JP2599126Y2 - Dummy body and dummy body mounting mechanism for vending machines - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications] This invention is used for juice, coffee,
Canned or bottled beverages such as beer, or tobacco,
Regarding a dummy body and a dummy body mounting mechanism mounted on a vending machine for unmanned sale of dry batteries and the like, more specifically, in order to display the dummy body more clearly by transmitted light from the back side, at a dummy body mounting position. The present invention relates to a dummy body for a vending machine to be mounted on a panel having a plurality of light transmission openings, and a dummy body mounting mechanism.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For example, in a vending machine of various beverages, in its front part, as a dummy body which is on display in place of the real product of the sale, in the past, was cruel to resemble the shape of the real goods They were used in the form of full-size cans and bottles.

In order to increase the light transmission area as much as possible and prevent light from leaking from the panel and its joint surface, the light transmission opening windows 30a, 30a provided in the panel 30 are provided.
Dummy bodies 31 and 32 were attached to 30b as shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 5, the metal members 33, 3 serving as hooks at the windows 30a, 30b of the panel 30 are used.
3, 34, 34, and a dummy body 35,
36 are provided with mounting holes 37, 37, 38, 38, respectively. In order to replace the dummy bodies 31 and 32, the hooks 33 and 3 provided on the panel 30 are replaced.
The dummy bodies 31 and 32 to which the label L has been attached are completely removed and attached to the new dummy bodies by using the holes 34, 37, 38 and 38 of the dummy body bodies 35 and 36. Had to replace it.

At this time, the label L for displaying the product is affixed with a strong adhesive having high weather resistance, and the replacement of the label L is not easy. Therefore, the dummy bodies 31 and 32 themselves have been completely removed.

[0005]

However, since the dummy body bodies 35 and 36 require expensive materials such as polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and acrylic having high weather resistance, the dummy bodies 31 and 32 themselves are exactly the same. It is uneconomical to attach and detach, and the workability is not good.

[0006] Further, since a dummy body formed in the shape of a full-sized can or bottle such as a cylinder is used,
The exhibition room of the dummy bodies 31 and 32 formed on the front door of the vending machine needs a considerable depth dimension, and as a result, the depth dimension of the vending machine becomes large, so that the vending machine can be installed widely. There is a social problem that requires space and protrudes greatly onto the aisle.

Further, the opening windows 30a, 30b of the panel 30
At this time, metal members 33, 33, 34, 34 serving as hooks are provided, and the mounting holes 37,
The mounting mechanism of providing the 37, 38, 38 is complicated.

Further, as shown in FIG.
The sizes of the windows 1 and 32 are different from each other,
Since the sizes and shapes of 0a and 30b vary depending on the product, the workability of the panel 30 and the compatibility of the dummy bodies 31 and 32 are not good.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and has as its object to reduce the depth of a dummy display room and thereby to provide a vending machine. To provide a dummy body for a vending machine which can achieve further slimming and eliminate the need to replace the entire dummy body, and a dummy body mounting mechanism which can further simplify mounting of the dummy body to a panel. It is in.

[0010]

Technical means which the present invention is taken to achieve the above object Means for Solving the Problems] The Ru der following.

[0011] That is, the present invention includes a dummy body having a sheet Rindorikaru curved surface, product labels and the dummy body this item display labels applied on the curved surface of the front portion of the dummy body And a holding means for holding the frame body to the dummy body body,
Further, the dummy body has a concave shape that fits and locks at an upper end and a lower end of a back side thereof with an upper edge and a lower edge of a light transmission opening provided in a panel to which the dummy body is fixed. Provided is a dummy body for a vending machine having a locking piece.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface, a product display label attached to the curved surface of the front portion of the dummy body, and a product display label are provided. A frame body sandwiched between the dummy body body, and the frame body has an upper edge and a lower end on the back side thereof, an upper edge of an opening for light transmission provided in a panel to which the dummy body body is fixed, and Provided is a dummy body for a vending machine having a concave locking piece that fits and locks on a lower edge.

Further, in order to further simplify the mounting of the dummy body, in the present invention, an opening for light transmission formed at the dummy body mounting position of the panel, which is a mounting surface of the dummy body,
A dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface is provided at an upper end and a lower end on a rear side of a dummy body which holds a product display label attached to the curved surface on a front surface of the dummy body with a frame. Provided is a dummy body mounting mechanism for a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an edge and a lower edge.

Further, in order to further simplify the mounting of the dummy body, in the present invention, an opening for light transmission formed at the dummy body mounting position of the panel which is the mounting surface of the dummy body,
A product display label attached to the front surface of the dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface is provided at an upper end portion and a lower end portion on the back side of a frame body that sandwiches the product display label with the dummy body body. Provided is a dummy body mounting mechanism for a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an edge and a lower edge.

The dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface in the present invention has a cylindrical curved central portion and a flat frame portion, that is, a part of the cylinder is formed by a plane parallel to the axis of the cylinder. It is preferable that a curved surface is formed in a partially cylindrical shape, such as a cut, so-called half-split or substantially half-split cup shape. The dummy body is made of polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate,
It is preferably formed by injection molding of a transparent synthetic resin material having heat resistance and weather resistance such as polypropylene and acrylic.

The product display label (hereinafter referred to as a label) in the present invention is in the form of a film or a sheet for displaying the product to be sold. Can be used. And if necessary,
The above-mentioned film or sheet for specifying the shape of the product to be sold may be formed into a specific shape such as unevenness by molding. The display change / update of the dummy body can be performed by replacing only the use label, unlike the related art. Therefore, the present invention is economical, convenient,
It is also advantageous in terms of reducing the size and weight of vending machines.

The frame according to the present invention holds the label between the dummy body and the heat-resistant and weather-resistant synthetic resin such as polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and acrylic, similarly to the dummy body. Unlike the dummy body, it is preferably formed by injection molding of an opaque (colored), preferably white synthetic resin material in order to shield the illumination light from the illumination light source unlike the dummy body. The frame in the present invention has a window for displaying a label at the center, the frame has a flat portion that can be in close contact with the flat frame of the dummy body, and the window has It is preferable that an upper lid and a lower lid are formed on the upper edge and the lower edge, respectively, to cover the upper surface and the lower surface of the central portion of the dummy body.

The holding means in the present invention is necessary for holding the frame between the dummy body and holding the label between them, and the holding means includes:
For example, it is preferable to comprise a convex portion provided on the upper surface and the lower surface of the central portion of the dummy body, and a concave portion provided on the upper lid portion and the lower lid portion of the frame body and capable of fitting with the convex portion.
Conversely, concave portions may be provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the central portion of the dummy body, while convex portions may be provided on the upper and lower lid portions of the frame body.

The concave locking piece of the present invention has a shape which can be easily fitted and locked to the upper and lower edges of the light transmitting opening provided in the panel and can be easily released. The locking pieces 27 and 28 having a substantially V-shaped vertical cross section and the locking pieces having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section as shown in FIGS. The concave locking pieces may be provided at the upper and lower ends on the back side of the dummy body main body, or may be provided at the upper and lower ends on the back side of the frame body. In the case where the frame is provided with the concave locking pieces, even if the holding means is not provided, when the dummy body is attached to the panel, the frame body is fixed to the panel, and the label is held between the dummy body.

In the present invention, all the light transmitting openings formed at the dummy body mounting positions of the panel need only be formed to have the same size corresponding to the maximum shape of the dummy body displayed in the vending machine. That is, in the structure of the panel according to the present invention, (1) only the panel necessary for mounting the dummy body is set, and (2) the transmission from the back surface of the dummy body is performed in order to more clearly display the product display. In order to adopt the optical system, only the portion where the transmitted light passes is cut out and opened. (3) The opening shape of the transmitted light passing portion is the same shape and size as described above in accordance with the largest one of various products. It is a unified one.

For example, the shape of the opening 9a for transmitting light is formed to the size of the flat frame portion 12 (see FIG. 3) of the dummy body or the flat portion 18 (see FIG. 3) of the frame body.
The concave locking pieces 27 and 28 formed on the dummy body 13 or the frame 16 are fitted and locked on the upper edge 25 and the lower edge 26 (see FIG. 2) of the opening 9a. Therefore, in the present invention, in order to fix the dummy body, metal members 33, 33, 34, 34 serving as hooks are provided at the light transmitting opening of the panel 30, or the dummy body main body 35, 36 are elongated holes 37, 37, 38, 38 for mounting.
Or a complicated mounting mechanism for mounting the dummy body to the panel by providing the same. In short, according to the present invention, the dummy body or frame can be used for light transmission only by providing a light transmission opening of the same shape and size according to the maximum size of various products at the dummy body mounting position of the panel. The dummy body can be easily fixed to the panel by pressure bonding to the opening. Further, the dummy body can be easily removed from the panel.

As a vending machine to which the present invention is applied,
Inside the exhibition room for displaying a plurality of dummy bodies, a panel is provided as a mounting surface for the dummy body, and an opening for light transmission is formed in the panel at the mounting position of the dummy body. A type in which a dummy body is illuminated from behind by an arranged illumination light source can be used.

[0023]

According to the above construction, since the dummy body is formed in a cylindrical curved surface, the depth of the dummy body exhibition room can be reduced, and the vending machine can be further slimmer. At the same time, a frame that sandwiches the product display label with the dummy body itself is provided, eliminating the need for label replacement work and the uneconomical nature of replacing the dummy body on which the label is affixed. be able to.

Further, since the concave locking pieces formed on the dummy body or the frame are fitted and locked on the upper and lower edges of the light transmitting opening provided on the panel, the dummy body is fixed. However, as in the conventional case, a metal member serving as a hook is provided in an opening for light transmission of a panel, or a long hole for attachment is provided in a dummy body main body so as to be able to be engaged with the hook. The present invention does not require a complicated mounting mechanism for mounting the dummy body to the panel. The dummy body can be easily fixed to the panel by crimping. Further, the dummy body can be easily removed from the panel, and the mounting of the dummy body can be further simplified.

[0025]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a vending machine. Reference numeral 1 denotes a front door which is openably and closably provided for replenishment of goods, and an upper part thereof is provided with an exhibition room 3 for displaying a plurality of dummy bodies 2, and in the middle, each dummy body is provided. A push button 4 for selecting a product is provided in association with 2, and a product outlet 5 is provided below the front door 1. Reference numeral 6 denotes a money slot, 7 denotes a change port, and 8 denotes an operation lever for returning money.

A panel 9 serving as a mounting surface of the dummy body 2 is provided inside the exhibition room 3. An opening 9a for light transmission is formed in the panel 9 at the position where the dummy body 2 is mounted, in accordance with the largest one of various products. That is, the opening 9
a is the size corresponding to the maximum shape of the dummy body to be displayed,
The openings 9a are all of the same shape and size. The dummy body 2 is illuminated from behind by an illumination light source 10 arranged on the back side of the panel 9.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the dummy body 2 is made of polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate,
The center is a cylindrical curved surface S formed by injection molding of a transparent (transmitting illumination light from an illumination light source) synthetic resin material having heat resistance and weather resistance such as polypropylene and acrylic.
And a transparent body 13 having a frame 12 formed in a plane, and a curved surface S of a front portion 14 of the body.
In order to sandwich the label between the product display label 15 and the dummy body 13, an opaque white heat-resistant and weather-resistant opaque white light such as polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic, etc. It mainly comprises a white opaque frame 16 formed by injection molding of a synthetic resin material, and holding means for holding the frame on the dummy body 13.

Further, the white opaque frame 16 has a window 17 for displaying a product display label 15 at the center thereof, and the frame portion can be in close contact with the flat frame portion 12 of the dummy body 13. In addition, an upper lid 16a and a lower lid 16b that cover the central upper surface 13a and the central lower surface 13b of the dummy body 13 are formed on the upper edge and the lower edge of the window 17, respectively.

The holding means comprises convex portions 19, 19, 20, 20 provided on the central upper surface 13 a and the central lower surface 13 b of the transparent dummy body 13, and the upper lid of the white opaque frame 16. The projections 19, 19, 20, and 20 are provided on the lower lid 16 a and the lower lid 16 b, and are configured with recesses 21, 21, 22, and 22 that can be fitted with the respective projections 19, 19, 20, and 20.

Further, the transparent dummy body 13 is provided on the upper end 23 and the lower end 24 on the back side thereof.
Aperture 9a for light transmission provided in panel 9 to which is fixed
It has concave locking pieces 27 and 28 having a substantially V-shaped or U-shaped vertical cross-section which are fitted and locked to the upper edge 25 and the lower edge 26.

In this embodiment, since the transparent dummy body 13 is formed on the cylindrical curved surface S, the depth of the dummy body exhibition room 3 is reduced, and the vending machine is further improved. The slimness can be achieved, and the white and opaque frame 16 that sandwiches the product display label 15 with the transparent dummy body 13 is provided, so that it is not necessary to replace the label or completely replace the dummy body with the label attached. Efficiency can be eliminated, and replacement can be performed by replacing only product display labels.

Further, the concave locking pieces 27 and 28 formed on the transparent dummy body 13 are fitted and locked on the upper edge 25 and the lower edge 26 of the light transmission opening 9 a provided on the panel 9. Therefore, to fix the dummy body 2, as in the related art,
A complicated mounting in which the dummy body is mounted on the panel by providing a metal member serving as a hook in the light transmitting opening of the panel or providing a mounting long hole in the dummy body main body so that it can be locked to the hook. According to the present invention, a light transmitting opening 9a is provided at the dummy body mounting position of the panel 9 without a mechanism.
Is provided, the dummy body 2 can be easily fixed to the panel 9 by pressing the transparent dummy body 13 into the light transmission opening 9a. Further, the dummy body 2 can be easily removed from the panel 9, and the mounting of the dummy body 9 can be further simplified.

[0033]

[Effect of the Invention] The present invention has the above-described structure, and since the dummy body is formed in a cylindrical curved surface, the depth of the dummy body exhibition room can be reduced, and thereby the vending machine can be further improved. Achieving slimness and providing a frame that sandwiches the product display label with the dummy body main body eliminates the costly work of replacing the label and replacing the dummy body on which the label has been affixed,
It can be added by replacing only the product display.

Further, since the concave locking pieces formed on the dummy body or the frame are fitted and locked on the upper edge and the lower edge of the light transmitting opening provided on the panel, the dummy body is fixed. However, as in the conventional case, a metal member serving as a hook is provided in an opening for light transmission of a panel, or a long hole for attachment is provided in a dummy body main body so as to be able to be engaged with the hook. The present invention does not require a complicated mounting mechanism for mounting the dummy body to the panel. The dummy body can be easily fixed to the panel by crimping. Further, the dummy body can be easily removed from the panel, and the mounting of the dummy body can be further simplified.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine in which a main part is taken out and exploded.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the entire configuration showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a dummy body in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting state of a dummy body in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration explanatory view showing a mounting state of a dummy body in a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... Dummy body, 9 ... Panel, 9a ... Opening for light transmission, 1
0: Illumination light source, 13: Transparent dummy body, 14: Front face of dummy body, 15: Product display label, 16: Opaque white frame, 19, 20 ... Protrusion (holding means), 2
1, 22: recess (holding means), 23: upper end on the back side of the dummy body, 24: lower end on the back side of the dummy body,
25: upper edge of light transmission opening, 26: lower edge of light transmission opening, 27, 28: concave locking piece, S: curved surface of the front part of the dummy body.

Claims (4)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface, a product display label provided on the curved surface of a front portion of the dummy body, and a frame for holding the product display label between the dummy body. And a holding means for holding the frame on the dummy body. Further, the dummy body is provided on an upper end and a lower end on the back side of the body and on a panel to which the dummy body is fixed. A dummy body for a vending machine having a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an upper edge and a lower edge of a light transmission opening. 2. A dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface, a product display label provided on the curved surface of a front portion of the dummy body, and a frame for holding the product display label between the dummy body. And a frame in which the frame is fitted at the upper end and the lower end on the back side with the upper and lower edges of a light transmitting opening provided in a panel to which the dummy body is fixed. A dummy body for a vending machine having a locking piece. 3. An article formed on a dummy body mounting position of a panel, which is a mounting surface of a dummy body, for transmitting light, and a product attached to the curved surface of a front surface of a dummy body having a cylindrical curved surface. For a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece provided at an upper end and a lower end on the rear side of a dummy body main body for sandwiching a display label with a frame, and fitted and locked to the upper and lower edges of the opening. Dummy body mounting mechanism. 4. A product attached to a dummy body mounting position of a dummy body main body having a light-transmitting opening formed at a dummy body mounting position of a panel serving as a dummy body mounting surface and having a cylindrical curved surface. For a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece provided at an upper end and a lower end on the rear side of a frame body for sandwiching a display label with a dummy body main body and fitted and locked at an upper edge and a lower edge of the opening. Dummy body mounting mechanism.