Small coin laundry

Abstract

To provide a narrow coin laundry which can be easily used at any time by constructing the coin laundry in a parking space of a building.SOLUTION: A small coin laundry according to an embodiment includes a coin laundry 100 installed in a parking lot space 20 of a building 10 having the parking lot space 20, the coin laundry 100 being constructed in the parking lot space 20 with an area of less than 10 square meters, and two or less laundry devices 200 (or 300) installed in the coin laundry, the laundry devices each having an opening and closing door 220 through which washing is inserted and being disposed to face an entrance door 230 of the coin laundry, and the opening and closing door 220 and the entrance door 230 being separated by at least 1500mm or more.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a small coin laundry installed in a relatively large parking lot. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, demand for coin laundries has increased, and large coin laundry stores have been built in each region, providing customers with high-performance medium-sized and large-sized washer-dryers, as well as futon refreshment services. However, large coin laundry stores require a large amount of land area because they provide customers with many medium-sized and large-sized washer-dryers. They also require water tanks to store the water used so that many medium-sized and large washer-dryers can be operated simultaneously. Large coin laundry stores also need to be built in accordance with building code standards.

[0003] Also, if users have a large amount of laundry to do, it can be difficult to carry it around, so they prefer coin laundries that allow car access.However, in densely populated areas, there are only a limited number of large coin laundries with parking lots, which does not provide the coin laundry environment that users desire. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3910197 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a small coin laundry that can be easily used at any time by building it in the parking space of a building. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The small coin laundry according to this embodiment is installed in a parking space of a building that has parking space, and includes a coin laundry constructed in the parking space with a floor area of ​​less than 10 square meters, and two or less laundry machines installed in the coin laundry.The laundry machine is characterized in that an opening and closing door for putting laundry in is positioned opposite the entrance and exit door of the coin laundry, and the distance between the opening and closing door and the entrance and exit door is at least 1500 mm. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a diagram showing an example in which a small coin laundry is installed in the parking space of a convenience store. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a small coin laundry machine installed in accordance with an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a small coin laundry machine installed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first example in which two laundry machines are installed in a small coin laundry according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second example in which two laundry machines are installed in a small coin laundry according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the foldable folding table attached to the wall of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] This is a diagram showing the network configuration of this system for using laundry equipment installed in a small coin laundry. [Figure 8] FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of a laundry machine selection screen displayed on a user's mobile device, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of a course selection screen displayed on a user's mobile device. [Figure 9]10A is a diagram showing an example of a card payment screen displayed on a user's mobile device, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of a device selection and course selection confirmation screen displayed on a user's mobile device. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen when applying for points as a benefit of the Pika Pika Partner System. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the awarded points notified to the mobile device. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing example images used when applying for a special privilege for picking up abandoned laundry. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of an operation for awarding points as a reward for removing left-out laundry. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Below, an embodiment of a small coin laundry will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows an example of a small coin laundry built in the parking space of a convenience store. As shown in Figure 1, a convenience store, which is an example of a building 10, has a parking space 20 that can accommodate, for example, seven private cars. In one corner of the parking space 20, a small coin laundry 100 is constructed, for example, using a prefabricated building or a container. This reduces the construction costs of the small coin laundry. It also reduces the construction time for small coin laundries.

[0009] Here, a convenience store is used as an example of a building 10 having a parking space 20, but the present invention may be applied to any structure that has a parking space. For example, the present invention may be applied to a parking space for a restaurant or cafe, a parking space for a supermarket, a parking space for a roadside station, a parking space for a service area on a highway, a rooftop parking space, etc.

[0010] 2 to 5 show various examples of small coin laundry machines 100. Figures 2 and 3 show an example in which one laundry machine is installed in each of small coin laundry facilities 100a and 100b. Figure 4 shows a first embodiment in which two laundry machines are installed in small coin laundry facility 100c. Figure 5 shows a second embodiment in which two laundry machines are installed in small coin laundry facility 100c.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the small coin laundry 100 is located in the parking lot space of a building with a floor area of ​​less than 10 square meters (10 m 2 The coin laundry is constructed in an area of ​​100 or less. Inside the coin laundry 100, one to two laundry machines (limited to two or less) are installed.

[0012] The small coin laundry 100a shown in FIG. 2 has a floor area (10 m²) of, for example, 3600 mm in width and 1300 to 1500 mm in length. 2 The small coin laundry 100a is constructed in a space of less than 100m². The small coin laundry 100a is equipped with one medium-sized washer / dryer or one large washer / dryer as laundry equipment. The laundry equipment 200 refers to a medium-sized washer / dryer or a large washer / dryer. The size of a medium-sized washer / dryer is, for example, 940 mm wide, 1357 mm deep, and 1830 mm high. The size of a large washer / dryer is, for example, 1040 mm wide, 1357 mm deep, and 1830 mm high. The entrance door 230 of the small coin laundry 100a has a single-wing door 234 in the front and a shutter part 236 made of, for example, aluminum at the back. The laundry equipment 200 is connected to water pipes, gas pipes, etc.

[0013] Laundry machine 200 is arranged so that door 220, through which laundry is put in, faces entrance door 230 of the coin laundry, and the distance between door 220 (when closed) and entrance door 230 is at least 1500 mm. The space between door 220 and entrance door 230 is used as work area 240.

[0014] The small coin laundry 100b shown in FIG. 3 has a floor area (10 m²) of, for example, 3600 mm in width and 2300 to 2700 mm in length. 2 The small coin laundry 100b is constructed in a space less than 100 m2. One medium-sized washer / dryer or one large washer / dryer is installed as laundry equipment in the small coin laundry 100b. The entrance door 230 of the small coin laundry 100b has a double door 234 in the front and an aluminum shutter 236 at the back. The laundry equipment 200 is connected to water pipes, gas pipes, etc. The rest of the configuration is the same as in Figure 2, so a description thereof will be omitted. The empty space 140 of the small coin laundry 100b can accommodate an additional laundry machine (for example, a medium-sized washer / dryer or a large washer / dryer) in preparation for an increase in the number of customers.

[0015] In the first embodiment of the small coin laundry 100c shown in FIG. 4, for example, the width is 3600 mm, the length is 2300 to 2700 mm, and the floor area (10 m 2 The small coin laundry 100c is typically built in a space less than 100m². The laundry equipment installed in the small coin laundry 100c can be two medium-sized washer-dryers, or two large washer-dryers, or one medium-sized washer-dryer and one large washer-dryer, or one medium-sized washer-dryer or one large washer-dryer and one dryer. The dimensions of a large dryer are, for example, 1000mm wide, 1244mm deep, and 1860mm high. The dimensions of a medium-sized double dryer are, for example, 800mm wide x 1172mm deep x 1940mm high.

[0016] Laundry machine 200 refers to a medium-sized washer-dryer or a large-sized washer-dryer. Laundry machine 300 refers to a large-sized or medium-sized double-barrel dryer. Laundry machine 200 (300) refers to either a medium-sized washer-dryer or a large-sized washer-dryer or dryer. The entrance door 230 of small coin laundry 100c has a double door 234 in the front and a shutter part 236 made of, for example, aluminum at the back. Water pipes, gas pipes, etc. are connected to laundry machines 200, 200 (300).

[0017] The small coin laundry 100c shown in Figure 4 is the most recommended embodiment. That is, this configuration comprises a coin laundry 100c constructed in parking space 20 with a floor area of ​​less than 10 square meters, and two washer-dryers or one washer-dryer and one dryer installed inside the coin laundry 100c. The two washer-dryers or one washer-dryer and one dryer are arranged side by side with opening / closing door 220 (closed) for putting laundry in facing entrance door 230 of the coin laundry 100.

[0018] The space between the opening / closing door 220, through which laundry is inserted into the laundry machine, and the entrance / exit door 230 of the coin laundry 100c is the work area 240. The distance L1 between the opening / closing door 220 and the entrance / exit door 230 is at least 1500 mm. This allows the work area 240 to be secured even in a small coin laundry 100c.

[0019] FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of a small coin laundry 100c. The small coin laundry 100c of the second embodiment is also a small coin laundry with a floor area (10 m²) of, for example, 3600 mm in width and 2300 to 2700 mm in length. 2 The coin laundry 100c is constructed in a building with a floor space of less than 100 sq m. Two washer-dryers or one washer-dryer and one dryer are installed as laundry equipment in the coin laundry 100c. The opening and closing doors 220 (closed) for putting laundry into the laundry equipment are arranged in parallel facing the entrance door 230 of the coin laundry 100c, and the construction is the same as that shown in FIG.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 5, the small coin laundry 100c has a folding table 350 and a shelf 360 for storing cleaning supplies in the work area 240. The size of the folding table 350 is, for example, 800 mm wide x 450 mm long. The size of the cleaning product storage shelf 360 (with door) is, for example, 40 mm wide x 400 mm long x 1515 mm high.

[0021] An example of cleaning tools stored in the cleaning supply storage shelf 360a in Fig. 5 is shown. Stored in the cleaning supply storage shelf 360a are a vacuum cleaner, dustcloths, brooms, brushes, dustpans, plastic bags (for trash), etc. Users are asked to use the cleaning tools stored in the cleaning supply storage shelf 360a to pick up any paper scraps or garbage that they find, put them in plastic bags, and throw them in a trash can. Users are also asked to tidy up the small coin laundry 100c by returning the folding table 350 to an unused state and returning the cart (not shown) to its correct location.

[0022] Daily maintenance work is difficult for small coin laundries 100 located far away. Therefore, for example, maintenance work by staff is limited to once every three days, and cooperative, good customers are asked to clean the facility on the other two days, which reduces operating costs. When a cooperative and good user cleans the work area 240 using cleaning tools stored in the cleaning supply storage shelf 360a, points are awarded to the user (details will be described later).

[0023] FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the folding folding table 350 shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 6(a) shows the folding table 350 held horizontally (in use), and FIG. 6(b) shows the folding table 350 folded against the wall (unused state). FIG. 6(c) shows an example of how the table can be moved from the unused state (b) to the used state (a), and from the used state (a) to the unused state (b) by operating the lever 355. In FIG. 6(a), the lever 355 is locked, maintaining the horizontal state. To fold the folding table 350, push the lever 355 in FIG. 6(c) upward from the bottom to release the lock, allowing it to be folded as shown in FIG. 6(b).

[0024] This folding folding table 350 can be used to fold laundry after washing and drying and then take it home. After use, the user folds the folding table 350 into the shape shown in Figure 6(b). This allows for a wider use of the work area 240. The small coin laundry 100 (100a to 100c) is equipped with a wall-mounted air conditioner (not shown), but the description thereof will be omitted.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the network of the present system for using laundry machines installed in small coin laundry machines 100 (a general term for 100a to 100c). 7, a tablet terminal (display device) 250 and a surveillance camera 260 are attached to a wall or the like in a small coin laundry 100. A network 450 of this system is communicatively connected to the small coin laundry 100, mobile devices (e.g., smartphones) 400 owned by users, a server 500 (management device), a call center 600, and the like.

[0026] Identification information (e.g., a QR code (registered trademark)) for installing an application for using the laundry machine is displayed on the tablet terminal 250. In addition, a telephone number to call the call center 600 to deal with machine trouble is also displayed.

[0027] When a user uses the laundry machine for the first time, the user reads the identification information 250a displayed on the tablet terminal 250 using the QR code reading function of the mobile device 400. The user then downloads the application indicated by the read identification information and installs it on the mobile terminal 400. From the second time onwards, the user can operate the laundry machine simply by launching the installed application.

[0028] Then, from the mobile device 400 on which the above-mentioned application is installed, the user can select the laundry machine (if there are two laundry machines), set the washing and drying course, and perform a completely cashless payment for the set course (payment card information, etc.).

[0029] That is, the small coin laundry 100 is equipped with a tablet terminal (display) 400 that displays identification information 250a for installing applications that use this system. The identification information 250a is read from the portable device 400, and the application downloaded and installed from the identification information 250a is executed, allowing the laundry equipment to be used with a completely cashless payment system.

[0030] The system is also configured so that the availability of laundry machines can be checked from mobile device 400. Information about the availability of laundry machines may be automatically sent from server 500 to mobile device 400 when an application is launched from mobile device 400. Alternatively, the information may be sent from server 500 to mobile device 400 in response to a request from mobile device 400.

[0031] Next, the procedure for using this system will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 show examples of operation screens provided by server 500 on the screen of mobile device 400 when using the laundry equipment.

[0032] First, when using the small coin laundry 100 for the first time, the user reads the identification information 250a displayed on the tablet terminal 250 with the mobile device 400, and then installs and launches an application for using the laundry equipment on the mobile device 400. If the application has already been installed, the user launches it from the mobile device 400.

[0033] When the application on the mobile device 400 is launched, the launch signal is sent via the network 450 to the server 500 that manages the laundry machines. The server 500 also serves as a management device for the system. When the application is launched, the mobile phone number of the mobile device 400 (or the member ID at the time of initial setup) is linked to the server 500. The server 500 can identify who is accessing the mobile device 400 from the mobile phone number or member ID of the mobile device 400. Upon receiving a usage request, the server 500 sends (provides) a screen to the mobile device 400 for selecting the "machine and course to use" shown in FIG. 8(a).

[0034] The user touches (selects) the washer / dryer or dryer they wish to use on the screen shown in Fig. 8(a) and touches "Next." The touch information is sent to server 500. If one or all of the desired laundry machines are in use, server 500 displays on mobile device 400 that the laundry machine is in use (cannot be selected).

[0035] In response to touching [Next] in FIG. 8(a), the server 500 displays the course selection screen shown in FIG. 8(b) on the mobile device 400. The user selects one of the desired courses from those shown in Fig. 8(b) and touches "Next." The touch information is sent to the server 500. For the "Wash only" course, a screen may be provided on which the user can specify the washing time. For the "Dry only" course, a screen may be provided on which the user can specify the drying time.

[0036] In response to touching [Next] in Fig. 8(b), the server 500 displays the payment settlement screen (e.g., card payment) shown in Fig. 9(a) on the mobile device 400. Once the payment settlement screen shown in Fig. 9(a) is entered, it is registered in the server 500 in association with the mobile device 400 of the user, so there is no need to re-enter the information unless the payment card has been changed. The user enters the card information to be used for payment on the payment screen shown in Figure 9(a) and touches "Next." This signal is sent to the server 500. Therefore, the small coin laundry 100 is completely cashless, so there is no need for a payment machine inside the store, which reduces costs.

[0037] In response to touching [Next] in FIG. 9(a), the server 500 displays a confirmation screen shown in FIG. 9(b) on the mobile device 400. If the user approves the confirmation screen shown in Fig. 9(b), the user touches [Confirm] to end the process. The touch information is sent to the server 500. If the user wants to change the selected content, the user touches [Back] and makes the corrections.

[0038] The server 500 controls the operation of the laundry equipment according to the conditions selected by the user when the user touches [Confirm] on the confirmation screen in Figure 9(b). That is, the user selects a laundry equipment (a washer-dryer or a dryer) in the small coin laundry 100, sets the operation course, and starts the operation. The laundry equipment is designed to automatically lock the door when it starts operation. Communication from the server 500 to the laundry equipment may be via a gateway.

[0039] If a machine problem occurs while using the laundry equipment, assistance can be received by calling the call center 600 displayed on the tablet terminal 250. An icon for calling the call center 600 may be displayed on the screens shown in Figures 8 and 9.

[0040] As described above, according to the small coin laundry of the embodiment, users can use their cars to access the coin laundry built in the parking space of the building, and can use it easily anytime, anywhere.

[0041] (Points Awarding) Next, the point awarding control of the small coin laundry of the embodiment will be described. Basically, the Small Coin Laundry 100 operates smoothly with the support of its users. To that end, it provides a service that rewards users for their cooperation by awarding them points. For example, the following points are available for awarding: (1) Benefits of the Pikapika Partner Program (2) Special offer for leaving your laundry unattended

[0042] (Pikapika Partner Program Benefits) Narrow Coin Laundry 100 asks users to take the initiative in keeping the laundry clean. We operate a system that rewards good users (Pika Pika Partners) who cooperate with the cleaning work by awarding them points (for example, 100 points). The following describes how points can be claimed when a user performs cleaning or tidying work, such as using cleaning tools stored in the cleaning supply storage shelf 360a shown in Figure 5 to pick up paper scraps and garbage that have fallen on the ground and throw them in a trash can.

[0043] FIG. 10 shows an operation screen for applying for points using the mobile device 400. The user uses mobile device 400 to take an image 270a of work area 240 before cleaning, as shown in FIG. 1(a), and an image 270b of work area 240 after cleaning, as shown in FIG. 1(b). Then, the application running the system on mobile device 400 sends the store name (screen selection) and images 270a and 270b to a specified address on server 500. The server 500 (manager or staff member) receives the images and compares and inspects the date and time of the images and images 270a and 270b to determine whether or not to award points.

[0044] Since the mobile device 400 and the server 500 are linked by a mobile phone number (or member ID), the awarded points are registered in a user database prepared in the server 500 and are notified from the server 500 to the mobile device 400. FIG. 11 shows a display screen of the points notified to the mobile device 400. Accumulated points can be reflected in the usage fee of Small Coin Laundry 100, and can also be used at stores within the building or affiliated coin laundry stores (managed as common points or store points).

[0045] In this way, Small Coin Laundry 100 expects good customers to take the lead in helping run the store, and customers who help clean the store will be given points as a token of appreciation.

[0046] (Left-and-forgotten laundry pickup bonus) The small coin laundry 100 is equipped with only two laundry machines (for example, two washer-dryers, or one washer-dryer and one dryer). Therefore, if laundry is left in the laundry machine after washing and / or drying, the next user will not be able to use it. Furthermore, if laundry is left in the laundry machine for a long period of time, the performance of the small coin laundry 100 will not improve, which will have a significant impact on sales.

[0047] Therefore, as a special reward for retrieving left laundry, if a user retrieves laundry that has been left in the laundry machine and stores it on a storage shelf provided in the small coin laundry 100, points (for example, 50 points) will be awarded (presented) as a thank you. The storage shelf may be provided separately, or the folding table 350 may be used.

[0048] FIG. 12 shows an example of an image when applying for the privilege of removing left-out laundry, and FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the operation. When a customer visits the laundry machine, the customer confirms that the laundry has been washed and / or dried and is left in the laundry machine, making the machine unusable (S10 in FIG. 13).

[0049] The user photographs the laundry machine before removing the left laundry, and then removes the left laundry and moves it to a storage shelf (not shown) (S20 in FIG. 13). FIG. 12(a) shows an example image of the laundry machine (an image showing the left-out state) photographed by the mobile device 400 before removing the left laundry.

[0050] The user takes pictures of the storage shelf to which the abandoned laundry has been moved, and sends the two images from the application to a specified address of the server 500 (S30 in FIG. 13). FIG. 12(b) shows an example image (moved image) taken by the mobile device 400 immediately after the abandoned laundry has been moved to the storage shelf.

[0051] An administrator or staff member on the server 500 side awards cooperation points to the user who moved the abandoned laundry based on the two images (FIGS. 12(a) and (b)) (S40 in FIG. 13). The awarded points are notified to the mobile device 400 of the user who moved the abandoned laundry using a screen similar to that shown in FIG. 11. The awarded points are also registered in a user database prepared in the server 500. Accumulated points can be reflected in the usage fee of small coin laundries, and can also be used at stores within the building or affiliated coin laundry stores (managed as common points or store points).

[0052] In this way, the small coin laundry 100 is based on the premise that users will take the initiative in running the laundry, and users who move abandoned laundry to storage shelves can be given points as a token of appreciation. Furthermore, by constructing a small coin laundry using, for example, prefabricated buildings or containers, construction costs can be reduced and construction time can be shortened.

[0053] As described above, the small coin laundry of the embodiment is a small coin laundry 100 installed in parking space 20 of building 10 that also has parking space 20. It is constructed in parking space 20 with an area of ​​less than 10 square meters, and includes two or less laundry machines (for example, two washer-dryers, or one washer-dryer and one dryer) installed within the coin laundry. The laundry machines are arranged with opening / closing doors 220 for loading laundry facing the entrance / exit door 230 of the coin laundry, with the distance between opening / closing doors 220 and entrance / exit door 230 being at least 1500 mm. This allows users to use the coin laundry constructed in the building's parking space by car, making it easy to use anytime, anywhere.

[0054] The embodiments of the present invention are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. These novel embodiments may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the inventions and their equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 10...Convenience store, 20...Parking space 100, 100a-100c...small coin laundry, 120...shutter 200, 300...Laundry equipment, 220...Opening and closing doors, 230...Entrance doors 240...Work area, 250...Tablet terminal, 260...Surveillance camera 350...Folding table, 355...Lever, 360...Cleaning supplies storage shelf 400...Mobile devices (smartphones), 450...Network 500...Server (management device), 600...Call center

Claims

[Claim 1] A small coin laundry installed in a parking space of a building having a parking space, A coin laundry constructed in the parking space with a floor area of ​​less than 10 square meters; Two or less laundry machines installed within the coin laundry; Equipped with The laundry machine is arranged so that an opening / closing door for putting laundry in faces the entrance door of the coin laundry, A small coin laundry characterized in that the distance between the opening and closing door and the entrance and exit door is at least 1500 mm.

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