JP2725840B2 - Vending machine push button device - Google Patents
Vending machine push button deviceInfo
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 (イ)産業上の利用分野 本発明は自動販売機の押ボタン装置に関する。The present invention relates to a push-button device for a vending machine.
(ロ)従来の技術 自動販売機における押ボタン装置は小型化傾向にあ
り、例えば実開昭64−23826号公報に示されるように、
開閉スイッチが搭載された印刷回路基板と、この印刷回
路基板を収容し自動販売機への取付け構造を含む枠体
と、この枠体に対して可動部材を介して取付けられ、こ
の可動部材の変位により上記開閉スイッチの接点を駆動
する駆動部材を含む押ボタン部材とを備えた押ボタンに
おいて、印刷回路基板は1枚の基板に複数の押ボタンに
対応する開閉スイッチが搭載され、枠体は印刷回路基板
および押ボタン部材の組合せの複数を収容する一体構造
が知られている。(B) Conventional technology The push button device in vending machines has a tendency to be miniaturized. For example, as shown in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-23826,
A printed circuit board on which an open / close switch is mounted, a frame housing the printed circuit board and including a mounting structure for a vending machine, and mounted on the frame via a movable member; displacement of the movable member And a push button member including a drive member for driving a contact of the open / close switch, wherein the printed circuit board is provided with open / close switches corresponding to a plurality of push buttons on a single substrate, and the frame is printed. An integrated structure for accommodating a plurality of combinations of a circuit board and a push button member is known.
(ハ)発明が解決しようとする課題 この種の従来技術におけるプリン回路基板は、枠体内
に固定され、この基板に直接固定されたスイッチを、対
応する押ボタン部材によって押圧動作するようになって
いるため、押ボタンの押圧操作による押し圧力が直接プ
リント回路基板に加わり、パターン切れ等を発生する虞
れがある。(C) Problems to be Solved by the Invention A pudding circuit board of this kind in the prior art is fixed in a frame, and a switch directly fixed to the board is pressed by a corresponding push button member. Therefore, there is a possibility that a pressing force due to the pressing operation of the push button is directly applied to the printed circuit board, and a pattern break or the like occurs.
また、プリント回路基板は枠体内に設けた構造のた
め、この基板の組込みあるいは取外し交換等に手間がか
かるとともに、構成が複雑となる問題があった。In addition, since the printed circuit board has a structure provided in the frame, it takes time and effort to assemble or remove and replace the board, and there is a problem that the configuration is complicated.
本発明はこのようなことから、押ボタンの押圧操作に
よる押し圧力がプリント回路基板に加わることがなく、
かつ簡単な構成にてプリント基板の着脱が容易にできる
自動販売機の押ボタン装置を提供するものである。Thus, the present invention does not apply the pressing force by the pressing operation of the push button to the printed circuit board,
Another object of the present invention is to provide a push button device of a vending machine in which a printed circuit board can be easily attached and detached with a simple configuration.
(ニ)課題を解決するための手段 本発明は、前面パネルに複数の押ボタンを並設した自
動販売機において、押圧操作により移動する押ボタンを
複数内設し後部を前記前面パネルに開口した取付孔へ前
面側から挿通して延出するように設けた取付枠体と、ス
イッチを設けたスイッチホルダーを各押ボタンに対応し
て複数固定した回路基板とを備えるとともに、各押ボタ
ンに対応して取付枠体の後部にそれぞれ嵌合部を設け、
この嵌合部にスイッチホルダーを着脱自在に嵌め込み装
着してスイッチを押ボタンの後端の作動部に対向位置さ
せた構成である。(D) Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a vending machine in which a plurality of push buttons are arranged side by side on a front panel, a plurality of push buttons which are moved by a pressing operation are internally provided, and a rear portion is opened to the front panel. Includes a mounting frame provided to extend from the front side into the mounting hole and extends, and a circuit board on which a plurality of switch holders with switches are fixed for each push button, and corresponding to each push button Then, a fitting portion is provided at the rear of the mounting frame body,
In this configuration, a switch holder is detachably fitted into the fitting portion, and the switch is positioned opposite to the operating portion at the rear end of the push button.
(ホ)作 用 かかる構成による本発明は、複数の押ボタンを内設し
た取付枠体を前面パネルに開口した取付孔へ前面側から
装着し、該取付枠体の後部を取付孔に挿通して後方へ延
出させた状態に固定する。そしてスイッチを設けたスイ
ッチホルダーを各押ボタンに対応して複数固定した回路
基板は、各スイッチホルダーにて各押ボタンに対応して
取付枠体の後部に設けた嵌合部に着脱自在に嵌め込み装
着し、スイッチを押ボタンの後端に対向位置させる。(E) Operation According to the present invention having such a configuration, a mounting frame body having a plurality of push buttons therein is mounted from the front side into a mounting hole opened in the front panel, and a rear portion of the mounting frame body is inserted through the mounting hole. And fix it in a state where it is extended backward. The circuit board, on which a plurality of switch holders provided with switches are fixed corresponding to each push button, is removably fitted to the fitting section provided at the rear of the mounting frame body for each push button with each switch holder. Attach the switch and position the switch opposite the rear end of the push button.
(ヘ)実施例 各図は本発明の実施例を示すものである。(1)は前
面に開閉可能な前面扉(1A)を設けた自動販売機本体で
あり、前面扉(1A)の前面には前面パネルとしての透明
パネル(2)にて覆われた展示室(3)を設けるととも
に、下部には貨幣等を投入する投入口(4)、及び商品
取出口(5)等を配設している。(F) Embodiment Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention. (1) is a vending machine body having a front door (1A) that can be opened and closed on the front, and an exhibition room (2) covered with a transparent panel as a front panel on the front of the front door (1A). 3) is provided, and an input port (4) for inputting money and the like, a product outlet (5), and the like are provided at a lower portion.
透明パネル(2)の上下2ケ所の所定位置には、左右
方向へ1列に取付孔(6)を多数開口並設しており、こ
の取付孔(6)に対応して透明パネル(2)の前面には
取付枠体(7)を固定する。At two predetermined positions on the upper and lower sides of the transparent panel (2), a large number of mounting holes (6) are provided in a row in the left-right direction in parallel, and the transparent panel (2) corresponds to the mounting holes (6). A mounting frame (7) is fixed to the front surface of.
取付枠体(7)は、透明パネル(2)の取付孔(6)
に前面側から後部を挿通して透明パネル(2)の裏面側
へ延出させた枠体(8)と、該枠体(8)の前部を覆う
化粧部材(9)とを備えており、該取付枠体(7)に対
応して透明パネル(2)の裏面側に位置した取付板(1
0)とで透明パネル(2)を挾み込む状態に取付板(1
0)側から螺着したネジ(11)により固定される。The mounting frame (7) is provided with mounting holes (6) for the transparent panel (2).
And a frame (8) extending from the front side to the rear side of the transparent panel (2) through the rear part, and a decorative member (9) covering the front part of the frame (8). The mounting plate (1) located on the back side of the transparent panel (2) corresponding to the mounting frame (7).
0) and the mounting plate (1) so as to sandwich the transparent panel (2).
It is fixed with a screw (11) screwed from the 0) side.
なお、本実施例では枠体(8)と化粧部材(9)とで
取付枠体(7)を構成しているが、枠体(8)と化粧部
材(9)とを一体にした取付枠体(7)であっても良
い。In this embodiment, the frame (8) and the decorative member (9) constitute the mounting frame (7), but the mounting frame in which the frame (8) and the decorative member (9) are integrated. It may be the body (7).
(12)は前方からの押圧操作によって後方へ移動し、
押圧解除により前方へ自動復帰するよう前後移動自在に
取付枠体(7)内に1列に複数並設した押ボタンであ
り、化粧部材(9)の前面に露出した選択ボタン部材
(13)と、この選択ボタン部材(13)の裏面側に位置し
て選択ボタン部材(13)の押圧操作によって後方へ移動
され、後述する開閉式のスイッチ(16)を後端の作動部
(14A)が押圧動作する作動部材(14)とによって構成
している。(12) moves backward by pressing operation from the front,
A plurality of push buttons arranged in a row in a mounting frame (7) so as to be movable back and forth so as to automatically return to the front by releasing the pressing, and a selection button member (13) exposed on the front surface of the decorative member (9). It is located on the back side of the selection button member (13) and is moved backward by the pressing operation of the selection button member (13), and the opening / closing switch (16) described later is pressed by the rear end operating portion (14A). And an operating member (14) that operates.
この作動部材(14)は、作動部(14A)を挿通した枠
体(8)の挿通孔(8A)を前面からシールするように覆
うとともに、選択ボタン部材(13)の押圧操作による後
方への移動を復帰させるべく弾性を有した弾性シール部
(14B)を前部に設けており、選択ボタン部材(13)と
化粧部材(9)との隙間を通した雨水等の挿通孔(8A)
への浸入を防止するとともに、押圧された選択ボタン部
材(13)を前方へ押圧付勢して復帰させるようになって
いる。The operating member (14) covers the insertion hole (8A) of the frame (8) into which the operating portion (14A) is inserted so as to seal from the front surface, and also moves backward by pressing the selection button member (13). An elastic seal portion (14B) having elasticity is provided at the front to restore the movement, and an insertion hole (8A) for rainwater or the like passing through a gap between the selection button member (13) and the decorative member (9).
In addition to preventing the intrusion of the selection button member (13), the pressed selection button member (13) is pressed forward to return.
なお、本実施例での押ボタン(12)は選択ボタン部材
(13)と作動部材(14)とを別体に形成しているが、一
体に形成しても良い。Although the push button (12) in this embodiment has the select button member (13) and the operating member (14) formed separately, they may be formed integrally.
(15)はプリント回路基板であり、下部前面には各押
ボタン(12)に対応して開閉式のスイッチ(16)を内設
したスイッチホルダー(17)を複数並設するとともに、
該各スイッチホルダー(17)に対応して上部前面には表
示部(18)を照明する発光ランプ(19)を複数並設して
いる。(15) is a printed circuit board, and a plurality of switch holders (17) having a built-in open / close switch (16) corresponding to each push button (12) are arranged side by side on the lower front surface.
A plurality of light-emitting lamps (19) for illuminating the display section (18) are arranged in parallel on the upper front surface corresponding to each of the switch holders (17).
そしてスイッチホルダー(17)は、第2図に示すよう
に枠体(8)の後部に設けた凹部状の嵌合部(20)に嵌
め込む嵌合片(17A)を前部に設け、この嵌合片(17A)
を嵌合部(20)に嵌め込むことによって、スイッチホル
ダー(17)に設けたスイッチ(16)と、このスイッチ
(16)に対向する作動部材(14)の作動部(14A)との
間に所定の間隔が形成されるとともに、枠体(8)の後
部に延出して弾性を有した操作片(21)を設けて成る係
止片(21A)に係止されて、嵌合状態を保持されるよう
になっている。As shown in FIG. 2, the switch holder (17) has a fitting piece (17A) fitted in a recessed fitting part (20) provided in a rear part of the frame body (8) at a front part thereof. Mating piece (17A)
The switch (16) provided on the switch holder (17) and the operating portion (14A) of the operating member (14) facing the switch (16) by fitting the A predetermined interval is formed, and the engaging piece (21A) extending to the rear portion of the frame (8) and having an elastic operating piece (21) is engaged to maintain the fitted state. It is supposed to be.
即ち、スイッチホルダー(17)は嵌合片(17A)を枠
体(8)の嵌合部(20)へ嵌め込むべく押圧挿入する
と、第1図において操作片(21)がその弾性によって下
方向へ撓み、嵌合片(17A)が嵌合部(20)に嵌め込ま
れると、乗り越えた係止片(21A)によって後部を係止
され、嵌合部(20)と係止片(21A)との間で着脱自在
に保持される。そしてこの保持状態にて作動部材(14)
の作動部(14A)とスイッチ(16)とが対向位置すると
ともに、選択ボタン部材(13)の押圧操作による作動部
材(14)の後方移動にて、作動部材(14)の作動部(14
A)が対向するスイッチ(16)を押圧動作可能となるよ
うに、作動部(14A)とスイッチ(16)との間に所定の
間隔が形成される。That is, when the switch holder (17) is pressed and inserted to fit the fitting piece (17A) into the fitting portion (20) of the frame (8), the operation piece (21) in FIG. When the fitting piece (17A) is bent into the fitting part (20), the rear part is locked by the overriding locking piece (21A), and the fitting part (20) and the locking piece (21A) It is held detachably between. In this holding state, the operating member (14)
The operating part (14A) of the operating member (14) and the switch (16) face each other, and the operating member (14)
A predetermined interval is formed between the operating portion (14A) and the switch (16) so that the switch (16) that is opposed to the switch (16) can be pressed.
また、発光ランプ(19)は、プリント回路基板(15)
の裏面側へ延出した弾性を有する操作片(22)を設け、
前端を表示部(18)の取付板(10)裏面に当接させるこ
とによって、操作片(22)に設けた係止片(22A)が、
取付板(10)に開口する係止孔(23)に、着脱自在に係
止するようになっている。In addition, the light-emitting lamp (19) is
An operation piece (22) having elasticity extending to the back side of
By bringing the front end into contact with the back surface of the mounting plate (10) of the display unit (18), the locking piece (22A) provided on the operation piece (22)
An attachment hole (23) opened in the mounting plate (10) is detachably engaged with the attachment hole (23).
(24)は展示室(3)の背壁を形成するとともに該展
示室(3)内を開放可能に設けた内扉であり、プリント
回路基板(15)の後方に対応位置したサンプル展示台
(25)を前面に設けている。Reference numeral (24) denotes an inner door which forms a back wall of the exhibition room (3) and is provided so as to be able to open the inside of the exhibition room (3). 25) is provided on the front.
そして、このサンプル展示台(25)の上面には光透過
性の商品サンプル(26)が展示装着され、内設した照明
位置としての螢光灯(27)の光が、開口(25A)を通し
て商品サンプル(26)を内面から照明し、商品サンプル
(26)が明るく展示されるようにしている。A light-transmitting product sample (26) is displayed and mounted on the upper surface of the sample display stand (25), and the light of a fluorescent lamp (27) as an internal lighting position passes through the opening (25A). The sample (26) is illuminated from the inside so that the product sample (26) is displayed brightly.
かかる構成においてプリント回路基板(15)の装着
は、各スイッチホルダー(17)の嵌合片(17A)を対応
する枠体(8)の各嵌合部(20)へ押圧挿入して嵌め込
むと、各スイッチホルダー(17)は各嵌合部(20)と各
操作片(21)の係止片(21A)との間に係止保持され
る。そして各発光ランプ(19)の前端を表示部(18)の
取付板(10)裏面に当接させるようにプリント回路基板
(15)を前方へ押圧すると、各操作片(22)の係止片
(22A)が各係止孔(23)に係止し、装着固定状態とな
る。In such a configuration, when the printed circuit board (15) is mounted, the fitting piece (17A) of each switch holder (17) is pressed and inserted into each fitting portion (20) of the corresponding frame body (8). Each switch holder (17) is locked and held between each fitting portion (20) and the locking piece (21A) of each operation piece (21). When the printed circuit board (15) is pressed forward so that the front end of each light-emitting lamp (19) comes into contact with the back surface of the mounting plate (10) of the display section (18), the locking piece of each operation piece (22) (22A) is locked in each locking hole (23), and the mounting state is established.
従ってプリント回路基板(15)を取外す場合は、第1
図において各操作片(21)を下方へ押圧操作することに
より係止片(21A)をスイッチホルダー(17)から外
し、かつ各操作片(22)を上方へ押圧操作して係止片
(22A)を係止孔(23)から外すことによって達成され
る。Therefore, when removing the printed circuit board (15),
In the figure, the operation piece (21) is pressed downward to release the locking piece (21A) from the switch holder (17), and the operation piece (22) is pressed upward to operate the locking piece (22A). ) From the locking hole (23).
なお、プリント回路基板(15)の着脱作業は、前面扉
(1A)を開いた後に内扉(24)を開き、展示室(3)を
開放して行なわれる。The mounting and dismounting of the printed circuit board (15) is performed by opening the front door (1A), then opening the inner door (24), and opening the exhibition room (3).
(ト)発明の効果 本発明は上記したように、押ボタンを内設した取付枠
体に、スイッチを設けたスイッチホルダーを着脱自在に
嵌め込み装着することによって回路基板を装着できると
ともに、スイッチと押ボタンの作動部とを所定間隔にて
対向位置することができるものであるから、簡単な構成
にてプリント基板の着脱が容易にでき、かつ押ボタンの
押圧操作による押し圧力が回路基板に加わることがなく
なり、パターン切れ等の発生を防止することができる。(G) Effect of the Invention As described above, the present invention can mount a circuit board by detachably fitting a switch holder provided with a switch in a mounting frame body in which a push button is provided, and can attach a switch to the switch. Since the operation part of the button can be opposed at a predetermined interval, the printed circuit board can be easily attached and detached with a simple configuration, and the pressing force by the pressing operation of the push button is applied to the circuit board. Is eliminated, and occurrence of a pattern break or the like can be prevented.
また、前面パネルの裏面側へ延出位置した嵌合部にス
イッチホルダーを嵌め込み装着し、スイッチと押ボタン
の作動部とを所定間隔に対向位置させるものであるか
ら、押ボタンが固定される前面パネルの板厚に影響され
ることなく、スイッチと押ボタンの作動部との所定間隔
を形成でき、押ボタンの押圧操作によるスイッチの動作
を確実に行なうことができる。Further, since the switch holder is fitted and mounted on the fitting portion extending to the rear side of the front panel and the switch and the operating portion of the push button are opposed to each other at a predetermined interval, the front face on which the push button is fixed is provided. A predetermined interval between the switch and the operating part of the push button can be formed without being affected by the thickness of the panel, and the operation of the switch by the pressing operation of the push button can be performed reliably.
各図は本発明の実施例を示すものであり、第1図は押ボ
タン装置部分の縦断側面図、第2図は押ボタン装置部分
の横断平面図、第3図は押ボタン装置を備えた自動販売
機の斜視図である。 (2)……透明パネル、(6)……取付孔、(7)……
取付枠体、(12)……押ボタン、(14A)……作動部、
(15)……回路基板、(16)……スイッチ、(17)……
スイッチホルダー、(20)……嵌合部。Each of the drawings shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional side view of a push button device portion, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view of the push button device portion, and FIG. It is a perspective view of a vending machine. (2) ... Transparent panel, (6) ... Mounting hole, (7) ...
Mounting frame, (12) Push button, (14A) Actuator,
(15) Circuit board (16) Switch (17)
Switch holder, (20) ... Fitting part.
Claims (1)
動販売機において、押圧操作により移動する押ボタンを
複数内設し後部を前記前面パネルに開口した取付孔へ前
面側から挿通して延出するように設けた取付枠体と、ス
イッチを設けたスイッチホルダーを各押ボタンに対応し
て複数固定した回路基板とを備えるとともに、各押ボタ
ンに対応して取付枠体の後部にそれぞれ嵌合部を設け、
この嵌合部にスイッチホルダーを着脱自在に嵌め込み装
着してスイッチを押ボタンの後端の作動部に対向位置さ
せたことを特徴とする自動販売機の押ボタン装置。1. A vending machine having a plurality of push buttons arranged side by side on a front panel, wherein a plurality of push buttons which are moved by a pressing operation are provided internally, and a rear portion is inserted from a front side into a mounting hole opened in the front panel. A mounting frame body provided to extend and a circuit board on which a plurality of switch holders provided with switches are fixed corresponding to each push button are provided, and at the rear of the mounting frame body corresponding to each push button, respectively. Provide a fitting part,
A push button device for a vending machine, characterized in that a switch holder is detachably fitted into and fitted to the fitting portion, and the switch is positioned opposite to an operating portion at a rear end of the push button.
Priority Applications (1)
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JP15329189A JP2725840B2 (en) | 1989-06-15 | 1989-06-15 | Vending machine push button device |
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JP15329189A JP2725840B2 (en) | 1989-06-15 | 1989-06-15 | Vending machine push button device |
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JPH0318993A JPH0318993A (en) | 1991-01-28 |
JP2725840B2 true JP2725840B2 (en) | 1998-03-11 |
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