, des moyens d'évacuation essentiellement de ladite pièce de monnaie, jeton ou analogue, s'il ne s'agit pas de l'élément attendu, pourvus de moyens de vérification du bon fonctionnement, sollicitant des moyens de commande desdits moyens d'évacuation.We know from document DE-A-3,806,576 a product distributor including a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin, token or analogous, means for essentially evacuating said coin, token or the like, if not the expected element, provided with means of verifying the correct operation, requesting control means of said means of evacuation.
L'originalité de ce document réside dans le dispositif de sélection des éléments tels que pièces de monnaie, jetons ou analogues, derrière l'orifice du monnayeur. En effet, après introduction dans l'appareil, l'élément ressort par la fente du monnayeur par laquelle il a été introduit, s'il ne convient pas, ou au contraire, s'il convient, le dispositif ouvre une trappe pour que l'élément continue son chemin.The originality of this document lies in the device for selecting items such as parts money, tokens or the like, behind the orifice of the change machine. Indeed, after introduction into the device, the element comes out through the coin slot through which it has been introduced, if it is not suitable, or on the contrary, if appropriate, the device opens a hatch so that the element continues on its way.
Il est à noter que si le dispositif décrit dans ce document peut donner satisfaction pour l'évacuation d'éléments parasitaires plans tels que de fausses pièces en papier, carton ou matière synthétique, il devient inopérant lorsque lesdits éléments parasitaires sont des éléments diformes, par exemple des morceaux de papier chiffonné, des morceaux de carton plié, ou autres, qui ont été comprimés pendant leur introduction et qui vont s'expanser à l'intérieur.It should be noted that if the device described in this document can give satisfaction for the evacuation planar parasitic elements such as counterfeit coins paper, cardboard or synthetic material, it becomes inoperative when said parasitic elements are elements uniforms, for example pieces of crumpled paper, pieces of folded cardboard, or the like, which have been compressed during their introduction and which will expand to the interior.
On connaít également du document FR-A-2.406.263 une machine distributrice d'objets ou de services présentant un monnayeur pour l'introduction d'au moins une pièce de monnaie, jeton ou analogue, et équipé d'un système de contrôle de paiement.We also know from document FR-A-2.406.263 a machine for dispensing objects or services having a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin, token or the like, and equipped with a system payment control.
Le but de ce dispositif de contrôle est d'éviter l'obstruction par des pièces volées ou encollées d'un ruban adhésif et à cet égard il est proposé une logique pour vérifier le temps que met la pièce pour passer entre deux points et pour la laisser échapper du canal de circulation le cas échéant. The purpose of this control device is avoid obstruction by stolen or glued parts an adhesive tape and in this regard it is proposed a logic to check the time it takes for the part to pass between two points and to let it escape from the canal traffic if applicable.
Cependant, le dispositif qui est décrit dans ce document ne concerne pas et ne suggère pas la structure du système de la présente invention évitant le bourrage de la machine par l'introduction malveillante de morceaux de papier chiffonné, de morceaux de carton plié ou autres.However, the device which is described in this document does not concern and does not suggest the structure of the system of the present invention avoiding the jamming of the machine by the malicious introduction of pieces of crumpled paper, pieces of folded cardboard or the like.
La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients des distributeurs actuellement connus en fournissant un distributeur qui permette le débourrage du monnayeur, et d'assurer le retrait de corps étrangers à l'intérieur du monnayeur sans nécessiter l'intervention d'un personnel qualifié et donc l'arrêt de fonctionnement du distributeur.The object of the present invention is to remedy to the disadvantages of distributors currently known in providing a distributor which allows the cleaning of the coin mechanism, and to ensure the removal of foreign bodies from inside the coin mechanism without requiring intervention qualified personnel and therefore the shutdown from the distributor.
Un des buts de la présente invention est de proposer un distributeur conforme à l'invention qui soit d'une conception simple et qui puisse équiper tout type de distributeur existant, ce qui en accroít leurs capacités d'utilisation.One of the aims of the present invention is to propose a distributor in accordance with the invention which is of a simple design and which can equip any type of existing distributor, which increases their capacities of use.
Un avantage des moyens équipant un distributeur conforme à l'invention est qu'ils peuvent être mis en fonctionnement manuellement ou par l'intermédiaire de moyens électroniques de temporisation, ce qui facilite sa mise en oeuvre.An advantage of the means equipping a distributor according to the invention is that they can be set operating manually or through electronic delay means, which facilitates its Implementation.
Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif distributeur qui permette en outre de limiter l'introduction de corps étrangers à l'intérieur du monnayeur.Another object of the present invention is to propose a dispensing device which also allows to limit the introduction of foreign bodies inside coin operated.
Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif distributeur qui puisse être fabriqué en série à partir d'éléments standards ce qui en réduit leur prix de fabrication.Another object of the present invention is to propose a dispensing device which can be manufactured in series from standard elements which reduces their manufacturing price.
D'autres buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaítront au cours de la description qui va suivre.Other purposes and advantages of this invention will appear during the description which goes to follow.
A cette fin, le dispositif automatique de produits, comprenant un monnayeur pour l'introduction d'au moins une pièce de monnaie A, de jeton ou analogue, et des moyens de distribution des produits, ainsi cue des moyens d'évacuation d'éléments parasitaire B et pourvus, de moyens de vérification du bon fonctionnement, sollicitant des moyens de commande des moyens d'évacuation, est caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'évacuation sont constitués par une goulotte présentant un corps constitué d'au moins une partie comportant deux volets dont au moins l'un est articulé, les moyens de commande agissant sur ledit volet articulé par l'intermédiaire d'un ensemble de biellettes aptes à autoriser une large ouverture de la goulotte, de l'ordre de 40 à 80°, afin de permettre l'évacuation de tout élément parasitaire B autre que de la monnaie, des jetons ou analogue. To this end, the automatic products, including a coin mechanism for the introduction of minus a coin A, token or the like, and means of product distribution, so cue means evacuation of parasitic elements B and provided with means of verifying proper functioning, requesting means for controlling the evacuation means, is characterized by the fact that the means of evacuation are formed by a chute having a body made at least one part comprising two parts, at least of which one is articulated, the control means acting on said flap articulated by means of a set of rods capable of allowing wide opening of the chute, of the order of 40 to 80 °, to allow the evacuation of any parasitic element B other than currency, tokens or the like.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le distributeur comporte, en amont des moyens d'évacuation, des moyens de sélection desdits éléments parasitaires.According to another characteristic of the invention, the distributor comprises, upstream of the evacuation means, means for selecting said parasitic elements.
L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description suivante accompagnée des dessins en annexe parmi lesquels :
- la figure 1 est une vue schématique de profil qui illustre un distributeur automatique de produits conforme à l'invention équipé de moyens de débourrage comportant une goulotte dans une position fermée,
- la figure 2 est une vue schématique similaire à la figure 1, qui illustre le distributeur de produits équipé de moyens de débourrage comportant une goulotte dans une position ouverte,
- les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues de dessus schématiques qui illustrent les moyens de sélection du monnayeur équipant un distributeur conforme à l'invention,
- la figure 5 illustre un exemple de schéma de montage du circuit électrique mis en oeuvre pour le fonctionnement du dispositif conforme à l'invention,
- la figure 6 montre une autre variante du dispositif de la présente invention dans une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1,
- la figure 7 montre le dispositif de la figure 7 avec ladite goulotte ouverte pour le débourrage,
- la figure 8 montre une vue partielle de gauche de la goulotte illustrée aux figures 6 et 7.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic profile view which illustrates an automatic product dispenser in accordance with the invention equipped with cleaning means comprising a chute in a closed position,
- FIG. 2 is a schematic view similar to FIG. 1, which illustrates the product dispenser equipped with cleaning means comprising a chute in an open position,
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic top views which illustrate the means for selecting the coin mechanism fitted to a dispenser according to the invention,
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an assembly diagram of the electrical circuit used for the operation of the device according to the invention,
- FIG. 6 shows another variant of the device of the present invention in a view similar to that of FIG. 1,
- FIG. 7 shows the device in FIG. 7 with said chute open for cleaning,
- FIG. 8 shows a partial view from the left of the chute illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7.
La présente invention a pour objet un distributeur automatique de produits, comprenant un monnayeur pour l'introduction d'au moins une pièce de monnaie, de jetons ou analogues et des moyens de distribution des produits.The subject of the present invention is a automatic product distributor, including a coin mechanism for the introduction of at least one coin money, tokens or the like and means of distribution of products.
Elle trouvera son application dans tous les secteurs de l'activité économique dans lesquels on a recours à de tels distributeurs pour distribuer des produits divers tels que des cigarettes, des articles de confiserie, des boissons ou autres et notamment, dans les halls de lieux publics tels que les gares, les aéroports, les halls d'hôtels ou dans la rue.It will find its application in all sectors of economic activity in which we have use of such distributors to distribute various products such as cigarettes, confectionery, drinks or other and especially in halls of public places such as stations, airports, hotel lobbies or on the street.
Actuellement, les distributeurs automatiques de produits sont constitués par un carter à l'intérieur duquel sont placés les produits que l'on désire distribuer et qui sont accessibles, par exemple, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un tiroir dont le fonctionnement peut être commandé après l'introduction à l'intérieur d'un monnayeur d'une certaine somme d'argent en pièces de monnaie ou en jetons correspondant au prix du produit que l'on désire acquérir.Currently, the vending machines of products consist of a housing inside which are placed the products that we want to distribute and that are accessible, for example, through minus one drawer whose operation can be controlled after the introduction inside a coin mechanism of a certain amount of money in coins or tokens corresponding to the price of the product that one wishes to acquire.
Selon l'invention, le distributeur automatique
de produits comprend un monnayeur 1 qui présente une zone
d'introduction 2 d'au moins une pièce de monnaie A
communiquant avec une goulotte 3 ainsi que des moyens de
distribution et de libération desdits produits d'un type
classique et connu de l'homme de l'art.According to the invention, the automatic distributor
of products includes a coin mechanism 1 which has a
Selon l'invention, pour autoriser le débourrage du dispositif en cas d'introduction de corps étrangers B, tels que morceaux de papier, de carton, de capsules ou autres, il comprend des moyens 4 d'évacuation de tous éléments parasitaires B, autres que de la monnaie, des jetons ou analogues, pourvus de moyens de vérification du bon fonctionnement sollicitant des moyens de commande 6 desdits moyens d'évacuation 4.According to the invention, to authorize cleaning of the device in the event of the introduction of foreign bodies B, such as pieces of paper, cardboard, capsules or others, it includes means 4 for evacuating all parasitic elements B, other than money, tokens or the like, provided with means for verifying the smooth operation requesting control means 6 said evacuation means 4.
En ce qui concerne les moyens 4 d'évacuation,
ils sont constitués par une goulotte 3 qui, selon
l'invention, présente notamment un corps 7, en forme
sensiblement de V, constitué par trois parties, à savoir
une partie 8 supérieure, une partie 9 médiane et une partie
10 inférieure.As regards the means 4 of evacuation,
they are constituted by a
La partie supérieure 8 comprend un orifice qui
débouche en regard d'une fente horizontale de la zone
d'introduction 2 d'au moins une pièce de monnaie A. La
partie médiane 9, se présente sous la forme de deux volets
11 et 12 dont l'un 11 est articulé autour d'une charnière
d'articulation 13, assistée éventuellement d'un ressort en
épingle ou autre pour améliorer la fermeture de la
goulotte. La partie inférieure 10 débouche en regard d'une
part d'une fente 50 d'entrée du monnayeur 52 proprement dit
mais également d'autre part d'une zone 51 de stockage et/ou
d'évacuation desdits éléments parasitaires B.The
Il est à noter la disposition avantageuse des
deux dits volets 11, 12 qui peuvent s'écarter l'un de
l'autre selon le plan de la pièce, celle-ci glissant
toujours à plat, sensiblement horizontalement, dans la
goulotte 3. L'axe de la charnière d'articulation 13 est
quant à lui transversal à la goulotte et au sens de
glissement de la pièce dans la goulotte, tel que plus
particulièrement illustré à la figure 8.Note the advantageous arrangement of
two so-called
Afin d'éviter la retenue et le bourrage des éléments parasitaires et corps étrangers, tels que notamment des morceaux de carton et de papier, susceptibles d'être introduits dans le monnayeur, le corps 7 de la goulotte ne présente plus d'orifice destiné en outre à sa préhension et qui constituait, dans les dispositifs actuellement connus, des zones aptes à permettre la retenue et le maintien de ces corps étrangers, et dont l'accumulation générait l'arrêt de fonctionnement des distributeurs automatiques actuellement utilisés et qui nécessitaient l'intervention d'un spécialiste pour assurer leur mise en état de fonctionnement.In order to avoid containment and jamming of parasitic elements and foreign bodies, such as especially pieces of cardboard and paper, likely to be introduced into the coin mechanism, the body 7 of the chute no longer has an orifice intended further for its gripping and that constituted, in the devices currently known, zones suitable for allowing the retention and the maintenance of these foreign bodies, and whose the accumulation generated the shutdown of the vending machines currently in use and which required the intervention of a specialist to ensure putting them in working order.
En ce qui concerne les moyens de commande, ils
sont notamment constitués par un éléctro-aimant 6 fixé sur
une entretoise support 14, par l'intermédiaire de vis 15,
sur l'une des parois du carter du distributeur automatique
par exemple.Regarding the control means, they
are in particular constituted by an electromagnet 6 fixed on
a
Cet électro-aimant 6 est solidaire, de l'une
des extrémités 16a, d'une tige 16 apte à être montée
coulissante en translation verticale, dont l'autre
extrémité 16b débouche dans un orifice 17, ménagé dans une
entretoise 18 solidaire de l'entretoise 14, en étant
assujettie à l'une des extrémités 19a d'une première
biellette 19, dont l'autre extrémité 19b est assujettie à
l'une des extrémités 20a d'une seconde biellette 20, dont
l'autre extrémité 20b est assujettie à son autre extrémité
sur le volet articulé 11 de la goulotte.This electromagnet 6 is integral with one
Ainsi, en fonction de la position de la tige
16, l'on obtient un déplacement des biellettes 19 et 20
générant une mise en mouvement du volet 11 de la goulotte 3
entre une position fermée, telle que celle qui est plus
particulièrement illustrée à la figure 1, et, une position
ouverte, telle que celle qui est plus particulièrement
illustrée à la figure 2, permettant la libération des
éléments parasitaires et des corps étrangers qu'elle
contient.So depending on the position of the
En outre, pour permettre un déplacement adapté
de la tige 16 entre une position relevée, telle que celle
montrée à la figure 2, et une position descendue, comme
montrée à la figure 1, un ressort 21 présentant un
coefficient d'élasticité approprié est prévu sur la tige
16.In addition, to allow suitable movement
of the
Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent le fonctionnement
des moyens de débourrage de la présente invention dans une
variante de réalisation. La figure 6 montre le
fonctionnement normal dans lequel la pièce A coulisse de
l'entrée 2 du dispositif 1 vers l'entrée 5a du monnayeur 52
proprement dit. A la figure 7, est montrée l'évacuation
d'un morceau de papier B provoquant le bourrage de la
goulotte 8, 9, 10 et rendant impossible la circulation
normale d'une pièce de monnaie. La large ouverture
autorisée, de l'ordre de 40 à 80°, permet une bonne
efficacité du système de débourrage; de plus, le choc
provoqué lors de la fermeture de la goulotte, lors de
demandes répétées permet de décoïncer d'éventuels objets
bloqués.Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the operation
cleaning means of the present invention in a
variant. Figure 6 shows the
normal operation in which part A slides from
En ce qui concerne le maintien de la goulotte
3, la partie supérieure 8 du corps 7 est assujettie, au
voisinage de la zone d'introduction 2 des pièces de monnaie
A, sur une pièce solidaire de la face avant du carter du
distributeur et, la partie inférieure 10 du corps 7 est
quant à elle assujettie par l'intermédiaire de tiges
solidaires de la face arrière dudit carter.Regarding the maintenance of the
Par ailleurs, le volet articulé 11 de la
goulotte présente une rainure de guidage 22 s'étendant le
long de l'un de ses bords afin de permettre et d'assurer un
déplacement optimal de la pièce A lorsque la goulotte est
en position fermée.Furthermore, the articulated
Pour faciliter le retrait des corps étrangers,
le corps 7 de la goulotte 3 présente une forme adaptée et,
de préférence, on ajustera ses dimensions en fonction des
besoins pour permettre une meilleure opération de
débourrage.To facilitate the removal of foreign bodies,
the body 7 of the
Par ailleurs, pour assurer un ajustement des
parties 11-12 de la goulotte, une languette 23 faisant
saillie perpendiculairement au volet 11 de la goulotte 3
peut être prévue, sensiblement au voisinage de son
extrémité, en vue de coopérer avec une découpe 24 de forme
complémentaire ménagée en regard dans le volet 12.Furthermore, to ensure an adjustment of
parts 11-12 of the chute, a
Au voisinage de la partie inférieure 10, à
l'extrémité libre du volet 11, peut être fixée une pièce
support 25 sur laquelle est placé un aimant 26 destiné à
coopérer avec une pièce métallique 27 assujettie à
l'extrémité libre du volet 12. Ainsi, par l'intermédiaire
de l'aimant 26, on rattrape le jeu susceptible de se créer
au niveau des biellettes 19 et 20 au cours de leurs
mouvements, de manière à assurer une mise en place dans une
position désirée des deux volets 11 et 12 de la goulotte 3.
La pièce 27 permet également d'éviter une chute non désirée
des pièces de monnaie A, susceptible de nuire au bon
fonctionnement du monnayeur.In the vicinity of the
Eventuellement, pour limiter l'introduction des éléments parasitaires B, le dispositif de la présente invention peut, en amont des moyens d'évacuation 4, comporter des moyens de sélection des éléments parasitaires et de corps étrangers B.Possibly, to limit the introduction of parasitic elements B, the device of this invention can, upstream of the evacuation means 4, include means for selecting parasitic elements and foreign bodies B.
Comme le montrent les figures 3 et 4, ces
moyens de sélection peuvent être constitués par au moins un
électro-aimant 28, connecté à au moins deux capteurs 29, 30
magnétiques aptes à déceler l'introduction d'au moins une
pièce monnaie A et qui coopèrent avec un clapet 32, monté
mobile, apte à obturer sélectivement une fente
d'introduction d'une pièce de monnaie A. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, these
selection means may consist of at least one
Pour cela, on peut être amené, dans le cas
d'adaptation, de réaliser, une modification de la paroi
avant du carter du distributeur au niveau de la zone 2
d'introduction des pièces de monnaie A en supprimant
notamment les compteurs qui sont actuellement disposés sur
les distributeurs connus et, on effectue une découpe dans
la zone d'introduction 2 des pièces A pour permettre la
mise en place d'une pièce support de l'électro-aimant et
ainsi qu'une découpe délimitant un logement destiné à
permettre la mise en place de support des capteurs 29 et
30.For that, one can be brought, in the case
adaptation, realization, modification of the wall
front of the distributor housing at
Une plaque 31 rivetée est prévue pour reboucher
les différentes découpes résultant de la suppression du
compteur et, de préférence, cette plaque 31 présentera un
orifice destiné à permettre la mise en place d'un voyant
lumineux raccordé au monnayeur afin d'indiquer à
l'utilisateur le bon fonctionnement de celui-ci.A riveted
En ce qui concerne les moyens de vérification
du bon fonctionnement du dispositif, ils peuvent être
constitués par au moins un bouton 33 disposé sur la face
avant du carter et apte à être actionné manuellement pour
déclencher le fonctionnement de l'électro-aimant 6-28. Il
est à noter qu'un tel bouton peut être remplacé par un
contact actionné par le dispositif retour de pièce de
l'appareilRegarding the means of verification
that the device is working properly, they can be
consisting of at least one
Si l'on se réfère plus particulièrement à la figure 5, on voit illustré un schéma du circuit électrique permettant une mise en oeuvre du dispositif, à titre d'exemple non limitatif.If we refer more specifically to the Figure 5, we see illustrated a diagram of the electrical circuit allowing an implementation of the device, as non-limiting example.
L'alimentation de ce circuit est effectuée par
un transformateur 220 V-24 V disposé dans la partie basse
du carter du distributeur. Ce circuit comprend un pont de
diode 35 pour assurer le redressement de la tension
destinée notamment à alimenter les électro-aimants 6, 28.This circuit is supplied by
a 220 V-24 V transformer located in the lower part
of the distributor housing. This circuit includes a
Le capteur 29 est alimenté, sous une tension de
24 V, à la sortie du pont de diode 35 et il est connecté au
capteur 30 qui commande un relais R1 36 à trois contacts
inverseurs. Deux de ces contacts sont destinés à permettre
la mise en fonctionnement de l'électro-aimant 28 et le
troisième est utilisé pour le verrouillage du dispositif de
débourrage automatique ou manuel.The
A ce sujet, il peut être prévu un inverseur
auto-manuel qui sélectionne le type de fonctionnement c'est-à-dire
débourrage automatique par action temporisée
périodique ou débourrage manuel par action sur le bouton
33.In this regard, an inverter can be provided.
auto-manual which selects the type of operation i.e.
automatic settling by timed action
periodic or manual cleaning by pressing the
Les deux capteurs magnétiques 29 et 30 sont mis
en action lorsqu'ils sont tous les deux sollicités par une
pièce de monnaie A, un jeton ou analogue qui présente un
encombrement correspondant à l'écart "d" entre ces deux
capteurs. Ainsi l'introduction de tout élément parasitaire
ne présentant pas cette largeur ne permet pas d'actionner
les deux capteurs et donc protège le monnayeur. Bien
entendu, l'écart d entre les deux capteurs 29-30 est
variable en fonction des besoins et l'on pourrait également
prévoir d'utiliser d'autres types de capteurs en fonction
des applications.The two
Afin de protéger l'électro-aimant 28, une diode
37 est disposée en série et, une diode 38 est connectée en
parallèle pour éviter l'effet de self à la coupure.In order to protect the
De même, des diodes 39 et 40 sont également
prévues pour protéger l'électro-aimant 6. Des relais RT1,
RT2, T'1 sont diposés pour permettre la mise en service de
moyens de vérification du bon fonctionnement constituant
une temporisation déclenchant selon un cycle déterminé la
mise en service des électro-aimants 28 et 6 commandant
respectivement le déplacement du clapet 32 et de la tige
16.Likewise,
Il est à noter qu'un schéma plus simple peut être envisagé dans le cas où le dispositif ne comporte pas de moyens de sélection préalable et où on ne recherche pas un débourrage systématique par temporisation.It should be noted that a simpler scheme can be considered in case the device does not include means of prior selection and where we are not looking systematic cleaning by time delay.
Claims (9)
- Automatic product dispenser, including a coin mechanism (1) for the introduction of at least one coin (A), token or the like, and means for dispensing the products, as well as means (4) for discharging foreign items (B), provided with means (33) for checking for correct operation, biasing means (6) for controlling the discharge means (4), characterised by the fact that the discharge means (4) are constituted by a chute (3) having a body (7) constituted by at least a part (9) comprising two shutters (11, 12), at least one of which (11) is hinged, the control means (6) acting upon the said hinged shutter (11) via an assembly of links (19, 20) capable of permitting wide opening of the chute (3), in the order of 40 to 80°, in order to permit the discharge of any foreign item (B) other than coins, tokens or the like.
- Dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that it includes, upstream of the discharge means (4), means (28 à 31) for selecting the said foreign items.
- Dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the control means (6) are constituted by at least one electromagnet acting upon the said hinged shutter (11).
- Dispenser according to claim 3, characterised in that the said checking means are constituted by at least an automatic timing means triggering, according to a determined cycle, the turning on of the electromagnet (6).
- Dispenser according to claim 3, characterised in that the said checking means are constituted by at least a button (33) capable of being actuated manually to trigger the operation of the electromagnet (6).
- Dispenser according to claim 2, characterised in that the selection means are constituted by at least two magnetic sensors (29, 30) acting upon an electromagnet (28) co-operating with a movably mounted shutter (32) capable of selectively closing a coin insertion slot.
- Dispenser according to claim 3, characterised in that the electromagnet (6) acts upon a rod (16) integral with the links (19, 20) secured to one of the hinged shutters (11) of the chute (3).
- Dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the chute (3) comprises a guide groove (22) extending along an edge of the hinged shutter (11).
- Dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the hinged shutter (11) of the chute (3) comprises a perpendicularly projecting tongue (23) capable of co-operating with a cut-out (24) of matching shape provided in the other shutter (12).
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