JP2719501B2 - Vending machine product sample display device - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying a product sample of a vending machine. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a vending machine, a large number of product samples to be sold are displayed in a product display room on the front side, and those product samples are illuminated from above or below with illumination lamps and displayed to customers. It is designed to appeal,
For example, it is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-19376.
Further, the product samples are supported by holding pieces provided on the back plate in the exhibition room. [0003] Since the product samples displayed by the prior art of this kind are illuminated from above or below, the product samples themselves or the holding pieces are used to produce the product samples. Shading tends to occur, and especially at night or the like, the display becomes unclear, and there is a problem that the degree of appeal to customers is significantly reduced. Further, since the holding piece supporting the product sample is visible to the user of the vending machine, the design of the entire product sample is damaged, and there is an unnatural image that the product is supported. Furthermore, since the holding piece must be provided on the back plate, the advertising space on the back plate is reduced,
The advertisement on the back plate cannot be replaced. In view of the above, the present invention provides a vending machine user with a product sample display device that illuminates the product sample clearly even at night or the like so that the product sample can be easily viewed. According to the present invention, there is provided a commodity sample display apparatus for a vending machine in which a plurality of commodity samples are arranged on a mounting table in a commodity display room. A main body that is formed in a hollow shape with a light-transmitting material and designed to have substantially the same shape as the product to be sold, a detachable portion that is provided at the lower end and that is detachable from the mounting table, and a product sample attached to the mounting table Is provided with a light introducing portion provided on a bottom portion facing the mounting table, and a fluorescent lamp is provided below the mounting table and above the product sample. The product sample is mounted on the mounting table by the attaching / detaching portion provided at the lower end, and the light introducing section is provided on the bottom opposite to the mounting table, so that the product sample is mounted on the mounting table. Light from a fluorescent lamp provided below the mounting table is introduced from the light introducing unit. Since the main body of the product sample is provided in a hollow shape with a light transmitting material, the product sample is illuminated from the inside by the light of the fluorescent lamp provided below the mounting table, and the fluorescent lamp provided above the product sample. Is illuminated from outside. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
(1) is a vending machine main body, the front of which is provided with a money insertion slot (2), a number of juxtaposed product selection buttons (3), a product outlet (4), and a transparent panel (5) on the front. A product exhibition room (6) is provided, each of which is covered with and can be seen through. [0008] (7) is a fluorescent lamp as an illuminating lamp provided in a lower part in the product exhibition room (6), and a mounting table is provided above the fluorescent lamp (7) so as to cover the fluorescent lamp (7). A cover member (8) is provided. The cover member (8) is formed of, for example, an iron plate that does not transmit light, or a milky white resin material that can transmit light, and has an upper surface corresponding to each of the product selection buttons (3) and a fluorescent lamp. (7) An opening (9) that opens correspondingly is provided, and the light of the fluorescent lamp (7) can be directly irradiated upward through the opening (9). (10) A product sample having a main body formed of a hollow cylindrical body with a light transmitting material capable of transmitting light, and having a product design printed on the outer surface and having substantially the same shape as the product to be sold. , And are provided in plurality for each product type to be sold. The product sample (10) is a mounting piece (11) having a lower end serving as a detachable portion provided in an opening (9) of a cover member (8).
It is mounted and detachably fitted to and fixed to the. [0010] The cover member (8) of the product sample (10)
An opening 10a, which is a light introducing portion communicating with the opening (9), is provided on the bottom portion facing the opening. Light introduction part is opening 1
0a allows light or a lighting device to be introduced into the product sample (10), but if only light is introduced, it may be easily made of a transparent member. Also, at the upper end of the product sample (10),
The reflecting member (12), which is a concavo-convex part, is mounted upside down so that light from the fluorescent lamp (7) is reflected to the upper part of the product sample (10). Therefore, the light of the fluorescent lamp (7) directly illuminates the inside of the commodity sample (10) through the opening (9), and the upper part of the commodity sample (10), which is weak in direct irradiation, is reflected by the reflection member (12). Light is irradiated. Further, the reflecting member (12) itself has an increased area for receiving the light from the fluorescent lamp (7) and is brightly illuminated. Reference numeral (13) denotes a fluorescent lamp correspondingly installed behind the signboard (5A) printed on the upper part of the illumination panel (5), and illuminates the inside of the product display room (6). Thereby, since the product sample (10) is also illuminated from the outside, advertisements and the like on the outer surface of the product sample (10) can be more clearly illuminated, and the appeal can be improved. Especially when the surroundings are dark, such as at night, the product sample itself is brightly illuminated from inside and outside, so that the degree of product appeal is greatly improved. According to the present invention, a product sample can be mounted as if it is placed in a product display room, and the main body is made hollow with a light transmitting material to introduce light into the bottom. The vending machine allows the user of the vending machine to attach the product sample without knowing the existence of the light introduction unit, without damaging the image of the entire product sample, and through the light introduction unit to the position below the mounting table. Light such as fluorescent light provided in the product sample can be introduced into the product sample, the product sample can be illuminated from the inside, and the product sample can be illuminated from the outside by the fluorescent lamp provided above the product sample. In addition, for example, advertising characters and the like on the outer surface of the product sample are more clearly illuminated, and the visibility can be improved. In particular, when the surroundings are dark, such as at night, the product sample itself is brightly illuminated from inside and outside, and the exhibition room itself can be made bright, so that the degree of product appeal is greatly improved.

[Brief description of the drawings] FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional side view of a product sample display portion. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vending machine. [Explanation of symbols] 6 Product exhibition room 7 Fluorescent lamp 8 Cover member 10 Product samples 10a Light introduction unit 12 Reflective member

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] In a product sample display device of a vending machine that arranges a plurality of product samples on a mounting table in a product exhibition room, the product sample is formed in a hollow shape with a light transmitting material and designed to have substantially the same shape as the product to be sold. A main body, a detachable unit provided at the lower end and detachably attached to the mounting table, and a light introduction unit provided at a bottom portion where the product sample mounted on the mounting table is opposed to the mounting table. An apparatus for displaying a product sample of a vending machine, wherein fluorescent lamps are provided below the table and above the product sample.