JP2663639B2 - Vending machine rack divider - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a structure of a rack partition plate for a vending machine that sells box-shaped products such as cigarettes.

[Conventional technology]

First, the internal structure of the cigarette vending machine described above is shown in FIG. In the figure, 1 is a vending machine cabinet, 2
Is a pusher-type product unloading mechanism that is distributed and installed in the upper and lower stages in the warehouse, 3 is a product storage column defined above the product unloading mechanism 2, 4 is a left and right warehouse so as to partition the product storage column 3 A rack partition plate 5 installed inside the gate 5 is arranged in front of the product storage column 3 side by side with the product discharge mechanism 2, and a cigarette and the like 6 are stacked and stored on the product discharge mechanism 2 for each product storage column 3. It is a product.

The conventional structure of the rack partition plate 4 is shown in FIG. 9. The rack partition plate 4 is bent from the rear end into an L-shape to project from the rear end, and a product guide projecting forward and backward from the lower end. Skirt portion 4b, a leg portion 4c protruding downward, and a hook piece 4d protruding laterally from the upper wall surface, and the leg portion 4c
Into the slit opened on the upper stage of the product unloading mechanism 2, and the upper hook 4d is attached to the mounting plate 7
It is hung in the hole of the erection. As is well known, the pusher-type product unloading mechanism 2 has a pusher 2a that moves in the front-rear direction by a selling operation corresponding to each column.
(See FIG. 9).

The selling operation of such a configuration is well known, and when a selling command is given, the pusher 2a of the goods discharging mechanism corresponding to the selected column operates to discharge the goods 6 from the bottom. The product carried out of the rack is sent to a product outlet (not shown) via a shooter or the like.

On the other hand, taking cigarettes as an example, there is a special long size in addition to the standard size, and the package size differs depending on the brand. In a normal vending machine, the depth of the stage of the product carrying mechanism is designed to be a size corresponding to two standard size products, and two rows of products are stacked and stored in the same column. However, in special size (long size) products, two rows may not be able to be arranged on the stage of the product carrying mechanism.

Therefore, conventionally, a rack partition plate for a special size in addition to a standard size is prepared as described below so as to correspond to products of various sizes. That is, FIG. 10 shows a case in which standard-size products (package A) are stored in two rows in front and rear on the product carrying mechanism 2, and FIG. 11 shows a case in which long-size products (package size B) are stored in one row. Is shown. Reference numeral 8 in the drawing denotes a support rod of a product line attached to the gate 5 and arranged in front of the column.

Here, in FIG. 10, the depth dimension L1 of the rack partition plate 4 is
L1 ≒ 2A is set to define a column space corresponding to two rows of standard size products. In FIG. 10, the pusher 2a moves forward or backward from the standby position for each selling operation, and carries out the goods 6 alternately one by one from the front and rear rows.

On the other hand, in FIG. 11, the depth dimension L2 of the rack partition plate 4 is set to L2 ≒ B so as to define a column space corresponding to one row of long size products. Also,
In FIG. 11, the pusher 2a reciprocates forward from the standby position at the rear for each selling operation, and cuts out the products 6 one by one and carries them out forward.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

By the way, in the conventional structure as described above, rack partitions for standard size and special size are prepared in advance in accordance with products of various sizes, and a rack partition plate is selected and replaced every time a sale product is changed. I have to. However, in order to replace the rack partition plate, it is necessary to remove the products stored in both adjacent columns in order to prevent the product rows from falling down, and the operation is troublesome and troublesome. In FIG. 10, the standard size rack partition plate 4 is moved forward and adjusted from the position shown in the figure to define a column space having a depth corresponding to one row of long size products above the product discharge mechanism 2. Although it is conceivable that the gate 5 is installed in front of the product storage column in the left-right direction, the gate 5 becomes an obstacle and the rack partition plate 4 cannot be moved forward.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the same rack partition plate has a depth dimension corresponding to two rows of standard size products and one row of special long size products without replacing the rack partition plate. An object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine rack partition plate capable of defining a column space.

[Means for solving the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a rack partition plate,
The first and second parts are divided into two pieces, a front end side and a rear end side bent in an L-shape, and a part of the front end side and a part of the rear end side are overlapped and an engagement portion is provided at the overlapped portion. The second divided plate is slid in the front-rear direction to define a column space having a depth dimension corresponding to the product size, and the engaging portions of the first and second divided plates are formed. It is characterized by being engaged and integrated.

[Action]

In the above configuration, the rack partition plate is divided into, for example, the following two forms (I, II).

I: Flat front splitting plates of the same height
And a rear split plate (second split plate) whose rear end is bent into an L-shape, and a second split plate arranged rearward is provided while the first split plate is being installed at a fixed position. Adjust it back and forth according to the product size.

II: a partition plate body (first split plate) having a rear end bent in an L-shape and having a cutout at the lower end corner on the front end side to avoid interference with the gate, and superimposed on the cutout With the auxiliary plate (second divided plate) attached behind the gate as described above, and adjusts the first divided plate back and forth according to the product size while holding the second divided plate in the fixed position. .

Therefore, by adopting the above-mentioned I or II split-type rack partition plate, without changing the rack partition plate when changing the product to be sold, simply moving and adjusting the partition plate of the rack partition plate, the front of the product storage column can be obtained. It is possible to deal with standard size products or special long size products while avoiding interference with the gates located at.

〔Example〕

1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention corresponding to the above-mentioned I, and FIGS. 5 to 7 show another embodiment of the present invention corresponding to the above-mentioned II. The same reference numerals are given to the same members corresponding to FIG.

First, in FIG. 1 to FIG.
Is a flat front split plate 4A (first split plate) arranged so as to slide back and forth at the same height, and a rear split plate 4B (second split plate) having a rear end bent in an L shape. Board). Here, in addition to the front skirt portion 4b, the leg portion 4c, and the hook 4d for locking to the upper mounting plate 7 described in FIG. A key-shaped locking hook 4e (for locking the rear split plate 4B) protruding to the side of the wall surface is formed by being cut and raised.

On the other hand, the rear split plate 4B has a rear portion 4a and a skirt portion 4 on the rear end side.
In addition to b, the leg 4c, an engaging hole 4f facing the latch hook 4e is formed. In addition, the above-mentioned hook 4
FIG. 2 shows a side cross-sectional view of e and the engagement hole 4f.
In FIG. 1, insertion holes 2b of the leg portions 4c of the rack partition plate 4 are opened in a multistage manner on the upper stage of the product unloading mechanism 2 in front and rear. The latch hook 4e of the front split plate 4A and the engagement hole 4f of the rear split plate 4B form an engagement portion.

Next, the adjustment operation corresponding to the product size of the rack partition plate 4 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 3 is a use state diagram corresponding to FIG. 10 in which products 6 of standard size (package size A) are stored in two rows in front and rear. In this case, the front split plate 4A is arranged behind the gate 5 so as to be erected at the position of the front half of the product unloading mechanism 2, and the rear split plate 4B is pulled out rearward.
4f is hooked and supported by a rear row of hooks 4e in the front split plate 4A. Therefore, in this state, the dimension L1, from the front end to the rear end of the rack partition plate 4, that is, the depth dimension of the column space is effectively equal to the dimension L1 (L1 ≒ 2A) shown in FIG. The standard size products can be stored in two rows in front and rear on the second stage.

On the other hand, FIG. 4 is a use state diagram corresponding to FIG. 11 in which long sizes (package size B) are stored in a line. That is, as compared with the state of FIG. 3, the position of the front split plate 4A is adjusted by sliding the rear split plate 4B forward, and the front and rear engagement holes 4f of the front split plate 4A are positioned at this position. Hook 4e. Therefore, in this state, the dimension L2 from the front end to the rear end of the rack partition plate 4 is effectively the dimension shown in FIG.
It is equivalent to L2 (L2 ≒ B).

Next, another embodiment is shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. In this embodiment, the rack partition plate 4 is divided into a partition plate main body 4C (first divided plate) and an auxiliary plate 4D (second divided plate).
Here, the partition plate body 4C has basically the same dimensions as the rack partition plate shown in FIG. 9 and includes a rear portion 4a and a leg portion 4b. Two front and rear latch hooks 4d engaging with the plate 7 and a latch hook 4e engaging with the auxiliary plate 4D are formed, and the lower corner portion of the front edge is cut out to prevent interference with the gate 5. A notch 4g to be avoided is formed. On the other hand, the auxiliary plate 4D is a small piece sized so as to overlap with the notch 4g, and is hooked on the hook 4e in addition to the skirt 4b and the leg 4c formed on the front edge. Engagement holes 4f are provided at two front and rear positions.

Next, the adjusting operation corresponding to the product size of the rack partition plate 4 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 6 is a use state diagram corresponding to FIG. 10 in which the products 6 of the standard size (package size A) are stored in two front and rear rows. In this state, the auxiliary plate 4D is arranged behind the gate 5 at the front end position of the product discharge mechanism 2, and the partition plate body 4C is pulled out rearward to attach the front hook 4d to the upper mounting plate 7.
And the latching hook 4e is engaged with an engagement hole 4f at the subsequent stage opened in the auxiliary plate 4D. Accordingly, in this state, the dimension corresponding to the front and rear two rows of the product having the standard size of the rack partitioning plate that defines the column space is L1. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the partition plate body 4C is slid forward with the position of the auxiliary plate 4D as it is and overlapped with the auxiliary plate.
7. By engaging with the auxiliary plate 4D, the depth dimension of the column space is effectively reduced to a dimension L2 corresponding to a long size product.

〔The invention's effect〕

Since the rack partition plate according to the present invention is configured as described above, even if the sold product is changed to a product of a different size, without replacing the rack partition plate with a rack partition plate of another specification each time, By simply moving and adjusting the dividing plate of the dividing rack partition plate, the column space can be adapted to standard size and special long size products while avoiding interference with the gate located in front of the product storage column. In addition, since the rack partition plate is also of a split type in which a part of the rack partition plate partially overlaps, material can be saved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a sectional view of the structure of the latch hook and the engaging hole in FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are the use state diagrams of the rack partition plate of FIG. 1 corresponding to products of different sizes, respectively, and FIG. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a different embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view showing the use of the rack partition plate of FIG. 5 corresponding to products of different sizes, FIG. 8 is a front view showing the in-machine structure of a vending machine to which the present invention is applied, and FIG.
The figures are perspective views of a rack partition plate having a conventional structure, and FIGS. 10 and 11 are use state diagrams in which conventional rack partition plates corresponding to a standard size and a long size are adopted, respectively. In the figure, 2: product unloading mechanism, 3: product storage column, 4: rack partition plate,
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D: Dividing plate, 6: Product, 7: Mounting plate, L1, L2: Depth dimension of column space, A, B: Product package size.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A rack partition plate of a vending machine for stacking box-shaped products on a product carrying-out mechanism and storing the stacked products in a warehouse, which itself is a plate having a rear end bent in an L-shape. A rack partition that is arranged horizontally and spans between the upper stage of the product unloading mechanism and the upper mounting plate, and defines a column space with a depth dimension corresponding to the product size between them. The plate is divided into two pieces, a front end side and a rear end side bent into an L-shape, and the front end side and the rear end side are partially overlapped, and the first and second parts each have an engaging portion at the overlapped portion. A second partition plate is formed, and the second partition plate is slid in the front-rear direction to define a column space having a depth dimension corresponding to a product size. A vending machine lathe characterized in that Partition plate.