ES1290619U - Mineral or spring water vending machine without container (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mineral or spring water vending machine without container, characterized by that it is constituted from a housing (8), with an access door (8'), in which a cistern (1) with refrigerator properties is established, housing (8) in which a purse is integrated (6), means of selection of the volume of water to dose, as well as a amovible hatch (7) that gives access to one or more vending (11) of water connected to the Cistern (1) and governed through electronic control means (5) with means of modulation of the amount of water that is issued, having planned that the tank (1) includes a measurement system (3) of the water level Within the cistern, connected to the media, to which a communications module is linked to the distribution network of the supply company, communications module with GPS, with the particularity that the water dosing system comprises a controllable regulatory valve and Ltching associated with each vending (11). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Bottleless mineral or spring water vending machine

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a vending machine for mineral or spring water without a container, the obvious purpose of which is to offer the supply of a volume of water to users without the need to supply additional containers that constitute a polluting residual element, so that it is the users themselves who fill their own thermos, bottles or personal containers by means of the machine of the invention.

Consequently, the object of the invention is to provide a mineral or spring water supply machine that reduces the use of plastics.

The invention is therefore situated in the food sector and more specifically in vending machines for products by payment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of practical application of the invention, there are known water vending machines from a tap with free access to which payment means for said supply are not applicable, not only because they lack the aforementioned means of payment but also because they do not include means for controlling the dispensed volume.

Furthermore, this type of machine includes a single-use cup supply tank, which implies a constant generation of waste that is clearly undesirable.

The applicant is unaware of the existence of a machine that allows the supply of water by payment in which it is the user himself who has to provide his own container for receiving the water.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The recommended vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging resolves the aforementioned problems in a fully satisfactory manner, based on a highly effective solution.

To do this, and more specifically, the machine of the invention comprises a stainless steel tank with cooling properties that is integrated into a protective casing in which a coin mechanism and means for selecting the volume of water to be dispensed are integrated. of the needs of each user, so that in said casing there is a removable hatch that gives access to a series of water dispensers through which it is possible to fill the thermos or sports bottle of the user and final consumer , dispensers that connect to the aforementioned tank.

The machine has electronic control means associated with an electronic dosing system for modulating the amount of water that is dispensed, the electronic control means being linked in data communication with the coin mechanism, with the product selection means and with the electronic dosing system.

In this way, the total amount of water dispensed made up of one or more doses is carried out in a single predetermined supply operation and programmed by the electronic control means based on the amount of money inserted in the coin mechanism and the selection made. in the selection means, by means of the control carried out on the electronic dosing system from the electronic control means.

The tanker includes a water level measurement system inside the tanker governed from the electronic control means and associated with a GPS communications module for recognition purposes within the tanker's distribution networks that it is pending filled, so that the tank can be filled with tank trucks of the owner or leasing brand.

To do this, the casing will have a hinged door associated with an electronic lock whose access is limited to the owner or lessor company to carry out the filling.

In this sense, the tank will have a mouth with a plug and valve filter for refilling once it has been accessed by authorized personnel.

For its part, the electronic dosing system comprises a flow-regulating valve arranged in the beverage dispenser.

As for the means of electronic control and power supply, these are encouraged through a photovoltaic panel linked to the structure or casing of the device.

The machine also has telemetry means capable of transmitting the data received and generated by the electronic control means to an external computer.

Finally, it only remains to point out that, as is evident, the machine can be manufactured in different sizes and consequently volumes, and can be easily customized through its external casing with the logo and advertising information of the owner or lessor brand.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of its practical embodiment, a set of plans is attached as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of a vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a lateral perspective detail of the device of the previous figure.

Figure 3.- Shows a perspective detail of the casing that participates in the machine of the invention, provided with a hinged door for access to its interior.

Figure 4.- Shows a perspective detail and diametrical section of the tank that participates in the machine of the invention.

Figure 5.- Shows, finally, a perspective view of the photovoltaic solar panel that participates in the machine of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, and especially of figure 1, it can be seen how the vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging is constituted from a casing (8), with an access door (8') folding, inside which a tank (1) with cooling properties is established, casing (8) in which a purse (6) and means for selecting the volume of water to be dosed are established.

Parallel to the casing (8) there is a removable hatch (7) that gives access to one or more water dispensers (11) through which the user can fill the full thermos, bottle or container that they have, dispenser (11) that will be connected to the tank (1) and governed through electronic control means (5) that is responsible for modulating the amount of water that is issued, depending on the signals received from the purse (6) and of the product selection means linked to said coin mechanism, being the total amount of water dispensed in a single predetermined supply operation and programmed by the electronic control means based on the amount of money inserted in the coin mechanism and the selection made in the means of selection.

As can be seen in figure 4, the tank (1) includes a measurement system (3) for the level of water inside the tank (1) governed from the electronic control means and equipped with a communications module with GPS that allow the supply company's distribution network to be warned of its load level in order to fill said tank in an optimized way, avoiding the suspension of services or for it to last as short as possible.

For its part, the electronic dosing system comprises a flow regulating valve arranged in the beverage dispenser (11).

As for the power supply of the different electronic components that participate in the machine, it has been planned that it be assisted by a photovoltaic solar panel (4).

The machine also has monitoring and telemetry means capable of transmitting the data received and generated by the electronic control means to an external computer.

As for the hinged door (8'), it will incorporate hinges (10), a handle or handle (9) and a lock (12), preferably electronic whose access is limited to the owner or leasing company to carry out the filling , counting the tank with a mouth with plug and valve filter (2) for its filling.

In this way it is possible to offer an ecological water supply machine, by respecting the environment, avoiding the generation of large volumes of waste by not offering containers for collecting the volume of water to be purchased, with the user being the one who must contribute personal packaging, which will generate a change in consumer habits that will translate into greater environmental sustainability.

Claims (5)

1a.- Mineral or spring water vending machine without packaging, characterized in that it is made up of a casing (8), with an access door (8'), inside which a tank (1) with properties is established. refrigerators, casing (8) in which a purse (6) is integrated, means for selecting the volume of water to be dosed, as well as a removable hatch (7) that gives access to one or more water dispensers (11) connected to the tank (1) and governed through electronic control means (5) with means of modulating the amount of water that is issued, having foreseen that the tank (1) includes a measurement system (3) of the level of water inside the tank, connected to the electronic control means, to which a communications module is linked with the supply company's distribution network, communications module with GPS, with the particularity that the water dosing system comprise a controllable throttle electrically associated with each dispenser (11). 2a.- Vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a photovoltaic solar panel (4) that determines the power supply means for the different electrical and electronic components that participate in the machine. 3.- Vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes monitoring and telemetry means capable of transmitting the data received and generated by the electronic control means to an external computer. 4.- Vending machine for mineral or spring water without container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the door (8') incorporates hinges (10), a handle or handle (9) and a lock (12), preferably electronics. 5.- Vending machine for mineral or spring water without packaging, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tank (1) has a mouth with a stopper and a valve filter (2) for its filling.