JP2605948Y2 - Vending machine product samples - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product sample to be displayed in a product display room of a vending machine for beverages.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as this kind of product sample, a product manufactured exclusively for a display is used in consideration of appeal and the like. As such a product sample,
For example, the one shown in FIG. 13 is generally known. This product sample 101 is incorporated in a cup-type vending machine, and has a label 102 on which a product design such as a product name and a maker name is displayed, a label 102 having an external appearance, and a label 102 wound around an outer peripheral surface. And a cup-shaped base member 103 mounted thereon. Both ends of the label 102 are glued to the rear surface of the rear portion of the cup-shaped base member 103 and are fixed with an adhesive tape 104. In this case, since the product sample 101 is difficult to manufacture, it is manufactured in advance by a beverage maker or vending machine maker, and provided or replaced as needed by the operator. Also, as a product sample with a similar configuration,
The one described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 1-123283 is known.

[0003]

In such a conventional product sample 101, it is difficult to position the label 102 with respect to the cup-shaped base member 103, and it takes skill to manufacture the label 102 so that the surface of the label 102 is not loosened. Had become something. For this reason, it is necessary for the providing side to always prepare various kinds of product samples 101 as finished products as an assembly, so that storage and transportation are complicated. Further, in the above-described structure, the adhesive tape 10 is set by the heat of the fluorescent lamp for lighting up after setting.
4 and the side edge of the label 102 are peeled off, and there is a problem that the appeal of the product is extremely impaired.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to easily and accurately mount only a label on the site, and to easily install only a label.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a product sample of a vending machine which can be easily removed and easily stored.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a product sample of the present invention is a product sample to be displayed in a product display room of a vending machine, and includes a label indicating a product and an outer shape of the product. And a base member on which the label is wound.The label has locking holes at both end portions in the unfolded state .
Removably fitted with both locking holes overlapping,
It is characterized in that it has a locking projection which has a resilient property and can be protruded and retracted from the base member .

[0006]

[Function] According to the product sample of the vending machine of the present invention,
One locking hole formed in the side edge of the label, after being fitted to the locking projection of the base member, is wound around the label to the base member, the
In the state, the locking hole formed on the other side end of the label,
So that it overlaps with the locking hole formed on one side end
And pressed against the locking projection of the base member
The protrusion temporarily enters from the base member, and the position of the locking hole and the locking protrusion is
Are matched, and the locking projection returns due to the spring property. This allows
Formed on the locking hole formed on one side end and formed on the other side end
The locking holes are locked by the locking projections
Mating makes it easier to attach labels
In addition, accurate positioning of the label and winding of the label without slack become possible. Also, remove the label from the base member.
When engaging, the locking projections are pressed to engage with the locking holes.
The mating state with the stop projection is released, and the label is easily removed
It becomes possible. In addition, both engaging portions formed at both end portions
So that the locking holes are locked by the locking projections
Locking projection for attaching label
Can be reduced.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the accompanying drawings, a description will be given of a case where a product sample according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a sample cup placed in a cup-type vending machine. FIG. 1 is a front view of a cup-type vending machine incorporating a sample cup. This vending machine sells various kinds of beverages such as coffee, cola, juice and oolong tea in a cup.

As shown in FIG. 1, this vending machine 1
The vending machine main body 3 is provided with an internal device for storing ingredients of various beverages and cooking the beverage, and a main door 3 for opening and closing a front opening of the vending machine main body 2. A product display room 4 is provided in the upper half of the main door 3. In the product display room 4, a three-stage shelf-shaped sample stage 6 on which five sample cups 5 are displayed in three stages. And a selection button 7 provided on the sample table 6 so as to correspond to each sample cup 5. In the lower right part of the product display 4, a customer service section including a coin slot 8, a return lever 9, and a display lamp 10 is provided.
On the other hand, in the lower half of the main door 3, a product outlet 11 is provided in the middle upper part, and a coin return port 12 is provided below the customer service part.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each sample cup 5 has a label 13 on which a product name or the like is printed and a cup-shaped base member 14 in which the label 13 is wound.
And is detachably attached to the sample table 6.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cup-shaped base member 14 has the same outer shape as a sales cup, and is made of a transparent or translucent resin or the like. A thick rim 21 is formed at the upper end of the cup-shaped base member 14, and the label 13 is wound around the cup-shaped base member 14 along the rim 21. A pair of upper and lower locking projections 22 to which the label 13 is attached are provided on the rear surface of the rear portion of the cup-shaped base member 14. Each locking projection 22 is formed in a button shape having a constricted portion, and is integrally formed with the cup-shaped base member 14. Further, a “U” -shaped cut groove 23 is formed at a portion of the cup-shaped base member 14 where the locking projection 22 is formed, and the locking projection 22 is provided so as to project in a state of having a spring property. I have.

That is, the locking hole 3 of the label 13 described later
1 is fitted to the locking projection 22, the label 13
By pressing the locking projection 22 in a state where the portion of the locking hole 31 is applied to the locking projection 22, the locking projection 22 is pressed.
Is immersed from the peripheral surface of the cup-shaped base member 14, and when the locking hole 31 is in close contact with the peripheral surface of the cup-shaped base member 14,
The position of the locking hole 31 matches the position of the locking projection 22, and the two are fitted by the spring force of the locking projection 22. Also, when the label 13 is to be peeled off, the engagement between the locking hole 31 and the locking projection 22 is released by pressing the locking projection 22, and the label 13 can be easily removed. Therefore, the attachment and detachment of the label 13 becomes easy, and the label 1
3 can be attached without loosening. In this case, as long as the label 13 does not come off, the locking projection 22
It is preferable to form the constricted portion with a large diameter.

On the other hand, on the lower surface of the cup-shaped base member 14, a pair of hook-shaped mounting pieces 24, 24 are formed.
Each mounting piece 14 is formed by cutting an upper half portion into a lower portion of the cup-shaped base member 14 and extending the lower half portion further downward from the lower surface of the cup-shaped base member 14. That is, the mounting piece 24 has a spring property, and is inserted into the through hole (not shown) of the sample table 6 in a retaining state. As a result, the cup-shaped base member 14 is
Fixed immovably. Although not particularly shown, a lid is attached to the upper portion of the cup-shaped base member 14 as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 6, the label 13 is made of a wavy translucent resin sheet or the like.
The brand name, manufacturer name, etc. are printed. The label 13 is formed in a fan shape in an expanded state in accordance with the shape so that the label 13 can be wrapped around the cup-shaped base member 14 well. A pair of upper and lower locking holes 31, 31 that fit into the locking projections 22 of the cup-shaped base member 14 are provided at each side end of the label 13.
Are formed respectively. That is, when the label 13 is wound around the cup-shaped base member 14, the upper locking holes 31, 31 coincide with the upper locking projections 22, 22, and the lower locking holes 31, 31 are aligned. Lower locking projection 2
By fitting each locking hole 31 to each locking projection 22 in conformity with the label 2, 2, the label 13 is attached to the cup-shaped base member 14.
Is mounted in the positioning state.

Here, the procedure for assembling the sample cup 5 will be briefly described. First, the upper and lower locking holes 31, 31 formed at one side end of the label 13 are fitted into the upper and lower locking projections 22, 22 of the cup-shaped base member 14, and the one side end of the label 13 is fitted. The part is attached to the cup-shaped base member 14 (see FIG. 2). Next, the label 13 is wound around the cup-shaped base member 14 while being stretched. At the same time that the winding is completed, the upper and lower locking holes 31, 31 formed in the other side end of the label 13 are fitted to the upper and lower locking projections 2 of the cup-shaped base member 14.
2 and 22 are fitted. That is, both upper and lower locking projections 22,
At a portion 22, one side end and the other side end of the label 13 are attached so as to overlap. Here, the cup-shaped base member 14 is gripped together with the label 13, and the cup-shaped base member 14 is fixed so as to be fitted into the sample table 6 from above (see FIG. 3). In addition, the label 13 is wound around the cup-shaped base member 14, the locking hole 31 is overlapped with the locking projection 31, and the locking projection 31 is pressed. May be fitted to the locking projection 22.

As described above, according to the configuration of the sample cup 5 of the embodiment, the label 13 wound on the cup-shaped base member 14 is used.
The locking hole 31 of the label 13 is merely fitted into the locking protrusion 22 on the back surface of the cup-shaped base member 14 so as to overlap.
Can be attached to the cup-shaped base member 14 in a positioned state, and the sample cup 5 can be assembled very easily. Further, the label 13 can be easily removed from the cup-shaped base member 14 in the reverse order. Therefore, attachment and detachment of the label 13 can be performed easily and accurately, that is, only the label 13 can be easily replaced on site without replacing the cup-shaped base member 14. For this reason, a beverage provider or a vending machine maker only needs to provide the operator with the label 13 alone, so that storage and transportation can be saved, and the cost of sample replacement can be reduced.

Next, referring to FIG. 7 to FIG.
A sample cup according to an example will be described. FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the sample cup. As shown in FIG. 7, the sample cup 5 matches the cup-shaped base member 16 having the opening 41 formed on the front surface of the peripheral wall portion 16a. while winding a label 15 with a window 51 which is being constructed by standing the label card 17 to face the opening 41 in the cup Jomoto member 16.

The cup-shaped base member 16 has a locking projection 22 and a mounting piece 24 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In addition, the cup-shaped base member 16 has an opening 41 on the front surface of the peripheral wall portion 16a. Further, a holder 42 for the label card 17 is provided inside. The holder 42 holds the cup-shaped base member 16.
And a frame-like portion that stands up from the bottom wall portion 16b along the peripheral wall portion 16a.
It is formed integrally with a. A mounting groove 42a is formed inside the holder 42, and a portion corresponding to the upper frame is open, and the label card 17 extends along the mounting groove 42a.
Can be inserted and removed from above.

As shown in FIG. 11, the label 15
As in the embodiment, a pair of upper and lower locking holes 3 are formed on both sides.
1 and 31 are formed in a fan shape in an unfolded state, and in addition, a square window 51 is formed in the center. This window 51
This part of the label 15 is cut out or made transparent. In addition, a maker name or the like is appropriately printed on a portion other than the window 51 of the label 15.

The label card 17 is formed in a rectangular shape so that it can be inserted into and removed from the holder 42, and a product name, a maker name, and the like are printed on its surface. As the label card 17, it is preferable to use a so-called flat label conventionally used.

As described above, according to the configuration of the sample cup 5 of the second embodiment, the attachment and detachment of the label 15 can be performed easily and accurately as in the first embodiment, and the main body of the sample cup 5 can be used. Attachment and removal of the label card 17 can be performed more easily and accurately, and the cost of sample exchange can be reduced. In addition, the sample cup 5 having a design that has not been used in the past can be configured, and the degree of appeal can be increased.
In addition, since the conventionally used flat label can be diverted, resource saving can be achieved. If the label 13 of the first embodiment is prepared, the sample cup 5 which is exactly the same as the first embodiment in appearance can be constructed. 5 and the sample cup 5 of the second embodiment can be easily used properly.

In this embodiment, the case where the product sample is applied to the sample cup has been described. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a three-dimensional product sample such as a sample can.

[0022]

[Effect of the invention] As described above, according to the invention, the label
The formed locking hole and the base member have spring properties
The locking projections that can come and go from the base member,
The bell can be attached easily and without slack
Of course, the label can be
The label can be easily removed from the base member, and as a result, the label can be replaced easily and accurately on site, and storage and transportation can be facilitated . Also, both ends
Locking projection with both locking holes formed in the part overlapping
The label is attached to the
The number of locking projections for mounting can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a cup-type vending machine incorporating a sample cup according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of the sample cup of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the sample cup of the first embodiment is installed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cup-shaped base member of the sample cup according to the first embodiment.

5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 4 and a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a development view of a label of the sample cup according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a sample cup according to a second embodiment is installed.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cup-shaped base member of a sample cup according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a structural view of a cup-shaped base member of a sample cup according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a development view of a label of a sample cup according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of a label card of a sample cup according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional product sample.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vending machine 4 Product display 5 Sample cup 13 Label 14 Cup-shaped base member 22 Locking projection 31 Locking hole

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References Japanese Utility Model Hei 2-111871 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G07F 9/02

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A product sample to be displayed in a product display room of a vending machine, comprising: a label indicating a product; and a base member having an outer shape of the product and around which the label is wound. respectively have a locking hole side end portions of a developed state, the base member, each side of the label wound
Removably fitted with both locking holes of the part overlapping
Locking projection having a spring property and capable of coming out of the base member.
A product sample of a vending machine characterized by having: