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] 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 site, as specified in the claims.

[0002] WO2011 / 047401A2, which originates from the applicant, describes a foundation system for supporting the load of a housing or at least one housing module of a vending machine. The foundation system comprises at least one base element, which provides at least one support surface for a housing or at least one housing module of a vending machine. The base element includes 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 vending machine is formed. The metallic support element is levelable relative to the concrete body of the base element by means of at least one adjustment device. At least one concrete paving element may be arranged 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 passes through both the paving element and the base element, thus preventing the paving element from drifting relative to the base element. The construction of such automaton bases is sometimes complex and is to be further improved.

[0003] 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 vending machines can be improved.

[0004] This problem is solved by a vending machine base, a self-service vending machine, and a method according to the claims.

[0005] The vending machine base according to the invention for load-bearing support of a self-service vending machine housing comprises at least one first concrete base element and an additional concrete element. The at least one first concrete base element is arranged or provided for absorbing the weight of the housing and has at least one first contact surface, which is arranged or provided for contacting at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element. This additional concrete element has at least one support surface, with which the additional concrete element can be supported on a substrate or on a floor beneath the additional concrete element. In addition, at least one manually orA connecting element, in particular at least one screw connection, which can be activated as needed, is designed for at least a force-fit connection, in particular for a form-fit and force-fit connection, of the additional concrete element with the at least one first concrete base element, such that the stability of the multi-part vending machine base and a housing of a self-service vending machine rigidly connected thereto is increased by the additional concrete element. The additional concrete element has at least one manually adjustable compensating means, which is designed to prevent the at least one connecting element from being activated, in particular from being tightened or clamped.Before establishing a final assembly clamping force of the at least one connecting element, a spatial orientation of the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element is to be adjusted 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 establish or enter into a planar mutual contact, while the additional concrete element is or remains supported with its at least one support surface against the substrate or ground under the additional concrete element.

[0006] The at least one manually adjustable leveling element on the additional concrete element allows for the simple establishment of the largest possible contact 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 substrate beneath the at least one first concrete base element and / or the additional concrete element is uneven or spatially warped. Furthermore, even if the concrete elements exhibit significant dimensional tolerances due to production, the at least one manually adjustable leveling element on the additional concrete element prevents merely point-like or linear contact between the at least one first concrete base element and the immediately adjacent additional concrete element.This prevents crumbling or chipping of concrete from the at least one first concrete base element and / or from the additional concrete element. This is true even if the at least one manually or as-needed activated connecting element exerts a high or increased tensile stress, resulting in a relatively high surface pressure on 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 the 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. Extensive excavation work for the construction of foundations or anchors driven into the ground can be completely eliminated, and costly soil preparation is often unnecessary. Furthermore, when a self-service vending machine is later removed or its location changed, virtually no dismantling work is required at the original location to restore the original condition. A self-service vending machine mounted on the base, particularly one bolted down, exhibits high stability and is also wobble-free relative to the ground surface due to the additional concrete element.In addition to economic and assembly 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 of particular importance in connection with installation in public or generally accessible locations.

[0008] The additional concrete element of the vending machine base is advantageously not mounted in a cantilevered manner, but rather supported on the ground when in use. This increases the stability of the vending machine base because its contact area is enlarged and its depth is extended.

[0009] Preferably, the manually adjustable leveling compound is designed to align the additional concrete element with the ground or the bearing surface in such a way that at least one second contact surface is vertical, i.e., plumb. Such alignment can be quickly and reliably checked with simple tools, in particular a spirit level, and readjusted as necessary using the manually adjustable leveling compound.

[0010] Depending on a suitable design, the at least one manually adjustable leveling device may include at least one, and in particular a single, support foot that is height-adjustable relative to a base or concrete body of the additional concrete element. This at least one height-adjustable support foot allows for convenient and rapid spatial alignment of the additional concrete element such that the contact surfaces intended for mutual contact or contact on the at least one first concrete base element and on the additional concrete element bear against each other over as large an area as possible, thus preventing point or line-like support zones. This avoids edge chipping or corner spalling on the concrete components. Furthermore, the stability and stability of a self-service vending machine housing mounted on the machine base can be improved in this way.

[0011] In particular, it can be provided that the at least one height-adjustable support foot, in conjunction with at least two support surfaces on the underside of the concrete body, forms a load-bearing support of the concrete body against the ground 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 results in a structurally simple design that is easy to install and increases stability.

[0012] A single height-adjustable support foot on the additional concrete element may suffice. This is particularly true in conjunction with two preferably fixed, predefined, or non-adjustable support surfaces on the underside of the concrete body, which, together with the single height-adjustable support foot, form a distributed three-point support against the ground beneath the additional concrete element. This avoids static overdetermination and thus simplifies or speeds up the manual adjustment process on the additional concrete element for a wobble-free, load-bearing support of the multi-part machine base against the ground.

[0013] Such a height-adjustable support foot on the additional concrete element can be expediently formed by a threaded sleeve in the concrete body and by a threaded bolt corresponding to the threaded sleeve. The threaded bolt may optionally have a pressure-distributing and / or rotatable support plate at its end facing away from the threaded sleeve.

[0014] The at least one manually adjustable leveling element 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 allow the additional concrete element to be positioned and fixed 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, followed by a firm connection and prestressing between the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element.

[0015] According to further training, 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 fixed relative to the at least one first concrete base element about a pivot axis perpendicular to this vertical plane. This allows for compensation of slightly different inclines or gradients at the installation site with respect to the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element. Tilting or wobbling movements of the machine base can thus be reliably prevented even on relatively uneven installation sites.

[0016] Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the at least one connecting element includes at least one threaded bolt extending perpendicular to the first and second contact surfaces, which is / are intended to generate 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 generation of a clamping force with the at least one threaded bolt can thus be avoided. Moreover, this creates a robust and easily adjustable connecting element.

[0017] 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 the 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 means of compensation or adjustment between the additional concrete element and the at least one first concrete base element with respect to the vertical plane or height direction, allowing for adjustments to inclination or height in relation to uneven substrates, so that both the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element can rest firmly and without wobble on the substrate.

[0018] Furthermore, it can be provided that at least one first contact surface is formed on at least one first support projection, which projects at least one first support projection towards a lateral surface of the at least one first concrete base element. This creates defined, projecting support zones that enable a planned, force-fit alignment or connection of the concrete elements even with manufacturing-related tolerances on the concrete elements, particularly on their lateral surfaces.

[0019] According to an alternative or combinatorial embodiment, it is possible that the at least one second contact surface is formed on at least one second support projection, which projects at least one second support projection towards a lateral surface of the additional concrete element. This also creates defined, projecting support zones that enable a planned, force-fit alignment or connection of the concrete elements even with manufacturing-related tolerances on the concrete elements, in particular on their lateral surfaces.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element contact each other and are supported against each other via two first and / or second support projections spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the additional concrete element, in particular at two longitudinally spaced positions.

[0021] Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the height of the additional concrete element is greater, in particular more than 1.2 times, than the height of the at least one first concrete base element, and if the depth of extension of the additional concrete element, measured or running parallel to a bearing plane of the additional concrete element, is less than the depth of extension of the at least one concrete base element measured in the same direction. The depth of extension is perpendicular to an operating side or a rear side of a vending machine housing attached to the vending machine base. This allows the vending machine base to be positioned relatively close to walls or other limiting objects at the rear of the vending machine, such as curbs. Nevertheless, the additional concrete element can have a relatively high mass and thus improve the stability of a vending machine housing mounted on the vending machine base.In particular, a compact additional weight can be achieved relative to its footprint, significantly increasing the stability of a vending machine. This allows for the shallowest possible installation depth for vending machines. This is especially advantageous when the machine is located near walls, such as those of buildings, or protrusions, such as curbs or poles, particularly lampposts. In particular, this enables a space-saving yet stable installation of vending machines.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment, the mass of the additional concrete element and its depth of extension, running parallel to a bearing surface of the additional concrete element, are dimensioned such that the center of mass of the composite assembly consisting of the additional concrete element, the at least one first concrete base element, and the self-service vending machine, lies within a central region, a ground contact outline area of ​​this composite assembly, with respect to a projection onto the bearing surface, and in particular within the middle quarter or middle third of the ground contact outline area of ​​this composite assembly. This advantageously positions the center of mass of the vending machine base and the self-service vending machine as centrally as possible between a ground-side front edge and a ground-side rear edge of the vending machine base.This front edge of the vending machine base is positioned closest to the front of the vending machine's housing, and this rear edge of the base is positioned closest to the rear of the vending machine's housing. This advantageously ensures that the stability of the cabinet-shaped vending machine is similarly high with respect to wind loads on both the front and rear. This contributes to achieving a certain minimum stability and allows for a cost-effective design with a small or minimal footprint and minimal overall weight.

[0023] The central area can intersect or overlap a central axis running perpendicular to the overall depth of the base. The overall depth of the base is measured from a front tilting edge on the bottom side of the base to a rear tilting edge on the bottom side of the essentially rectangular base in plan view. The central area can extend over a region of up to 20%, and in particular up to 30%, of this overall depth of the base.

[0024] Furthermore, it is advantageous if the additional concrete element is located closest to the rear of the housing of a self-service vending machine that is supported by the base. The rear of the housing is understood to be the opposite side of the front or operating side of the vending machine. This allows the user's standing height in the front or operating area of ​​a vending machine equipped with storage compartments to be kept low, ensuring that even low-positioned storage compartments, especially those on the bottom row or level, are as easily accessible as possible.

[0025] Furthermore, the additional concrete element may be provided with at least one recess on its underside, designed for inserting the lifting forks of a forklift or pallet truck. This allows a heavy additional concrete element to be easily aligned with the first concrete base element and at least pre-positioned. In particular, this simplifies and speeds up assembly and any subsequent disassembly or repositioning of the machine base.

[0026] The object of the invention is also achieved by a method for erecting or constructing a vending machine base at a selected installation site. The corresponding vending machine base is designed to support the load of a self-service vending machine housing and comprises at least one first concrete base element and an additional concrete element. The at least one first concrete base element 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 contact with at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element. The additional concrete element has at least one support surface, with which the additional concrete element can be supported on a substrate or ground 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 force-fit connection of the additional concrete element to the at least one first concrete base element. Furthermore, at least one manually adjustable leveling device is provided on the additional concrete element.

[0027] The construction process includes the following steps: Providing at least one first concrete base element and the additional concrete element at the installation site, manually adjusting the leveling agent on the additional concrete element such that the at least one second contact surface on the additional concrete element is spatially oriented in such a way 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 a planar or as large a surface as possible mutual contact.can be entered into, manual activation of 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 with its at least one support surface against the subsoil or ground under the additional concrete element remains supported, in particular remains load-bearing.

[0028] This ensures a minimum contact area between the at least one first contact surface and the at least one second contact surface. In particular, this prevents point-like or linear contact zones, or small areas, between the at least one first concrete base element and the attached additional concrete element. Small or insufficient contact zones can be caused primarily by unevenness at the installation site and the resulting deviations of the concrete elements from their intended alignment. This prevents detrimental chipping or crumbling of concrete pieces during the assembly or erection of the multi-part machine base at the respective installation site. This is true even if high or increased contact pressure is achieved using the manually adjustable connecting element, especially the at least one screw connection.Normal forces are generated between at least one first contact surface and at least one second contact surface. This also improves the stability of the vending machine base and ensures its intended visual appearance is maintained.

[0029] Furthermore, this method prevents or inhibits the lifting of the additional concrete element from the substrate when the at least one connecting element, in particular the at least one screw connection, is tensioned or exerts its tensile stress. A complete or even partial lifting of the additional concrete element would reduce the stability of the machine base or worsen its wobbling behavior. The stability and stability of the machine base are also enhanced by reliably preventing buckling or angular movements between the at least one first concrete element and the additional concrete element firmly connected to it.

[0030] Furthermore, the sophisticated assembly and installation process allows for the relatively quick and quality-assured construction of a sophisticated vending machine base.

[0031] According to an advantageous measure, it can be provided that, after the step of manually adjusting the leveling compound on the additional concrete element, the at least one first concrete base element is aligned 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 is also vertical. Accordingly, the additional concrete element is first aligned or leveled with the manually adjustable leveling compound, and subsequently the at least one first concrete base element is aligned with the additional concrete element and vertically aligned or leveled with respect to its at least one first contact surface. This ensures good and convenient access to the manually adjustable leveling compound on the additional concrete element, in particular to its height-adjustable support foot.

[0032] Furthermore, the object of the invention is solved by a self-service vending machine, which self-service vending machine comprises a housing with a plurality of receiving compartments, which receiving compartments are provided for the temporary storage and dispensing of items to authorized persons, and which housing is supported on a vending machine base, which vending machine base defines or ensures or contributes to the stability of the housing. The vending machine base used is designed according to one or more of the claims relating to the vending machine base.

[0033] To better understand the invention, it is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

[0034] They each show, in simplified, schematic form: Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a self-service vending machine and a vending machine base in a perspective view of the front; Fig. 2 shows the self-service vending machine and the vending machine base according to Fig. 1 in perspective view of their reverse side; Fig. 3 the automaton base according to Fig. 1 View from below; Fig. 4 the self-service machine and the machine base according to Fig. 1 in perspective view of the underside; Fig. 5 an enlarged perspective view of the back of the automaton base in view from a slant below.

[0035] It should be noted at the outset that in the differently described embodiments, identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals or component designations, and the disclosures contained in the entire description can be applied analogously to identical parts with the same reference numerals or component designations. Furthermore, the positional designations chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refer to the figure directly described and illustrated, and these positional designations must be applied analogously to the new position if the position changes.

[0036] In the Fig. 1 and 2Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a self-service vending machine 1 for the temporary storage and dispensing of items to authorized users or persons with access rights. Such a storage or self-service vending 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 items, 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 vending machine 1. The housing 3 can also contain part of the control electronics and furthermore houses at least one lock controller for locking or unlocking doors 4 of the receiving compartments 2.

[0037] The vending machine 1 comprises a base 5 on which the typically metallic housing 3, in particular a sheet metal housing, of the vending machine 1 is supported in a load-bearing manner. In particular, the housing 2 is securely connected to the base 5, preferably by means of screws and / or a positive-locking connection, so that the base 5 and the housing 3 define a single, multi-part assembly.

[0038] The vending machine base 5 is crucial for the stability of the cabinet-shaped vending machine 1. Preferably, the vending machine base 5 is not screwed to the surface or floor 9. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the vending machine 1, or its housing 3, does not require attachment to a wall or other vertical object. The vending machine 1, or its housing 3, is thus advantageously freestanding. The housing 2, with its matrix-like arranged receiving compartments 2, is cuboid or cabinet-like. Accordingly, the depth 6 of the housing 3 is less than its height 7 and less than its width 8.

[0039] The vending machine base 5 is designed to be above ground or "on-floor," specifically supported or placed on a floor 9 with a base surface 10 that is as flat and horizontal as possible. Advantageously, the vending machine base 5 is not anchored in the floor 9 or sunk into the base surface 10, and in particular, not buried in the subsoil. This eliminates the need for sensitive excavation work and other costly preparation of the floor 9.

[0040] The mass or weight of the vending machine base 5, along with the size or contour of its support surface and the position of its center of gravity, is a crucial factor in determining the stability and stability of the vending machine 1. To achieve the highest possible weight with the smallest possible volume and the lowest possible material and manufacturing costs, the vending machine base 5 is made predominantly of concrete. Preferably, the vending machine base 5 is constructed in multiple parts, in particular from several cast concrete sections.

[0041] 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 slab-like, its height 12 being less than its depth 13 and less than its width 14. The at least one first concrete base element 11 can also be made up of multiple parts. In particular, one 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 shown in Fig. 1The housing 3 or the compartment modules 15 are supported in a load-bearing manner on the at least one first concrete base element 11 and are rigidly connected to the one- or multi-part concrete base element 11. This rigid connection can be achieved via a plurality of fastening screws (not shown) and / or positive locking connections. The weight of the housing 3 or the housing modules 15 primarily rests on the at least one first concrete base element 11. In particular, the housing 3 or the housing modules 15 are only attached to the at least one first concrete base element 12, and are specifically supported on its upper surface.

[0042] The base area of ​​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 on it.

[0043] The at least one first concrete base element 11 has at least one first contact surface 16, 17, as can best be seen from the Fig. 3 and 4 This is evident. This at least one first contact surface 16, 17 is provided for contact with at least one second contact surface 18, 19 on an additional concrete element 20 of the machine base 5. The at least one additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first concrete base element 11, in their assembled or connected state, define the main or base body of the machine base 5.

[0044] The additional concrete element 20, which can be joined or attached to the at least one first concrete base element 11, has at least one support surface 21, 22 with which the additional concrete element 20 can be supported on the ground 9 or subsoil 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, a support surface 21, 22 can be arranged in the region of the two longitudinal ends of the additional concrete element 20 – as indicated by arrow 46 – and in particular in the outer corner sections, as is best seen from the Fig. 3 and 4 as is evident.

[0045] The automatic base 5 further comprises at least one manually adjustable or, if required, activatable connecting element 23, 24 for at least force-fit connection of 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 automatic base 5 and penetrates the at least one pair of contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively, 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 automatic 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-locking connection. The at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 is provided for generating a normal force between the first and second contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively.

[0046] What next? Fig. 3 and also the Fig. 4 , 5As can be seen by way of example, the additional concrete element 20 comprises at least one manually adjustable leveling device 30. This at least one manually adjustable leveling device 30 is designed to adjust, in particular spatially, the 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, and in particular before tensioning or before the establishment of the final 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 as parallel as possible and can thereby establish or enter into mutual contact over the largest possible area. During the activation of the planned orDue to the predetermined prestressing of the at least one connecting element 23, 24, the additional concrete element 20, with its at least one bearing surface 21, 22, remains supported against the subsoil or ground 9 beneath the additional concrete element 20 and is not lifted from the ground 9, since the direction of the prestressing force of the at least one connecting element 23, 24 is normal or substantially perpendicular to the corresponding pairs of contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively. A planned tensioning or tightening of the at least one connecting element 23, 24 thus does not cause 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 bearing 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.The automatic base 5 remains stable even on non-perfectly level surfaces 10. The largeest possible and reliably planned contact between the contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19 prevents pressure peaks and minimizes the risk of unwanted chipping or spalling of concrete from the additional concrete element 20 and / or the first concrete base element 11. Such risks would exist with point or line contact surfaces.

[0047] The manual adjustment of the leveling compound 30 of the additional concrete element 20 can be carried out using a leveling device or a simple spirit level. This adjustment can be performed before the at least one first concrete base element 11 is aligned with the additional concrete element 20 to ensure good access to and visibility of the leveling compound 30. Depending on the design and accessibility of the leveling compound 30, however, it may also be possible to perform a final manual adjustment of the leveling compound 30 after the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one concrete base element 11 have been aligned or pre-positioned, preferably without gaps.

[0048] The at least one manually adjustable leveling device 30 comprises at least one support foot 32 that is height-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 operator of the automated base 5 within predefined adjustment ranges. The support foot 32 can include a coupling means for a tool, for example, a hexagonal or Allen head accessible from the top of the automated base 5. This enables precise and effortless adjustment of the support height of the support foot 32 relative to the bearing surface 10 or to the concrete body 31.

[0049] The at least one height-adjustable support foot 32, in conjunction 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 against the subsoil or ground 9 under the additional concrete element 20.

[0050] According to a study in the Figs. 3 to 5 In the illustrated, practical embodiment, a single height-adjustable support foot 32 is formed in conjunction with two support surfaces 21, 22 on the underside of the concrete body 31, these forming a distributed three-point support 33 of the additional concrete element 20 against the subsoil or ground 9 beneath the additional concrete element 20. Such an advantageous three-point support 33 is in Fig. 3 This has been illustrated using dashed lines as an example.

[0051] The at least one pair of corresponding contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19 is preferably oriented perpendicular to the bearing surface 10. The at least one connecting element 23, 24, in particular the at least one threaded bolt 27, 28, runs normal or substantially perpendicular to the corresponding contact surfaces 16, 18 and 17, 19, respectively. 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 bearing surface 10, as shown in the Figs. 3-5 The additional concrete element 20 can be removed. The additional concrete element 20 can be positioned and fixed relative to the at least one first concrete base element 11 by an installer with respect to this vertical plane 34. A maximum vertical adjustment range of up to 50 mm, and in particular up to 100 mm, is typically sufficient.

[0052] 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, respectively, lie in a common vertical plane 34. It is further advantageous if the additional concrete element 20 can be pivoted and fixed relative to the at least one first concrete base element 11 about a pivot axis 35 extending 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 allows for compensation of slightly different inclinations or surface twists 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 / or over as large an area as possible on the ground 9 and the bearing surface 10, respectively.

[0053] The aforementioned compensation options concerning a limited available pivotability and / or height adjustability between the additional concrete element 20 and the at least one first concrete base element 11 can advantageously be realized by the fact that the at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 is inserted into at least one recess 36, 37 or bore in the additional concrete element 20. Fig. 5- and / or is accommodated in 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 the cross-sectional area of ​​the threaded bolt 27, 28 within the same cross-sectional plane. This creates a rotational and / or translational compensation option or clearance 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 untensioned 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 orSufficiently large compensation ranges or adjustment dimensions can be provided on the pressure distribution disc on which at least one threaded bolt 27, 28 is attached.

[0054] How best to Fig. 3 Since it is removable, it may be advantageous if the at least one first contact surface 16, 17 is formed on at least one first support projection 40, 41, which projects at least one first support projection 40, 41 towards a lateral surface 42 of the at least one first concrete base element 11.

[0055] Alternatively or in combination, at least one second contact surface 18, 19 can be formed on at least one second support projection 43, 44, which projects at least one second support projection 43, 44 towards a lateral surface 45 of the additional concrete element 20.

[0056] It is advantageous if the at least one first concrete base element 11 and the additional concrete element 20 contact each other via two first and / or second support projections 40, 41; 43, 44 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction 46 of the additional concrete element 20, i.e. at two spaced longitudinal positions, and are supported against each other in a force-fit manner.

[0057] The height 47 of the additional concrete element 20 is preferably greater, in particular by more than 1.2 times, than the height 12 of the at least one first concrete base element 11. The extension depth 48 of the additional concrete element 20, running parallel to the bearing surface 10 of the additional concrete element 20, is less than the depth 13 of the at least one concrete base element 11 measured in the same direction, as is best demonstrated by the Fig. 1 , 2 can be removed.

[0058] The additional concrete element 20 is assigned to the rear of the housing 49 of a self-service vending machine 1 that can be supported on the machine base 5, as best illustrated by the Fig. 1 , 2 This can be seen. The rear of the housing 49 is opposite the one in Fig. 1 arranged on the visible operating or front side of the self-service machine 1.

[0059] The height 47 of the additional concrete element 47 can be designed such that the additional concrete element 20, in projection onto the rear of the housing 3, covers a lower edge section of the rear of the housing 49.

[0060] At least one recess 51, 52 can be formed on the underside 50 of the additional concrete element 20, which is provided for the insertion of 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.

[0061] The at least one base element 11 has at least one mechanical leveling means 53, 54 on its underside, with which the top of the at least one base element 11, or its support surface for the housing 2 of a vending machine, can be horizontally leveled by an installer of the vending machine base 5. According to one possible embodiment, at least one adjusting screw and at least one support body 55, 56 coupled thereto may be provided for this purpose.

[0062] As from Fig. 3As can be seen by way of example, it can be advantageous if a center of mass 57 of the composite assembly consisting of 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 area 58 of the bearing surface 10 or ground contact surface of this composite assembly. In particular, a mass of the additional concrete element 20 and a depth 48 of the additional concrete element 20 extending parallel to the bearing surface 10 of the additional concrete element 20 can be dimensioned such that the central area 58 intersects or overlaps a central axis 59 perpendicular to a total depth 60 of the vending machine base 5. The total depth 60 of the vending machine base 5 extends from a front tipping edge 61 of the vending machine base 5 on the ground side to a rear tipping edge 62 of the vending machine base 5 on the ground side.The central area 58 extends, with respect to the depth direction 29, over a range of up to 20%, in particular up to 30%, of the total depth 60 of the vending machine base 5. The exemplary embodiment shows possible embodiment variants, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the embodiment variants specifically illustrated.

[0063] The scope of protection is defined by the claims. However, the description and drawings must be consulted for the interpretation of the claims.

[0064] Finally, for the sake of clarity, it should be noted that, for a better understanding of the structure, some elements have been shown not to scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size. Reference numeral list 1 self-service vending machine 30 Compensation 2 admission subject 31 concrete structure 3 Housing 32 support leg 4 Tür 33 Three-point support 5 vending machine base 34 Vertical plane 6 Depth dimension 35 virtual gift axis 7 Height dimension 36 Exclusion 8 Width dimension 37 Exclusion 9 Floor 38 base plate 10 footprint 39 base plate 11 concrete base element 40 first support projection 12 Height 41 first support projection 13 depth 42 Surface area 14 Width 43 second support projection 15 Specialist module 44 second support projection 16 first contact surface 45 Surface area 17 first contact surface 46 Longitudinal direction 18 second contact surface 47 Building height 19 second contact surface 48 Extent depth 20 Additional concrete element 49 Case back 21 support surface 50 bottom 22 support surface 51 Exclusion 23 Connecting element 52 Exclusion 24 Connecting element 53 Leveling agent 25 screw connection 54 Leveling agent 26 screw connection 55 Support body 27 Threaded bolts 56 Support body 28 Threaded bolts 57 Center of mass 29 Depth direction 58 Mid-range 59 central axis 60 Total depth 61 front tipping edge 62 rear tipping edge

Claims

1. A vending machine base (5) for load-bearing support 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) and an additional concrete element (20), - wherein the at least one first concrete base element (11) is arranged to bear weight force of the housing (3), and said 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 at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20), - and which additional concrete element (20) comprises 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 ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20), and - at least one manually activatable connecting element (23, 24) for at least a force-fit connection of 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 leveling means (30), which at least one manually adjustable leveling means (30) is configured to, prior to activation of the at least one connecting element (23, 24) or prior to the application of pretension by means of the at least one connecting element (23, 24), adjust a spatial alignment of the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) 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 flat mutual contact, wherein the additional concrete element (20) simultaneously remains supported with its at least one support surface (21, 22) relative to the ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20).

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

3. The 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 a bottom surface (50) of the concrete body (31) forms a load-bearing support for the concrete body (31) relative to the ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20).

4. The vending machine base according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a single height-adjustable support foot (32) in cooperation with two support surfaces (21, 22) on a bottom surface (50) of the concrete body (31) forms a three-point support (33) distributed over a surface area relative to the ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20).

5. The vending 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) is positionable and fixable with respect to this vertical plane (34) relative to the at least one first concrete base element (11).

6. The 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) is pivotable and fixable relative to the at least one first concrete base element (11) about a virtual pivot axis (35) extending perpendicular to this vertical plane (34).

7. The vending 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 threaded bolt (27, 28) is provided to generate a normal force between the first and second contact surfaces (16, 18; 17, 19).

8. The vending 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. The 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 relative to a lateral surface (42) of the at least one first concrete base element (11).

10. The vending 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 beyond a lateral surface (45) of the additional concrete element (20).

11. The 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) are in contact with one another and are supported against 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. The 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), extending parallel to a contact 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. The 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) extending parallel to a contact 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 vending machine (1) lies, with respect to a projection onto the contact surface (10), within a central region (58) of a ground-contact outline surface of this composite.

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

15. The vending machine base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one recess (51, 52) is formed on a bottom surface (50) of the additional concrete element (20), which recess is intended for inserting a lifting fork of a forklift or hand pallet truck.

16. A method for erecting a vending machine base (5) at a selected installation site, said vending machine base (5) being intended for the load-bearing support of a housing (3) of a self-service vending machine (1), the vending machine base (5) comprising at least a first concrete base element (11) and an additional concrete element (20), - wherein the at least one first concrete base element (11) is intended to bear weight force of the housing (3), and said 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 at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20), - and which additional concrete element (20) comprises 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 ground (9) beneath the additional concrete element (20), and - at least one manually activatable connecting element (23, 24) for at least a force-fit connection of the additional concrete element (20) to the at least one first concrete base element (11), and - at least one manually adjustable leveling means (30) on the additional concrete element (20), the method comprising the steps of: - providing the at least one first concrete base element (11) and the additional concrete element (20) at the installation site, - manually adjusting the leveling means (30) on the additional concrete element (20) such that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) is aligned so that the at least one second contact surface (18, 19) on the additional concrete element (20) runs 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) run parallel and can thus establish a flat mutual contact, - manually activating the at least one connecting element (23, 24), in particular at least one screw connection (25, 26), to establish a contact force between the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) and the at least one second contact surface (18, 19), while the additional concrete element (20) simultaneously 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, following the step of manually adjusting the leveling means (30) on the additional concrete element (20), the at least one first concrete base element (11) is aligned with and leveled against the additional concrete element (20) such that the at least one first contact surface (16, 17) on the at least one first concrete base element (11) also runs vertically.

18. A self-service machine comprising a housing (3) with a plurality of storage compartments (2), which storage compartments (2) are intended for the temporary storage and handover of items to authorized persons, and which housing (3) is supported on a vending machine base (5), which vending machine base (5) determines or contributes to the stability of the housing (3), characterized in that the vending machine base (5) is configured according to at least one of claims 1 to 15.

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