NUT AND LEGUME VENDING MACHINE

Abstract

The invention consists of an automation system for the food industry, particularly the nuts and legumes sector, capable of 24 / 7 product sales, filling packages with products whose weight is entered by the user, and subsequently processing payments through an interface and software.

Description

1 TARIFF NUT AND LEGUME VENDING MACHINE TECHNICAL FIELD The invention provides 24 / 7 product 5 in the food industry, especially in the nuts and legumes sector. capable of making sales, filling packages with products whose weight is entered by the user, in that order. an automation system that provides and subsequently processes payment transactions It consists of an interface and software. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE 10 Dried legumes and nuts are sold in pre-packaged or loose form. This is done by weighing from a container with the help of a person. Consumers, for various reasons... Therefore (freshness, taste, price, etc.), sometimes instead of buying packaged products, dried legumes and Consumers may prefer to buy nuts and dried fruit products by weight. Especially in our country, nuts are sold by weight rather than in pre-packaged boxes, and 15 Its consumption is much more widespread than in European countries. The weighing process is usually done by human hands. This is done with the help of a nut or dried legume. Therefore, sometimes a nut or dried legume When you go to the shop, if there are few employees, you weigh the product and then... Long queues may be required to pay. Another point to consider is... In many nut and legume shops, the owners are not in the shop and 20 It is the presence of employees in the shop. It stems from the presence of employees in the shops. Tracking inventory and cash can lead to serious problems. In summary... Nowadays, nuts and legumes are sold in packages by the gram, and all these processes are done in one go. It is done with human assistance. Also, these shops have fixed operating hours. The products listed above cannot be sold after these hours. 25 THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The invention is an automation system for selling nuts and legumes by weight. It is a system whose purpose is to provide people with the software and payment processing system it contains. 30 The aim is to provide automation, where each hopper contains different products. The machine, which consists of multiple hoppers, is controlled fully automatically. Thanks to its interface, the user can select the products they want and the desired gram quantity. They can select and then, with a single button press, have the desired products packaged. 2 It can provide this. The monetary equivalent of the purchase is shown on the machine. The payment system can automatically collect the amount from the user. Again, on the machine... The software automatically determines how much product is left in each hopper of the machine. This allows the store manager to track this information and act accordingly at the right time. It can refill the required reservoir. 5 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. General view of the invention. Figure 2. Detail B - Product weighing hopper. Figure 3. Detail A - Servo motor 10 Figure 4. Top view of the invention. Figure 5. Side view of the invention. Figure 6. Detail C – Load cell - Product weighing sensor Figure 7. View of the internal mechanism of the invention. Figure 8. Detail D – View of the product unloading hopper. 15 Figure 9. Detail E – View of the weighing pan Figure 10. Flowchart showing the working principle of the invention. Figure 11. Configuration of a servo-motor-driven precision positioning vehicle. Figure 12. Configuration of a servo-motor-driven precision positioning vehicle. Positioning diagram 20 The corresponding numbers in the figures are: 1. Servo motor 2. TrTger dTşlTsT 3. TrTger belt 25 4. Car 5. Weighing chamber 5.1. Cover 6. Load cell 7. Delivery container 30 8. Scale 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The system described in this invention is an automaton comprising both internal and external structures. The external structure... (Not shown in the figures) the user placing orders, making payments and receiving products It is the visible outer casing of the system that includes the receiving processes. This casing Through this, the user selects products via the interface on the front of the vending machine. 5 It can specify the weight information. The interface displays different product categories and options. It allows viewing. Once the user has completed their selection, payment is made. By proceeding to this stage, users can complete the payment process using various methods. Once payment is confirmed, the system will automatically display the products selected by the user. Preparations are beginning. Once the packaging of the products is complete, delivery will be on the 10th. The product is ready in its compartment, and the user can safely retrieve their item. These functions are implemented with a standard vending machine system designed for any given product. They are the same. The exterior design is engineered to enhance the user experience, It provides a hygienic shopping environment by offering contactless transaction options. Same 15 At the same time, additional features such as an information screen on the machine and voice guidance were available. Features help users complete their transactions smoothly. is happening. The internal structure of the vending machine system extends from the user completing their order... mechanical and electronic systems that manage the processes until the products are delivered. It consists of components. These components include the weighing sensor (load cell) (6), final product delivery container (7), N number of product pans (8) and timing belt (3), timing belt (3) servo motor (1) that provides movement, trigger gear (2), servo motor (1) precise positioning car (4) connected to timing belt (3) that can do, mounted on car (4) connected to timing belt (3). It consists of a weighing chamber (5). 25 The system includes a microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the user. processing of order information provided by using an interface and the order placed to release the product in the specified gram weight from the scales (8) where the products are located It enables activation. Within the vending machine that is the subject of the invention, the intended sale There are (N number) pans (8) for the product. Each pan (8) contains different or 30 The same type of product can be found. There is a vibration motor at the bottom of the pans (8). and in order for the product unloading to be complete and accurate, the relevant microprocessor... The vibration motor under the pan (8) is activated and the desired amount of product is delivered. The emptying is ensured. First, each pan (8) inside the vending machine is filled. 4 The process is underway, and the amount of filling done is entered into the system via the interface in grams. It is defined and the system dispenses the amount of gold sold after each sale. The total amount in each pan (8) is deducted. Thus, the remaining amount in each pan (8) The product quantity is known and can be viewed via the interface on the vending machine. When the level falls below a certain limit, a warning can be given via the interface. Warning 5 The amount to be given has been previously defined within the system. During the unloading process, the weighing chamber (5) is placed in the relevant pan (8) of the order. right below it; timing belt (3), servo motor (1) that drives the timing belt (3), timing belt gear (2), car (4) connected to timing belt (3), car (4) connected to timing belt (3) By positioning the products directly on the weighing hopper (5), the load is 10 The load cell (6) is made to fall into the load cell (6) by the microprocessor. The products fall into the weighing hopper (5) as a result of the activation of the vibration motor. They start measuring together. The products coming out of the pan (8) are placed in the weighing chamber (5). By precisely measuring with the load cell (6) whether it is the desired amount or not It is controlled by a microprocessor. When multiple product orders are received, 15 The microprocessor weighs the car (4) and the weighing chamber (5) where each product is located. It directs the package to the scale (8) and ensures that it is filled into the same package. Each order is placed inside a paper bag stored in the vending machine. Paper bags are stored in a special compartment inside the vending machine, and each order contains one. A paper bag is taken from this warehouse and brought under the delivery bin (7) 20 and the products are transferred directly into the bag. The product inside the weighing chamber (5) After the measurement of the quantity is confirmed, the trigger driven by the servo motor (1) The belt (3) and timing gear (2) mechanism delivers the weighing chamber (5) to the user. The final product is directed to the delivery bin (7) to be processed. All moving parts of the system The components are designed to work stably on the car (4). Interior 25 The automation software and microprocessor within the system track product quantities and Inform the store manager about the depleted tanks and request refills. provides. The invention relates to the internal mechanism of an automaton whose external structure can take any form. It is related to this. In this context, a screen located on the external structure (Figure 30) (not shown) servo motor (1) precise positioning according to the product input made. As a result of the precise movement of the moving cart (4), the product is placed under the relevant product pan (8) The weighing chamber (5) should arrive accurately and the load cell (6) should be accurate for the relevant product. weighing and filling the product into the delivery hopper (7) in the correct amount and with the correct amount The result is the product(s) entered by the user during the ordering process. units that ensure the preparation and delivery of this product / these products to the end user These units are composed of microprocessors and software that control their operation. is being done and implemented. The process involves the user selecting product 5 via a screen located on the exterior surface of the vending machine. It begins with the selection process. For the selection, the screen is presented to the user. The provided buttons are used. The products that the user can select are pre-selected. The microprocessor is defined and matched with codes assigned to each side (8). When an order is received, the scale (8) is determined to match the code of the product subject to the order. and the order quantity is recorded in the system. After the user selects the desired product, 10 You can enter the weight in grams using the number keys on the screen, and The microprocessor detects this value and retrieves the data (8) of the relevant product and the amount to be prepared. The data is obtained in grams. The product options that the user can choose from on the interface are displayed on the microprocessor. These registered codes are matched, and the system adjusts the corresponding scale to 15 according to the user's selection. (8) determines with precision. When the order is confirmed by the user, the system automatically process the payment via credit card or other suitable payment methods. It initiates the payment process. The user is guided through the screen. This is done while payment data is encrypted via a secure connection. The payment is transmitted to the central payment processor via this method. Once payment confirmation is received, the system processes it within 20 seconds. This activates the relevant order code and initiates the order preparation process. If the payment fails, the user receives an error message and is given the opportunity to try again. It is presented. This section explains how to control the internal components of a microprocessor as part of an order. The operating principle of the system will be defined. The desired 25 within the internal structure. There can be a certain number (N number) of pans (8). The microprocessor is selected by the user. Timing belt (3) for taking the products entered into the order list from the correct scales (8) The length is divided by N, which is the total number of pans. The length of the timing belt (3) is more It was defined in the microprocessor beforehand. The timing belt (3) length is X. The length X / N = Y is the length between the midpoints of the pans (8) 30 It shows that the timing gear (2) connected to the servo motor (1) rotates one step. The number of millimeters in which the timing belt (3) will advance has also been previously defined in the microprocessor. The total weight of the products ordered by the user is connected to the timing belt (3). within the range that the weighing chamber (5) mounted on the car (4) can carry and weigh 6 When the system is first started, the weighing system is mounted on the car (4) connected to the timing belt (3). its reservoir (5) by the microprocessor, the middle point of the rightmost or leftmost pan (8) It is located at position Y / 2. There are N number of pans (8) in the system. The products entered by the user are obtained one by one from the scales (8) in order. If there are products from the first side (8) in the order, the microprocessor will process 5 weighing chamber (5) mounted on the car (4) connected to the timing belt first pan (8) It is moved to the midpoint. All these distances and midpoints are the timing belt (3) the length and the points where the scales (8) are located according to this belt were previously This is known thanks to its recording in the microprocessor. This aforementioned transfer process, The timing gear (2) of the car (4) connected to the timing belt (3) is driven by servo motor (1) 10 This is achieved by rotating it. The timing belt (3) is also connected to the timing gear (2). Therefore, each rotational movement of the servo motor (1) is considered as the movement of the car (4). It concludes. Products will be taken from other pans (8) besides the first pan (8) in the order list. with one step rotation of the timing gear (2) connected to the servo motor (1), the timing belt rotates 15 (3) Since the number of mm it will advance is defined in the system beforehand, from which pan (8) If product needs to be taken, the distance the timing belt (3) needs to advance “Y x It is calculated using the equation "(Target pan order – Current pan order)". With this formula... The distance the obtained timing belt (3) needs to advance is one step of the timing gear (2). The information is divided into how many mm the timing belt (3) needs to rotate and this 20 In this way, the number of steps the timing gear (2) needs to turn is calculated. Timing According to the calculation of how many steps the gear (2) needs to turn, how many ms the servo motor (1) needs to turn The microprocessor calculates how long the trigger needs to run. weighing chamber (5) mounted on the carriage (4) connected to the belt (3), according to the order given It progresses by making precise positioning in this way, defined from one end to the other. 25 When all the products ordered are completed, the car (4) is connected to the timing belt (3). the position of the mounted weighing chamber (5) and the middle of the timing belt (3) The distance to the point is calculated by the software, and the servo motor travels that distance. (1) with the timing gear (2) and thus the timing belt (3) mounted on the car (4) The weighing chamber (5) is moved. When the movement stops, the middle of the weighing chamber (5) is 30 The point and the midpoint of the product delivery bin (7) will be aligned They are positioned because the delivery reservoir (7) is located exactly in the middle of the timing belt (3). is positioned. After this positioning, the lids (5.1) of the delivery container (5) 7 The software opens and the products inside the weighing chamber (5) are transferred to the delivery chamber (7) It is poured. In this way, the product ordered by the user is delivered to the user. If the total weight of the ordered products is less than what the weighing container (5) can hold If the weight is greater than what the system can weigh, the weighing chamber (5) is again the maximum when the system is first started. 5 at position Y / 2 which is the midpoint of the first pan (8) on the right or the far left If there are (8) products from the first pan in the order, the middle (8) of the first pan is located. Since the point and the midpoint of the weighing chamber (5) will be in the same position, this software This is understood by and weighing is done by not moving the servo motor (1) The weighing chamber (5) will not move. The first product is precisely weighed by the weighing chamber (5). After being weighed in this way, this first product is emptied into the weighing chamber (5) where it is located. The distance between the position and the midpoint of the timing belt (3) is determined by the software. is calculated and the servo motor (1) and the timing gear (2) are used for this distance and thus The weighing chamber (5) mounted on the car (4) connected to the timing belt (3) also moves It is delivered when the movement ends and the midpoint of the weighing chamber (5) is reached. They are positioned so that the midpoint of the reservoir (7) is aligned. This 15 After positioning, the lids of the weighing chamber (5) (5.1) are opened by the software and The products inside are poured into the delivery container (7). The first product ordered is given to the user. The delivery of all other products included in the order has been completed. transferred from the pans (8) in the same way one by one into the weighing chamber (5) They are transported to the delivery hopper (7) in order. After all products are delivered to the user 20 then the weighing chamber (5) is in its first position on the right or left, in the middle of the first pan (8). The machine returns to position Y / 2, where a new order is awaited. During the order preparation phase, a servo motor (1) precision positioning device car (4) linear and angular positioning via microprocessor and software. By doing so, it directs the product to the weighing chamber (5) under the relevant product pan (8). This 25 The movement, the position of each pan (8) was previously recorded in the system. Therefore, according to the position of the shroud (8) corresponding to the order code This is being done. When an order is received, the system uses this location information to process it. It moves the weighing chamber (5) under the corresponding pan (8). The movement process is via servo It is controlled by a motorized (1) steering mechanism and position 30 The data is instantly reported back to the microprocessor. Thus, the weighing chamber (5) Reaching the target position precisely and being ready for the weighing process. Thus, the system's motion control is precisely ensured, and the product weighing machine is positioned accordingly. (8) and perfect alignment of the weighing chamber (5) are ensured. 8 A system that enables the transfer of the products in the pans (8) to the weighing chamber (5). There is a discharge mechanism. This mechanism is located in the relevant pan of the weighing chamber (5). (8) It starts working after it is detected by the microprocessor that it has fallen below this level. In line with this, the excretory mechanism located under each pan (8) The vibration motors located inside are operated precisely, and the product undergoes a controlled 5-degree rotation. It is transferred to the weighing chamber (5) in this way. Vibration motor, microprocessor It is operated precisely according to the weight data determined by [the system], and thus The desired level of precision in unloading is ensured. Weighing is done after unloading has begun. Load cell within the chamber (5) instantly sends data to the microprocessor. sending and the amount ordered by the microprocessor and the amount discharged are 10 A comparison is being made. The microprocessor continuously processes the data coming from the load cell. It analyzes this and checks whether the target weight has been reached. When the unloaded weight matches the ordered amount, the unloading is performed by the microprocessor. A closing command is sent to the mechanism cover, and it is pneumatic or The emptying process is terminated by closing the electromechanically controlled lid. 15 When the measured amount is complete, the product in the weighing chamber (5) is placed in the weighing chamber. (5) a pneumatically or electromechanically controlled cover (5.1) mechanism on (5) When opened by the microprocessor, it is transferred to the final product delivery bin (7). The user completes the process by picking up the ordered product from the delivery bin (7). The system completes the order by recording it in the inventory. It updates its tracking and gets ready for new orders. 30 9 REQUESTS 1. It is a vending machine for nuts and legumes, and its features are: - timing belt (3), servo motor (1) that drives the timing belt (3) and timing belt gear (2), 5 - Trigger that can be positioned precisely thanks to the servo motor (1) The car (4) is mounted on the belt (3) and the car (4) is mounted on the timing belt (3). weighing chamber (5) with lid (5.1), - weighing sensor (load cell) (6) on the weighing chamber (5), - final product delivery bin (7), 10 - a cover at the bottom that can be opened by the microprocessor, and the microprocessor itself. N number of product weighing pans containing a vibration motor that can be activated by (8) and, - Weight information is displayed along with the product by the user via buttons. an interface that allows you to place orders and make payments by logging in 15 from the scales containing the ordered products, which also house the software (8) the shroud (8) for the release of the product in the specified gram weight Activating the vibration motor underneath, sending the operating command to the servo motor. to give, check load cell (6) data, one and more orders When taken, the car (4) is placed in the scale (8) 20 in the order of each product. to direct and deliver each completed order to the delivery bin (7) by including a microprocessor configured to direct it It is characteristic. 2. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 1, its feature is; via an interface. 25 products that can be selected by the user and determined for each side (8) codes are predefined and products are assigned codes to each side (8) It is characterized by containing a microprocessor with which it is paired. 3. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 1, its feature being; within its internal structure From N number of scales (8), the products entered into the order list by the user In order to obtain it correctly, the timing belt (3) length recorded beforehand is 30 The sum of the midpoints of the pans (8) is divided by the number of pans, N. The trigger that calculates the length (Y) between them and is connected to the servo motor (1) information about how many mm the timing belt (3) will advance with one step rotation of the gear (2) It is characterized by containing a microprocessor, which also includes... 4. A nut and legume vending machine in accordance with Request 5, and its feature is; with a timing belt (3) the midpoint of the left or right pan (8) of the starting point of the connected car (4) It is characterized by being (Y / 2). 5 5. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to requirements 4 or 5, with the following features: servo motor. The timing belt (3) rotates one step with the timing gear (2) connected to the engine (1). It is defined how many mm it will advance and from which pan (8) product If necessary, the distance the timing belt (3) must advance is “Y x Calculate using the equation "(Target Pan Order – Current Pan Order)" 10 It is characterized by containing a configured microprocessor. 6. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to clause 6, whose feature is; timing belt (3) the distance that needs to be advanced by one step of the timing gear (2) By dividing the information about how many mm the belt (3) needs to turn, the timing gear (2) configured to calculate how many steps it needs to turn It is characterized by containing a microprocessor. 7. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 7, and its feature is; the timing gear (2) According to the calculation of how many steps it needs to turn, how many ms long is the servo motor (1)? microprocessor configured to calculate when it needs to be driven It is characterized by its inclusion. 20 30

Claims

9 REQUESTS 1. It is a vending machine for nuts and legumes, and its features are: - timing belt (3), servo motor (1) that drives the timing belt (3) and timing belt gear (2), 5 - Trigger that can be positioned precisely thanks to the servo motor (1) The car (4) is mounted on the belt (3) and the car (4) is mounted on the timing belt (3). weighing chamber (5) with lid (5.1), - weighing sensor (load cell) (6) on the weighing chamber (5), - final product delivery bin (7), 10 - a cover at the bottom that can be opened by the microprocessor, and the microprocessor itself. N number of product weighing pans containing a vibration motor that can be activated by (8) and, - Weight information is displayed along with the product by the user via buttons. an interface that allows you to place orders and make payments by logging in 15 from the scales containing the ordered products, which also house the software (8) the shroud (8) for the release of the product in the specified gram weight Activating the vibration motor underneath, sending the operating command to the servo motor. to give, check load cell (6) data, one and more orders When taken, the car (4) is placed in the scale (8) 20 in the order of each product. to direct and deliver each completed order to the delivery bin (7) by including a microprocessor configured to direct it It is characteristic.

2. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 1, its feature is; via an interface. 25 products that can be selected by the user and determined for each side (8) codes are predefined and products are assigned codes to each side (8) It is characterized by containing a microprocessor with which it is paired.

3. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 1, its feature being; within its internal structure From N number of scales (8), the products entered into the order list by the user In order to obtain it correctly, the timing belt (3) length recorded beforehand is 30 The sum of the midpoints of the pans (8) is divided by the number of pans, N. The trigger that calculates the length (Y) between them and is connected to the servo motor (1) information about how many mm the timing belt (3) will advance with one step rotation of the gear (2) It is characterized by containing a microprocessor, which also includes...

4. A nut and legume vending machine in accordance with Request 5, and its feature is; with a timing belt (3) the midpoint of the left or right pan (8) of the starting point of the connected car (4) It is characterized by being (Y / 2). 5 5. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to requirements 4 or 5, with the following features: servo motor. The timing belt (3) rotates one step with the timing gear (2) connected to the engine (1). It is defined how many mm it will advance and from which pan (8) product If necessary, the distance the timing belt (3) must advance is “Y x Calculate using the equation "(Target Pan Order – Current Pan Order)" 10 It is characterized by containing a configured microprocessor.

6. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to clause 6, whose feature is; timing belt (3) the distance that needs to be advanced by turning one step of the timing gear (2) By dividing the timing gear by the information of how many mm the belt (3) needs to turn (2) configured to calculate how many steps it needs to turn It is characterized by containing a microprocessor.

7. A nut and legume vending machine conforming to Claim 7, and its feature is; the timing gear (2) According to the calculation of how many steps it needs to turn, how many ms long is the servo motor (1)? microprocessor configured to calculate when it needs to be driven It is characterized by its inclusion. 20 30

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