JP2001084440A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic vending machine with a new using means, for instance, advertisement using both images and sound by mounting a video monitor and a speaker at the upper part of a merchandise showcase. SOLUTION: A merchandise showcase part 5, a key hole 9, a handle 10 for opening an opening/closing door 2, a paper money insertion slot 8, a coin insertion slot 11, a return lever 12, a coin return opening 13 and a merchandise taking-out opening 14 are provided on the front of the door 2 of the automatic vending machine. A merchandise showcase door is further provided inside the door 2. The part 5 is provided on the front side of the merchandise showcase door so as to mount merchandise samples, and a video monitor 3, a speaker 4, a flash light 6 and a lower speaker 7 are also attached. A control switch, a remote controller for operations and a coin mechanics are provided on the rear side. In such a configuration, advertisements with merchandise images and sound are outputted by the monitor 3 and the speaker 4 from image/sound equipment and a reproducing device 15 when merchandise is purchased or at a normal time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine in which a television monitor and a speaker are mounted using a space provided in front of an opening / closing door.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the prior art, display shelves are usually those in which only a plurality of sample products are displayed, those in which an advertisement sheet is pasted, or those in which only one of video and sound can be obtained. Met.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and conventionally, a vending machine has been studied only with respect to a use means such as a sales place of a product, a place of advertisement of a product or a sales maker.・ By using the vending machine of the present invention,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a vending machine device capable of providing a new vending machine utilization means.

[0004]

The vending machine of the present invention comprises:
This vending machine is composed of a vending machine main body and an opening / closing door provided with a plurality of product display shelves, and is characterized in that a television monitor and a speaker are mounted on an upper portion of the product display shelf.

[0005] It is characterized in that video and audio equipment is provided in a place different from the vending machine, and video and audio signals are transmitted to a television monitor and a speaker.

In addition, by using a liquid crystal type monitor as a television monitor, it is possible to save space for image and audio equipment.

[0007] In order to further enhance the sound quality, two speakers are arranged at the lower part of the product display shelf to provide stable sound and advertising even in the use of a high noise level area such as a downtown area. Becomes possible.

[0008] By providing flashlights on all sides of the merchandise display shelf, the flashlights can be turned on in the dark or during an emergency broadcast to inform the existence and location of the vending machine of the present invention. Become.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3, the portions denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components.

The details of the structure of the present invention will be described. The vending machine of the present invention is not limited to selling beverages and the like, and as one example, it is possible to divert merchandise sales to a wide variety of foods other than beverages, tickets, and luxury goods.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, on the front surface of the door 2 of the vending machine according to the present invention, a product display portion 5, a keyhole 9, and a handle for opening the door 2 like the conventional vending machine. 10, bill slot 8, coin slot 11, return lever 1
2. A coin return port 13 and a product outlet 14 are provided.

Although not shown, a chain stopper and a door stopper are used to prevent injuries and accidents when the opening / closing door 2 is opened as in a general vending machine.

A product display door is provided inside the opening / closing door 2, and a product display shelf 5 is provided on the front side of the product display door so that a sample of a product can be installed. A flashlight 6 and a lower speaker 7 are attached, and a control switch, an operation remote controller, and a coin mechanism are provided on the back side thereof.

The main body is provided with a refrigeration system for storing beverages.

As an embodiment (1) of the present invention, a product sample is displayed on the product display shelf 5, and the purchaser selects from the product samples displayed on the product display shelf 5 and purchases the product. However, even at the time of purchase or during normal times, advertisements using images and sounds of products are
5 from the television monitor 3 and the speaker 4.

As an embodiment (2) of the present invention, a TV monitor 3 and a speaker 4 of a vending machine of the present invention can be connected to an external line such as a TV line in case of emergency, in addition to the function of advertising and promoting a product. It is also possible to notify a person in the vicinity of the vending machine of the present invention of the emergency emergency broadcast via, and to turn on the flashlight 6 simultaneously with the emergency emergency broadcast.

[0017]

From the above description, the present invention has the following effects.

[0018] It is possible for a sales maker of a product using the present invention to carry out advertising using both images and sounds, so that a buyer or a person near the vending machine of the present invention can be more effectively used. It is possible to convey information.

By connecting to an external line such as a TV line, it is possible to notify a person near the vending machine of the present invention of an emergency emergency broadcast through the TV monitor 3 and the speaker 4 in an emergency. is there.

[Brief description of the drawings]

 [Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a vending machine according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Opening / closing door 3 TV monitor 4 Speaker 5 Commodity display shelf 6 Flash light 7 Lower speaker 8 Bill insertion slot 9 Keyhole 10 Handle 11 Coin insertion slot 12 Return lever 13 Coin return slot 14 Merchandise exit 15 Image / audio equipment and Playback device

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine comprising an opening / closing door provided with a vending machine main body and a product display shelf, wherein a television monitor and a speaker are attached to the opening / closing door. 2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a video and audio device is provided in a place different from the vending machine. 3. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a television monitor is arranged at a center of an upper portion of the opening / closing door, and speakers are arranged on both sides of the television monitor. 4. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a liquid crystal monitor is used as the television monitor. 5. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein two speakers are arranged at a lower portion of the product display shelf. 6. A vending machine characterized in that flashlights are provided on four sides of a product display shelf.