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EP3318714B1
EP3318714B1 EP17199630.9A EP17199630A EP3318714B1 EP 3318714 B1 EP3318714 B1 EP 3318714B1 EP 17199630 A EP17199630 A EP 17199630A EP 3318714 B1 EP3318714 B1 EP 3318714B1
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    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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  • the invention relates to an article dispensing system for articles to be stored, in particular tool dispensing systems.
  • Storage and dispensing systems for various articles are used more and more frequently, be it in the industry for tools, in pharmacies for medicines, in localities, including shops, as vending machines.
  • the storage and dispensing systems simplify the management of the stored articles, the filling with the articles and the removal of the articles, including the sales process. Savings in space, personnel and storage capacity can be achieved in this way.
  • tool dispensing systems are conventionally used, the tool holders of which are usually designed as compartments, boxes or drawers.
  • the sizes of the tool holders depend on the size of the tools. Subdivisions of the tool holders, flaps for individual compartments in drawers, special holders for, for example, occupational safety items, etc. can be provided.
  • the compartments, boxes or drawers are each closed by their front walls or front panels.
  • the compartments and the like are pulled open to the front or, for example, cover flaps or doors are opened.
  • Roller shutter systems for cupboards, shelves and other storage furniture for example the Rauvolet roller shutter system from Rehau AG + Co., 95111 Rehau, provide shutter cabinets with different looks.
  • the blinds can be moved vertically and horizontally up to the rear wall area by means of guide systems that are partially arranged around the circumference, so that the blinds can be rolled up with a corresponding space requirement is not required.
  • a blind unit for furniture which comprises two blinds which can be moved in opposite directions to open or close an opening.
  • the two blinds can be moved synchronously by means of a cable pull and adjustable cable tensioners.
  • a vertically movable front door and two closing elements behind the front door are provided for an access opening.
  • the closing elements are designed, for example, as individually controllable roller shutters arranged opposite one another, movable in the horizontal direction.
  • winding devices On the side of the storage rack there are winding devices for opened shutters. Due to the paternoster system of this storage rack, there are restrictions on the dimensions of the items to be stored. Moving drives are required due to the presence of a front door and additional locking elements. This makes the storage rack expensive. Storage space is lost as a result of the winding devices.
  • the invention is based on the object of creating a front cover for article dispensing systems which enables a common cover for several receptacles or compartments as well as targeted individual removal of articles from the respective receptacle (compartment).
  • a louvre arrangement for an article dispensing system thus comprises one: cabinet with compartments, boxes or drawers for articles to be dispensed, two connected blinds for the front area of the cabinet and opening means for the blinds for article output.
  • the length of the blinds is dimensioned and arranged in such a way that their closing edges are in the front area of the cabinet and their other end edges are arranged in the closed position of the blinds with a vertical distance from one another which is at least as large as the largest compartment height.
  • Positioning means are provided in order to move the closed blinds with the closing edges in front of a selected compartment with articles to be dispensed.
  • Opening means move the closing edges of the blinds moved in front of a selected compartment apart to open the compartment. After the article has been issued, the blinds are closed again.
  • the article dispensing system comprises a cabinet.
  • the collective term cabinet should also include shelves, dresser cabinets and other storage facilities in which objects (articles) can be accommodated and stored.
  • objects objects
  • other subdivisions of cupboards and the like or other corresponding receiving and storage means are also included which can contain objects (articles), for example hanging baskets.
  • the space required in the cabinet or shelf is significantly less than with a blind winding system.
  • the blinds only need to be moved along the periphery of the cabinet, with the blind ends usually at the rear. Since guides such as rails are only required on the side edges of the blinds, little space is required in height, the third dimension, apart from the movement level.
  • the length of the blinds is dimensioned in such a way that the front can also be removed from compartments at the top and bottom or left and right when emptied. That means, even if the two blind closing edges are there, the rest of the front area is completely covered by the blinds.
  • the opening means release the respective compartment content for the article issue and also cause the relevant compartment to be closed again after the removal process. This ensures that there is only access to a selected compartment and that access is possible during the removal process. Unwanted removal of articles from the cabinet can thus be avoided.
  • the blind closing edges are expediently located in front of the selected compartment. If they are opposite an edge area of the compartment and a blind covers the front of the compartment, the opening means only have to move one blind to release the compartment opening, while the other blind is not moved away. This requires a lower level of control and expenditure for the design of the opening means.
  • the positioning means can thus move the blinds in the case of vertical blinds in such a way that the closing edges lie opposite the upper edge area of the selected compartment, and the opening / closing means move the lower blind downwards. If the closing edges of the two blinds are opposite the front of the selected compartment, the opening / closing means move both blinds away from each other.
  • tension springs are provided between the other end edges of the blinds. These pull the blind closing edges apart and thus support the opening process.
  • the opening / closing means can be provided with a stop means which, after the compartment opening has been closed, fixes the two blinds in the closed position. After selecting a compartment and moving the two blinds until their closing edges are opposite the compartment front, the opening / closing means can release the stop means for the two blinds to move apart or their closing edges, and the tension springs pull the closing edges apart or support them Apart.
  • the positioning means and / or the opening / closing means can have a preferably electrical or electromechanical linear drive, in particular a spindle drive, as the drive.
  • the drive can also be pneumatic or hydraulic.
  • a tandem version of the drive can also be provided.
  • a cable can be provided for moving the blinds.
  • the opening / closing means can have anti-trap protection.
  • This can comprise optical sensors that prevent the compartment from closing while a finger, hand or article is still being scanned. It can also be provided that when an obstacle is detected by the sensors an opening process is initiated again to avoid an accident, injury or damage.
  • Fig. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a cabinet 2 equipped with a blind arrangement for an article dispensing system.
  • the cabinet 2 has two vertical rows of compartments.
  • the compartments of which the compartment is 4 in Fig. 2 shown open are used to accommodate and store items.
  • the cabinet 2 is covered by blinds 6, 8; 10, 12 closed.
  • two blinds 6, 8 and 10, 12 belonging to a row of compartments are coupled and are actuated for the issue of articles by positioning means and opening / closing means described below.
  • the closing edges 14, 16; 18, 20 of the blinds 6, 8; 18, 20 are located in the front area of the cabinet 2.
  • the closing edges 18, 20 of the blinds 10, 12 are moved apart in front of the opened compartment 4 up to the upper and lower boundary wall. In this position, articles can be removed from the compartment.
  • Behind a side wall 22 are the positioning means and opening / closing means.
  • the back and top of the cabinet 2 are through a rear wall 24 and a cover plate 26 covered.
  • the blinds 4, 6; 8, 10 each extend over the front of the cabinet 2 and then along the floor or ceiling to the rear of the cabinet. There are the other end edges 28, 30 of the blinds 4, 6; 8, 10 at a distance A from each other, which has at least the dimension of the largest compartment height. This is in Fig. 3 illustrated. Between the end edges 28, 30 of the blinds 8, 10 there are tension springs, not shown, which pull the end edges 28, 30 together.
  • the positioning means 40 serve to move the blinds 8, 10 in the closed state with the closing edges 18, 20 in front of a selected compartment 4. They include a linear drive 44 equipped with a spindle 42. Of course, other drives can also be used to move the blinds.
  • the length of the spindle 42 is so dimensioned that the closing edges 18, 20 can be moved in front of compartments along the entire height of the cabinet. When the blinds 8, 10 or their closing edges 18, 20 are moved, the free area between the other end edges on the rear side also moves accordingly. How out Fig. 3 and 4th As can be seen, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the closing edge 18 of the blind 8 is located opposite the upper compartment limit after positioning.
  • the blind 10 is covered in the in Fig. 3 the position shown is the front of the compartment 4.
  • the opening / closing means 60 are used to move the closing edges 18, 20 of the blinds 10, 12 moved in front of a selected compartment 4 to open the compartment 4 and, if necessary, to close them again after the article has been dispensed to support the action of the tension springs.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Artikel-Ausgabesystem für zu lagernde Artikel, insbesondere Werkzeugausgabesysteme.The invention relates to an article dispensing system for articles to be stored, in particular tool dispensing systems.

Lager- und Ausgabesysteme für diverse Artikel werden immer häufiger eingesetzt, sei es in der Industrie für Werkzeuge, in Apotheken für Medikamente, in Ortschaften, einschließlich Geschäften als Verkaufsautomaten. Die Lager- und Ausgabesysteme vereinfachen die Verwaltung der gelagerten Artikel, die Befüllung mit den Artikeln und die Entnahme der Artikel, einschließlich Verkaufsvorgang. Einsparungen von Raum, Personal und Lagerkapazität können so erlangt werden.Storage and dispensing systems for various articles are used more and more frequently, be it in the industry for tools, in pharmacies for medicines, in localities, including shops, as vending machines. The storage and dispensing systems simplify the management of the stored articles, the filling with the articles and the removal of the articles, including the sales process. Savings in space, personnel and storage capacity can be achieved in this way.

In der Fertigungsindustrie befinden sich herkömmlich Werkzeugausgabesysteme im Einsatz, deren Werkzeugaufnahmen meist als Fächer, Boxen oder Schubläden ausgestaltet sind. Die Größen der Werkzeugaufnahmen richten sich nach der Größe der Werkzeuge. Unterteilungen der Werkzeugaufnahmen, Klappen für Einzelfächer in Schubladen, Spezialhalterungen für beispielsweise Arbeitsschutzartikel, etc. können vorgesehen werden. Nach vorne, zum Ausgabeort, sind die Fächer, Boxen oder Schubläden jeweils durch ihre Frontwände oder Frontplatten verschlossen. Für die Artikelentnahme werden die Fächer und dergleichen nach vorne aufgezogen oder beispielsweise Abdeckklappen oder -türen geöffnet.In the manufacturing industry, tool dispensing systems are conventionally used, the tool holders of which are usually designed as compartments, boxes or drawers. The sizes of the tool holders depend on the size of the tools. Subdivisions of the tool holders, flaps for individual compartments in drawers, special holders for, for example, occupational safety items, etc. can be provided. To the front, to the place of issue, the compartments, boxes or drawers are each closed by their front walls or front panels. To remove articles, the compartments and the like are pulled open to the front or, for example, cover flaps or doors are opened.

Rolladensystem für Schränke, Regale und andere Aufbewahrmöbel, beispielsweise das Rauvolet Rolladensystem der Firma Rehau AG + Co., 95111 Rehau, sehen Jalousienschränke mit unterschiedlicher Optik vor. Mittels teilweise umlaufend gelegter Führungssysteme können die Jalousien im Vertikal- und im Horizontaleinsatz bis in den Rückwandbereich verschoben werden, so dass ein Aufwickeln der Jalousien mit entsprechendem Raumbedarf nicht erforderlich ist.Roller shutter systems for cupboards, shelves and other storage furniture, for example the Rauvolet roller shutter system from Rehau AG + Co., 95111 Rehau, provide shutter cabinets with different looks. The blinds can be moved vertically and horizontally up to the rear wall area by means of guide systems that are partially arranged around the circumference, so that the blinds can be rolled up with a corresponding space requirement is not required.

Bei einem Oberschrank mit in senkrechten Führungen geführten Rolladen gemäß der DE 34 27 417 C2 wird das Gewicht der Rolladen über einen vorgespannten Federzug ganz oder teilweise ausgeglichen.In the case of a wall cabinet with roller shutters guided in vertical guides according to DE 34 27 417 C2 the weight of the roller shutter is fully or partially compensated for by a pretensioned spring balancer.

In der DE 298 04 964 U1 ist ein Schrankmöbel mit einer Verschließ- und Öffnungsvorrichtung beschrieben, die als eine Jalousie mit Zugmechanik ausgeführt sein kann. In dieser kann eine auf ein Zugelement wirkende Feder enthalten sein.In the DE 298 04 964 U1 describes a cabinet with a locking and opening device, which can be designed as a blind with a pull mechanism. This can contain a spring acting on a tension element.

Aus der DE 10 2009 009 983 A1 ist eine Jalousieeinheit für Möbel bekannt, die zwei Jalousien umfasst, die zum Öffnen oder Schließen einer Öffnung gegensinnig bewegbar sind. Mittels eines Seilzugs und einstellbaren Seilspannern sind die beiden Jalousien synchronisiert bewegbar.From the DE 10 2009 009 983 A1 a blind unit for furniture is known which comprises two blinds which can be moved in opposite directions to open or close an opening. The two blinds can be moved synchronously by means of a cable pull and adjustable cable tensioners.

Bei einem in der EP 1 061 013 A1 beschriebenen Lagerregal mit in Art eines Paternosters in Vertikalrichtung umlaufenden Lagerbehältern sind für eine Zugangsöffnung eine vertikal verfahrbare Fronttür und hinter der Fronttür zwei Schließelemente vorgesehen. Die Schließelemente sind beispielsweise als einander gegenüberliegend angeordnete, in Horizontalrichtung verfahrbare, einzeln ansteuerbare Rollläden ausgeführt. Seitlich sind am Lagerregal Aufwickeleinrichtungen für geöffnete Rollläden angeordnet. Durch das Paternoster-System dieses Lagerregals gibt es für die zu lagernden Artikel Beschränkungen der Abmessungen. Durch das Vorhandensein einer Fronttür und von zusätzlichen Schließelelementen sind verschiebene Antriebe erforderlich. Hierdurch wird das Lagerregal kostenaufwendig. Durch die Aufwickeleinrichtungen geht Lagerplatz verloren.At one in the EP 1 061 013 A1 Storage rack described with storage containers rotating in the vertical direction in the manner of a paternoster, a vertically movable front door and two closing elements behind the front door are provided for an access opening. The closing elements are designed, for example, as individually controllable roller shutters arranged opposite one another, movable in the horizontal direction. On the side of the storage rack there are winding devices for opened shutters. Due to the paternoster system of this storage rack, there are restrictions on the dimensions of the items to be stored. Moving drives are required due to the presence of a front door and additional locking elements. This makes the storage rack expensive. Storage space is lost as a result of the winding devices.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Frontabdeckung für Artikel-Ausgabesysteme zu schaffen, die eine gemeinsame Abdeckung für mehrere Aufnahmen bzw. Fächer sowie eine gezielte Einzelentnahme von Artikeln aus der jeweiligen Aufnahme (Fach) ermöglicht.The invention is based on the object of creating a front cover for article dispensing systems which enables a common cover for several receptacles or compartments as well as targeted individual removal of articles from the respective receptacle (compartment).

Diese Aufgabe ist durch die Erfindung bei einer Jalousieanordnung für ein Artikel-Ausgabesystem mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Jalousieanordnung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.This object is achieved by the invention in a blind arrangement for an article dispensing system with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the blind arrangement according to the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

Eine Jalousieanordnung für ein Artikel-Ausgabesystem gemäß der Erfindung umfasst somit einen : Schrank mit Fächern, Boxen oder Schubladen für auszugebende Artikel, zwei miteinander gekoppelte Jalousien für den Frontbereich des Schranks sowie Öffnungsmittel für die Jalousien zur Artikelausgabe. Die Jalousien sind in der Länge derart bemessen und angeordnet, dass sich ihre Schließkanten im Frontbereich des Schranks befinden und ihre anderen Endkanten in der Schließstellung der Jalousien mit einem vertikalen abstand voneinander angeordnet sind, der mindestens die Abmessung der größten Fachhöhe hat. Es sind Positioniermittel vorgesehen, um die geschlossenen Jalousien mit den Schließkanten vor ein ausgewähltes Fach mit auszugebenden Artikeln zu verfahren. Öffnungsmittel bewegen die Schließkanten der vor ein ausgewähltes Fach verfahrenen Jalousien für die Öffnung des Fachs auseinander. Nach der Artikelausgabe werden die Jalousien wieder zusammengefahren.A louvre arrangement for an article dispensing system according to the invention thus comprises one: cabinet with compartments, boxes or drawers for articles to be dispensed, two connected blinds for the front area of the cabinet and opening means for the blinds for article output. The length of the blinds is dimensioned and arranged in such a way that their closing edges are in the front area of the cabinet and their other end edges are arranged in the closed position of the blinds with a vertical distance from one another which is at least as large as the largest compartment height. Positioning means are provided in order to move the closed blinds with the closing edges in front of a selected compartment with articles to be dispensed. Opening means move the closing edges of the blinds moved in front of a selected compartment apart to open the compartment. After the article has been issued, the blinds are closed again.

Gemäß der Erfindung umfasst das Artikel-Ausgabesystem einen Schrank. Hierbei sollen unter der Sammelbezeichnung Schrank auch Regale, Kommodenschränke und andere Aufbewahreinrichtungen mit umfasst sein, in denen Gegenstände (Artikel) untergebracht und gelagert werden können. Auch sind neben Fächern, Schubladen und Boxen des Schranks bzw. der weiteren Aufbewahreinrichtungen andere Unterteilungen von Schränken und dergleichen oder entsprechende andere Aufnahme- und Aufbewahrmittel mit umfasst, die Gegenstände (Artikel) enthalten können, beispielsweise Hängekörbe.According to the invention, the article dispensing system comprises a cabinet. The collective term cabinet should also include shelves, dresser cabinets and other storage facilities in which objects (articles) can be accommodated and stored. In addition to compartments, drawers and boxes of the cupboard or the further storage devices, other subdivisions of cupboards and the like or other corresponding receiving and storage means are also included which can contain objects (articles), for example hanging baskets.

Durch das Verfahren statt Aufwickeln der Jalousien ist der Platzbedarf im Schrank oder Regal deutlich geringer als bei einem Jalousien-Aufwickelsystem. Die Jalousien müssen lediglich entlang der Schrankperipherie verschoben werden, wobei sich die Jalousienenden gewöhnlich auf der Rückseite befinden. Da lediglich an den Jalousienseitenkanten Führungen wie z.B. Schienen benötigt werden, wird außer der Verfahrebene wenig Raum in der Höhe, der dritten Dimension, benötigt. Die Länge der Jalousien ist so bemessen, dass frontseitig auch aus Fächern auch ganz oben und unten oder links und rechts geleert entnommen werden kann. Das heißt, auch wenn sich die beiden Jalousien-Schließkanten dort befinden, der restliche Frontbereich vollständig durch die Jalousien abgedeckt ist.By moving the blinds instead of winding them up, the space required in the cabinet or shelf is significantly less than with a blind winding system. The blinds only need to be moved along the periphery of the cabinet, with the blind ends usually at the rear. Since guides such as rails are only required on the side edges of the blinds, little space is required in height, the third dimension, apart from the movement level. The length of the blinds is dimensioned in such a way that the front can also be removed from compartments at the top and bottom or left and right when emptied. That means, even if the two blind closing edges are there, the rest of the front area is completely covered by the blinds.

Die Öffnungsmittel geben nach dem Auseinanderbewegen der Schließkanten der beiden Jalousien der jeweiligen Fachinhalt für die Artikelausgabe frei und bewirken nach dem Entnahmevorgang auch das erneute Verschließen des betreffenden Fachs. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass lediglich Zugriff auf ein ausgewähltes Fach besteht und der Zugriff während des Entnahmevorgangs möglich ist. Eine unerwünschte Entnahme von Artikel aus dem Schrank kann so vermieden werden.After the closing edges of the two blinds have moved apart, the opening means release the respective compartment content for the article issue and also cause the relevant compartment to be closed again after the removal process. This ensures that there is only access to a selected compartment and that access is possible during the removal process. Unwanted removal of articles from the cabinet can thus be avoided.

Bei einer Ausführung der Erfindung befinden sich zweckmäßig nach Auswahl eines Fachs für die Artikel-Entnahme und dem anschließenden Verfahren der Jalousien durch die Positioniermittel die Jalousien-Schließkanten vor dem ausgewählten Fach. Liegen sie gegenüber einem Randbereich des Fachs und überdeckt eine Jalousie die Front des Fachs, müssen die Öffnungsmittel lediglich die eine Jalousie zum Freigeben der Fachöffnung verfahren, während die andere Jalousie nicht fort bewegt wird. Dies benötigt einen geringeren Steuerumfang und Aufwand für die Auslegung der Öffnungsmittel. Die Positioniermittel können die Jalousien somit im Fall von Vertikaljalousien derart verfahren, dass die Schließkanten gegenüber dem oberen Randbereich des ausgewählten Fachs liegen, und die Öffnungs-/ Schließmittel die untere Jalousie nach unten verfahren. Befinden sich die Schließkanten der beiden Jalousien gegenüber der Front des ausgewählten Fachs, bewegen die Öffnungs-/ Schließmittel beide Jalousien von einander fort.In one embodiment of the invention, after the selection of a compartment for article removal and the subsequent movement of the blinds by the positioning means, the blind closing edges are expediently located in front of the selected compartment. If they are opposite an edge area of the compartment and a blind covers the front of the compartment, the opening means only have to move one blind to release the compartment opening, while the other blind is not moved away. This requires a lower level of control and expenditure for the design of the opening means. The positioning means can thus move the blinds in the case of vertical blinds in such a way that the closing edges lie opposite the upper edge area of the selected compartment, and the opening / closing means move the lower blind downwards. If the closing edges of the two blinds are opposite the front of the selected compartment, the opening / closing means move both blinds away from each other.

Bei einer Ausführung der erfindungsgemäßen Jalousieanordnung sind Zugfedern zwischen den anderen Endkanten der Jalousien vorgesehen. Diese ziehen die Jalousienschließkanten auseinander und unterstützen somit den Öffnungsvorgang. Die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel können mit einem Stoppmittel versehen sein, das nach dem Schließen der Fachöffnung die beiden Jalousien in der Schließstellung fixiert. Nach Auswahl eines Fachs und Verfahren der beiden Jalousien, bis ihre Schließkanten gegenüber der Fachfront liegen, können die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel das Stoppmittel für das Auseinanderbewegen der beiden Jalousien bzw. von deren Schließkanten freigeben, und die Zugfedern ziehen die Schließkanten auseinander bzw. unterstützen deren Auseinanderbewegung.In one embodiment of the blind arrangement according to the invention, tension springs are provided between the other end edges of the blinds. These pull the blind closing edges apart and thus support the opening process. The opening / closing means can be provided with a stop means which, after the compartment opening has been closed, fixes the two blinds in the closed position. After selecting a compartment and moving the two blinds until their closing edges are opposite the compartment front, the opening / closing means can release the stop means for the two blinds to move apart or their closing edges, and the tension springs pull the closing edges apart or support them Apart.

Als Antrieb können die Positioniermittel und/oder die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel einen vorzugsweise elektrischen bzw. elektromechanischen Linearantrieb, insbesondere einen Spindelantrieb, aufweisen. Der Antrieb kann des Weiteren auch pneumatisch oder hydraulisch sein. Eine Tandem-Ausführung des Antriebs kann ebenfalls vorgesehen sein.The positioning means and / or the opening / closing means can have a preferably electrical or electromechanical linear drive, in particular a spindle drive, as the drive. The drive can also be pneumatic or hydraulic. A tandem version of the drive can also be provided.

Für das Verfahren der Jalousien kann ein Seilzug vorgesehen sein.A cable can be provided for moving the blinds.

Zum Schutz der Bedienungsperson können die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel einen Einklemmschutz aufweisen. Dieser kann optische Sensoren umfassen, die das Schließen des Fachs verhindern, solange ein Finger, eine Hand oder ein Artikel noch abgetastet wird. Es kann des Weiteren vorgesehen sein, dass bei Erfassung eines Hindernisses durch die Sensoren erneut ein Öffnungsvorgang eingeleitet wird, um einen Unfall, eine Verletzung oder eine Beschädigung zu vermeiden.To protect the operator, the opening / closing means can have anti-trap protection. This can comprise optical sensors that prevent the compartment from closing while a finger, hand or article is still being scanned. It can also be provided that when an obstacle is detected by the sensors an opening process is initiated again to avoid an accident, injury or damage.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden weiter anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und der Zeichnung beschrieben. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht eines mit zwei vertikalen Fachreihen und jeweils zwei Jalousien ausgestatteten Schranks für die Lagerung von Artikeln, wobei der Schrank in geschlossenem Zustand dargestellt ist,
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eine perspektivische Vorderansicht des Schranks von Fig. 1, wobei ein Fach in geöffnetem Zustand dargestellt ist,
Fig. 3
eine perspektische Ansicht des Schranks von Fig. 1 in geschlossenem Zustand und mit entfernter Seitenwand, wobei der Jalousienverlauf und die Antriebe für das Verfahren der Jalousien sowie das Öffnen und Schließen der Fächer dargestellt sind, und
Fig. 4
eine perspektische Ansicht des Schranks von Fig. 1 mit entfernter Seitenwand und einem geöffneten Fach, wobei der Jalousienverlauf und die Antriebe für das Verfahren der Jalousien sowie das Öffnen und Schließen der Fächer dargestellt sind.
The invention is further described below using an exemplary embodiment and the drawing. In the drawing show:
Fig. 1
a perspective front view of a cabinet equipped with two vertical rows of compartments and two blinds each for the storage of articles, the cabinet being shown in the closed state,
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Fig. 3 is a front perspective view of the cabinet of Fig. 1 , with a compartment shown in the open state,
Fig. 3
a perspective view of the closet from Fig. 1 in the closed state and with the side wall removed, showing the course of the blinds and the drives for moving the blinds and opening and closing the compartments, and
Fig. 4
a perspective view of the closet from Fig. 1 with the side wall removed and an open compartment, showing the course of the blinds and the drives for moving the blinds and opening and closing the compartments.

Fig. 1 und 2 zeigen ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines mit einer Jalousieanordnung ausgestatteten Schranks 2 für ein Artikel-Ausgabesystem. Der Schrank 2 weist zwei vertikale Fachreihen auf. Die Fächer, von denen das Fach 4 in Fig. 2 geöffnet dargestellt ist, dienen zur Aufnahme und Lagerung von Artikeln. Im Frontbereich ist der Schrank 2 durch Jalousien 6, 8; 10, 12 verschlossen. Jeweils zwei zu einer Fachreihe gehörende Jalousien 6, 8 und 10, 12 sind gekoppelt und werden für die Artikelausgabe durch im Folgenden noch beschriebene Positioniermittel und Öffnungs-/Schließmittel betätigt. Die Schließkanten 14, 16; 18, 20 der Jalousien 6, 8; 18, 20 befinden sich im Frontbereich des Schranks 2. Dabei sind die Schließkanten 18, 20 der Jalousien 10, 12 vor dem geöffenten Fach 4 bis zur oberen und unteren Begrenzungswand auseinander verfahren. In dieser Position können Artikel aus dem Fach entnommen werden. Hinter einer Seitenwand 22 befinden sich die Positioniermittel und Öffnungs-/Schließmittel. Die Rückseite und Oberseite des Schranks 2 sind durch eine Rückwand 24 und eine Deckplatte 26 abgedeckt. Fig. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a cabinet 2 equipped with a blind arrangement for an article dispensing system. The cabinet 2 has two vertical rows of compartments. The compartments of which the compartment is 4 in Fig. 2 shown open are used to accommodate and store items. In the front area, the cabinet 2 is covered by blinds 6, 8; 10, 12 closed. In each case two blinds 6, 8 and 10, 12 belonging to a row of compartments are coupled and are actuated for the issue of articles by positioning means and opening / closing means described below. The closing edges 14, 16; 18, 20 of the blinds 6, 8; 18, 20 are located in the front area of the cabinet 2. The closing edges 18, 20 of the blinds 10, 12 are moved apart in front of the opened compartment 4 up to the upper and lower boundary wall. In this position, articles can be removed from the compartment. Behind a side wall 22 are the positioning means and opening / closing means. The back and top of the cabinet 2 are through a rear wall 24 and a cover plate 26 covered.

Die Jalousien 4, 6; 8, 10 erstrecken sich jeweils über die Forderfront des Schranks 2 und dann entlang des Bodens oder der Decke bis zur Rückseite des Schranks. Dort befinden sich die anderen Endkanten 28, 30 der Jalousien 4, 6; 8, 10 in einem Abstand A voneinander, der mindestens die Abmessung der größten Fachhöhe hat. Dies ist in Fig. 3 veranschaulicht. Zwischen den Endkanten 28, 30 der Jalousien 8, 10 befinden sich nicht dargestellte Zugfedern, die die Endkanten 28, 30 zusammenziehen.The blinds 4, 6; 8, 10 each extend over the front of the cabinet 2 and then along the floor or ceiling to the rear of the cabinet. There are the other end edges 28, 30 of the blinds 4, 6; 8, 10 at a distance A from each other, which has at least the dimension of the largest compartment height. This is in Fig. 3 illustrated. Between the end edges 28, 30 of the blinds 8, 10 there are tension springs, not shown, which pull the end edges 28, 30 together.

In Fig. 3 und 4 ist die Seitenwand 22 nicht eingezeichnet, damit die bereits erwähnten Positioniermittel 40 und die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel 60 zu sehen sind. Die Positioniermittel 40 dienen dazu, die Jalousien 8, 10 im geschlossenen Zustand mit den Schließkanten 18, 20 vor ein ausgewähltes Fach 4 zu verfahren. Sie umfassen einen mit einer Spindel 42 ausgestatteten Linearantrieb 44. Selbstverständlich können auch andere Antriebe zum Verfahren der Jalousien eingesetzt werden. Die Länge der Spindel 42 ist so bemessen, dass die Schließkanten 18, 20 vor Fächer entlang der gesamten Schrankhöhe verfahren werden können. Mit dem Verfahren des Jalousien 8, 10 bzw. von deren Schließkanten 18, 20 bewegt sich entsprechend auch der freie Bereich zwischen den anderen Endkanten auf der Rückseite mit. Wie aus Fig. 3 und 4 ersichtlich ist, befindet sich beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel die Schließkante 18, der Jalousie 8 nach der Positionierung gegenüber der oberen Fachgrenze. Die Jalousie 10 bedeckt in der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Position die vordere Front des Fachs 4.In Fig. 3 and 4th the side wall 22 is not shown so that the already mentioned positioning means 40 and the opening / closing means 60 can be seen. The positioning means 40 serve to move the blinds 8, 10 in the closed state with the closing edges 18, 20 in front of a selected compartment 4. They include a linear drive 44 equipped with a spindle 42. Of course, other drives can also be used to move the blinds. The length of the spindle 42 is so dimensioned that the closing edges 18, 20 can be moved in front of compartments along the entire height of the cabinet. When the blinds 8, 10 or their closing edges 18, 20 are moved, the free area between the other end edges on the rear side also moves accordingly. How out Fig. 3 and 4th As can be seen, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the closing edge 18 of the blind 8 is located opposite the upper compartment limit after positioning. The blind 10 is covered in the in Fig. 3 the position shown is the front of the compartment 4.

Die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel 60 dienen dazu, die Schließkanten 18, 20 der vor ein ausgewähltes Fach 4 verfahrenen Jalousien 10, 12 für die Öffnung des Fachs 4 auseinander zu bewegen und nach der Artikelausgabe gegebenenfalls bei Bedarf zur Unterstützung der Wirkung der Zugfedern wieder zusammenzufahren. Die Öffnungs-/Schließmittel umfassen einen mit einer Spindel 62 Linearantrieb 64. Selbstverständlich können auch andere Antriebe zum Verfahren der Jalousien eingesetzt werden. Da der Bewegungshub der Öffnungs-/ Schließmittel maximal der größten Fachhöhe entspricht, ist der Bewegungshub kleiner als der der Positioniermittel 40. In Fig. 4 sind die Schließkanten 18, 20 um die Höhe h des Fachs 4 auseinander, d.h. die Jalousie 12 nach unten gefahren, wobei sich der Linearantrieb 64 sich um den Abstand h entlang der Spindel 62 nach unten bewegt hat. Resultierend ist der Abstand der Endkanten 28, 30 an der Rückseite des Schranks 2 auf den Abstand B (B = A - h) verringert.The opening / closing means 60 are used to move the closing edges 18, 20 of the blinds 10, 12 moved in front of a selected compartment 4 to open the compartment 4 and, if necessary, to close them again after the article has been dispensed to support the action of the tension springs. The opening / closing means comprise a linear drive 64 with a spindle 62. Of course, other drives can also be used to move the blinds. Since the movement stroke of the opening / closing means corresponds at most to the greatest compartment height, the movement stroke is smaller than that of the positioning means 40. In Fig. 4 the closing edges 18, 20 are apart by the height h of the compartment 4, ie the blind 12 is moved downwards, the linear drive 64 having moved the distance h along the spindle 62 downwards. As a result, the distance between the end edges 28, 30 at the rear of the cabinet 2 is reduced to the distance B (B = A - h).

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  1. Shutter device for an article dispensing system, comprising a cabinet (2), with compartments, boxes or drawers (4) for articles to be dispensed, two shutters (6, 8; 10, 12) coupled to each other for the front area of the cabinet and opening means for the shutters for article dispensing,
    characterized in that
    the shutters (6, 8; 10, 12) are dimensioned and arranged in their length such that their closing edges (18, 20) are located in the front region of the cabinet (2) and their other end edges are arranged in the closed position of the blinds at a vertical distance (A) from one another which is at least the dimension of the greatest compartment height,
    positioning means (40) are provided for moving the closed shutters (10, 12) with the closing edges (18, 20) in front of a selected compartment (4) with articles to be dispensed, and
    opening/closing means (60) are provided for moving apart the closing edges (18, 20) of the shutters (10, 12) moved in front of a selected compartment for opening the compartment (4), wherein the shutters (10, 12) are moved towards each other again after article dispensing.
  2. Shutter device according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    tension springs are provided between the other end edges of the shutters.
  3. Shutter device according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that
    the positioning means (40) move the shutters (10, 12) in front of the selected compartment in such a way that the compartment (4) is covered by one (12) of the two shutters and the closing edges (18, 20) of the two shutters (10, 12) lie opposite an edge of the compartment (4), and the opening means (60) move the one shutter (12) away.
  4. Shutter device according to claim 3, wherein the shutters are arranged vertically,
    characterized in that
    the positioning means (40) move the shutters (10, 12) in such a way that the closing edges (18, 20) are opposite the upper edge region of the selected compartment (4), and the opening/closing means (60) move the lower shutter (12) downwards.
  5. Shutter device according to one of claims 2 to 4,
    characterized in that
    the opening/closing means are provided with a stopping means which is released for moving the shutters of the selected compartment apart in such a way that the tension springs pull the shutters apart in front of the selected compartment.
  6. Shutter device according to one of claims 1, 2, 4 or 5,
    characterized in that
    the opening/closing means move both shutters apart from each other.
  7. Shutter device according to one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the positioning means (40) and/or the opening/closing means (60) comprise a linear drive (44; 64).
  8. Shutter device according to one of claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that
    the positioning means (40) and/or the opening/closing means (60) comprise a spindle drive (42, 44; 62, 64).
  9. Shutter device according to one of claims 1 to 8,
    characterized in that
    a cable is provided for moving the shutters.
  10. Shutter device according to one of claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that
    the opening/closing means comprise an anti-pinch protection
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