JPH11250345A - Controller for cup type vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To not only shorten the continuous selling time but also to eliminate useless ingredient consumption and to allow a purchase and a vending machine manager to perform effective and also efficient sales by selling stored beverages based on stored discount data within a prescribed time when their quality can be maintained. SOLUTION: A cup type vending machine is provided with a timer 4 which performs time measurement, a setting means 5 which sets discount prices, a storing means 6 which stores a prescribed discount time and the discount prices as discount data, calculation controlling part 7, etc. The part 7 calculates and estimates the number of needed supply cups based on the result values of supply cup numbers in an elapsed data and time zone. Also, an operation signal that stores a needed supply cup number in a storing part 2 through an extracting part 1 is outputted prior to the start of sales in this time zone. At the time of selling beverages, a signal that operates a beverage supplying device 3 is outputted and discount sales are performed based on the discount data stored in the means 6 within a prescribed time when the beverages stored in the part 2 can maintain their quality.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine for a cup-type vending machine for extracting and selling beverages from raw materials.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a control device for a cup-type vending machine of this type, for example, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-52435. According to this, in order to shorten the sales time at the time of continuous sales, the number of cups to be sold in a preset time zone is predicted and the stored beverage remains after a predetermined time. It has been proposed to be disposed of.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, there is an uneconomical effect that the remaining beverage is discarded every time a remaining beverage is generated due to an incorrect prediction of the number of sold cups. There is a risk that reliable sales cannot be ensured.

The present invention solves such a conventional problem. In addition to shortening the sales time at the time of continuous sales, the present invention does not consume wasteful raw materials, and is effective and efficient for purchasers and vending machine managers. It is an object of the present invention to provide a control device for a cup-type vending machine that can sell well.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an extraction apparatus capable of extracting a plurality of beverages from a raw material, a storage unit for storing the beverage previously extracted by the extraction apparatus, In a cup-type vending machine provided with a beverage supply device for supplying a beverage from the storage unit, a timer for counting the time of 24 hours, means for setting the discount amount and the number of drinks, and the discount amount and the number of these drinks Storage means for storing the number and a predetermined discount time as discount data, or free-bend setting means; and storage means for storing the predetermined free-bend time and the availability of the set free-bend time as sales data. The required number of supply cups is calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the day time zone, and the necessary number of supply cups is extracted through the extraction device through the extraction device before the start of sales in this time zone. An operation signal to be stored in the storage unit is output, and a signal to operate the beverage supply device is output at the time of sale, and the beverage stored in the storage unit is stored in the storage unit within a predetermined time capable of maintaining quality. And an arithmetic control unit for selling based on the discount data or the sales data. The arithmetic control unit can improve the accuracy of sales prediction and eliminate the uneconomical effect of discarding the remaining beverage.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an invention according to claim 1 is directed to an extraction apparatus capable of extracting a plurality of drinks from a raw material, and a storage for storing a beverage previously extracted from the extraction apparatus. And a cup-type vending machine provided with a beverage supply device for supplying a beverage from the storage unit.
A timer for counting time, a setting means for setting a discount amount, a storage means for storing a predetermined discount time and a discount amount as discount data, and a storage means for storing the number of supply cups in the overtime period. Prior to the start of sales in this time zone, the operation signal for storing the required number of drinks in the storage unit through the extraction device is output. A calculation control unit that outputs a signal for operating the supply device and issues a discount sale command based on the discount amount data stored in the storage unit within a predetermined time during which the quality of the stored beverage can be maintained. is there. As described above, since the prediction operation is performed with the prediction accuracy in relation to the discount amount and the discount time mainly in the arithmetic control unit and the sales operation is started, wasteful disposal of raw materials is suppressed, and effective beverage sales according to the intention of the vending machine administrator can be achieved. it can.

The invention according to a second aspect is characterized in that means for setting the number of discounted cups is added to the arithmetic control unit of the vending machine. With the calculation control unit as a center, the discount amount and the number of drinks are put into the selling operation with a higher prediction accuracy in relation to the discount time. , And can sell beverages economically and efficiently.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, setting means for setting a free bend in the arithmetic and control unit of the vending machine, and a predetermined free bend time and whether or not the set free bend is stored as sales data. The storage means is added. As described above, since discount sales can be performed based on the predetermined free-bend data, more flexible sales can be performed, and beverage disposal can be reduced, and more economical and efficient sales can be performed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a means for setting a free bend and an arbitrary free bend time in an arithmetic and control unit of the vending machine, and determining whether or not the free bend is possible and the free bend time are included in sales data. Storage means for storing as As described above, since sales can be performed based on arbitrary free bend data, economical and efficient sales can be performed without unnecessary consumption of raw materials.

[0010] Further, the invention according to claim 5 is a method for setting a free bend and setting an arbitrary free bend time in the arithmetic control unit of the vending machine, and determining whether or not the free bend is possible and the free bend time by using sales data. And a display device for displaying during the free bend time of the beverage. Since the display device can be displayed and sold based on arbitrary free bend data in this manner, beverage disposal can be further prevented, and economical and efficient sales can be performed.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes an extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of drinks from raw materials, reference numeral 2 denotes a storage unit for storing beverages extracted in advance by the extraction device 1, and reference numeral 3.
Is a beverage supply device for supplying a beverage from the storage unit 2, 4 is a timer for counting the time of 24 hours, 5 is a setting means for setting a discount amount, 6 is a predetermined discount time and the discount amount as discount data. The storage means for storing 7 is an arithmetic control unit, which calculates and predicts the required number of supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period and calculates the number of required supply cups prior to the start of sales in this time period. Output an operation signal for storing the minute in the storage unit 2 via the extraction device 1, and output a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 at the time of selling the beverage,
Discount sales are performed based on the discount data stored in the storage means 6 within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 can be maintained.

The operation of the control device for a cup-type vending machine having the above-described structure will be described below.

For example, when a cup-type vending machine is installed in a factory, sales may be continuously concentrated by workers during a break. In this case, the required number of supply cups is calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the same time zone in the past, and the beverage for the required number of supply cups is stored in the storage unit 2 before the break. As shown in FIG. 2, when the stored beverage is sold at a discount, the discount amount is set in advance by the setting means 5 (STEP 1). Then, the arithmetic control unit 7 stores the discount amount data (20 yen) and the discount time in a predetermined area of the storage unit 6 based on the setting signal from the setting unit 5 (STEP 2).

In this state, the money sorting apparatus (not shown)
When money is inserted into the, the arithmetic and control unit 7 determines whether or not it can be sold, and if it can be sold, the sale is started (STEP 7).
3) At the same time, a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 is output. The beverage supply device 3 receives the beverage supply signal and performs a predetermined beverage supply operation (STEP 4).

When the supply of the beverage is completed, the arithmetic and control unit 7
Sold when the current time of the timer 4 is set to a predetermined discount time stored in the storage unit 6 from the time previously stored in the storage unit 2, for example, 30 minutes after one hour of storage is set as the discount time. It is determined whether the beverage is within the time (STEP 5). If it is within the discount sales time, a discount amount of 20 yen is refunded according to the discount amount data stored in the storage means 6 (STEP 6).

When the discount amount data is not stored in the storage means 6, the discount sale is not performed.

As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, the discount amount is set when discounting the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 by the setting means 5 in advance in the discount sales, and at the same time, the predetermined discount time is set in the sales data. The number of drinks sold in the past discount time zone is calculated and predicted by the arithmetic control unit 7, and the required number of drinks predicted before the start of the discount sales is stored in the storage unit 2. As a result, the residue of the beverage is reduced and sales can be carried out efficiently.

(Embodiment 2) In FIGS. 3 and 4, reference numeral 5a denotes setting means for setting a discount amount and the number of discounted cups, and 6a stores a predetermined discount time and the discounted amount and the number of discounted cups as discount data. The storage means and 7a are arithmetic controls for calculating and predicting the required number of supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the past discount time zone, and calculating the required supply cup number prior to the start of sales in this time slot. An operation signal to be stored in the storage unit 2 is output via the extraction device 1, and a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 is output at the time of selling the beverage,
Discount sales are performed based on the discount data stored in the storage unit 6a within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 can be maintained.

The operation of the control device for a cup-type vending machine having the above configuration will be described below.

When the number of drinks and the discount amount of beverages stored in the storage unit 2 are set by the setting means 5a in advance (STEP
7) The arithmetic control unit 7a stores the discount cup number data (3 cups) and the discount amount data (20 yen) in a predetermined area of the storage unit 6a based on the setting signal from the setting unit 5a (STEP 8). .

In this state, the money sorting device (not shown)
When money is inserted into the, the arithmetic and control unit 7a determines whether or not it is possible to sell and starts selling (STEP 11).
9) Output a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3. The beverage supply device 3 receives the beverage supply signal and performs a predetermined beverage supply operation (STEP 10).

When the supply of the beverage is completed, the arithmetic and control unit 7a
Is a predetermined discount time stored in the storage unit 6a from the time at which the current time of the timer 4 is stored in the storage unit 2 in advance,
For example, if 30 minutes after storage for one hour is set as the discount time, it is determined whether the sold beverage is in that time zone (STEP 11), and the set number of discounted cups is further determined.
For example, it is determined whether the number of storage cups is the remaining state for three cups (ST
EP12). During the discount sale time or when the number of storage cups matches the number of discount cups, a refund of 20 yen is made according to the discount amount data stored in the storage means 6a (ST).
EP13).

When any discount amount data is not stored in the storage means 6a, the discount sale is not performed.

As described above, in the case of this embodiment, the number of discounted drinks and the discount amount of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 are set in advance by the setting means 5a and stored in the storage means 6a, whereby the stored beverage is stored. Refunds can be made by refunding the discount amount only within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage can be maintained, so that the remaining amount of the beverage is reduced and efficient sales can be performed.

(Embodiment 3) In FIG. 5, 5b is a setting means for setting a free bend, 6b is a storage means for storing a predetermined free bend time and the availability of the free bend as sales data, and 7b is an arithmetic control unit. Then, the required number of supply cups is calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period, and the necessary number of supply cups is stored via the extraction device 1 prior to the start of sales in this time period. The storage unit 2 outputs an operation signal to store the beverage, and outputs a signal to operate the beverage supply device 3 at the time of selling the beverage. Sales are performed based on the sales data stored in 6b.

The operation of the control device for a cup-type vending machine having the above-described structure will be described below.

A predetermined free bend is set for the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 by the setting means 5b in advance (ST
EP14), and the arithmetic control unit 7b stores the free bend data (possible) in a predetermined area of the storage unit 6b based on the setting signal from the setting unit 5b (STEP 15). In the arithmetic control unit 7b, the free bend is enabled (STEP 16), and the current time of the timer 4 is a predetermined free bend time stored in the storage unit 6b from the time when the beverage is stored in the storage unit 2 in advance, For example, it is determined whether it is within the free bend time of 30 minutes after one hour of storage (STEP 17). If the time is within the predetermined free bend time, the sale of the beverage is started (STEP 18), an operation signal is output to the beverage supply device 3, and the beverage supply device 3 receives the signal and performs a predetermined beverage supply operation (STEP 1).
9).

As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, since a predetermined free bend time is set and discount sales are performed, the sales time can be shortened, which leads to promotion of sales, and at the same time, the residue of beverages can be reduced. And sales efficiency can be improved.

(Embodiment 4) In FIG. 6, reference numeral 5c designates a setting means for setting a free bend and an arbitrary free bend time, and 6c a storage means for storing whether or not the free bend is possible and the free bend time as sales data. , 7c are operation control units for calculating and predicting the required number of supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period, and extracting the required number of supply cups prior to the start of sales in this time period. An operation signal to be stored in the storage unit 2 is output via the device 1, and a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 is output at the time of selling the beverage, so that the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 can maintain quality for a predetermined time. The sales are performed based on the sales data stored in the storage means 6c.

The operation of the control device for a cup-type vending machine having the above configuration will be described below.

When the free bend time is set in advance by the setting means 5c (STEPa), the arithmetic control unit 7c stores arbitrary free bend time data (45 minutes) in the storage means 6c based on the set signal from the setting means 5c. The storage is changed to a predetermined area (STEPb). After the storage is changed to an arbitrary free bend time in this way, the arithmetic control unit 7c is in a free bend enabled state, and the current time of the timer 4 is stored in the storage unit 6c from the time previously stored in the storage unit 2. It is determined whether or not any free bend time is within the free bend time, for example, 45 minutes after storage for 45 minutes. If it is within the free bend time, the sale of the beverage is started, and a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 is output.
Receives the signal and performs a predetermined beverage supply operation, but if any free bend is not determined, the operation is the same as that in FIG. 5B, and it is determined that an arbitrary free bend is preferable.

As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, the setting of the free bend of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 and the arbitrary free bend time are set in advance by the setting means 5c, and the storage means 6c
The free bend availability, free bend time, and sales data are stored in the memory, so the range of free bend time setting is expanded, and it is possible to respond to the vending machine installation location and environment, as well as discount sales. Further, it is possible to further promote sales and to improve economical efficiency such as reduction of the residue of the beverage.

(Embodiment 5) In FIGS. 7 and 8, reference numeral 8 denotes a display device for displaying during the free bend time of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2, and 7d denotes an arithmetic control unit, which is used in an overtime period. The required number of supply cups is calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups, and a signal for operating the extraction device 1 for extracting the number of required supply cups is output prior to the start of sales in this time zone. The display device outputs a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 and, based on the sales data stored in the storage unit 6c, within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 can be maintained. Is displayed and sales are performed.

The operation of the control device for a cup-type vending machine having the above configuration will be described below.

The free-bend time is previously set and operated by the setting means 5c (STEPc). The arithmetic control unit 7c stores the free-bend time data (45 minutes) in the storage means 6c based on the setting signal from the setting means 5c. The area is written and stored (STEPd). And setting means 5c
When the user sets the free bend of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 in STEP 20 (STEP 20), the arithmetic control unit 7d stores the free bend data (possible) in a predetermined area of the storage unit 6c based on the setting signal from the setting unit 5c. (ST
EP21).

After the storage is changed to an arbitrary free-bend time, the arithmetic control unit 7c is in the free-bend enabled state (STEP 22), and the current time of the timer 4 is changed from the time previously stored in the storage unit 2 to the storage unit 6c. It is determined whether or not the time is within the free bend time stored in the step (e.g., 45 minutes after storage for 45 minutes) (STEP 2).
3). If the time is within the free bend time, the display device 8 indicates that free bend is in progress (STEP 24), and a beverage is selected and sold (STEP 25), and a signal for operating the beverage supply device 3 is output. And the beverage supply device 3
Upon receiving the beverage supply signal, a predetermined beverage supply operation is performed (S
TEP26).

As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, the setting of the free bend of the beverage stored in the storage unit 2 and the arbitrary free bend time are set by the setting means 5c in advance, and the storage means 6c
, The stored beverage can be sold while displaying on the display device 8 that the beverage is in a free bend state for an arbitrary time only within a predetermined time during which quality can be maintained.
More effective sales promotion.

[0039]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the storage unit is previously stored in the storage unit for the purpose of shortening the sales time at the time of continuous sales based on the sales prediction with higher accuracy through the arithmetic control unit. Discounted sales based on the discount amount data advantageous to the customer can be performed within a predetermined time during which the quality of the stored beverage can be maintained, so that there is no danger of remaining beverages (unsold), and extremely economical and efficient sales can be performed. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, discount sales can be performed based on the number of discounted cups. Therefore, when the storage amount is large, discount sales can be performed earlier than a predetermined time, and sales are promoted. As well as efficient sales.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the sales can be performed based on the predetermined free-bend data, the sales can be promoted more than the discount sales, and the remaining amount of the beverage can be reduced.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since sales can be performed based on arbitrary free bend data, a wide range of sales environments, such as the number of employees at factories, the number of rest hours, the continuous sales time range, etc. can be handled. Sales can be effectively promoted.

Further, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the free bend state on the display device based on an arbitrary free bend data, the customer can be more kind and promote more reliable sales. can do. In general, even if the prediction of the number of cups sold is a little wrong, the remainder of the drink can be greatly reduced, and not only the sales time is reduced by continuous sales, but also the effective sales of beverages according to the vending machine manager's will without unnecessary consumption of ingredients. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a control device of a cup-type vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an operation flowchart of the same.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a control device for a cup-type vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of the same.

FIG. 5 (a) is a block diagram of a main part of a control device of a cup-type vending machine showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

FIG. 6 (a) is a block diagram of a main part of a control device of a cup-type vending machine showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a main part of a control device of a cup-type vending machine showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Extraction apparatus 2 Storage part 3 Beverage supply apparatus 4 Timer 5, 5a, 5b, 5c Setting means 6, 6a, 6b, 6c Storage means 7, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d Operation control part 8 Display device

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of beverages from a raw material, a storage unit for storing a beverage previously extracted by the extraction device, and a beverage supply device for supplying the beverage from the storage unit. In a cup-type vending machine, a timer for counting time for 24 hours, setting means for setting a discount amount, storage means for storing a predetermined discount time and the discount amount as discount data, Operation of calculating and predicting the required number of supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups, and storing the required number of drinks in the storage unit via the extraction device prior to the start of sales in this time zone. And outputting a signal for operating the beverage supply device at the time of sale, based on the discount data stored in the storage means within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit can be maintained. A control device for a cup-type vending machine, comprising a calculation control unit for carrying out discount sales. 2. An extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of beverages from a raw material, a storage unit for storing a beverage previously extracted by the extraction device, and a beverage supply device supplying the beverage from the storage unit. In a cup-type vending machine, a timer for counting time for 24 hours, setting means for setting a discount amount and the number of cups to be discounted, a predetermined discount time and the discount amount,
Storage means for storing the number of discounted cups as discount data; calculating and predicting the number of required supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period; Outputs an operation signal for storing a number of drinks in the storage unit via the extraction device, and outputs a signal for operating the beverage supply device at the time of sale so that the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit can be maintained. A control device for a cup-type vending machine, comprising an arithmetic control unit for performing a discount sale based on the discount data stored in the storage means within a predetermined time. 3. An extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of drinks from a raw material, a storage unit for storing a beverage previously extracted by the extraction device, and a beverage supply device for supplying the beverage from the storage unit. In a cup-type vending machine, a timer for counting the time of 24 hours, setting means for setting free bend, storage means for storing a predetermined free bend time and whether or not the free bend is possible as sales data,
The required number of supply cups is calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the past day time zone, and the necessary number of supply cups is stored in the storage unit via the extraction device before the start of sales in this time period. An operation signal to be stored is output, and at the time of sale, a signal to operate the beverage supply device is output, and the sales data stored in the storage means within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit can be maintained. A control device for a cup-type vending machine, comprising a calculation control unit for selling the vending machine based on the vending machine. 4. An extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of drinks from a raw material, a storage unit for storing a beverage previously extracted by the extraction device, and a beverage supply device for supplying the beverage from the storage unit. In a cup-type vending machine, a timer for counting time for 24 hours, setting means for setting a free bend and setting an arbitrary free bend time, and whether or not the free bend is allowed and the free bend time are stored as sales data. The storage means and the required number of supply cups are calculated and predicted based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period,
Prior to the start of sales in this time slot, an operation signal for storing the required number of serving cups in the storage unit through the extraction device is output, and a signal for operating the beverage supply device is output at the time of selling the beverage, and the storage is performed. A control device for a cup-type vending machine, comprising a calculation control unit for selling the beverage stored in the unit within a predetermined time during which quality can be maintained, based on the sales data stored in the storage unit. 5. An extraction device capable of extracting a plurality of beverages from a raw material, a storage unit for storing a beverage previously extracted by the extraction device, and a beverage supply device for supplying the beverage from the storage unit. In a cup-type vending machine, a timer for counting time for 24 hours, setting means for setting a free bend and setting an arbitrary free bend time, and whether or not the free bend is allowed and the free bend time are stored as sales data. Storage means, a display device for displaying during the free bend time of the beverage stored in the storage unit, and calculating and predicting the required number of supply cups based on the actual value of the number of supply cups in the overtime period, Prior to the start of sales in a time zone, an operation signal for storing the required number of serving cups in the storage unit through the extraction device is output, and a signal for operating the beverage supply device at the time of selling the beverage. A calculation control unit for outputting a product and displaying the display device for sale within a predetermined time during which the quality of the beverage stored in the storage unit can be maintained, based on the sales data stored in the storage unit. A control device for a cup-type vending machine, characterized in that: