ES1064691U

ES1064691U - Automatic scanner apparatus for self-service (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1064691U
Application number: ES200700134U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Victor M Escalada Llera
Original assignee: Materasturias S L; MATERASTURIAS SL
Current assignee: Materasturias S L; MATERASTURIAS SL
Priority date: 2007-01-23
Filing date: 2007-01-23
Publication date: 2007-04-16
Anticipated expiration: 2017-01-23
Also published as: ES1064691Y

Abstract

Self-service automatic pourer apparatus, of the type which, especially intended for pouring cider but equally valid for any other type of beverage, comprises a hermetic tank (1) which supplies a pump (2) which is controlled by a frequency converter, achieving a balanced pressure and controlled by an electronic pressure transmitter (3) that sends the signals to a control panel (4), being distributed from a second hermetic tank (5) to the water coolers, being poured on a tray ( 8) of stainless steel, in which it has a cup holder (9) suitably inclined, a splash guard (10) of methacrylate and a drain (11), characterized by the fact of incorporating a code reader (12), provided a slot (13) suitable for introducing a prepaid card equipped with a printed bar code, said reader (12) being able to scan the aforementioned barcode, and recognized by an autºmata (14) that incorporates the device and to which said reader (12) is connected, which automaton (14) will activate or not, depending on the corresponding balance, a solenoid valve (15) provided for that purpose, giving way to cider through the spigot (7). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Aparato escanciador automático para autoservicio.Automatic spacer apparatus for self service.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un aparato escanciador automático para autoservicio, que aporta a la función a que se destina una serie de ventajas, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, que suponen una innovadora mejora o alternativa a lo ya conocido en este campo.The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification refers to a spacer apparatus automatic for self-service, which contributes to the function to which destines a series of advantages, which will be described in more detail go ahead, that suppose an innovative improvement or alternative to what already known in this field.

Más concretamente, el objeto de la invención consiste en un aparato escanciador automático, especialmente destinado a escanciar sidra pero que igualmente puede escanciar cualquier otro tipo de bebida, de las que son aptas para ser dispensadas mediante un tipo de aparato con grifo de este tipo, el cual, ventajosamente, incorpora medios que permiten su activación automática mediante la utilización de una tarjeta de prepago, permitiendo así su utilización como aparato de autoservicio.More specifically, the object of the invention It consists of an automatic spacer apparatus, especially destined to pour cider but which can also be poured any other type of drink, of which they are suitable to be dispensed by means of such a tap device, the which, advantageously, incorporates means that allow its activation automatic by using a prepaid card, thus allowing its use as a self-service device.

De esta forma, el cliente o usuario compra dicha tarjeta, pagando el importe equivalente a la cantidad de vasos de bebida (en este caso de sidra) que desea consumir, y posteriormente es él mismo quien, pasando la tarjeta por un lector de códigos de que el aparato está característicamente provisto, se va sirviendo, se "autosirve", los vasos de sidra cada vez que le apetece para él mismo o para sus acompañantes, hasta consumir el saldo disponible en la tarjeta adquirida, pudiendo en tal caso adquirir una tarjeta nueva o recargar la misma.In this way, the customer or user buys said card, paying the amount equivalent to the amount of glasses of drink (in this case of cider) that you want to consume, and later it is he who, passing the card through a code reader of that the device is characteristically provided, it is served, It "self-serve", the cider glasses every time you feel like himself or for his companions, until he consumes the available balance in the acquired card, being able in that case to acquire a card new or reload it.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad y como referencia al estado de la técnica, cabe señalar, que por parte del peticionario se desconoce la existencia de ningún aparato escanciador automático para autoservicio que presente unas características técnicas y de configuración semejantes.Currently and as a reference to the state of the technique, it should be noted, that on the part of the petitioner unknown the existence of any automatic spacer device for self-service that has technical characteristics and similar configuration.

Explanation of the invention.

Así, el aparato que la invención propone, se configura por sí mismo como una evidente novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación ya que a tenor de su aplicación se configura de forma taxativa como una evidente novedad dentro del sector de la restauración, especialmente en el escanciado de sidra, que como es sabido, para la obtención de una bebida de este tipo de calidad, es preciso que dicho escanciado se produzca en unas determinadas condiciones de altura y tiempo, lo que repercute notablemente en la organización del local cuando la aglomeración de gente es importante.Thus, the apparatus proposed by the invention is configures itself as an obvious novelty within its field of application since according to your application it is configured taxative as an obvious novelty within the sector of the restoration, especially in the cider pouring, which is known, to obtain a drink of this kind of quality, is it is necessary that said scaling occurs in certain conditions of height and time, which has a significant impact on the organization of the premises when the agglomeration of people is important.

Para ello, tal como se ha dicho, el aparato escanciador automático que la invención propone, el cual está especialmente destinado a escanciar sidra, pero que igualmente puede escanciar cualquier otro tipo de bebida apta para ser dispensada mediante este tipo de aparato, incorpora un sistema que permite su utilización en modo de autoservicio por el propio cliente, mediante su activación automática con la utilización de una tarjeta de prepago.For this, as stated, the device automatic spacer that the invention proposes, which is especially destined to pour cider, but also you can spare any other type of drink suitable to be dispensed by this type of device, it incorporates a system that allows its use in self-service mode by itself customer, by automatic activation with the use of A prepaid card

Así, el cliente o usuario compra una tarjeta, pagando el importe equivalente a la cantidad de vasos de bebida (en este caso de sidra) que desea consumir, en la que se imprimen los datos correspondientes a dicha cantidad mediante un sistema de código de barras. Posteriormente el propio cliente pasa la tarjeta por un lector de códigos o escáner, de que el aparato está característicamente provisto, activando un mecanismo autómata que pondrá en marcha el escanciador.Thus, the customer or user buys a card, paying the amount equivalent to the amount of drinking glasses (in this case of cider) that you want to consume, in which the data corresponding to said quantity by means of a system of Barcode. Subsequently the client passes the card by a code reader or scanner, that the device is characteristically provided, activating an automaton mechanism that will start up the spacer.

El cliente se va sirviendo, se "autosirve", los vasos de sidra, hasta consumir el saldo disponible en la tarjeta adquirida, momento en el que el lector de la máquina ya no dará orden de activar el mecanismo de puesta en funcionamiento del escanciador.The client is served, "self-serve", cider glasses, until you consume the balance available in the acquired card, at which time the machine reader no longer will order the activation mechanism of the spacer

El nuevo aparato escanciador automático para autoservicio representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new automatic spacer apparatus for self-service therefore represents a structure Innovative structural and constitutive features unknown so far for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva de los principales elementos ocultos que comprende un aparato escanciador automático de sidra.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in perspective of the main hidden elements comprising a automatic cider spacer apparatus.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en esquemática de un ejemplo de realización del aparato escanciador automático para autoservicio según la invención, en la que se aprecian los elementos externos de la misma así como el autómata y la electroválvula que controlan su funcionamiento.Figure number 2.- Shows a view in schematic of an embodiment example of the spacer apparatus self-service device according to the invention, in which they appreciate the external elements of it as well as the automaton and the solenoid valve that control its operation.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente del nuevo aparato, el cual comprende las partes que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the new device, which includes the parts indicated and described in detail continuation.

Así, en tales figuras se puede apreciar como el aparato en cuestión está esencialmente constituido a partir de un depósito hermético (1), al que llega la sidra procedente de los bidones metálicos presurizados en que normalmente se presenta y a los que por medio de unos cabezales ensamblados se les inyecta gas carbónico por un conducto creando un colchón de gas que obliga a la sidra a salir por un segundo conducto (no representados), abasteciendo, dicho depósito hermético (1), a una bomba (2) que comandada por un convertidor de frecuencia, regula la velocidad de giro de la misma según la demanda de la sidra, consiguiendo una presión equilibrada para cualquier rango de demanda, siendo dicha presión controlada por un transmisor de presión (3) electrónico que manda las señales al correspondiente cuadro de mando
(4).Thus, in these figures it can be seen how the apparatus in question is essentially constituted from an airtight tank (1), which the cider comes from from the pressurized metal drums in which it is normally presented and to those that by means of heads assembled carbonic gas is injected through a conduit creating a cushion of gas that forces the cider to exit through a second conduit (not shown), supplying, said airtight tank (1), to a pump (2) commanded by a converter of frequency, regulates the speed of rotation of the same according to the demand of the cider, achieving a balanced pressure for any range of demand, said pressure being controlled by an electronic pressure transmitter (3) that sends the signals to the corresponding control panel
(4).

El líquido, ya a la presión precisa en un segundo depósito hermético (5) es distribuido por las salidas (6) hacia los enfriadores de agua, dentro de los cuales pasa por unos serpentines que logran el enfriamiento de la sidra a la temperatura deseada (no representados).The liquid, already at the precise pressure in a second airtight tank (5) is distributed by the outputs (6) towards the water coolers, within which it passes through coils that achieve cider cooling at temperature desired (not represented).

Para lograr mantener dicha temperatura, se coloca en contacto al conducto de la sidra un tubo de riego de agua fría que llega hasta la espita (7) de salida y vuelve al enfriador en circuito cerrado.In order to maintain said temperature, place a water irrigation pipe in contact with the cider duct cold that reaches the spout (7) and returns to the cooler in closed circuit.

La sidra es escanciada sobre una bandeja (8) de acero inoxidable, en la que dispone de un portavasos (9) adecuadamente inclinado, un protector de salpicaduras (10) de metacrilato y un desagüe (11).The cider is spread on a tray (8) of stainless steel, in which it has a cup holder (9) properly inclined, a splash guard (10) of methacrylate and a drain (11).

Paralelamente, y ya de forma caracterizadora, el aparato incorpora un lector de códigos (12) a través de cuya ranura (13) se introduce una tarjeta de prepago (no representada) dotada de un código de barras impreso, el cual, al ser escaneado por dicho lector (12), es reconocido por el autómata (14) quien activará o no, en función del saldo correspondiente, una electroválvula (15) que dará paso a la sidra a través de la espita (7), señalando además, en un display digital (16), información sobre el número de operaciones realizadas y/o pendientes de realizar.In parallel, and already in a distinctive way, The device incorporates a code reader (12) through which slot (13) a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted equipped with a printed barcode, which, when scanned by said reader (12), is recognized by the automaton (14) who activate or not, depending on the corresponding balance, a solenoid valve (15) that will give way to the cider through the spigot (7), also indicating, on a digital display (16), information on the number of operations carried out and / or pending perform.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más amplia su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, not it is considered necessary to broaden your explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Automatic spacer apparatus for self-service, of the type that, especially intended for spreading cider but equally valid for any other type of beverage, comprises an airtight tank (1) that supplies a pump (2) commanded by a frequency converter, achieving a balanced pressure and controlled by an electronic pressure transmitter (3) that sends the signals to a control panel (4), being distributed from a second airtight tank (5) to the water coolers, being spread on a tray ( 8) stainless steel, in which it has a properly inclined cup holder (9), a splash guard (10) of methacrylate and a drain (11), characterized by incorporating a code reader (12), provided of a slot (13) suitable for inserting a prepaid card with a printed barcode, said reader (12) being able to scan said barcode, and recognized by an aut kills (14) that incorporates the apparatus and to which said reader (12) is connected, which automaton (14) will activate or not, depending on the corresponding balance, a solenoid valve (15) provided for that purpose, giving way to cider through the spigot (7).

2. Automatic self-service spacer apparatus, according to claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a digital display (16), which, by inserting the prepaid card into the reader (12) and by recognizing the automaton (14) , provides information on the number of operations carried out and / or pending with it.