JP5225432B2 - Vending machine sample display - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a sample display body of a vending machine.

  A product sample display room is provided on the customer service surface of the vending machine, and a plurality of product shelves extending in the horizontal direction are arranged in the product sample display room in the vertical direction. A plurality of product samples (also referred to as product samples) are arranged on the product shelves at predetermined intervals on the left and right. As disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, etc., an opening (hole) for assembling a product sample is formed in the product shelf, and the half cylinder is fitted with the bottom of the product sample fitted into the opening. Dedicated product samples that resemble products such as shapes are set up and displayed. Each product sample has translucency, and is configured to be illuminated not only from the outside but also from the inside through the opening by the illumination device.

  Such product samples that have been used in the past are created with a resin, film, etc. in a three-dimensional shape such as a half-cylindrical shape using individual molds, etc. Has been.

Utility Model Registration No. 3091976 Utility Model Registration No. 3099772

  As mentioned above, product samples are conventionally formed exclusively, so if there is a change in the products sold, a dedicated product sample must be procured each time, and each product as a product sample Because it is manufactured using individual molds, it is expensive and expensive. Furthermore, if there are no individual molds yet, it was necessary to start with the creation of the molds, and it took a lot of time to complete the product samples. For this reason, when the product is a new product, the product sample may not be completed. In this case, the product sample cannot be displayed, and the new product cannot be sold by the vending machine.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a sample display body that can easily and inexpensively correspond to a product sample even when the product is changed or the product in that case is a new product. Is.

In order to solve the above problems, a sample display body of a vending machine according to claims 1 and 2 of the present invention includes a sheet-like product sample sheet and a sample holder that displays the product sample sheet in a held state. wherein the sample holder, possess a base portion, and a standing portion extending upwardly from said base portion, and a holding portion for holding a posture along the product sample sheet to the surface portion or the back portion of the standing portion The holding part is formed at a position where the bottom side part and the side part of the product sample sheet are sandwiched, and the product sample sheet is configured to extend upward from the upper side part of the standing part. It is characterized by that.

According to the above configuration, even if the product is changed or the product in that case is a new product, the product is taken as a product sample sheet by taking a picture of the actual product with a camera or printing it on paper. By holding the sample sheet in a posture along the front surface or the back surface of the standing portion of the sample holder and holding the product sample sheet, the sample display body corresponding to the product can be displayed easily and inexpensively. . In addition, the holding portion is formed at a location that sandwiches the bottom side portion and the side portion of the product sample sheet, and the product sample sheet is configured to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing portion. Therefore, even a product sample sheet on which a tall product such as a PET bottle product is printed can be held and displayed in an extended state from the standing portion without any trouble.

In addition to the above configuration, the sample display body of the vending machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is such that the standing portion has a shape in which a central portion bulges forward in a plan view or a shape recessed in the rear. It is characterized by being formed. With this configuration, the product sample sheets can be displayed three-dimensionally. In addition, the product sample sheet along the standing portion also has a shape in which the central portion bulges forward or a shape recessed toward the rear in a plan view, so that the product sample sheet is displayed in a self-standing state and looks good .

  In addition, the holding portion of the present invention is disposed so as to be positioned in front of or behind the standing portion and has a cut-and-raised shape. With this configuration, the product sample sheet is held in a self-standing state in front of or behind the standing portion. In this case, the product sample sheet is formed so as to extend above the upper side portion of the upright portion and is held in front of the upright portion, so that the user of the vending machine can obtain the product sample sheet. When looking at, the upper edge part of the standing part is hidden behind the product sample sheet, and the appearance can be improved.

  Moreover, the upper part of the said standing part of this invention is formed in the shape where the center part of the width direction in this upper part is extended upwards rather than the left side part and right side part of the left-right direction, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. With this configuration, the product sample sheet disposed along the upright portion is more likely to be self-supporting, so that the product sample sheet is self-supporting in a state of good appearance, and the appearance can be further improved. .

  In the present invention, the left and right holding arms for holding the sample holder are provided on the back surface of the sample display room, and at least a portion of the left side portion and the right side portion that contacts the holding arm is formed in a shape extending in the front-rear direction. It is characterized by being.

  With this configuration, the left side portion and the right side portion of the standing portion are in good contact with the left and right holding arms that hold the sample holder.

  According to the present invention, a sample holder to be displayed in a state where a product sample sheet is held, a base portion, a standing portion extending upward from the base portion, and a front surface portion or a back surface of the standing sample portion. Even if the product is changed or the product in that case is a new product, the product sample sheet corresponding to this product can be displayed easily and inexpensively. be able to.

  Moreover, by forming the standing portion in a shape in which the central portion bulges forward or in a shape recessed in the rear in plan view, the product sample sheet can stand up and can be displayed with a good appearance. In addition, since the product sample sheet is configured to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing part, even a product sample sheet on which a tall product such as a PET bottle product is printed can be moved upward from the standing part without any problem. It can be displayed in the extended state.

  In addition, the product sample sheet is formed so as to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing part and held in front of the standing part, so that the upper side edge of the standing part is in front of the product sample sheet. It is possible to prevent a problem that the appearance and appearance are deteriorated, and to improve the appearance. Furthermore, the upper part of the standing part is disposed along the standing part by forming the central part in the width direction of the upper part in a shape extending above the left and right side parts in the left-right direction. Since the product sample sheet is more likely to be self-supporting, the product sample sheet can be self-supported while maintaining a good appearance, and the appearance can be further improved.

  Further, in the case where left and right holding arms for holding the sample holder are provided on the back of the sample display room, at least a portion of the left side portion and the right side portion that contacts the holding arm is formed in a shape extending in the front-rear direction. The sample holder can be in good contact with the left and right clamping arms.

1 is an overall perspective view of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note that two sample exhibits from the right end of the upper sample display apparatus provided in the sample display room show a state in which no product sample sheet is put in the sample holder. It is side surface sectional drawing of the same vending machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the vending machine was opened. (A) And (b) is a top view of the opening part of the goods shelf in the same vending machine, respectively. It is a perspective view of the sample display body of the vending machine. It is a front view of the goods sample sheet | seat of the sample display body. (A), (b) and (c) are the top view of the sample holder of the sample display body, a front view, and a side view. It is a principal part expanded side surface sectional view of the sample holder. It is the bottom view which looked at the sample holder from the lower part. It is a top view of the modification of the sample holder. It is a front view which shows simply the upper part of the standing part of the sample holder. It is a top view of the sample holder which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the sample display body which concerns on the other embodiment. It is a top view of the modification of the sample holder in the sample display body. It is a top view of the sample holder which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the sample holder which concerns on the same embodiment, and shows the state which is holding the sample holder with the holding arm. It is a perspective view of the sample holder which concerns on the same embodiment, and shows the state which is holding the sample holder with the holding arm.

  Hereinafter, a sample display body of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment shown here is an example to the last, Comprising: It is not necessarily limited to this embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vending machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened and closed at a substantially box-shaped vending machine main body 2 having an open front and a front portion of the vending machine main body 2. The front door 3 is freely attached. The vending machine main body 2 is provided with a product storage 5 that forms a product storage section (so-called storage) 4 for storing products in an adiabatic manner. The product storage section 4 is provided by a heat exchanger of a refrigeration cycle or the like. The internal air is cooled or heated, and a temperature-controlled product such as a so-called cold product or hot product can be sold by the vending machine 1. The front opening of the product storage 5 is opened and closed by an inner door 6 having a heat insulating function.

  The front door 3 has an outer door 7 that forms a customer service surface, and an inner door 8 provided between the outer door 7 and the inner door 6. Between the outer door 7 and the inner door 8, a sample display room 9 for displaying a plurality of product samples (product samples) 10 and sample exhibits 20 is provided. The outer door 7 has a transparent plate 11, the transparent plate 11 forms a front member of the sample display room 9, and the middle door 8 forms a back member of the sample display room 9. Reference numeral 15 denotes a product outlet provided at the lower part of the front door.

  The sample display room 9 is provided with a sample display device 12 in which the product sample (product sample) 10 and the sample display body 20 are arranged side by side. The sample display device 12 is arranged in a product shelf 13 extending in the left-right direction, a plurality of product samples 10 and sample displays 20 displayed in a state of being arranged on the product shelf 13 in the left-right direction, and the product shelf 13. The lighting device 14 includes a fluorescent lamp that illuminates the product sample 10 and the sample display body 20 from above and from the inside. In this embodiment, the sample display device 12 is provided in a plurality of upper and lower stages (for example, upper and lower three stages). Reference numeral 16 denotes a product selection button attached to the front surface of the product shelf 13.

  Here, the product sample 10 provided in the lower and middle sample display devices 12 is a conventional product sample that is made of a resin, a film, or the like in a three-dimensional shape such as a half-cylindrical shape using individual molds or the like. Is the same. On the other hand, a sample display body (corresponding to a product sample) 20 provided in the upper sample display device 12 has a structure different from that of the product sample 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the product shelf 13 is formed with an opening 17 for mounting the product sample 10, and the formed opening 17 has a circular outer periphery. It is made into the shape which has the expansion part 17a in a part (2 places). Since vending machines that sell beverage products are often purchased by beverage manufacturers as selling their beverages, the product sample mounting opening 17 formed in the product shelf 13 is shown in FIG. As shown to (a) and FIG.4 (b), it is set as the original shape for every drink maker which purchased the vending machine. However, as described above, the opening 17 is the same in that it has a shape having a spreading portion 17a in a part of a circular outer periphery.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and the like, the sample display body 20 provided in the upper sample display apparatus 12 is translucent with a sheet-like product sample sheet 21 and a transparent resin or the like that is displayed with the product sample sheet 21 held. The sample holder 22 is integrally formed of a material having a property. The product sample sheet 21 is composed of a photograph obtained by photographing a product with a camera as shown in FIG. 6, a paper photographed with a digital still camera, or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the sample holder 22 includes a base portion 23 placed on the upper surface of the product shelf 13 in the sample display room 9, a standing portion 24 extending upward from the base portion 23, The holding portions 25 and 26 having a cut and raised shape for holding 21 in a posture along the back surface portion (or the front surface portion) of the standing portion 24 and a pair of locking claws 27 protruding downward from the base portion 23 Have.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, 9, and the like, the base portion 23 is formed in a substantially elliptical flat plate shape that is slightly larger than the opening portion 17 formed in the commodity shelf 13. The standing portion 24 has a shape in which a central portion (a central portion in the width direction) bulges forward and rearward in a round shape (arc shape) in a plan view, and stands immediately in front of the opening 17 of the product shelf 13. It arrange | positions so that the center part of the width direction in the installation part 24 may be located. As shown in FIG. 7C, FIG. 8, and the like, the holding portions 25 and 26 are formed of a holding portion 25 protruding upward from a position near the rear of the central portion in the width direction of the standing portion 24 in the base portion 23, and FIG. As shown to (a)-(c) etc., from the holding | maintenance part 26 which protrudes inward (width direction center side) from the back vicinity part by two places up and down from the right and left side parts in the standing part 24, respectively. These holding portions 25 and 26 are integrally formed from the standing portion 24 so as to be positioned slightly rearward with an accommodation gap for the product sample sheet 21. Then, the product sample sheet 21 is held in a state where the lower side portion and both side portions of the product sample 21 are sandwiched between the standing portion 24 and the holding portions 25 and 26.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 7B, 7C, etc., the upper portion of the standing portion 24 is the central portion in the width direction of this upper portion, that is, the central portion in the left-right direction is the left side and the right side in the left-right direction. It extends upward in a curved shape that protrudes upward from the part. In addition, the holding part is not formed in the upper side part of the standing part 24, and, thereby, the product sample 21 is configured to extend upward from the upper side part of the standing part 24. The locking claw portion 27 has a first protrusion portion 27a having a circular arc shape in plan view that protrudes downward from the base portion 23, and a second protrusion portion 27b that protrudes laterally from the first protrusion portion 27a. Yes. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7C, FIG. 9 and the like, it slightly protrudes downward at four locations in the vicinity of the outer peripheral portion on the lower surface of the base portion 23, and on the upper surface of the product shelf 13. A placement portion 23a to be placed is formed. And after inserting the nail | claw part 27 for latching so that the expansion part 17a in the opening part 17 of the merchandise shelf 16 may fit, the claw part 27 for latching | locking is made by rotating the sample display body 20 to the circumferential direction. The wall surface portion around the opening in the product shelf is configured to be engaged with the second projecting portion 27b of the locking claw portion 27 and the mounting portion 23a of the base portion 23 while being sandwiched from above and below. .

  In the above configuration, if the product to be sold is changed or the product is a new product, the product sample sheet 21 is obtained by taking a photograph of the actual product with a camera or printing it on paper. The product sample sheet 21 is inserted between the standing portion 24 and the holding portions 25 and 26 of the sample holder 22. Thereby, the product sample sheet 21 is held in a posture along the back surface portion of the standing portion 24 of the sample holder 22. Then, the sample holder 22 holding the product sample sheet 21 is placed on the upper surface of the product shelf 13 of the sample display room 9 by the base portion 23 (specifically, the placement portion 23a of the base portion 23). The sample display body 20 corresponding to the product can be displayed easily and inexpensively. That is, the sample display object 20 corresponding to any product can be obtained easily and inexpensively.

  Further, by forming the standing portion 24 in a shape in which the central portion bulges forward in an arc shape when seen in a plan view, not only is it similar to a cylindrical product or a PET bottle product, but also a product sample sheet 21 Can stand on its own and look good (there is no bent part). That is, even a thin product such as a so-called waistless paper as the product sample sheet 21 can be satisfactorily attached to the standing portion 24 without being folded back. Moreover, since the sample holder 22 has translucency, the illumination light introduced through the opening portion 17 illuminates the entire product sample sheet 21 from the back side and transmits the product image forward. It can show off well. Note that the bulging shape of the erected portion 24 is not limited to a round shape, and may be formed into a bulging shape as shown in FIG. In this case, there is also an advantage that it can resemble a box-type product. In addition, although not shown in figure, the standing part 24 is good also as a shape hollowed back, and also in this case, it is possible to arrange | position in the state in which the goods sample sheet 21 satisfactorily self-supported.

  Moreover, according to the said structure, the holding | maintenance part is not formed in the upper side part of the standing part 24, but the product sample sheet 21 is comprised so that it can extend upwards rather than the upper side part of the standing part 24. FIG. Accordingly, even the product sample sheet 21 on which a tall product such as a PET bottle product is printed can be held and displayed in an extended state from the standing portion 24 without any trouble. Moreover, since the upper part of the standing part 24 is formed in a shape in which the center part in the left-right direction extends upward from the left side part and the right side part in the left-right direction, the product sample sheet 21 is attached to the standing part 24. Even when the product sample sheet 21 is extended upward from the upper side portion, the extension portion of the product sample sheet 21 is more likely to be self-supporting, so that the product sample sheet 21 is self-supporting while maintaining a good appearance and has a good appearance. Can be maintained. Further, in this case, compared with the case where the upper portion of the standing portion 24 is formed so that the central portion in the left-right direction, the left side portion, and the right side portion have the same height, the portion A indicated by the oblique lines in FIG. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced accordingly. In addition, the design can be improved by forming the upper portion of the standing portion 24 in a curved shape such as a substantially arc shape.

  In the above embodiment, the holding portions 25 and 26 are formed so as to be raised rearward from the standing portion 24, and the product sample sheet 21 is held in a posture along the back surface portion of the standing portion 24. However, instead of this, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the holding portions 25 and 26 are formed so as to be raised to the front side of the standing portion 24, and the product sample sheet 21 is formed as the standing portion 24. You may comprise so that it may hold | maintain in the attitude | position in alignment with the surface part.

  By comprising in this way, the goods sample sheet 21 can be hold | maintained in the state located before this standing part 24. FIG. According to this configuration, even when the product sample sheet 21 is formed to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing portion 24, when the user of the vending machine 1 looks at the product sample sheet 21. The upper edge of the standing portion 24 is hidden behind the product sample sheet 21. Thereby, the malfunction that the upper edge part of the standing part 24 can be seen in front of the product sample sheet 21 and the appearance is deteriorated or the image of the product is lowered can be prevented, and the appearance can be improved. That is, the holding parts 25 and 26 are formed so as to be raised rearward from the standing part 24, and the product sample sheet 21 is in a posture along the back surface part of the standing part 24, that is, the rear side of the standing part 24. When the product sample sheet 21 is formed so as to extend above the upper side portion of the standing portion 24, the upper side of the standing portion 24 is placed in front of the product sample sheet 21. Although there is a risk that the end portion can be seen and overlapped with the product image, the appearance of the product may be deteriorated, or the product image may be deteriorated. According to this configuration, such a problem can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, in the case of the vending machine in which the opening 17 for assembling the product sample 10 is formed on the product shelf 13, the sample display body 20 including the product sample sheet 21 and the sample holder 22 is arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  15-18 is a figure which shows the sample display body provided in the goods sample display apparatus of the vending machine based on other embodiment of this invention, and its vicinity part. As shown in these figures, in the product sample display device of this embodiment, the product shelf 13 is not provided with the opening 17, and instead, the actual product (for example, Left and right clamping arms 31 made of leaf springs are provided for sandwiching and exhibiting cylindrical can beverage products, etc. (in many cases, the contents are often removed).

  Thus, even in the product sample display apparatus having the holding arm 31, the sample display body 20 including the product sample sheet 21 and the sample holder 22 having the same configuration as that of the above embodiment is used. However, as shown in FIG. 7A, FIG. 12, and FIGS. 15 to 17, the standing portion 24 has a shape in which the central portion bulges forward in plan view, and the standing portion 24. The left side 24a and the right side 24b are formed in a shape extending rearward from the end of the bulging portion. Further, the length B from the front end of the left side portion 24 a and the right side portion 24 b of the standing portion 24 to the rear end of the base portion 23 is shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the holding arm 31.

  According to this configuration, the left side portion 24a and the right side portion 24b of the standing portion 24 are formed so as to extend forward and backward, and the length from the front ends of the left side portion 24a and the right side portion 24b to the rear end of the base portion 23. Since L is shorter than the length of the holding arm 31 in the front-rear direction, the sample holder 22 makes good contact with the left and right holding arms 31 at the left side 24a and the right side 24b of the standing portion 24.

  In the above embodiment, the product sample sheet 21 is disposed on the rear side along the back surface of the standing portion by the holding portions 25 and 26, or is disposed on the front side along the surface portion of the standing portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two standing parts may be formed on the front and rear sides, and a product sample sheet may be inserted between these standing parts.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vending machine 2 Vending machine main body 3 Front door 7 Outer door 8 Middle door 9 Sample display room 12 Sample display device 13 Product shelf 14 Fluorescent lamp (illumination device)
17 Opening portion 17a Spreading portion 20 Sample exhibit 21 Product sample sheet 22 Sample holder 23 Base portion 24 Standing portion 25, 26 Holding portion 27 Locking claw portion 31 Holding arm

Claims (5)

A sheet-like product sample sheet, and a sample holder that displays the product sample sheet in a held state,
The sample holder, possess a base portion, and a standing portion extending upwardly from said base portion, and a holding portion for holding a posture along the product sample sheet to the surface portion or the back portion of the erected portion,
The upright portion is formed in a shape in which the central portion bulges forward in a plan view or a shape recessed in the rear,
The holding portion is formed at a portion that sandwiches the bottom side portion and the side portion of the product sample sheet, and the product sample sheet is configured to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing portion < A vending machine sample exhibit characterized by the above. A sheet-like product sample sheet, and a sample holder that displays the product sample sheet in a held state,
The sample holder, possess a base portion, and a standing portion extending upwardly from said base portion, and a holding portion for holding a posture along the product sample sheet to the surface portion or the back portion of the erected portion,
The holding portion is formed at a portion that sandwiches the bottom side portion and the side portion of the product sample sheet, and the product sample sheet is configured to extend upward from the upper side portion of the standing portion < A vending machine sample exhibit characterized by the above. The sample display body for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the holding portion is disposed so as to be positioned in front of or behind the standing portion and has a cut-and-raised shape. The upper part of the said standing part is formed in the shape where the width direction center part in this upper part is extended upwards rather than the left side part and right side part of the left-right direction, The any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. A sample exhibit of the vending machine according to item 1. Left and right clamping arms that clamp the sample holder are provided on the back of the sample exhibition room,
Sample exhibition of vending machine according to any one of claim 1 to 4, the left side portion and at least a portion abutting on the clamping arm and the right side portion is characterized in that it is formed in a shape extending in the front-rear .

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