Sales outlet for gambling tickets

Abstract

Equipment (2) for retail stores, comprising - a base module (20) adjacent to a base plane (AE) and whose extent in a vertical direction (HR) perpendicular to the base plane (AE) is less than the extent of the base module (20) in a lateral direction (BR) parallel to the base plane (AE) and / or than the extent of the base module (20) in a depth direction (TR) parallel to the base plane (AE) and perpendicular to the lateral direction (BR), - a communication module (40) arranged on the base module (20) and comprising a communication device which forms a communication surface (42) angled towards the depth direction (TR) and includes at least one light source, for visual communication with customers, and - a storage module (60) which forms at least one storage compartment (62) which is open in at least one open position in the depth direction (TR), and is arranged on the base module (20) such that the base module (20) is arranged at least partially between the storage module (60) and the support level (AE) and the storage module (60) is offset at least partially in the depth direction (TR) to the communication module (40).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for retail stores. In particular, it relates to a device for retail stores such as kiosks that sell products such as lottery tickets and tobacco products, which require special warning and information notices from the person selling the products to the end customer, notices that vary depending on the region.

[0002] Existing display systems have proven to be disadvantageous. Depending on the product, they require significant assembly effort and extensive manual modifications to meet the required instructions and enable practical product handling. The object of the invention is to provide a sales display system that is universally applicable and space-saving for the sale of the aforementioned products, offering maximum reliability and ease of assembly.

[0003] According to the invention, the device comprises a base module, a communication module, and a storage module. The base module is adjacent to a support surface. The extension of the base module in a vertical direction perpendicular to the support surface is less than the extension of the base module in a horizontal direction parallel to the support surface and / or less than the extension of the base module in a vertical direction parallel to the support surface and perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The communication module is arranged on the base module. The communication module comprises a communication device for visual communication with customers. The communication device forms a communication surface angled in the horizontal direction and includes at least one light source. The storage module forms at least one storage compartment, which is open in at least one position in a horizontal direction.The storage module is arranged on the base module and / or the communication module in such a way that the base module is at least partially located between the forward module and the ground plane, and the storage module is at least partially offset in the depth direction towards the communication module.

[0004] The base module is, in particular, at least substantially flat or plate-shaped and serves to support at least part of the weight of the communication module and / or the storage module. The vertical extent of the base module is preferably at most one-fifth, and more preferably at most one-tenth, of its horizontal and / or horizontal extent. The base module is preferably a base plate or foot plate with foot elements. The base module has, in particular, a plurality of foot elements, which are movable relative to each other, and which connect to the support surface. The support surface is, in particular, a horizontal plane. The base module allows the device to be placed, in particular, on a counter.

[0005] The communication module enables communication, in particular, by providing customers with visual warnings or information. Preferably, the communication module also or alternatively enables the transmission of visual advertising. The communication surface is preferably oriented away from the base module and / or the storage module and, when the device is in use, is specifically oriented towards a customer area or customers. The light source ensures good visibility of the information or advertising for the customers.

[0006] The storage module, with its storage compartment, serves to hold products for sale, particularly lottery tickets. Specifically, these could be, for example, scratch cards or lottery tickets, which are primarily in the form of continuous paper and are to be unrolled and torn off individually. The storage module essentially functions as a ticket dispenser. The storage compartment, at least one of which is designed as a ticket cassette, is preferably open in depth, allowing a salesperson to remove the stored products from the compartment outside the customer area.

[0007] The device preferably comprises a connection for the detachable connection of the communication module to the base module and / or the base module to the storage module and / or the storage module to the communication module. The detachable connection is characterized by the possibility of non-destructive separation and reversible / reconnection of the modules from or to each other. The connection is specifically designed to create such a detachable connection that the connected modules are rigid and immobile relative to each other when connected. Particularly preferably, the connection comprises manually releasable screw and / or snap-fit ​​connections.

[0008] The height of the communication module preferably corresponds to the height of the entire device. The height of the communication module preferably exceeds the height of the storage module, and particularly preferably the combined height of the base module and the storage module. The storage module preferably rests on or is suspended from the base module or the communication module. The base module, the communication module, and / or the storage module preferably have at least substantially the same width. The depth of the base module and / or the storage module is preferably greater than, and particularly preferably at least twice as great as, the depth of the communication module. The at least one storage compartment extends in the opposite direction of depth, preferably to a wall adjacent to the communication module, and particularly preferably by at least 20 cm in the depth direction.

[0009] The connection device comprises at least one first connecting element for connecting the communication module to the base module, the base module to the storage module, and / or the storage module to the communication module. The first connecting element projects from the base module, the communication module, and / or the storage module either in the direction opposite to or in the depth of the module. In particular, the first connecting element is elongated in the depth of the module. The first connecting element projects towards one of the other modules so that it can be fixed to it, for example, by means of two screws. This provides a simple and secure method of connecting the modules.

[0010] The first connecting element is preferably intersected by a connecting plane arranged perpendicular to the depth direction. The communication module and the storage module, and especially the communication module and the base module, abut each other at this connecting plane. Most preferably, each of the three modules touches the connecting plane without the connecting plane intersecting any of the modules. This allows for considerable flexibility in the specific design of the communication module and results in a particularly simple structure.

[0011] The connecting device preferably comprises a second connecting element in addition to the first. The second connecting element is preferably designed and / or arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner to the first connecting element, with the mirror plane being oriented perpendicular to the width direction. The connecting elements are arranged particularly close to the sides of the device to ensure maximum stability.

[0012] The connection device is preferably designed for the transmission of electrical energy, in particular from the base module to the communication module. For this purpose, the connection device preferably has a plug receptacle and a plug to be inserted into the plug receptacle. The plug receptacle and the plug are oriented relative to each other such that the plug is to be inserted into the plug receptacle either against or in the direction of depth. The plug receptacle is arranged, in particular, on the communication module, preferably in a fixed position, and the plug is arranged, in particular, on the base module, preferably in a fixed position, although a reverse arrangement is also possible. The connection device is particularly preferably designed for the transmission of electrical energy such that the plug is automatically inserted into the plug receptacle when the base module and the communication module are positioned relative to each other for assembly, either against or in the direction of depth.The components are moved towards each other in the depth direction. It is a so-called "plug and play" design. The electrical energy is used, in particular, to operate the light source. A cable for connection to a household socket is provided on the base module, although the device preferably does not have a cable. This design makes the installation of the device particularly easy and ensures a reliable power supply, especially for the communication module.

[0013] The communication module is preferably arranged on the base module such that the base module is offset in the depth direction relative to the communication module, and the communication module is particularly adjacent to the base level. This arrangement is achieved in particular by the fact that both modules are adjacent to the connection level. The communication module, like the base module, is also adjacent to the base level. For this purpose, the communication module preferably has a plurality of foot elements that are designed to be positionally variable relative to one another. This design enables a particularly large communication area for conveying information.

[0014] Preferably, the communication module is designed such that the communication surface extends at an angle of more than 45°, particularly more than 70°, and / or less than 90° to the depth direction. The communication surface is particularly flat. The communication surface has a greater vertical extent than horizontal extent. Overall, the communication surface is thus preferably designed vertically and slightly tilted backwards to ensure that customers can be reached with the information or advertising particularly reliably. The communication module is particularly flat such that its depth extent is less than its width and / or height extent.

[0015] The communication module preferably includes a screen for displaying various images, particularly moving images. The screen is preferably an LED flat screen. The screen preferably incorporates the light source and / or preferably forms the communication surface. The screen is particularly preferably 15", 19", or 22". The screen is particularly well-designed as a color screen and can be described as an information and / or advertising screen. The screen preferably includes its own computer unit, a graphics card, and / or an input device for user input. The use of the screen makes the device particularly flexible and adaptable for a wide variety of products offered or advertised.

[0016] The screen is preferably designed as a touchscreen such that touching the screen triggers at least a change in the displayed image(s). The screen is thus designed as a so-called touchscreen, touch-sensitive screen, or sensor screen. Therefore, the screen is a combined input and output device. This design of the screen opens up a wide range of further applications for the device according to the invention. Particularly preferably, the screen is connected to the storage module in such a way that touching the screen triggers the dispensing of a stored product, especially from the at least one storage compartment. The dispensing occurs automatically upon touch.Alternatively or additionally, a touch should preferably trigger the printing of a product, such as a betting slip, order confirmation, or receipt. Ideally, the communication module should also enable cashless payment.

[0017] Preferably, the communication module forms a dispensing opening for a product. This is, in particular, a product stored in a compartment. The dispensing opening is designed such that the product is dispensed, at least partially, against the direction of depth. The dispensing opening is preferably fully enclosed and, more preferably, designed as a slot. This design of the communication module significantly simplifies the operation of the device, as communication takes place in close proximity to the dispensed product.

[0018] Alternatively or additionally to the screen, the communication module includes a picture element arranged in an image reception opening of the communication module to display a static image. In this case, the light source preferably serves to illuminate the picture element. The picture element is arranged in a particularly interchangeable manner to allow the communication module to be adapted to different products. In this case, the picture element itself or a cover element, such as a disc, forms the communication surface. The picture element is a rigid or flexible object, in particular an LED light poster. The communication module has, in particular, a slot opening open in the width direction through which the picture element can be removed and inserted. The picture element is preferably at least partially translucent.As an alternative to the image element encompassed by the communication module, the communication module does not necessarily include the image element, but is designed to accommodate and illuminate it. The image element provides an additional means of communication with the screen, and its use instead of the screen results in a simpler and more cost-effective setup of the device.

[0019] Preferably, the device, in particular the communication module, comprises a motion detector and / or a proximity sensor. The motion detector and / or the proximity sensor are preferably integrated in such a way that they trigger the activation of at least the light source, in particular the screen. Thus, the device is able to react to the actual presence of customers in order to save energy when customers are absent. The proximity sensor particularly comprises a LiDAR sensor. The motion detector and / or the proximity sensor preferably operate using infrared light.

[0020] The storage module comprises at least two, in particular three, storage compartments arranged offset from one another in the lateral direction. Alternatively or additionally, the storage module comprises at least two, in particular five, storage compartments arranged offset from one another in the vertical direction. The storage module preferably has a total of at least 15 storage compartments. This ensures that the storage compartments are optimally designed for storing typical lottery tickets. The at least one storage compartment, in particular the storage module, is preferably made at least predominantly, in particular entirely, of a preferably rigid and / or transparent plastic, most preferably of acrylic.

[0021] The storage module preferably includes a guide element to form the at least one storage compartment. This guide element has a guide surface for unwinding and guiding the stored rolled goods within the storage compartment towards the compartment opening. The guide surface extends in an arc shape in cross-section. Preferably, the guide surface extends in an arc shape over at least 90°, and more preferably over at least 180°. The cross-section is, in particular, perpendicular to the width direction. The guide element is, in particular, to be described as an acrylic curve. Alternatively or additionally to the guide element, the storage module preferably includes a tear-off aid at the compartment opening, associated with the at least one storage compartment, to facilitate the tearing off of the rolled goods, especially lottery tickets.

[0022] Further details and advantages of the invention can be seen in the figures described and schematically illustrated below; they show: Fig. 1 a first device according to the invention in a first perspective view, Fig. 2 the first equipment device according to Fig. 1 in a second perspective view, Fig. 3 a second device according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 4 a storage module of the second equipment device according to Fig. 3 in a perspective view, Fig. 5 a storage compartment of the storage module according to Fig. 4 in a perspective view, Fig. 6 a third device according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 7 a base module and a communication module of the installation device according to Fig. 1 in the assembled state, Fig. 8 the basic module and the communication module according to Fig.7 in a disassembled state, Fig. 9 a fourth device according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 10 a detailed representation of a communication module of the fourth installation device according to Fig. 9.

[0023] Identical or similarly functioning components of the invention are provided with identical reference numerals. The features described below can also lead to further developments of the invention in combinations other than those shown.

[0024] Each of the four illustrated furnishing devices 2 ( Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 6, Fig. 9) comprises a base module 20, a communication module 40, and a storage module 60. The base module 20 borders a horizontal mounting level AE (see example). Fig.2) The extension of the base module 20 in a vertical direction HR perpendicular to the base plane AE is considerably less than the extension of the base module in a horizontal direction BR parallel to the base plane AE and than the extension of the base module 20 in a vertical direction TR parallel to the base plane AE and perpendicular to the horizontal direction BR.

[0025] The following table shows the extensions of the aforementioned modules 20, 40, 60 in the aforementioned directions HR, BR, TR for the illustrated equipment 2 in mm: Altitude HR Latitude BR Depth direction TR Basic Module 20 18 350 305 Communication module 40 474,26 / 550,88 / 617,75 350 110,45 Storage module 60 360,8 350 305

[0026] The communication module 40 has a depth dimension TR of 110.45 mm / 123.99 mm / 135.78 mm at the end facing the support plane AE and a depth dimension TR of 30.56 mm at the end facing away from the support plane AE. The communication surface 42 has a width dimension of 274 mm, 235.4 mm or 186.8 mm.

[0027] The communication module 40 is arranged on the base module 20. The storage module 60 is arranged on the base module 20 such that the base module 20 is positioned between the support level AE and the storage module 60. The base module 20, the communication module 40, and the storage module 60 each border a connection plane VE perpendicular to the depth direction TR (see example). Fig. 7).

[0028] The communication module 40 includes a communication device for visual communication with customers. Regardless of its specific configuration, the communication device forms a communication surface 42 that is angled at an angle α of more than 70° and less than 90° to the depth direction TR (see example). Fig. 3) The communication device also includes at least one light source, which is not shown separately.

[0029] In the first, second, and fourth device 2 according to the invention, the communication surface 42 is encompassed by a screen 44 for displaying moving images, which includes the light source. Depending on the illustrated embodiment, the size of the screen 44 varies, which is preferably designed as a touchscreen. In the fourth device 2 according to the invention, the screen 44 is connected to the storage module 60 in such a way that touching the screen 44 triggers the dispensing of a stored product through one of three dispensing openings 46 in the communication module 40, partially in the opposite direction to the depth TR. The dispensing openings 46 extend elongated in the width BR direction and are bounded by a toothed tear-off aid 52. Fig. 10).

[0030] As an alternative to the screen 44, the communication module 40 of the third device 2 according to the invention has an interchangeable image element 48 ( Fig. 6) Image element 48 comprises an LED light poster for displaying a static image. Image element 48 is to be positioned in an image reception opening 50 of the communication module 40.

[0031] The Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 illustrates the detachable connection of the communication module 40 and the base module 20 of the first device 2. The connection is made by a connecting device with a first connecting element 22 and a second connecting element 30, which are arranged mirrored to each other on the outer sides of the device 2. Fig.Figure 8 illustrates the fully disassembled connection device in an exploded view. In a pre-assembled state of the device 2, the connecting elements 22, 30 are each attached to the base module 20 by means of two screws and protrude from the base module opposite to the depth direction TR. For assembly, the connecting elements 22, 30 are inserted opposite to the depth direction TR into recesses 34 in the communication module 40 and each screwed to the communication module 40 by means of two further screws. In addition to the aforementioned connecting elements 22, 30, the connection device for transmitting electrical energy from the base module 20 to the communication module 40 comprises a plug receptacle 24 and a plug 26, which is inserted into the plug receptacle 24 opposite to or in the depth direction TR, and which is located in the Fig.Figure 8 is simplified, as is the connecting elements 22 and 30. The connecting elements 22 and 30 and the plug 26 are cut off by the connection plane VE in the assembled state.

[0032] The storage module 60 forms 15 storage compartments 62 in each installation device 2, of which three are arranged side by side and five are arranged one above the other (see exemplary labeled Fig. 4) Each storage compartment 62 is open in the depth direction TR. Each storage compartment 62 is formed, among other things, by a guide element 64. The guide element 64 has an arc-shaped guide surface 70, which enables the guide element 64 to unwind and guide stored roll material 66 (see figure). Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) is designed to form a storage compartment opening 68 ( Fig. 5). Reference symbol list 2. Equipment 20 Basic Module 22 first connecting element 24 plug socket 26 plugs 28 cables 30 second connecting element 32 screw 34 Exclusion 40 Communication module 42 communication area 44-inch screen 46 Issue opening 48 image elements 50 image capture aperture 52 Tear-off aid 60 storage module 62 storage compartment 64 Guide element 66 rolls of goods 68 Storage compartment opening 70 guide surface AE Insurgency Level BR Latitude HR Altitude TR Depth Direction VE connection level α Angle of the communication surface

Claims

[1] Equipment (2) for retail stores, comprising - a base module (20) adjacent to a base plane (AE) and whose extent in a vertical direction (HR) perpendicular to the base plane (AE) is less than the extent of the base module (20) in a lateral direction (BR) parallel to the base plane (AE) and / or than the extent of the base module (20) in a depth direction (TR) parallel to the base plane (AE) and perpendicular to the lateral direction (BR), - a communication module (40) arranged on the base module (20) and comprising a communication device which forms a communication surface (42) angled towards the depth direction (TR) and includes at least one light source, for visual communication with customers, and - a storage module (60) which forms at least one storage compartment (62) which is open in at least one open position in the depth direction (TR), and is arranged on the base module (20) such that the base module (20) is arranged at least partially between the storage module (60) and the support level (AE) and the storage module (60) is offset at least partially in the depth direction (TR) to the communication module (40). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by a connecting device for the detachable connection of the communication module (40) with the base module (20), the base module (20) with the supply module (60) and / or the supply module (60) with the communication module (40). [3] Device according to claim 2, characterized by, that the connecting device comprises at least one first connecting element (22) for connection which is fixedly arranged on the base module (20), on the communication module (40) and / or on the storage module (60), and which is arranged projecting in the opposite direction or in the depth direction (TR) and is in particular elongated. [4] Device according to claim 3, characterized by , that the first connecting element (22) is intersected by a connecting plane (VE) arranged perpendicular to the depth direction (TR), which touches the base module (20), the communication module (40) and / or the storage module (60). [5] Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by , that the connection device for the transmission of electrical energy comprises a plug receptacle (24) and a plug (26) to be inserted into the plug receptacle (24) in the opposite or in the depth direction (TR). [6] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication module (40) is arranged on the base module (20) such that the base module (20) is offset in the depth direction (TR) to the communication module (40) and the communication module (40) is in particular adjacent to the support level (AE). [7] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication module (40) is designed such that the communication surface (42) extends in particular by an angle (α) of more than 45°, in particular by more than 70°, and / or by less than 90° to the depth direction (TR). [8] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication module (40) includes a screen (44) for displaying different, especially moving, images, which includes the light source and forms the communication surface (42). [9] Device according to claim 8, characterized by, that the screen (44) is designed as a touchscreen such that at least a change in the displayed image(s) can be triggered by touching the screen (44). [10] Device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by a connection of the screen (44) with the storage module (60) such that by touching the screen (44) a dispensing of a stored product, in particular from the at least one storage compartment (62), is triggered. [11] Device according to claim 10, characterized by , that the communication module (40) has an output opening (46) for the output of the stored product, in particular against the depth direction (TR). [12] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the communication module (40) comprises a particularly interchangeable image element (48) which is arranged in an image reception opening (50) of the communication module (40) for displaying a stationary image, wherein the light source is arranged for illuminating the image element (48). [13] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the communication module (40) includes a motion detector and / or a proximity sensor and is designed such that the motion detector and / or the proximity sensor triggers activation of at least the light source. [14] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the storage module (60) for forming at least one storage compartment (62) has a guide element (64) which has a guide surface (70) for unwinding and guiding stored rolled goods (66) to a storage compartment opening (68), which extends in a curved shape in a section. [15] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the storage module (60) forms at least two, in particular three, storage compartments (62) offset from each other in the width direction (BR) and / or at least two, in particular five, storage compartments (62) offset from each other in the height direction (HR).

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