Machine base for a self-service machine and method for constructing the machine base

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine base (5) for receiving a housing (3) of a self-service machine (1) in a load-bearing manner. The machine base (5) comprises at least one first concrete base element (11), which is arranged to receive weight force of the housing (3), and which at least one first concrete base element (11) has at least one first contact surface which is provided for contacting at least one second contact surface on an additional concrete element (20). The additional concrete element (20) has at least one support surface (21, 22), by means of which at least one support surface (21, 22) the additional concrete element (20) can be supported on a floor under the additional concrete element (20). The additional concrete element (20) comprises at least one manually adjustable compensation means (30), which is designed to adjust, before an activation of at least one connection element or before the build-up of a preload by means of the at least one connection element, a spatial orientation of the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element (20) such that the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element (20) and the at least one first contact surface on the at least one first concrete base element (11) are parallel.

Description

[0001] AUTHMATENSQCKEL FOR A SELF-SERVICE MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE AUTHMATENSQCKEL

[0002] The invention relates to a vending machine base for load-bearing support of a housing of a self-service vending machine, a self-service vending machine with such a vending machine base, and a method for erecting a vending machine base at a selected installation location, as specified in the claims.

[0003] WO2011 / 047401A1, which originates from the applicant, describes a foundation system for the load-bearing support of a housing or of at least one housing module of a self-service machine. The foundation system has at least one base element, which provides at least one support surface for a housing or for at least one housing module of a self-service machine. The base element comprises a concrete body and at least one metallic support element supported thereon, on which the at least one support surface for a housing or housing module of a self-service machine is formed. The metallic support element can be leveled with respect to the concrete body of the base element by means of at least one adjustment device. At least one concrete paving element can be arranged in a row on the front and / or rear of a base element.A connection between the base element and the at least one paving element can be formed by at least one cable or rod connection that at least partially penetrates the paving element and the base element, thus preventing the paving element from drifting relative to the base element. The construction of such vending machine bases is sometimes complex and should be further improved.

[0004] The object of the present invention was to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a technical solution with which the construction of self-service machines can be improved.

[0005] This object is achieved by a vending machine base, by a self-service vending machine, and by a method according to the claims. The vending machine base according to the invention for the load-bearing reception of a housing of a self-service vending machine comprises at least one first concrete base element, which is arranged or provided to absorb the weight of the housing, and which at least one first concrete base element has at least one first contact surface, which is arranged or provided for contacting at least one second contact surface on an additional concrete element. This additional concrete element has at least one support surface, with which at least one support surface the additional concrete element can be supported on a subsurface or on a floor beneath the additional concrete element. In addition, at least one manually orA connecting element that can be activated as needed, in particular at least one screw connection, for at least a force-fitting connection, in particular a form-fitting and force-fitting connection, of the additional concrete element to the at least one first concrete base element, such that the additional concrete element increases the stability of the multi-part vending machine base and of a housing of a self-service vending machine that is rigidly connected thereto. The additional concrete element has at least one manually adjustable compensating means, which is designed to be adjusted prior to activation of the at least one connecting element, in particular prior to tensioning orbefore building up a final assembly clamping force of the at least one connecting element, a particular spatial alignment of the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element is to be set in such a way that the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element and the at least one first contact surface on the at least one first concrete base element run parallel or largely parallel and can thus build up or enter into a planar mutual contact, while the additional concrete element is or remains supported with its at least one support surface relative to the subsurface or ground beneath the additional concrete element.

[0006] The at least one manually adjustable compensation device on the additional concrete element makes it possible to easily establish contact over the largest possible area between the corresponding contact surfaces of the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element. This is possible even if the subsurface beneath the at least one first concrete base element and / or the additional concrete element is uneven or spatially distorted. However, even if the concrete elements have larger, production-related dimensional tolerances, the at least one manually adjustable compensation device on the additional concrete element can prevent merely point-like or linear contact between the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element to be directly arranged.Crumbling or chipping of concrete from the at least one first concrete base element and / or from the additional concrete element can thus be prevented. This is the case even if the at least one manually or as-needed activatable connecting element applies a high or increased tensile stress, thus resulting in a relatively high surface pressure at the corresponding contact surfaces of the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element.

[0007] Accordingly, the vending machine base according to the invention enables simplified and rapid installation of self-service vending machines on a variety of surfaces with defined flatness tolerances, such as asphalt, concrete, paved, or tiled surfaces. Delicate excavation work for the construction of foundations or anchors driven into the subsoil can be completely eliminated, and complex ground preparation can often be eliminated. Furthermore, if a self-service vending machine is subsequently removed or its location changed, virtually any dismantling measures at the previous location to restore the original condition are eliminated. A self-service vending machine attached to the vending machine base, especially one bolted to it, exhibits high stability and is also wobble-free relative to the ground contact surface thanks to the additional concrete element.In addition to economic and installation advantages, the vending machine base according to the invention also offers high stability and protection against damage to the concrete elements during assembly or due to external forces or impacts during their service life. This is particularly important in connection with installation in public or publicly accessible locations.

[0008] The additional concrete element of the vending machine base is advantageously not mounted as a self-supporting element, but rather supported on the ground when in use. This increases the stability of the vending machine base because its contact surface is enlarged or its depth-wise extension is increased. Preferably, the manually adjustable compensating means is configured to align the additional concrete element relative to the ground or the contact surface such that the at least one second contact surface runs vertically, i.e., perpendicularly. Such alignment can be quickly and reliably checked using simple tools, in particular a spirit level, and readjusted if necessary using the manually adjustable compensating means.

[0009] According to a practical embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one manually adjustable compensating means comprises at least one, in particular a single, support leg, the height of which is adjustable relative to a base or concrete body of the additional concrete element, relative to the subsurface. This at least one height-adjustable support leg allows for convenient and rapid spatial alignment of the additional concrete element such that the contact surfaces intended for mutual contact or abutment on the at least one first concrete base element and on the additional concrete element abut one another over as large an area as possible, thus preventing point-like or linear support zones. This prevents edge crumbling or corner splintering on the concrete parts. The stability and wobble resistance of a housing of a self-service vending machine attached to the vending machine base can also be improved.

[0010] In particular, it can be provided that the at least one height-adjustable support leg, in cooperation with at least two support surfaces on the underside of the concrete body, forms a load-bearing support of the concrete body against the subsurface beneath the additional concrete element. These at least two support surfaces on the underside of the concrete body can be designed as fixed, non-adjustable support surfaces. This creates a structurally simple design that is easy to install and increases stability.

[0011] A single height-adjustable support leg on the additional concrete element can be sufficient. This is especially true in conjunction with two preferably fixed, predefined or non-adjustable support surfaces on the underside of the concrete body, which, together with the one height-adjustable support leg, form a distributed three-point support against the subsurface beneath the additional concrete element. This avoids static overdetermination and can simplify or accelerate the manual adjustment process on the additional concrete element for wobble-free, load-transferring support of the multi-part machine base against the subsurface.

[0012] Such a height-adjustable support foot on the additional concrete element can be conveniently formed by a threaded sleeve in the concrete body and a threaded bolt corresponding to the threaded sleeve. The threaded bolt can optionally have a support plate at its end facing away from the threaded sleeve that distributes pressure and / or is rotatable relative to the subsurface.

[0013] The at least one manually adjustable compensating means on the additional concrete element and the at least one manually activatable connecting element enable the first and second contact surfaces to lie in a common vertical plane, and enable the additional concrete element to be positioned and secured within this vertical plane relative to the at least one first concrete base element. This allows for simple and reliable adjustment to compensate for tolerances or unevenness, and a subsequent, firm connection and prestressing between the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element.

[0014] According to a further development, it is possible for the first and second contact surfaces to lie in a common vertical plane, and for the additional concrete element to be pivotable and fixable relative to the at least one first concrete base element about a pivot axis running perpendicular to this vertical plane. This allows for compensation of slightly different inclinations or gradients at the installation site with respect to the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element. Tendencies to tip or roll of the machine base can thus be reliably prevented, even on relatively uneven installation sites.

[0015] Furthermore, it may be expedient for the at least one connecting element to comprise at least one threaded bolt extending perpendicular to the first and second contact surfaces, which is / are provided for building up a normal force between the corresponding first and second contact surfaces. Undesired relative displacements between the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element during the buildup of a clamping force with the at least one threaded bolt can thus be avoided. Furthermore, a robust and easily adjustable connecting element is thus created.

[0016] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one threaded bolt is received in at least one recess or bore in the additional concrete element and / or the at least one first concrete base element, and that a cross-sectional area of ​​the at least one recess or bore in at least one of these concrete elements is more than 1.5 times, in particular more than 2 times, the cross-sectional area of ​​the threaded bolt within the same cross-sectional plane. This provides a compensation option or a clearance available for adjustments between the additional concrete element and the at least one first concrete base element with respect to the vertical plane or height direction, which clearance offers inclination adjustments or height adjustments with respect to uneven subsurfaces, so that both the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element can rest firmly and wobble-free on the subsurface.

[0017] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one first contact surface is formed on at least one first support projection, which protrudes beyond a lateral surface of the at least one first concrete base element. This creates defined, protruding support zones that enable a planned, force-fitting arrangement or connection of the concrete elements, even with manufacturing-related tolerances on the concrete elements, in particular on their lateral surfaces.

[0018] According to an alternative or combinatorial embodiment, it is possible for the at least one second contact surface to be formed on at least one second support projection, which projects beyond a lateral surface of the additional concrete element. This also creates defined, projecting support zones which enable a planned, force-fitting arrangement or connection of the concrete elements, even with manufacturing-related tolerances on the concrete elements, in particular on their lateral surfaces. According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element contact one another and are supported on one another via two first and / or second support projections spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the additional concrete element, in particular at two spaced-apart longitudinal positions.

[0019] Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the construction height of the additional concrete element is greater, in particular more than 1.2 times, than the construction height of the at least one first concrete base element, and if the extension depth of the additional concrete element, measured or running parallel to a support plane of the additional concrete element, is less than the extension depth of the at least one concrete base element measured in the same direction. The extension depth extends perpendicular to an operating side or a rear side of a self-service machine housing attached to the machine base. This allows the machine base to be placed relatively close to walls or other boundary objects on the rear side of the self-service machine, such as curbs.Nevertheless, the additional concrete element can have a relatively high mass and thus promote the stability of a self-service machine housing mounted on the machine base. In particular, a compact additional weight can be achieved in relation to its base area, which can significantly increase the stability of a self-service machine. For the installation of self-service machines, the necessary installation depth can be as small as possible. This is particularly useful in connection with walls located at the rear of the machine, for example, of buildings, or in connection with projections such as curbs or poles, especially lampposts. In particular, this allows a space-saving yet stable installation of the self-service machine.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment, a mass of the additional concrete element and an extension depth of the additional concrete element running parallel to a contact surface of the additional concrete element are dimensioned such that a center of mass of a composite comprising the additional concrete element, the at least one first concrete base element, and the self-service machine, with respect to a projection onto the contact surface, lies within a central region of a ground contact contour area of ​​this composite, in particular in the middle quarter or middle third of the ground contact contour area of ​​this composite. This advantageously defines the center of mass of the machine base and the self-service machine as centrally as possible between a ground-side front edge and a ground-side rear edge of the machine base.This front edge of the vending machine base is closest to the front of the self-service machine's housing, and this rear edge of the vending machine base is closest to the rear of the self-service machine's housing. This advantageously ensures that the stability of the cabinet-shaped self-service machine is similarly high against wind loads on the front and against wind loads on the rear of the self-service machine. This contributes to achieving a certain minimum stability and enables a cost-effective design with a small or minimal overall footprint and minimal overall weight.

[0021] The central area can intersect or overlap a central axis running perpendicular to the overall depth of the vending machine base. The overall depth of the vending machine base is measured from a front tilting edge of the vending machine base on the floor to a rear tilting edge of the vending machine base, which is essentially rectangular in plan. The central area can extend over an area of ​​up to 20%, in particular up to 30%, of this overall depth of the vending machine base.

[0022] Furthermore, it is expedient if the additional concrete element is positioned closest to the rear of the housing of a self-service machine that can be supported on the machine base. The rear of the housing is understood to be opposite the front or operating side of the self-service machine. This allows the standing height of a user in the front or operating area of ​​a self-service machine equipped with storage compartments to be kept low, so that even low-positioned storage compartments, especially those in the lowest row or level, are as easily accessible as possible.

[0023] Furthermore, it can be provided that at least one recess is formed on the underside of the additional concrete element, which is intended for the insertion of a lifting fork of a forklift or hand pallet truck. This allows a heavy additional concrete element to be easily aligned and at least pre-positioned against the at least one first concrete base element. In particular, this can simplify and accelerate assembly processes and any disassembly or repositioning processes of the machine base.

[0024] The object of the invention is also achieved by a method for erecting or installing a vending machine base at a selected installation location. The corresponding vending machine base is provided for the load-bearing reception of a housing of a self-service vending machine and comprises at least one first concrete base element, which is arranged or provided to absorb the weight of the housing. This at least one first concrete base element has at least one first contact surface, which is arranged or provided for contacting at least one second contact surface on an additional concrete element. The additional concrete element has at least one support surface, with which at least one support surface the additional concrete element can be supported on a subsurface or floor beneath the additional concrete element. In addition, at least one manually orA connecting element, preferably at least one screw connection, which can be activated as needed, is designed for the positive and non-positive connection of the additional concrete element to the at least one first concrete base element. Furthermore, at least one manually adjustable compensating means is formed on the additional concrete element. The erection method comprises the following steps:

[0025] - Providing at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element at the installation site,

[0026] - manually adjusting the compensating means on the additional concrete element such that the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element is spatially aligned such that this at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element runs vertically, wherein the at least one first contact surface on the at least one first concrete base element and the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element run parallel and can thus establish or enter into a mutual contact over a large area or as large an area as possible,

[0027] - manually activating the at least one connecting element, in particular the at least one screw connection, to build up a contact force between the at least one first contact surface and the at least one second contact surface, while the additional concrete element remains supported with its at least one support surface relative to the subsurface or ground beneath the additional concrete element, in particular remains load-bearing.

[0028] This ensures a minimum contact surface between the at least one first contact surface and the at least one second contact surface. In particular, this makes it possible to avoid point-like, linear or small-area contact zones between the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element arranged in series with it. Small-area contact zones or contact zones that are too small can be caused primarily by unevenness at the installation site and the associated deviations of the concrete elements from their flat or desired alignment. Disadvantageous splintering or crumbling of concrete pieces during assembly or erection of the multi-part vending machine base at the respective installation site can thus be prevented. This even applies when high or increased contact pressures orNormal forces are generated between the at least one first contact surface and the at least one second contact surface. This also improves the stability of the machine base and ensures its intended visual appearance is maintained.

[0029] Furthermore, this method can prevent or prevent the additional concrete element from lifting off the substructure when the at least one connecting element, in particular the at least one screw connection, is tensioned or exerts its tensile stress. Completely or even partially lifting the additional concrete element would reduce the stability of the vending machine base or worsen the wobble behavior of the vending machine base. The stability and wobble-free nature of the vending machine base is also enhanced by the fact that buckling or angular movements between the at least one first concrete element and the additional concrete element firmly connected to it are reliably prevented.

[0030] Furthermore, by means of the claimed assembly and installation method, a vending machine base according to the claims can be erected relatively quickly and at the same time with assured quality. According to an advantageous measure, it can be provided that after the step of manually adjusting the leveling means on the additional concrete element, the at least one first concrete base element is lined up or attached to the additional concrete element and leveled so that the at least one first contact surface on the at least one first concrete base element also runs vertically. Accordingly, first the additional concrete element is aligned or leveled using the manually adjustable leveling means and then the at least one first concrete base element is lined up in relation to the additional concrete element and vertically aligned or leveled with regard to its at least one first contact surface. This allows a good orComfortable access to the manually adjustable leveling device on the additional concrete element, in particular to its height-adjustable support foot, must be ensured.

[0031] Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a self-service machine comprising a housing with a plurality of storage compartments. These storage compartments are provided for the temporary storage and transfer of items to authorized persons. The housing is supported on a machine base. This machine base defines, ensures, or contributes to the stability of the housing. The machine base used is designed according to one or more of the claims relating to the machine base.

[0032] For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail using the following figures.

[0033] They show in a simplified, schematic representation:

[0034] Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a self-service vending machine and a vending machine base in a perspective view of the front;

[0035] Fig. 2 shows the self-service machine and the machine base according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view on the rear side thereof;

[0036] Fig. 3 shows the machine base according to Fig. 1 in a view from below;

[0037] Fig. 4 shows the self-service machine and the machine base according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view of the underside; Fig. 5 shows an enlarged perspective view of the rear of the machine base in a view obliquely from below.

[0038] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the variously described embodiments, identical parts are provided with identical reference symbols or component designations. The disclosures contained throughout the description can be applied analogously to identical parts with identical reference symbols or component designations. Furthermore, the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the directly described and illustrated figure, and these positional information must be applied analogously to the new position in the event of a change in position.

[0039] Figs. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a self-service machine 1 for the temporary storage and transfer of objects to persons authorized to use or access the machine. Such a storage or self-service machine 1 has—as is known per se—a compartment arrangement with a plurality of receiving compartments 2 for the temporary, access-protected storage of objects, in particular parcels, wherein the receiving compartments 2 are controlled or selectively unlockable. The individual receiving compartments 2 are part of a housing 3 of the self-service machine 1. The housing 3 can also contain part of the control electronics and further houses at least one lock controller for locking or unlocking doors 4 of the receiving compartments 2.

[0040] The self-service machine 1 comprises a machine base 5, on which the typically metallic housing 3, in particular a sheet metal housing, of the self-service machine 1 is supported in a load-bearing manner. In particular, the housing 2 is securely connected to the machine base 5, preferably by firmly screwing and / or positively coupling, so that the machine base 5 and the housing 3 define a one-piece, multi-part structural unit.

[0041] The machine base 5 is crucial for the stability and stability of the cabinet-shaped self-service machine 1. Preferably, the machine base 5 is not screwed to the base or floor 9. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the self-service machine 1 or its housing 3 does not require attachment to a wall or other vertical object. The self-service machine 1 or its housing 3 is thus advantageously designed to be freestanding. The housing 2 with the matrix-like arranged storage compartments 2 is cuboid-shaped or cabinet-like. Accordingly, a depth dimension 6 of the housing 3 is less than its height dimension 7 and less than its width dimension 8.

[0042] The machine base 5 is designed above ground or "on-floor," in particular, it is supported or placed on a floor 9 with a support surface 10 that is as flat and horizontal as possible. The machine base 5 is therefore advantageously not anchored in the floor 9 or recessed into the support surface 10, and in particular, is not buried in the subsurface. This eliminates the need for delicate excavation work and other complex processing of the floor 9.

[0043] The mass or weight of the vending machine base 5, along with the size of its support surface or its support surface contour, and the position of the center of gravity of the vending machine base 5, is thus a determining factor for the stability or stability of the self-service vending machine 1. To achieve the highest possible weight with the smallest possible body volume and the lowest possible material and manufacturing costs, the vending machine base 5 is at least predominantly formed or molded from concrete. The vending machine base 5 is preferably constructed in several parts, in particular from several molded concrete bodies.

[0044] In particular, the vending machine base 5 comprises at least one first concrete base element 11, which is arranged or provided to absorb the weight of the housing 3. The at least one first concrete base element 11 is essentially plate-like, wherein its height 12 is less than its depth 13 and less than its width 14. The at least one first concrete base element 11 can also be designed in several parts. In particular, a first concrete base element 11 can be formed for each cabinet-like compartment module 15 of the housing 3 or for each group of compartment modules 15, as illustrated in Fig. 1 with dashed lines. The housing 3 or the compartment modules 15 are supported on the at least one first concrete base element 11 in a load-transmitting manner and are firmly or rigidly connected to the single-part or multi-part concrete base element 11.This rigid connection can be established via a plurality of fastening screws (not shown) and / or via form-fitting connections. The weight of the housing 3 or the housing modules 15 rests primarily on the at least one first concrete base element 11. In particular, the housing 3 or the housing modules 15 are only fastened to the at least one first concrete base element 12, in particular supported on its upper side.

[0045] The base area of ​​the at least one first concrete base element 11 can be between 90% and 130% of the base area of ​​the housing 3 of the self-service machine 1 to be placed thereon.

[0046] The at least one first concrete base element 11 has at least one first contact surface 16, 17, as best seen in Figs. 3 and 4. This at least one first contact surface 16, 17 is provided for contacting at least one second contact surface 18, 19 on an additional concrete element 20 of the vending machine base 5. The at least one additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first concrete base element 11, in their joined or connected state, define the main or base body of the vending machine base 5.

[0047] The additional concrete element 20, which can be aligned or attached to the at least one first concrete base element 11, has at least one support surface 21, 22, with which at least one support surface 21, 22 the additional concrete element 20 can be supported on the ground 9 or the subsurface beneath the additional concrete element 20. The at least one support surface 21, 22 can preferably be formed on at least one pedestal-like elevation on the underside of the additional concrete element 20. With respect to a substantially rectangular base area of ​​the additional concrete element 20, one support surface 21, 22 can be arranged in the region of the two longitudinal ends of the additional concrete element 20—according to arrow 46—in particular in the outer corner sections, as best shown in Figs. 3 and 4.

[0048] The vending machine base 5 further comprises at least one manually adjustable or, if necessary, activatable connecting element 23, 24 for at least force-fitting the additional concrete element 20 to the at least one first concrete base element 11. Preferably, the at least one connecting element 23, 24 comprises at least one screw connection 25, 26. This at least one screw connection 25, 26 can comprise at least one threaded bolt 27, 28. The at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 extends parallel to the depth direction 29 of the vending machine base 5 and penetrates the at least one pair of contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19 on the at least one first concrete base element 11 and on the additional concrete element 20, respectively perpendicularly or at an at least approximately right angle.The at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 can penetrate both the at least one first concrete base element 11 and the additional concrete element 20 in the depth direction 28, so that the at least one manually adjustable connecting element 23, 24 can be designed as a through-bolt in the machine base 5. According to one possible embodiment, the at least one manually adjustable connecting element 23, 24 can therefore also exert a positive locking effect or represent a positive connection. The at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 is provided for building up a normal force between the first and second contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively.

[0049] 4, 5, the additional concrete element 20 comprises at least one manually adjustable compensating means 30. This at least one manually adjustable compensating means 30 is designed to adjust, before activation of the at least one connecting element 23, 24, in particular before tensioning or before the build-up of the final prestressing by means of the at least one connecting element 23, 24, a particular spatial orientation of the at least one second contact surface 18, 19 on the additional concrete element 20 in such a way that the at least one second contact surface 18, 19 on the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first contact surface 16, 17 on the at least one first concrete base element 11 run as parallel as possible and can therefore establish or enter into mutual contact over the largest possible area.Due to the predetermined prestressing of the at least one connecting element 23, 24, the additional concrete element 20 remains supported with its at least one support surface 21, 22 relative to the subsurface or ground 9 beneath the additional concrete element 20 and is not lifted off the ground 9, since the direction of the prestressing force of the at least one connecting element 23, 24 runs normal or substantially perpendicular to the corresponding pairs of contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively. Thus, a planned tensioning or tightening of the at least one connecting element 23, 24 does not cause any undesired lifting of the additional concrete element 20 and / or the at least one first concrete base element 11 relative to the ground 9 or the support surface 10, since tilting of the additional concrete element 20 and / or the at least one first concrete base element 11 is avoided. This promotes stability andThe machine base 5 remains wobble-free, even on contact surfaces 10 that are not completely flat. The largest possible area of ​​contact between the contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively, prevents pressure peaks and minimizes the risk of undesirable crumbling or splintering of concrete from the additional concrete element 20 and / or the at least one first concrete base element 11. Such risks would be present with point-like or linear mutual contact surfaces.

[0050] The manual adjustment process on the leveling device 30 of the additional concrete element 20 can be carried out with the aid of a leveling device or a simple spirit level. This adjustment process can be carried out before the at least one first concrete base element 11 is aligned with the additional concrete element 20 in order to ensure good accessibility and visibility of the leveling device 30. Depending on the design and accessibility of the leveling device 30, however, it can also be provided that after a preferably gap-free alignment or pre-positioning of the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one concrete base element 11, a final manual adjustment process is carried out on the leveling device 30.

[0051] The at least one manually adjustable compensating means 30 comprises at least one support foot 32 whose height is adjustable relative to a concrete body 31 of the additional concrete element 20. This allows the alignment of the additional concrete element 20 in three-dimensional space to be easily adjusted by an installer of the machine base 5 within predefined adjustment ranges. The support foot 32 can comprise a coupling means for a tool, for example, a hexagon or Allen head accessible from the top of the machine base 5. This enables precise and effortless adjustment of the support height of the support foot 32 relative to the support surface 10 or relative to the concrete body 31.

[0052] The at least one height-adjustable support foot 32, in cooperation with the at least two support surfaces 21, 22 on the underside of the concrete body 31, defines a load-bearing support or bearing of the concrete body 31 relative to the subsurface or ground 9 under the additional concrete element 20.

[0053] According to a practical embodiment illustrated in Figs. 3 to 5, a single height-adjustable support foot 32 is formed in cooperation with two support surfaces 21, 22 on the underside of the concrete body 31, which form a distributed three-point support 33 of the additional concrete element 20 relative to the subsurface or ground 9 beneath the additional concrete element 20. Such an advantageous three-point support 33 is illustrated by way of example in Fig. 3 with dot-dash lines.

[0054] The at least one pair of corresponding contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19 are preferably oriented perpendicular to the support surface 10. The at least one connecting element 23, 24, in particular the at least one threaded bolt 27, 28, runs normal or substantially at right angles to the corresponding contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19. In particular, the at least one first contact surface 16, 17 and the at least one second contact surface 17, 18 lie in a common vertical plane 34 relative to the horizontal support surface 10, as can be seen in Figs. 3-5. The additional concrete element 20 can be positioned and secured by a fitter with respect to this vertical plane 34 relative to the at least one first concrete base element 11. A maximum vertical adjustment range of up to 50 mm, in particular up to 100 mm, is typically sufficient.

[0055] The mechanical connection between the at least one first concrete base element 11 and the additional concrete element 20 is preferably such that the first and second contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19 lie in a common vertical plane 34. It is further expedient if the additional concrete element 20 can be pivoted and secured relative to the at least one first concrete base element 11 about a pivot axis 35 running perpendicular to this vertical plane 34. This pivot axis 35 is not physically implemented, but is defined by a virtual or imaginary pivot axis 35. This pivot axis 35 enables compensation for slightly different inclinations or surface distortions at the installation site, so that the at least one first concrete base element 11 and the additional concrete element 20 can each rest as stably and as extensively as possible on the ground 9 or on the support surface 10.The aforementioned compensation options relating to a limited available pivotability and / or height adjustment between the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first concrete base element 11 can advantageously be realized in that the at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 is received in at least one recess 36, 37 or bore in the additional concrete element 20 - Fig. 5 - and / or the at least one first concrete base element 11, wherein a cross-sectional area of ​​the at least one recess 36, 37 or bore in at least one of these concrete elements is more than 1.5 times a cross-sectional area of ​​the threaded bolt 27, 28 within the same cross-sectional plane. This provides a rotational and / or translational compensation option.A clearance is created between the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first concrete base element 11 with respect to the vertical plane 34, as long as the at least one connecting element 23, 24 is in its loosened or non-tensioned state. The at least one recess 36, 37 can be designed as a straight or curved elongated hole or simply as a bore with a sufficiently large cross-section. By using at least one shim 38, 39 or pressure distribution disc on the at least one threaded bolt 27, 28, sufficiently large compensation areas or adjustment dimensions can be provided.

[0056] As can best be seen from Fig. 3, it may be expedient if the at least one first contact surface 16, 17 is formed on at least one first support projection 40, 41, which at least one first support projection 40, 41 projects relative to a lateral surface 42 of the at least one first concrete base element 11.

[0057] Alternatively or in combination therewith, the at least one second contact surface 18, 19 can be formed on at least one second support projection 43, 44, which at least one second support projection 43, 44 protrudes relative to a lateral surface 45 of the additional concrete element 20.

[0058] It is expedient if the at least one first concrete base element 11 and the additional concrete element 20 contact one another via two first and / or second support projections 40, 41; 43, 44 spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction 46 of the additional concrete element 20, i.e. at two spaced longitudinal positions, and are supported on one another in a force-fitting manner. A structural height 47 of the additional concrete element 20 is preferably greater, in particular more than 1.2 times greater, than a height 12 of the at least one first concrete base element 11. An extension depth 48 of the additional concrete element 20 running parallel to the support surface 10 of the additional concrete element 20 is less than a depth 13 of the at least one concrete base element 11 measured in the same direction, as can best be seen in Figs. 1 and 2.

[0059] The additional concrete element 20 is assigned closest to a housing rear side 49 of a self-service machine 1 that can be supported on the machine base 5, as best seen in Figs. 1 and 2. The housing rear side 49 is arranged opposite the operating or front side of the self-service machine 1 shown in Fig. 1.

[0060] The construction height 47 of the additional concrete element 47 can be designed such that the additional concrete element 20 covers a lower edge section of the housing rear side 49 in projection onto the rear side of the housing 3.

[0061] At least one recess 51, 52 can be formed on an underside 50 of the additional concrete element 20, which is intended for inserting a lifting fork of a forklift or hand pallet truck. This at least one recess 51, 52 can also be formed on the underside of the at least one first concrete base element 11 for the same purpose.

[0062] The at least one base element 11 has at least one mechanical leveling means 53, 54 on its underside, with which the upper side of the at least one base element 11 or its support surface for the housing 2 of a self-service machine can be horizontally leveled by an installer of the machine base 5. According to one possible embodiment, at least one adjusting screw and at least one support body 55, 56 coupled thereto can be provided for this purpose.

[0063] As can be seen by way of example from Fig. 3, it may be expedient if a center of mass 57 of the assembly comprising the additional concrete element 20, the at least one first concrete base element 11, and the self-service vending machine 1 lies within a central region 58 of the support surface 10 or ground contact surface of this assembly. In particular, a mass of the additional concrete element 20 and an extension depth 48 of the additional concrete element 20 running parallel to the support surface 10 of the additional concrete element 20 can be dimensioned such that the central region 58 intersects or overlaps a central axis 59 transverse to a total depth 60 of the vending machine base 5. The total depth 60 of the vending machine base 5 runs from a bottom-side front tilting edge 61 of the vending machine base 5 to a bottom-side rear tilting edge 62 of the vending machine base 5.The central region 58 extends with respect to the depth direction 29 over an area of ​​up to 20%, in particular up to 30% of the total depth 60 of the machine base 5.

[0064] The embodiment shows possible embodiments, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments.

[0065] The scope of protection is determined by the claims. However, the description and drawings must be used to interpret the claims. Individual features or combinations of features from the embodiment shown and described may represent independent inventive solutions. The problem underlying these independent inventive solutions can be derived from the description.

[0066] For the sake of clarity, it should finally be pointed out that, in order to better understand the structure, some elements have been shown out of scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

[0067] Reference symbol list

[0068] Self-service machine 30 Leveling agent compartment 31 Concrete body

[0069] Housing 32 support foot

[0070] Door 33 three-point support

[0071] Machine base 34 vertical plane

[0072] Depth dimension 35 virtual pivot axis Height dimension 36 recess

[0073] Width dimension 37 Recess floor 38 Base plate

[0074] Contact area 39 base plate

[0075] Concrete base element 40 first support projection

[0076] Height 41 first support projection

[0077] Depth 42 lateral surface

[0078] Width 43 second support projection

[0079] Compartment module 44 Second support projection First contact surface 45 Shell surface First contact surface 46 Longitudinal direction Second contact surface 47 Construction height Second contact surface 48 Extension depth Additional concrete element 49 Housing rear side Support surface 50 Underside Support surface 51 Recess

[0080] Connecting element 52 Recess Connecting element 53 Leveling agent

[0081] S crew connection 54 leveling agent

[0082] S crew connection 55 Support body threaded bolt 56 Support body threaded bolt 57 Center of mass

[0083] Depth direction 58 Central area Central axis Total depth Front tipping edge Rear tipping edge

Claims

Patent claims 1. Vending machine base (5) for load-bearing accommodation of a housing (3) of a self-service machine (1), the vending machine base (5) comprising - at least one first concrete base element (11) which is arranged to absorb the weight of the housing (3), and which at least one first concrete base element (11) has at least one first contact surface (16, 17), which at least one first contact surface (16, 17) is provided for contacting with at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on an additional concrete element (20), - and which additional concrete element (20) has at least one support surface (21, 22), with which at least one support surface (21, 22) the additional concrete element (20) can be supported on a floor (9) under the additional concrete element (20), and - at least one manually activatable connecting element (23, 24) for at least force-fitting the additional concrete element (20) to the at least one first concrete base element (11), characterized in that the additional concrete element (20) comprises at least one manually adjustable compensating means (30), which at least one manually adjustable compensating means (30) is configured to adjust a spatial orientation of the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) before activation of the at least one connecting element (23, 24) or before the build-up of prestressing by means of the at least one connecting element (23, 24) such that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) and the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) on the at least one first concrete base element (11) run parallel and can thus establish a planar mutual contact,wherein the additional concrete element (20) remains supported simultaneously with its at least one support surface (21, 22) relative to the ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20).

2. Vending machine base according to claim 1, wherein the at least one manually adjustable compensating means (30) comprises at least one support foot (32) which is height-adjustable relative to a concrete body (31) of the additional concrete element (20).

3. Vending machine base according to claim 2, wherein the at least one height-adjustable support foot (32) in cooperation with at least two support surfaces (21, 22) on an underside (50) of the concrete body (31) forms a load-bearing support of the concrete body (31) relative to the ground (9) under the additional concrete element (20).

4. Vending machine base according to claim 1, wherein a single height-adjustable support foot (32) in cooperation with two support surfaces (21, 22) on an underside (50) of the concrete body (31) forms a flatly distributed three-point support (33) relative to the ground (9) under the additional concrete element (20).

5. Machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) and the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) lie in a common vertical plane (34) and that the additional concrete element (20) can be positioned and fixed with respect to this vertical plane (34) relative to the at least one first concrete base element (11).

6. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second contact surfaces (16, 17; 18, 19) lie in a common vertical plane (34) and that the additional concrete element (20) can be pivoted and fixed relative to the at least one first concrete base element (11) about a virtual pivot axis (35) running perpendicular to this vertical plane (34).

7. Machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting element (23, 24) comprises at least one threaded bolt (27, 28) extending perpendicular to the first and second contact surfaces (16, 18; 17, 19), which is provided for building up a normal force between the first and second contact surfaces (16, 18; 17, 19).

8. Machine base according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one threaded bolt (27, 28) is received in at least one recess (36, 37) or bore in the additional concrete element (20) and / or the at least one first concrete base element (11), wherein a cross-sectional area of ​​the at least one recess (36, 37) or bore in at least one of these concrete elements is more than 1.5 times a Cross-sectional area of ​​the threaded bolt (27, 28) within the same cross-sectional plane.

9. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) is formed on at least one first support projection (40, 41), which at least one first support projection (40, 41) projects beyond a lateral surface (42) of the at least one first concrete base element (11).

10. Machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) is formed on at least one second support projection (43, 44), which at least one second support projection (43, 44) projects relative to a lateral surface (45) of the additional concrete element (20).

11. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first concrete base element (11) and the additional concrete element (20) contact one another and are supported on one another via two first and / or second support projections (40, 41; 43, 44) spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction (46) of the additional concrete element (20).

12. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a construction height (47) of the additional concrete element (20) is greater than a height (12) of the at least one first concrete base element (11) and that an extension depth (48) of the additional concrete element (20) running parallel to a support surface (10) of the additional concrete element (20) is less than a depth (13) of the at least one first concrete base element (11) measured in the same direction.

13. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a mass of the additional concrete element (20) and an extension depth (48) of the additional concrete element (20) running parallel to a support surface (10) of the additional concrete element (20) are dimensioned such that a center of mass (57) of a composite of the additional concrete element (20), the at least one first concrete base element (11) and the self-service machine (1) with respect to a projection onto the Contact area (10) lies within a central region (58) of a ground contact contour area of ​​this composite.

14. Vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional concrete element (20) is assigned closest to a housing rear side (49) of a self-service vending machine (1) which can be supported on the vending machine base (5).

15. Machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one recess (51, 52) is formed on an underside (50) of the additional concrete element (20), which is provided for the insertion of a lifting fork of a forklift truck or hand pallet truck.

16. Method for erecting a vending machine base (5) at a selected installation location, which vending machine base (5) is provided for load-bearing accommodation of a housing (3) of a self-service vending machine (1), the vending machine base (5) comprising - at least one first concrete base element (11) which is provided for absorbing the weight of the housing (3), and which at least one first concrete base element (11) has at least one first contact surface (16, 17), which at least one first contact surface (16, 17) is provided for contacting with at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on an additional concrete element (20), - and which additional concrete element (20) has at least one support surface (21, 22), with which at least one support surface (21, 22) the additional concrete element (20) can be supported on a floor (9) under the additional concrete element (20), and - at least one manually activatable connecting element (23, 24) for at least force-fitting connection of the additional concrete element (20) to the at least one first concrete base element (11), and - at least one manually adjustable compensating means (30) on the additional concrete element (20), the method comprising the steps: - Providing at least one first concrete base element (11) and the additional concrete element (20) at the installation site, - manually adjusting the compensating means (30) on the additional concrete element (20) in such a way that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) is aligned in such a way that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) extends vertically, and that the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) on the at least one first concrete base element (11) and the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) extend parallel and can thus enter into a planar mutual contact, - manually activating the at least one connecting element (23, 24), in particular at least one screw connection (25, 26), to build up a contact force between the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) and the at least one second contact surface (18, 19), while at the same time the additional concrete element (20) remains supported with its at least one support surface (21, 22) relative to the ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20).

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein after the step of manually adjusting the compensating means (30) on the additional concrete element (20), the at least one first concrete base element (11) is lined up on the additional concrete element (20) and leveled so that the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) on the at least one first concrete base element (11) also runs vertically.

18. Self-service machine comprising a housing (3) with a plurality of receiving compartments (2), which receiving compartments (2) are provided for the temporary storage and handover of objects to persons authorized to remove them and which housing (3) is supported on a machine base (5), which machine base (5) determines the stability of the housing (3) or contributes to this, characterized in that the machine base (5) is designed according to at least one of claims 1 to 15.

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