JP2012208707A - Sample attachment base for vending machine and vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attach at least two kinds of product samples without using an attachment.SOLUTION: The sample attachment base for a vending machine is formed of sheet metal and includes, at an attachment position of each product sample: a first cut-and-raised part 31 which is cut and raised from a main body upper surface 5a and extends forward approximately parallel to the main body upper surface 5a; and a pair of right and left second cut-and-raised parts 32, 32 which are cut and raised from the main body upper surface 5a and extend upward (in detail, tilt backward). Using one of the cut-and-raised parts, two kinds of product samples 6A, 6B can be selectively attached.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sample mounting base for a vending machine for arranging product samples side by side, and a vending machine using the same.

  In order to increase the display effect of product samples, a sample mounting base in a vending machine is generally configured with an illumination light source inside, and the upper surface of the sample mounting base also serves as an illumination through hole. A hole is provided. Since most of the conventional product samples are cylindrical (cans, bottles, PET bottles, etc.), the mounting holes are often round to accommodate this.

  On the other hand, as a product sample, in recent years, in consideration of economic efficiency, there are more halved products simulating the front side half than a cylindrical product made of synthetic resin following a product shape. For this reason, as shown in Patent Document 1, an attachment (attachment auxiliary tool) is attached to the mounting hole of the sample mounting base, and the product sample is attached via this attachment.

JP 2006-163856 A

  However, conventionally, it is necessary not only to prepare an attachment separately from the sample mounting base, but also to select an attachment according to the type of product sample (attachment mode). For this reason, it takes time to attach the product sample, and a greater effort is required to change the sample accompanying the product change. Moreover, the need for an attachment separately from the sample mounting base has been a factor in increasing costs.

  This invention makes it a subject to make it possible to attach at least 2 types of goods samples, without using an attachment, by devising a sample mounting stand in view of such an actual condition.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the sample mounting base according to the present invention includes a first protrusion that protrudes from the upper surface of the main body and extends forward in parallel with the upper surface of the main body at the mounting position of each product sample, and the upper surface of the main body. And a pair of left and right second protrusions that protrude and extend upward.

Here, the first projecting portion can attach the product sample by sandwiching the bottom side rear edge portion of the half-cylindrical product sample in cooperation with the upper surface of the main body.
Moreover, the said 2nd protrusion part can attach the said product sample by engaging with the said locking groove of the product sample which has a locking groove in a right-and-left side part.

  The present invention also provides a vending machine including a sample mounting base having the above-described configuration (that is, a configuration made of sheet metal and having first and second protrusions).

According to the present invention, at least two types of product samples having different attachment modes are selectively attached to each product sample attachment position using one of the first and second protrusions. It becomes possible.
In addition, since no attachment is required, it is possible to facilitate installation work and reduce costs.

1 is an overall perspective view of a vending machine showing an embodiment of the present invention. Plan view of sample mounting base Front view of sample mount Main plan enlarged view of the sample mounting base Enlarged front view of the main part of the sample mounting base Enlarged side view of the main part of the sample mounting base Side view of sample mounting base showing mounting state of first type product sample Side view of sample mounting base showing mounting state of second type product sample

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a vending machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.

  This vending machine sells products such as can drinks (specifically, cans, bottles, drinks in PET bottles, etc.), and the box-shaped cabinet 1 and the front opening of the cabinet 1 can be freely opened and closed. The main door 2 is provided.

  A heat insulating chamber is provided in the cabinet 1, and the front opening of the heat insulating chamber is covered with a heat insulating door so as to be freely opened and closed. The heat insulating chamber is partitioned into a plurality of unit chambers by a heat insulating partition plate, and one or a plurality of product columns including a serpentine column are installed in each unit chamber. Each product column stores products such as canned beverages, and each product column is provided with a product carry-out machine that can carry out a stored product to one item based on a sales command.

  The cabinet 1 is provided with a cooling and heating device that enables product cooling or product heating for each unit room, and the product stored in each product column is cooled or heated to a predetermined temperature. Or, it is sold at room temperature without cooling and heating.

  On the other hand, the main door 2 has a window hole 2a on the front surface, and the window hole 2a is closed by a transparent panel 3 made of resin, glass or the like. The main door 2 has a window hole 2b on the rear surface, and the window hole 2b is covered with a sub door 4 so as to be opened and closed.

  A plurality of horizontally long sample mounts 5 are mounted on the front surface of the sub door 4 at intervals in the vertical direction, and product samples 6 are arranged on the upper surface of each sample mount 5 in the horizontal direction. In addition, a plurality of product selection buttons 7 are provided on the front surface of the transparent panel 3 corresponding to each of the product samples 6.

  In addition, on the front surface of the main door 2, a lock 8 for the main door 2, a coin insertion slot 9, a return lever 10, a bill insertion slot 11, a display panel 12, a coin return slot 13, and a commodity outlet 14 is provided.

Next, the sample mounting base 5 according to the present invention will be described.
2 is a plan view of the sample mounting base, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the sample mounting base, showing a state in which a product sample is mounted.

  The sample mounting base 5 is made of sheet metal, and its main body is horizontally long and includes an upper surface 5a, a front surface 5b, and left and right side surfaces 5c and 5d.

  A mounting portion 21 (described later) of the product sample 6 is provided on the front edge side of the main body upper surface 5a, and the rear edge side is largely cut away to form a light transmitting opening 22. The opening 22 is continuous in the direction in which the product samples 6 are arranged.

  The main body front surface 5b is formed with an insertion portion 23 of a display panel (not shown) indicating the product price of the product sample 6 and the cooling and heating state.

  The interior of the sample mount 5 is an arrangement space for an illumination light source, and an LED type or fluorescent lamp type illumination light source (not shown) is interposed between the socket portions 24a and 24b provided on the left and right side surfaces 5c and 5d. ) Is installed.

Next, the product sample mounting portion 21 will be described.
4 is an enlarged plan view of the main part of the sample mounting base, FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the main part of the sample mounting base, and FIG. 6 is an enlarged side view of the main part of the sample mounting base.

  At the mounting position (mounting portion 21) of each product sample on the sample mounting base 5, a first cut-and-raised portion 31 cut and raised from the main body upper surface 5a and extending forward substantially parallel to the main body upper surface 5a, and a main body upper surface 5a. A pair of left and right second raised portions 32, 32 that are cut and raised and extend upward (in detail, obliquely rearward) are formed. The first cut-and-raised portion 31 corresponds to the first protruding portion, and the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32 correspond to the second protruding portion.

  The first cut-and-raised part 31 has a predetermined width, rises slightly forward from the root part, and then extends forward in the horizontal direction. The first cut-and-raised part 31 extends between the lower surface of the first cut-and-raised part 31 and the main body upper surface 5a. A predetermined gap C1 is formed between them.

  The pair of left and right second cut-and-raised parts 32 and 32 each have a predetermined width and extend obliquely rearward from the root part so that a predetermined distance S2 is provided between the pair of left and right cut-and-raised parts 32 and 32. It has become. Further, the protrusion amount and the inclination angle of the pair of left and right cut-and-raised portions 32, 32 are also set to predetermined values.

  The first cut-and-raised portion 31 is formed between the pair of left and right cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32, and these are arranged in a compact manner.

  Further, a third portion which is cut and raised from the upper surface 5a of the main body at the rear of the pair of left and right second cut and raised portions 32 and 32 and extends upward (in detail, obliquely rearward) substantially in parallel with the second cut and raised portions 32 and 32. The cut-and-raised part 33 is provided. Note that the third cut-and-raised portion 33 corresponds to a third protruding portion.

  The third cut-and-raised portion 33 has a T-shape, the root side is positioned between the pair of left and right second cut-and-raised portions 32, 32, and the tip side protrudes in the lateral direction to form a pair of left and right second cut and raised portions. It is located behind the parts 32 and 32.

  On the plate surface of the third cut-and-raised portion 33, hemispherical convex portions 34 and 34 projecting forward by extrusion molding are formed corresponding to the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32. Yes.

  On the other hand, as described in FIG. 2, the rear of the first cut-and-raised portion 31, the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32, and the third cut-and-raised portion 33 on the front edge side of the main body upper surface 5a is transparent. For this purpose, the opening 22 is continuous in the direction in which a plurality of product samples are arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the main body upper surface 5a exists only on the front edge side, and the rear edge side is all cut away, but the main body upper surface 5a is on the front edge side and the rear edge side, and between the front edge side and the rear edge side. There may be an opening 22. In this case, a bridge connecting the front edge side and the rear edge side may be appropriately provided and reinforced. Even in this case, the light transmission effect can be further improved if the opening 22 is continuous across the attachment positions of at least two or more product samples in the juxtaposition direction of the plurality of product samples.

Next, a method for attaching the product sample to the sample mounting base 5 having the above-described configuration will be described.
FIG. 7 is a side view of the sample mounting base showing the mounting state of the first type product sample (6A), and FIG. 8 is a side view of the sample mounting base showing the mounting state of the second type product sample (6B). is there.

  The product sample 6A of the first type (FIG. 7) will be described. This is a half (half-divided cylindrical shape) imitating a bottle, a PET bottle, etc., and the lower part on the back side is further inclined. It has a cut shape and is made of a synthetic resin having optical transparency. Specifically, one side of a polycarbonate transparent sheet with excellent heat resistance and weather resistance is printed with light-transmitting ink in the same way as a product. It was made into a product. It should be noted that the bottom side rear edge 60 is suitable for mounting using this.

  The second type of product sample 6B (FIG. 8) will be described. This is a model of a can beverage. The outer frame 61 made of hard resin having a shape in which the lower part on the back side of the cylinder is cut obliquely, It consists of a film 62 which is attached to the outer frame 61 so as to be replaceable and has a cylindrical surface. The film 62 is formed by performing product printing having translucency on a translucent synthetic resin film having elasticity and punching it into a predetermined shape.

  The outer frame 61 has a support portion 63 on the inclined surface of the back side cut portion, and left and right side portions of the support portion 63 have locking grooves 64 and 64 that open sideways and downward. is doing.

  When attaching the first type of product sample 6A to the sample mount 5, as shown in FIG. 7, the bottom surface side rear edge 60 of the product sample 6A is connected to the main body upper surface 5a and the first cut-and-raised portion 31. It is inserted into the gap between and held.

  That is, the first cut-and-raised part 31 cooperates with the main body upper surface 5a to hold the product sample 6A by sandwiching the bottom-side rear edge portion 60 of the half-cylindrical product sample 6A. To do. Accordingly, the predetermined gap C1 between the lower surface of the first cut and raised portion 31 and the main body upper surface 5a is set according to the molding thickness of the product sample 6A.

  Here, in order to increase the clamping force, the lower surface of the first cut-and-raised portion 31 may be formed in a V shape and slightly protrude downward.

  When attaching the second type of product sample 6B to the sample mount 5, as shown in FIG. 8, the left and right side locking grooves 64, 64 of the support portion 63 on the back side of the product sample 6B, The pair of left and right second cut-and-raised parts 32 and 32 are fitted and held.

  That is, the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32 hold the product sample 6B by engaging with the locking grooves 64 and 64 of the product sample 6B having the locking grooves 64 and 64 on the left and right sides. To do. Accordingly, the interval S2 between the second cut and raised portions 32, 32 is set according to the position of the locking grooves 64, 64 of the product sample 6B. The same applies to the protrusion amount and the inclination angle of the second cut and raised portions 32, 32.

  At this time, the protrusions 34 and 34 of the third cut-and-raised part 33 abut against the support part 63 on the back side of the product sample 6B and press it appropriately to reinforce the support for the product sample 6B. Specifically, when the thickness of the second cut-and-raised part 32 entering the product sample 6B side is thin relative to the width of the locking groove 64 on the product sample 6B side, the product sample 6B is positioned and pressed by the convex portion 34. Shaking can be prevented.

  According to this embodiment, at each product sample mounting position, either one of the first cut-and-raised portion 31 and the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32 is used, and the mounting mode is different. At least two types of product samples 6A and 6B can be selectively attached.

  That is, the first cut-and-raised part 31 can attach the product sample 6A by sandwiching the bottom side rear edge portion of the half-cylindrical product sample 6A in cooperation with the main body upper surface 5a. The second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32 can be attached to the product sample 6B by engaging the locking grooves 64 and 64 of the product sample 6B having the locking grooves 64 and 64 on the left and right sides. is there.

  In addition, since the sample mounting base 5 can be manufactured by sheet metal including the mounting portion structure, and attachment is not required, mounting work can be facilitated and cost can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first cut-and-raised portion 31 is formed between the pair of left and right second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32, so that the cut-and-raised portions can be compactly combined. it can. Thereby, the attachment portion structure is concentrated on the front edge side of the main body upper surface 5a, and the rear edge side can be effectively used as a translucent portion for guiding light from the illumination light source arranged inside the sample attachment base 5.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the rear side of the first cut-and-raised portion 31 and the second cut-and-raised portions 32 and 32 of the upper surface 5a of the main body constitutes a light-transmitting opening 22, and the opening 22 is More effective light from the illumination light source arranged inside the sample mounting base 5 by being continuous in the direction in which a plurality of product samples are juxtaposed, or continuing across the mounting positions of at least two product samples. Available.

  By effectively using such illumination light, the amount of direct illumination light from the inside of the product sample and direct illumination light to the sub door can be increased and brightened, so of course the display effect can be further enhanced, If it is attempted to obtain the same level of brightness as before, the amount of light (the wattage of the light source) can be reduced, so that it is possible to save power.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the second cut and raised portions 32 and 32 on the left and right sides are cut and raised from the upper surface 5a of the main body and extend upward substantially parallel to the second cut and raised portions 32 and 32. By further including the three cut-and-raised portions 33, it is possible to reinforce the support for the product sample and realize a more sufficient support. Conversely, if it is not necessary to reinforce the support for the product sample, the third cut-and-raised portion 33 can be eliminated.

  And the vending machine provided with the sample mounting base according to the present invention is improved in workability when attaching or exchanging product samples, and the utility value is further increased.

  In the above embodiment, the sample mounting base 5 is made of sheet metal, and the first to third protrusions are cut and raised parts 31 to 33 cut from the upper surface of the main body, but the sample mounting base is made of resin. As a product, the first to third protrusions may be formed by resin molding.

  The illustrated embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to those directly described by the described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the claims. Needless to say, it encompasses changes. For example, the form of the vending machine, the sales product, etc. are not particularly limited.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cabinet 2 Main door 2a Window hole 2b Window hole 3 Transparent panel 4 Subdoor 5 Sample mounting base 5a Main body upper surface 5b Main body front surface 5c, 5d Main body side surface 6 (6A, 6B) Product sample 7 Product selection button 8 Lock for main door 9 Coin insertion slot 10 Return lever 11 Bill insertion slot 12 Display panel 13 Coin return slot 14 Product outlet 21 Mounting part 22 Translucent opening part 23 Display panel insertion part 24a, 24b Illumination light source socket part 31 First Cut and raised part (first protrusion)
32 Second cut and raised portion (second protruding portion)
33 3rd raising part (3rd protrusion part)
34 convex portion 60 bottom side rear edge portion 61 outer frame 62 film 63 support portion 64 locking groove

Claims (7)

A sample mounting base for a vending machine for arranging a plurality of product samples side by side,
A mounting position for each product sample has a first protrusion protruding from the upper surface of the main body and extending forward substantially parallel to the upper surface of the main body, and a pair of left and right second protrusions protruding from the upper surface of the main body and extending upward. A sample mounting base for vending machines.   The sample mounting base for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the first protrusion is formed between the pair of left and right second protrusions. The interior of the sample mount is an arrangement space for an illumination light source,
The sample mounting base for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a rear side of the first and second protrusions on the upper surface of the main body forms a light-transmitting opening.   4. The sample mounting base for a vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the opening is continuous across the mounting positions of at least two or more product samples in a direction in which a plurality of product samples are arranged.   5. A third protrusion that protrudes from the upper surface of the main body and extends upward substantially parallel to the second protrusion is provided behind the pair of left and right second protrusions. The sample mounting base for vending machines as described in any one of these.   The sample mounting base for a vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the protrusion is a cut-and-raised part made of sheet metal and cut from the upper surface of the main body.   A vending machine comprising the sample mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 6.