EP0968486B1 - Automatic dispenser of fresh cut flowers making bouquets on request - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an automatic flower distributor fresh cut making bouquets on demand.
- Vending machines of all kinds are increasingly widespread. They allow to multiply the points of sale and increase the duration marketing products presented without mobilizing staff whose cost is getting higher and higher.
- Document FR-2.588.107 describes a refrigerated isothermal enclosure, the front panel has two superimposed panes, and intended for distribution automatic, by means of a toll, of cut natural flowers individually or in bouquets.
- the flowers are presented in compartments arranged around the edge of a drum and forming a barrel allowing the visualization of products.
- the extraction of conditioned flowers is made through an automatically retractable gate, a selection command allowing to choose, among the products presented, that longed for.
- the device according to the present invention aims to remedy this state things. It allows you to develop and personalize your own bouquet request, and to adapt the selection to the financial needs of the clientele.
- the device consists of a cabinet 1 similar in appearance to current vending machines confectionery and similar products, preferably made of painted steel or stainless, and of which at least one face has a transparent part 2 leaving see at least one specimen from each series or species of flowers 3 stored at the interior of said cabinet, this same face of the cabinet being equipped with a selection board 4 exterior and provided with a slot 5 for access to a system of payment by coins, tokens, bank cards or other, and this payment system to activate said selection table which can thus control a control mechanism housed in the cabinet.
- the selection table 4 and the control device actuate a feeding mechanism which is configured to extract the selected flowers from the storage structure and storage and to bring them to a packaging unit described in the rest of this presentation.
- a door 6, or a drawer allows to take possession of the bouquet once it is duly constituted and packaged.
- the selection mechanism which at the same time ensures storage time, is made up of a set of 7 rotary tendrils with axes horizontal perpendicular to the front face of cabinet 1, two synchronized tendrils (or more) by species of flowers or series of identical flowers, arranged to release a flower when making a turn, while making advance the following flowers arranged in reserve, so that the one that will be released at the next maneuver, always at the front and visible.
- Tendrils 7 of each pair of tendrils or each set of tendrils are selectively rotated and synchronized, through of any known suitable motor means and the discharge end of these tendrils is free. It is understood that the flowers 3 resting, through their rod in the bottom of two (or more) aligned turns of pairs or sets of tendrils, the rotation of a pair of tendrils in the proper direction, has for consequently a displacement of all the flowers resting on said pair of tendrils, towards the discharge end of the latter.
- the flowers selected and released one by one fall into a receptacle 8 where they are packaged in a bouquet 9 and wrapped in a transparent film 10 delivered by a roller 11, using a mechanism of known type, common in the packaging industry and not described here.
- a small tube 12 containing foam 13 sip of water can be threaded on each of the rods 14 (figure 3). In this case, the latter can be advantageously cut. when packaging in a bouquet 9, so as to eliminate the tubes, for example by means of a cutting device fitted to the packaging unit.
- the distributor according to the invention can be equipped with a water spraying device, for example controlled by a programmer known per se.
- the flowers 3 are stored vertically. In this case, it is possible to provide water tanks in which the end soaks rods 14.
- the storage and flower storage 1 can be equipped with a known refrigeration device in itself.
- Selection and storage can be done using different systems, provided that flowers 3 can be released one by one on request.
- We can for example using inclined rods, drums with cells forming an endless chain, or all systems used in known distributors.
- Flowers can be stored vertically in a chute horizontal, held by a rotary spin 7 or several superimposed tendrils, and guided one by one by a tube which pours them into a chute where they are vibrated then packed.
- the bouquet 9 can be packaged using individual sachets stretchable pleated paper, preferably in the form of cones stackable.
- the fresh cut flowers will be chosen according to the region, the season and local productions. They will be calibrated to a rod length of about 30 centimeters and those whose flower bud will have a diameter exceeding a certain value, for example 10 centimeters will be eliminated.
- the stems will be de-seeded and leafless beforehand.
- the system could be designed to store 5 categories each with 20 flowers and make bouquets of up to 21 flowers.
- the coin mechanism 5 can advantageously be supplemented with a reader for payment cards, and the control panel 4 include a device luminous display and possibly a sound diffusion system information system, voice control system, and / or Braille embossed keys.
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La présente invention a pour objet un distributeur automatique de fleurs fraíches coupées confectionnant des bouquets à la demande.The present invention relates to an automatic flower distributor fresh cut making bouquets on demand.
Il est destiné à être installé dans divers lieux publics tels que halls de gare, aérodromes, hôpitaux, etc., ou à proximité d'une boutique de fleuriste pour permettre une poursuite de la vente en dehors des heures d'ouverture.It is intended to be installed in various public places such as station halls, aerodromes, hospitals, etc., or near a florist shop for allow a continuation of the sale outside the opening hours.
Les distributeurs automatiques en tous genres sont de plus en plus répandus. Ils permettent de multiplier les points de vente et d'augmenter la durée de commercialisation des produits présentés sans mobiliser de personnel dont le coût est de plus en plus élevé.Vending machines of all kinds are increasingly widespread. They allow to multiply the points of sale and increase the duration marketing products presented without mobilizing staff whose cost is getting higher and higher.
Ils donnent la possibilité aux usagers de se procurer à toute heure une gamme de plus en plus grande de produits variés, allant de la confiserie au pain en passant par les cigarettes, les boissons chaudes ou froides ou jouets.They give users the possibility of obtaining at any time a increasingly wide range of varied products, from confectionery to bread including cigarettes, hot or cold drinks or toys.
A notre connaissance, il n'existe pas à ce jour de distributeurs de fleurs fraíches permettant de choisir librement la composition d'un bouquet. Il est pourtant certain que de nombreuses personnes souhaitant acheter des fleurs, en particulier pour les offrir, doivent y renoncer parce que les boutiques sont fermées ou absentes. Il est certain également que la présence d'un distributeur dans un endroit approprié peut inciter des personnes qui ne l'avaient pas prévu à acheter un bouquet.To our knowledge, there are currently no flower distributors fresh allowing to freely choose the composition of a bouquet. It is however certain that many people wishing to buy flowers, in particular to offer them, have to give them up because the shops are closed or absent. It is also certain that the presence of a distributor in a appropriate place may entice people who did not plan to buy it a bouquet.
Le document FR-2.588.107 décrit une enceinte isotherme réfrigérée dont la face avant comporte deux vitres superposées, et destinée à la distribution automatique, à l'aide d'un moyen de péage, de fleurs naturelles coupées conditionnées unitairement ou en bouquets. Les fleurs sont présentées dans des compartiments disposés sur le pourtour d'un tambour et formant un barillet permettant la visualisation des produits. L'extraction des fleurs conditionnées se fait par l'intermédiaire d'un portillon escamotable automatiquement, une commande de sélection permettant de choisir, parmi les produits présentés, celui désiré.Document FR-2.588.107 describes a refrigerated isothermal enclosure, the front panel has two superimposed panes, and intended for distribution automatic, by means of a toll, of cut natural flowers individually or in bouquets. The flowers are presented in compartments arranged around the edge of a drum and forming a barrel allowing the visualization of products. The extraction of conditioned flowers is made through an automatically retractable gate, a selection command allowing to choose, among the products presented, that longed for.
Cet appareil, qui ne semble pas avoir été développé, présente plusieurs inconvénients. En particulier, la disposition des fleurs sur un tambour ne permet de voir en même temps qu'une partie des produits disponibles. Surtout, il est totalement impossible de composer un bouquet selon sa fantaisie et ses moyens.This device, which does not seem to have been developed, presents several disadvantages. In particular, the arrangement of the flowers on a drum does not allow to see at the same time that part of the products available. Above all, it is totally impossible to compose a bouquet according to his imagination and his means.
Le dispositif selon la présente invention a pour objectif de remédier à cet état de choses. Il permet en effet d'élaborer et personnaliser son propre bouquet à la demande, et d'adapter la sélection au besoin financier de la clientèle.The device according to the present invention aims to remedy this state things. It allows you to develop and personalize your own bouquet request, and to adapt the selection to the financial needs of the clientele.
Il est constitué d'un appareil comportant :
- une armoire renfermant une structure de stockage et de conservation pouvant recevoir plusieurs séries ou espèces différentes de fleurs fraíches coupées dont un spécimen au moins est visible de l'extérieur, l'une des faces de cette armoire étant équipée d'un tableau de sélection extérieur et d'une fente d'accès à un dispositif de commande logé dans ladite armoire et actionné par l'introduction d'un jeton ou d'un moyen de paiement, pour permettre l'activation dudit tableau de sélection ;
- un mécanisme d'amenée actionné par ledit tableau de sélection et par ledit dispositif de commande, ce mécanisme étant configuré pour extraire les fleurs choisies de la structure de stockage et de conservation et pour les amener jusqu'à une unité de conditionnement ; et
- une unité de conditionnement du bouquet composé à l'aide desdits moyens de sélection, de commande et d'amenée, aménagée pour réaliser le conditionnement de ce bouquet sous emballages individuels extensibles ou au moyen d'un film transparent en rouleau.
- a cabinet containing a storage and preservation structure which can receive several different series or species of fresh cut flowers of which at least one specimen is visible from the outside, one of the faces of this cabinet being equipped with an external selection table and an access slot to a control device housed in said cabinet and actuated by the introduction of a token or a means of payment, to allow activation of said selection table;
- a feeding mechanism actuated by said selection table and by said control device, this mechanism being configured to extract the selected flowers from the storage and preservation structure and to bring them to a packaging unit; and
- a unit for packaging the bouquet made up using said selection, control and supply means, arranged to carry out the packaging of this bouquet in individual expandable packages or by means of a transparent film in a roll.
Sur les dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif d'une des
formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention :
Suivant l'exemple illustré (figures 1 et 2), le dispositif est constitué d'une
armoire 1 d'aspect semblable à celui des distributeurs automatiques courants de
confiserie et produits similaires, de préférence réalisé en acier peint ou
inoxydable, et dont au moins une face comporte une partie transparente 2 laissant
voir au moins un spécimen de chaque série ou espèce de fleurs 3 stockées à
l'intérieur de ladite armoire, cette même face de l'armoire étant équipée d'un
tableau de sélection 4 extérieur et pourvue d'une fente 5 d'accès à un système
de paiement par pièces de monnaie, jetons, cartes bancaires ou autre, et ce
système de paiement permettant d'activer ledit tableau de sélection qui peut ainsi
piloter un mécanisme de commande logé dans l'armoire. Le tableau de sélection
4 et le dispositif de commande actionnent un mécanisme d'amenée qui est
configuré pour extraire les fleurs choisies de la structure de stockage et de
conservation et pour les amener jusqu'à une unité de conditionnement décrite
dans la suite du présent exposé. Un portillon 6, ou un tiroir, permet de prendre
possession du bouquet une fois celui-ci dûment constitué et emballé.According to the example illustrated (Figures 1 and 2), the device consists of a
cabinet 1 similar in appearance to current vending machines
confectionery and similar products, preferably made of painted steel or
stainless, and of which at least one face has a transparent part 2 leaving
see at least one specimen from each series or species of
Dans l'exemple illustré, le mécanisme de sélection, qui assure en même temps le stockage, est formé d'un ensemble de vrilles 7 rotatives à axes horizontaux perpendiculaires à la face avant de l'armoire 1, à raison de deux vrilles synchronisées (ou plus) par espèce de fleurs ou série de fleurs identiques, agencées pour libérer une fleur lorsqu'elles effectuent un tour, tout en faisant avancer les fleurs suivantes disposées en réserve, de manière à ce que celle qui sera libérée à la prochaine manoeuvre soit toujours située à l'avant et visible.In the example illustrated, the selection mechanism, which at the same time ensures storage time, is made up of a set of 7 rotary tendrils with axes horizontal perpendicular to the front face of cabinet 1, two synchronized tendrils (or more) by species of flowers or series of identical flowers, arranged to release a flower when making a turn, while making advance the following flowers arranged in reserve, so that the one that will be released at the next maneuver, always at the front and visible.
Les vrilles 7 de chaque paire de vrilles ou de chaque ensemble de vrilles
sont entraínées en rotation sélectivement et en synchronisme, par l'intermédiaire
de tous moyens moteurs adéquats connus et l'extrémité de déchargement de ces
vrilles est libre. On comprend que les fleurs 3 reposant, par l'intermédiaire de leur
tige dans le fond de deux (ou plus) spires alignées des paires ou ensembles de
vrilles, la mise en rotation d'une paire de vrilles dans le sens convenable, a pour
conséquence un déplacement de toute sles fleurs reposant sur ladite paire de
vrilles, en direction de l'extrémité de déchargement de cette dernière.
Les fleurs sélectionnées et libérées une à une tombent dans un réceptacle 8
où elles sont conditionnées en bouquet 9 et emballées dans un film transparent
10 débité par un rouleau 11, grâce à un mécanisme de type connu, courant dans
l'industrie du conditionnement et non décrit ici.The flowers selected and released one by one fall into a
Dès que l'emballage est terminé, l'ouverture du portillon 6, normalement
condamné, est libérée.As soon as the packaging is finished, opening the
Pour assurer la conservation des fleurs 3 durant le stockage, un petit tube 12
contenant de la mousse 13 gorgée d'eau peut être enfilé sur chacune des tiges 14
(figure 3). Dans ce cas, ces dernières pourront être avantageusement coupées
lors du conditionnement en bouquet 9, de façon à éliminer les tubes, par exemple
au moyen d'un dispositif de coupe équipant l'unité de conditionnement.To ensure the conservation of
La conservation peut également être assurée par une pulvérisation d'eau, éventuellement périodique. Pour remplir cette fonction le distributeur selon l'invention peut être équipé d'un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau, par exemple commandé par un programmateur connu en soi.Conservation can also be ensured by spraying water, possibly periodic. To fulfill this function the distributor according to the invention can be equipped with a water spraying device, for example controlled by a programmer known per se.
Suivant une variante d'exécution, les fleurs 3 sont stockées verticalement.
On peut dans ce cas prévoir des bacs à eau dans lesquels trempent l'extrémité
des tiges 14.According to an alternative embodiment, the
Si l'ambiance climatique le nécessite, la structure de stockage et de conservation des fleurs 1 peut être équipée d'une dispositif de réfrigération connu en soi. If the climatic environment requires it, the storage and flower storage 1 can be equipped with a known refrigeration device in itself.
La sélection et le stockage peuvent s'effectuer suivant différents systèmes,
pourvu que les fleurs 3 puissent être libérées une à une à la demande. On peut
par exemple utiliser des tringles inclinées, des tambours à alvéoles constituant
une chaíne sans fin, ou tous systèmes utilisés dans les distributeurs connus.Selection and storage can be done using different systems,
provided that
Les fleurs peuvent être stockées verticalement dans une goulotte
horizontale, maintenues par une vrille rotative 7 ou plusieurs vrilles superposées,
et guidées une à une par un tube qui les déverse dans une goulotte où elles sont
vibrées puis emballées.Flowers can be stored vertically in a chute
horizontal, held by a
En particulier lorsque les fleurs sont stockées en position verticale,
l'emballage du bouquet 9 peut être réalisé au moyen de sachets individuels
extensibles en papier plissé, se présentant de préférence sous la forme de cônes
empilables.Particularly when the flowers are stored in an upright position,
the
Les fleurs fraíches coupées seront choisies en fonction de la région, de la saison et des productions locales. Elles seront calibrées à une longueur de tige de l'ordre de 30 centimètres et celles dont le bouton floral aura un diamètre dépassant une certaine valeur, par exemple 10 centimètres seront éliminées. Les tiges seront au préalable désépinées et effeuillées.The fresh cut flowers will be chosen according to the region, the season and local productions. They will be calibrated to a rod length of about 30 centimeters and those whose flower bud will have a diameter exceeding a certain value, for example 10 centimeters will be eliminated. The stems will be de-seeded and leafless beforehand.
A titre indicatif, le système pourra être conçu pour stocker 5 catégories comportant chacune 20 fleurs et réaliser des bouquets de 21 fleurs au maximum.As an indication, the system could be designed to store 5 categories each with 20 flowers and make bouquets of up to 21 flowers.
Le monnayeur 5 pourra avantageusement être complété d'un lecteur de
cartes de paiement, et le tableau de commande 4 comporter un dispositif
d'affichage lumineux et éventuellement un système sonore de diffusion
d'informations, un système de commande vocale, et/ou des commandes à
touches en relief Braille.The
Le positionnement des divers éléments constitutifs donne à l'objet de l'invention un maximum d'effets utiles qui n'avaient pas été, à ce jour, obtenus par des dispositifs similaires.The positioning of the various constituent elements gives the object of the invention a maximum of useful effects which had not, to date, been obtained by similar devices.
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- Automatic dispenser for cut fresh flowers which makes up bouquets on demand, characterised in that it comprises:a cabinet (1) holding a storage and conservation facility which is adapted to take a plurality of different series or varieties of cut fresh flowers, at least one specimen of which is visible from the outside, one of the sides of said cabinet being equipped with an external selection panel (4) and with a slot (5) for accessing a control device housed in said cabinet and actuated by inserting a token or means of payment in order to allow said selection panel to be activated;a retrieval mechanism (8) actuated by said selection panel (4) and by said control device, and configured so as to extract the chosen flowers (3) from the storage and conservation facility, and to supply them to a packaging unit; anda unit (10, 11) for packaging the bouquet (9) composed with the aid of said means of selection, control and retrieval, and configured so as to perform the packaging of said bouquet in a wrapper.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the flowers (3) are stored vertically in a horizontal chute, and guided one by one along a tube which empties them into a chute where they are vibrated and then wrapped.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to claim 2, characterised in that the flowers (3) are held and selected by a rotating spiral (7) or a plurality of spirals disposed one above the other.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the flowers (3) are stored horizontally and that they are held and selected by at least two rotating spirals (7) synchronised by identical flower series, said spirals being disposed so as to release a flower (3) whenever they perform a revolution, at the same time advancing the flowers in stock which are situated to the rear, such that the flower that will be released at the next operation is always situated at the front and visible.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the wrapper for the bouquet (9) is produced by means of extensible individual folded paper bags presented in the form of stackable cones.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the bouquet (9) is wrapped in a transparent film (10) delivered by a roll (11) employing a conventional type of mechanism used in the packaging industry.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that conservation of the flowers (3) during storage is assured by means of a small tube (12) containing foam (13) and attached to each of the stems (14), the packaging unit being equipped with a device that cuts these off when a bouquet (9) is being packaged, thereby removing said tubes.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of claims 1 to 3 and 5 to 6, characterised in that it includes a water spraying device.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of claims 1 to 3 and 5 and 6, characterised in that the flowers (3) are stored vertically and that they are kept fresh by water containers in which the ends of the stems (14) are immersed.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the storage and conservation facility for the flowers (3) is equipped with a refrigeration device.
- Automatic flower dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the control panel (4) features a device providing audible information and Braille-embossed push-button controls.
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