JP3920006B2 - vending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vending machine having a product sample display section for displaying product samples.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in a vending machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-261159, an advertisement in which a product sample display unit is arranged on the upper front side of the fuselage and an advertisement such as a poster is displayed on the lower front side of the fuselage A display unit is arranged, and an operation unit is placed on one side of the product sample display unit on the front upper side of the fuselage to give instructions for returning money, etc., and sold to the one side of the advertisement display unit on the lower front side of the aircraft A product outlet from which products to be delivered are paid out is arranged.
[0003]
The product sample display section is fixedly provided with a plurality of sample display shelves, and each sample display shelf is provided with a plurality of product selection buttons at equal intervals, and product samples corresponding to the positions of the product selection buttons are displayed. Each is arranged.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in conventional vending machines, a plurality of product selection buttons are provided at equal intervals on each sample display shelf fixed to the product sample display section, and product samples are arranged corresponding to each product selection button. Because the display position of the product sample in the product sample display section in the horizontal and vertical directions is fixed, there is no degree of freedom in the product sample layout in the product sample display part, and the appeal of the product sample layout is devised. It was difficult to increase.
[0005]
In addition, when a poster for advertisement is pasted on the rear side of the product sample display section, the poster on the rear side cannot be seen where the product sample is displayed, but the display position of the product sample is fixed. There is a problem that causes restrictions.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a vending machine capable of obtaining a degree of freedom in the layout of the product sample in the product sample display section and improving the appeal effect by devising the layout of the product sample. The purpose is to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The vending machine according to claim 1 is a box-shaped main body having an open front surface, a door body that is pivotally mounted on one side of the main body and opens and closes the front surface of the main body, A middle door that is pivotally mounted on one side and has a appeal display portion on the front surface, a product sample display portion that is formed on the door body and displays a product sample, and a front side of the middle door, A product sample mounting base material that is attached to the inner door so as to be able to rotate toward and away from the center door, and is formed of a transparent material. The product sample mounting base material that is formed of a transparent material and holds the product sample. A product sample mounting member that is attached at an arbitrary position of the product sample, and a product selection unit that selects and arranges products that are arranged outside the region of the product sample display unit.
[0008]
An appeal display is provided on the front surface of the middle door that is pivotable about one side of the door body, and the front side of this middle door can be pivoted to and away from the middle door. place the product sample mounting base that is attached to, which attaches the product sample mounting member which holds the product sample at any position of the product sample mounting base, obtained the degree of freedom in the layout of the product samples, products You can improve the appeal effect by devising the sample layout.
[0009]
The vending machine according to claim 2 is the vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the commodity sample mounting base is a rod-shaped base.
[0010]
And since a goods sample attachment base material is a rod-shaped base material, the free layout of the display position of a goods sample is attained with a simple structure.
[0011]
請 Motomeko 3 vending machine in that in the automatic vending machine according to claim 1, product samples mounting substrate are those which are plate-shaped substrate.
[0012]
And since a goods sample attachment base material is a plate-shaped base material, the free layout of the display position of a goods sample is attained with a simple structure.
[0013]
請 Motomeko 4 vending machine described in the vending machine according to claim 1, product samples mounting substrate are those which are reticulated substrate.
[0014]
By product sample mounting substrate is a mesh substrate, free layout of the display position of the product sample is possible with a simple structure.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
1 to 3 show a first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the machine body 11 of the vending machine includes a box-shaped main body 12 having an open front surface, and a front surface of the main body 12 that is pivotally mounted around one side (left side in FIG. 3) of the main body 12. It has a door body (outer door) 13 that opens and closes.
[0017]
On the front surface of the door body 13, the operation unit 21 is centrally arranged at the right side position and a coin return port 22 is arranged, and a product outlet 23 is arranged at the lower position, and the operation unit 21 and the coin return port 22 are arranged. A product sample display portion 24 is formed over a wide range of substantially the entire area of the door body 13 excluding the product outlet 23.
[0018]
The operation unit 21 includes an amount display unit 26 for displaying an input amount and a product price, a central key operation unit 27 as a product selection means in which various keys are centrally arranged, an instruction button 28 for `` bulk purchase '', a bill insertion slot 29, A coin slot 30 and a return lever 31 are arranged. The centralized key operation unit 27 has an information display unit for displaying a selected and inputted product number, sold out, etc., a numeric key 0 to 9, a determination key, a correction key, and the like.
[0019]
The product sample display unit 24 is configured by fitting a transparent plate 38 such as a transparent acrylic plate into the opening 37 formed in the door body 13. A plurality of box-shaped product samples T such as cigarettes are displayed in the product sample display unit 24, and a product number is assigned as a unique product ID corresponding to each product sample T. In FIG. 3, product numbers are shown only for some of the product samples T, and others are omitted.
[0020]
In addition, inside the door body 13, a monetary processing unit (not shown) that processes currency such as banknotes and coins inserted from the banknote insertion slot 29 and the coin insertion slot 30 and that delivers change etc. to the coin return slot 22 is arranged. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the middle door 40 and a display frame 41 are arranged on the front side of the middle door 40.
[0021]
The middle door 40 is pivotally mounted about one side of the door body 13 (left side in FIG. 1), has a plurality of middle door side product columns (not shown) inside, and the front surface 40a is pasted with a poster, for example. The appeal display part 43 is displayed. Each of the middle door side product columns has a function of storing products to be replenished from the rear surface side and throwing out the stored products.
[0022]
The display frame 41 has a frame portion 41a having substantially the same outer shape as the product sample display portion 24 of the door body 13, and this frame portion 41a is connected to and separated from the middle door 40 with one side (left side in FIG. 1) as an axis. It is attached to be movable (movable between a proximity position and a retracted position with respect to the middle door 40). Inside the frame portion 41a of the display frame 41, a plurality of rod-like base materials 45 as product sample mounting base materials are horizontally arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. The rod-shaped substrate 45 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic and has a long and substantially U-shaped cross section that opens downward, and a plurality of notch portions (not shown) formed in the vertical portion of the frame portion 41a. While being inserted and installed, the number of rod-shaped base materials 45 and the installation position can be freely changed depending on which notch portion is inserted.
[0023]
Then, with the door body 13 closed, a plurality of rod-like base materials 45 and an appeal display section 43 are sequentially arranged behind (inward) the product sample display section 24.
[0024]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the product sample T is displayed by attaching the product sample mounting member 51 holding the product sample T to the rod-shaped substrate 45. The product sample mounting member 51 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic, and has a holding portion 52 that holds the product sample T. Corresponding to the box-shaped product sample T, the holding unit 52 is mounted with an inclined support portion 52a that supports the back of the product sample T in a posture in which the product sample T is inclined rearward, and a bottom portion of the product sample T. A portion 52b and a guide 52c for preventing the product sample T from falling forward are formed.
[0025]
On the rear surface 54 of the product sample mounting member 51, a plurality of hooks 55 are formed as locking pieces to be locked to the rod-like base material 45. For example, three hooks 55 are formed in the vertical direction. Each of the hooks 56 engages on the rod-like base material 45, and the rod-like base material is bent downward from the front end of the hook portion 56 to the rear surface 54. The holding portion 57 is provided with a claw portion 58 that engages the lower side of the rod-like base material 45 in a state where the hook 55 is engaged with the rod-like substrate 45. The height position of the product sample T can be adjusted depending on which of the upper, middle and lower hooks 55 is locked to the rod-shaped base material 45, that is, the upper, middle, The following three heights can be selected. A product number is affixed to each product sample T or product sample mounting member 51.
[0026]
Further, a main body side product column 61, a power supply device 62, and the like are disposed inside the main body 12. The main body side product column 61 has a plurality of product columns for storing products to be replenished from the front side and for throwing out the stored products. The products thrown out from each of the main body side product columns 61 and the middle door side product column of the inner door 40 are guided to the product outlet 23 via a product chute (not shown).
[0027]
Next, the operation of the vending machine will be described.
[0028]
First, the sales preparation and standby state will be described.
[0029]
After opening the door body 13 and opening the middle door 40 from the door body 13, the display frame 41 is moved away from the appeal display section 43 of the middle door 40, and the advertisement is displayed on the appeal display section 43 of the middle door 40. Paste poster P.
[0030]
The display frame 41 is moved close to the appeal display portion 43 of the inner door 40 and returned, and each product sample mounting member 51 is attached to each bar-like base material 45 of the display frame 41 at each arbitrary display position. A product sample T is set on the sample mounting member 51. The product sample mounting member 51 can be mounted in a free position in a substantially horizontal direction along the rod-shaped base material 45. Further, the product sample mounting member 51 selects the rod-shaped base material 45 to be attached and has a hook 55 to be attached to the rod-shaped base material 45. By selecting, the height position can be freely selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the product sample T can be laid out. Further, the rod-like base material 45 is attached to or removed from the display frame 41 according to the number and layout of the product samples T to be set.
[0031]
A product corresponding to the product number is loaded into the main body side product column 61 and the middle door side product column of the inner door 40, the necessary fishing money is loaded into the money handling unit, and the door body 13 is closed.
[0032]
In the standby state, the poster P is displayed in a large size through the product sample display unit 24 and catches the eyes of those around. The product sample mounting member 51 holding the product sample T and the rod-like base material 45 are made of a transparent material so that they are not so conspicuous, and the product sample T appears to be floating on the poster P.
[0033]
Next, the sales operation will be described.
[0034]
When the user inserts money and operates the numeric keypad of the central key operation unit 27 to input the product number of the product to be purchased, the number is displayed on the information display unit of the central key operation unit 27. If the product is sold out, the sold-out indicator is turned on, and the product number is re-entered.
[0035]
When the determination key of the central key operation unit 27 is pressed after the product number is input, the corresponding product column ejecting mechanism is driven to eject the product. The dispensed product is guided to the product outlet 23 through a product chute.
[0036]
When the correction key of the central key operation unit 27 is pressed after the product number is input, the input product number is erased and the input of a new number is awaited.
[0037]
If there is still an amount of money that can be sold after the product is launched, the product can be selected and purchased. If the remaining amount is less than the price of the minimum price item, the return lever 31 is operated, or no operation is performed for a predetermined time or more, the money corresponding to the remaining amount is returned and the operation is completed. .
[0038]
As described above, the central key operation unit 27 and the like are provided outside the region of the product sample display unit 24, and the product sample is attached with the product sample T held at an arbitrary position of the rod-like base material 45 provided in the product sample display unit 24. Since the member 51 can be attached, the degree of freedom of the layout of the product sample T in the product sample display unit 24 can be obtained, and the appeal effect can be enhanced by devising the layout of the product sample T.
[0039]
In particular, since the product sample mounting base material is a rod-like base material 45 installed on the product sample display portion 24, and the product sample mounting member 51 has a plurality of hooks 55 that are locked at arbitrary positions on the rod-like base material 45. A free layout of the display position of the product sample T can be realized with a simple configuration.
[0040]
Further, since the product sample T can be freely laid out in accordance with the design of the poster P of the appeal display unit 43 provided inward of the rod-like base material 45 of the product sample display unit 24, the poster of the appeal display unit 43 P can be freely expressed in the design of P, and the appeal effect can be further enhanced.
[0041]
Note that the same effect can be obtained by constructing the rod-like base material 45 in a vertical direction or in an oblique direction and locking the product sample mounting member 51 at an arbitrary position of the rod-like base material 45.
[0042]
Next, FIGS. 4 and 5 show a second embodiment.
[0043]
This second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the product sample mounting base and the product sample mounting member 51 are different.
[0044]
Inside the door body 13, a plate-like base material 71, a middle door 40, and the like are arranged as product sample mounting base materials.
[0045]
The plate-like base material 71 is constituted by a transparent plate such as acrylic having substantially the same shape as the product sample display portion 24 of the door body 13, and is in contact with and separated from the middle door 40 with one side (left side in FIG. 4) as an axis. It is pivotally attached. In the state where the door body 13 is closed, the plate-like base material 71 and the appeal display part 43 are arranged in order inside the product sample display part 24.
[0046]
A suction cup 72 is attached to the rear surface 54 of the product sample mounting member 51 so as to be attracted to an arbitrary position on the front surface of the plate-like substrate 71.
[0047]
And, since the suction cup 72 of the product sample mounting member 51 can be attached by being adsorbed to an arbitrary position of the plate-like base material 71, the degree of freedom of the position for displaying the product sample T can be increased, and the plate-like base material Since 71 is a transparent plate, the poster P behind can be easily seen.
[0048]
The plate-like base material 71 may be substituted by the front surface of the inner door 40, that is, the poster P or the like may be attached to the inner door 40, and the suction cup 72 may be directly adsorbed and fixed to the poster P. In this case, the inner door 40 is configured as a product sample mounting base.
[0049]
Further, the appeal display section 43 may be substituted with the front surface (front surface) of the plate-like base material 71 facing the product sample display section 24, that is, the poster P or the like is pasted on the plate-like base material 71 and the suction cup 72 is put on the poster. It may be adsorbed and fixed directly to P. Also in this case, since the product sample T can be freely laid out in accordance with the design of the poster P of the appeal display section 43, the expression of the poster P of the appeal display section 43 can be freely expressed, and the appeal effect Can be further increased.
[0050]
Next, FIGS. 6 and 7 show a third embodiment.
[0051]
This third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the product sample mounting base and the product sample mounting member 51 are different.
[0052]
Inside the door body 13, a plate-like base material 71, a middle door 40, and the like are arranged as product sample mounting base materials.
[0053]
The plate-like base material 71 is constituted by a transparent plate such as acrylic having substantially the same shape as the product sample display portion 24 of the door body 13, and is in contact with and separated from the middle door 40 with one side (left side in FIG. 6) as an axis. It is pivotally attached. In the plate-like base material 71, a plurality of perforations 75 penetrating through the front and rear surfaces are formed in a plurality of rows in the vertical direction and in a plurality of rows in the horizontal direction. In the state where the door body 13 is closed, the plate-like base material 71 and the appeal display part 43 are arranged in order inside the product sample display part 24.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the rear surface 54 of the product sample mounting member 51 is provided with a hook 76 as an engagement piece that engages with the perforation 75 of the plate-like base material 71. The front end is formed in a substantially L-shape bent downward.
[0055]
And since the hook 76 of the product sample mounting member 51 can be engaged with and attached to the perforation 75 at an arbitrary position of the plate-like base material 71, the degree of freedom of the display position of the product sample T can be increased, Since the plate-like base material 71 is a single transparent plate material, the poster P at the back can be easily seen.
[0056]
The engaging piece is not limited to the hook 76, but may be a claw 78 having a locking projection 77 on the outer end of the tip, as shown in FIG. 7 (b). The product sample mounting member 51 can be fixed by locking the protrusion 77 to the rear surface side of the perforation 75.
[0057]
In the following, a fourth embodiment in FIGS.
[0058]
The fourth embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the product sample mounting base and the product sample mounting member 51 are different.
[0059]
Inside the door body 13, a display frame 41, an inner door 40, and the like are arranged.
[0060]
The display frame 41 has a frame portion 41a having substantially the same outer shape as the product sample display portion 24 of the door body 13, and is brought into and out of contact with the middle door 40 around one side (left side in FIG. 10) of the frame portion 41a. It is mounted movably. Inside the display frame 41, a mesh substrate 91 as a product sample mounting substrate is disposed. The net-like substrate 91, rope 92 of transparency of tree fat is formed is stretched at regular intervals in vertical and horizontal net. With the door 13 closed, the reticulated base material 91 of the display frame 41 and the appeal display section 43 are arranged inside the product sample display section 24.
[0061]
On the rear surface 54 of the product sample mounting member 51, a plurality of hooks 93 are formed as locking pieces that are locked at arbitrary positions on the mesh substrate 91. These hooks 93 have, for example, two hooks in the vertical direction, each extending obliquely upward and extending substantially perpendicularly downward from the tip thereof, and are formed in a substantially L shape.
[0062]
Since the hook 93 of the product sample mounting member 51 can be locked and attached to an arbitrary position of the mesh substrate 91, the degree of freedom of the display position of the product sample T can be increased, and the mesh substrate 91 is also provided. This makes it easier to see the poster P behind.
[0063]
If the rope 92 of the reticulated base material 91 is made of a transparent resin, the poster P on the back can be seen more easily and the appeal effect can be improved.
[0064]
Note that the product sample is not limited to the box-shaped article, and the form of the product sample mounting member of the product sample is appropriately changed according to the form of the product sample. In addition to placing the product sample, the product sample mounting member may be fixed with a holder or an adhesive tape, and various forms capable of holding the product sample can be employed.
[0065]
Further, when the product sample mounting base is a rod-shaped substrate or a plate-shaped base, the product sample mounting member may be attached to the product sample mounting base with an adhesive tape or the like.
[0066]
Also, as the product ID is attached to a product sample T, it is not limited to the product number, or the like may be used alphabet and product names. The product selection means is configured by providing a key corresponding to the alphabet or a selection key corresponding to each product name.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
According to the vending machine according to claim 1 , the appeal display portion is provided on the front surface of the middle door that is rotatably provided around one side of the door body, and the front side of the middle door is centered on one side. product sample mounting substrate mounted for connecting and disconnecting rotating relative to the middle door arranged, which attaches the product sample mounting member which holds the product sample at any position of the product sample mounting substrate product samples The degree of freedom of the layout can be obtained, and the appeal effect can be enhanced by devising the layout of the product sample.
[0068]
According to the vending machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the vending machine according to claim 1, since the product sample mounting base is a rod-shaped base, the free layout of the display position of the product sample is simple. It can be made with a simple configuration.
[0069]
According to 請 Motomeko 3 vending machine according, in addition to the effect of the automatic vending machine according to claim 1, since the product sample mounting substrate is a plate-shaped base material, free layout of the display position of the product sample Can be achieved with a simple configuration.
[0070]
According to 請 Motomeko 4 vending machine according, in addition to the effect of the automatic vending machine according to claim 1, since the product sample mounting substrate is a mesh substrate, the free layout of the display position of the product sample This can be achieved with a simple configuration .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door body of a vending machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention is opened.
FIG. 2 is a side view of an attached state of a product sample attaching member of the vending machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the same vending machine.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a vending machine showing a second embodiment of the present invention with a door body opened.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the mounting state of the product sample mounting member of the vending machine.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door body of a vending machine showing a third embodiment of the present invention is opened.
FIG. 7 is a side view of the mounting state of the product sample mounting member of the vending machine .
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which a door body of a vending machine showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention is opened.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the mounting state of the product sample mounting member of the vending machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
24 Product sample display
27 Central key operation unit as a product selection means
43 Appeal Display
45 Bar-shaped substrate as a product sample mounting substrate
51 commodity sample mounting member
71 Plate-shaped substrate as a product sample mounting substrate
91 Reticulated substrate as product sample mounting substrate T Product sample

Claims (4)

A box-shaped body with an open front,
A door body that is pivotally attached to one side of the main body and opens and closes the front surface of the main body,
A middle door that is pivotally attached around one side of this door body and has a appeal display on the front surface;
A merchandise sample display section formed on the door body for displaying merchandise samples;
A product sample mounting base material, which is attached to the front side of the inner door so as to be capable of rotating toward and away from the inner door about one side as an axis, and formed of a transparent material ,
A product sample mounting member that is formed of a transparent material, holds the product sample, and is attached to an arbitrary position of the product sample mounting base;
A vending machine comprising: product selection means for selecting a product, arranged in an aggregated manner outside the area of the product sample display section. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the commodity sample mounting base material is a rod-shaped base material. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the commodity sample mounting base material is a plate-like base material. Product samples mounting substrate, vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a net-like base material.

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