Personalized cosmetic manufacturing and selling machine and cosmetic manufacturing and selling method using the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a personalized cosmetic manufacturing / selling machine, and a cosmetic manufacturing / selling method using the same. The object of the present invention is to automatically produce and sell cosmetics suitable for the skin of various consumers in a safe and clean state. To this end, the cosmetic manufacturing / selling machine according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a housing (100); a raw material supply unit (200) for supplying liquid cosmetic raw materials; a container supply unit (300) for supplying cosmetic containers; a raw material injection unit (600) for injecting cosmetic raw materials into the containers; a multi-joint robot arm (400) for picking up the containers from the container supply unit (300) and placing the containers at predetermined positions; a stirrer (700) for stirring the cosmetic raw materials injected into the containers; and a cosmetic outlet (191) for discharging the manufactured cosmetics to the outside of the housing (100). The raw material supply unit (200) comprises: a plurality of raw material bags (220) filled with liquid cosmetic raw materials; a plurality of hooks (280) for hanging upper portions of the respective raw material bags (220); a plurality of residual amount check weighing elements (210) disposed above the respective hooks (280) and sensing residual amounts of the raw materials in the respective raw material bags (220); a plurality of pumps for transferring the raw materials present inside the raw material bags (220) to the raw material injection unit (600); and a plurality of driving motors for driving the respective pumps.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a personalized cosmetic manufacturing and selling machine installed in the form of a vending machine at an airport, a port, a department store, a shopping center, etc., and a cosmetic manufacturing and selling method using the same. More particularly, the present application relates to a personalized cosmetic manufacturing and selling machine capable of preventing impurities from being mixed into cosmetics by supplying raw materials of cosmetics in a bag and supplying a container of the cosmetics having a container body and a cap fastened to each other, capable of integrally managing corresponding manufacturing devices with a remote central control device, and capable of notifying a manufacturing device manager of a shortage of raw materials and occurrence of an abnormal condition in the corresponding manufacturing device in real time via a mobile terminal or the like, and a cosmetic manufacturing and selling method using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, cosmetics are mass-produced by cosmetic manufacturers and sold to consumers via beauty-related stores. In addition, cosmetics can only be manufactured by those who have certain manufacturing and quality control facilities and obtain permission from authorities.

[0003] However, it can be said that cosmetic manufacturers are practically impossible to manufacture cosmetics taking into account the preferences and skin characteristics of numerous consumers.

[0004] As a result, cosmetic manufacturers tend to manufacture cosmetics so that problems such as skin problems do not occur, which limits the ability to meet various needs of consumers. Therefore, consumers feel inconvenience when looking for and purchasing cosmetics suitable for their own skin.

[0005] Recently, in order to manage acne, wrinkles, scars, color spots, etc., functional cosmetics obtained by adding specific ingredients to cosmetics are manufactured and sold.

[0006] However, the above-mentioned functional cosmetics are difficult to meet all the needs of consumers having different skin characteristics.

[0007] In order to solve this problem, a personalized cosmetic manufacturing device that allows consumers to directly manufacture cosmetics suitable for their skin characteristics has been proposed.

[0008] As an example, a "personalized cosmetic manufacturing device" is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-2211803.

[0009] The above-described conventional cosmetic manufacturing apparatus includes a robot arm, a container supply unit for supplying a cosmetic container, a nozzle portion for injecting a cosmetic raw material into the cosmetic container, a transfer portion for transferring the cosmetic container to the nozzle portion, a cap supply portion for supplying a cap of the cosmetic container, a stirring portion for stirring the cosmetic raw material in the cosmetic container, and a worktable having an upper plate and a space below the upper plate.

[0010] The container supply portion, the nozzle portion, the transfer portion, the cap supply portion, and the stirring portion are arranged around the robot arm. The cosmetic container is sequentially moved to the container supply portion, the transfer portion, and the stirring portion by the robot arm.

[0011] According to the above-described conventional cosmetic manufacturing apparatus, there is an advantage in that a cosmetic suitable for a skin condition of a consumer can be manufactured. However, the conventional cosmetic manufacturing apparatus has the following problems.

[0012] First, the respective cosmetic raw materials are stored in raw material containers and are supplied from the raw material storage containers. Therefore, when the raw materials are consumed, the raw materials must be filled into the raw material storage containers one by one. In this process, impurities can be mixed or air oxidation can occur.

[0013] In addition, since the raw material storage containers are disposed in a lower portion of the housing, it is inconvenient to visually check the amount of the remaining raw materials, and the remaining amount of the raw materials must be periodically checked.

[0014] In addition, even when the operation of the raw material injection pump is stopped, the solution remaining in the raw material supply tube flows to the injection nozzle for a certain period of time.

[0015] Therefore, when the cosmetic container is moved to the next injection nozzle after a type of cosmetic raw material is injected, the raw material solution remaining in the previous raw material supply tube and the injection nozzle is leaked, thereby contaminating the surroundings of the raw material injection portion.

[0016] In order to prevent this problem, it is necessary to move the cosmetic container to the next nozzle after the operation of the raw material injection pump is stopped and the remaining raw material in the injection nozzle is completely dropped. In this case, the cosmetic manufacturing time is prolonged.

[0017] In addition, since the cosmetic container and the cap are separately supplied into the housing, impurities can be mixed into the cosmetic container.

[0018] Therefore, it is difficult to satisfy the cosmetic manufacturing standards prescribed in relevant laws and regulations, and there is a difficulty in quality control. SUMMARY

[0019] In view of the problems inherent in the related art, an object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of automatically manufacturing and selling a cosmetic suitable for the skin of various consumers in a safe and clean state.

[0020] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of reliably preventing the mixing of impurities when replenishing raw materials.

[0021] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of preventing raw materials remaining in a previous raw material supply pipe and a nozzle from leaking when a cosmetic container is moved to a next nozzle after a type of cosmetic raw material is injected into the cosmetic container, thereby contaminating the surrounding environment.

[0022] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of eliminating the need to check the remaining amount of a corresponding raw material one by one and enabling real-time grasping of the remaining amount of the corresponding raw material at a remote location.

[0023] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of grasping the condition of a consumer's skin and manufacturing a cosmetic suitable for the condition of the consumer's skin.

[0024] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of allowing a consumer to visually check a cosmetic manufacturing process.

[0025] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of maintaining a constant temperature inside a housing and improving the cleanliness of air in a personalized cosmetic manufacturing vending machine.

[0026] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of satisfying cosmetic manufacturing standards prescribed in relevant laws and regulations.

[0027] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of enabling determination of raw materials suitable for a user's skin and a mixing ratio thereof by using skin-related data stored in a remote server.

[0028] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of integrally managing a plurality of cosmetic manufacturing devices from a remote central control device.

[0029] Another object of the present application is to provide a technology capable of allowing a manager managing a corresponding cosmetic manufacturing device to real-time grasp the occurrence of a shortage of raw materials and abnormal situations.

[0030] To achieve these objects, there is provided a personalized cosmetic manufacturing vending machine including a housing, a raw material supply part provided inside the housing and configured to supply a raw material of a liquid cosmetic, a container supply part configured to supply a container of a cosmetic, a raw material injection part configured to inject the raw material into the container, an articulated robot configured to pick up the container from the container supply part and place the container at a predetermined position, a stirrer configured to stir the raw material injected into the container, and a cosmetic outlet configured to discharge the manufactured cosmetic to the outside of the housing, wherein the raw material supply part includes a plurality of raw material bags containing the raw material, a plurality of hooks configured to hold an upper portion of the raw material bag, a plurality of residual amount check weighing elements provided on an upper portion of the hook to detect a residual amount of the raw material in the raw material bag, a plurality of pumps configured to deliver the raw material in the raw material bag to the raw material injection part through a raw material supply pipe, and a plurality of driving motors configured to drive the pumps.

[0031] In the machine, the raw material injection part can include a residual prevention device configured to prevent the raw material from remaining in the raw material supply pipe after the supply of the raw material is completed.

[0032] In the machine, a control part and a communication device can be provided inside the housing, and the control part and the communication device are connected with a remote central control device via wireless communication, and the central control device can be configured to integrally manage a plurality of cosmetic manufacturing vending machines at remote locations.

[0033] In the machine, the raw material injection part can include a plurality of injection nozzles respectively connected to the raw material bags via the raw material supply pipe and configured to inject the raw material into the container, a container transfer member provided below the injection nozzles and configured to transfer an empty container, a liquid amount sensing weighing element provided above the container transfer member and configured to detect an amount of the raw material injected into the container, and a container detection sensor configured to detect the container seated on the container transfer member.

[0034] In the machine, the container supply part can include a case loading part configured to accommodate a plurality of cases loaded with a plurality of containers, a case conveying device configured to convey the cases loaded with the containers in a horizontal direction, a case discharge device configured to push the empty cases to one side from the case loading part, and a container erecting member configured to erect the fallen containers at a lower end of each of the cases.

[0035] The machine can further include a cap separation / fastening device configured to separate a cap fastened to a container body, and then fasten the cap to the container body after the raw material is injected into the container body.

[0036] In the machine, the cap separation / fastening device can include a cap separation / fastening part configured to separate and fasten the cap after the container picked up by the gripper of the articulated robot is seated on the cap separation / fastening part, and a cap storage part configured to temporarily store the cap separated from the container body.

[0037] In the machine, the stirrer can include a main shaft, an outer gear assembled with the main shaft at a lower portion of the main shaft, a motor configured to rotate the outer gear, an inner gear assembled on an inner circumferential surface of the outer gear to perform planetary motion, and a container fixing member provided above the inner gear such that the container is seated on the container fixing member in an inclined manner, and the container fixing member can be configured to stir the raw material in the container while performing rotation and revolution.

[0038] In the machine, a wireless skin measurement device configured to detect a skin condition by contacting a skin of a consumer, and a camera configured to recognize a face can be provided in front of the housing.

[0039] In the machine, an air conditioning sterilization part can be provided above the housing.

[0040] In the machine, the air conditioning sterilization part can include a blower fan, an air conditioner, a plasma ion generator, a heater, and an ozone filter.

[0041] In the machine, the air conditioning sterilization part can further include an internal observation camera and an illumination device.

[0042] Also provided is a method of manufacturing and selling a customized cosmetic product, the method including: (a) measuring a skin condition by bringing a skin measuring device provided at a front side of a housing into contact with a consumer's skin; (b) selecting and supplying a cosmetic raw material suitable for the consumer's skin; (c) supplying a container; (d) injecting the cosmetic raw material into the container; (e) stirring the raw material injected into the container; and (f) discharging a cosmetic product from the housing, wherein, in step (a), information obtained by measuring a consumer's skin condition with a wireless skin measuring device and recognizing the consumer's face with a camera is transmitted to a remote central control device, and the central control device determines a composition and an injection amount of the raw material suitable for the consumer's skin characteristics using skin-related data stored in a server, and then transmits the composition and the injection amount of the raw material suitable for the consumer's skin characteristics wirelessly to a control portion of a cosmetic product manufacturing and selling machine.

[0043] In the method, in step (a), the consumer can be allowed to directly select a type and a composition of a desired cosmetic product on a touch screen provided at a front side of the housing.

[0044] In the method, in step (b), the central control device can be allowed to grasp a remaining amount of each of the raw materials in each of the raw material bags in real time.

[0045] In the method, in step (b), if the remaining amount of each of the raw materials in each of the raw material bags is less than a predetermined amount, or if an abnormality is detected in the cosmetic product manufacturing and selling machine, the central control device can transmit an alarm signal to a mobile terminal of a manager of the cosmetic product manufacturing and selling machine.

[0046] In the method, in step (b), after the raw material is injected into the container, the raw material can be prevented from remaining in a raw material supply pipe and an injection nozzle by a dead space prevention device.

[0047] In the method, when the container is supplied into the housing in step (c), the container can be supplied in a state in which the container is loaded onto a case having a cap fastened to a container body.

[0048] In the method, in step (d), the raw material can be injected into the container in a correct amount by a liquid amount sensing load cell provided in the raw material injection portion.

[0049] In the method, step (c) can include separating the container body and the cap from each other, and the act of separating the container body and the cap can include: (c-1) placing the container having the container body and the cap fastened to each other on a cap separation / fastening portion, and then rotating the container body clockwise to separate the cap; (c-2) placing the separated cap on a cap storage portion; and (c-3) placing the container body on a container transfer member of a raw material injection portion.

[0050] In the method, step (d) can include fastening the cap to the container body, and the act of fastening the cap to the container body can include: (d-1) after the raw material is injected into the container, returning the container body into which the raw material is injected to the cap separation / fastening portion; (d-2) picking up the cap from the cap storage portion, placing the cap on an upper portion of the container body in the cap separation / fastening portion, and rotating the container body counterclockwise to fasten the cap to the container body; and (d-3) placing the container on a container fixing member of a stirrer.

[0051] In the method, in step (e), the raw material in the container can be stirred by a combination of rotation and revolution of the container fixing member.

[0052] According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically manufacture and sell high-quality cosmetics suitable for the skin of various consumers in a safe and clean state.

[0053] Further, by supplying each cosmetic raw material in the form of a bag, it is possible to reliably prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the container and to prevent air oxidation that can otherwise occur when the raw material is replenished.

[0054] Further, by providing a stagnation prevention device in the raw material injection portion, it is possible to prevent a raw material solution from remaining in the raw material supply pipe and the injection nozzle after the raw material is injected into the container.

[0055] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the raw material remaining in the previous raw material supply pipe and the injection nozzle from leaking and contaminating the surrounding environment when the container is moved to the next nozzle after one type of cosmetic raw material is injected into the container.

[0056] In addition, by providing a weighing element on the upper portion of each raw material bag, it is possible to automatically grasp the remaining amount of the raw material, and the remaining amount of each raw material can be grasped in real time even at a remote location.

[0057] Further, by using a transparent window provided in the raw material supply portion, it is possible to visually check the remaining amount of the raw material.

[0058] Further, by supplying a container having a cap placed on a container body, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the container.

[0059] Further, by supplying the containers while loading the containers onto the box in a lying state, many containers can be supplied at a time.

[0060] Further, by rotating the stirrer by means of a combination of a rotational motion and a turning motion, the mixing performance of the raw materials can be improved, and the stirring time can be shortened.

[0061] Further, by recognizing the skin condition of the consumer by means of a wireless skin measuring instrument and a camera, cosmetics suitable for the skin of each person can be manufactured.

[0062] Further, it is possible to allow the consumer to directly select the type and ingredients of the cosmetics suitable for their skin by means of a menu on the touch screen.

[0063] Further, since the consumer can directly check the manufacturing process of the cosmetics with the naked eye, interest in the cosmetics can be generated, and the purchase of the cosmetics can be promoted.

[0064] Further, by providing an air conditioner and a sterilizer in the housing, the cleanliness of the inside of the housing can be improved, and a constant temperature can be maintained at any time.

[0065] Further, the cosmetics manufacturing standards prescribed by relevant laws and regulations can be satisfied.

[0066] Further, by connecting each manufacturing device to a server storing skin condition data, the best cosmetics suitable for the skin of the consumer can be manufactured.

[0067] Further, a plurality of cosmetic manufacturing devices can be effectively managed by a remote central control device.

[0068] Further, by wirelessly connecting the central control device and the mobile terminal of the manager, it is possible to allow the manager of each manufacturing device to grasp and quickly respond to situations such as a shortage of raw materials, an abnormality in the device, and the like in real time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0069] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the overall cosmetic manufacturing device according to the present application.

[0070] Figure 2 is a configuration diagram for explaining each configuration of the cosmetic manufacturing device according to the present application.

[0071] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control unit according to the present application.

[0072] Figure 4 is a diagram showing a method of connecting the cosmetic manufacturing device and the central control device according to the present application.

[0073] Figure 5is a perspective view showing a raw material supply unit and a raw material injection unit according to the present application.

[0074] Figure 6 is a front view showing a raw material supply unit and a raw material injection unit according to the present application.

[0075] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a raw material injection unit of a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to the present application.

[0076] Figure 8 is a diagram showing a stagnation preventing apparatus according to the present application.

[0077] Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a container supply unit according to the present application.

[0078] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a container supply unit according to the present application.

[0079] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a container according to the present application is accommodated in a case.

[0080] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing a rear surface of a container supply unit according to the present application.

[0081] FIGS. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing a process of separating and combining a container body and a cap in a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to the present application.

[0082] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a stirrer according to the present application.

[0083] Figure 15 is a perspective view showing a lower part of a stirrer according to the present application.

[0084] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a stirrer according to the present application.

[0085] Figure 17 is a diagram showing a rotational motion and a turning motion of a stirrer according to the present application.

[0086] Figure 18 is a perspective view showing an upper part of a stirrer according to the present application.

[0087] Figure 19 is a front view showing a state in which a door in a cosmetic manufacturing apparatus according to the present application is opened.

[0088] Figure 20 is a diagram showing an air cooling sterilization unit according to the present application.

[0089] Figure 21This is a diagram used to explain the configuration of the air conditioning sterilization unit according to the present invention.

[0090] Figure 22 This is a perspective view showing the air conditioning sterilization unit according to the present invention.

[0091] Figure 23 This is a perspective view showing the cap separation / fastening device according to the present invention.

[0092] Figure 24 This is a cross-sectional view showing the cover separation / fastening device according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0093] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0094] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the personalized cosmetic manufacturing and sales machine (hereinafter referred to as "the manufacturing apparatus") according to the present invention includes: a housing 100; a raw material supply unit 200 disposed inside the housing 100 and configured to supply liquid cosmetic raw materials (hereinafter referred to as "raw materials"); a container supply unit 300 configured to supply cosmetic containers; a raw material injection unit 600 configured to inject cosmetic raw materials into cosmetic containers; an articulated robot 400 configured to pick up cosmetic containers from the container supply unit 300 and place them at a predetermined position; a stirrer 700 configured to stir the cosmetic raw materials injected into the cosmetic containers; and a cosmetic outlet 191 configured to discharge the manufactured cosmetics to the outside of the housing 100.

[0095] The housing 100 includes a unit 190, a raw material supply department 110, a container supply department 120, and a lower door 130.

[0096] In the housing 100, the raw material supply unit 200, the container supply unit 300, the raw material injection unit 600, and the agitator 700 are arranged around the articulated robot 400.

[0097] Furthermore, casters 180 are provided at the lower part of the housing 100, so that the manufacturing apparatus can be easily moved to the desired position.

[0098] The upper surface of the raw material supply section 110 and the upper part of the container supply section 120 are composed of transparent windows.

[0099] Therefore, managers can visually monitor the internal workings of the equipment, and consumers can visually inspect the cosmetic manufacturing process.

[0100] The front side of this manufacturing apparatus is provided with: a touch screen 150, which is configured to allow consumers to select the type of cosmetic, raw material ingredients, payment method, etc.; a camera 160, which is configured to recognize the consumer's face; a card reader 170; a receipt output unit 171; and a cosmetic outlet 191, which is configured to discharge the manufactured cosmetics to the outside of the housing 100.

[0101] Furthermore, in the space below Taiwan 190, such as Figure 3 As shown, the device includes: a control unit 192 for controlling the receipt printer, label printer, barcode reader, card calculator, and each component of the manufacturing apparatus; and a communication device configured for communicating with a remote central control unit.

[0102] In this invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple manufacturing devices are connected to a remote central control unit 900 via a communication network.

[0103] Communication networks can be implemented as wired / wireless communication networks, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), value-added networks (VANs), mobile communication networks (mobile radio communication networks), Wibro (wireless broadband internet), mobile WiMAX, satellite communication networks, etc.

[0104] In addition, the remote central control device 900 is configured to include a server S and a computer C, which store data on the ingredients and composition ratios of cosmetic raw materials related to skin conditions.

[0105] Server S accumulates corresponding data each time a consumer uses the manufacturing equipment. Furthermore, the central control unit 900 is connected to a portable terminal P belonging to the administrator managing the manufacturing equipment.

[0106] Portable terminal P can consist of smartphones, personal communication systems (PCS), global mobile communication systems (GSM), personal digital cellular (PDC), personal mobile phone systems (PHS), personal digital assistants (PDAs), wideband code division multiple access mobile communication systems (W-CDMA), wireless broadband internet (Wibro) terminals, etc.

[0107] Therefore, the remote central control unit 900 can manage each manufacturing unit at a remote location in one integrated manner.

[0108] In addition, when raw materials are scarce or manufacturing equipment malfunctions, alarm signals can be immediately transmitted to each equipment manager, enabling the manager to respond promptly.

[0109] For example, the central control device 900 can detect in real time which raw material is insufficient in each manufacturing device and transmit this information to the manager of the corresponding manufacturing device via the portable terminal P.

[0110] Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to Figures 5 to 8 A raw material supply part of the present manufacturing device will be described.

[0111] The raw material supply part 200 according to the present application serves to supply various cosmetic raw materials and includes a plurality of raw material bags 220 that contain liquid cosmetic raw materials, a plurality of hooks 280 configured to hold upper portions of the respective raw material bags 220, a plurality of residual amount checking weighing elements 210 disposed on the upper portions of the hooks 280 to detect residual amounts of raw materials in the respective raw material bags 220, a plurality of pumps configured to deliver the raw materials in the raw material bags 220 to a raw material injection part 600 through a raw material supply pipe, and a plurality of driving motors configured to drive the pumps.

[0112] The raw material bags 220 are plastic bags that contain raw materials and are provided as many as the number of raw materials to be used. In addition, the number of the residual amount checking weighing elements 210 and the hooks 280 is also provided as many as the number of raw materials to be used.

[0113] For example, when 40 kinds of raw materials are used, 40 raw material bags 220 are supplied in a form of being hung on the hooks 280 provided below the 40 residual amount checking weighing elements 210. This is an application of a method of injecting Ringer's solution to a patient in a hospital.

[0114] Each of the residual amount checking weighing elements 210 detects a decrease in weight of the raw material bag 220 due to use of the raw material and grasps a residual amount of the raw material remaining inside the raw material bag 220.

[0115] The control part 192 provided below the housing 100 informs the remote central control device 900 of a composition of the raw material bag 220 having an insufficient residual amount in real time.

[0116] Then, the central control device 900 informs the manager terminal P of the manufacturing device and the insufficient raw material to the manager of the corresponding manufacturing device.

[0117] Accordingly, the manager of the manufacturing device can quickly replace the insufficient raw material bag 220.

[0118] Since the upper portion of the raw material supply part 110 is formed of a transparent window, the manager of the manufacturing device can visually determine whether the raw material bag 220 is to be replaced.

[0119] In the present application, the raw material injection part 600 further includes a stagnation prevention device 230.

[0120] The dwell preventing device 230 is used to prevent the raw material from remaining in the raw material supply pipe and the injection nozzle 610 after the supply of the raw material is completed. As shown in FIG. 2, Figure 8 The dwell preventing device 230 includes a body portion 231, a bag connecting member 232 configured to connect the body portion 231 and the raw material bag 220, and an injection nozzle connecting member 233 configured to connect the body portion 231 and the injection nozzle 610.

[0121] Inside the body portion 231, a first flow path 231a connected to the bag connecting member 232, a second flow path 231b branched vertically from the first flow path 231a, a third flow path 231c branched vertically from the second flow path 231b, and a fourth flow path 231d configured to connect the first flow path 231a and the third flow path 231c to each other are formed.

[0122] The first ball 240, the first spring 250, and the first sealing member 231e are provided in the second flow path 231b. The second ball 260, the second spring 270, and the second sealing member 231f are provided in the fourth flow path 231d.

[0123] In the dwell preventing device 230, when the raw material is supplied to the injection nozzle 610 by a pump (not shown), the raw material is supplied to the injection nozzle 610 while pushing the first ball 240.

[0124] That is, the raw material is supplied to the injection nozzle 610 through the bag connecting member 232, the second flow path 231b, the third flow path 231c, and the injection nozzle connecting member 233.

[0125] When the operation of the pump is stopped, the first ball 240 returns to its original position due to the elasticity of the first spring 250, so the raw material does not flow to the injection nozzle 610.

[0126] Accordingly, when the container moves to the next injection nozzle 610 after a type of raw material is injected into the container, it is possible to prevent the raw material remaining in the previous raw material supply pipe and injection nozzle 610 from leaking to contaminate the surrounding environment.

[0127] Next, the raw material injection portion according to the present application will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, Figures 5 to 7As shown in FIG. 1, the raw material injection part 600 according to the present application for injecting respective raw materials into the container 310 includes a plurality of injection nozzles 610 connected to the raw material bags 220 respectively via raw material supply pipes and configured to inject raw materials into the container 310, a container transfer member 630 disposed below the injection nozzles 610 and configured to transfer empty containers 310, a liquid amount sensing load cell 620 disposed above the container transfer member 630 and configured to detect the amount of raw materials injected into the container 310, and a container detection sensor configured to detect the container 310 seated on the container transfer member 630.

[0128] The injection nozzles 610 are connected to the respective raw material bags 220 via raw material supply pipes, which are provided as many as the number of the raw material bags 220.

[0129] The control part 192 moves the empty container 310 below the selected injection nozzle 610 so that the selected raw material is sequentially injected into the empty container 310.

[0130] That is, when a plurality of raw materials are selected, the empty container 310 is moved one by one below the corresponding injection nozzles 610 to inject the selected raw materials into the container 310.

[0131] At this time, the liquid amount sensing load cell 620 ensures that the correct amount of raw materials is injected into the container 310.

[0132] Next, a container supply part according to the present application will be described with reference to Figures 9 to 12 FIG. 2.

[0133] The container supply part 300 according to the present application is configured to supply containers for containing cosmetics. The container supply part 300 includes a case loading part 330 configured to accommodate a plurality of cases 320 loaded with a plurality of containers 310, a case transfer device 340 configured to transfer the case 320 loaded with the container 310 in a horizontal direction, a case discharge device 360 configured to push the empty case 320 from the case loading part 330 to one side, and a container erecting member 350 configured to erect the laid-down container 310 at a lower end of the case 320.

[0134] That is, in the present application, as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the container 310 is laid down and loaded on the case 320, and then the case 320 is manually inserted into the case loading part 330.

[0135] In this way, it is possible to load a plurality of containers 310 on the case loading part 330 at a time.

[0136] The manufacturing apparatus further includes a plurality of sensors configured to check the horizontal movement of the magazine 320 and the lowered state of the container 310.

[0137] Accordingly, when all of the containers 310 are discharged from each magazine 320, the empty magazine 320 is automatically pushed aside, and the remaining magazine 320 is automatically moved one click to the side.

[0138] In the present invention, by supplying the container 310 in a state in which the cap 312 is fastened to the container body 311 without separating the cap 312, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the container 310.

[0139] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the manufacturing apparatus includes an articulated robot 400 installed at the center of the table 190 and configured to pick up the container 310 with a gripper 410 and transfer the container 310 to a predetermined position.

[0140] Since the articulated robot 400 itself is known in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0141] Hereinafter, a process of supplying containers from the container supply portion will be described with reference to Figures 10 to 12 .

[0142] In Figure 10 , each container 310 loaded onto the rightmost magazine 320 is allowed to fall down and is seated onto the container erecting member 350. The container erecting member 350 moves by a predetermined distance in the horizontal direction and then rotates by 90 degrees to erect the container 310 into an upright state.

[0143] Then, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot 400 picks up the container 310 and places it on the cap separating / fastening apparatus. When the gripper 410 of the articulated robot 400 picks up the container 310, the container erecting member 350 returns to its original position and the same operation is repeated to bring the next container 310 into a standby state.

[0144] When all of the containers inside the magazine 320 located at the rightmost position in Figure 10 are discharged, the magazine discharge apparatus 360 provided at the right side of the magazine loading portion 330 pushes the empty magazine 320 from the magazine loading portion 330 to the side. Then, the magazine transfer apparatus 340 provided at the left side of the magazine loading portion 330 moves the magazine 320 one click to the right.

[0145] When all of the empty magazines 320 are discharged to the outside of the magazine loading portion 330, a new container 310 is manually inserted into the magazine 320, and then the magazine 320 is inserted into the magazine loading portion 330.

[0146] Next, a device for separating and fastening the cap from the container will be described.

[0147] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 23 and Figure 24 , the cap separation / fastening device according to the present application includes a cap separation / fastening portion 510 configured to separate and fasten the cap 312 after the container 310 picked up by the gripper 410 of the articulated robot 400 is seated on the cap separation / fastening portion 510, and a cap storage portion 520 configured to temporarily store the cap 312 separated from the container body 311.

[0148] As shown in Figure 23 and Figure 24 , the cap separation / fastening portion 510 includes a rotating arbor 550 configured to rotate the container body 311 in a forward direction and a reverse direction, a speed reducer 540 provided below the rotating arbor 550, and a driving motor 530 provided below the speed reducer 540.

[0149] Accordingly, by fixing the lower portion of the container to the upper portion of the rotating arbor 550 and then rotating the rotating arbor 550 in the forward direction and the reverse direction, it is possible to separate the cap 312 from the container body 311 and fasten the cap 312 to the container body 311.

[0150] Further, the cap separation / fastening portion 510 is provided with a plurality of sensors for detecting whether the container body 311 is rotated to separate the cap 312 and whether the separated cap 312 is seated in the cap storage portion 520.

[0151] With the above structure, it is possible to continuously perform the operation of separating and fastening the cap 312 from the container body 311.

[0152] Now, a process of separating and fastening the cap from the container body by the articulated robot will be described with reference to FIG. 13.

[0153] First, as shown in FIG. 13A, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot 400 picks up the container from the container supply portion 300 and then seats the container on the cap separation / fastening portion 510.

[0154] Then, when the speed reduction motor is driven to rotate the container body 311 counterclockwise, the cap 312 is separated from the container body 311.

[0155] Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot seats the separated cap 312 in the cap storage portion 520.

[0156] Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, the container body 311 is positioned on the container conveying member 630 of the raw material injection portion 600.

[0157] After the raw material is injected into the container body 311, as shown in Figure 13D, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot places the container body 311 filled with raw material back onto the cap separation / fastening part 510.

[0158] Then, as shown in FIG13E, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot picks up the cover 312 in the cover storage section 520 and places the cover on the container body 311 disposed on the cover separation / fastening section 510.

[0159] Then, when the geared motor is driven to rotate the container body 311 clockwise, the cover 312 is fastened to the container body 311.

[0160] Then, as shown in Figure 13F, when the gripper 410 of the articulated robot picks up the container 310 and places it on the container fixing member 710 of the mixer 700, the mixer 700 operates to mix the raw materials contained in the container 310.

[0161] Now, refer to Figures 14 to 18 The stirrer 700 of the present invention is described.

[0162] like Figures 14 to 16 As shown, the stirrer 700 according to the invention includes: a main shaft 740; an annular external gear 741 having teeth formed on its inner circumferential surface and assembled with the main shaft 740 at the lower portion of the main shaft; a motor 720 connected to the main shaft 740 via a belt 730 and configured to rotate the external gear 741; an internal gear 751 assembled on the inner circumferential surface of the external gear 741 for planetary motion; and a container fixing member 710 disposed above the internal gear 751 such that a container 310 can be tilted and placed on the container fixing member.

[0163] In addition, the lower part of the container fixing member 710 is equipped with an auxiliary shaft 750, which has an internal gear 751 formed on its upper part.

[0164] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the central axis of the main shaft 740 and the central axis of the auxiliary shaft 750 are displaced from each other. The external gear 741 connected to the main shaft 740 and the internal gear 751 connected to the auxiliary shaft 750 mesh with each other.

[0165] When the external gear 741 rotates through the above structure, the internal gear 751, which meshes with the teeth on the inner circumferential surface of the external gear, rotates around its own axis and revolves around the main shaft 740.

[0166] Various raw materials with different viscosities can be thoroughly mixed by the above-mentioned rotation and throttling, and the mixing time can be shortened to within a few seconds.

[0167] In addition, since the container 310 itself is inclined, mixing of the raw materials can be further improved by the action of centrifugal force.

[0168] On one side of the outer circumferential surface of the container fixing member 710, a clamping lever 760 for firmly fixing the container 310, a clamping cylinder 761 for attaching and detaching the container by operating the clamping lever 760, and a clamping spring 762 for applying an elastic force to the clamping lever 760 are provided.

[0169] In addition, a sensor for detecting the forward and backward movement of the clamping cylinder 761 is provided to ensure that stirring is started when the clamping operation on the container 310 is completed, and the clamping is automatically released when the rotation of the stirrer is stopped.

[0170] The container subjected to stirring is picked up by the gripper 410 of the articulated robot and discharged to the outside of the housing 100 through the cosmetic outlet 191.

[0171] Now, the sterilization part of the air conditioner according to the present application will be described. Figures 19 to 22 The sterilization part of the air conditioner according to the present application will be described.

[0172] The sterilization part of the air conditioner 800 according to the present application is installed on the upper part of the housing 100 and includes a blower fan 810, an air conditioner 820, a plasma ion generator 830, a heater 840, an ozone filter 850, an internal observation camera, and an illumination device.

[0173] Since all of these components are well known in the art, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0174] By using the sterilization part of the air conditioner 800, the temperature inside the housing 100 can be kept constant, and the air inside the housing can be kept clean.

[0175] Next, the process of manufacturing and selling cosmetics according to the present application will be described.

[0176] After the consumer selects the desired type of cosmetic, ingredients, etc., and completes the card payment or cash payment, the wireless skin meter 140 located in front of the housing 100 is taken out and brought into contact with their skin.

[0177] Then, the skin meter 140 measures the skin condition of the consumer and transmits the measurement information to the remote central control device 900.

[0178] In addition, the consumer can directly input information such as skin allergy, and his / her gender and age by touching the menu on the touch screen 150.

[0179] The central control device 900 determines the raw material ingredients and mixing ratios suitable for the skin condition of the consumer by using the data accumulated in the server S, and transmits the information to the control portion 192 of the manufacturing device.

[0180] Then, the control portion 192 of the manufacturing device operates the articulated robot 400 so that the gripper 410 picks up the container 310, separates the cap 312, and then places the container body 311 on the container transfer member 630 of the raw material injection portion 600.

[0181] Then, the container transfer member 630 on which the container 310 is placed moves under each injection nozzle 610 so that the selected raw material is injected into the container 310.

[0182] When the injection of the raw material is completed, the gripper 410 of the articulated robot picks up the container 310, places the cap 312 on the container 310, and then places the container 310 on the stirrer 700.

[0183] In the stirrer 700, the raw materials are completely stirred by a combination of rotation and revolution.

[0184] When the container 310 is discharged to the outside of the housing 100 through the cosmetic outlet 191 by the gripper 410 of the articulated robot after the stirring of the raw materials is completed, the manufacturing and sale of the cosmetic are completed.

[0185] A conventional personalized cosmetic manufacturing and vending machine is of a type that supplies a liquid cosmetic raw material into a raw material container and fills a raw material container having insufficient raw material with new raw material. The cosmetic container is supplied into the housing in a state in which the container body and the cap are separated from each other.

[0186] As a result, in the process of filling the raw material into the raw material container, impurities can be mixed and air oxidation can occur.

[0187] In addition, when the cosmetic container moves to the next injection nozzle after one type of cosmetic raw material is injected, the raw material solution remaining in the previous raw material supply tube and the injection nozzle leaks, thereby contaminating the surrounding environment.

[0188] In the present invention, each cosmetic raw material is supplied in the form of a replaceable bag, and it is possible to reliably prevent impurities from being mixed into the container and to prevent air oxidation that can occur during replenishment of the raw material.

[0189] In addition, by providing a stagnation prevention device in the raw material injection portion, it is possible to prevent the raw material remaining in the previous raw material supply tube and the injection nozzle from leaking and contaminating the surrounding environment.

[0190] In addition, since each raw material bag is supplied in the form of being hung on each weighing element, it is possible to automatically grasp the remaining amount of each raw material.

[0191] Further, since each manufacturing device is connected with the remote central control device via wireless communication, the remote central control device can check the remaining amount of each raw material in real time.

[0192] Further, since the central control device and the manager terminal of each manufacturing device are connected via wireless communication, the manager can be informed in real time whether there is a shortage of raw materials and whether an abnormal situation has occurred in each manufacturing device.

[0193] This allows the manager of each manufacturing device to be able to quickly replenish raw materials and promptly perform maintenance.

[0194] Further, since the container is supplied in a state in which the container body and the lid are coupled to each other, and the lid is opened only when the raw material is injected. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the mixing of impurities.

[0195] While the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application as defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A personalized cosmetics manufacturing and vending machine, the personalized cosmetics manufacturing and vending machine comprising: Casing (100); Raw material supply unit (200), which is disposed inside the housing (100) and configured to supply raw materials for liquid cosmetics; A container supply unit (300) is configured to supply containers for cosmetics; A raw material injection unit (600) is configured to inject the raw material into the container; An articulated robot (400) configured to pick up a container from the container supply unit (300) and place the container at a predetermined position; A stirrer (700) configured to stir the raw material injected into the container; as well as A cosmetics outlet (191) is configured to discharge manufactured cosmetics to the outside of the housing (100). The raw material supply unit (200) includes: a plurality of raw material bags (220) containing the raw materials; a plurality of hooks (280) configured to hold the upper portion of the raw material bags (220); a plurality of remaining quantity checking weighing elements (210) disposed on the upper portion of the hooks (280) to detect the remaining quantity of the raw materials in the raw material bags (220); a plurality of pumps configured to convey the raw materials in the raw material bags (220) to the raw material injection unit (600) through a raw material supply pipe; and a plurality of drive motors configured to drive the pumps. Furthermore, the raw material injection unit (600) includes an anti-retention device (230), which is configured to prevent the raw material from remaining in the raw material supply pipe after the raw material supply is completed. Furthermore, a control unit (192) and a communication device are provided inside the housing (100), and the control unit (192) and the communication device are connected to a remote central control unit (900) via wireless communication. The central control unit (900) is configured to manage multiple cosmetic manufacturing and sales machines located at remote locations in one integrated manner.

2. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and sales machine according to claim 1, wherein, The raw material injection unit (600) includes: a plurality of injection nozzles (610) connected to the raw material bag (220) via the raw material supply pipe and configured to inject the raw material into the container (310); a container conveying member (630) disposed below the injection nozzles (610) and configured to convey an empty container (310); a liquid volume sensing weighing element (620) disposed above the container conveying member (630) and configured to detect the amount of raw material injected into the container (310); and a container detection sensor configured to detect the container (310) placed on the container conveying member (630).

3. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and sales machine according to claim 1, wherein, The container supply unit (300) includes: a box loading unit (330) configured to accommodate a plurality of boxes (320) containing a plurality of containers (310); a box conveying device (340) configured to convey the boxes (320) containing the containers (310) in a horizontal direction; a box discharging device (360) configured to push the boxes (320) emptied to one side from the box loading unit (330); and a container standing member (350) configured to stand the folded containers (310) upright at the lower end of each of the boxes (320).

4. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and vending machine according to claim 3, further comprising: A cap separation / fastening device is configured to separate a cap (312) fastened to a container body (311) and then fasten the cap (312) to the container body (311) after the raw material is injected into the container body (311). Furthermore, the lid separation / fastening device includes: a lid separation / fastening section (510) configured to separate and fasten the lid (312) after the container (310) picked up by the gripper (410) of the articulated robot (400) is placed on the lid separation / fastening section (510); and a lid storage section (520) configured to temporarily store the lid (312) separated from the container body (311).

5. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and sales machine according to claim 1, wherein, The stirrer (700) includes: a main shaft (740); an external gear (741) assembled to the main shaft (740) at a lower portion; a motor (720) configured to rotate the external gear (741); an internal gear (751) assembled to the inner circumferential surface of the external gear (741) for planetary motion; and a container fixing member (710) disposed above the internal gear (751) such that the container (310) is tilted and placed on the container fixing member. The container fixing member (710) is configured to stir the raw materials in the container (310) while rotating and turning.

6. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and sales machine according to claim 1, wherein, The front of the housing (100) is provided with: a wireless skin measurement device (140) configured to detect skin condition by contacting the consumer's skin; and a camera (160) configured to recognize faces.

7. The personalized cosmetics manufacturing and sales machine according to claim 1, wherein, An air conditioning sterilization unit (800) is provided above the housing (100). Furthermore, the air conditioning sterilization unit (800) includes a blower fan (810), an air conditioner (820), a plasma ion generator (830), a heater (840), an ozone filter (850), an internal observation camera, and a lighting device.

8. A method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics, the method comprising: (a) Skin condition is measured by bringing a skin measuring device located on the front side of the housing into contact with the consumer's skin; (b) Selecting and supplying cosmetic ingredients suitable for the skin of the consumers; (c) Supply containers; (d) Injecting the cosmetic raw material into the container; (e) Stirring the raw material injected into the container; as well as (f) Discharging the cosmetic from the casing. In step (a), information obtained by measuring the consumer's skin condition using a wireless skin measurement device and recognizing the consumer's face using a camera is transmitted to a remote central control device. The central control device uses skin-related data stored in the server to determine the composition and injection amount of the raw material suitable for the consumer's skin characteristics, and then wirelessly transmits the composition and injection amount of the raw material suitable for the consumer's skin characteristics to the control unit of the cosmetic manufacturing and sales machine.

9. The method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics according to claim 8, wherein, In step (a), the consumer is allowed to directly select the desired type and ingredients of cosmetics on a touchscreen located on the front side of the housing.

10. The method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics according to claim 8, wherein, In step (b), the remote central control device is allowed to monitor in real time the remaining amount of each raw material in each of the raw material bags. Furthermore, in step (b), if the remaining amount of each raw material in each of the raw material bags is less than a predetermined amount, or if an anomaly is detected in the cosmetic manufacturing and vending machine, the central control device transmits an alarm signal to the mobile terminal of the manager of the cosmetic manufacturing and vending machine. Furthermore, in step (b), after the raw material is injected into the container, an anti-retention device prevents the raw material from remaining in the raw material supply pipe and the injection nozzle.

11. The method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics according to claim 8, wherein, When the container is supplied into the housing in step (c), the container is supplied while it is loaded onto a box having a lid fastened to the container body. And step (c) includes separating the container body and the lid from each other, and The action of separating the container body and the lid includes: (c-1) placing the container with the container body and the lid fastened to each other on the lid separation / fastening part, and then rotating the container body clockwise to separate the lid; (c-2) placing the separated lid on the lid storage part; and (c-3) placing the container body on the container conveying member of the raw material injection part.

12. The method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics according to claim 8, wherein, In step (d), the raw material is injected into the container in the correct amount by a liquid volume sensing and weighing element disposed in the raw material injection section. And step (d) includes fastening the lid to the container body, and The action of fastening the lid to the container body includes: (d-1) after the raw material is injected into the container, returning the container body containing the raw material to the lid separation / fastening section; (d-2) picking up the lid from the lid storage section, placing the lid on the upper part of the container body in the lid separation / fastening section, and rotating the container body counterclockwise to fasten the lid to the container body; and (d-3) placing the container on the container fixing member of the stirrer.

13. The method for manufacturing and selling personalized cosmetics according to claim 8, wherein, In step (e), the raw materials in the container are stirred by a combination of rotation and slewing of the container fixing member.

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