JP2007122702A - Commodity storage device for vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a commodity storage device for vending machine, in which a commodity with a small tap such as a PET container or bottle container can be surely sold without catching of the tap of the commodity. <P>SOLUTION: A passage adjustment plate 5 has a two-part structure consisting of the passage adjustment plate 5 and a link connecting plate 9. Even in such a structure, the link connecting plate 9 is disposed on the side opposite to a commodity passage 1 of the adjustment plate 5, and the commodity passage 1 side of the adjustment plate 5 is formed so as not to catch the tap in the vertical commodity falling direction, whereby commodities can be smoothly stored and sold without commodity standing or clogging. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a product storage device of a vending machine that sells products in cans, bottle products, or PET containers.

  Conventionally, this kind of vending machine product storage device has a plurality of serpentine-type product passages in the front-rear direction inside the main body, and products such as cans, bottles, or PET containers are placed horizontally in the product passage. In such a state, the products are stored in a column, and these products are sold based on a sales command by a product carry-out device provided at the lower end of the product passage (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 8 shows a conventional product storage device of a vending machine described in Patent Document 1. In FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a passage adjusting plate of a product storage device of a conventional vending machine described in Patent Document 1. FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a passage adjusting plate of a product storage device of a conventional vending machine described in Patent Document 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the product passage 1 that stores the product in the vertical direction with the side surface of the product horizontal, and the two side plates 2 a and 2 b that face the left and right that form the product passage 1, A product carry-out device 3 for delivering products one by one to the lower end of the product passage 1 formed between the side plates 2a and 2b, and a product introduction port 4 for putting products into the upper end of the product passage 1 formed between the side plates 2a and 2b. And between the side plates 2a and 2b.

  The width of the product passage 1 between the side plate 2a and the side plate 2a is provided so that the horizontal movement of the product passage 1 can be adjusted horizontally. The passage width adjusting plate 5 is connected to the passage width adjusting plate 5 so that the lateral width can be adjusted and fixed on the product inlet 4 according to the size of the product, and the passage between the side plates 2a and 2b. A pin 7 in which the passage width adjusting plate 5 is penetrated through the hole at the upper end of the width adjusting plate 5 so as to be horizontally movable, two upper and lower rotatable links 8a and 8b whose lower ends are pivotally supported by the side plate 2b, and links The upper and lower ends of 8a and 8b are pivotally connected.

  A link connecting plate 9 having a full-length cross-section bent in a U shape on the opposite side of the passage, and provided in a concave portion on the passage side at a substantially central portion of the passage width adjustment plate 5, can be moved up and down. The shaft support connection portion of the link connection plate 9 is configured to move up and down in the long hole 10 on the L-bend bent to the opposite side of the passage provided in the passage adjustment plate 5.

  The operation of the storage device of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below.

  First, when storing a large product such as a 500 ml PET container, the input port width adjusting member 6 is operated to move the product passage 1 to the side plate 2b side so as to increase the lateral width of the product passage 1. The interlocked passage width adjusting plate 5 is also guided by the pin 7 and moves horizontally to the side plate 2b side. At this time, the links 8a and 8b whose lower ends are pivotally supported on the side plate 2b are rotated in the vertical direction. The passage width adjusting plate 5 can be smoothly moved by being guided by the long hole 10 provided in 5 and moving upward.

Also, when storing a small product such as a 350 ml can container, the input port width adjusting member 6 is operated to move to the side plate 2a side so as to reduce the lateral width of the product passage 1, but the input port width adjusting member 6 The interlocked passage width adjusting plate 5 is also guided by the pin 7 and moves horizontally to the side plate 2a side. At this time, the links 8a and 8b whose lower ends are pivotally supported on the side plate 2b are rotated in a horizontal direction, and the link coupling plate 9 whose pivots are coupled to the upper ends and upper and lower ends of the links 8a and 8b is a passage adjusting plate. The passage width adjusting plate 5 can be smoothly moved by being guided by the long hole 10 provided in 5 and moving downward.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-223677

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container is inserted from the product insertion port 4 and then in a horizontal position while the drinking port is in contact with the passage adjustment plate 5 in the product passage 1. However, when the product passes near the upper end of the link connecting plate 9, the drinking mouth enters the recess of the passage adjusting plate 5 and is caught by the upper end of the link connecting plate 9. It had the problem of being unable to maintain and standing up.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and even if the component parts of the passage adjusting plate 5 are the two-part constitution of the passage adjusting plate 5 and the link connecting plate 9, a product having a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container. It is another object of the present invention to provide a product storage device for a vending machine having a configuration in which a drinking mouth is not caught and a product stands and does not clog.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the product storage device of the vending machine according to the present invention is a product passage formed between side plates facing left and right, and the width of the product passage is variable depending on the size of the product between the side plates. A link width adjusting plate that can be moved up and down on the passage width adjusting plate so as to form a parallel link mechanism with one side plate on the opposite side of the product passage. The two link plates forming the parallel link mechanism are provided.

  As a result, even if the component of the passage adjusting plate is a two-part configuration of the passage adjusting plate and the link connecting plate, there is no hooking in the vertical direction on the passage side, and a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container, Product standing and no clogging.

  The product storage device of the vending machine according to the present invention is such that the path adjusting plate has two parts, the path adjusting plate and the link connecting plate, and is not caught in the vertical direction on the path side. Products with a small drinking mouth can be sold without standing up and clogging.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a product passage formed between side plates facing left and right, a passage width adjusting plate capable of varying a width of the product passage according to the size of the product between the side plates, and the passage width adjustment. A link connecting plate provided on the passage width adjusting plate so as to be movable up and down so as to form a parallel link mechanism with the one side plate on the opposite side of the product passage of the plate, two upper and lower ends of the link connecting plate, and Since the parallel link mechanism constructed between the side plates is formed, even if the component parts of the passage adjusting plate are the two-part configuration of the passage adjusting plate and the link connecting plate, the passage side is prevented from being caught vertically. In addition, a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container can be sold without standing up and clogging.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the cross-section of the passage width adjusting plate is formed in a concavo-convex shape, and the link connecting plate moves up and down in the concavo-convex cross-sectional shape of the passage adjusting plate. By configuring the substantially central portion to be convex toward the passage side, the strength of the passage adjustment plate can be increased even if the component parts of the passage adjustment plate are the two-part configuration of the passage adjustment plate and the link connecting plate. Can be removed from the side of the passage in the vertical direction, so that the passage adjustment plate does not spread when the products are stacked and stored, and products having a small drinking mouth such as PET containers and bottle containers are also in a horizontal position. The product can be sold without breaking down, without standing up and clogging.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, a link connecting plate is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate, so By adopting a configuration in which a cut-and-raised portion that is locked from the side is provided, even if the component parts of the passage adjusting plate are the two-part configuration of the passage adjusting plate and the link connecting plate, the right and left side edge surfaces of the link connecting plate are connected to the passage. Since the vertical movement is guided by the cut-and-raised surface of the adjustment plate, the link connecting plate can be smoothly moved up and down without being caught, and the operation of the passage width adjustment plate set according to the height of the product is caught. It can be done smoothly.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, the link connecting plate is substantially brought into contact with the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate, and is vertically movable and locked from both sides. A cut-and-raised portion provided so as to be connected to the link plate, a U-shaped bend provided substantially vertically at the upper and lower ends of the link connection plate in a direction opposite to the passage, and a vertically movable range of the link connection plate In the upper limit or the lower limit position, the cut and raised and the U-shaped bend come into contact with each other and stop, so that even if the component parts of the passage adjustment plate are the two-part configuration of the passage adjustment plate and the link connecting plate, Since the upper limit or lower limit of the movable range of the link connecting plate can be regulated without making a new hole in the passage regulating plate and reducing the strength, the passage adjusting plate is not widened when the products are stacked and stored, and the height of the product is increased. The operation of the passage width adjusting plate set by the It takes you to smoothly without Tsu, Standing products, can sell products without causing a jam.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, a link connecting plate is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate, and both of them are movable up and down. A cut and raised provided to be locked from the side, and the cut and raised at the side edge of the link connecting plate outside the movable range so that the link connecting plate can be inserted between the passage adjusting plate and the cut and raised. By adopting a configuration in which notches are provided at the same pitch, the link connecting plate is inserted into the notch provided on the side edge of the link connecting plate outside the movable range in the notch raised on the passage adjusting plate. Since it can be assembled by an easy operation such as making it possible, production man-hours and costs can be reduced.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the link connecting plate is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate, and is vertically movable and locked from both sides. A zigzag pattern on the left and right sides of the link connecting plate, and a notch provided on the side edge of the link connecting plate outside the movable range at the same pitch as the cut and raised so that the link connecting plate can be inserted. By adopting the configuration arranged in the above, an easy operation such as inserting the link connecting plate into the notch provided on the side edge of the link connecting plate outside the movable range in the notch provided on the passage adjusting plate. And the strength of both the passage adjusting plate and the link connecting plate is increased by taking a large space between the left and right cut and raised portions of the passage width adjusting plate and the left and right notches of the link connecting plate. Can reduce production man-hours and costs, One, Standing product due to expansion of the passageway adjusting plate can be prevented clogging.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fifth or sixth aspect of the invention, the passage width is adjusted so that the link connecting plate comes into contact with and stops at the upper limit or the lower limit position of the vertical movable range of the link connecting plate. The link outside the movable range is provided in the cut-and-raised portion provided in the passage adjusting plate by providing the cut-and-raised portion above the upper end of the link connecting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the plate or below the lower end. After the link connecting plate is inserted from the notch provided on the side edge of the connecting plate, the upper limit or lower limit movable range can be regulated, so the movable range regulation after assembly and the link It is not necessary to perform post-processing to prevent the connecting plate from coming off, reducing production man-hours and costs.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to seventh aspects of the invention, the cross-section of the link connecting plate is substantially convex in the upper and lower sections on the side opposite to the passage. As a result of the construction, the strength of the link connecting plate can be increased even when the component parts of the passage adjusting plate are the two parts of the passage adjusting plate and the link connecting plate. The product can be sold without causing any problems.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is the passage width adjusting plate according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the commodity passage width is movably adjusted via the link plate, and the link plate One end is pivotally supported by the passage width adjusting plate, and the other end is rotatable by a substantially L-bent flange portion integrally formed in the vertical direction on the left and right sides of the side plate and a rotation holding plate covering the flange portion. The rotation holding plate is attached from the upper side to the lower side so as to cover the flange portion, and is fitted to a cut-and-raised portion formed on the side plate, and has a claw-like protrusion formed on the flange portion. The upper end portion of the rotation holding plate is locked to the flange and fixed to the flange portion, so that the rotation holding plate can be assembled by an easy operation such as being inserted into a cut-and-raised portion provided on the side plate. Therefore, production man-hours and costs can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 10 is the tip of the invention according to claim 9, wherein the cut and raised portions provided on both sides of the substantially L-bent flange portion guide the engaging portion of the rotation holding member. By configuring the guide part by bending the part toward the outside of the product passage, it can be assembled by an easy work such as mounting the rotation holding plate on the side plate, and guiding and inserting between the protruding parts. Production man-hours and costs can be reduced.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the conventional example or the embodiments described above, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a product storage device of a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view and a perspective exploded view of a passage width adjusting plate of the product storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the passage width adjusting plate of the commodity storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main part of the movable range upper limit position of the link connecting plate of the commodity storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an essential part of a movable range lower limit position of the link connecting plate of the commodity storage device of the vending machine in the same embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view taken along arrow A in FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, the product storage device 11 includes a plurality of serpentine-type product passages 1 that meander in the vertical direction between the side plates 2 a and 2 b in the front-rear direction. A product carry-out device 3 and a passage regulating plate 12 are provided at the lower end of each product passage 1 with the product passage 1 interposed therebetween.

  The merchandise passage 1 has a merchandise insertion port 4 for placing merchandise at the upper end, a passage width adjusting plate 5 disposed between the side plates 2a and 2b and capable of adjusting the horizontal width between the side plates 2a and the merchandise. A hole at the upper end of the passage width adjusting plate 5 between the side plate 2a and 2b, and an inlet width adjusting member 6 which is connected to the passage width adjusting plate 5 on the inlet 4 so that the lateral width can be adjusted and fixed according to the size of the product. On the opposite side of the product passage 1 from the pin 7 through which the passage width adjusting plate 5 is horizontally moved, the passage adjusting plate 5 is substantially abutted on the passage adjusting plate 5 so as to be vertically movable. The cross section of the link has a convex shape at the center opposite to the product passage 1 and has a U-shaped bend bent substantially vertically on the opposite side of the product passage 1 provided with two through holes 13 at the upper and lower ends. The upper end is substantially T so that the connecting plate 9, the link connecting plate 9 and the side plate 2b form a parallel link mechanism. In the shape, both T-shaped projecting portions are rotatably provided in the two through holes 13 between the two upper and lower U-shaped bends of the link connecting plate 9, and the lower ends are provided at two upper and lower portions of the side plate 2b. It is comprised by the link 8a, 8b pivotally supported.

  The passage width adjusting plate 5 is formed so that a substantially central section and both edge portions thereof have a convex shape on the product passage 1 side, and a convex shape on the product passage 1 side in the substantially central portion. The link connecting plate 9 is disposed on the opposite surface of the product passage 1, and a cut and raised 14 is provided so as to sandwich the link connecting plate 9 from both sides and the opposite side of the product passage 1. The left and right sides of the link connecting plate 9 are in contact with the left side of the U-shaped bend of the link connecting plate 9, and the left and right sides are provided in a staggered manner at six locations. Further, the right side of the U-shaped bend of the link connecting plate 9 abuts above the upper end of the link connecting plate 9, and the path adjusting plate 5 is cut and raised 15 so as to be positioned at the upper limit of the vertical movable range.

  Further, the link connecting plate 9 is provided with six notches 16 which are raised at the left and right edges outside the upper limit movable range at the same pitch as the six notches 14 provided on the passage adjusting plate 5 and are larger than the notches. It is constructed so that it can be assembled in the movable range by inserting it into the passage adjusting plate 5 and the cut-and-raised part 14 from 16 parts and sliding it downward. At this time, the cut-and-raised 15 provided on the passage adjusting plate 5 is arranged at a height at which the link connecting plate 9 can be slid and assembled from outside the upper limit movable range.

  The operation of the commodity storage device of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below.

  First, when storing a large product such as a 500 ml PET container, the input port width adjusting member 6 is operated to move and adjust the width of the product passage 1 to the side plate 2b side to adjust the input port width. The passage width adjusting plate 5 interlocked with the member 6 is also guided by the pin 7 and moves horizontally to the side plate 2b side.

  At this time, the link plates 8a and 8b whose lower ends are pivotally supported by the side plates 2b are rotated in the vertical direction, and the link coupling plates 9 are pivotally coupled to the upper ends of the link plates 8a and 8b at two upper and lower positions. By moving upward along the passage width adjusting plate 5 and the cut and raised portion 14, the passage width adjusting plate 5 is set to move smoothly.

  When a small product such as a 350 ml can container is stored, the input port width adjusting member 6 is operated and moved to the side plate 2a side so as to reduce the lateral width of the product passage 1, and is adjusted and fixed. The passage width adjusting plate 5 interlocked with the member 6 is also guided by the pin 7 and moves horizontally to the side plate 2a side. At this time, the link plates 8a and 8b whose lower ends are pivotally supported by the side plates 2b are rotated in a horizontal direction, and the link coupling plate 9 is pivotally coupled to the upper ends of the link plates 8a and 8b at two upper and lower positions. It moves downward along the passage width adjusting plate 5 and the cut-and-raised portion 14, and the uppermost raised portion 14 provided on the passage-adjusting plate 5 and the left side of the upper end of the link connecting plate 9 are bent. Therefore, the passage width adjusting plate 5 is set to move smoothly without moving in the smaller direction than the setting with the smallest horizontal width.

  Even when a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container is introduced from the product insertion port 4, the drinking mouth falls down in a horizontal posture while contacting the passage adjustment plate 5 in the product passage 1. However, products can be stacked and stored smoothly in a horizontal position without being caught vertically.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when storing a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container, even if the component configuration of the passage adjustment plate 5 is a two-component configuration of the passage adjustment plate 5 and the link connecting plate 9, The link connecting plate 9 is arranged on the opposite surface of the passage adjusting plate 5 from the product passage 1, and the product passage 1 side of the passage adjusting plate 5 is shaped so that the drinking mouth does not enter and catch in the upper and lower product falling directions. Therefore, the product can be smoothly stored and sold without standing up and clogging.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the passage width adjusting plate 5 is formed so that the cross section of substantially the entire vertical length is formed so that the substantially central portion and both edge portions are convex on the product passage 1 side, and on the product passage 1 side of the substantially central portion. Since the link connecting plate 9 is arranged on the opposite side to the product passage 1 having a convex shape, even if the component parts of the passage adjusting plate 5 are the two-part configuration of the passage adjusting plate 5 and the link connecting plate 9, the passage Since the strength of the adjustment plate 5 can be increased, and the product passage 1 can be configured without being caught in the vertical direction, the passage adjustment plate 5 does not spread when the products are stacked and stored, and the PET container or the bottle container. Products with small drinking mouths such as can be sold without breaking the horizontal posture, without standing up and causing clogging.

  In the present embodiment, the link connecting plate 9 is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate 5 on the side opposite to the product passage 1 of the passage width adjusting plate 5, and the cut-and-raised portion 14 that is vertically movable and locked from both sides is provided. With the provided configuration, even if the component parts of the passage adjusting plate 5 are the two-part configuration of the passage adjusting plate 5 and the link connecting plate 9, the left and right side edge surfaces of the link connecting plate 9 are raised and raised 14 of the passage adjusting plate 5. Therefore, the link connecting plate 9 can be smoothly moved up and down without being caught, and the operation of the passage width adjusting plate 5 set according to the height of the product can be smoothly done without being caught.

  In the present embodiment, the link connecting plate 9 is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate 5 on the side opposite to the product passage 1 of the passage width adjusting plate 5 and is provided so as to be vertically movable and locked from both sides. By configuring the upper cut and raised 14 and the left side of the U-shaped bend provided at the upper end of the link connecting plate 9 at the lower limit position of the upper and lower movable range of the link connecting plate 9, the passage adjusting plate is configured to stop. Even if the five component parts are the two-part structure of the passage adjusting plate 5 and the link connecting plate 9, the lower limit movable range of the link connecting plate 9 can be restricted without making a new hole in the passage restricting plate 5 and reducing the strength. The passage adjusting plate 5 does not spread when the products are stacked and stored, and the passage width adjusting plate 5 set according to the height of the product can be smoothly operated without being caught, and the product can be sold without standing up and clogging. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the link connecting plate 9 is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate 5 on the side opposite to the product passage 1 of the passage width adjusting plate 5 and is provided so as to be vertically movable and locked from both sides. 6 on the left and right edges of the link connecting plate 9 outside the upper limit movable range so that the link connecting plate 9 can be inserted between the path adjusting plate 5 and the cut and raised 14 at the same pitch as the 14 Since the notch 16 is provided, the link connecting plate is provided in the notch 16 provided on the left and right edges of the link connecting plate 9 outside the upper limit movable range in the notch 14 provided in the passage adjusting plate 5. Since it can be assembled by an easy operation such as inserting 9, production man-hours and costs can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the link connecting plate 9 is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate 5 on the side opposite to the product passage 1 of the passage width adjusting plate 5 and is provided so as to be vertically movable and locked from both sides. The notch 16 and the notches 16 provided at the same pitch as the notch 16 on the left and right edges of the link connecting plate 9 outside the upper limit movable range so that the link connecting plate 9 can be inserted are staggered on the left and right of the link connecting plate 9. The link connecting plate 9 is inserted into the notch 16 provided on the left and right edges of the link connecting plate 9 outside the upper limit movable range in the notch 14 provided on the passage adjusting plate 5. The passage adjusting plate 5 and the link connecting plate can be assembled by an easy operation such as wearing, and the clearance between the left and right cut and raised portions 14 of the passage width adjusting plate 5 and the left and right notches 16 of the link connecting plate 9 are made large. 9 can increase the strength of both, , Hakare reduce costs, and, standing product due to expansion of the passage adjusting plate 5, thereby preventing clogging.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the product passage 1 of the passage width adjusting plate 5 is such that the right side of the U-shaped bend at the upper end of the link connecting plate 9 abuts and stops at the upper limit position of the upper and lower movable range of the link connecting plate 9. Since the cut-and-raised 15 is provided above the upper end of the link connecting plate 9 on the opposite side, the side edge of the link connecting plate 9 outside the movable range is placed in the cut-and-raised 14 provided in the passage adjusting plate 5. After inserting the link connecting plate 9 from the notch 16 provided in the upper limit, the upper limit movable range can be regulated, so that the movable range regulation after assembly and the link coupling plate 9 can be prevented from coming off. This eliminates the need for post-processing, thus reducing production man-hours and costs.

  In the present embodiment, the cross-section of the link connecting plate 9 that is substantially the entire length is configured so that the center of the cross section is convex on the side opposite to the product passage 1, so that the components of the passage adjustment plate 5 are the passage adjustment plate. 5 and the link connecting plate 9 can also increase the strength of the link connecting plate 9 and sell the product without causing clogging and standing due to the spread of the passage adjusting plate 5. Further, in this embodiment, the lower ends of the link plates 8a and 8b are substantially T-shaped so that the link connecting plate 9 and the side plate 2b form a parallel link mechanism, and the left and right sides of the opening holes 17 provided in the side plate 2b. A link plate within a substantially semicircular cutout portion 19 provided at the tip of a substantially L-bend 18 formed substantially vertically and a rotation holding plate 20 provided in close contact with the tip of a substantially L-bend flange portion 18. Both substantially T-shaped protrusions 8a and 8b are rotatably provided. Both end surfaces between the both-end shaft support portions of the link plates 8a and 8b are configured to operate while being substantially in close contact with the substantially L-bending flange portion 18 provided on the side plate 2b.

  The rotation holding plate 20 is inserted between the side plate 2b and the cut-and-raised portion 21 that is substantially parallel to the side plate 2b provided at the left and right sides of the substantially L-bent flange portion 18 provided on the side plate 2b. And the substantially triangular protrusion part 22 provided in the front-end | tip of the substantially L bending flange part 18 of the side plate 2b is engage | inserted so that it may prevent coming off.

  With the above-described configuration, when inserting the rotation holding plate 20 between the cut-and-raised portion 21 and the side plate 2b that are substantially parallel to the side plate 2b from the upper side to the lower side, the substantially triangular protruding portion 22 is a product. Since it bends easily in the direction of the passage 1, it can be assembled by an easy operation. After the insertion, the rotation holding plate 20 and the substantially triangular claw-shaped protrusion 22 abut at 90 °, and the engagement portions 20a integrally formed on the left and right sides of the rotation holding plate 20 support the side plate 2a. Since it can fix by fitting in the cut-and-raised part 21 comprised by cutting and raising, there is no need of the fastening by another member etc., and a reduction of a production man-hour and cost can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation holding plate 20 includes cut-and-raised portions 21 that are substantially parallel to the side plates 2b provided at two positions on the left and right sides of the substantially L-bending flange portion 18 provided on the side plate 2b. A substantially triangular protruding portion 22 inserted between the side plates 2b and provided at the tip of the substantially L-bending flange portion 18 of the side plate 2b is fitted so as to prevent detachment. Furthermore, the guide part 21a is comprised by bending the front-end | tip left and right two places of the cut-and-raised part 21 substantially parallel to the side plate 2b to the opposite side to the goods channel | path 1 at about 45 degrees.

  With the above-described configuration, when the rotation holding plate 20 is inserted between the cut-and-raised portion 21 and the side plate 2b that are substantially parallel to the side plate 2b, the substantially triangular protrusion 22 is easily provided in the direction of the product passage 1. Since the guide portions 21a are formed on the opposite side of the product passage 1 at the two left and right ends of the cut and raised portion 21 that is bent and substantially parallel to the side plate 2b, the engaging portion 20a is guided by the guide portion 21a. As a result, it is easy to assemble. In addition, after the insertion, the rotation holding plate 20 and the substantially triangular protruding portion 22 abut at 90 ° and can be completely fixed, so there is no need for fastening with another member, and production man-hours and costs can be reduced. .

  As described above, the product storage device of the vending machine according to the present invention does not get caught in the vertical direction on the passage side, and even a product with a small drinking mouth such as a PET container or a bottle container does not stand up and cause clogging. Since it can be sold, it can be applied not only to beverage cans and plastic bottle containers, but also to vending machines for food and frozen foods in containers of various sizes and shapes.

The perspective view of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view and perspective exploded view of the passage width adjusting plate of the product storage device of the vending machine in the same embodiment Sectional drawing of the principal part of the passage width adjustment board of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in the embodiment The principal part perspective view of the movable range upper limit position of the link connection board of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in the embodiment The principal part perspective view of the movable range lower limit position of the link connection board of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in the embodiment A perspective view of arrow A in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view. Front view of conventional vending machine product storage device A perspective view of a passage adjusting plate of a conventional product storage device of a vending machine Sectional view of the main part of a passage adjusting plate of a conventional vending machine product storage device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Product passage 2a, 2b Side plate 3 Product carry-out apparatus 5 Passage width adjustment plate 8a, 8b Link plate 9 Link connection plate 11 Product storage device 12 Passage restriction plate 14 Cut up 15 Cut up 16 Notch 17 Open hole 18 About L Bending 19 Notch 20 Rotation holding plate 21 Cut-and-raised part 22 Projection

Claims (10)

  Products that deliver products one by one to the left and right side plates that form a product path for stacking and storing products in the vertical direction with the side surfaces of the products positioned substantially horizontally, and to the lower end of the product path formed between the side plates A carry-out device, a passage regulating plate provided opposite to the product carry-out device, a passage width adjustment plate capable of varying the width of the product passage according to the size of the product between the side plates, and the product of the passage width adjustment plate A product storage device for a vending machine, wherein a parallel link mechanism is formed on one side plate and a parallel link mechanism on the opposite side of the passage.   The cross-section of the passage width adjusting plate is formed in a concavo-convex shape, and the substantially central portion where the link connecting plate moves up and down in the concavo-convex cross-sectional shape of the passage adjusting plate is convex on the passage side. The vending machine product storage device according to claim 1.   The link connecting plate is substantially abutted on the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate, and a cut-and-raised portion that is vertically movable and locked from both sides is provided. A product storage device for a vending machine according to 2.   The link connecting plate is substantially in contact with the passage adjusting plate on the opposite side of the passage width adjusting plate, and the link is connected to the link plate so as to be vertically movable and locked from both sides. The U-shaped bend provided substantially vertically at the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate in the direction opposite to the passage, and the cut-and-raised and the U-shaped bend at the upper limit or lower limit position of the vertical movable range of the link connecting plate. The product storage device for a vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the product storage device is configured to abut and stop.   A link connecting plate on the opposite side of the passage width adjustment plate to the passage, substantially abuts the passage adjustment plate, and is provided so as to be vertically movable and locked from both sides, and the passage adjustment plate and the cut and raised 5. A notch is provided at a side edge of the link connecting plate outside the movable range at the same pitch as the cut and raised so that the link connecting plate can be inserted between them. Vending machine product storage device.   The link connecting plate is substantially abutted against the passage adjusting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate so that the link connecting plate can be inserted and cut up and raised so as to be movable vertically from both sides. 6. The vending machine according to claim 5, wherein notches provided at a side edge of the link connecting plate at the same pitch as the cut and raised are arranged in a staggered manner on the left and right sides of the link connecting plate outside the movable range. Product storage device.   Cut above the upper end of the link connecting plate on the side opposite to the passage of the passage width adjusting plate or below the lower end so that the link connecting plate comes into contact with and stops at the upper or lower limit position of the upper and lower movable range of the link connecting plate. The product storage device for a vending machine according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising a raised portion.   The vending machine product according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cross-section of the link connecting plate has a substantially full-length cross-section so that the center is convex on the side opposite to the passage. Storage device.   A passage width adjusting plate that adjusts the product passage width movably through a link plate, one end of the link plate is pivotally supported by the passage width adjusting plate, and the other end is integrally formed on the side plate in the vertical direction. The substantially L-bent flange portion and a rotation holding plate that covers the flange portion are rotatably held, and the rotation holding plate is attached from above to below so as to cover the flange portion, and the side plate The upper end of the rotation holding plate is locked to the claw-like projecting portion formed on the flange portion, and is fixed to the flange portion. The product storage device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8.   The cut-and-raised portions provided on both sides of the substantially L-bending flange portion are configured so that the guide portion is bent toward the outside of the product passage so as to guide the engaging portion of the rotation holding member. The product storage device for a vending machine according to claim 9.

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