JP2010108021A - Product storage device of vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a product storage device of a vending machine for reliably storing and selling various kind of beverages stored in cans, plastic bottles, and bottles without deforming a passage regulation plate made of a thin steel sheet. <P>SOLUTION: The product storage device of the vending machine is provided with a passage regulation plate 4 installed to face a product conveyance device 3 includes: an engagement section 5 protruding to the both sides of the passage regulation plate 4 so as to be inserted into and fitted in open holes 6 arranged on a side plate 2; and a folded section 14 obtained by folding at least one of the upper and lower edges of the passage regulation plate 4 in a substantially close contact manner. The engagement section 5 is formed continuously with the folded section 14, so that even when the passage regulation plate 4 is formed of a thin steal sheet, it can be smoothly moved back and forth without being deformed. Thus, it is possible to sell products with various diameters. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;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 is provided with a plurality of serpentine type product passages in the front-rear direction inside the main body, in which various outer diameters such as cans, bottles or PET containers are provided. It is necessary to store the product in a row in a state where it is lying down, and it can be sold by moving the passage restriction plate provided opposite to the product delivery device provided at the lower end of the product passage in the front-rear direction. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 7 shows a conventional product storage device of a vending machine described in Patent Document 1. In FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the conventional product storage device includes a product passage 101 that stores a product in a vertical direction with the side of the product horizontal, two side plates 102 that form the product passage 101 and that face the left and right sides, and a side plate. 102, a passage regulating plate 104 provided opposite to a product carry-out device (not shown) for delivering the products one by one to the lower end of the product passage 101 formed between 102, and a member provided on both sides of the passage regulating plate 104 The joint portion 105 and an opening hole 106 in which the engaging portion 105 provided on the side plate 102 is movably engaged are configured, and the engaging portion 105 of the passage restriction plate 104 is matched to the outer diameter of the commodity for sale. Is moved along the opening hole 106 so that products of various outer diameters can be sold even in the same product passage.
JP 2001-344650 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, the engagement portions provided on both side portions of the passage restriction plate 104 in order to arrange the opening holes 106 in which the engagement portions 105 are movably engaged in a plurality of setting positions. 105 must be made small, and since all the loads of the products stacked when sold to the engaging portion 105 are concentrated, the passage regulating plate 104 and the engaging portion 105 are thick steel plates so as not to be deformed. It has a problem that the amount of material used is very large.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and even if the passage restriction plate is made of a thin steel plate, it can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation, and products with various outer diameters are sold. An object of the present invention is to provide a product storage device for a vending machine.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the product storage device of the vending machine according to the present invention includes a side plate opposed to the left and right that forms a product passage for stacking and storing products with the side surfaces of the products being substantially horizontal and storing them vertically An opening disposed on the side plate, having a product carry-out device for delivering products one by one to the lower end of the product passage formed between the side plates, and a passage restriction plate provided to face the product carry-out device An engagement portion projecting on both side portions of the passage restriction plate so as to be inserted and locked in the hole; and at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage restriction plate has a folded portion that is folded back substantially in close contact with the folded portion. The engaging portion is formed continuously.

  Thus, even if the passage restriction plate is formed of a thin steel plate, the passage restriction plate is formed by the folded portion that is folded back substantially at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage restriction plate and the engaging portion that is formed continuously from the folded portion. Further, the strength of the engaging portion is increased, and the passage restricting plate can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation of the engaging portion and the passage restricting plate that are inserted and locked in the opening holes arranged in the side plate.

  The product storage device of the vending machine of the present invention can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation even if the passage restriction plate is made of a thin steel plate, and products with various outer diameters while reducing costs. Can be sold.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the side plates facing the left and right forming the product passage for storing the products stacked in the vertical direction with the side surfaces of the products substantially horizontal, and the lower ends of the product passages formed between the side plates. A product carrying-out device for paying out products one by one and a passage regulating plate provided opposite to the product carrying-out device, wherein the passage regulating plate is inserted and locked in an opening hole arranged in the side plate. It has engaging portions protruding on both sides, and has a folded portion where at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage regulating plate is folded back in close contact, and forms the engaging portion continuously with the folded portion. Yes, even if the passage restriction plate is made of a thin steel plate, the passage restriction plate and the engagement portion formed continuously from the folded portion and the folded portion at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage restriction plate. Strength of engaging part The passage restriction plate can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation of the engaging portion and the passage restriction plate inserted into and locked in the opening hole arranged on the side plate, and various outer diameters can be achieved while reducing costs. Can be sold.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a gap is provided in a root portion of the folded portion, and a spring back during processing is suppressed by forming a gap in the root portion, thereby restricting the passage. The adhesion of the folded portion at the upper and lower ends of the plate can be enhanced.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the engaging portion is formed by bending the passage restricting plate to form a bent portion, which is in close contact with the passage restricting plate. Thus, the strength of the engaging portion can be increased.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, a recess is formed in the passage restriction plate where the engaging portion is located, and the engaging portion is disposed in the concave portion. In addition, by forming the recess, the strength of the passage restriction plate can be increased, the adhesion of the engagement portion to the passage restriction plate can be increased, and the strength of the engagement portion can be further increased.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the product holding portion having a convex shape on the passage side of the middle portion in the vertical direction of the passage restriction plate, and substantially upper and lower ends. The bead of the up-down direction including the said product holding part is arranged between the provided left and right bent parts, and the strength of the passage restriction plate can be further increased.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein engagement claws are provided on both left and right side portions of the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the passage restriction plate. The deflection of the regulation plate is reduced, and products with various outer diameters can be reliably sold without deformation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
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 of a passage regulating plate portion of the commodity storage device of the vending machine in the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the main part of the passage restriction plate of the product storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the passage restriction plate of the product storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment. 5 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG.

  In FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, the product storage device forms a plurality of serpentine-type product passages 1 meandering vertically between the side plates 2 in the front-rear direction, and the product passages 1 are sandwiched between the lower ends of the product passages 1. A merchandise carry-out device 3 and a passage regulating plate 4 are provided, and a merchandise entry port 7 for placing merchandise is provided at the upper end.

  Engaging portions 5 projecting at approximately four locations on the upper and lower ends of both side portions of the passage regulating plate 4 and opening holes 6 in which the engaging portions 5 are movably engaged are provided in the side plate 2. Engagement portions 5 provided on both sides of the substantially upper end of the passage restriction plate 4 are first formed by bending the end portions of the passage restriction plate 4 to the opposite ends of the curling 8 as continuous bent portions formed in the left-right direction. It is formed so as to protrude from the end face of the regulating plate 4. Thereafter, the upper end of the passage restricting plate 4 is turned toward the opposite side of the product passage 1 with a gap 9 at the base portion, and is folded back so as to be in close contact with the surface of the passage restricting plate 4 on the opposite side of the product passage 1. By forming the portion 14, the curling 8 as a bent portion and the engaging portions 5 are formed at both ends of the bent portion 14. As for the engaging portions 5 provided on both sides at the substantially lower end of the passage regulating plate 4, the curling 8 that is continuous like the upper end is disposed so that the lower end is folded back and substantially in close contact with the opposite surface of the product passage 1. .

  Further, the passage regulating plate 4 where the engaging portion 5 and the curling 8 are located has a curved concave portion 13 that is continuous from side to side, and the engaging portion 5 and the curling 8 are disposed in close contact with the concave portion 13.

  Note that the curling 8 and the bent end surface of the engaging portion 5 continuous with the curling 8 are formed so as not to coincide with the sliding surface with respect to the opening hole 6 with which the engaging portion 5 is movably engaged. .

  Further, a product holding portion 10 formed so as to protrude toward the product passage 1 at a substantially central portion located in the middle portion in the vertical direction of the passage regulating plate 4 and a continuous curling 8 substantially at the upper and lower ends are continuous in the vertical direction. A convex bead 11 is provided on the side opposite to the commodity passage 1.

  In addition, engaging claws 12 protruding left and right are provided on both side portions in the vicinity of the product holding portion 10, and an opening hole 6 a is provided in the side plate 2 so that the engaging claws 12 are movably engaged. And the surface on the opposite side to the merchandise path 1 of the engaging claw 12 is arrange | positioned so that the opening hole 6a may be closely contacted in the setting position which sells merchandise. In addition, the strength of the engaging claw 12 can be increased by forming the bead 15 along the axis of the engaging claw 12.

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

  When storing a product having a large outer diameter such as a 350 ml can container, the engagement portion 5 of the passage restriction plate 4 is formed in the opening hole 6 so that the passage restriction plate 4 is operated to enlarge the space between the product discharge device 3. In addition, when a product having a small outer diameter such as a small bottle is stored, the movement is set so as to reduce the space between the product carry-out device 3. Then, the products are put in from the product insertion port 7 and the products are stacked and stored so as to come to the vicinity of the product insertion port 7. Thereafter, the product carry-out device 3 operates in accordance with the sales command, and the products stacked on the products other than the lowest product are held out by the product carry-out device 3 and the passage restriction plate 4 one by one. The product can be sold.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the engaging portions 5 provided on both sides of the substantially upper end of the passage restriction plate 4 are formed by bending the end portions of the passage restriction plate 4 and continuously in the left-right direction. Since it is formed to protrude from the end face of the passage restricting plate 4 at both ends of the curling 8 as a portion, even if the passage restricting plate 4 is made of a thin steel plate, it is engaged by the curling 8 as a bent portion continuous in the left and right. The strength of the joint is increased, and the passage restricting plate can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation of the engaging portion inserted and locked in the opening hole arranged in the side plate. Diameter products can be sold.

  In addition, since the engaging portion 5 is configured by the curling 8 having a small circular cross section, the opening hole width necessary for the movement setting of the opening hole 6 disposed on the side plate 2 can be configured to be small, so that the strength of the opening hole 6 is maintained. On the other hand, a shape that can be finely set at an optimum position according to the outer diameter of the product can be easily formed, and products having various outer diameters can be handled. And also in the case of a movement setting, it can set smoothly, without the end surface of the opening hole 6, and the engaging part 5 catching.

  Further, the curling 8 and the bent end surface of the engaging portion 5 that is continuous with the curling 8 are formed so as not to coincide with the sliding surface with respect to the opening hole 6 with which the engaging portion 5 is movably engaged. Therefore, even when setting the movement, the end face of the opening hole 6 and the engaging portion 5 can be set smoothly without being caught.

  Further, the passage restricting plate 4 where the engaging portion 5 and the curling 8 are located has a curved concave portion 13 that is continuous in the left and right, and the engaging portion 5 and the curling 8 are disposed in close contact with the concave portion 13. The strength of the passage restricting plate 4 can be increased, the adhesion of the engaging portion 5 to the passage restricting plate 4 can be increased, and the strength of the engaging portion 5 can be further increased.

  Further, the upper end of the passage restriction plate 4 faces toward the opposite side of the product passage 1 and is folded back with a gap 9 in the root portion, so that the turn-back portion is in close contact with the surface of the passage restriction plate 4 opposite to the product passage 1. 14, and the engagement portion 5 is formed continuously with the turn-up portion 14, so that even if the passage restriction plate 4 is formed of a thin steel plate, it is folded back to at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage restriction plate 4. The folded portion 14 and the engaging portion 5 formed continuously with the folded portion 14 are formed, and the strength of the passage regulating plate 4 and the engaging portion 5 is increased, and the locking is inserted into the opening hole 6 provided in the side plate 2. The passage restricting plate 4 can be smoothly moved in the front-rear direction without deformation of the engaging portion 5 and the passage restricting plate 4, and products having various outer diameters can be sold while reducing costs.

  Further, by folding back with a gap 9 at the base portion of the folded portion 14, the spring back during processing can be suppressed, and the adhesion of the folded portions 14 at the upper and lower ends of the passage regulating plate 4 can be enhanced.

  In addition, the product holding part 10 is continuous without interruption between the product holding part 10 having a convex shape on the passage side and the curling 8 continuous to the left and right provided substantially at the upper and lower ends at the substantially central part in the vertical direction of the passage regulating plate 4. By arranging the bead 11 in the vertical direction, even if it is formed of a thin steel plate, the continuous vertical bead 11 receives the load applied by holding the product, so that the product can be sold without deformation. .

  Further, by providing the engaging claws 12 on the left and right of the substantially central portion of the passage regulating plate 4 in the vertical direction, the product passage 1 of the engaging claws 12 applies a load applied by holding the product even if it is formed of a thin steel plate. By receiving the surface opposite to the opening 6a in contact with the opening hole 6a, the deflection of the passage restriction plate 4 can be suppressed, and the product can be sold without being deformed.

  In addition, since the engaging portion 5 of the passage restriction plate 4 can be formed with the same size as the conventional one, the conventional side plate 2 can be diverted and the passage restriction plate 4 only needs to be formed of a thin steel plate, thereby suppressing investment. Can also be planned.

  As described above, the beverage vending machine according to the present invention can correspond to various types of can beverages, pet beverages, and bottled beverage vending machines, and can provide a vending machine that reduces the materials used for the product storage device.

The perspective view of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the passage control board part of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in the embodiment Side view of essential part of passage restriction plate of product storage device of vending machine in the embodiment Sectional drawing of the principal part of the channel | path control board of the goods storage apparatus of the vending machine in the embodiment Part A enlarged view of FIG. B part enlarged view of FIG. Perspective view of the main part of a conventional vending machine product storage device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Commodity passage 2 Side plate 3 Commodity carry-out device 4 Passage restriction plate 5 Engagement part 6 Opening hole 6a Opening hole 8 Curling 10 Commodity holding part 11 Bead 12 Engaging claw 13 Concave part 14 Folding part 15 Bead

Claims (6)

  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 In the one having a carry-out device and a passage restriction plate provided opposite to the commodity carry-out device, engaging portions projecting on both side portions of the passage restriction plate so as to be inserted and locked in an opening hole arranged in the side plate A vending machine comprising: a folded portion in which at least one of the upper and lower ends of the passage regulating plate is folded back in close contact, and the engaging portion is formed continuously with the folded portion. apparatus.   The commodity storage device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a gap is provided in a root portion of the folded portion.   The product storage device for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the engaging portion is formed by bending the passage restriction plate to form a bent portion, which is in close contact with the passage restriction plate.   The product storage device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a recess is formed in the passage restriction plate in which the engagement portion is located, and the engagement portion is disposed in the recess. .   An up-down direction bead including the product holding portion is arranged between a convex product holding portion on the passage side of the middle portion in the up-down direction of the passage regulating plate and a bent portion continuous in the left and right substantially provided at the upper and lower ends. The product storage device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   The product storage device for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein engagement claws are provided on both left and right side portions of an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the passage restriction plate.