JP2010250417A - Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vending machine equipped with a selection button for easily exchanging the display board of the selection button, and for preventing the mischief of the selection button. <P>SOLUTION: An electronic money selection part 120 installed in an outer door 102 covering the front face of a body inside which a merchandise storage rack is installed includes a button cover 130 for covering a switch part 171 and a selection button 140 from the front. The button cover 130 is provided with an opening 131 and a rotatable spindle 132 and a restraint safety lug 133, and a display board 142 is configured so as to be exchanged from the front when the restraint safety lug 133 of the button cover 130 is released. Thus, when it is necessary to exchange the display board 142, the display board 142 can be easily exchanged from the front. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine provided with a selection button when purchasing a product.

In recent years, a selection button provided in a vending machine is one in which a display board inside the selection button can be replaced. (For example, see Patent Document 1)
The selection buttons provided in the conventional vending machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a conventional push button switch, and FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a display cover of the conventional push button switch. In the figure, the push button switch is composed of a main body 1 attached to an arbitrary attachment surface A via a claw 6 and a display cover 2 which is detachably attached to the main body 1. The main body 1 has a lamp 3 and a switch mechanism. 4. A switch bar 5 is provided. Further, the side wall of the main body 1 has a receiving portion 7 for detachably attaching the display cover 2.

  The display cover 2 is formed of a transparent plate, provided with a storage portion 8 having a predetermined depth on the back surface, and provided with a connecting piece 9 for attaching to the main body 1 at the lower end, and further protruding at the tip of the connecting piece 9 10 is provided. In addition, the auxiliary paper 11 and the display board 12 are sequentially stored in the storage portion 8 of the display cover 2, and a stopper 13 is detachably mounted thereon.

  In the above configuration, when the display cover 2 is attached to the main body 1, the projection 10 at the tip of the linkage piece 9 is locked by being locked to the receiving portion 7, and when the display cover 2 is pressed as a push button switch, The switch mechanism 4 is operated via the switch rod 5 by sliding only by the slit size of the stop portion 7.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-99031

  However, in the configuration of the selection button of the conventional vending machine described above, when the display board 12 that displays the contents of the selection button is replaced, the protrusion 10 at the tip is locked by pushing the linkage piece 9 of the display cover 2 inward. However, it is possible to be operated by a third party, and there is a problem that it is not possible to prevent misunderstandings and the like.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and provides a vending machine including a selection button that can easily replace a display plate of the selection button and can prevent the selection button from being damaged. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the vending machine according to the present invention includes an outer door that covers a front surface of a main body provided with a product storage shelf, and selection means that can be selected when purchasing the product. The selection means has a switch part, a button part that can press the switch part, and a button cover that covers the button part from the front, and the button cover has an opening that engages with the switch part. A pivotal support shaft and locking means that can be released when the outer door is opened are provided, and the display plate built in the button part can be replaced from the front when the button cover locking means is released. .

  As a result, when it is necessary to replace the display board built in the button section of the selection means, the button cover locking means is released when the outer door is opened, so that the button cover is rotated around the support shaft to be opened. In addition, the display plate can be easily replaced from the front, and usually the button portion cannot be attached / detached by the button cover, so that it is possible to prevent third party mischief and the like.

  The selection button of the vending machine according to the present invention can usually prevent third party mischief, etc., and can be easily replaced when it is necessary to replace the display board built in the button part while increasing reliability. Serviceability can be improved.

The perspective view of the vending machine main body in Embodiment 1 of this invention Front perspective view of the vending machine of the embodiment Enlarged view of selection means of vending machine of the embodiment The perspective view at the time of button cover opening of the selection means of the vending machine of the embodiment Component perspective view of selection means of vending machine of the embodiment Sectional drawing when the button cover of the selection means of the vending machine of the embodiment is opened Sectional view when the button cover of the selection means of the vending machine of the embodiment is closed Cross section of a conventional push button switch Exploded view of conventional push button switch display cover

  The invention according to claim 1 is provided with an outer door that covers a front surface of a main body provided with a product storage shelf, and a selection unit that can be selected when purchasing a product. A button portion that can press the switch portion, and a button cover that covers the button portion from the front. The button cover includes an opening that engages with the switch portion, a rotatable support shaft, and the outer cover. The display unit incorporated in the button unit of the selection unit includes a locking unit that can be released when the door is opened, and the display plate built in the button unit can be replaced from the front when the locking unit of the button cover is released. When the plate needs to be replaced, the button cover locking means is operated and released when the outer door is opened, so that the button cover can be rotated and opened around the support shaft, and the display plate can be easily replaced from the front. be able to. Further, since the button cover is supported by the support shaft, there is no risk of loss or the like when opened. In addition, the button cover cannot normally be attached or detached by the button cover, so that it is possible to prevent third party mischief and the like and to improve reliability and serviceability.

  According to a second aspect of the invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the button portion includes a display plate cover, a display plate, and a display plate back cover arranged from the front, and is incorporated in the button portion of the selection means. When replacing the display panel, the replacement work can be easily performed by removing the display panel cover.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the display plate cover and the display plate back cover have a substantially U-shaped cross section and are provided with a flange portion at an end portion. And the positioning of the display plate cover and the display plate back cover is ensured by the flange portion.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3, further comprising: a substrate having a switch portion; and a button base for supporting the substrate, wherein the button base engages with the display plate back cover. When the display board built in the button part of the selection means is replaced, it is not necessary to attach or detach the board having the switch part, only the display board cover. By removing the, the replacement work can be easily performed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, the display plate cover is disposed so as to be wrapped around the display plate back cover, and the inner surface shape of the display plate cover is displayed on the display. It is substantially the same as the outer surface dimension of the board back cover, and it is possible to further improve the storage and exchangeability of the display board built in the button part of the selection means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect of the present invention, a locking claw is provided on the inner surface opposite to the support shaft of the button cover, and the button base is closed when the button cover is closed. It is to be locked, and the opening / closing operability of the button cover can be further enhanced.

  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)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine main body according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 2 is a front perspective view of the vending machine according to the embodiment, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the selection means of the vending machine according to the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a button of the selection means of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of components of the selection unit of the vending machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the selection unit of the vending machine according to the embodiment when the button cover is opened. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the selection unit of the vending machine according to the embodiment when the button cover is closed.

  In the figure, a main body 101 of the vending machine is divided into a plurality of refrigerated or warmed product storage chambers 103, and various products 107 are stored therein. An inner door 104 that controls heat insulation between the commodity storage chamber 103 and the outside air is disposed at the front opening of the vending machine main body 101, and an outer door 102 is disposed on the front surface of the inner door 104. A product sample display section 115 is provided on the front upper portion of the outer door 102, and product selection buttons 118 are arranged. In addition, a money input section 116 is provided in the lower middle of the product sample display room 115, and the selected product 107 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the lateral width of the outer door 102 at a position substantially the same height as the money input section 116. A product outlet 117 for discharging the product is provided. The product outlet 117 is normally closed by an outlet door 119. The outlet door 119 is rotatably attached to a rotation shaft inside the commodity outlet 117.

  A plurality of product storage racks 105 are arranged in the product storage room 103, the lowest product is held by the product delivery device 110, and the corresponding product is delivered by the product delivery device 110 by operating the product selection button 118. Then, the product falls onto the product shooter 106 inclined downward from the rear of the main body at the lower part of each product storage rack 105 toward the front, and is carried out. In the lower part of the inner door 104, a plurality of commodity discharge outlets 108 guided by the shooter 106 are arranged in the horizontal direction. The merchandise outlet 108 forms an opening having a size through which the merchandise 107 can pass, and the lower end thereof is disposed at a position slightly lower than the front end of the merchandise shooter 106.

  Further, an inner door flapper 109 is rotatably attached to the upper end portion of the commodity discharge outlet 108 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The inner door flapper 109 (also referred to as a product payout opening) is usually positioned vertically downward by its own weight, and serves as a heat insulating lid for the product payout opening 108. Moreover, it has the structure which rotates ahead by the drag from back.

A pair of conveying belt conveyors (also referred to as conveying means) 111 are arranged in a pair at the front lower part of the inner door 104, two on the left and right. The upper surface of the conveyor belt conveyor 111 is disposed at a position slightly lower than the lower end of the commodity discharge outlet 108. Conveyor rollers are disposed at both ends of the left and right conveyor belt conveyors 111, and the conveyor belt 112 is stretched.

  A central inclined slope (also referred to as intermediate conveying means) is disposed between the left and right conveyor belt conveyors 111, and is inclined downward from the rear toward the front. The width dimension is slightly larger than the maximum product length.

  A merchandise lifter (also referred to as merchandise raising means) 113 is disposed at the front of the central slope. The outline of the product lifter 113 is configured by a frame.

  In addition, an approximately central portion of the outer door 102 includes an electronic money selection unit 120 for purchasing a product with electronic money such as an IC card or a portable terminal, and a data transmission / reception unit 121 that performs settlement with electronic money.

  The electronic money selection unit 120 includes a button cover 130, a plurality of selection buttons 140, a button base 150, a packing 160, a substrate 170, and a substrate cover 180.

  The button cover 130 covers the selection button 140 from the front through the opening 131. The button cover 130 is provided with a support shaft 132 at the left and right ends of the lower side. Further, the button cover 130 is engaged with the inner surface on the opposite side of the opening 131. A pawl 133 is provided.

  In addition, the selection button 140 forms a button portion, and a display board cover 141, a display board 142, and a display board back cover 143 are arranged from the front, and the display board cover 141 and the display board back cover 143 are both substantially cross-sectional in cross section. It has a letter shape and is provided with flange portions 144 and 145 at the ends. Further, the display plate cover 141 is disposed so as to be wrapped around the display plate back cover 143, and is fitted with the inner surface shape of the display plate cover 141 being substantially the same as the outer surface dimension of the display plate back cover 143.

  Further, the button base 150 has an opening 151, and the display panel back cover 143 is disposed in the opening 151 from the back and is locked by the flange 145. Moreover, it has a hole 152 for engaging and supporting the locking claw 133. Further, a recess 153 for rotating and supporting the support shaft 132 of the button cover 130 is provided. It should be noted that the button base 150 and the support shaft 132 of the button cover 130 can be easily assembled by providing a notch portion that allows the support shaft 132 to pass inside the recess 153 (on the main body side).

  Further, the packing 160 is molded from a silicon resin, and is interposed between the substrate 170 and the selection button 140 to ensure a sealing property to the substrate 170. Moreover, the switch pressing part 161 which transmits the pressing operation to the switch part 171 with which the board | substrate 170 was equipped is integrated.

  In addition, the substrate 170 includes an LED 172 that irradiates the selection button 140 from the inside, and the substrate 170 is irradiated in conjunction with a pressing operation to the switch unit 171. A substrate cover 180 is provided on the back surface of the substrate 170 and is fixed to the button base 150 with screws.

In the above configuration, the electronic money selection unit 120 arranges the display board back cover 143, the packing 160, and the substrate 170 from the back in the opening 151 of the button base 150, and is screwed to the button base 150 by the backmost substrate cover 180. The On the other hand, the display board back cover 143 protruding from the opening 151 of the button base 150 is fitted and supported by the display board cover 141 in which the display board 142 displaying the type of electronic money is inserted. Then, the button cover 130 covered from the front of the display panel cover 141 through the opening 131 is locked to the button base 150 by the locking claws 133. The electronic money selection unit 120 incorporated as described above is fixed to an opening (not shown) of the outer door 102. When the outer door 102 is closed, the opening and closing of the button cover 130 is restricted, and the outer door 102 is opened. The button cover 130 can be opened by releasing the locking claw 133 from the inside in the state.

  The operation and action of the above configuration will be described below. First, the product selection button 118 of the product to be purchased is pressed, and then the electronic money to be settled is selected from the electronic money selection unit 120. Then, payment is made by holding electronic money over the data transmission / reception unit 121, the product delivery device 110 is opened, and the product 107 selected from the product storage rack 105 passes through the shooter 106, product delivery outlet 108, the conveyor belt conveyor 111, the product The lifter 113 transports the product to the product outlet 117 and takes it out. It should be noted that after selecting electronic money to be settled from the electronic money selection unit 120, the product selection button 118 of the product to be purchased is pressed, and then the electronic money is held over the data transmission / reception unit 121 for settlement.

  If the type of electronic money in the electronic money selection unit 120 is changed by the vending machine to be installed or if new electronic money is to be added after installation, the service person replaces the display plate 142 of the electronic money selection unit 120. Or adding a new electronic money display board 142 is required.

  When performing the above operation, the button cover 130 is supported by releasing the locking claw 133 formed on the button cover 130 of the electronic money selecting unit 120 from the inside by unlocking and releasing the outer door 102 from the inside. It is opened from the front of the shaft so as to be rotatable about the support shaft 132. In this state, the display board back cover 143 and the display board cover 141 inserted with the display board 142 displaying the type of electronic money are released by pulling, the display board 142 is removed, and the electronic money to be newly changed is changed. The type of display board 142 is inserted into the display board cover 141 and fitted to the display board back cover 143. Thereby, since only the display board 142 displaying the type of electronic money can be easily exchanged and added from the front, the work can be simplified and the work time can be shortened. Further, when the normal outer door 102 is closed, the support claw 133 at the left and right ends of the button cover 130 and the locking claw 133 are provided on the inner surface opposite to the support shaft 132 with the opening 131 interposed therebetween. Further, the button portion of the electronic money selection unit 120 cannot be attached and detached, and it is possible to prevent a third party's mischief and the like, and to improve reliability. Furthermore, since the button cover 130 is supported by the support shaft 132, there is no fear of loss when the button cover 130 is opened, and serviceability can be improved.

  In addition, since the display plate cover 141 and the display plate back cover 143 are both substantially U-shaped in cross section and are provided with flange portions 144 and 145 at the ends, respectively, the storage performance of the display plate 142 can be improved, and the flange Positioning of the display panel cover 141 and the display panel back cover 143 is ensured by the portions 144 and 145.

  Further, the button base 150 has an opening 151, and the display board back cover 143 is disposed on the opening 151 from the back and is locked by the flange 145. Therefore, the switch base 171 is provided when the display board 142 is replaced. It is not necessary to attach or detach the substrate 170. By removing only the display panel cover 141, the replacement work can be easily performed, and the attachment and detachment of the substrate 170 is not necessary, so that the safety related to electrical equipment can be improved.

  Further, when the display plate cover 141 is disposed so as to be wrapped around the display plate back cover 143, the inner shape of the display plate cover 141 is fitted to be approximately the same as the outer surface dimension of the display plate back cover 143. Storability and exchangeability can be further improved.

  Further, since the packing 160 is molded from a silicon resin and interposed between the substrate 170 and the selection button 140 to ensure the sealing property to the substrate 170, the reliability and safety during outdoor installation can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the selection button of the electronic money selection unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that the selection button needs to be replaced with a display board. Absent.

  In addition, the locking between the button base 150 and the button cover 130 has been described with the locking claw 133 provided on the inner surface of the button cover 130, but a boss is added in the vicinity of the locking claw 133 and the boss is rotated from the back to the boss with a finger. A support means that can be attached and detached may be added. Thereby, the attachment / detachment reliability of the button cover 130 to the button base 150 can be further improved.

  Further, when the inner surface shape of the display plate cover 141 is fitted to be approximately the same as the outer surface dimension of the display plate back cover 143, a slight taper may be formed toward the inner side (main body side). Thereby, the fitting / detaching property of the display plate cover 141 to the display plate back cover 143 can be enhanced.

  As described above, the selection button of the vending machine according to the present invention can usually prevent a third party's mischief and the like, and the reliability is increased, and the display board built in the button portion needs to be replaced. In this case, it can be easily exchanged and the serviceability can be improved, so that it can be applied to any vending machine equipped with a selection button.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Vending machine main body 102 Outer door 103 Goods storage room 120 Electronic money selection part 130 Button cover 131 Opening part 132 Support axis 133 Locking claw 140 Selection button 141 Display board cover 142 Display board 143 Display board back cover 144, 145 Flange part 150 Button base 151 Opening part 170 Substrate 171 Switch part

Claims (6)

An outer door that covers the front of the main body with a product storage shelf inside and a selection means that can be selected when purchasing a product are provided in the outer door, and the selection means can press the switch portion and the switch portion. A button cover and a button cover that covers the button part from the front, the button cover having an opening that engages with the switch part, a rotatable support shaft, and a lock that can be released when the outer door is opened; And a display board built in the button portion is replaceable from the front when the button cover locking means is released. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the button unit includes a display plate cover, a display plate, and a display plate back cover arranged from the front. 3. The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the display board cover and the display board back cover have a substantially U-shaped cross section and are provided with flange portions at the ends. A switch base and a button base that supports the substrate; the button base has an opening that engages with the display board back cover; and is locked by a flange of the display board back cover. The vending machine according to claim 3. 5. The display panel cover is disposed by wrapping on a display panel back cover, and the inner surface shape of the display panel cover is substantially the same as the outer surface dimension of the display panel back cover. Vending machine as described in the section. The vending machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a locking claw is provided on an inner surface opposite to the support shaft of the button cover, and is locked to the button base when the button cover is closed.