JP2002358561A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic vending machine flexibly and effectively illuminating a part desired to be illuminated like the emphatic illumination of an optional merchandise sample and a poster panel or the like and contributing to the thinning of the automatic vending machine. SOLUTION: The automatic vending machine is provided with: a display space 2 provided on the front surface of an outer door 1, displaying merchandise samples 3 and displaying the poster panel 4 indicating the information or advertisement of merchandise; an illuminated plate 5 formed so that the merchandise sample 3 and the poster panel 4 are visually recognized; and an illumination means illuminating the merchandise sample 3, the poster panel 4 and the illuminated plate 5. The LED devices 6 of three primary colors are used as the illumination means. Hence optional illumination is flexibly and effectively presented by using various colors, illuminance and light emitting timings, and, for instance, the display effect of emphasizing popular merchandise, recommended merchandise and new merchandise, etc., and arousing purchase desires is presented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine, and more particularly to a vending machine capable of flexibly and effectively illuminating a portion to be illuminated. The present invention relates to a vending machine that can contribute to a thinner vending machine.

[0002]

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a conventional vending machine. As shown in the figure, a display space 2 for displaying a product sample 3 and a poster panel 4 showing an advertisement of a sold product is formed on a front portion of an outer door 1 of the vending machine. On the front surface of the exhibition space 2, an illumination plate 5 is provided so that the product sample 3 and the poster panel 4 can be visually recognized.

[0003] A logo display section 5a indicating an advertisement, a logo mark or the like of a product for sale is displayed on a part of the illuminating plate 5 by printing or the like. Further, on the front surface of the illuminating plate 5, a push button 7 for selecting a product is provided so as to correspond to each product sample 3. In addition, the outer door 1 is provided with a coin insertion slot, a bill insertion slot, a change return port, a return lever, and the like (not shown), in addition to the commodity outlet 8.

In the exhibition space 2, a fluorescent lamp 20 for illuminating a product sample 3, a poster panel 4, and a logo display section 5a is provided. By illuminating the product sample 3 and the like with the fluorescent lamps 20 in this way, the product information and advertisements are appealed, and the ability to attract customers is enhanced.

[0005]

However, the conventional vending machine illuminates the product sample 3 and the like with a single-color fluorescent lamp (fluorescent tube) 20 as a line light source or a surface light source, so that the entire product is uniformly illuminated. Although it is suitable to illuminate, it is difficult to illuminate with different colors and brightness to emphasize only specific product samples 3 such as top-selling products, recommended products, and newly released products. It is a hand and has a problem that it lacks appeal.

[0006] Further, since the light of the fluorescent lamp 20 diverges, depending on the installation location of the vending machine, the surroundings may be illuminated more brightly than necessary, thereby damaging the scenery and causing insects to collect on the lighting plate 5. There were also issues.

Further, the fluorescent lamp 20 itself has a large outer diameter, so that the size of the illuminating device is increased, the thickness of the outer door 1 is increased, and the depth of the vending machine is increased.

Further, since the fluorescent lamp 20 has low luminous efficiency and generates a large amount of heat, it is necessary to design the structure around the fluorescent lamp 20 with a flame-retardant member to secure a heat radiation space. The degree of freedom of
There is also a problem that the depth of the vending machine increases and the depth dimension of the vending machine increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and it is possible to flexibly and effectively illuminate a desired spot, for example, to illuminate an arbitrary product sample or a poster panel with emphasis, and to provide a vending machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vending machine which can contribute to a reduction in thickness of a vending machine.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a vending machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is provided on a front surface of an outer door to display a product sample and to display product information or advertisement. A display space for displaying the poster panel shown, and an illuminating plate that covers the front surface of the exhibition space and is formed so that the product sample and the poster panel are visible.
In a vending machine provided with lighting means for illuminating at least one of the product sample, the poster panel, and the lighting plate, a light emitting diode is used as the lighting means.

A light emitting diode illuminates a product sample, a poster panel, or the like for which illumination is to be emphasized, and controls the amount of light and the light emission timing (lighting, half-lighting, blinking, etc.) based on a preset program.

[0012] This makes it possible to flexibly and effectively produce an arbitrary illumination with various colors (when a plurality of colors of light emitting diodes are used), illuminance, and light emission timing. It can produce a display effect that emphasizes products and motivates purchase.

Further, since the size of the light emitting diode is extremely small and the heat generation amount is small, it does not require a large installation space and heat radiation space unlike a conventional vending machine equipped with a fluorescent lamp, and makes the vending machine thinner. Can also contribute.

Further, the light emitting diode can contribute to energy saving due to low power consumption, and has a long life of the element, and can be expected to be maintenance-free for light source replacement or the like.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine, wherein a product stored in a product storage rack in a warehouse and an unloading operation of the product are formed so as to be visible, and an illuminating means for illuminating the interior of the warehouse. A light emitting diode is used as the lighting means.

Since the light emitting diode generates a small amount of heat, it can be provided in a refrigerator for storing refrigerated goods, and can be provided at an appropriate position on a ceiling surface or a goods storage rack in the refrigerator.
Products in the warehouse can be illuminated directly, creating a display effect that will motivate purchasing.

In the vending machine according to a third aspect of the present invention, the illuminating means includes at least a red light emitting diode element for emitting red light, a green light emitting diode element for emitting green light, and a blue light emitting element for emitting blue light. And a diode element.

By lighting the light emitting diode elements of the respective colors in any combination, it is possible to irradiate various colors of light, thereby expanding the range of effects and further increasing the ability to attract customers.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a vending machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a front view showing a vending machine. In the following description, members that are the same as or correspond to those already described are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted or simplified.

The exhibition space 2 of the outer door 1 is defined by a ceiling portion 2a, a back plate portion 2b, a bottom portion 2c, and an illuminating plate 5. The product sample 3 is provided, for example, on an exhibition stand 9 formed in three stages. Each product sample 3 on the front of the lighting panel 5
The push button 7 is fixed to a position corresponding to the position by a mounting metal 7a disposed on the back surface of the illuminating plate 5. The poster panel 4 stands upright on the bottom 2c.

The light emitting diode element (hereinafter, referred to as an LED element) 6 is used to illuminate a product sample 3, a poster panel 4, and a logo display portion (not shown) of the illuminating plate 5 from above. It is provided at the lower part of the exhibition stand 9 and has at least three primary colors (red, green, and blue) arranged in an appropriate number so as to be able to produce and illuminate an arbitrary color.

The mounting position and the irradiation angle are adjusted according to the characteristics of the LED element 6 to be used. For example, when the directivity angle of the LED element 6 is small, the distance from the irradiation target and the directivity angle are increased. Is large, the distance from the irradiation target may be reduced.

When the lighting plate 5 and the logo display portion are colored and can be sufficiently produced by white light, they may be illuminated by the white LED element 6, and an appropriate color is determined according to the conditions of the illumination object. do it.

By providing the LED element 6 having a peak wavelength of the emission spectrum of about 380 nm, for example, an effect of repelling insects on the illuminating plate 5 can be expected. Note that the LED element 6 and other essential components are configured to be operated by known driver means and a control device (not shown).

Next, the control operation will be described. The light amount and the light emission timing (lighting, half-lighting, blinking, etc.) of each LED element 6 corresponding to the product sample 3, poster panel 4, etc. for which illumination is to be emphasized are controlled based on a preset program. In other words, various colors, illuminance, and lighting effects can be flexibly and effectively produced with any lighting,
For example, it highlights top-selling products, recommended products, newly-released products, etc., and creates a display effect that motivates purchase.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the first embodiment, the provision of the easily controllable LED element 6 enables flexible illumination of various colors, illuminances, and light emission timings. In addition, it is possible to produce an effective display effect. For example, it is possible to produce a display effect that motivates purchase by emphasizing top-selling products, recommended products, newly released products, and the like.

Further, since the dimensions of the LED element 6 are extremely small and the amount of heat generation is small, a large installation space and heat radiation space are not required unlike the conventional vending machine provided with the fluorescent lamp 20, so that the vending machine can be used. It can also contribute to thinning.

Further, since the power consumption of the LED element 6 is small, the LED element 6 can contribute to energy saving, has a long service life, and can be expected to be maintenance-free for light source replacement or the like.

Embodiment 2 FIG. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a main part of the vending machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the LED element 6 is provided on the mounting metal 7a behind the push button 7 so that the product sample 3 and the poster panel 4 can be irradiated from below. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the second embodiment, the product sample 3 and the poster panel 4 are illuminated from below by the LED element 6,
Product samples 3 and the like can be displayed in a three-dimensional manner, and a display effect can be produced that inspires purchase.

Further, by providing the LED element 6 on the mounting metal 7a behind the push button 7, it is possible to easily distinguish between the display of the cold commodity and the display of the hot commodity depending on the type of color development of the LED element 6, and to provide the relevant information according to the season. The display can be switched easily by changing the color pattern control by software. That is, the display can be easily distinguished by irradiating cold products with cold colors and irradiating hot products with warm colors.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the product sample 3 is formed by a display can 3a formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom by using a translucent resin or the like, and the LED element 6 is formed by the display can 3a.
Are provided inside and behind. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the third embodiment, the product sample 3 can be illuminated from the inside and emphasized, and a display effect that is inviting to purchase can be produced.

Embodiment 4 FIG. FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, the product sample 3 is simply constituted by the display sheet 3b formed of a translucent resin plate or the like on which the product design is displayed, and the LED elements 6 are disposed above and below the display sheet 3b and It is provided behind. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
A duplicate description is omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the fourth embodiment, even if the product sample 3 is simply constituted by the display sheet 3b, irradiation of the LED element 6 from above, below, and behind. By adjusting the condition, the flat product sample 3 can be displayed in a three-dimensional manner, and a display effect can be produced that inspires purchase.

Embodiment 5 FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In the fifth embodiment, a product sample 3 is used as a surface illuminant 3 on which a product design is displayed and which is formed of a translucent resin plate or the like.
c, and the LED elements 6 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the surface light-emitting body 3c to enable surface light emission. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the fifth embodiment, the product sample 3 is formed as the surface light emitter 3c and is configured to directly emit light.
By adjusting the degree of irradiation from the ED element 6, the flat product sample 3 can be displayed in a three-dimensional manner.
A display effect that will motivate purchasing can be produced.

Embodiment 6 FIG. FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the sixth embodiment, a product sample 3 is used as a surface luminous body 1 on which a product design is displayed and which is formed of a translucent resin plate or the like.
1 and a frame 10 that supports the surface light emitter 11 so as to be three-dimensional, and is configured to emit light by emitting light from the LED element 6 from below the surface light emitter 11. It is. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the sixth embodiment, since the product sample 3 can emit three-dimensional surface light, a product image can be directly expressed.
A display effect that will motivate purchasing can be produced.

Embodiment 7 FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
Is a side sectional view showing a main part of the vending machine, and FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a main part of the vending machine. In the seventh embodiment,
The product sample 3 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape by a display sheet 3b made of a translucent resin plate or the like on which a product design is displayed, and both end portions thereof are inserted into the back plate portion 2b, and an LED element 6 is arranged inside and outside the product sample 3 on the display stand 9. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the seventh embodiment, the frame for forming the product sample 3 in three dimensions can be omitted, and the display effect that invites purchase with a simple configuration. Can be produced.

Embodiment 8 FIG. FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In the eighth embodiment, the poster panel 4 is configured to be illuminated from behind by the LED elements 6. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the eighth embodiment, the poster panel 4 emerges due to the transmitted light from behind, and it is possible to produce a display effect that motivates purchase.

Embodiment 9 FIG. FIG. 12 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention. The ninth embodiment is configured such that a cutout panel 4a formed by cutting out predetermined characters, figures, and the like is provided behind the lighting plate 5, and irradiation is performed by the LED elements 6 from behind the cutout panel 4a. is there. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the ninth embodiment, characters and figures are displayed on the illuminating plate 5 like a shadow picture by the transmitted light from the cut-out panel 4a behind. , You can produce a display effect that motivates purchase.

Embodiment 10 FIG. FIG. 13 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention. The tenth embodiment is configured to indirectly irradiate the light from the LED element 6 to the poster panel 4 via the reflector 4b. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine of the tenth embodiment, the poster panel 4 illuminated by the indirect light can be exhibited, and the soft light can produce an incentive display effect.

Embodiment 11 FIG. FIG. 14 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention. In the eleventh embodiment, a cutout member 4c formed by cutting out predetermined characters, figures, and the like is interposed in the optical path between the reflector 4b and the poster panel 4 in the configuration of the tenth embodiment. The poster panel 4 is configured to irradiate the poster panel 4 with shadow-like indirect light from the LED element 6. Other basic configurations and basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine of the eleventh embodiment, the poster panel 4 illuminated by the shadow-shaped indirect light can be exhibited, and the soft shadow-shaped light enables a more delicate effect. It can produce a display effect that motivates purchase.

Embodiment 12 FIG. FIG. 15 is a front view showing a vending machine according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.
In the twelfth embodiment, the outer door 1 includes the glass window 1a,
The lighting device using the LED element 6 is applied to a vending machine configured so that a product 13 stored in a product storage rack 12 in a warehouse and a product unloading operation by a product unloading mechanism (not shown) can be visually observed. .

That is, since the LED element 6 generates a small amount of heat, it can be provided in a refrigerator for storing refrigerated goods.
By arranging it at an appropriate position on the ceiling surface or the product storage rack 12 in the refrigerator, the products 13 in the refrigerator can be directly illuminated. The other basic control operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a duplicate description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the twelfth embodiment, it is possible to directly illuminate the goods 13 in the warehouse, and to produce a display effect that invites purchase.

In the twelfth embodiment, the LED element 6 is described as being provided on the ceiling surface in the warehouse or on the product storage rack 12, but the present invention is not limited to this. Is also good.

[0055]

As described above, according to the vending machine according to the present invention (claim 1), a poster panel provided on the front surface of the outer door for displaying a product sample and showing product information or advertisement is provided. An exhibition space to be displayed, an illumination plate that covers the front surface of the exhibition space, and is formed so that the product sample and the poster panel can be viewed, and at least one of the product sample, the poster panel, and the illumination plate In a vending machine equipped with lighting means for illuminating one, since a light emitting diode was used as the lighting means,
Various colors (when using light emitting diodes of multiple colors),
Any illumination can be flexibly and effectively produced with the illuminance and light emission timing. For example, it is possible to produce a display effect that motivates purchase by emphasizing best-selling products, recommended products, newly released products, and the like.

Further, since the size of the light emitting diode is extremely small and the amount of heat generation is small, it does not require a large installation space and heat radiation space unlike a conventional vending machine equipped with a fluorescent lamp, and makes the vending machine thinner. Can also contribute.

Further, the light emitting diode can contribute to energy saving due to low power consumption, and has a long life of the element, and can be expected to be maintenance-free for light source replacement or the like.

Further, according to the vending machine according to the present invention (claim 2), the goods stored in the goods storage rack in the warehouse and the unloading operation of the goods are formed so that they can be visually checked. In a vending machine provided with an illuminating means, a light emitting diode is used as the illuminating means. Therefore, the light emitting diode generates a small amount of heat and can be provided in a refrigerator for storing refrigerated goods. For example, by arranging the product at an appropriate position on a ceiling surface or a product storage rack in the warehouse, the products in the warehouse can be directly illuminated, and a display effect that inspires purchase can be produced.

According to the vending machine of the present invention (claim 3), the illuminating means includes at least a red light emitting diode element for emitting red light, a green light emitting diode element for emitting green light, and a blue light emitting element. The light emitting diode elements of the above colors can be illuminated arbitrarily in combination to emit light of various colors, the effect can be broadened, and the ability to attract customers can be further enhanced. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a vending machine.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing a main part of the vending machine.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a main part of the vending machine.

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a side sectional view showing a main part of a vending machine according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a vending machine according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a conventional vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Exterior door 1a Glass window part 2 Exhibition space 2a Ceiling part 2b Backboard part 2c Bottom part 3 Product sample 3a Display can 3b Display sheet 3c Surface light-emitting body 4 Poster panel 4a Cutout panel 4b Reflector 4c Cutout material 5 Lighting plate 6 LED Element 7 Push button 7a Attachment 8 Product exit 9 Display stand 10 Frame 11 Surface light emitter 12 Product storage rack 13 Product

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Toshiaki Tsuchiya 1-1, Tanabe-shinda, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture F-term in Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. 3E044 AA01 EA11 EA12 EB03 EB05 EB06 FB03 5C096 AA01 AA21 BA01 BA02 BA03 CA02 CA06 CA14 CA28 CB01 CC03 CC06 CD02 FA09

Claims (3)

[Claims] A display space provided on a front surface of an outer door for displaying a product sample and displaying a poster panel showing product information or advertisement; and a product space covering the front surface of the exhibition space, the product sample and the poster panel. In a vending machine provided with an illuminating plate illuminating at least one of the product sample, the poster panel, and the illuminating plate, a light emitting diode is used as the illuminating device. A vending machine characterized by using. 2. A vending machine which is formed so that a product stored in a product storage rack in a warehouse and an unloading operation of the product can be visually checked, and which has illumination means for illuminating the interior of the vending machine, wherein the lighting means emits light. A vending machine using a diode. 3. The illuminating means includes at least a red light emitting diode element that emits red light, a green light emitting diode element that emits green light, and a blue light emitting diode element that emits blue light. The vending machine according to claim 1 or 2.