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JP4978046B2
JP4978046B2 JP2006115207A JP2006115207A JP4978046B2 JP 4978046 B2 JP4978046 B2 JP 4978046B2 JP 2006115207 A JP2006115207 A JP 2006115207A JP 2006115207 A JP2006115207 A JP 2006115207A JP 4978046 B2 JP4978046 B2 JP 4978046B2
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本発明は各種信号線を無線化することにより信号線の本数を削減した自動販売機に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a vending machine in which the number of signal lines is reduced by making various signal lines wireless.

近年、自動販売機に対する消費電力量削減の要求が高まってきており、消費電力量削減手段として、収納庫内に温度分布をつけて省エネを図るものが提案されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。また、部品点数削減による低価格化と作業性の向上を図るために信号線を無線化する技術が進歩してきている。   In recent years, demands for reducing the amount of power consumption for vending machines have increased, and as a means for reducing power consumption, a means for saving energy by providing a temperature distribution in the storage has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). ). In addition, in order to reduce the number of parts and to reduce the price and improve the workability, a technique for making signal lines wireless has been advanced.

以下、図面を参照しながら従来の自動販売機を説明する。   Hereinafter, a conventional vending machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

図6は特許文献1に記載された従来の自動販売機の内部構造図である。   FIG. 6 is an internal structure diagram of a conventional vending machine described in Patent Document 1. In FIG.

図6において、自動販売機1の内部には4分割された収納庫3,4,5,6が形成されており、各庫内3〜6にはそれぞれ1つもしくは複数の種類の飲料商品Gが上下方向に収納されている。各庫内3〜6の下部には商品Gの下方に位置して送風機としてのファン7がそれぞれ設けられており、庫内4〜6のファン7下方には加熱装置としてのヒータ8a,8b,8cがそれぞれ設けられている。   In FIG. 6, storage boxes 3, 4, 5 and 6 divided into four are formed inside the vending machine 1, and each of the storage boxes 3 to 6 has one or more kinds of beverage products G. Is stored in the vertical direction. Fans 7 serving as blowers are respectively provided below the products G in the lower portions of the interiors 3 to 6, and heaters 8 a, 8 b, serving as heating devices are disposed below the fans 7 of the interiors 4 to 6. 8c is provided.

他方、庫内3及び5の下部には冷却装置を構成する冷却器9a,9bがそれぞれ設けられており、冷却器9a,9bは図示しない電磁弁を介してコンプレッサ11に配管接続され、周知の冷凍サイクルを構成している。係る構成によって庫内3は冷却専用、庫内4及び6は加熱専用、庫内5は冷・熱切換使用可能とされている。また、各庫内3〜6の商品Gの内、次回販売されるために最下部に位置している商品G1の近傍には、温度検出手段として温度センサ12がそれぞれ取り付けられている。   On the other hand, coolers 9a and 9b constituting a cooling device are respectively provided in the lower parts of the interiors 3 and 5, and the coolers 9a and 9b are connected to the compressor 11 via a solenoid valve (not shown), and are well known. It constitutes the refrigeration cycle. With this configuration, the interior 3 is dedicated to cooling, the interiors 4 and 6 are dedicated to heating, and the interior 5 can be used for cooling and heat switching. Moreover, the temperature sensor 12 is each attached as the temperature detection means in the vicinity of the goods G1 located in the lowest part among the goods G of each store | warehouse | chamber 3-6 for sale next time.

このように、商品を収納する庫内に冷却装置及び加熱装置を設け、前記冷却装置により冷却、あるいは前記加熱装置により加熱された空気を送風機により前記庫内に循環させる自動販売機において、前記商品の販売間隔に基づき前記送風機の風量を調節することにより、商品の販売量が少ないときには消費電力を減少させて、商品の販売量が多いときには冷却、加温不足の商品が販売されないようにすることで、商品の販売状況に応じた冷却,加熱や電力量の消費をコントロールすることができる。この場合、商品の販売量が少ないときは、最下部に位置している商品G1の近傍を中心に温度制御され、庫内に温度分布がつくことになる。   As described above, in the vending machine in which the cooling device and the heating device are provided in the warehouse for storing the product, and the air cooled by the cooling device or circulated in the warehouse by the blower is supplied to the product. By adjusting the air volume of the blower based on the sales interval, the power consumption is reduced when the sales volume of the product is small, and the cooling and underheating products are not sold when the sales volume of the product is large. Therefore, it is possible to control the cooling, heating and power consumption according to the sales situation of the product. In this case, when the sales amount of the product is small, the temperature is controlled around the vicinity of the product G1 located at the lowermost portion, and a temperature distribution is created in the warehouse.

さらに、本従来の技術では開示されていないが、庫内に温度分布をつけて省エネを図る考え方を発展させて、庫内の最下部に位置している商品G1の近傍以外の位置にも温度センサを複数配置して温度分布をきめ細かく制御して省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図ることが考えられる。
特開平8−124012号公報
Furthermore, although not disclosed in the conventional technology, the idea of energy saving by providing a temperature distribution in the warehouse has been developed, and the temperature is also applied to a position other than the vicinity of the product G1 located at the bottom of the warehouse. It is conceivable that a plurality of sensors are arranged and the temperature distribution is finely controlled to achieve both energy saving and temperature quality of the product for sale.
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しかしながら、上記従来の構成では、省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図るため庫内の温度分布をきめ細かく制御することが必要になり、庫内の各所に温度センサを配置しなければならなくなる。このため配線数が増えて作業性が悪くなると同時に価格アップになってしまうという課題があった。また、収納庫内外を結ぶ配線数の増加により配線を介しての熱漏洩が増してしまい、省エネの観点から逆効果になるという課題もある。   However, in the conventional configuration described above, it is necessary to finely control the temperature distribution in the warehouse in order to achieve both energy saving and the temperature quality of the product to be sold, and it is necessary to arrange temperature sensors at various locations in the warehouse. For this reason, there has been a problem that the number of wirings increases and workability deteriorates and at the same time the price increases. There is also a problem that an increase in the number of wires connecting the inside and outside of the storage case increases heat leakage through the wires, which is counterproductive from the viewpoint of energy saving.

本発明は、従来の課題を解決するもので、配線数を増やさずに省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図る自動販売機を提供することを目的とする。   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine that solves the conventional problems and achieves both energy saving and temperature quality of products for sale without increasing the number of wires.

上記従来の課題を解決するために、本発明の自動販売機は、商品を収納し最下端の前記商品から順に搬出するコラムと、前記コラムを収納した収納庫と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内を冷却する冷却手段及び前記収納庫内を加熱する加熱手段のいずれか一方または両方と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内の空気を循環させる庫内ファンと、前記収納庫内の最下端商品近傍と前記収納庫の概中間とにそれぞれ配置され庫内温度を検出し温度信号を無線で送信する無線温度センサと、前記無線温度センサと通信を行うアンテナと、前記アンテナにより信号を受信する信号受信手段と、前記信号受信手段が受信した信号を読み取り前記収納庫内の温度制御を行う庫内温度制御手段とを備え、前記庫内温度制御手段は、最下端近傍の商品が設定温度になると共に前記最下端近傍の
商品と前記概中間の商品とに温度差が生じるように前記冷却手段または前記加熱手段の能力制御と前記庫内ファンの風量制御を行い、前記無線温度センサは、温度センサを内蔵した制御チップと送受信用ループアンテナパターンとを有し、前記アンテナより発信される電波により前記送受信用ループアンテナパターンで発生する誘起電圧を動作電源とし、前記アンテナからの送信に応答して温度を測定するのである。
In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the vending machine of the present invention includes a column that stores products and sequentially carries them out from the lowest product, a storage that stores the columns, and a lower portion in the storage. and either or both of the provided heating means for heating the storage case in the cooling means and the said storage case to cool, the internal fan to provided at a lower portion in the storage case to circulate air within the storage case antenna for the, a wireless temperature sensor transmits a detected temperature signals, respectively arranged in-compartment temperature approximate to the intermediate lowermost product near said repository in the repository wirelessly communicating with the wireless temperature sensor And a signal receiving means for receiving a signal by the antenna, and an internal temperature control means for reading the signal received by the signal receiving means and controlling the temperature in the storage, the internal temperature control means, Most End vicinity products of the lowest end near together becomes the set temperature
The capacity control of the cooling means or the heating means and the air volume control of the internal fan are performed so that a temperature difference occurs between the product and the intermediate product, and the wireless temperature sensor includes a control chip incorporating the temperature sensor, A transmission / reception loop antenna pattern is used, and an induced voltage generated in the transmission / reception loop antenna pattern by radio waves transmitted from the antenna is used as an operating power source, and temperature is measured in response to transmission from the antenna .

これによって、温度センサの配線数を増やさずに収納庫内の温度分布をきめ細かく制御することができるとともに、配線を介しての熱漏洩を極力抑えることができる。   As a result, the temperature distribution in the storage can be finely controlled without increasing the number of wires of the temperature sensor, and heat leakage through the wires can be suppressed as much as possible.

本発明の自動販売機は、無線温度センサを収納庫内に複数配置することにより温度センサの配線数を増やさずに収納庫内に温度分布をきめ細かく制御することができ、また配線を介しての熱漏洩を極力抑えることができるので省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図ることができるという効果がある。   The vending machine according to the present invention can finely control the temperature distribution in the storage without increasing the number of wires of the temperature sensor by arranging a plurality of wireless temperature sensors in the storage. Since heat leakage can be suppressed as much as possible, there is an effect that it is possible to achieve both energy saving and temperature quality of products for sale.

請求項1に記載の発明は、商品を収納し最下端の前記商品から順に搬出するコラムと、前記コラムを収納した収納庫と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内を冷却する冷却手段及び前記収納庫内を加熱する加熱手段のいずれか一方または両方と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内の空気を循環させる庫内ファンと、前記収納庫内の最下端商品近傍と前記収納庫の概中間とにそれぞれ配置され庫内温度を検出し温度信号を無線で送信する無線温度センサと、前記無線温度センサと通信を行うアンテナと、前記アンテナにより信号を受信する信号受信手段と、前記信号受信手段が受信した信号を読み取り前記収納庫内の温度制御を行う庫内温度制御手段とを備え、前記庫内温度制御手段は、最下端近傍の商品が設定温度になると共に前記最下端近傍の商品と前記概中間の商品とに温度差が生じるように前記冷却手段または前記加熱手段の能力制御と前記庫内ファンの風量制御を行い、前記無線温度センサは、温度センサを内蔵した制御チップと送受信用ループアンテナパターンとを有し、前記アンテナより発信される電波により前記送受信用ループアンテナパターンで発生する誘起電圧を動作電源とし、前記アンテナからの送信に応答して温度を測定するものであるから、温度センサの配線数を増やさずに収納庫内に温度分布をきめ細かく制御することができ、省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図ることができる。また、配線を介しての熱漏洩を極力抑えることができる。 According to the first aspect of the present invention, a column that stores products and sequentially carries out the products from the lowest product, a storage that stores the columns, and a cooling unit that is provided in a lower portion of the storage are cooled. One or both of a cooling means and a heating means for heating the inside of the storage, an internal fan provided in a lower part of the storage for circulating the air in the storage, and a lowermost end in the storage A wireless temperature sensor that is disposed in the vicinity of the product and roughly in the middle of the storage and detects the temperature in the storage and transmits a temperature signal wirelessly, an antenna that communicates with the wireless temperature sensor, and a signal received by the antenna A signal receiving means; and an internal temperature control means for reading the signal received by the signal receiving means and controlling the temperature in the storage. The internal temperature control means is configured such that the product in the vicinity of the lowermost end has a set temperature. Become Both the capacity control of the cooling means or the heating means and the air volume control of the internal fan are performed so that a temperature difference occurs between the product in the vicinity of the lowermost end and the product in the middle, and the wireless temperature sensor is a temperature sensor. A control chip having a built-in antenna and a transmission / reception loop antenna pattern, and an induced voltage generated in the transmission / reception loop antenna pattern by a radio wave transmitted from the antenna is used as an operating power supply, and temperature in response to transmission from the antenna since the is to measure, it is possible to finely control the temperature distribution in the repository without increasing the number of wires temperature sensors, it is possible to achieve both temperature quality energy-saving and sales products. Further, heat leakage through the wiring can be suppressed as much as possible.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明するが、従来例または先に説明した実施の形態と同一構成については同一符号を付して、その詳細な説明は省略する。なお、この実施の形態によってこの発明が限定されるものではない。   DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the conventional example or the embodiments described above, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

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図1は、本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の内部構造図である。
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FIG. 1 is an internal structure diagram of a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

図1において、収納庫13はコールド専用、収納庫14,15はホット/コールド切替えができる構成になっており、それぞれの収納庫は断熱壁により外郭及び隣の収納庫と区画されている。収納庫13には缶飲料などの商品Gを種類毎に収納するコラム16a,16bが配置され、収納庫14にはコラム17、収納庫15にはコラム18a,18bが配置されている。コラムは商品Gを上部から補充し、下方に向かって順番に収納される構造になっている。商品Gを搬出する時はコラムの下端に設けた搬出機構55により最下端の商品G1から順に搬出する。   In FIG. 1, the storage 13 is dedicated to cold, and the storages 14 and 15 can be switched between hot and cold, and each storage is partitioned from the outer shell and the adjacent storage by a heat insulating wall. The storage 13 is provided with columns 16a and 16b for storing products G such as canned beverages for each type, the storage 14 is provided with a column 17, and the storage 15 is provided with columns 18a and 18b. The column has a structure in which the products G are replenished from the top and stored in order downward. When unloading the product G, the unloading mechanism 55 provided at the lower end of the column unloads the products G1 in order from the lowest end.

各庫内に配置された冷却手段19,20,21はコンプレッサ、凝縮器、絞り機構、蒸発器を環状に接続した冷却サイクル22により構成され、各庫内に蒸発器が配置されている。収納庫14,15に配置された加熱手段23,24は電気ヒータにより構成されている。収納庫14,15には冷却手段20,21と加熱手段23,24が配置されており、任意にホット/コールドの切替えを行うことができる。また、各庫内には庫内ファン25,26,27が配置され、冷却手段19,20,21と加熱手段23,24との熱交換を促進し庫内空気を循環させている。   The cooling means 19, 20, and 21 disposed in each chamber are configured by a cooling cycle 22 in which a compressor, a condenser, a throttle mechanism, and an evaporator are connected in an annular shape, and the evaporator is disposed in each chamber. The heating means 23 and 24 arranged in the storage boxes 14 and 15 are constituted by electric heaters. The storage units 14 and 15 are provided with cooling means 20 and 21 and heating means 23 and 24, respectively, and can be switched between hot and cold. In each warehouse, internal fans 25, 26, 27 are arranged to promote heat exchange between the cooling means 19, 20, 21 and the heating means 23, 24 and circulate the internal air.

収納庫13にはコラム16a,16bに収納された最下端商品G1近傍に無線温度センサ28、収納庫13の概中間に無線温度センサ29が配置されている。同様に収納庫14には無線温度センサ30,31され、収納庫15には無線温度センサ32,33が配置されている。また、各コラムの下端には無線商品切れスイッチ34,35,36,37,38が配置され、売切れを検知している。各無線商品切れスイッチは、最下端の商品G1に押圧される位置にマイクロスイッチを配置し、商品がない場合はスイッチが開く構成となっている。そして、各無線温度スイッチと各無線商品切れスイッチと無線信号の通信を行うアンテナ39は自動販売機内部に配置されている。   In the storage 13, a wireless temperature sensor 28 is disposed in the vicinity of the lowermost commodity G 1 stored in the columns 16 a and 16 b, and a wireless temperature sensor 29 is disposed approximately in the middle of the storage 13. Similarly, wireless temperature sensors 30 and 31 are disposed in the storage 14, and wireless temperature sensors 32 and 33 are disposed in the storage 15. In addition, wireless commodity cut-off switches 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38 are arranged at the lower ends of the respective columns to detect sold-out. Each wireless product cut-off switch has a configuration in which a micro switch is arranged at a position pressed by the lowest product G1, and the switch is opened when there is no product. And the antenna 39 which communicates a radio signal with each radio | wireless temperature switch and each radio | wireless goods piece switch is arrange | positioned inside the vending machine.

図2は、本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の前面構造図である。   FIG. 2 is a front structural view of the vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

図2において、自動販売機1の前面には販売する商品の複数のサンプル(缶)40を展示し、サンプル40の直下に価格などの商品情報を表示しスイッチにより商品を選択する複数の商品情報表示選択器41を配置している。商品情報表示選択器41は、商品価格をデジタル表示する価格表示器42と、ホット商品かコールド商品かを表示するため「つめたーい」と「あたたかーい」を切替え表示するホット/コールド表示器43と、商品が売切れの場合に点灯する売切れランプ44と、商品価格分のコインが投入された場合に点灯する販売可能ランプ45と、利用者が購入したい商品を選択するセレクションスイッチ46により構成されている。セレクションスイッチ46のボタン部分は半透明の樹脂により構成され、売切れランプ44と販売可能ランプ45はボタン内部に配置され商品を選択しやすい構造となっている。商品情報表示手段47は、価格表示器42とホット/コールド表示器43により構成されている。尚、価格表示器42は7セグメント表示、ホット/コールド表示器43はドット表示、売切れランプ44は「売切れ」点灯表示、販売可能ランプ45はランプ点灯表示される。また上記複数の商品情報表示選択器41の商品情報や商品選択情報は無線により庫内に配置したアンテナ39と通信を行うように構成され、無線商品選択手段はセレクションスイッチ46により構成されている。   In FIG. 2, a plurality of samples (cans) 40 of products to be sold are displayed on the front surface of the vending machine 1, and product information such as prices is displayed directly below the samples 40, and a plurality of product information for selecting products by a switch. A display selector 41 is arranged. The product information display selector 41 is a price display 42 that digitally displays the product price, and a hot / cold display that switches between “hot” and “hot” to display whether the product is hot or cold. And a selection switch 46 for selecting a product that the user wants to purchase, and a sold-out lamp 44 that is turned on when the product is sold out. Has been. The button portion of the selection switch 46 is made of a translucent resin, and the sold-out lamp 44 and the sellable lamp 45 are arranged inside the button so that a product can be easily selected. The merchandise information display means 47 includes a price indicator 42 and a hot / cold indicator 43. The price indicator 42 is displayed as a 7-segment display, the hot / cold indicator 43 is displayed as a dot, the sold-out lamp 44 is displayed as “sold out”, and the sellable lamp 45 is displayed as a lamp. The product information and product selection information of the plurality of product information display selectors 41 are configured to communicate wirelessly with the antenna 39 disposed in the warehouse, and the wireless product selection means is configured by a selection switch 46.

利用者はコイン投入口48からコインを投入し、購入したい商品を選択して商品取出し口49から商品を取り出す構造となっている。   The user has a structure in which a user inserts a coin from the coin insertion slot 48, selects a product to be purchased, and takes out the merchandise from the merchandise take-out slot 49.

図3は、本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の制御ブロック図である。   FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

図3において、各無線温度センサ28,29,30,31,32,33で取得した庫内温度は無線により送信され、アンテナ39を介して信号受信手段50にて受信されて庫内温度制御手段51に送られる。庫内温度制御手段51では各庫内の上下に温度分布がつくように冷却手段19,20,21または加熱手段23,24を制御する。具体的には、コラム最下端近傍の商品は設定温度(コールド:5℃、ホット:55℃)になるように温度制御し、同時にコラム概中間あたりから上方の商品は設定温度以上(コールド設定の場合)もしくは設定温度以下(ホット設定の場合)の温度になるように温度制御する。温度制御は冷却手段または加熱手段の能力制御と庫内ファンの風量制御により実現される。これにより庫内の上下に温度分布が形成され、庫内全領域を設定温度に制御した場合に比べて大幅な省エネを図ることが可能になるとともに、温度分布をきめ細かく制御することにより省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図ることが可能となる。また、無線方式のため配線数を大幅に削減することができる。   In FIG. 3, the internal temperature acquired by each of the wireless temperature sensors 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 is transmitted wirelessly, received by the signal receiving means 50 via the antenna 39, and the internal temperature control means. 51. The internal temperature control means 51 controls the cooling means 19, 20, 21 or the heating means 23, 24 so that the temperature distribution is created above and below the interior of each storage. Specifically, the temperature of the product near the bottom end of the column is controlled to be the set temperature (cold: 5 ° C, hot: 55 ° C), and at the same time, the product above the middle of the column is above the set temperature (cold setting). Control) so that the temperature is lower than the set temperature (in the case of hot setting). The temperature control is realized by the capacity control of the cooling means or the heating means and the air volume control of the internal fan. As a result, a temperature distribution is formed at the top and bottom of the chamber, and it is possible to achieve significant energy savings compared to the case where the entire region of the chamber is controlled to the set temperature, and energy saving and sales are achieved by finely controlling the temperature distribution. It becomes possible to achieve a balance between the temperature quality of the products. In addition, the number of wires can be greatly reduced due to the wireless system.

各無線商品切れスイッチ34,35,36,37,38で取得した商品切れ信号は無線により送信され、アンテナ39を介して信号受信手段50にて受信されて表示信号生成手段52に送られる。表示信号生成手段52では、売切れ表示を行うための信号を生成し、信号送信手段53とアンテナ39を介して無線で売切れ表示手段44に送信し、売切れランプを点灯させる。これにより、配線数を大幅に削減することができる。   The product-out signal acquired by each wireless product-out switch 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 is transmitted by radio, received by the signal receiving means 50 via the antenna 39, and sent to the display signal generating means 52. The display signal generating means 52 generates a signal for displaying sold-out, and transmits it to the sold-out displaying means 44 wirelessly via the signal transmitting means 53 and the antenna 39, and turns on the sold-out lamp. Thereby, the number of wirings can be significantly reduced.

セレクションスイッチにより構成された無線商品選択手段46により選択された商品選択信号は無線により送信され、アンテナ39を介して信号受信手段50にて受信されて商品搬出制御手段54に送信される。また、商品搬出制御手段54は、搬出信号を信号送信手段53とアンテナ39を介して無線で搬出する商品のコラム下部に設けた搬出機構55に送信し、搬出機構55を開放して1本だけ商品を搬出する。ここで搬出機構55は各コラム毎に設けられ、搬出信号により開放する搬出機構が選定される。搬出された商品は自動販売機前面に配置した商品取出し口49に排出される。これにより、配線数を大幅に削減することができる。   The product selection signal selected by the wireless product selection means 46 configured by the selection switch is transmitted wirelessly, received by the signal receiving means 50 via the antenna 39, and transmitted to the product carry-out control means 54. Further, the merchandise carry-out control means 54 transmits the carry-out signal to the carry-out mechanism 55 provided at the lower part of the column of the goods to be carried out wirelessly via the signal transmission means 53 and the antenna 39, and opens the carry-out mechanism 55 to provide only one. Unload the product. Here, the carry-out mechanism 55 is provided for each column, and a carry-out mechanism that is opened by a carry-out signal is selected. The carried-out merchandise is discharged to a merchandise takeout port 49 arranged on the front surface of the vending machine. Thereby, the number of wirings can be significantly reduced.

図示しない入力手段により入力された各商品の価格情報やホット/コールド情報は、表示信号生成手段52で商品価格信号とホット/コールド信号に生成され、信号送信手段53とアンテナ39を介して無線で商品情報表示手段47に送信され、表示される。これにより、配線数を大幅に削減することができる。   Price information and hot / cold information of each product input by an input unit (not shown) is generated into a product price signal and a hot / cold signal by the display signal generation unit 52, and wirelessly via the signal transmission unit 53 and the antenna 39. It is transmitted to the merchandise information display means 47 and displayed. Thereby, the number of wirings can be significantly reduced.

尚、庫内温度制御手段51、商品搬出制御手段54、表示信号生成手段52はマイクロコンピュータにより構成された主制御部56で実現される。   The internal temperature control means 51, the product carry-out control means 54, and the display signal generation means 52 are realized by a main control unit 56 constituted by a microcomputer.

図4は、本発明の実施の形態1における無線温度センサの構造図である。   FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of the wireless temperature sensor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

図4において、各無線温度センサ28,29,30,31,32,33は、小片のプリント基板上の外周付近に形成した送信用ループアンテナパターン57と、内周に形成した受信用ループアンテナパターン58と、中心付近に温度センサを内蔵した制御チップ59をマウントした構造になっている。この無線温度センサは、アンテナ39より発信される電波をプリント基板上のループアンテナ周囲の磁束が変化することで誘起電圧が発生し、その誘起電圧を動作電源としている。無線温度センサはアンテナ39からの電波の送信に応答して、温度を測定し無線により温度信号を発信する受動型の動作を行う。   In FIG. 4, each of the wireless temperature sensors 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33 includes a transmission loop antenna pattern 57 formed near the outer periphery on a small printed circuit board and a reception loop antenna pattern formed on the inner periphery. 58 and a control chip 59 having a built-in temperature sensor in the vicinity of the center. This wireless temperature sensor generates an induced voltage by changing the magnetic flux around the loop antenna on the printed board from the radio wave transmitted from the antenna 39, and uses the induced voltage as an operating power source. In response to the transmission of radio waves from the antenna 39, the wireless temperature sensor performs a passive operation of measuring the temperature and transmitting a temperature signal wirelessly.

また、各無線商品切れスイッチ34,35,36,37,38も、無線温度センサと同様に、小片のプリント基板上に送受信用のループアンテナパターンと制御チップを有し、基板上に配置したマイクロスイッチによりコラム最下端の商品の有無を検知し無線で送信する構造になっている。   Similarly to the wireless temperature sensor, each wireless product cut-off switch 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 has a loop antenna pattern for transmission / reception and a control chip on a small printed board, and is arranged on the board. The switch detects the presence of the product at the bottom of the column and transmits it wirelessly.

さらに、セレクションスイッチにより構成された無線商品選択手段46も同様に、小片のプリント基板上に送受信用のループアンテナパターンと制御チップを有し、基板上に配置したセレクションスイッチにより商品を選択し、商品選択信号を無線で送信する構造になっている。   Further, the wireless product selection means 46 constituted by the selection switch similarly has a loop antenna pattern for transmission / reception and a control chip on a small printed circuit board, and selects the product by the selection switch arranged on the circuit board. The selection signal is transmitted wirelessly.

尚、商品情報表示手段47は、無線により商品価格情報やホット/コールド情報の表示情報を受信し、価格表示器42とホット/コールド表示器43に表示する。この場合の動作電源は図示しないDC電源線により供給される。   The product information display means 47 receives product price information and hot / cold information display information wirelessly and displays them on the price indicator 42 and the hot / cold indicator 43. The operating power in this case is supplied by a DC power line (not shown).

図5は、本発明の実施の形態1におけるコラムと搬出機構の構造図である。   FIG. 5 is a structural diagram of the column and the carry-out mechanism in the first embodiment of the present invention.

図5において、コラム16aの下端に搬出機構55を配置し、搬出信号により開閉するストッパ60によりコラム内の商品G1を保持している。搬出信号を受信すればストッパ60を開放して最下端の商品G1を1本だけ商品の自重により搬出し、搬出後ストッパ60を閉じて再び商品G1を保持する構造になっている。搬出機構55は各コラム毎に1個ずつ配置されており、各搬出機構は無線温度センサと同様に、図示しない小片のプリント基板を有し、基板上に配した送受信用のループアンテナパターンと制御チップにより無線通信を行っている。ただし、ストッパ60を開閉するための動作電源は図示しないDC電源線により供給される。   In FIG. 5, a carry-out mechanism 55 is disposed at the lower end of the column 16a, and the product G1 in the column is held by a stopper 60 that is opened and closed by a carry-out signal. When the carry-out signal is received, the stopper 60 is opened, and only one product G1 at the lowermost end is carried out by its own weight. After the carry-out, the stopper 60 is closed and the product G1 is held again. One unloading mechanism 55 is arranged for each column, and each unloading mechanism has a small printed circuit board (not shown) similar to the wireless temperature sensor, and controls the loop antenna pattern for transmission and reception arranged on the circuit board. Wireless communication is performed by the chip. However, operating power for opening and closing the stopper 60 is supplied by a DC power line (not shown).

また、搬出機構内に無線商品切れスイッチを配置して基板の共通化を図れば送受信用のループアンテナパターンと制御チップを共有できるのでさらに低コスト化を図ることができる。   Further, if a wireless product cut-off switch is arranged in the carry-out mechanism to share the substrate, the transmission / reception loop antenna pattern and the control chip can be shared, so that the cost can be further reduced.

尚、本実施の形態では、各無線温度センサ、各無線商品切れスイッチ、各売切れ表示手段、各商品情報表示手段、各搬出機構55毎に無線通信手段を設けて個別に無線通信する構成としたが、共通の無線通信手段を設けて一括して無線通信する構成にしても同様の効果が得られる。   In the present embodiment, each wireless temperature sensor, each wireless product-out switch, each sold-out display means, each product information display means, and each unloading mechanism 55 is provided with a wireless communication means for individual wireless communication. However, the same effect can be obtained even when a common wireless communication unit is provided to perform wireless communication collectively.

以上のように、本実施の形態では、販売する商品を並べて収納し順番に搬出するコラム16a,16b,17,18a,18bと、前記コラムを収納した収納庫13,14,15と、前記収納庫内を冷却する冷却手段19,20,21及び前記収納庫内を加熱する加熱手段23,24と、前記収納庫内に配置され庫内温度を検出し温度信号を無線で送信する無線温度センサ28,29,30,31,32,33と、前記無線温度センサと通信を行うアンテナ39と、前記アンテナにより信号を受信する信号受信手段50と、前記信号受信手段が受信した信号を読み取り前記収納庫内の温度制御を行う庫内温度制御手段51とを備えたものであるから、温度センサの配線数を削減しながら庫内の温度制御を行うことができる。   As described above, in the present embodiment, the columns 16a, 16b, 17, 18a, and 18b that store the products to be sold side by side and carry them out in order, the storages 13, 14, and 15 that store the columns, and the storage Cooling means 19, 20, 21 for cooling the inside of the storage, heating means 23, 24 for heating the inside of the storage, and a wireless temperature sensor arranged in the storage for detecting the temperature in the storage and transmitting a temperature signal wirelessly 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, an antenna 39 for communicating with the wireless temperature sensor, a signal receiving means 50 for receiving a signal through the antenna, and a signal received by the signal receiving means for reading and storing the signal. Since the internal temperature control means 51 for controlling the internal temperature is provided, the internal temperature can be controlled while reducing the number of wires of the temperature sensor.

また本実施の形態では、前記収納庫内の次回搬出商品近傍と次回搬出商品から離れた概中間位置に無線温度センサ28,29,30,31,32,33を複数個配置し、収納庫内に温度分布が生じるように前記冷却手段または前記加熱手段を制御する庫内温度制御手段51とを備えたものであるから、温度センサの配線数を増やさずに収納庫内に温度分布をきめ細かく制御することができ、省エネと販売商品の温度品質の両立を図ることができる。   In the present embodiment, a plurality of wireless temperature sensors 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33 are arranged in the vicinity of the next carry-out product in the storage and at an approximate intermediate position away from the next carry-out product, Temperature control means 51 for controlling the cooling means or the heating means so that a temperature distribution is generated in the storage room, so that the temperature distribution is finely controlled in the storage box without increasing the number of wires of the temperature sensor. It is possible to achieve both energy saving and temperature quality of products for sale.

また本実施の形態では、販売する商品を並べて収納し順番に搬出するコラムと、コラムの商品切れを検知し商品切れ信号を無線で送信する無線商品切れスイッチ34,35,36,37,38と、前記無線商品切れスイッチと通信を行うアンテナ39と、アンテナ39により信号を受信する信号受信手段50と、信号受信手段50が受信した信号を読み取り、商品の売切れ信号を生成する表示信号生成手段52と、商品の売切れ表示を行う売切れ表示手段44とを備えたものであるから、商品切れスイッチの配線数を削減することができる。   Further, in the present embodiment, a column that stores the products to be sold side by side and carries them out in sequence, and a wireless product cut-off switch 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 that detects the product out of the column and transmits a product-out signal wirelessly, , An antenna 39 for communicating with the wireless product cut-off switch, a signal receiving unit 50 for receiving a signal by the antenna 39, and a display signal generating unit 52 for reading a signal received by the signal receiving unit 50 and generating a product sold-out signal And the sold-out display means 44 for displaying the sold-out product, the number of wiring of the sold-out switch can be reduced.

また本実施の形態では、商品の売切れ信号を送信するアンテナ39と、アンテナ39により売切れ信号を送信する信号送信手段53と、商品の売切れ表示を行う売切れ表示手段44とを備えたものであるから、売切れ表示手段44の配線数を削減することができる。   In this embodiment, the antenna 39 for transmitting the sold-out signal for the product, the signal transmitting means 53 for transmitting the sold-out signal by the antenna 39, and the sold-out display means 44 for displaying the sold-out product are provided. Thus, the number of wires of the sold-out display means 44 can be reduced.

また本実施の形態では、販売する複数種類の商品の中から顧客が商品を選択するセレクションスイッチの信号を無線により送信する無線商品選択手段46と、無線商品選択手段46と通信を行うアンテナ39と、アンテナ39により信号を受信する信号受信手段50と、信号受信手段50が受信した信号を読み取り選択された商品を搬出する商品搬出制御手段54とを備えたものであるから、自動販売機1の前面に配置するセレクションスイッチの配線数を削減することができる。   Further, in the present embodiment, a wireless product selection unit 46 that wirelessly transmits a selection switch signal for selecting a product from a plurality of types of products to be sold, and an antenna 39 that communicates with the wireless product selection unit 46. The vending machine 1 includes a signal receiving means 50 for receiving a signal by the antenna 39, and a merchandise carry-out control means 54 for reading the signal received by the signal receiving means 50 and carrying out the selected merchandise. It is possible to reduce the number of selection switches arranged on the front surface.

また本実施の形態では、商品を搬出する搬出機構55と、商品の搬出信号を送信するアンテナ39と、アンテナ39により商品搬出信号を送信する信号送信手段53とを備え、搬出機構55はアンテナ39から送信された商品搬出信号を受信し商品を搬出することを特徴とするものであるから、搬出機構55の配線数を削減することができる。   Further, in the present embodiment, an unloading mechanism 55 for unloading the commodity, an antenna 39 for transmitting a unloading signal for the commodity, and a signal transmission means 53 for transmitting the commodity unloading signal by the antenna 39 are provided. Therefore, the number of wires of the carry-out mechanism 55 can be reduced.

また本実施の形態では、販売する複数種類の商品毎に商品情報を表示する商品情報表示手段47と、商品情報表示手段47と無線で通信を行うアンテナ39と、アンテナ39により信号を送信する信号送信手段53と、表示信号を生成する表示信号生成手段52とを備えたものであるから、自動販売機1の前面に配置する商品情報表示手段47の配線数を削減することができる。   In the present embodiment, product information display means 47 that displays product information for each of a plurality of types of products to be sold, an antenna 39 that communicates with the product information display means 47 wirelessly, and a signal that transmits a signal through the antenna 39 Since the transmission means 53 and the display signal generation means 52 for generating a display signal are provided, the number of wires of the product information display means 47 arranged on the front surface of the vending machine 1 can be reduced.

以上のように、本発明にかかる自動販売機は庫内の各種信号の通信を無線化し、機内の配線数を大幅に削減するものであるから、各種自動販売機をはじめショーケースなどの用途にも適用できる。   As described above, since the vending machine according to the present invention wirelessly communicates various signals in the warehouse and greatly reduces the number of wires in the machine, it can be used for various vending machines and showcases. Is also applicable.

本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の内部構造図The internal structure figure of the vending machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention 本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の前面構造図Front view of vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態1における自動販売機の制御ブロック図Control block diagram of vending machine in Embodiment 1 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態1における無線温度センサの構造図Structure diagram of wireless temperature sensor according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態1におけるコラムと搬出機構の構造図Structure diagram of column and carry-out mechanism in embodiment 1 of the present invention 従来の自動販売機の内部構造図Internal structure diagram of a conventional vending machine

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 自動販売機
13,14,15 収納庫
16a,16b,17,18a,18b コラム
19,20,21 冷却手段
23,24 加熱手段
28,29,30、31,32,33 無線温度センサ
34,35,36,37,38 無線商品切れスイッチ
39 アンテナ
44 売切れ表示手段
46 無線商品選択手段
47 商品情報表示手段
50 信号受信手段
51 庫内温度制御手段
52 表示信号生成手段
53 信号送信手段
54 商品搬出制御手段
55 搬出機構
1 Vending machine 13, 14, 15 Storage 16a, 16b, 17, 18a, 18b Column 19, 20, 21 Cooling means 23, 24 Heating means 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wireless temperature sensors 34, 35 , 36, 37, 38 Wireless product cut-off switch 39 Antenna 44 Sold out display means 46 Wireless product selection means 47 Product information display means 50 Signal reception means 51 Internal temperature control means 52 Display signal generation means 53 Signal transmission means 54 Goods carry-out control means 55 Unloading mechanism

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商品を収納し最下端の前記商品から順に搬出するするコラムと、前記コラムを収納した収納庫と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内を冷却する冷却手段及び前記収納庫内を加熱する加熱手段のいずれか一方または両方と、前記収納庫内の下部に設けられ前記収納庫内の空気を循環させる庫内ファンと、前記収納庫内の最下端商品近傍と前記収納庫の概中間とにそれぞれ配置され庫内温度を検出し温度信号を無線で送信する無線温度センサと、前記無線温度センサと通信を行うアンテナと、前記アンテナにより信号を受信する信号受信手段と、前記信号受信手段が受信した信号を読み取り前記収納庫内の温度制御を行う庫内温度制御手段とを備え、前記庫内温度制御手段は、最下端近傍の商品が設定温度になると共に前記最下端近傍の商品と前記概中間の商品とに温度差が生じるように前記冷却手段または前記加熱手段の能力制御と前記庫内ファンの風量制御を行い、前記無線温度センサは、温度センサを内蔵した制御チップと送受信用ループアンテナパターンとを有し、前記アンテナより発信される電波により前記送受信用ループアンテナパターンで発生する誘起電圧を動作電源とし、前記アンテナからの送信に応答して温度を測定することを特徴とする自動販売機。 A column that stores products and sequentially carries out the products from the lowest product, a storage that stores the columns, a cooling unit that is provided in a lower part of the storage and cools the storage, and the storage One or both of the heating means for heating, an internal fan provided in the lower part of the storage for circulating the air in the storage, the vicinity of the lowest end product in the storage, and the outline of the storage A wireless temperature sensor disposed in the middle for detecting the temperature in the cabinet and transmitting a temperature signal wirelessly; an antenna for communicating with the wireless temperature sensor; a signal receiving means for receiving a signal by the antenna; and the signal reception It means a chamber temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the read said storage case the signal received by the in-compartment temperature control means, the lowermost end vicinity with the lowermost vicinity product reaches the set temperature The capacity control of the cooling means or the heating means and the air volume control of the internal fan are performed so that a temperature difference occurs between the product and the intermediate product, and the wireless temperature sensor includes a control chip incorporating the temperature sensor, A transmission / reception loop antenna pattern, and an induced voltage generated in the transmission / reception loop antenna pattern by radio waves transmitted from the antenna is used as an operating power source, and temperature is measured in response to transmission from the antenna. And vending machine.
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