JP3769778B2

JP3769778B2 - Vending machine temperature control device

Info

Publication number: JP3769778B2
Application number: JP18094695A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 晃菅原
Original assignee: Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd
Current assignee: Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd
Priority date: 1995-06-23
Filing date: 1995-06-23
Publication date: 2006-04-26
Anticipated expiration: 2021-04-26
Also published as: JPH097051A

Description

【０００１】
【産業上の利用分野】
本発明は、缶飲料等の自動販売機に搭載される温度制御装置に係り、特に、使用電力のピークシフト又はピークカット時間帯に適合する自動販売機の温度制御装置に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
電力使用量には、年間を通じて季節的な変動があり、また１日のうちでも時間帯によって大きな変動がある。特に、夏場（７月１日から９月３０日の間）の電力需要の日負荷特性（１日の電力需要の時間的推移を示す特性）は、冷房機器等の運転台数の増減により、時間帯により極めて大きな変化を示す。例えば、１０時から１３時と１３時から１６時の間のそれぞれに電力使用量のピークがあることが知られている。
【０００３】
このような電力供給事情を考慮して、使用電力量のピークを比較的使用量の少ない時間帯にシフトさせることを「ピークシフト」といい、また使用電力量のピークを抑制することを「ピークカット」という。そして、ピークシフトは１０時から１３時の間に適用され、ピークカットは１３時から１６時の間に適用される。
缶飲料等の自動販売機は、年間を通じて定常的に電力を消費しており、その使用量も決して少なくはない。そこで、自動販売機においても、上述したピークカット及びピークシフトに対応する温度制御が要請されていた。
【０００４】
一方、缶飲料等において飲見ごろの温度は、温かい飲料であっても冷たい飲料であっても、人間の体感温度と周囲環境の温度（例えば外気温度）との相対的な温度差によって決定されることが多いという経験的事実が存在する。
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、従来の缶飲料等の自動販売機の多くは、当該自動販売機の設置時に設定した温度条件のままで１日又は年間を通じて運転され、外気温度に対応して庫内温度を制御するといった運転は行なわれてはいなかった。
【０００６】
しかし、電力使用量のピーク時においては、個々の自動販売機の庫内温度をわずかに変化させるだけでも全体として大きな効果があり、省エネルギ化あるいは電力エネルギの有効活用につながる。
そこで、本発明の目的は、上記した従来例の課題を解消し、ピークカット及びピークシフトに対応する温度制御が可能で、かつ定常運転時においても省エネルギ化を図ることができる自動販売機の温度制御装置を提供することにある。
【０００７】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記課題を解決するために、請求項１に記載の発明は、断熱性を有する複数の商品収納庫を有し、前記商品収納庫のそれぞれに温度調節手段が設けられた自動販売機の温度制御装置において、前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度をそれぞれ測定し商品温度データを出力する複数の商品温度検出手段と、前記自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する外気温度検出手段と、前記商品温度データに基づき前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定の目標温度範囲内に維持されるように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、前記温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に前記温度調節手段を停止させるピークカットモード運転を行わせる制御手段と、を備えて構成される。
【０００８】
請求項２に記載の発明は、断熱性を有する複数の商品収納庫を有し、前記商品収納庫のそれぞれに温度調節手段が設けられた自動販売機の温度制御装置において、前記複数の商品収納庫の温度をそれぞれ測定し商品温度データを出力する複数の商品温度検出手段と、前記自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する外気温度検出手段と、前記商品温度データに基づき前記商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定の目標温度範囲内に維持されるように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように前記温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせる制御手段と、を備えて構成される。
【０００９】
請求項３に記載の発明は、断熱性を有する複数の商品収納庫を有し、前記商品収納庫のそれぞれに温度調節手段が設けられた自動販売機の温度制御装置において、前記複数の商品収納庫の温度をそれぞれ測定し商品温度データを出力する複数の商品温度検出手段と、前記自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する外気温度検出手段と、前記商品温度データに基づき前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度を所定の目標温度範囲内に維持するように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように前記温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせ、さらに、前記温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に前記温度調節手段を停止させるピークカットモード運転を行わせる制御手段と、を備えて構成される。
【００１０】
請求項４に記載の発明は、断熱性を有する複数の商品収納庫を有し、前記商品収納庫のそれぞれに温度調節手段が設けられた自動販売機の温度制御装置において、前記複数の商品収納庫の温度をそれぞれ測定し商品温度データを出力する複数の商品温度検出手段と、前記自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する外気温度検出手段と、前記商品収納庫の扉の開閉を検知する商品収納庫扉開閉検知手段と、前記商品温度データに基づき前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度を所定の目標温度範囲内に維持するように前記温度調節手段を制御し、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように前記温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせ、前記温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に前記温度調節手段を停止させるピークカットモード運転を行わせ、前記ピークシフトモード運転又はピークカットモード運転中に前記商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定温度に達した場合、または前記ピークシフトモード運転又はピークカットモード運転中に前記商品収納庫の扉の開放時間が所定時間に達した場合に、前記ピークシフトモード運転又はピークカットモード運転を解除して通常運転モードとする制御手段と、を備えて構成される。
【００１１】
【作用】
請求項１に記載の発明によれば、商品温度検出手段により各商品収納庫の庫内温度が測定されて商品温度データが出力され、また外気温度検出手段により自動販売機の外気温度が測定されて外気温度データが出力される。制御手段は、商品温度データに基づき各商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定の目標温度範囲内に維持されるように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、前記温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に前記温度調節手段を停止させてピークカットモード運転に切り替える。その結果、電力使用量のピーク時において電力使用量を抑制することができ、省エネルギ化を図ることができる。
【００１２】
請求項２に記載の発明によれば、商品温度検出手段は各商品収納庫の温度を測定し商品温度データを出力し、外気温度検出手段は自動販売機の外気温度を測定する。制御手段は、商品温度データに基づき商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定の目標温度範囲内に維持されるように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように前記温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせる。このように、ピークカットモード運転に先立ってピークシフトモード運転を行うことにより電力使用のピーク時をシフトさせることができ、かつピークカットモード運転の実施を容易にし、全体として省エネルギ化を図ることができる。
【００１３】
請求項３に記載の発明によれば、商品温度検出手段は各商品収納庫の庫内温度を測定し商品温度データを出力する。外気温度検出手段は自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する。制御手段は、商品温度データに基づき前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度を所定の目標温度範囲内に維持するように前記温度調節手段を制御し、かつ、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせ、さらに、温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に前記温度調節手段を停止させるピークカットモード運転を行わせる。
【００１４】
請求項４に記載の発明によれば、商品温度検出手段は各商品収納庫の温度をそれぞれ測定し商品温度データを出力する。外気温度検出手段は自動販売機の外気温度を測定し外気温度データを出力する。商品収納庫扉開閉検知手段は商品収納庫の扉の開閉を検知する。制御手段は、商品温度データに基づき前記複数の商品収納庫の庫内温度を所定の目標温度範囲内に維持するように前記温度調節手段を制御し、冷却運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも低い温度範囲で冷却し、加熱運転の場合は通常温度範囲よりも高い温度範囲で加熱するように前記温度調節手段を制御するピークシフトモード運転を行わせ、温度調節手段の停止時間が所定時間に達した場合、または外気温度データに基づいて判断し前記自動販売機の外気温度が所定温度に達した場合のいずれかの場合に温度調節手段を停止させるピークカットモード運転を行わせ、ピークシフトモード運転又はピークカットモード運転の実行後、前記商品収納庫の庫内温度が所定温度に達した場合、または前記商品収納庫の扉の開放時間が所定時間に達した場合に、ピークシフトモード運転又はピークカットモード運転を解除する。このように、従来、時間（例えば１６時）によって画一的に解除していたピークカットモード運転を、商品収納庫内の温度等に応じて解除するようにしたので、季節の区別なく、また１日のうちでも時間帯の区別なく省エネルギ化を図ることが可能となる。
【００１５】
【実施例】
次に、本発明の好適な実施例を図面に基づいて説明する。
【００１６】
図１に、本発明に係る自動販売機１００の一実施例を示す。自動販売機１００は、断熱隔壁２により区画された３個の商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃと、各商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃ内の温度を測定するコラム内温度測定センサ４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｃと、各商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃの扉の開閉を検知する商品収納庫扉開閉検知手段である扉開閉検知センサ１９Ａ，１９Ｂ，１９Ｃと、この自動販売機１００の周囲の外気温度を測定する外気温度測定センサ５と、この自動販売機１００全体を制御するためのコントローラ，コンデンサ等の冷却装置及び商品排出機構等が内蔵された機構部６と、を備えて構成される。上記において、商品収納コラム３Ａ〜３Ｃは商品収納庫に相当し、コラム内温度測定センサ４Ｂ〜４Ｃは商品温度検出手段に相当し、外気温度測定センサ５は外気温度検出手段に相当する。
【００１７】
図２にこの自動販売機１００の冷却装置１０の構成を示す。冷却装置１０は、コンプレッサ１１と、コンデンサ（凝縮器）１２と、電子膨張弁１３と、ディストリビュータ１４と、３個の電磁弁１５Ａ，１５Ｂ，１５Ｃを備えて構成されている。
【００１８】
各電磁弁１５Ａ，１５Ｂ，１５Ｃには、それぞれ冷媒管を介して蒸発器（エバポレータ）１６Ａ，１６Ｂ，１６Ｃが接続され、各蒸発器１６Ａ，１６Ｂ，１６Ｃは、商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃ内にそれぞれ配置され、各商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃを独立に冷却することが可能となっている。上記において、蒸発器１６Ａ〜１６Ｃと、コンプレッサ１１と、コンデンサ１２を含む冷却機構は、温度調節手段を構成している。
【００１９】
各蒸発器１６Ａ，１６Ｂ，１６Ｃには、冷媒管及びアキュームレータ２５を介してコンプレッサ１１に接続されているとともに、各蒸発器１６Ａ，１６Ｂ，１６Ｃの入口温度及び出口温度を検出するためのサーミスタ等で構成された蒸発器温度センサ１７Ａ，１７Ｂ，１７Ｃを備えている。
【００２０】
電子膨張弁１３は、例えばステッピングモータ等により駆動される膨張弁で構成されており、制御手段であるコントローラ１８に電気的に接続されて、コントローラ１８から出力された駆動パルス信号のパルス数に応じて、その弁開度が制御される。
【００２１】
コントローラ１８には、コラム内温度測定センサ４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｃの出力であるコラム内温度測定信号と、蒸発器温度センサ１７Ａ，１７Ｂ，１７Ｃの出力である蒸発器温度測定信号２０Ａ，２０Ｂ，２０Ｃ及び外気温センサ５の出力である外気温度測定信号２１と、扉開閉検知センサ１９Ａ，１９Ｂ，１９Ｃの出力である扉開閉検知信号等が入力され、これらの温度測定信号等に応じて電子膨張弁１３の開度並びに電磁弁１５Ａ，１５Ｂ，１５Ｃの開閉制御を行ない、各商品収納コラム内の温度が所定の冷却温度範囲に収まるように制御し、コラム内の缶飲料等を冷却する。
【００２２】
この温度制御は、図４に示すようにして行なわれる。すなわち、曲線ａを例にとると、商品の冷却温度範囲の下限温度Ｔ1 に達した場合（図におけるＰ点）、コントローラ１８はコンプレッサ１１に停止制御信号を出力してコンプレッサ１１を停止させる。このため、商品収納コラムへは冷気が供給されなくなるので、庫内温度は上昇する。庫内温度が商品の冷却温度範囲の上限温度Ｔ2 に達した場合（図におけるＱ点）、コントローラ１８はコンプレッサ１１に動作制御信号を出力してコンプレッサ１１の動作を再開させる。このため、冷気が商品収納コラムへ供給されるようになり、庫内温度は下降する。以下、これの繰り返しである。上記の曲線ａは、外気温度が標準温度の場合であり、図上のｔ11はコンプレッサ１１が停止している時間（以下、「コンプレッサＯＦＦ時間」という）を示し、図上のｔ12はコンプレッサ１１が動作している時間（以下、「コンプレッサＯＮ時間」という）を示している。標準外気温度である曲線ａの場合には、ｔ11＝ｔ12，あるいはｔ11：ｔ12＝１：１の関係がある。また、外気温度が標準温度よりも高い場合（曲線ｂの場合）には、標準外気温度の場合（曲線ａの場合）よりもコンプレッサＯＦＦ時の温度の上昇が速く、上限温度Ｔ2 に到達するまでの時間であるコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間が短い。すなわち、ｔ21＜ｔ11の関係がある。一方、外気温度が標準温度よりも低い場合（曲線ｃの場合）には、標準外気温度の場合（曲線ａの場合）よりもコンプレッサＯＦＦ時の温度の上昇が遅く、上限温度Ｔ2 に到達するまでの時間であるコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間が長い。すなわち、ｔ31＞ｔ11の関係がある。この場合、コンプレッサ１１を動作させて庫内温度を上限温度Ｔ2 から下限温度Ｔ1 にまで低下させるのに必要な時間ｔ12，ｔ22，ｔ32はどの外気温度の場合もほぼ同じである。
【００２３】
したがって、外気温度が標準温度よりも高い場合（曲線ｂの場合）には、ｔ21：ｔ22＝１：（１−α）の関係（α＞０とする）があり、外気温度が標準温度よりも低い場合（曲線ｃの場合）には、ｔ31：ｔ32＝１：（１＋β）の関係（β＞０とする）がある。図４の温度時間特性は、実際には曲線状になるが、模式的に直線で表わしたものである。
【００２４】
次に、この自動販売機１００における制御動作について、図３に示す制御フローチャート図および図５に示す庫内温度チャート図を参照しつつ説明する。なお、以下の説明においては、３つの商品収納コラム３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｃは、すべて同一の温度範囲内の温度に制御されるものとする。
【００２５】
まず、コントローラ１８は、コンプレッサ１１が停止している時間であるコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間が所定値Ｃ1 以上であるか否かについて判別する（ステップＳ１）。この判別値Ｃ1 は、例えば、上述した値ｔ11（標準外気温度の場合のコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間）に設定しておく。コンプレッサＯＦＦ時間がＣ1 以上の場合は、上述した図４における曲線ａ及び曲線ｃの場合に相当する。上記ステップＳ１において「ＹＥＳ」すなわちコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間がＣ1 以上の場合（曲線ａ，ｃの場合）は、ステップＳ３に移行する。また、上記ステップＳ１において「ＮＯ」すなわちコンプレッサＯＦＦ時間がＣ1 よりも短い場合（曲線ｂの場合）は、ステップＳ２に移行する。
【００２６】
ステップＳ２においては、コントローラ１８は、外気温度測定センサ５からの外気温度検出信号から外気温度を検出し、外気温度が所定値Ｃ2 以下であるか否かについて判別する。この判別値Ｃ2 は、例えば、上述した図４における曲線ａの場合の標準外気温度値に設定しておく。外気温度がＣ2 以下の場合は、上述した図４における曲線ａ及び曲線ｃの場合に相当する。上記ステップＳ２において「ＹＥＳ」すなわち外気温度がＣ2 以下の場合（曲線ａ，ｃの場合）は、ステップＳ３に移行する。また、上記ステップＳ２において「ＮＯ」すなわち外気温度がＣ2 より高い場合（曲線ｂの場合）は、このサイクルの処理を終了し次のサイクルに移行する。
【００２７】
ステップＳ３においては、ピークシフトモード運転を行なう。ピークシフトモード運転とは、図５に示すように、通常運転モードでは、上限温度Ｔ2 を８°ＣとしてコンプレッサをＯＮさせ、下限温度Ｔ1 を１°ＣとしてコンプレッサをＯＦＦさせる（平均目標温度：４°Ｃ）のに対し、上限温度Ｔ2 を１°ＣとしてコンプレッサをＯＮさせ、下限温度Ｔ1 を−１°ＣとしてコンプレッサをＯＦＦさせるという、いわば「強冷運転」を行なうものである。このように運転することにより、電力をこの期間中に集中して使用し、電力使用のピークをこの期間にシフトさせることができる。
【００２８】
次に、ステップＳ４に移行する。ステップＳ４では、コントローラ１８は、コラム内温度測定センサ４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｃ５からの庫内温度検出信号から庫内温度を検出し、庫内温度（商品温度）が所定値Ｃ3 以下であるか否かについて判別する。この判別値Ｃ3 は、例えば、図５に示すように、上述したピークシフトモードの温度範囲１°Ｃ〜−１°Ｃのうち低めの温度（例えば零度以下の温度）に設定しておく。ステップＳ４においては、「ＹＥＳ」すなわち庫内温度がＣ3 になるまで監視し、「ＹＥＳ」と判別された場合には、次のステップＳ５に移行する。
【００２９】
ステップＳ５においては、ピークカットモード運転を行なう。ピークカットモード運転とは、コンプレッサ１１の運転を停止させ、ピークシフトモード時に庫内に貯蔵された冷気のみによって保冷を行なおうとする運転モードである。このピークカットモードでは、電力を使用せず、電力使用のピークを抑制することができる。また、このピークカットモードでは、冷気の供給を停止するので、庫内温度は上昇していくが、上述したように、標準外気温度以下の低い場合（図４における曲線ａ，ｃの場合）をねらって実施しているので、庫内温度の上昇率は抑制されている。
【００３０】
ただし、庫内温度がある限界値を超えると商品価値を損なうので、ステップＳ６において庫内温度を監視し、ある温度Ｃ4 、例えば図５に示すように５°Ｃに達した場合には、ピークカットモードを終了し、通常運転モードに移行する（ステップＳ７）。また、ステップＳ６において、庫内温度がＣ4 より低い場合であっても、扉開閉検知センサ１９Ａ〜１９Ｃからの扉開閉検知信号の監視により、商品収納コラムの扉が所定時間（例えば３分間）以上開放されたことを検知した場合には庫内温度は上昇するので、この場合も通常運転モードに移行する（ステップＳ８）。
【００３１】
以上、本発明の実施例に基づいて本発明を説明したが、本発明は、上記実施例に限定されるものでない。例えば、上記の実施例では、冷飲料の自動販売機について説明したが、本発明は温飲料の自動販売機についても全く同様にして応用可能である。その場合には、各商品収納コラム３Ａ〜３Ｃ内にヒータを設け、このヒータをコントローラ１８により制御しうるように構成する。そして、図３の制御フローチャートのステップＳ１においては、ヒータをＯＦＦしている時間である「ヒータＯＦＦ時間」が所定値Ｃ1 ′以上であるか否かについて判別する。ヒータＯＦＦ時間が所定値Ｃ1 ′以上であるということは、外気温度が温飲料の標準温度よりも高いことを意味しており、ヒータをＯＦＦしても飲料の温度が冷めにくく、ピークカット運転を行い易い条件であることを示している。また、同様の理由から、温飲料の場合には、図３の制御フローチャートのステップＳ２において、外気温度が所定値Ｃ2 ′以上であるか否かについて判別する。
【００３２】
次に、ピークシフト運転においては、通常運転よりも高い温度範囲でヒータ加熱を行う。また、図３の制御フローチャートのステップＳ４におけるピークカットモードを開始するための実行温度の判別については、ピークシフトモードの温度範囲のうち高めの温度Ｃ3 ′に設定しておく。そして、ピークカットモードの解除条件の１つであるステップＳ６においては、庫内温度が所定値Ｃ4 ′以下になり商品が冷めてしまった場合とし、他の解除条件であるステップＳ８については図３と同様、扉開放時間３分を基準とする。上記の場合は、ヒータは温度調節手段に相当している。
【００３３】
また、上記したピークカットモードの解除条件は、ピークシフトモードの場合にも適用可能である。
【００３４】
【発明の効果】
以上の通り、請求項１に記載の発明によれば、ピークカット運転の要請に対応することができ、電力使用のピーク時における電力使用量を抑制することができ、省エネルギ化を図ることができる。
【００３５】
請求項２に記載の発明によれば、ピークシフト運転の要請に対応することができ、電力使用のピーク時における電力使用量を抑制することができ、省エネルギ化を図ることができる。
【００３６】
請求項３に記載の発明によれば、ピークカット運転モードに先立ってピークシフトモード運転が行われ、電力使用のピークシフト運転に加え、ピークカット運転が実施されるので、自動販売機全体として省エネルギ化を図ることができる。
【００３７】
請求項４に記載の発明によれば、従来、例えば１６時というように時間的規制に基づいて解除していたピークカットモード運転を、商品収納庫内の温度等によって解除するようにしたので、１年のうちの季節の区別なく、また１日のうちでも時間帯の区別なく省エネルギ化を図ることが可能となる。したがって、総体として電力エネルギの有効活用を実現することができる、という利点を有している
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の一実施例である自動販売機の温度制御装置の概略構成を示す図である。
【図２】本発明の一実施例である自動販売機の温度制御装置の回路構成を示す図である。
【図３】本発明の一実施例である自動販売機の温度制御装置における制御手順を示すフローチャート図である。
【図４】本発明の一実施例である自動販売機の温度制御装置における動作を説明する図（１）である。
【図５】本発明の一実施例である自動販売機の温度制御装置における動作を説明する図（２）である。
【符号の説明】
２断熱隔壁
３Ａ〜３Ｃ商品収納コラム
４Ａ〜４Ｃコラム内温度測定センサ
５外気温度測定センサ
６機構部
１１コンプレッサ
１２コンデンサ
１３電子膨張弁
１４ディストリビュータ
１５Ａ〜１５Ｃ電磁弁
１６Ａ〜１６Ｃ蒸発器
１７Ａ〜１７Ｃ蒸発器温度センサ
１８コントローラ
１９Ａ〜１９Ｃ扉開閉検知センサ
２５アキュームレータ
１００自動販売機[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a temperature control device mounted on a vending machine such as a can beverage, and more particularly to a temperature control device of a vending machine adapted to a peak shift or peak cut time zone of electric power used.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Electricity consumption varies seasonally throughout the year, and there are significant fluctuations depending on the time of day. In particular, the daily load characteristics of power demand in summer (between July 1 and September 30) (characteristics indicating the temporal transition of the power demand of the day) It shows extremely large changes depending on the belt. For example, it is known that there is a peak of power usage at each time between 10:00 to 13:00 and 13:00 to 16:00.
[0003]
Taking this power supply situation into consideration, shifting the peak of the power consumption to a time zone with a relatively small amount of usage is called “peak shift”, and suppressing the peak of the power consumption is “peak”. It is called “cut”. The peak shift is applied between 10:00 and 13:00, and the peak cut is applied between 13:00 and 16:00.
Vending machines such as canned beverages consume power constantly throughout the year, and their usage is not small. Therefore, even in vending machines, temperature control corresponding to the above-described peak cut and peak shift has been required.
[0004]
On the other hand, the temperature at the time of drinking in a can beverage or the like is determined by the relative temperature difference between the human sensory temperature and the temperature of the surrounding environment (for example, the outside air temperature), whether it is a hot beverage or a cold beverage. There is an empirical fact that there are many cases.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, many conventional vending machines such as canned beverages are operated throughout the day or year with the temperature conditions set at the time of installation of the vending machine, and the inside temperature is controlled according to the outside air temperature. Driving was not done.
[0006]
However, at the peak of electric power consumption, even a slight change in the internal temperature of each vending machine has a significant effect as a whole, leading to energy saving or effective use of electric energy.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the conventional example, to enable temperature control corresponding to peak cut and peak shift, and to achieve energy saving even during steady operation. The object is to provide a temperature control device.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a temperature control of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, each of which is provided with a temperature adjusting means. In the apparatus, a plurality of product temperature detection means for measuring the temperature inside the plurality of product storages and outputting product temperature data, and an outside temperature detection for measuring the outside temperature of the vending machine and outputting the outside temperature data And a temperature control means for controlling the temperature adjusting means so that the inside temperatures of the plurality of goods storages are maintained within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and the stop time of the temperature adjusting means is A peak cut mode for stopping the temperature adjusting means when the predetermined time is reached or when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches the predetermined temperature determined based on the outside air temperature data. Configured and control means for causing the operation.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 2 is a temperature control device of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means. A plurality of product temperature detection means for measuring the temperature of the warehouse and outputting product temperature data; an outside air temperature detection means for measuring the outside air temperature of the vending machine and outputting the outside air temperature data; and based on the product temperature data The temperature adjusting means is controlled so that the temperature inside the product storage is maintained within a predetermined target temperature range, and in the case of cooling operation, cooling is performed in a temperature range lower than the normal temperature range, In this case, it is configured to include a control means for performing a peak shift mode operation for controlling the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a temperature range higher than the normal temperature range.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the temperature control device for a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, the plurality of product storages. A plurality of product temperature detection means for measuring the temperature of the warehouse and outputting product temperature data; an outside air temperature detection means for measuring the outside air temperature of the vending machine and outputting the outside air temperature data; and based on the product temperature data The temperature adjusting means is controlled so as to maintain the internal temperature of a plurality of product storage boxes within a predetermined target temperature range, and in the case of cooling operation, cooling is performed in a temperature range lower than the normal temperature range, and heating operation is performed. In this case, a peak shift mode operation for controlling the temperature adjusting means to perform heating in a temperature range higher than the normal temperature range is performed, and the stop time of the temperature adjusting means reaches a predetermined time. Or a control means for performing a peak cut mode operation for stopping the temperature adjusting means in any case when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature determined based on the outside air temperature data. It is prepared for.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the temperature control device for a vending machine having a plurality of commodity storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the commodity storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, the plurality of commodity storages. A plurality of product temperature detection means for measuring the temperature of the storage and outputting product temperature data, an outside temperature detection means for measuring the outside air temperature of the vending machine and outputting the outside air temperature data, and a door of the product storage door Product storage door opening / closing detection means for detecting opening and closing, and controlling the temperature adjusting means so as to maintain the internal temperature of the plurality of product storage areas within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and cooling In the case of operation, cooling is performed in a temperature range lower than the normal temperature range, and in the case of heating operation, peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a temperature range higher than the normal temperature range. The temperature adjusting means when the stop time of the temperature adjusting means reaches a predetermined time, or when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature determined based on outside air temperature data. When the inside temperature of the product storage reaches a predetermined temperature during the peak shift mode operation or the peak cut mode operation, or the peak shift mode operation or the peak cut mode operation Control means for canceling the peak shift mode operation or the peak cut mode operation and setting the normal operation mode when the opening time of the door of the product storage reaches a predetermined time.
[0011]
[Action]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the product temperature detection means measures the internal temperature of each product storage and outputs the product temperature data, and the outside air temperature detection means measures the outside air temperature of the vending machine. Outside temperature data is output. The control means controls the temperature adjusting means so that the inside temperature of each product storage is maintained within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and the stop time of the temperature adjusting means is a predetermined time. In the case where the temperature reaches the predetermined temperature or when the outside temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature, the temperature adjusting means is stopped to switch to the peak cut mode operation. As a result, the power usage can be suppressed at the peak of the power usage, and energy saving can be achieved.
[0012]
According to the invention described in claim 2, the product temperature detecting means measures the temperature of each product storage and outputs the product temperature data, and the outside air temperature detecting means measures the outside air temperature of the vending machine. The control means controls the temperature adjusting means so that the inside temperature of the product storage is maintained within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and is lower than the normal temperature range in the cooling operation. Cooling in the temperature range, and in the case of heating operation, the peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in the temperature range higher than the normal temperature range. In this way, the peak time of power use can be shifted by performing the peak shift mode operation prior to the peak cut mode operation, and the peak cut mode operation can be easily carried out to save energy as a whole. Can do.
[0013]
According to the invention described in claim 3, the product temperature detecting means measures the temperature inside each product storage and outputs product temperature data. The outside temperature detecting means measures the outside temperature of the vending machine and outputs outside temperature data. The control means controls the temperature adjusting means so as to maintain the internal temperature of the plurality of product storage boxes within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and in the case of the cooling operation, from the normal temperature range. Cooling in the lower temperature range, and in the case of heating operation, the peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in the temperature range higher than the normal temperature range, and the stop time of the temperature adjusting means is predetermined. The peak cut mode operation for stopping the temperature adjusting means is performed when the time is reached or when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature as determined based on the outside air temperature data.
[0014]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the product temperature detecting means measures the temperature of each product storage and outputs the product temperature data. The outside temperature detecting means measures the outside temperature of the vending machine and outputs outside temperature data. The product storage door open / close detection means detects opening / closing of the door of the product storage. The control means controls the temperature adjusting means so as to maintain the inside temperature of the plurality of goods storages within a predetermined target temperature range based on the product temperature data, and is lower than the normal temperature range in the cooling operation. Cooling in the temperature range, and in the case of heating operation, the peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a temperature range higher than the normal temperature range, and the stop time of the temperature adjusting means reaches a predetermined time. In the case where the temperature is outside or when the outside temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature, the peak cut mode operation is performed to stop the temperature adjusting means, and the peak shift mode operation is performed. Alternatively, after the peak cut mode operation is performed, if the temperature inside the product storage reaches a predetermined temperature, or if the opening time of the door of the product storage reaches a predetermined time. To, to release the peak shift mode operation or peak shaving mode operation. As described above, since the peak cut mode operation that has been canceled uniformly according to time (for example, 16:00) has been canceled according to the temperature in the product storage, etc. Energy saving can be achieved without distinction of time zones even within one day.
[0015]
【Example】
Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vending machine 100 according to the present invention. The vending machine 100 includes three product storage columns 3A, 3B, 3C partitioned by a heat insulating partition wall 2, and column temperature measuring sensors 4A, 4B, which measure the temperatures in the product storage columns 3A, 3B, 3C. 4C, door opening / closing detection sensors 19A, 19B, 19C, which are product storage door opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the doors of the product storage columns 3A, 3B, 3C, and the ambient temperature around the vending machine 100 An outside temperature measuring sensor 5 for measuring, and a mechanism unit 6 including a controller for controlling the entire vending machine 100, a cooling device such as a condenser, a product discharge mechanism, and the like are configured. In the above, the product storage columns 3A to 3C correspond to a product storage, the column temperature measurement sensors 4B to 4C correspond to product temperature detection means, and the outside air temperature measurement sensor 5 corresponds to outside air temperature detection means.
[0017]
FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the cooling device 10 of the vending machine 100. The cooling device 10 includes a compressor 11, a condenser (condenser) 12, an electronic expansion valve 13, a distributor 14, and three electromagnetic valves 15A, 15B, and 15C.
[0018]
Evaporators (evaporators) 16A, 16B, and 16C are connected to the solenoid valves 15A, 15B, and 15C through refrigerant pipes, respectively. The product storage columns 3A, 3B, 3C can be independently cooled. In the above, the cooling mechanism including the evaporators 16A to 16C, the compressor 11, and the condenser 12 constitutes a temperature adjusting means.
[0019]
Each evaporator 16A, 16B, 16C is connected to the compressor 11 via a refrigerant pipe and an accumulator 25, and has a thermistor or the like for detecting the inlet temperature and the outlet temperature of each evaporator 16A, 16B, 16C. The evaporator temperature sensor 17A, 17B, 17C comprised is provided.
[0020]
The electronic expansion valve 13 is composed of, for example, an expansion valve that is driven by a stepping motor or the like. The electronic expansion valve 13 is electrically connected to a controller 18 that is a control means, and corresponds to the number of drive pulse signals output from the controller 18. Thus, the valve opening degree is controlled.
[0021]
The controller 18 includes an in-column temperature measurement signal that is an output of the in-column temperature measurement sensors 4A, 4B, and 4C, and an evaporator temperature measurement signal 20A, 20B, and 20C that is an output of the evaporator temperature sensors 17A, 17B, and 17C. An outside air temperature measurement signal 21 that is an output of the outside air temperature sensor 5 and a door opening and closing detection signal that is an output of the door opening / closing detection sensors 19A, 19B, and 19C are input, and the electronic expansion valve 13 is received according to these temperature measurement signals and the like. And the opening / closing control of the electromagnetic valves 15A, 15B, 15C are performed to control the temperature in each product storage column so as to be within a predetermined cooling temperature range, thereby cooling canned beverages and the like in the column.
[0022]
This temperature control is performed as shown in FIG. That is, taking the curve a as an example, when the lower limit temperature T1 of the product cooling temperature range is reached (point P in the figure), the controller 18 outputs a stop control signal to the compressor 11 to stop the compressor 11. For this reason, since cold air is no longer supplied to the product storage column, the internal temperature rises. When the internal temperature reaches the upper limit temperature T2 of the product cooling temperature range (Q point in the figure), the controller 18 outputs an operation control signal to the compressor 11 to restart the operation of the compressor 11. For this reason, cold air comes to be supplied to the product storage column, and the internal temperature decreases. Hereinafter, this is repeated. The above curve a is the case where the outside air temperature is the standard temperature, t11 in the figure indicates the time during which the compressor 11 is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “compressor OFF time”), and t12 in the figure indicates that the compressor 11 The operating time (hereinafter referred to as “compressor ON time”) is shown. In the case of the curve a which is the standard outside air temperature, there is a relationship of t11 = t12 or t11: t12 = 1: 1. When the outside air temperature is higher than the standard temperature (in the case of curve b), the temperature rises faster when the compressor is turned off than in the case of the standard outside air temperature (in the case of curve a) until the upper limit temperature T2 is reached. The compressor OFF time, which is That is, there is a relationship of t21 <t11. On the other hand, when the outside air temperature is lower than the standard temperature (in the case of the curve c), the temperature rise when the compressor is OFF is slower than in the case of the standard outside air temperature (in the case of the curve a) until the upper limit temperature T2 is reached. The compressor OFF time, which is That is, there is a relationship of t31> t11. In this case, the times t12, t22, and t32 required for operating the compressor 11 to lower the internal temperature from the upper limit temperature T2 to the lower limit temperature T1 are substantially the same at any outside air temperature.
[0023]
Therefore, when the outside air temperature is higher than the standard temperature (in the case of the curve b), there is a relationship of t21: t22 = 1: (1-α) (α> 0), and the outside air temperature is higher than the standard temperature. When it is low (in the case of the curve c), there is a relationship of t31: t32 = 1: (1 + β) (β> 0). The temperature-time characteristics in FIG. 4 are actually curved, but are schematically represented by straight lines.
[0024]
Next, the control operation in the vending machine 100 will be described with reference to the control flowchart shown in FIG. 3 and the internal temperature chart shown in FIG. In the following description, the three product storage columns 3A, 3B, 3C are all controlled to a temperature within the same temperature range.
[0025]
First, the controller 18 determines whether or not the compressor OFF time, which is the time during which the compressor 11 is stopped, is equal to or greater than a predetermined value C1 (step S1). This discriminant value C1 is set, for example, to the above-described value t11 (compressor OFF time in the case of standard outside air temperature). The case where the compressor OFF time is equal to or longer than C1 corresponds to the case of the curve a and the curve c in FIG. If “YES” in step S1, that is, if the compressor OFF time is equal to or longer than C1 (in the case of curves a and c), the process proceeds to step S3. If “NO” in step S1, that is, if the compressor OFF time is shorter than C1 (in the case of curve b), the process proceeds to step S2.
[0026]
In step S2, the controller 18 detects the outside air temperature from the outside air temperature detection signal from the outside air temperature measuring sensor 5, and determines whether or not the outside air temperature is equal to or less than a predetermined value C2. The discriminant value C2 is set to the standard outside air temperature value in the case of the curve a in FIG. The case where the outside air temperature is C2 or lower corresponds to the case of the curve a and the curve c in FIG. If “YES” in step S2, that is, if the outside air temperature is C2 or lower (in the case of curves a and c), the process proceeds to step S3. If “NO” in step S2, that is, if the outside air temperature is higher than C2 (in the case of curve b), the processing of this cycle is terminated and the processing proceeds to the next cycle.
[0027]
In step S3, peak shift mode operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 5, in peak shift mode operation, in the normal operation mode, the compressor is turned on with an upper limit temperature T2 of 8 ° C, and the compressor is turned off with a lower limit temperature T1 of 1 ° C (average target temperature: 4). On the other hand, the compressor is turned on when the upper limit temperature T2 is set to 1 ° C and the compressor is turned off when the lower limit temperature T1 is set to -1 ° C. By operating in this way, electric power can be concentrated and used during this period, and the peak of electric power usage can be shifted during this period.
[0028]
Next, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the controller 18 detects the internal temperature from the internal temperature detection signals from the in-column temperature measurement sensors 4A, 4B, 4C5, and whether the internal temperature (commodity temperature) is equal to or lower than a predetermined value C3. Determine about. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the discriminant value C3 is set to a lower temperature (for example, a temperature equal to or lower than zero degrees) in the above-described peak shift mode temperature range of 1 ° C to -1 ° C. In step S4, “YES”, that is, monitoring is performed until the internal temperature reaches C3. If “YES” is determined, the process proceeds to the next step S5.
[0029]
In step S5, peak cut mode operation is performed. The peak cut mode operation is an operation mode in which the operation of the compressor 11 is stopped and the cold storage is performed only by the cold air stored in the warehouse during the peak shift mode. In this peak cut mode, power is not used and the peak of power use can be suppressed. Further, in this peak cut mode, the supply of cold air is stopped, so the internal temperature rises. However, as described above, when the temperature is lower than the standard outside air temperature (in the case of curves a and c in FIG. 4). Since the implementation is aimed, the rate of increase in the internal temperature is suppressed.
[0030]
However, since the commercial value is lost when the internal temperature exceeds a certain limit value, the internal temperature is monitored in step S6. If the internal temperature reaches a certain temperature C4, for example, 5 ° C as shown in FIG. The cut mode is terminated and the normal operation mode is entered (step S7). Further, in step S6, even if the inside temperature is lower than C4, the door of the product storage column is not less than a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) by monitoring the door opening / closing detection signals from the door opening / closing detection sensors 19A to 19C. When the opening is detected, the internal temperature rises, and in this case as well, the process shifts to the normal operation mode (step S8).
[0031]
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the Example of this invention, this invention is not limited to the said Example. For example, in the above embodiment, a cold drink vending machine has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to a warm drink vending machine in the same manner. In that case, a heater is provided in each of the commodity storage columns 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> C, and the heater 18 is configured to be controlled by the controller 18. Then, in step S1 of the control flowchart of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the “heater OFF time”, which is the time during which the heater is OFF, is equal to or greater than a predetermined value C1 ′. When the heater OFF time is equal to or greater than the predetermined value C1 ′, it means that the outside air temperature is higher than the standard temperature of the hot beverage. This indicates that the conditions are easy to perform. For the same reason, in the case of a hot beverage, it is determined in step S2 of the control flowchart of FIG. 3 whether or not the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined value C2 '.
[0032]
Next, in peak shift operation, heater heating is performed in a higher temperature range than in normal operation. Further, regarding the discrimination of the execution temperature for starting the peak cut mode in step S4 of the control flowchart of FIG. 3, it is set to a higher temperature C3 'in the temperature range of the peak shift mode. In step S6, which is one of the conditions for canceling the peak cut mode, it is assumed that the internal temperature has become equal to or lower than the predetermined value C4 'and the product has cooled, and step S8, which is another cancel condition, is shown in FIG. Same as above, based on a door opening time of 3 minutes. In the above case, the heater corresponds to the temperature adjusting means.
[0033]
In addition, the above-described conditions for canceling the peak cut mode can also be applied to the peak shift mode.
[0034]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to respond to a request for peak cut operation, to suppress the amount of power used at the peak of power use, and to save energy. it can.
[0035]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to respond to a request for peak shift operation, to suppress the amount of power used at the peak of power usage, and to save energy.
[0036]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the peak shift mode operation is performed prior to the peak cut operation mode, and the peak cut operation is performed in addition to the peak shift operation using electric power. Energy can be achieved.
[0037]
According to the invention of claim 4, since the peak cut mode operation that has been canceled based on time restrictions, such as 16:00, is canceled according to the temperature in the product storage, It becomes possible to save energy without distinguishing the season of the year and without distinguishing the time zone even in one day. Therefore, it has the advantage that effective utilization of electric power energy can be realized as a whole [Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a temperature control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a temperature control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a temperature control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram (1) for explaining the operation of the temperature control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram (2) for explaining the operation of the temperature control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Insulating partition walls 3A to 3C Commodity storage columns 4A to 4C In-column temperature measurement sensor 5 Outside air temperature measurement sensor 6 Mechanism 11 Compressor 12 Capacitor 13 Electronic expansion valve 14 Distributor 15A to 15C Solenoid valve 16A to 16C Evaporator 17A to 17C Evaporator Temperature sensor 18 Controllers 19A to 19C Door open / close detection sensor 25 Accumulator 100 Vending machine

Claims

In a temperature control device of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, each of the temperature of the plurality of product storages is measured. A plurality of product temperature detection means for outputting product temperature data, an outside temperature detection means for measuring the outside air temperature of the vending machine and outputting the outside air temperature data, and a warehouse of the plurality of product storages based on the product temperature data The temperature adjusting means is controlled so that the internal temperature is maintained within a predetermined target temperature range, and when the stop time of the temperature adjusting means reaches a predetermined time, or based on outside air temperature data, the determination is made. And a control means for performing a peak cut mode operation for stopping the temperature adjusting means when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature. Temperature control device for an automatic vending machine that.

In a temperature control device of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, the temperature of each of the plurality of product storages is measured and the product temperature A plurality of product temperature detection means for outputting data, an outside air temperature detection means for measuring outside temperature of the vending machine and outputting outside air temperature data, and the inside temperature of the product storage is predetermined based on the product temperature data The temperature adjusting means is controlled so as to be maintained within the target temperature range, and the cooling is performed in a temperature range lower than the normal temperature range in the cooling operation, and the temperature higher than the normal temperature range in the heating operation. And a control means for performing a peak shift mode operation for controlling the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a range.

In a temperature control device of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, the temperature of each of the plurality of product storages is measured and the product temperature A plurality of product temperature detecting means for outputting data, an outside air temperature detecting means for measuring the outside air temperature of the vending machine and outputting outside air temperature data, and the inside temperature of the plurality of product storages based on the product temperature data The temperature adjusting means is controlled so as to maintain the temperature within a predetermined target temperature range, and is cooled in a temperature range lower than the normal temperature range in the cooling operation, and higher than the normal temperature range in the heating operation. A peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a temperature range, and when the stop time of the temperature adjusting means reaches a predetermined time, or an outside air temperature Control means for performing a peak cut mode operation for stopping the temperature adjusting means in any case where the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature determined based on the data Vending machine temperature control device.

In a temperature control device of a vending machine having a plurality of product storages having heat insulation properties, and each of the product storages is provided with a temperature adjusting means, the temperature of each of the plurality of product storages is measured and the product temperature A plurality of product temperature detection means for outputting data; an outside air temperature detection means for measuring outside temperature of the vending machine and outputting outside temperature data; and opening and closing of the product storage door for detecting opening and closing of the door of the product storage Based on the detection means and the product temperature data, the temperature adjusting means is controlled so as to maintain the internal temperature of the plurality of product storage boxes within a predetermined target temperature range. Cooling in a low temperature range, and in the case of heating operation, a peak shift mode operation is performed to control the temperature adjusting means so as to heat in a temperature range higher than the normal temperature range, and the temperature adjusting means Peak cut mode operation for stopping the temperature adjusting means when the stop time reaches a predetermined time or when the outside air temperature of the vending machine reaches a predetermined temperature determined based on the outside air temperature data When the inside temperature of the product storage reaches a predetermined temperature during the peak shift mode operation or peak cut mode operation, or during the peak shift mode operation or peak cut mode operation, And a control means for canceling the peak shift mode operation or the peak cut mode operation to set the normal operation mode when the door opening time reaches a predetermined time, and controlling the temperature of the vending machine. apparatus.