JP2003168154A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic vending machine as a completely new advertisement medium with which not only guest attracting force can be sustained by providing many purchasers with stronger interest and concern so that the total sales of the entire merchandise to be provided by the automatic vending machine can be expanded but also buying inclination can be given by widely spreading the names, contents, etc., of various kinds of merchandise and service to general consumers without restriction to the merchandise to be provided by the automatic vending machine at reasonable advertisement fees. <P>SOLUTION: In the automatic vending machine 1 having a display part 2 for selecting merchandise in which the samples 2a of the merchandise to be provided are arranged, a storage part 9 of various articles and/or various devices usable as a multi-purpose free space is provided in the automatic vending machine body 1a separately from the display part 2 for selecting the merchandise. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine (hereinafter referred to as a vending machine) that can attract interest of general consumers as well as a purchaser who intends to purchase a vending machine-provided product and increase the willingness to purchase the product. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vending machine including a storage unit for various articles and / or various devices that can be used as a multipurpose free space.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a vending machine, for example, one having a structure shown in FIG. 3 has been generally used. That is, such a vending machine 1
For example, to provide various products such as cigarettes and drinking water, the individual product samples 2a arranged in four steps in the front and the back of the vending machine body 1a and the product selection buttons 2b corresponding to each of the product samples 2a. The product selection display section 2 provided is provided,
Moreover, on the front of the vending machine body 1a, a bill slot 3, a coin slot 4, and a return dial 5 and a coin discharge port 6 and a commodity outlet for discharging the inserted bills and coins, and change after purchasing the product. 7 are provided respectively.

Further, a front empty portion 1b of the vending machine body 1a near the commodity selection display section 2 (which is located above the commodity selection display section 2 in the prior art, is not necessarily above, and is not limited to the above type. Depending on the situation, it may be located on the side or below the product selection display unit 2.), the sales promotion advertisement of the product currently offered by the vending machine 1, the advertisement of the next new product, and various vending machines. It is configured such that an on-screen display body 14 such as an in-mold resin panel or a poster attached to the campaign related to the offered product is provided.

Therefore, the purchaser can obtain information on the advertisement of the vending machine-provided product displayed on the surface display body 14 and information on campaigns relating to various vending-machine-provided products.

[0005]

However, in the vending machine provided with the on-screen display 14 for providing information such as the advertisement of the vending machine-provided product and the campaign regarding the various vending-machine-provided products, as described above, There was a problem.

[0006] That is, although the above-mentioned display 14 can attract the interests and interests of the purchaser to extend the sales of the vending machine-provided products, the vending machine is never offered. There is not enough power to continue attracting customers so that the total sales of all products can be extended,
Some solution was desired.

Further, in recent years, not only the above-mentioned vending machine-provided products, but also the market economy has cooled down, the sales performance of various products and services sold at retail stores and the like has been sluggish. Not limited to, for example,
As a medium for advertising new products and new services to general consumers, it is the current situation that a large amount of product advertising fees paid via TV, newspapers, various magazines, etc. are becoming a burden, and thus reasonable advertising. There was an urgent need to introduce a completely new advertising medium that can widely spread the names and contents of products and services to consumers, regardless of age and sex.

That is, the present invention has been made to solve both of the problems of the former and the latter, and has a strong interest for many purchasers so as to prolong the total sales of the entire products provided by the vending machine. It is not only possible to give interest and continue attracting customers, but at a reasonable advertising fee, moreover, the name and content of various products and services, not limited to those offered by vending machines, are widely disseminated to general consumers and willingness to purchase. It is an object to provide a vending machine as an entirely new advertising medium that can be planted.

[0009]

That is, according to the present invention, in a vending machine 1 provided with a product selection display section 2 in which a product sample 2a of a product to be provided is arranged, the vending machine body 1a is used as a multipurpose free space. Since the storage section 9 for various possible articles and / or various devices is provided separately from the product selection display section 2, for example, only various products and various services of the same manufacturer different from the vending machine provided product are available. First, by storing various kinds of products of a manufacturer different from the manufacturer of the vending machine-provided product and various devices capable of providing various services in the storage unit 9, a purchaser of the vending machine-provided product or a general consumer passing by in front of the vending machine It is possible to make it visible.

Further, various devices for providing various products and various services stored in the storage section 9 are replaced at predetermined intervals, various information is disclosed through various devices, and still images or moving images are used. Can be displayed.

[0011] Therefore, not only is it possible to give a stronger interest or interest to the purchaser of many vending machine-provided products to continue attracting customers, but also the total sales of all the products offered by the vending machine. Not only has the advantage of being able to extend the length of the vending machine, but it also has a large number of storage parts 9 for vending machines that are arranged in every corner of the country so that it can be seen not only in a predetermined area but also by general consumers such as passersby. By using various devices that can provide products and various services as advertising places, it is possible to get a reasonable advertising fee compared to advertising media such as TV, newspapers and various magazines. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide a vending machine as an entirely new advertising medium that can widely infiltrate general consumers with the name and content of the service and instill a willingness to purchase. .

Further, in the case where a display device 8a capable of changing an image to be displayed by the information data signal sent through the data communication means or the data input means is stored in the storage portion 9, the display device 8a is provided. The still image or moving image of various information displayed as a simple or wired or wireless connection can be easily obtained from a dedicated line, a telephone line, or an Internet environment.
And it becomes possible to change quickly.

Therefore, by changing the still image or moving image of various information displayed on the display device 8a for every predetermined period, not only the purchaser of the vending machine-provided product but also general consumption passing near the vending machine There is an advantage that the ability to attract customers can be continued by making them interested or interested.

Further, in the case where the display device 8a is configured to display to change the pattern used for a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot, or other game machine, the pattern such as old and new may be different for each game machine maker. There is an advantage that the purchaser of the product provided by the vending machine can be prevented from getting tired by replacing the product every period and the ability to attract customers can be continued.

Further, a picture and / or change pattern used for a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, or other game machine,
When the information and data signals sent via the data communication means or the data input means can be changed, the picture and / or the change pattern displayed on the display device 8a can be wired or wireless regardless of whether it is a dedicated line or a telephone. It is possible to change easily and quickly from the line and further from the Internet environment, and by changing the pattern and / or change pattern displayed for each predetermined period, a vending machine that particularly likes games through a gaming machine. There is an advantage that the ability to attract customers can be continued by keeping the interest and interest in the buyers of the offered products and general consumers who pass near the vending machines.

Therefore, when such a vending machine 1 is installed in a game arcade, a purchaser who uses the vending machine 1 is provided with a pattern change and reach action used for pachinko and pachislot, which are one of the unique play cultures of Japan. By doing so, it becomes possible to enjoy the operation of a real game machine,
There is an advantage that many buyers existing in the amusement arcade, that is, a gaming machine fan, can be given more strong interest and interest to continue attracting customers.

Further, when at least one of the display device 8a and the vending machine body 1a is provided with a management control device 13 for managing and controlling the operation of the display device 8a, for example,
Even when it becomes necessary to replace the display device 8a due to a failure or the type of image to be displayed, various still images and moving images can be easily changed without making a large modification to the vending machine 1. There is an advantage that you can.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a vending machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a vending machine,
1a shows a vending machine body. Reference numeral 2 is an individual product sample 2 arranged in three stages vertically so as to be located in front of the vending machine body 1a.
1A and a product selection display section including product selection buttons 2b corresponding to the respective product samples 2a.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a bill insertion slot, 4 denotes a coin insertion slot, 5 denotes a return dial for discharging the bills and coins inserted into the vending machine body 1a, change after purchase of the commodity, and 6 Indicates a change outlet.

Reference numeral 7 indicates a product outlet, and reference numeral 8 collects a predetermined product (for example, an advertisement fee from another manufacturer in a different field, and passes through a purchaser of the vending machine-provided product or the vicinity of the vending machine under a limited condition for a predetermined period. The articles of other manufacturers which are displayed so as to be noticeable to general consumers) 8
Is provided separately from the product selection display unit 2 so as to be located in front of the vending machine body 1a, and is stored in the storage unit 9 of various articles and / or various devices that can be used as a multipurpose free space. .

It should be noted that the storage section 9 in which the articles 8 are stored allows the various articles and / or various devices stored in the storage section 9 to be clearly identified from the outside while preventing the theft of the articles 8. Is covered with a colorless transparent or colored transparent protective cover body (not shown).

In the vending machine body 1a according to the present invention, a storage section 9 for various articles and / or various devices that can be used as a multipurpose free space is provided separately from the commodity selection display section 2. , Not only the various products and services of the same manufacturer that are different from the vending machine provided products, but also various products of the manufacturers different from the manufacturer of the vending machine provided products and various devices that can provide various information and services are stored in the storage unit 9. , It becomes possible for the purchaser of the product provided by the vending machine and the general consumer who has passed by the vending machine to see it.

Furthermore, various devices that provide various products and various services stored in the storage section 9 are replaced at a predetermined cycle or period, various related information is disclosed through various devices, and still images or moving images are displayed. It is possible to display it through an image or the like.

Therefore, it is possible not only to give more interest and interest to buyers of many vending machine-provided products and to continue attracting customers, but also to the total sales of the products offered by the vending machines. Has the advantage that it can also be extended.

Further, not only in a predetermined area but also in the storage section 9 of a large number of vending machines arranged in every corner of the country so as to be noticed by general consumers such as passers-by, through various products and various devices. By making it an advertisement place for various services, it is a reasonable advertisement fee compared to advertising media such as TV, newspapers and various magazines, and it is not limited to vending machine provided products, but the names and contents of various products and services are generally consumed. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide a vending machine as a completely new advertising medium that can be widely permeated by people and instill a willingness to purchase.

In the above embodiment, the articles 8 to be replaced at a predetermined cycle or period are stored in the storage section 9, but various devices may be stored therein. For example, as shown in FIG. The display device 8a may change the image to be displayed by an information data signal sent via the data communication unit or the data input unit.

The display device 8a has individual picture display sections 10, 11 and 1 in which three predetermined rows are displayed in a horizontal direction in a substantially rectangular liquid crystal screen so that predetermined pictures flow sequentially in one direction.
2 and has the pattern display portions 10, 11 when reading money of either banknotes or coins inserted in the vending machine body 1a,
It is managed and controlled via a management control device 13 that drives the device 12.

That is, the display device 8a displays a pattern change used in a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, or other game machine.

Therefore, when the storage unit 9 stores the display device 8a capable of changing the image to be displayed by the information data signal sent through the data communication means or the data input means, the display device 8a is stored. It is possible to easily and quickly change the still image or moving image of various information displayed by using a dedicated line, a telephone line, or the Internet environment regardless of wired or wireless.

Therefore, by changing the still image or the moving image of various information displayed on the display device 8a for each predetermined period, not only the purchaser of the vending machine-provided product but also the general consumption passing near the vending machine is consumed. There is an advantage that the ability to attract customers can be continued by making them interested or interested.

Further, in the case where the display device 8a is configured to display to change the pattern used for a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, or other type of game machine, the pattern such as old and new may be different for each game machine maker. There is an advantage that the purchaser of the product provided by the vending machine can be prevented from getting tired by replacing the product every period and the ability to attract customers can be continued.

Further, a picture and / or change pattern used for a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, or other game machine,
When the information and data signals sent via the data communication means or the data input means can be changed, the picture and / or the change pattern displayed on the display device 8a can be wired or wireless regardless of whether it is a dedicated line or a telephone. It is possible to change easily and quickly from the line and further from the Internet environment, and by changing the pattern and / or change pattern displayed for each predetermined period, a vending machine that particularly likes games through a gaming machine. There is an advantage that the ability to attract customers can be continued by keeping the interest and interest in the buyers of the offered products and general consumers who pass near the vending machines.

Therefore, when such a vending machine 1 is installed in a game hall, a purchaser who uses the vending machine 1 is provided with a pattern change and reach action used for pachinko, pachislot, etc., which is one of the play cultures unique to Japan. By doing so, it becomes possible to enjoy the operation of a real game machine,
There is an advantage that many buyers existing in the amusement hall, that is, a gaming machine fan, can be given more interest and interest to continue attracting customers.

Further, as described above, the display device 8a used for pachinko and pachislot, etc., which is driven to provide a pattern change and reach action, is managed and controlled by the management control device 13, but the display device 8a is managed and controlled. If still images and moving images displayed via the device 13 are managed and controlled, it is not necessarily limited to the display of only picture changes and reach actions used for pachinko, pachislot, etc., and various articles, products, various services Not only information,
For example, information data about a wanted criminal, lost child, etc., contact information limited to a region, etc. may be displayed. In this case, there is an advantage that the vending machine can be used as a completely new information terminal.

The point is that, if at least one of the display device 8a and the vending machine main body 1a is provided with a management control device 13 that manages and controls the operation of the display device 8a, for example,
Even when it becomes necessary to replace the display device 8a due to a failure or the type of image to be displayed, various still images and moving images can be easily changed without making a large modification to the vending machine 1. There is an advantage that you can.

Further, the management control device 13 not only drives the picture display portions 10, 11 and 12 of the display device 8a, but also uses the picture display portions 10, 11 and 12 to perform a reach action like a real game machine. It goes without saying that it may have a function that can be performed.

Further, the same or a predetermined pattern displayed on each of the pattern display sections 10, 11 and 12 through the reach action on at least one of the display device 8a and the vending machine main body 1a is laterally or diagonally. A hit product discharging device (not shown) may be provided for discharging hit products from the product outlet 7 when a so-called big hit display is performed by displaying the hit products side by side.

At this time, the hit product discharged through the hit product discharging device may be selectable by the purchaser after the money is inserted, but, for example, a product set as a hit product in advance is discharged. Alternatively, the structure may be one in which a plurality of products stored in the vending machine main body 1a are randomly selected and discharged. In short, the pattern change display body 8 provided in the vending machine 1 is used for reach action. As long as it has a hit function of discharging a predetermined product when a big hit is displayed, the specific type and quantity of the hit product, whether the purchaser can select the product, etc. are not limited at all.

Therefore, when the vending machine 1 having such a structure is installed in, for example, a game arcade, the vending machine 1 having only the reach action or having both the reach action and the hitting function can be used. It will be possible to entertain the buyers who use the game machine as if it were a real game machine through the reach action due to the change in the pattern used for pachinko and pachislot, which is one of the play culture unique to Japan. There is an advantage that many buyers, that is, gaming machine fans, can be given a stronger interest and interest to continue attracting customers.

Therefore, normally, the vending machine 1 installed in a game hall such as a pachinko machine or a pachi-slot continues to have a predetermined sales every month as compared with the general vending machine 1 installed indoors or outdoors. Therefore, there is also a great advantage that the sales at the amusement hall can be further increased.

Furthermore, the individual picture display section 1 of the display device 8a
The pattern and / or change pattern displayed on 0, 11, and 12 may be displayed as a new pattern and / or change pattern by an information data signal sent through the data communication unit or the data input unit. Needless to say.

In the embodiment, the vending machine 1 is configured to be able to provide a plurality of products, but the vending machine 1 is not necessarily limited to various products and may provide various services. The specific content, quantity, type, etc. of the vending machine are not limited at all, and the point is to provide a storage unit capable of storing various products that can be handled by the vending machine 1 and / or various devices that can provide various services. If you have
There is no limitation on the specific type, structure, model, installation place, handling product, article as well as handling service of the vending machine.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention, the vending machine body is
Various items that can be used as multipurpose free space and /
Or, since the storage part of various devices is provided separately from the product selection display part, for example, not only various products and various services of the same manufacturer different from the vending machine provided product,
The various parts of a manufacturer different from the manufacturer of the vending machine-provided product and various devices that can provide various services are stored in the storage unit, and are seen by buyers of the vending machine-provided product and general consumers who pass by in front of the vending machine. It becomes possible.

Further, various devices for providing various products and various services stored in the storage section are replaced at predetermined intervals, various information is disclosed through various devices, and still images or moving images are used. It becomes possible to display.

Therefore, not only can the purchaser of many vending machine-provided products be given a stronger interest and interest to continue attracting customers, but the total sales of all the products offered by the vending machine can be continued. It also has the effect of being able to extend.

Furthermore, not only a predetermined area but also a storage part of a large number of vending machines arranged in every corner of the country so that it can be seen by general consumers such as passersby, various kinds of goods and various services can be provided. By using the device as an advertisement site, it is more reasonable than the advertising media such as TV, newspapers and various magazines, and the general consumption of the names and contents of various products and services is not limited to those offered by vending machines. The vending machine can be provided as a completely new advertising medium that can be widely permeated by consumers and motivated to purchase.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of a vending machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Vending machine 1a ... Vending machine body 2 ... Display for product selection 3 ... Banknote slot 4 ... Money slot 5… Return dial 7. Product outlet 8 ... Goods 8a ... Display device 9 ... Storage 13 ... Management control device

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine (1) provided with a product selection display section (2) on which a sample (2a) of a product to be provided is arranged. The vending machine body (1a) can be used as a multipurpose free space. A vending machine, wherein a storage section (9) for various articles and / or various devices is provided separately from the display section (2) for selecting products. 2. A display device (8a) capable of changing an image to be displayed in the storage section (9) by an information data signal sent through data communication means or data input means.
The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the vending machine is stored. 3. The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the display device (8a) is configured to display so as to change a pattern used for a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, or other game machine. 4. The display device (8) is provided on at least one of the display device (8a) and the vending machine body (1a).
The vending machine according to claim 3, further comprising a management control device (13) for managing and controlling the operation of a).