RU2809467C1 - Device for selling goods - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: vending machines.

SUBSTANCE: claimed device relates to devices for retail trade, namely vending machines. The technical result of the claimed solution is to increase the range of goods sold. The technical result is achieved due to the fact that a device for selling goods, consisting of a housing in which a system for storing goods is located, a system for dispensing goods placed on the body of an interactive screen for selecting goods, a device for paying for goods, characterized in that the device for selling goods contains a device for identifying the buyer, and the body contains a product labelling scanner and storage for unissued goods. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the body of the device for selling goods consists of a protective casing and a retractable part, including a segment of the front wall of the body, an interactive screen and cassettes for storing goods placed on guides. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the device for selling goods contains cassettes placed on guides and a pusher device configured to push the product out of the cassette. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the device for selling goods contains a dividing bar movably fixed in the housing.

EFFECT: increasing the range of goods sold.

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Description

The claimed device relates to devices for retail trade, namely vending machines.

A vending machine is known that contains a computer connected to an information display unit, client and owner access units, a storage unit for issuing goods, as well as a programmable interface unit connected to the computer and at least one unit for storing and issuing goods (RU10911U1, G07F 11/00, published 08/16/1999).

An analogue is also a vending machine containing a housing, a magazine, a mechanism for dispensing goods, a device for receiving/dispensing money, a power source, an autonomous power supply, a processor, a door, a lock, a wireless communication unit, a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, a fourth sensor, a fifth sensor, a sixth sensor, a seventh sensor, wherein the specified store, the mechanism for issuing goods, the device for receiving/dispensing money, the power source, the autonomous power supply, the processor are located in the specified housing, the specified door is connected to the specified housing with the possibility of opening/closing, the specified the lock is located with the possibility of locking the specified door, the specified source of electricity is connected to the power supply of the specified store, the mechanism for issuing goods, the device for receiving/dispensing money, the specified autonomous power supply is connected to the specified store, the mechanism for issuing goods, the device for receiving/dispensing money, ensuring their backup power supply, the specified store is equipped with the specified first sensor, the specified mechanism for dispensing goods is equipped with the specified second sensor, the specified device for receiving/dispensing money is equipped with the specified third sensor, the specified source of electricity is equipped with the specified fourth sensor, the specified autonomous power supply is equipped with the specified fifth sensor, the specified lock is equipped with the specified the sixth sensor, the specified seventh sensor is installed inside the specified housing, the specified processor is connected to the specified first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh sensors, the specified wireless communication unit is connected to the specified processor, a power source and an autonomous power supply (RU64801U1, G06F 17/00, published 07/10/2007).

The closest analogue (prototype) is a vending machine, made in the form of a control module and at least one module for storing and dispensing goods located in the body of the vending machine, wherein the control module contains a microprocessor control unit, the first input-output of which is connected to the first input - the output of the wireless communication unit, as well as a receipt printer and/or fiscal recorder, a bill acceptor and/or a coin acceptor, a device for dispensing change with bills and/or a device for dispensing change with coins, and a device for reading and writing payment cards, connected to a microprocessor control unit, and an uninterruptible source power supply, designed for uninterruptible power supply of the control module, and the storage and delivery module contains, located in the housing of the storage and delivery module, at least one storage and delivery device and an uninterruptible power supply, designed for uninterrupted power supply of the storage and delivery module, characterized in that an acoustic system, a monitor with a touch screen and/or an LCD indicator and a pin pad connected to a microprocessor control unit are introduced into the control module; connected to the input-output of the goods dispensing device, and the second input-output is the input-output of the storage and delivery module and is connected to the corresponding input-output of the microprocessor unit of the control module, as well as a control server, the input-output of which is connected via a computer network to the second input-output of the wireless communication unit of the control module (RU105049U1, G07F 11/00, published 05/27/2011).

Disadvantages of analogues: they do not allow the sale of goods, the sale of which is allowed only to certain categories of buyers; there is no way to control the suitability of goods containing special markings for delivery; As a result, the range of goods that can be sold is reduced.

The technical result of the claimed solution is to increase the range of goods sold.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the claimed device allows the sale of goods, the sale of which is allowed only to certain categories of buyers. In addition, the claimed device allows the sale of goods, the sale of which is permitted only subject to certain conditions for their sale, such as the presence of special markings (for example, the presence of a Digital DataMatrix code of the “Honest Sign” system) or an excise stamp, or scanning of this special marking or verification of its authenticity due to the fact that it is possible to sort the goods into those that can be issued and those that cannot be issued.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that a device for selling goods, consisting of a housing in which a system for storing goods is located, a system for dispensing goods placed on the body of an interactive screen for selecting goods, a device for paying for goods, characterized in that the device for selling goods contains a device for identifying the buyer, and the body contains a product labeling scanner and storage for unissued goods. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the body of the device for selling goods consists of a protective casing and a retractable part, including a segment of the front wall of the body, an interactive screen and cassettes for storing goods placed on guides. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the device for selling goods contains cassettes placed on guides and a pusher device configured to push the product out of the cassette. The technical result is also achieved due to the fact that the device for selling goods contains a dividing bar movably fixed in the housing.

A device for selling goods consists of a housing in which a system for storing and issuing goods is located, as well as an interactive screen attached to the housing for selecting goods, a device for paying for goods, and a device for identifying the buyer.

The storage system consists of guides fixed in the housing, on which cassettes with goods are fixed.

The product dispensing system includes a push device mounted on the guides, configured to push the product out of the cassette, as well as a marking scanner mounted on the push device, configured to read special markings on the product, as well as a chute for delivering the product to the product dispensing window and a product dispensing window , located in the housing. The pushing device with the marking scanner placed on it is electrically connected to a power source and to a data transmission device such as a modem or router. The pushing device is configured to move along one row of cassettes or between two rows of cassettes.

The product dispensing system also includes a dividing bar movably fixed in the housing, and a storage for unissued goods, also located in the housing. The separating bar is connected to a motor, which is connected to a power source and is configured to drive the separating bar and is electrically connected to the data transmission device.

The presence of a housing, a system for storing and issuing goods, as well as an interactive screen for selecting goods and a device for paying for goods contributes to the achievement of a technical result due to the fact that these system elements ensure the functioning of a device for selling goods.

The housing is the base in or on which the remaining elements of the device are placed. The housing can be made in the form of a single rigidly fixed structure or can consist of temporarily connected parts.

A pushing device with a marking scanner provides the ability to scan special product markings. This makes it possible to sell goods that require scanning of the markings and/or verification of the authenticity of the markings. In the Russian Federation, these are goods such as, for example, dairy products, tobacco products and other goods.

Cassettes for goods consist of a bottom and frame made of a vertically positioned frame with the ability to place goods inside it. There is a bar at the top of the cassette. The bar is movable and connected to the frame using a spring, so it can move up or down. Thanks to this, the bar presses the goods to the bottom of the cassette and protects them from falling out. Storing goods in separate cassettes allows you to store different types of goods at the same time and issue exactly the product that the buyer chooses, that is, it ensures an increase in the range of goods.

A buyer identification device allows you to sell goods whose sale is limited to certain categories of buyers. For example, selling products only to people over a certain age, or selling medicines that can only be sold with a prescription.

An interactive screen is a device designed to input and receive information and respond to touch. This could be, for example, a touch display or a touch screen monitor. The interactive screen is electrically connected to a power source and a data transmission device.

The device for paying for goods can be a terminal for paying for goods, or a bill acceptor, or a coin acceptor, or a device for contactless payment by electronic means of payment (for example, a terminal with NFC payment capabilities), or a QR code scanner for paying for goods with digital currency, or any of these devices in different combinations with each other. The payment device is located in the housing.

The buyer identification device consists of a video camera and a scanner located on the body. The video camera and scanner are electrically connected to a power source and to a data transmission device. The data transmission device is located in the housing.

The interactive screen, the device for paying for goods, the device for issuing goods and the device for identifying the buyer can be connected to both the electrical network and the battery to ensure their operation. The interactive screen, the device for paying for goods, the device for issuing goods and the device for identifying the buyer are electrically connected to the control unit located in the housing. The control unit is configured to transmit data to the server.

The product dispensing system, which includes a dividing bar fixed in the housing and storage for unissued goods, makes it possible not to issue to the buyer goods that have not passed the verification when scanning the label.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing is made in the form of two or more elements that are temporarily connected to each other. For example, the body may consist of three parts. The first part is a protective casing having side, rear and top walls. Inside this casing there are two other retractable vertically oriented parts of the housing: a segment of the front wall of the housing with an interactive screen and a system for storing and dispensing goods attached to it on the rear side, as well as a segment of the front wall of the housing with a device for paying for goods and a device for identification placed in it buyer. Both parts of the front wall of the housing are moved into and out of the casing due to wheels located in their lower part, and are fixed inside the casing using a lock or other fixation system.

The housing can be made of two parts, temporarily connected to each other. The first part is a protective casing having side, rear and top walls and connected to a part of the front wall of the housing with a device for paying for goods and a device for identifying the buyer located in it. The second part of the housing is a part of the front wall of the housing with an interactive screen and a system for storing and dispensing goods attached to it on the rear side.

Making the case consisting of two or three parts allows you to increase the range of goods sold, since in this case access to the storage system is provided from different sides. This allows you to place cassettes for issuing goods in two rows by placing a device for selecting the desired product between them, since by pulling out part of the front wall of the case with an interactive screen and a system for storing and issuing goods attached to it on the back side, you can gain access to the storage system for goods from any sides except the front wall. This allows you to store items that require separate storage or placement separately. For example, during storage, medicines are placed separately in strict accordance with toxicological or pharmacological groups, and medical products should be stored separately by groups: rubber products, plastic products, dressings and auxiliary materials, medical equipment products. Similarly, some food products and household chemicals must be stored separately.

An example of the implementation of the claimed device is shown in the drawings. In fig. 1 shows the claimed device in general form. The image shows a protective casing 1, the left part of the front wall of the housing 2 with an interactive screen 3, the right part of the front wall of the housing 4 with a device for paying for goods and a device for identifying the buyer located in it.

In fig. 2 shows the claimed device at the moment when the left side of the front wall of the case with the interactive screen is extended and there is access to the goods storage system, namely to the cassettes 5 placed on the guides 6. The image also shows the dividing bar 7 and storage for unissued goods 8.

In fig. Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the claimed device, in which the right side of the front wall of the housing 4 with a device for paying for goods and a device for identifying the buyer located in it can be pulled out of the casing.

The operation of the claimed device occurs as follows.

A part of the front wall of the housing with an interactive screen and a system for storing and dispensing goods attached to it on the rear side is pulled out of the casing. The goods are placed in cassettes in a stack in such a way that the bar with the clamping device presses the entire stack of goods to the bottom of the cassette and the goods cannot fall out of the cassette. The cassettes are fixed on guides. A part of the front wall of the housing with an interactive screen and a system for storing and dispensing goods attached to it on the rear side is pushed back into the casing connected to a part of the front wall of the housing with a device for paying for goods and a device for identifying the buyer located in it.

The buyer selects a product on an interactive screen. The interactive screen sends a signal to the buyer identification devices to identify the buyer, as well as a signal to the remote server via the router about the product the buyer has selected.

The scanner captures an image of a document on the basis of which a buyer can buy a product for which certain restrictions have been set for sale, and sends the image of the document using a data transmission device to the server. For example, goods such as tobacco products can only be sold to customers over a certain age. In this case, such a document may be a passport or other identity card.

The camera captures the buyer's image and sends his image using a data transmission device to the server. On the server, the image is processed using software or manually and is compared with the buyer’s photo in the document that was scanned by the scanner. If the photo in the document and the image from the camera match, then a decision is made about the possibility of selling the product to the buyer. If they do not match, then a decision is made that it is impossible to sell the product to the buyer and the process of purchasing the product is completed.

Using a camera and scanner allows you to sell goods that can only be sold to certain categories of people. The scanner allows you to identify and verify a document confirming that a person belongs to this category, and the camera allows you to confirm that the person presenting the document is the person to whom such a document belongs. As a result, the range of goods sold increases, since it is possible to control the sale of goods that can only be sold to certain categories of persons.

When deciding to sell a product to a buyer, the server, using a data transmission device, sends a signal to the device for paying for the product about the amount that the buyer must pay. The device for paying for goods receives payment from the buyer and sends a signal to the server about the need to issue the goods.

The server, using a data transmission device, sends a signal to the labeling scanner about the need to scan the label of the product selected by the user and to the pushing device about the need to move to the cassette in which the selected product is located. The pushing device moves to the cassette with the selected product. A label scanner scans the product label and sends the scanning result to a remote server using a data transmission device. On a remote server, the scanning results are processed software or manually, and a decision is made whether to issue a given product or whether to issue another product. If a decision is made to issue the goods, then a command from the server is given to the pushing device through the data transmission device, setting it in motion once. If a decision is made that it is impossible to issue the goods to the buyer, then a command is given to the dividing bar through the data transmission device, bringing it to such a position that the bar blocks the access of the goods to the goods delivery chute to the buyer and directs the goods to the storage for not issued goods. After this, the pusher device is given a command from the server, which sets it in motion once, and the pusher device pushes the product out of the cassette. This makes it possible to control the issue of goods containing special markings and limit the issue of goods if such markings are missing or damaged or contain information that does not allow the transfer of such goods to the buyer. As a result, the range of goods sold increases, since it is possible to control the sale of goods with special markings.

The claimed device makes it possible to expand the range of devices for retail trade, namely vending machines, making it possible to use them for goods whose sale is limited to certain categories of persons. That is, the claimed device allows one to significantly expand the scope of application of vending machines. Thanks to the application of the claimed solution, it is possible to control the ability of consumers to use the device.

Claims (4)

1. A device for selling goods, consisting of a housing in which a system for storing goods is located, a system for issuing goods placed on the body of an interactive screen for selecting goods, a device for paying for goods, characterized in that the device for selling goods contains a device for identifying the buyer, and in the body there is a pushing device, configured to push the goods out of the cassette, with a product labeling scanner placed on it and storage for unissued goods. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the body of the device for selling goods consists of a protective casing and a retractable part, including a segment of the front wall of the body, an interactive screen and cassettes for storing goods placed on guides. 3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that in the device for selling goods, the cassettes and the pusher device are placed on guides. 4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for selling goods additionally contains a dividing bar movably fixed in the housing.