JP2981495B2 - Vending machine product storage column - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a product storage column of a vending machine that stores cylindrical products such as cans in a laterally stacked state and stacked vertically. Hereinafter, it is simply referred to as a column.)

(Prior Art) As a column of a vending machine for accommodating a cylindrical product, for example, a can, stacked vertically in a sideways posture, there is the following one.

As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, four columns 512 are provided in the depth direction of the vending machine 510, that is, in the front-back direction,
The cans were stored from the storage opening at the upper end of the column 512, and the cans stacked in the vertical direction by the bend device 514 provided at the lower end of the column 512 were sequentially discharged.

Then, when the can is stored from the storage port, the column 512 rapidly drops from the upper part to the lower part of the column 512, thereby damaging or denting the surface of the can, or homing the liquid stored in the can. As shown in FIG. 25, the column 512 was formed in a meandering so-called serpentine type in order to prevent the generation.

Thus, when the can is stored from the storage opening, the can falls to the lower portion while rolling along the front wall or the rear wall of the column 512 formed in a serpentine shape. Therefore, the surface of the can was not damaged or dented, and homing did not occur.

Further, the bend device 514 could be provided between the columns 512 and 512 adjacent in the front-rear direction.

As such a vending machine 510, for example,
-20282 and the like.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) In the vending machine 510 having the above configuration, since the column 512 is a serpentine type, the depth L of one column 512 is considerably larger than the diameter of the can to be stored. Not only does it need to be large, but also because the column 512 meanders in a serpentine shape, the dead space between the front wall of the column 512 and the rear wall of the column 512 adjacent in the depth direction inevitably increases. Therefore, when the columns 512 are arranged in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction, there is a problem that the depth dimension of the vending machine 510 becomes large, and there is also a problem that the can storage efficiency is poor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a vending machine column that can reduce the size of the column in the depth direction and increase the product storage efficiency.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention according to claim 1 is a product storage column of a vending machine that stores cylindrical products stacked vertically in a horizontal position and stores the products. The front and rear walls of the passage from which the product falls from the product storage port to the product exit in the product column are formed by upright, substantially flat guide plates, and one guide plate is vertically spaced at a required interval. A horizontal shaft is provided, and a protrusion is provided on the other guide plate at a required interval in the vertical direction. The protrusion is attached by an elastic body so that the tip of the protrusion protrudes into the passage near the lower part of the protrusion. A product storage column of a vending machine, characterized in that a flapper for absorbing an energized shock is pivotally supported on the shaft.

The invention according to claim 2 is a product storage column of a vending machine for storing cylindrical products stacked vertically in a vertical position and stored therein, wherein the product is provided from a product storage opening in the product storage column to a product discharge outlet. The front wall and the rear wall of the passage where the fall is made are formed by upright substantially flat guide plates, one guide plate is provided with a horizontal shaft at a required interval in the vertical direction, and the other guide plate is Is provided with a horizontal shaft so as to be stepped, and the flapper for absorbing shock is pivotally supported in a staggered manner on the shafts of the two guide plates so as to be urged by the elastic body so as to protrude into the passage. It is a column for storing goods of a vending machine characterized by the following.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vending machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the shock absorbing flapper is formed in a curved plate shape by expanding downward. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the shock absorbing flapper is formed in a flat plate shape, and a tip end thereof is bent upward. It is a column for.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a shaft for supporting the flapper for absorbing shock is provided on one of the guide plates so as to be located at a step different from the projection provided on the other guide plate, and the flapper is formed in a flat plate shape. And the tip is bent so as to swell slightly upward, and in a state where the flapper hangs down along the guide plate, the projection swells into the passage so that the tip swelling upward covers the shaft. 2. The product storage column of a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a column is formed.

The invention according to claim 6 is a product storage column of a vending machine for storing cylindrical products stacked vertically in a horizontal position, and a product from a product storage opening in the product storage column to a product outlet. The front wall and the rear wall of the passage where the falls fall are formed by upright substantially flat guide plates, one of the guide plates is provided with a horizontal shaft at a required interval in the vertical direction, and the base of the shock absorbing flapper is A protruding piece pivotally supported by the shaft of the one guide plate and projecting upward from the base of the flapper is extended by the base, and the tip of the flapper is extended in a state where the flapper hangs down along the one guide plate. Is a product storage column of a vending machine characterized in that the lower flapper projects over the projecting piece of the lower flapper so as to project into the passage.

The invention according to claim 7 is that the product storage columns are arranged in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction of the vending machine, and the front wall and the rear wall of the product storage columns adjacent in the front-rear direction are formed by one guide plate. A vending machine product storage column according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:

(Operation) In the vending machine column according to claim 1, the direction in which the product stored from the product storage opening is dropped by the projection provided on the other guide plate is set to the inner side in the passage of the column. And supported by a flapper protruding from one guide plate. The flapper supporting the product rotates downward against the elastic force of the elastic body due to the weight of the product, and drops the product downward. The dropped product reaches the position of the protrusion provided one position below the protrusion, changes its falling direction again inward in the passage, and is supported on the next flapper.
And one after another it falls on the protrusion and the flapper,
The product reaches the product exit of the column.

In this case, since the impact force at the time of falling is absorbed by the protrusion and the flapper, the can surface is not dented, scratched, or homing occurs.

According to the vending machine column of the second aspect, the product stored from the product storage port is supported by a flapper protruding from one of the guide plates, and the flapper supporting the product rotates downward by its weight and rotates. Drop the product down. The dropped product falls on a flapper provided on the other guide plate and is supported. Then, the flapper supporting the product also pivots downward due to the weight of the product, causing the product to fall downward. Then, the commodities drop onto the flappers provided in a zigzag pattern one after another, and reach the commodities outlet of the column.

In the case of the above column, the flapper is provided in a staggered manner, so that the impact force at the time of the fall can be absorbed, and the surface of the product is not scratched or dented, and homing does not occur .

According to the vending machine column of the third aspect, the plate-shaped flapper is swollen downward and curved, so that the falling commodity can be supported stably.

According to the column of the vending machine of the fourth aspect, since the tip of the flapper is bent upward, the product falling on the flapper does not slip off the tip due to the impact.

According to the column of the vending machine according to the fifth aspect, the commodity stored from the commodity storage opening is changed in a slightly inward side of the passage by the projection, and falls into the flapper. The flapper on which the product has fallen turns downward against the elastic force of the elastic body, and hangs down along the guide plate to which the flapper is attached. In this state, the tip of the flapper is fitted on the shaft to form a protrusion in the passage, so that the falling direction of the product can be changed slightly inward of the passage as in the case of the protrusion. it can. And the product whose falling method was changed slightly inward of the product passage,
It falls on the next protrusion, and further falls on the next flapper. Then, the products that fall one after another in the order of the protrusion and the flapper finally reach the product outlet of the column.

With this column, the impact force when the product is dropped is absorbed by the projection and the flapper, and when the flapper hangs down along the guide plate, the projection is formed at the tip of the column. Also absorbs the impact force.

In the vending machine column according to the sixth aspect, when a product is stored from the product storage port, the product falls onto the flapper. The flapper on which the product has fallen rotates downward due to the weight of the product, causing the product to fall downward, and the tip of the flapper to cover a protruding piece protruding from the base of the flapper located at the lower stage. When the tip of the upper flapper covers the protruding piece, the flapper rotates so as to protrude into the passage and receives the product dropped from the upper flapper. Then, the weight of the received product causes the flapper to rotate downward again, causing the product to fall, and the tip of the flapper to further cover the lower protruding piece. Then, the product falls on the flapper that protrudes one after another, and reaches the lower part of the column.

With this column, the flapper protrudes in accordance with the fall of the product without using an elastic body, and absorbs the impact force at the time of the fall.

In the vending machine column according to claim 7, since the front wall and the rear wall of the column are formed by one guide plate,
The dimension in the depth direction of the columns arranged in a plurality of rows can be reduced.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, an embodiment of a column of a vending machine which stores cylindrical cans stacked vertically in a horizontal position and stored will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 are drawings of a column 2 of a vending machine 1 showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a passage member that integrally forms the rear plate 4 and both side plates 5 of the column 2. The passage member 3 is provided upright from the can storage port at the upper end of the column 2 to the carry-out port at the lower part of the column 2, that is, in a substantially flat plate shape. Both ends of both side plates 5 are bent outward to form a flange portion 6.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a front plate of the column 2. The front plate 7 has a substantially flat plate shape, and both ends of the front plate 7 are screwed to the flange portions 6, 6 of the passage member 3.
To form The front plate 7 is provided with a plurality of rectangular openings 8 in the vertical direction from the upper part to the lower part at a required interval. Bearing portions 9 are provided at both upper ends of the opening 8 by cutting and raising.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a plate-shaped flapper, the base of which is a shaft.
11 are provided. The shaft 11 of the flapper 10 is engaged with the bearing 9 of the front plate 7 so that the flapper 10 can be rotatably attached to the front plate 7.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a leaf spring. The upper end of the leaf spring 12 is fitted into a cut-and-raised portion 13 provided above the central portion of the opening of the front plate 7, and the lower end thereof is formed with a cut-and-raised portion 15 provided in the central portion of the flapper 10. Is fitted. This leaf spring
By 12, the flapper 10 is always urged to protrude into the passage of the column 2.

And this column 2 is 4 in the front-back direction of the vending machine 1.
Rows are provided. The interval between the columns 2 adjacent in the front-rear direction is set such that the rear plate 4 of the front column 2 and the front plate 7 of the rear column 2 are almost in close contact with each other.

Further, a bend device 17 is provided at the lower end of the column 2. Next, the bend device 17 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a frame material obtained by bending a metal plate into a flat U-shape in accordance with the shape of the column 2. The frame member 14 has an opening on the front side, a rear surface 14a, and both side surfaces 14b and 14c.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a solenoid provided at a front portion of the side surface 14b of the frame member 14, and a sliding rod 18 protrudes from the solenoid 16. The sliding bar 18 is sucked downward when a sales command signal is input to the solenoid 16, and protrudes upward when no sales command signal is input.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a support piece, which is rotatably supported by a horizontal shaft 22 provided on the rear surface 14a of the frame member 14. The support piece 20 is bent in a U-shape with the axis 22 as a boundary.
And can protrude to almost half of the passageway of the can.
26 is large enough to press a temporary fixing piece to be operated later. Further, a projection 28 projects rearward from the upper end of the pressing plate 26.

Reference numeral 30 is a temporary fixing piece. The temporary fixing piece 30 is rotatably supported by a horizontal shaft 32 provided above the shaft 22. The temporary fixing piece 30 can protrude to approximately one-fourth of the passage of the can of the column 2. Further, the upper end of the pressing plate 26 of the support piece 20 is in contact with the lower surface of the temporary fixing piece 30.

Reference numeral 34 denotes a first member that rotates about a shaft 36 provided on the side surface 14b of the frame member 14. One end 34 of the first member 34
The tip of the sliding bar 18 is rotatably attached to a. Further, one end 34a of the first member 34 is urged upward by a coil spring 38.

Reference numeral 40 denotes the protrusion 28 of the support piece 20 and the other end 34b of the first member.
And a second member rotatably connecting between the first member and the second member.

An operation state of the column 2 and the bend device 17 having the above-described configuration will be described.

The can is stored inside the column 2 from the storage opening at the upper end of the column 2 in a state of lying down. The stored cans first fall onto the flapper 10 located at the top. The flapper 10 from which the can has fallen rotates downward against the elastic force of the leaf spring 12 to drop the can downward. The dropped can falls onto the second-stage flapper 10. And this flapper 10
Also pivots downward again and drops the can onto the next flapper 10. Then, the can falls on the flapper 10 one after another, and finally falls on the support piece 20 provided at the lower end of the column 2. Next, when the can is dropped from the storage opening of the column 2, the can also reaches the lower part of the column 2 while absorbing the impact force at the time of the fall by the flapper 10, and the can which has dropped first Stacked on top of. When the bend device 17 is not in the sales state, the sales signal is not flowing through the solenoid 16 of the bend device 17 and the one end 34 of the first member 34 is moved by the coil spring 38.
a is in a state of being pulled upward. And the first
The other end 34b of the member 34 is in a state of being lowered, and the second member 40 connected to the other end 34b is
The 0 protrusion 28 and the other end 34b of the first member 34 are connected in a horizontal state. In this state, the support piece 20 projects to the column 2 and supports the can located at the lowermost stage as described above. Further, the temporary fixing pieces 30 are in a state of hanging down along the rear surface 14b of the frame member 14, and do not protrude into the column 2. Further, a plurality of flappers 10 provided in the column 2 are held in a state of being retracted out of the passage against the elastic force of the leaf spring 12 in a state where the cans are stacked and stored.

In this state, when a sales command signal is input to the solenoid 16, the sliding rod 18 is sucked downward against the elastic force of the coil spring 38. The first member 34 rotates about the shaft 36, one end 34a goes down, and the other end 34b turns up. As a result, the second member 40 moves from the horizontal state to the other end.
The side of 34b is pulled upward, and the side of the protrusion 28 is pulled forward. As a result, the support piece 20 rotates about the shaft 22, and the holding plate 24 supporting the can becomes a rear surface 14 b of the frame member 14.
, And conversely, the pressing plate 26 moves in a direction in which the temporary fixing piece 30 projects into the inside of the column 2. Holding plate 24 for support piece 20
Moves toward the rear surface 14, the lowermost can falls down, and the second can is held by the temporary fixing piece 30.
Then, when the solenoid 16 holds the suction state of the slide bar 18, the first member 34 is moved by the elastic force of the coil spring 38.
Returns to its original state around the axis 32, the holding plate 24 of the support piece 20 projects into the column 2, and the temporary fixing piece 30 hangs down along the rear surface 14b of the frame member 14. Therefore, the second-stage can held by the temporary fixing piece 30 falls to the upper surface of the holding plate 24 of the support piece 20, and the third and subsequent cans also sequentially fall inside the column 2.

In the column 2 and the bend device 17 having the above-described configuration, the rear plate 4, both side plates 5, and the front plate 7 of the column 2 are provided upright and straight. The distance L between the front plate 7 and the rear plate 4 can be set to be substantially the same size as the allowance for movement.

Therefore, unlike the conventional servine tine type column of a vending machine, the dimension of the column in the depth direction can be minimized, and when the column 2 is adjacent in the front-rear direction, the column 2 The gap between the column 2 and the column 2 can be minimized, so that a large dead space is not formed unlike the column of the serpentine type. Also, a solenoid 16, a sliding rod 18, and a
Since the coil spring 38, the first member 34, and the second member 40 are mounted at positions where they contact the side surfaces of the columns 2, there is no need to provide them between the columns 2. Therefore, the distance between the columns 2 provided in the front-rear direction can be minimized. Thereby, the dimension in the depth direction of the vending machine 1 can be made smaller than that of the conventional vending machine. Further, when assembling the column 2, it is only necessary to attach the front plate 7 to the passage member 3 and attach a plurality of flappers 10 to the front plate 7, so that the assembly is easy and the work efficiency can be improved. it can.

Next, another structure for attaching the flapper 10 to the passage member 3 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG.
Is provided. One end 42a of the notch 42 is opened to the rear of the side plate, cut laterally, cut continuously downward, and closed at the other end 42b. The shaft 11 of the flapper 10 is inserted through the opening 42a of the notch 42 and is engaged with the closing portion 42b. Thereby, the flapper 10 can be rotatably attached to the passage member 3.

FIG. 10 shows another structure for attaching the flapper 10 to the passage member 3.

A hole 44 is opened in both side plates 5, 5, and the flapper 10
Shaft 11 is inserted. A coil spring 46 is disposed on the shaft 11, one end of the coil spring 46 is in contact with the base of the flapper 10, and the other end is connected to the passage member 3.
Is in contact with the front plate 7.

As a result, the flapper 10 is rotatable.
And is held by the coil spring 46 so as to protrude into the passage.

Even with the above-described two flapper 10 mounting structure, the mounting operation is easy and the operation efficiency can be improved.

Next, an embodiment of another column will be described with reference to the drawings.

 FIG. 11 shows a column 102 of the second embodiment.

Reference numeral 103 denotes a front plate of the column 102, which is an upright straight plate.

Reference numeral 104 denotes a rear plate provided so as to face the front plate 103.

Reference numeral 105 denotes a shaft provided on the front plate 103 at a required interval.
A flapper that is rotatable around 106.
The structure for attaching the flapper 105 to the front plate 103 is the same as described above. The base of the flapper 105 on which the shaft 106 is provided is bent slightly downward, the center of the flapper 105 is a flat plate continuously, and the tip of the flapper 105 is bent upward.

In the case of the column 102 having the above configuration, the tip of the flapper 105 is bent upward, so that when the can falls, it does not slide down along the upper surface of the flapper 105. Also,
When the flapper 105 hangs down along the front plate 103, the tip of the flapper 105 functions to change the direction of dropping of the can to a little inside the passage.

Thus, when the can falls onto the upper surface of the flapper 105, the weight of the can causes the flapper 105 to pivot downward and hang down along the front plate 103, and the can that has lost support of the flapper 105 is In this case, since the tip of the flapper 105 is bent, the falling direction is changed from the vertical direction to a slightly inward direction by the bent portion, and the falling direction is meandering. Become like

Therefore, when the can falls, the impact of the flapper 105
And the function of the bent portion at the tip of the flapper 105 can sufficiently reduce the temperature.

 FIG. 12 shows a column 122 of the third embodiment.

In this column 122, the flapper 105 is provided alternately on the front plate 103 and the rear plate 104 in a staggered manner.

With this column 122, the falling cans fall one after another onto the flapper 105 provided in a staggered manner, and the impact force can be sufficiently reduced by the flapper 105 and the bent portion of the tip of the flapper 105.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show a column 142 according to the fourth embodiment.

Reference numeral 143 is a front plate formed of a straight plate that stands upright from a can storage port to a can discharge port.

Reference numeral 144 denotes a rear plate provided so as to face the front plate 143.

Reference numeral 145 is a plate-shaped flapper provided rotatably around a shaft 146 provided on the front plate 143 at a required interval in the vertical direction. The method of attaching the flapper 145 to the front plate 143 is the same as described above as shown in FIG. The flapper 145 has a circular arc shape that bulges downward and curves.

In the case of the column 142, when the can falls onto the flapper 145, the flapper 145 is curved downward, so that the dropped can rolls to the center of the flapper 145. Therefore, the can does not slip out of the flapper 145 due to the dropped impact.

It is appropriate that the interval between the flapper 145 is set so that the tip of the flapper 145 covers the shaft 146 of the lower flapper 145.

 FIG. 15 shows a column 162 of the fifth embodiment.

The column 162 has the flappers 145 provided alternately on the front plate 143 and the rear plate 144 in a staggered manner.

In the case of the column 162, the dropped cans fall one after another onto the flapper 145 provided in a staggered manner, and fall toward the lower part of the column 162 while weakening the impact force. Therefore, the surface of the can is not damaged or dented, and homing does not occur.

 FIG. 16 shows a column 182 of the sixth embodiment.

In this column 182, the flapper 145 is rotatably attached to the front plate 143.

Further, the rear plate 144 is provided with protrusions 147 at required intervals. The protrusion 147 is formed by a flapper 146 and a column 182.
When it protrudes into the passage, it is located slightly above the front end.

In the case of the column 182, the falling can is changed from the vertical direction to a slightly inward direction by the projection 147, and falls onto the flapper 145. The flapper 145 from which the can has fallen rotates downward, causing the can to drop toward the lower protrusion 147. Then, the cans fall one after another in the order of the protrusion 147 and the flapper 145, and reach the lower part of the column 182. In this column 182, the protrusion 147 and the flapper 145
Since the impact force is weakened, the can is not dented, damaged or homing occurs.

17 and 18 show a column 202 of the seventh embodiment.

Reference numeral 203 denotes a front plate of the column 202, which is formed of a straight plate that stands upright from a can storage port to a can discharge port.

Reference numeral 204 denotes a rear plate, which is formed as a straight plate from the storage port of the can to the outlet of the can, and has a projection 207 at a required interval in the vertical direction.

Reference numeral 205 denotes a flapper, which is rotatable around a shaft 206. The structure for attaching the flapper 205 to the front plate 203 is the same as described above as shown in FIG. The flapper 205 is in a state in which the center portion is dented and the tip portion 208 continuously projects upward. And this flapper 205 is the front plate 203
In a state where the tip portion 208 hangs down along the axis, the tip portion 208 projects into the passage and covers the shaft 206 of the lower flapper 205. Further, the position of the shaft 206 and the tip portion 208 fitted with the shaft 206 is
And it is formed so that it may become the substantially center part of the protrusion part 207.

Next, an operation state of the column 202 having the above configuration will be described.

When the can is inserted sideways from the storage opening at the upper end of the column 202, the can first falls onto the flapper 205. The flapper 205 from which the can has fallen is rotated downward by its weight, causing the can to fall downward. In this case,
The falling direction of the can from which the tip 208 falls is changed slightly from the vertical direction to the inward direction.
It reaches the position of the protrusion 207 of 4. The can reaching the position of the protruding portion 207 is again changed in the falling direction to the direction in the passage, and falls onto the second-stage flapper 205 from above. Then, the flapper 205 also rotates downward by the weight of the can and drops the can. Then, one after another, it falls below the column 202 via the flapper 205, the tip portion 208 of the flapper, and the projection 207.

In the case of the column 202 having the above-described structure, the impact force when the can falls is applied to the flapper 205, the tip 208 of the flapper,
Since it is weakened by 3 points, the can is not damaged, dented, or homing occurs.

FIGS. 19 and 20 show a column 222 according to the eighth embodiment.

Reference numeral 223 denotes a front plate formed of a straight plate from the product storage port to the carry-out port.

Reference numeral 224 denotes a rear plate provided so as to face the front plate 223.

Reference numeral 225 denotes a flapper, which is rotatable around a shaft 226 provided at a required interval on the front plate 223. The structure to attach this flapper 225 to the front plate 223
As shown in FIG.

The flapper 225 is a flat plate, and a protruding piece 227 extends upward from the base of the flapper 225 on which the shaft 226 is provided. That is, the flapper 225 is formed in a U-shape around the axis 226. In addition, flapper 225
23, the tip of the flapper 225 is a protruding piece 227 of the flapper 225 provided in the lower stage.
Is formed so as to press the front end of the main body.

 An operation state of the column 222 having the above configuration will be described.

When the can is inserted into the column 222 in a state of lying down from the product storage opening, it falls onto the upper flapper 225. The flapper 225 in which the can has fallen rotates downward and causes the can to fall downward. When the flapper 225 rotates downward and hangs down along the front plate 223, the tip of the flapper 225 has a projection 22 on the lower flapper 225.
Press 7 outside the column. When the protruding piece 227 is pressed in this manner, it rotates about the shaft 226, and the flapper 225 protrudes into the column. And it supports the cans that have fallen from above. When the can falls onto the flapper 225, the flapper 225 pivots downward by the weight of the can and drops the can. As described above, the tip of the upper flapper 225 successively presses the protruding piece 227 of the lower flapper 225, thereby causing the lower flapper 225 to protrude into the passage and supporting the falling can. Therefore, the impact force of the can is absorbed by the flapper 225, and the surface of the can is not damaged or dented, and homing does not occur. Also, there is no need for an elastic member such as a spring.

In the first to eighth embodiments, the guide plate formed of a straight plate is not a column meandering in the vertical direction like a serpentine type column, but is substantially in the vertical direction of the column. It is a plate formed in the shape of a flat plate, and a projection, a rib for reinforcement, an opening, or the like may be provided on the surface thereof.

 FIG. 21 shows a column 242 of the ninth embodiment.

Reference numeral 243 denotes a partition wall that separates the adjacent columns 242a and 242b in the front-rear direction.
It also has the role of the front plate of 2a and the rear plate of the column 242b. The partition wall 243 is a single plate provided continuously from the can storage port to the can discharge port, and is provided in a meandering manner as shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 245 denotes a partition wall that partitions the column 242b and the column 242c, and is provided in a meandering manner like the partition wall 243.

The meandering state of the partition wall 243 and the partition wall 245 is the same. That is, in the description of the partition wall 243, the partition plate 243a of the partition wall 243 is formed so as to be bent from the front to the rear, and the partition plate 243b extends from the lower end of the partition plate 243a. The partition plate 243b is provided to be bent from the rear to the front, opposite to the partition plate 243a. A partition 243c extends from the lower end of the partition 243b. The partition plate 243 is formed to be bent from the front to the rear, opposite to the partition plate 243b.
Further, each of the partition plates 243a, 243b, 243c is formed in an arc shape with a downwardly curved state. And the partition wall 245
Also has partitioning plates 245a, 245b, 245c.

Next, the falling state of the can when the can is inserted into the column 242b will be described below.

First, the can rolls along the partition plate 245a of the partition wall 245, and reaches the partition plate 243b of the partition wall 243 opposed to each other. Then, the can rolls along 243b, and reaches partition plate 245c of partition wall 245 again. Then, one after another, the can falls downward while rolling inside the column 242b.

In the case of the column 242 having the above-described configuration, since the inside of the column is formed in a meandering shape, it is possible to reduce the impact force when the column falls. Furthermore, since only the partition between the columns adjacent in the front-rear direction is separated by the partition wall, the dimension in the depth direction can be minimized.

FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 show a column 262 of the tenth embodiment.

This column 262 is a partition wall 243 of the ninth embodiment 242.
The partition plates 243a, 243b, 243c are not provided integrally but are formed separately, and the upper end and the lower end of each partition plate are connected as shown in FIG.

In the case of this column 262, since the partition plates are formed separately, the partition wall 243 can be easily assembled during assembly.
Etc. can be formed.

[Effect of the Invention] As described above, according to the vending machine column of the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, the size of the column in the depth direction is almost the same as the size of a product to be stored and the size of a margin for dropping. Since it can be formed in a size, the dimension in the depth direction can be made smaller than that of a conventional serpentine type column. Therefore, when the columns are arranged in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction, the depth direction of the vending machine can be reduced. Can be formed small.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a column, and FIG. 3 is an installation of a front plate and a flapper. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an attached state of a front plate and a flapper, FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a bend device, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view of the bend device in a state where the can is not sold. FIG. 7 is a side view of the bend device in a state where the can is sold. FIG. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the embodiment, FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a flapper is attached to a column, and FIG. 10 is another embodiment showing a shaft of the flapper and how to attach the column. FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the column of the second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of a column of an example, FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of a column of a fourth embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an attached state of a flapper in the column of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of the column of the fifth embodiment, FIG. 16 is a longitudinal sectional view of the column of the sixth embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 18 is a longitudinal sectional view of a column of the example, FIG. 18 is a state in which a flapper is attached to the column of the seventh embodiment, FIG. 19 is a longitudinal sectional view of the column of the eighth embodiment, FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing an attached state of the flapper in the column of the eighth embodiment, FIG. 21 is a longitudinal sectional view of the column of the ninth embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a longitudinal sectional view of a column according to an embodiment. FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view of the column according to the tenth embodiment. Is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG. 25 is a longitudinal sectional view of a column of Sir painter in type.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vending machine 2 ... Column 3 ... Passage member 4 ... Rear plate 5 ... Side plate 6 ... Flange 7 ... Front plate 8 ... Opening 9 ... Bearing 10 ... Flapper 11 ... … Shaft 12… Leaf spring 13… Cutting and raising 15… Cutting and raising 17… Bending device 102… Column 122 of the second embodiment 122… Column 142 of the third embodiment 142… Column of the embodiment 162 Column of the fifth embodiment 182 Column of the sixth embodiment 202 Column of the seventh embodiment 222 Column 242 of the eighth embodiment ninth Column of the Embodiment 262 Column of the Tenth Embodiment

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A vending machine product storage column for vertically stacking and storing cylindrical products in a sideways posture, wherein the products fall from a product storage opening in the product storage column to a product discharge outlet. The front wall and the rear wall of the passage to be formed are formed by upright substantially flat guide plates, one guide plate is provided with a horizontal shaft at the required interval in the vertical direction, and the other guide plate is provided with the required interval in the vertical direction. A flapper for shock absorption, which is urged by an elastic body so that the tip thereof is located near the lower part of the protrusion in a state where the protrusion protrudes into the passage, is pivotally supported on the shaft. A column for storing goods of a vending machine, characterized in that: 2. A product storage column of a vending machine for storing cylindrical products stacked vertically in a horizontal position, wherein the product falls from a product storage opening in the product storage column to a product outlet. The front wall and the rear wall of the passage to be formed are formed by upright substantially flat guide plates, one guide plate is provided with a horizontal shaft at a required interval in the vertical direction, and the other guide plate is stepped from the shaft A horizontal shaft is provided so that the flapper for shock absorption is pivotally supported in a staggered manner on the shafts of the two guide plates so as to be urged by an elastic body so as to protrude into the passage. Vending machine product storage column. 3. The product storage column of a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the impact absorbing flapper is formed in a curved plate shape by expanding downward. 4. A column for storing goods in a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the shock absorbing flapper is formed in a flat plate shape and its tip is bent upward. . 5. A shaft for supporting a shock absorbing flapper is provided on one of the guide plates so as to be located at a level different from a projection provided on the other guide plate, and the flapper is formed in a flat plate shape. The tip is bent so as to swell slightly upward, and in the state where the flapper hangs down along the guide plate, a projection is formed in the passage so that the tip swelling upward covers the shaft. The column for storing goods of a vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: 6. A product storage column of a vending machine for vertically stacking and storing cylindrical products in a sideways posture, wherein a product falls from a product storage opening in the product storage column to a product outlet. The front wall and the rear wall of the passage to be formed are formed by upright substantially flat guide plates, and one guide plate is provided with a horizontal shaft at a required interval in the vertical direction, and the base of the flapper for absorbing shock is one side. A projecting piece that is pivotally supported by the shaft of the guide plate and protrudes upward from the base of the flapper is extended by the base, and in a state where the flapper hangs down along one of the guide plates, the tip of the flapper is lower. A vending machine product storage column, wherein the lower flapper is protruded into the passage by covering the projection of the flapper. 7. A plurality of product storage columns are arranged in the front-rear direction of the vending machine, and the front wall and the rear wall of the product storage columns adjacent in the front-rear direction are formed by one guide plate. A column for storing goods in a vending machine according to claim 1.