JP2004272359A - Commodity sample lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a commodity sample lighting system capable of lighting a commodity sample independently and effectively with high freedom for layout of commodity samples and minimized mistake of commodity selection in a vending machine. <P>SOLUTION: This commodity sample lighting system 10 is mounted in an optional position of the transparent panel 8 of a main door 3 on the front surface of the vending machine 1. The device 10 comprises the commodity sample 11, a commodity sample base 12 mounted with the commodity sample 11 on the upper surface, and a selection button 13 mounted on the front surface of the commodity sample base 12. The essential part of the device 10 is arranged in a display space on the inside of the transparent panel 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a product sample lighting device for a vending machine, and in particular, has a high degree of freedom in layout of a product sample in a vending machine, has few errors in product selection, and illuminates product samples individually and effectively. The present invention relates to a product sample lighting device capable of performing the following.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional vending machine, a main door that is opened and closed for replenishment and replacement of products is provided on the front of the substantially box-shaped vending machine main body, a transparent panel is provided on the top of the main door, and the inside of this transparent panel There is a known display space in which various product samples are arranged in three rows in the upper and lower rows, and a product selection switch in which a plurality of selection buttons are arranged corresponding to the product samples is provided on the front of a transparent panel (for example, see Patent Reference 1).
[0003]
FIG. 10 shows a display space portion of the conventional vending machine. The exhibition space 9 inside the transparent panel 8 is illuminated by a fluorescent lamp (not shown). In the exhibition space 9, product samples 11 are arranged in three rows in the horizontal direction. The selection button 13 is arranged.
[0004]
Also, in this conventional vending machine, when the exhibition space 9 is illuminated with fluorescent lights, about four fluorescent lights of about 30 watts are installed in the exhibition space 9. When a consumer purchases a product with a vending machine, he or she selects a product to buy while looking at a product sample 11 arranged in the exhibition space 9. Therefore, fluorescent lamps are also arranged on the upper and lower surfaces of the product sample 11 so that the product sample 11 is uniformly illuminated. By the way, in the case of using a fluorescent lamp, the fluorescent lamp has a relatively short life, has a problem that it becomes dark or flashes as the number of days of use elapses, and it is not easy to replace the fluorescent lamp. There is a problem.
[0005]
Therefore, in recent years, it has been considered to use a white LED, which is frequently used in a flashlight or the like, for lighting a sample product. The use of LEDs has the advantage that power consumption and space can be reduced. In such a white LED, a light emitting element is attached to one end of two lead terminals, wire-bonded to the other end of the lead terminal, and the light emitting element and the end of the two lead terminals are made of a transparent resin. It has a molded structure (for example, see Patent Documents 2, 3, 4, and 5). The brightness of the LED is low compared to the brightness of a fluorescent lamp even if it is called a high brightness type, and it is difficult to obtain sufficient brightness by itself. Therefore, in Patent Documents 2 to 5, various ideas are devised.
[0006]
In the LED of Patent Document 2, a part of the side surface of the resin mold is vertically cut so that a plane is formed up to the lens portion, and light from the light emitting element is reflected at an upper portion of the plane, and the light is emitted in a useless direction. They are not emitted.
[0007]
In the LED of Patent Literature 3, the radius of curvature of the curved surface of the lens portion is partially changed so that light is easily collected in a predetermined direction.
[0008]
In the LED of Patent Literature 4, the lens optical axis of the sealing resin is inclined with respect to the center axis of the lead frame, and irradiation light is emitted with the brightest direction of the light emitting element at an angle θ with respect to the center axis of the lead frame. Like that.
[0009]
Further, the LED disclosed in Patent Document 5 generally has a structure in which light is emitted from a direction parallel to the two leads through a lens above the resin sealing portion, whereas a direction perpendicular to the two leads is provided. , So that light can be emitted from the horizontal direction even when mounted vertically on the substrate.
[0010]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-283310 A (FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-5-275752 (FIG. 2)
[Patent Document 3]
JP-A-11-154766 (FIG. 2)
[Patent Document 4]
JP-A-5-121785 (FIGS. 2 and 4)
[Patent Document 5]
JP-A-8-162672 (FIGS. 1 and 2)
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the conventional vending machine, since the product samples are simply arranged in the horizontal direction, the design upper surface lacks whiteness, and the effect of attracting the attention of the purchaser is poor. On the other hand, if the product sample is laid out freely, it is difficult to understand the correspondence with the selection button, and there is a possibility that the selection of the product is mistaken. Furthermore, since fluorescent lights were used for lighting the exhibition space, the arrangement of the product samples was restricted by the fluorescent lights, and regular replacement work was required, which required much time for maintenance.
[0012]
In addition, when an LED is used instead of a fluorescent lamp, the LED generally has a low brightness. Therefore, in order to obtain sufficient brightness comparable to that of a fluorescent lamp, a large number of LEDs are used, or a light-transmitting resin is used. It is necessary to adopt a configuration in which an LED is installed inside the product sample provided. However, it is difficult for the LEDs having the structures shown in Patent Documents 2 to 5 to emit light over a wide range like a fluorescent lamp. For this reason, light may be irradiated to only a part of the product name or the like of the product sample, and it becomes difficult to visually recognize the product name or the like in a dark place or at night.
[0013]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a product sample lighting device which has a high degree of freedom in layout of product samples in a vending machine, has few errors in product selection, and can individually and effectively illuminate product samples. Is to do.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a product sample, a support member for supporting the product sample, and a selection switch attached to the support member and outputting a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation. And a product sample lighting device characterized by comprising:
According to this configuration, since the product sample and the selection switch are attached to the common support member, even if a plurality of product samples are laid out freely, an erroneous selection operation hardly occurs. The selection signal output from the selection switch is sent to the control unit of the vending machine, and the selected product is automatically sold.
[0015]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a light-transmitting product sample, an LED for irradiating the product sample with light from the inside or the back side of the product sample, and a support for supporting the product sample and the LED. A product sample lighting device, comprising: a member; and a selection switch attached to the support member and outputting a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation.
According to this configuration, since the product sample and the selection switch are attached to the common support member, even if a plurality of product samples are laid out freely, it is possible to make the selection operation less likely to occur. Since the sample is illuminated from the inside or the back side by the LED, the front surface of the product sample is effectively illuminated, and the identification and readability of the product are facilitated.
[0016]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a translucent product sample, an LED that emits light, and the light emitted by the LED is reflected forward and condensed to form an inside of the product sample. Alternatively, there is provided a product sample lighting device comprising a lens for irradiating the product sample from the back side.
According to this configuration, the product sample reflects and condenses the light emitted on the inside or the back side in front of the product sample, so that the front side of the product sample is effectively illuminated, and the product can be easily identified and read. Become.
[0017]
Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a translucent product sample, and a display unit for displaying on the surface information on the price of the product and the type of HOT product / COLD product, A supporting member to be supported, a switch element attached to the supporting member and outputting a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation of a selection switch, and a light from the inside or the back side of the product sample to the product sample. And a substrate mounted with a first LED for irradiating light and a second LED for irradiating the display unit with light from the back side to visually recognize the information. I do.
According to this configuration, since the product sample and the selection switch are attached to the common support member, even if a plurality of product samples are laid out freely, an erroneous selection operation hardly occurs. In addition, the product sample is illuminated from the inside or the back side by the LED, and the display unit that displays information on the type of the product is also illuminated by the LED, so that the front and the display unit of the product sample are effectively illuminated. It is easy to identify and read the product and the display surface.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a vending machine to which a product sample lighting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied. This vending machine 1 is for automatically selling various kinds of beverages (cans, bottles, cups, and the like) such as coffee, cola, juice, and oolong tea according to the insertion of coins and bills. We stock many products. The vending machine 1 has a substantially box-shaped vending machine main body 2, and a main door 3 serving as a front panel is provided on a front surface of the vending machine main body 2. The main door 3 can be opened and closed because it is hinged on the front surface of the vending machine main body 2, and is opened and closed when a product sample is exchanged as a product sample, a product is replenished, or a product is replaced.
[0019]
The main door 3 is provided with a charge input section 4 for inputting bills and coins, a change return port 5 for returning change, a product sales port 6 for taking out products, and an illuminating plate 7 for displaying advertisements and the like. Have been. The main door 3 is provided with a transparent panel 8 as a front cover, and an exhibition space 9 is secured inside the transparent panel 8. In the exhibition space 9, a plurality of product sample lighting devices 10 having a product sample display function and a selection switch function are provided at predetermined positions.
[0020]
2A and 2B show details of the product sample lighting device 10, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. This product sample lighting device 10 is made of a translucent material such as acrylic, and has a product sample 11 with a label 11a attached to its surface, and a product sample stand (support member) with the product sample 11 attached to its upper surface 12a. The display 12 includes a display unit 14 attached to the front surface 12 b of the product sample stand 12 for displaying product information, and a selection button 13 on which a push button 130 is exposed on the surface of the transparent panel 8.
[0021]
The product sample 11 includes a circuit circuit board 16 on the bottom of which a LED 15c for irradiating light from the inside of the product sample 11 is mounted, and a reflector 17 for reflecting the light of the LED 15c to the transparent panel 8 side.
[0022]
The product sample stand 12 has an inverted U-shaped cross section. The upper surface 12a is provided with an opening 12c for placing the product sample 11, and the front surface 12b is for attaching a push button 130 of the selection button 13. A switch that is operated by a pressing operation of a selection button 13 pressed for selection of a product on a mounting button 12e, a product information display portion 14a for displaying product information, a cold temperature display portion 14b for displaying a product's warmth, and a selection button 13. An element 133. The rear surface 12d is adapted to be attached to the back wall 80 by a fixture (not shown).
[0023]
The product information display section 14a is formed by printing characters of "out of stock", "120 yen" and "in preparation" on a film, and is attached to the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12, and "out of stock", "120 Lights are emitted from the three LEDs 15a mounted on the circuit board 16 corresponding to the characters "circle" and "in preparation", and the characters "out of stock", "120 yen" and "in preparation" are respectively displayed. It is supposed to.
[0024]
The cold / hot display unit 14b is a semi-transparent red or blue film depending on whether the product is a HOT product or a COLD product, and is printed with the characters “warm” or “clawed” according to the HOT product or the COLD product. The LED is mounted on the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12, and the LED 15b mounted on the circuit board 16 emits light to display each character of "warm" or "pawl".
[0025]
The selection button 13 is, as shown in FIG. 2B, a push button 130 to be pressed by a finger or the like, an actuator 131 for transmitting the pressing of the push button 130 to the switch element, and attached to the transparent panel 8 and a product sample stand. 12 and a mounting member 132 supported on the front surface 12b.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 2B, the mounting member 132 houses the push button 130 and the actuator 131 in the button housing 132a. The leg 132b of the attachment member 132 passes through the insertion hole 8a of the transparent panel 8, and the tip 132c of the leg 132b is engaged with the insertion hole 12e of the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12. The tip 132c of the leg 132b is provided with a projection so as not to come off when locked in the insertion hole 12e of the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12. When the leg 132b is inserted into the insertion hole 8a of the transparent panel 8, the attachment 132 has a flange 132d as a stopper for the leg 132b and a hook 132e serving to prevent the push button 130 from coming off. Have been. By passing the leg 132b of the mounting member 132 through the insertion hole 8a of the transparent panel 8 and inserting and locking the tip 132c of the leg 132b into the insertion hole 12e of the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12, the selection button 13 The front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12 is supported.
[0027]
The actuator 131 is formed of, for example, an elastic member such as rubber, and the operation unit 131a is formed of a rigid material, penetrates the through hole 8b of the transparent panel 8, and connects the switch element 133 on the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12. It can be operated in accordance with the pressing of the push button 130.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the circuit board 16 includes LED samples 15a, 15b, and 15c for displaying product samples, product information, for example, available for sale, in preparation, sold out, "warm up" or "pawl", and the like. A power supply unit (not shown), and a cable 160 for sending a pressing signal of the switch element 133 to a control unit (not shown), and a power supply wire 161. The electric wire 161 is connected to the LED 15c via the switch element 161.
[0029]
Next, the operation of the vending machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The control unit (not shown) turns on or off the LEDs 15a to 15c of the product sample lighting device 10 based on the stock status or the like. That is, the LED 15b corresponding to the cold / hot display section 14b and the LED 15a corresponding to the character "120 yen" on the product information display section 14a are constantly lit. The LED 15a corresponding to the characters "sold out" and "in preparation" lights up when the corresponding product becomes "sold out" and "in preparation". The LED 15c in the product sample 11 may be turned on for a sellable product, and turned off for a product that is sold out or is being prepared. The LED 15a corresponding to the character “120 yen” may be turned off when the corresponding product is “out of stock” and “in preparation”.
[0030]
Here, the purchaser inserts bills or coins into the fee input unit 4, and presses the push button 130 of the selection button 13 corresponding to the product desired to be purchased. When the push button 130 is pressed, the actuator 131 is pressed down, and at the same time, the operation unit 131a is also pressed down, and the operation unit 131a presses the switch element 133. The switch element 133 performs a switching operation, and transmits a selection signal to a control unit (not shown). The control unit controls the product discharging mechanism to discharge the product corresponding to the pressed push button 130 to the product sales outlet 6. If necessary, the change is returned to the change return port 5. The purchaser takes out the product from the product sales port 6. The product is automatically sold in this way.
[0031]
According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(B) Since the product sample lighting device 10 can be arranged at an arbitrary position on the transparent panel 8 of the vending machine 1, the product sample lighting device 10, which has been conventionally restricted for fluorescent lamps, can be freely arranged. It can be carried out. Further, by setting the product sample lighting device 10 to a novel and unexpected layout, it is possible to attract the attention of the purchaser and promote sales.
(B) Since the selection button 13 corresponds to the product sample 11, errors in product selection can be reduced.
(C) The product sample 11 can be illuminated from the inside by the LED 15c, and the product sample 11 can be illuminated more brightly by the reflection of the reflection plate 17 on the back surface. Therefore, the label 11a of the product sample 11 can be well recognized.
(D) Since the LED 15c is used for illumination of the product sample 11, the life is prolonged, the maintenance burden associated with replacement can be reduced, and power consumption can be reduced.
(E) Since the fluorescent lamp can be eliminated from the exhibition space 9, the exhibition space 9 can be effectively used.
(F) Since the cold / hot display section 14b is brightly illuminated by the LED 15b, it is easy to distinguish between the HOT product and the COLD product, and the product selection error is reduced. Since the sales price portion of the product information display section 14a is brightly illuminated by the LED 15a, errors in the input amount are reduced.
(G) Since the LEDs 15a and 15b for displaying the type and price of the product and the LEDs 15c for displaying the sample are lit by power supply from the common circuit board 16, the harness can be omitted.
[0032]
In the first embodiment, a beverage vending machine has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to various vending machines other than beverages, such as tobacco, ice cream, and cup noodles.
The film of the cold / hot display section 14b is a colorless transparent or translucent film, and the characters "warm" and "pawl" are printed on the film, and the characters "warm" according to the HOT product or the COLD product. May be illuminated with red light from a red LED, and blue light may be illuminated from a blue LED on a character “I want to close”.
Further, the product sample stand is not limited to the back wall of the exhibition space, and may be attached to a transparent panel.
[0033]
FIG. 3 shows a selection switch according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this selection switch, the switch element 133 operated by a pressing operation in the first embodiment is replaced by a proximity switch 134 operated by a change in capacitance, and a push button is not required. In the commodity sample lighting device 10 to which the proximity switch is attached, the commodity sample stand 12 is attached to the exhibition space 9 with a fastening member such as a screw on a back wall (not shown). In use, as shown in FIG. 3, when the purchaser brings the finger 18 close to the front surface 12b of the product sample stand 12 of the product desired to be purchased or touches the transparent panel 8, the proximity switch 134 changes the capacitance. Is detected and the switch operates.
[0034]
According to the second embodiment, since the proximity switch 134 of the non-contact type is used as the selection switch, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the product sample is further increased. Further, it is not necessary to provide an opening in the transparent panel 8, and the production of the transparent panel 8 becomes easy.
In addition, a wireless switch using far infrared rays, ultrasonic waves, or the like may be used as the switch element.
[0035]
FIG. 4 shows a product sample lighting device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the commodity sample lighting device 10 uses a solar cell as a power source of the LED 15c disposed inside the commodity sample 11. The product sample lighting device 10 includes a solar cell substrate 20 disposed above a product sample 11, a solar cell 21 mounted on the solar cell substrate 20, and a control substrate provided on the back surface of the reflector 17. 22, a storage battery 23 (secondary battery) mounted on the control board 22 and charged by the solar battery 21 via the electric wire 25, and an electric power 162 stored in the LED 15c on the circuit board 16 by the electric power stored in the storage battery 23. And a control IC 24 for controlling light emission of the LED 15c. The solar cell 21 and the storage battery 23 are wired through a hole 11b formed in the product sample 11, and the control board 22 and the LED 15c are wired through a hole 16a formed in the circuit board 16.
[0036]
According to the third embodiment, since the solar cell 21 is used as the power supply of the LED 15c, energy saving can be achieved.
[0037]
In addition, the installation place of the solar cell 21 may be the surface of the vending machine 1, for example, the upper surface. The amount of power to be supplied can be increased by increasing the light receiving area. Alternatively, a fluorescent lamp for illuminating the inside may be arranged in the exhibition space 9, and an electromotive force may be generated in the solar cell 21 by the light of the fluorescent lamp to charge the storage battery 23. Further, the power supply destination from the solar cell 21 installed on the product sample may include another LED.
[0038]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a vending machine to which a product sample lighting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is applied. In FIG. 5, the same reference numerals are used for those having the same or the same functions as those shown in FIG.
[0039]
In the configuration of the vending machine shown in FIG. 5, different points from the configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be described. In the exhibition space 9, commodity sample stands 12 are arranged in three upper and lower stages. Product samples 11 made of a plurality of translucent resins or glass materials and coated, etc. are arranged at equal intervals. Twenty-four (one example, any number of) product samples 11 correspond to sold products of different brands. A selection button 13 is provided below each of the product sample stands 12 so as to correspond to each of the product samples 11 placed thereon. Further, on the front surface of the product sample stand 12, a display unit 14 for displaying a product type (COLD, HOT, etc.), a price, and the like is provided.
[0040]
FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a product sample lighting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the product sample lighting device 30 includes a product sample 11, a product sample stand 12 and a selection button 13 similar to those of the first embodiment, and a circuit board 16 attached to the lower surface of the product sample stand 12. A plate-like reflector 33 erected at the center of the circuit board 16, and an LED lamp 34 disposed at the center of the reflector 33 and having leads connected to the wiring pattern of the circuit board 16. It has. The emission color of the LED lamp 34 is generally white, but an arbitrary color can be selected from blue, orange, green, red, yellow and the like.
[0041]
The attachment of the reflector 33 is completed only by inserting the insertion portion 33a of the reflector into the through hole 32a from above the circuit board 16. The reflection plate 33 is disposed so as to be close to the rear surface of the LED lamp 34 when viewed from the transparent panel 8 side. The reflector 33 reflects the light emitted from the LED lamp 34 in the rear direction to the front of the product sample 11, and the entire front of the product sample 11 is illuminated together with the direct light from the LED lamp 34. I have. Therefore, the front surface of the product sample 11 is illuminated with the direct light range 35 to which the direct light from the LED lamp 34 reaches and the reflected light range 36 to which the reflected light from the reflector 33 extends as the irradiation range. Can be increased to about twice as much as the case where the reflector 33 is not provided. That is, by providing the reflection plate 33, brightness of two LEDs can be obtained while using one LED lamp. As a result, cost reduction and low power consumption can be achieved. It is optional to uniformly illuminate the front surface of the product sample 11 or intensively illuminate the brand portion to make it stand out.
[0042]
By the way, if the reflection plate 33 is not provided and the reflection surface is formed on the inner surface of the product sample 11, an existing product cannot be used as the product sample 11, and a custom order is required. The inconvenience of requiring a considerable number of days to procure the product sample 11 is inevitable.
[0043]
In the configuration of FIG. 6, the reflecting plate 33 has a flat reflecting surface, but the reflecting surface may be a concave surface or a convex surface. Further, the reflection surface may be a mirror surface, or may be subjected to light diffusion processing such as granulation or graining to average the luminance of the reflected light. Further, the reflecting surface may be colored so that the reflected light has a color. Further, the reflecting surface may be formed in addition to a method of attaching a metal to the surface of the reflecting plate 33 by any method such as vapor deposition and plating.
[0044]
According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects are exhibited in addition to the effects of the first embodiment of the present invention. A reflecting plate 33 is provided on the back of the LED lamp 34 (the rear part of the product sample 11), and light that has been conventionally irradiated in a useless direction is reflected on the front surface of the product sample 11. Can be increased to about twice, and necessary and sufficient luminance can be obtained with a small number of LED lamps. In addition, since the size of the reflector can be reduced as compared with the configuration of FIG. 2, the degree of freedom of installation with respect to the product sample 11 is increased, and the number of cases where installation is not possible even if the existing product sample is used can be reduced. As described above, not only the LED can be used in place of the fluorescent lamp, but also a small number of LEDs (one LED for one product sample) suffices, so that cost reduction, low power consumption, and freedom of installation can be achieved. It becomes possible to improve.
[0045]
FIG. 7 shows a light emitting section of a commodity sample lighting device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The light emitting unit of the product sample lighting device 30 includes a substrate 32, a lens unit 37, and an LED lamp 34.
[0046]
The substrate 32 has a through hole 32a into which the insertion portion 37c is fitted and a through hole 32b into which the terminal 34a of the LED lamp 34 is fitted as described later.
[0047]
The LED lamp 34 is erected from the substrate 32, and a lens portion 37 made of transparent resin or transparent glass is provided so as to insert the LED lamp 34 therein.
[0048]
In the lens part 37, a hole 37d (an internal shape that just fits the mounted LED lamp 34) for accommodating the LED lamp 34 is formed in the center part, and a predetermined portion facing the rear surface of the product sample 11 is cut into a flat surface, Mirror finish or the like is applied so that the cut surface becomes the reflection surface 37a. Then, a portion other than the cut portion of the body portion of the lens portion 37 is processed into a cylindrical shape, and the upper portion thereof is processed so as to have a radius of curvature, thereby forming a lens 37b. Therefore, the light reflected by the reflection surface 37a of the lens unit 37 is emitted by the lens 37b so as to be condensed toward the front surface of the product sample 11.
[0049]
The lens portion 37 is attached by inserting a plurality of pin-shaped insertion portions 37c formed at the lower end into the through holes 32a of the substrate 32, and then fixing the insertion portion 37c to the substrate 32 using an adhesive or the like. Can be If the lens portion 37 is made of a resin, the lower end of the insertion portion 37c can be fixed by hot melting and crushing.
[0050]
The LED lamp 34 (shown in a sectional view in FIG. 7) has a structure that is commercially available for use in electronic devices and the like, and includes an LED 34b provided at the upper end of a pair of lead terminals 34a. A transparent resin mold 34c is formed so as to cover the LED 34b and the upper part of the lead terminal 34a.
[0051]
According to the fifth embodiment, the reflecting surface 37a exhibits the same function as the reflecting plate 33 of the fourth embodiment (FIG. 6), and additionally, the emitted light is given directivity by the lens 37b. Therefore, the amount of light irradiated on the front surface of the product sample 11 is larger than the amount of light in the fourth embodiment (FIG. 6), and the luminance can be further increased. Further, since the lens portion 37 having the same function can be reduced as compared with the reflection plate 17 of the first embodiment (FIG. 2), the degree of freedom of installation with respect to the product sample 11 is increased. Instead of the white LED, the LED can be made blue or ultraviolet, and white or another emission color can be obtained by adding a fluorescent agent to the LED lens.
[0052]
FIG. 8 shows a light emitting section of a commodity sample lighting device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The light emitting portion of the product selection switch 30 includes a substrate 32, an LED lamp 40, and a lamp fixing base 41 that holds the LED lamp 40.
[0053]
The light emitting portion has a shape in which the lens portion 37 of FIG. That is, the LED lamp 40 includes an LED 40b provided at an upper end of the pair of lead terminals 40a, and a transparent resin mold 40c formed so as to cover the upper portions of the LED 40b and the lead terminals 40a.
[0054]
The body of the transparent resin mold 40c has a cylindrical shape, and a predetermined portion of the back surface (the surface facing the rear surface of the product sample 11) is cut into a flat surface, and a reflection surface 40d is provided at least above the cut surface. Is formed. The reflection surface 40d is preferably mirror-finished to improve the reflectance. Further, a lens portion 40e having a predetermined radius of curvature is formed above the transparent resin mold 40c.
[0055]
The LED lamp 40 is held by a lamp fixing base 41. The lamp fixing base 41 has a concave portion 41a into which the lower portion of the transparent resin mold 40c fits, and a through hole 41b for inserting the lead terminal 40a is formed in the center thereof. At the lower end of the lamp fixing base 41, a plurality of pin-shaped insertion portions 40f are formed. A through hole 32a is formed in the substrate 32 so as to match the insertion portion 40f. The insertion portion 40f is inserted in accordance with the through hole 32a, and the lead terminal 40a is inserted into the through hole 32a. The lamp fixing base 41 is fixed to the substrate 32 by applying an adhesive between the exposed portion of the substrate 32 and the lower surface of the substrate 32.
[0056]
According to the sixth embodiment, since the transparent resin mold 40c also has the function of the lens unit 37 in FIG. 7, it is possible to increase the brightness of light emitted to the front surface of the product sample 11. Further, since it is not necessary to prepare the lens unit 37 as a separate component as in the configuration of FIG. 7, the cost can be reduced and the size can be reduced.
[0057]
The LED lamp 40 is attached to the lamp fixing base 41 after fixing the lamp fixing base 41 to the substrate 32. In addition, the LED lamp 40 is mounted on the lamp fixing base 41 in advance, and then the lamp fixing base 41 is attached. It may be a procedure of mounting on the substrate 32.
[0058]
FIG. 9 shows a light emitting unit of a product sample lighting device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The light emitting unit of the product selection switch 30 includes a substrate 51, an LED 52 disposed on the substrate 51, and a lens unit 53 that covers the LED 52.
[0059]
The substrate 51 has a through-hole 51a into which the insertion portion 37c of the lens unit 37 is inserted, and an LED 52 is provided on the substrate 51.
[0060]
The outer shape of the lens unit 53 is the same as the lens unit 37 shown in FIG. That is, the lens 37b is provided on the upper part of the lens unit 53, and the reflection surface 37a is formed on the back (the surface on the rear side of the product sample 11). Since the LED 53 of the lens unit 53 is different from the light emitting unit of the configuration of FIG. 7, a concave portion 53 a corresponding to the shape of the LED 52 is formed at the bottom of the lens unit 53.
[0061]
The lens portion 37 is attached by inserting a plurality of pin-shaped insertion portions 37c formed at the lower end into the through holes 51a of the substrate 51, and then fixing the insertion portion 37c to the substrate 51 using an adhesive or the like. Can be If the lens portion 37 is made of a resin, the lower end of the insertion portion 37c can be fixed by hot melting and crushing.
[0062]
According to the seventh embodiment, since the light emitting position of the LED 52 is lowered, light can be applied to the vicinity of the bottom of the product sample 11 as compared with the configuration of FIG. That is, the irradiation range of the product sample 11 can be expanded.
[0063]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, the commodity sample lighting devices 10 and 30 can be arranged at random, or they can be arranged in a conventional manner. Further, HOT products and COLD products may be arranged alternately. Further, since the inside of the exhibition space 9 has only a light emitting source of only LED, if a predetermined brightness cannot be secured, a fluorescent lamp may be built in.
[0064]
In addition, the transparent panel has a function to absorb, attenuate or polarize external light such as sunlight, so that the reflection of external light from the transparent panel is suppressed to improve the visibility of the illumination by the LED in the transparent panel. May be. Thus, the product sample can be raised even in the daytime.
[0065]
Further, in the configurations shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, light diffusion processing such as graining may be performed on the lens surface to average the luminance of the reflected light. Further, the number of LEDs shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 to 9 is not limited to one, but may be plural if necessary. Further, the driving of the LED lamps 34 and 40 can be performed using a solar cell and a storage battery as power supplies, as described in the third embodiment.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the product sample lighting device of the present invention, since the product sample and the selection switch are attached to the common support member, a plurality of product samples can be laid out freely, and a novel layout can be achieved. By doing so, it is possible to promote sales. In addition, even if a product sample is laid out freely, there is no mistake in selecting a product.
[0067]
In addition, since the LED is used to illuminate the product sample from the inside or the back side of the product sample, the product sample can be individually and effectively illuminated, and the product can be easily identified and read.
[0068]
Further, the size of the light emitting unit can be reduced, so that the degree of freedom of installation can be improved, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, by using a blue LED or ultraviolet LED and adding a fluorescent agent to a transmissive product sample, the light from the product sample can be made white or other colors, so that users of vending machines can use it. Purchase motivation can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine to which a product sample lighting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2A is a front view of a commodity sample lighting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a product sample lighting device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a product sample lighting device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a vending machine to which a commodity sample lighting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of a sample product lighting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a product sample lighting device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a product sample lighting device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a product sample lighting device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a main part of a display space of a conventional vending machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 vending machines
2 Vending machine body
3 Main door
4 Charge input department
5 Change return port
6 Product sales outlets
7 Lighting board
8 Transparent panel
8a Mounting hole
8b Through hole
9 exhibition space
10,30 Product sample lighting device
11 Product sample
11a label
11b hole
12 Product sample stand
12a Top surface
12b front
12c opening
12d mounting hole
12e insertion hole
13 Selection switch
14 Display
14a Product information display section
14b Cold / temperature display
15a, 15b, 15c LED
16 Circuit board
17,33 reflector
18 fingers
20 Solar cell substrate
21 Solar cells
22 Control board
23 Storage battery
24 Control IC
25 electric wire
32,51 substrate
32a, 32b, 51a Through hole
33a insertion part
34,40 LED lamp
34a, 40a Lead terminal
34b, 40b, 52 LED
34c, 40c Transparent resin mold
34d
35 Direct light range
36 Reflected light range
37, 40e, 53 Lens part
37a, 40d reflective surface
37b, 53 lens part
37c, 40f insertion part
37d hole
41 Lamp base
41a, 53a recess
130 push button
131 Actuator
131a Operation unit
132 Mounting member
132a Button housing
132b leg
132c tip
132d collar
132e hook
133 switch element
134 proximity switch
160 cable
161,162 electric wire

Claims (14)

Product samples,
A support member for supporting the product sample,
And a selection switch attached to the support member and outputting a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation. The product sample lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the support member is attached to a display space of a vending machine. 3. The commodity sample lighting device according to claim 2, wherein the selection switch exposes a push button on a front surface side of a transparent panel, and outputs the selection signal by a pressing operation on the push button. 4. 2. The product sample lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the selection switch is a non-contact type switch provided on a back side of the transparent panel. A translucent product sample,
An LED that irradiates light to the product sample from the inside or the back side of the product sample,
A support member that supports the product sample and the LED,
And a selection switch attached to the support member and outputting a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation. The product sample lighting device according to claim 5, wherein the support member is attached to a display space of a vending machine. The lighting device according to claim 3, wherein the transparent panel has a function of absorbing, attenuating, or polarizing external light such as sunlight. The product sample lighting device according to claim 5, wherein the LED is driven by a power supply that uses an output of a solar cell as power for charging. The LED is disposed near a bottom of the product sample, and a reflection plate is disposed near a rear portion of the product sample to reflect light emitted to the rear of the LED forward. Item 5 is a sample sample lighting device. The LED is disposed near the bottom of the product sample, and is provided with a lens that guides light from the LED to the front surface of the product sample so as to cover the entire surface other than the lower surface of the LED. The product sample lighting device according to claim 5, wherein A translucent product sample,
An LED that emits light,
And a lens for reflecting and condensing the light emitted by the LED forward and irradiating the product sample from inside or on the back side of the product sample. The lighting device according to claim 11, wherein the lens is formed of a resin mold that covers the LED. The lighting device according to claim 11, wherein the lens is mounted on the LED. A translucent product sample,
A support member having a display portion for displaying information on the price of the product and the type of the HOT product / COLD product, and supporting the product sample;
A switch element that is attached to the support member and outputs a selection signal of a product corresponding to the product sample by a selection operation of a selection switch;
A board mounted with a first LED that irradiates the product sample with light from the inside or the back side of the product sample, and a second LED that irradiates the display unit with light from the back side to visually recognize the information; A product sample lighting device comprising:

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