JP3042523U - Container collection structure for vending machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [PROBLEMS] To provide a container collecting structure for a vending machine capable of effectively utilizing a space above the vending machine and preventing empty containers from being scattered around. SOLUTION: For example, an empty container from which contents such as soft drinks and carbonated drinks have been discharged is put into a container insertion box provided at the upper part of the vending machine. It can be effectively used as a space for temporarily stocking containers. The storage capacity is larger than that of the conventional can input box, and it is possible to load a large number of containers until the next collection time comes, and it is possible to reliably prevent the containers from being scattered around the vending machine. The surrounding environment is not impaired, and a clean and hygienic state can be maintained. At the same time, the collection box stored in the container input box is taken out and empty containers are collected periodically.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention is made, for example, of soft drinks, carbonated drinks, drinking water, tea, liquor, or metal or resin containing contents such as fish and shellfish, vegetables, foods, industrial products, machine parts and raw materials. , A container collecting structure for a vending machine that sells glass containers.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a can input box for inputting, for example, aluminum or steel can containers is installed at or near the side of a vending machine that sells the above metal can containers. After purchasing a can container containing the liquid content of the above from an automatic vending machine and drinking the content liquid sealed in the can container, place an empty can container on the side or near the automatic vending machine. Separately put in aluminum and steel into the can input box.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, as described above, when an empty can container is put into the can input box, the vendor who manages the vending machine periodically collects the empty can container put into the can input box. The installation space of the vending machine is wide, and it is difficult to secure a space for installing a large canister box on the side or in the vicinity thereof, and the size of the canister box is restricted.

When a small can input box is installed, the storage capacity is smaller than that of the large can input box described above, and the number of input can containers is smaller, so the can input box is empty before the collection time arrives. It is full of cans and can not store a large number of cans. When the can-filling box becomes full, empty cans cannot be continuously loaded, and empty cans are left in the vicinity of the vending machine or thrown away. Many can containers are scattered around the vending machine and the can throwing box, and the environment around the vending machine deteriorates and it becomes unsanitary, so the number of can containers sold decreases. . In addition, when installing a vending machine, it is necessary to secure a space for installing a can input box in advance, and a wide installation space is required to install the vending machine and a can input box. There is also a problem that it is difficult to find a place to install the vending machine, and it is impossible to install a plurality or a large number of vending machines.

In view of the above problems, the present invention puts an empty container into the container insertion portion provided on the upper part of the vending machine, so that the space on the upper part of the vending machine can be effectively utilized and the empty container is scattered around. It can be surely prevented. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a container collection structure for a vending machine that can maintain a clean and hygienic condition without damaging the environment around the vending machine.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention according to claim 1 is a container for a vending machine, which is provided with a container loading section for loading an empty container from which the content is discharged, on the upper part of the vending machine for selling the container in which the content is sealed. It is characterized by a recovery structure.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, an inlet for inserting a container into the container inserting section is formed in an upper portion of the container inserting section. It is a container collection structure for a vending machine in which an open top-side collection box formed to accommodate the large number of containers can be put in and taken out inside the container input section corresponding to the input port. Characterize.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect, an inlet / outlet for inserting / removing the recovery box is formed at a side portion of the container inlet, and opening / closing with respect to the inlet / outlet. The container recovery structure is for a vending machine, in which the door is openable and the mounting surface in the container loading part on which the recovery box is mounted is inclined at an angle that gradually decreases toward the entrance side. Characterize.

The invention according to claim 4 is, in addition to the configuration according to claim 2, wherein an inlet / outlet for inserting / removing the recovery box is formed on a side portion of the container inserting portion, and an edge portion of the inlet / outlet portion is formed. On the other hand, it is characterized by a container collection structure for a vending machine in which the opening / closing door can be opened vertically and horizontally.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the first or second aspect, a container inserting section is integrally formed with the vending machine at a portion facing the vending machine and the container inserting section. It is characterized by a container collection structure for a vending machine provided with a fixing means for fixing.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the first or second aspect, the container drops onto the outside of the container throwing part, except the throwing side wall part of the container throwing part. It is characterized in that it is a container collecting structure for a vending machine, which is formed or adjusted to have a height that prevents it from being spilled.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect, a discharge means for discharging the liquid accumulated at the bottom is provided at the bottom of the container input part and / or the recovery box. It is characterized by the container collection structure for the vending machine provided.

The invention according to claim 8 is, in addition to the configuration according to claim 1 or 2, a container collecting structure for a vending machine, which is provided with a display means for displaying contents on the outer surface of the container throwing part. It is characterized by being.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is, in addition to the configuration of the first or the second aspect, for a vending machine in which the container throwing portion is provided so as to be capable of expanding and contracting in a size corresponding to an upper portion of the vending machine. It is characterized by a container recovery structure.

[0015]

[Action]

 In the container collecting structure for the vending machine according to claim 1, for example, an empty container in which contents such as soft drinks, carbonated drinks, etc. are discharged is put into the container charging section provided in the upper part of the vending machine. , The space above the vending machine can be effectively used as a space for temporarily stocking empty containers. It has a larger storage capacity than the conventional can-filling box and can be loaded with a large number of containers until the collection time arrives.Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the containers from being left or thrown around the vending machine. It is possible to maintain a clean and hygienic condition without damaging the surrounding environment. Moreover, since it is only necessary to secure the installation space for the vending machine itself, the container loading section can be easily installed.

In the container collecting structure for the vending machine according to the second aspect, in addition to the operation according to the first aspect, since a recovery box is taken out above or on the side of the container input section to recover a large number of containers, Eliminating the work of removing the container loading part from the top of the vending machine, the work of collecting empty containers can be done easily and easily.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to a third aspect, in addition to the operation according to the second aspect, after the opening / closing door is opened, the recovery box is taken out along the bottom surface portion of the container inserting section. The traction force required to take out the collection box with a large number of containers is small, and the work can be done easily. In addition, since the recovery box is stored along the bottom surface of the container loading section, the storage work can be easily performed.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to a fourth aspect, in addition to the operation according to the second aspect, an opening / closing door attached to an upper edge portion of the entrance / exit is provided, for example, in a direction in which the collecting box is put in / out. On the other hand, by opening it so that it projects substantially horizontally, it is possible to prevent liquid such as rainwater and dew from entering the collection box when collecting the container, which serves as a rain shelter. Also, by opening the open / close door attached to the lower edge or side edge of the entrance / exit, when you take out the full collection box, the container protruding above the upper edge of the collection box must be at least the open / close door. It is possible to prevent contact and to collect the container without dropping it.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to a fifth aspect, in addition to the operation according to the first or the second aspect, the vending machine and the container inserting section are integrally fixed by a fixing means. It is possible to reliably prevent the container insertion part from rattling due to wind or vibration, or the container insertion part falling off from the upper part of the vending machine. The container loading section can be easily removed by simply releasing the fixing by the fixing means.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 6, in addition to the operation according to claim 1 or 2, the container falls outside by a wall part other than the charging side wall part of the container charging part. Can be reliably prevented, and the container is guided into the container loading section, so that the container can be loaded reliably. Also, by adjusting the height of the other walls, it is possible to set the height of the walls to the optimum height for preventing the container from falling according to the height of the vending machine.

The container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 7 discharges liquid such as rainwater and dew accumulated in the container input part and / or the bottom part of the recovery box in addition to the operation according to claim 1 or 2. Since it is discharged by hand, it is possible to prevent the inside from becoming dirty or dirty. In addition, it is possible to prevent the weight of the container input section and / or the collection box from becoming heavier due to the liquid, the collection box can be easily taken out, and the liquid can be reliably prevented from adhering to the operator.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 8, in addition to the operation according to claim 1 or 2, the display contents such as a print or a printed matter, for example, display contents such as a product name and an advertisement. Since the display is displayed on the outer surface of the container insertion portion, it is possible to easily read and confirm the display content, increase the transmission effect, and improve the sales power. Further, it may be displayed by a light emitting display means such as neon lights, electric decorations, electronic bulletin boards, etc., and it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the displayed contents at the time of cloudy weather or at night. The effect is large, and the same or more effective effects can be obtained.

In the container collecting structure for a vending machine according to a ninth aspect, in addition to the operation according to the first or second aspect, the container inserting portion is adjusted to be a size corresponding to the upper portion of the vending machine (for example, in the depth direction). Since the size of the vending machine differs depending on the manufacturer or model, the container loading part can be securely fixed to the upper part of the vending machine, and it can be attached to vending machines of each manufacturer and multiple models. Can be done easily.

[0024]

[Effect of the Invention] According to the present invention, since an empty container is loaded into the container loading section provided on the upper part of the vending machine, the space above the vending machine is used as a space for temporarily stocking the empty container. It can be used effectively. Since it has a larger storage capacity than the conventional can-filling box and can be loaded with a large number of containers until the collection time arrives, it is possible to reliably prevent the containers from being scattered around the vending machine. Therefore, the surrounding environment is not damaged, and a clean and hygienic condition can be maintained. Moreover, since the container loading part can be installed on the upper part of the already installed vending machine, there is no need to manufacture a new vending machine or change the design, and the cost required to install the container loading part is low. , Economical. Moreover, it is not necessary to provide a box for loading containers on or near the side of the vending machine, and it is only necessary to secure an installation space for the vending machine itself. You can easily find the installation location. In addition, the space on the side of the vending machine can be effectively utilized, and the number of installed vending machines can be increased and other vending machines can be easily installed.

Furthermore, since the collection box is taken out along the mounting surface inclined at an appropriate angle, the traction force when taking out the collection box into which a large number of containers have been put in is small, and the collection box extraction work and the storage work can be performed. Easy to do. Also, since the open / close door is open and fixed so as to project almost horizontally with respect to the direction in which the collection box is taken in and out, it is possible to prevent liquid such as rainwater and dew from entering the collection box, which serves as a rain shelter. In addition, when opening the open / close door attached to the lower edge or side edge of the entrance / exit, when taking out the full collection box, at least the container protruding above the peripheral edge of the top side of the collection box should be the open / close door. The contact can be prevented, and the container can be collected without dropping. Also, it is possible to reliably prevent the container from falling outside by the other wall parts except the charging side wall part, and since the container is guided into the container charging part, the container can be reliably charged. . In addition, by adjusting the heights of the other walls, it is possible to set the wall at a height that is optimal for preventing the container from falling according to the height of the vending machine.

Furthermore, since the container is collected by taking out the collection box above or to the side of the container loading unit, the work of removing the container loading unit from the upper part of the vending machine can be omitted, and the work of collecting an empty container can be performed. Easy and easy to do. In addition, since the container insertion part is integrally fixed to the upper part of the vending machine by the fixing means, for example, the container insertion part may rattle due to wind or vibration, or the container insertion part may drop from the upper part of the vending machine. It can be surely prevented.

In addition, since the liquid such as rainwater and dew accumulated in the container charging section and / or the bottom of the recovery box is discharged by the discharging means, it is possible to prevent the inside from becoming dirty and unclean. In addition, the container loading part and / or the recovery box is lighter by the weight of the liquid, and the recovery box can be easily taken out, and at the time of taking out, it is possible to reliably prevent the liquid from adhering to the operator. In addition, since the display contents such as the product name and advertisement are displayed on the outer surface of the container insertion part by the display means such as print or printed matter, it is easy to read and confirm the display contents, and the advertising effect is increased, Power can be improved. Further, it may be displayed by a light emitting type display means such as neon lights, an electric decoration, an electronic bulletin board, etc., and it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the displayed contents at the time of cloudy weather or at night, and the advertising effect is better than the above display method. Is large, and the same or more effective effects can be obtained.

[0028] In addition, since the container insertion part is expanded and contracted according to the size of the upper part of the vending machine, the container insertion part can be reliably fixed to the vending machines of different sizes. Can be easily attached to multiple types of vending machines.

[0029]

【Example】

 One embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The drawings show, as an example of a container, a container collecting structure for a vending machine used for collecting cans, and in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the container input box 1 which constitutes the structure of the present invention. Forms the box body 2 in a size and shape that is fitted to the outer surface of the upper portion of the vending machine 12, which will be described later. The inlet 2a is opened, the entrance 2b is formed on the front side so that the collection boxes 4 and 4 are allowed to enter and exit, and the opening / closing door 3 is attached to the entrance 2b so that it can be opened and closed. Inside the box body 2, there are arranged in parallel open-top-type collection boxes 4 and 4 formed in a size and shape into which the can container A is loaded. Moreover, the box body 2, the opening / closing door 3, and the recovery box 4 are formed or covered with a member such as synthetic resin or metal.

The box body 2 described above is a vending machine for selling cans A made of metal, resin, or glass in which liquid contents such as soft drinks, carbonated drinks, drinking water, tea, and liquor are enclosed. The size and shape corresponding to the upper portion of the vending machine 12 and the concave fitting portion 2c formed on the bottom surface side of the box body 2 are fitted to the outer surface of the upper portion of the vending machine 12. It is formed in a shape. As a first fixing example for mounting the box body 2, as shown in FIG. 5, after fitting the concave fitting portion 2c of the box body 2 to the upper outer surface of the vending machine 12, both sides of the concave fitting portion 2c are fitted. By fixing the fixing members 5 such as bolts and screws to the outer surface of the upper portion of the vending machine 12 through the mounting holes 2d formed in the edge portion, the fixing member 5 is fixed to the outer surface of the upper portion of the vending machine 12. The box body 2 can be integrally fixed. When the box body 2 is removed, the fixing by the fixing members 5 is released, so that the box body 2 can be easily removed.

Further, both side wall portions 2e, 2e of the box main body 2 are formed so as to be gradually higher from the front end side toward the rear end side, and the rear side wall portion 2f of the box main body 2 is connected to the wall portions 2e, 2e. It is formed at the same height as the rear end side to prevent the can container A thrown into the box body 2 from dropping to the rear side and both sides of the vending machine 12, and is stored in the box body 2. The can container A is introduced into the recovery boxes 4 and 4 and guided. On the display surface 6 formed on the upper front surface of the wall portion 2f and / or the central front surface of the opening / closing door 3, for example, the display contents such as the product name and the advertisement are directly printed, or the display contents are printed. By attaching or fixing the printed matter, it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the displayed contents, increase the advertising effect, and improve the sales power. Further, the display content may be directly printed on the display surface 6 formed on the outer flat surface portion of the walls 2e, 2e, or a sheet on which the display content is printed may be attached or fixed. Further, the display surface 6 may be illuminated by a light projector (not shown) such as a halogen lamp, and the same effects as those of the light emitting display 7 described later can be obtained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a light emitting display 7 such as a neon lamp, an electric decoration, or an electronic bulletin board is attached to the front surface of the upper end of the wall 2f and / or the central front surface of the opening / closing door 3. By displaying the above-mentioned display contents on the light-emitting display 7, it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the display contents in cloudy weather or at night, etc., and the advertising effect is greater than that of the above-mentioned display method. The effect of is obtained. Further, the light emitting display 7 may be attached to the display surface 6 formed on the outer flat surfaces of the walls 2e, 2e. The above-mentioned light-emitting display 7 is illuminated and displayed by electricity supplied from an internal power source such as a battery or an external power source.

In addition, a mounting plate 8 for mounting the collection boxes 4 and 4 in parallel is installed inside the box body 2, and the mounting surface of the mounting plate 8 faces from the rear end side to the front end side. It is installed at an angle that gradually decreases, and a topper 8a for locking the lower edge of the front end side of the collection box 4 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate 8 on the front end side. One or a large number of holes 8b for discharging liquid such as rainwater and dew that have been dripped on the mounting plate 8 are formed.

A liquid storage chamber 9 is formed in the lower portion of the mounting plate 8 for communicating with the hole 8b to temporarily store liquid, and the bottom surface of the liquid storage chamber 9 is moved from the front end side to the rear end side. The discharge hole 9a is formed so as to be gradually inclined toward the bottom, and a discharge hole 9a for discharging the liquid that has flowed down or is stored in the bottom surface of the liquid storage chamber 9 is formed at the rear end side of the liquid storage chamber 9. The drainage pipe 10 connected to 9a is piped along the side surface or the rear face of the vending machine 12, and is stored in the liquid storage chamber 9 to an appropriate drainage portion (not shown) such as a drainage groove or a sewer pipe. Drain the liquefied liquid.

As shown in FIG. 6, the opening / closing door 3 described above is formed in a size and shape that closes the entrance / exit 2b of the box body 2, and has long grooves 3b, 3 formed at both upper ends of the door body 3a. Shafts 2g, 2g projecting from the walls 2e, 2e of the box body 2 are slidably engaged with b. That is, when the shaft portions 2g, 2g are locked to the upper ends of the long grooves 3b, 3b, the opening / closing door 3 can be opened and closed in the vertical direction about the shaft portions 2g, 2g as fulcrums. After stopping the rotation of the opening / closing door 3 to an angle that makes it horizontal, the upper end of the opening / closing door 3 is slightly pushed between the walls 2e, 2e, and the shafts 2g, 2g are locked on the lower ends of the long grooves 3b, 3b. Then, by locking both side ends of the opening / closing door 3 to the projections 2h, 2h projecting from the walls 2e, 2e, the opening / closing door 3 is horizontally fixed in a state of protruding forward from the doorway 2b of the box body 2. When the collection box 4 is put in and taken out, it serves as a rain shield. Further, the opening / closing door 3 may be openably / closably connected to the left and right edges or the lower edge of the doorway 2b formed in the box body 2 by a hinge (not shown).

Further, when opening and closing the opening / closing door 3, as shown in FIG. 7, the closing lever 11 attached to the lower central edge of the front side of the door body 3a is slid in the vertical direction to move the box body 2 out. The opening / closing door 3 is fixed in a closed state by engaging with a groove 2i formed at the lower center edge of the entrance 2b. The opening / closing door 3 can be opened by releasing the locking by the closing lever 11. At the time of opening and closing, the handle 3c attached to the central portion of the front side of the door body 3 is held by hand and opened and closed vertically. Instead of the closing lever 11 described above, it may be fixed by a locking means such as a cylinder type, a dial type, a card type, an electronic lock type or a code input type.

The recovery box 4 described above is formed in a size and shape that allows the container body 2 and the entrance / exit 2b to be put in and out, and the entire upper surface of the collection box 4 allows the container A to be put therein. It is open to the public. In addition, a large number of holes 4a for discharging liquid such as rainwater and dew are formed on the entire bottom surface of the collection box 4, and a handle for holding the collection box 4 on the front and rear planes of the collection box 4. 4b and 4b are integrally formed or attached. Note that, for example, a collection bag (not shown) made of a synthetic resin having a discharge hole or excellent dischargeability may be previously laid inside the collection box 4.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vending machine 12 described above displays, on the upper part of the front side of the vending machine body 12a, a sample product formed in a size and shape corresponding to the can container A to be sold. The display section 12b for this purpose is provided, and a large number of selection switches 12c ... Are arranged below the display section 12b corresponding to the product samples displayed on the display section 12b. In addition, a bill insertion slot 12d for inserting bills, a coin insertion slot 12e for inserting coins, and a return lever for returning the inserted money or change at the front lower part of the vending machine body 12a. 12f, a return port 12g for returning the inserted money or change, and a container outlet 12h for taking out the can container A to be sold are provided.

The illustrated embodiment is configured as described above, and the container container A placed in the upper part of the vending machine 12 is loaded with the container container A and the container container A placed in the container container box 1 is described below. The work when collecting is explained. First, after inserting a bill into the bill insertion slot 12d of the vending machine 12 or inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 12e, the selection switch 12c ... Corresponding to the desired can container A is pressed to remove the liquid content. Purchase the enclosed canister A. After drinking the content liquid enclosed in the can container A, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, in the collection boxes 4 and 4 in the container insertion box 1 installed at the upper part of the vending machine 12, Since aluminum, steel, resin, and glass can containers A are put in at one time, or aluminum, steel, resin, and glass can containers A are put in, the surroundings of the vending machine 12 It is possible to prevent the can container A from being left unattended or thrown away, and it is possible to maintain a clean and hygienic state without damaging the surrounding environment. In addition, for example, a collection bag (not shown) made of a synthetic resin having a discharge hole or having excellent discharge property is previously laid inside the collection box 4, and the collection bag laid inside the collection box 3 (illustrated). The can container A 1 may be placed in (omitted).

Next, when recovering the empty can container A loaded in the container loading box 1, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the opening / closing door 3 attached to the entrance / exit 2b of the box body 2 is opened. After horizontally fixing the opening / closing door 3 so as to project forward, the front ends of the collection boxes 4 and 4 housed in the box body 2 are lifted slightly above the stopper 8a, and along the slope of the mounting plate 8. Since the collection boxes 4 and 4 are taken out forward, the traction force at the time of taking out is small, and the taking out work can be performed easily. The cans A ... Put in the recovery box 4 are replaced with a previously prepared bag or box for collection, and a large number of cans A ... are packed or collected in a boxed state. In addition, when the can container A is thrown into the collection bag (not shown) laid inside the collection box 4, the collection bag (not shown) laid inside the collection box 4 is closed at the time of taking out the container A. Since the can container A ... Is collected in the state of being packed in a bag, it is possible to save the labor and work of replacing the can container A.

Next, after collecting all the cans A ... Put in the collection boxes 4 and 4, the collection boxes 4 and 4 are stored in the box body 2 along the slope of the mounting plate 8, or A collection bag (not shown) is laid inside the collection box 4 and stored in the box body 2. The front ends of the collection boxes 4 and 4 are locked to the stopper 8a to prevent the protrusion. The collection work is completed by pulling out the opening / closing door 3 forward, rotating it downward, and closing the doorway 2b of the box body 2 with the opening / closing door 3. In the same manner, empty can containers A, which have been loaded into the recovery boxes 4 and 4 in the container loading box 1, are periodically collected. Further, on the display surface 6 of the wall portion 2f and / or the opening / closing door 3, for example, an aluminum input port, a steel input port, or the like, or a printed material on which the content is printed is mounted, or the content is displayed by the light-emitting display 7. By doing so, the can container A can be charged into the recovery boxes 4 and 4 housed in the container input box 1 separately from aluminum, steel, resin, and glass, and after recovery, The labor and work of separating the can container A can be saved, and the separate collection of the can container A can be easily performed.

As described above, since the empty can container A is loaded into the collection boxes 4 and 4 in the container loading box 1 provided on the upper part of the vending machine 12, the space above the vending machine 12 is emptied. It can be effectively used as a space for temporarily storing cans A. Since the storage capacity is larger than the conventional can-filling box, and a large number of cans A can be loaded until the collection time arrives, the cans A are scattered around the vending machine 12. It can be reliably prevented, the surrounding environment is not damaged, and a clean and hygienic condition can be maintained. Moreover, since the container insertion box 1 can be installed above the already installed vending machine 12, there is no need to manufacture a new vending machine 12 or change the design, and the container insertion box 1 is installed. It is economical and costly at times.

Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide a box for loading the can container A on or near the side of the vending machine 12, it is only necessary to secure an installation space for the vending machine 12 itself. 1 can be easily installed, and the installation place of the vending machine 12 can be easily found. In addition, the space on the side of the vending machine 12 can be effectively used, and the number of installed vending machines 12 can be increased and other vending machines 12 can be easily installed.

Furthermore, since the recovery box 4 is taken out from the container input box 1 and the can container A is recovered, the work of removing the container input box 1 is saved, and the operation of recovering the empty can container A is simple and easy. You can do it. Further, since the container charging box 1 is integrally fixed to the upper part of the vending machine 12 by the fixing members 5 ..., for example, the container charging box 1 rattles due to wind or vibration, and It is possible to reliably prevent the container insertion box 1 from falling off.

Furthermore, since the collection box 4 is taken out along the mounting plate 8 which is inclined at an appropriate angle, the traction force when taking out the collection box 4 into which a large number of cans A are put in can be small, and the collection box 4 can be taken out. 4 can be easily taken out and stored. Further, when the collection box 4 is put in or taken out, the opening / closing door 3 is horizontally fixed so as to project forward from the entrance 2b of the box body 2, so that liquid such as rainwater or dew does not enter the collection box 4. It can be prevented and it can act as a rain shield. Further, both side wall portions 2e, 2e and the rear side wall portion 2f of the box body 2 can surely prevent the can container A from dropping to the outside, and the can container A can be placed against the inside of the container insertion box 1. Since the loading guide is provided, the loading operation of the can container A can be reliably performed.

In addition, liquid such as rainwater and dew entering the container throw-in box 1 is dripped from the hole 4 a of the recovery box 4 and the hole 8 b of the mounting plate 8, and the liquid storage chamber 9 and the discharge pipe 10 Since it is discharged to the outside via the, it is possible to prevent the inside from becoming dirty and becoming unclean. In addition, the container input box 1 and / or the recovery box 4 become lighter by the weight of the liquid, so that the recovery box 4 can be easily taken out, and at the time of taking out, the liquid is surely prevented from adhering to the worker. You can Further, for example, by printing the display contents such as the product name and advertisement on the display surface 6 or by attaching the printed matter to the display surface 6, it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the display contents and increase the advertising effect. It is possible to improve sales power. It may also be displayed by a light-emitting display 7 such as neon lights, electric decorations, electronic bulletin boards, etc., and it is possible to easily confirm the reading of the displayed contents in the case of cloudy weather, nighttime, etc. Is large, and the same or more effective effects can be obtained.

In the embodiment, the two collection boxes 4 and 4 are accommodated in parallel in the container charging box 1. However, for example, as shown in FIG. When the can container A is collected, the opening / closing door 3 may be vertically opened / closed or left / right opened / closed with respect to the left and right entrances 2b, 2b. One of the open / close doors 3 is opened, and the one collection box 4 stored on the same side is taken out to collect the can container A, so that the other collection box 4 is surely prevented from protruding. Thus, the work of putting in and out the collection box 4 can be individually performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, one large collection box 4 may be housed in the container loading box 1, and a can container A made of aluminum, steel, resin or glass may be loaded, or Since the aluminum, steel, resin, and glass cans A, which are made of aluminum, are put together without separation, the large collection box 4 has a larger storage volume than the small collection box 4 described above. A large number of can containers A ... Can be collectively charged. In addition, it is possible to reduce the labor and time required for the collection work of the can container A, to extend the collection time and improve the work.

FIG. 10 shows a second fixing example in which the locking projections 13 formed on the upper side surface of the vending machine 12 are locked with the locking hooks 14 attached to the lower peripheral edge of the container loading box 1. After fitting the container insertion box 1 on the upper outer surface of the vending machine 12, the locking hook 14 is rotated in the locking direction (shown by the solid line in the figure) to lock the locking projection 13 and the locking hook 14. By locking and fixing the container and the container to each other, the container insertion box 1 can be integrally fixed to the vending machine 12, and the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained. Further, when the container insertion box 1 is removed, the locking hook 14 is rotated in the direction in which the locking is released (shown by an imaginary line in the figure) so that the locking projection 13 and the locking hook 14 are locked. Since it is released, the labor and work of fixing with the fixing members 5 such as bolts and screws as in the first embodiment can be omitted, and the work of mounting and removing the container loading box 1 can be easily performed. Further, for example, an elastic member (not shown) such as a coil spring or a leaf spring may urge the locking hook 14 to rotate in a direction in which the locking hook 13 is locked with respect to the locking projection 13. It is possible to reliably prevent the engagement with the stop hook 14 from being released, and only by fitting the container insertion box 1 on the upper part of the vending machine 12, the engagement protrusion 13 and the engagement hook 14 And are locked and fixed to each other.

FIG. 11 shows a third fixing example in which the locking claws 15 and the locking grooves 16 formed on the facing surfaces of the upper side surface of the vending machine 12 and the lower peripheral edge of the container insertion box 1 are locked to each other. Since the container insertion box 1 is fitted to the upper outer surface of the vending machine 12 and the locking claws 15 and the locking grooves 16 formed on the mutually opposing surfaces are locked and fixed to each other, The container input box 1 can be integrally fixed, and the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained. Further, when the container throwing box 1 is removed, the lower peripheral edge of the container throwing box 1 is flexed outwardly against elasticity and the locking between the locking claw 15 and the locking groove 16 is released. In addition, the work of attaching and removing the container loading box 1 can be easily performed. The locking groove 16 may be formed on the upper side surface of the vending machine 12, and the locking claw 15 may be formed on the lower peripheral edge of the container loading box 1.

FIG. 12 shows a fourth fixing example in which a sheet-like adhesive material 17 is attached to the fitting surface of the vending machine 12 and the container insertion box 1, and the adhesive material 17 is, for example, The peelable adhesive member (not shown) such as double-sided tape or adhesive forms the adhesive force necessary to fix the container loading box 1 to the vending machine 12, and the upper outer surface of the vending machine 12 is formed. When the container throwing box 1 is fitted to the container, the vending machine 12 and the container throwing box 1 are integrally fixed by the adhesive force of the adhesive body 17, and the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained. You can Further, when the container throwing box 1 is removed, the container throwing box 1 is forcibly separated against the adhesive force of the adhesive body 17, so that the attaching work and the removing work of the container throwing box 1 can be easily performed.

FIG. 13 shows a fifth fixing example in which the magnets 18 mounted on the fitting surfaces of the vending machine 12 and the container insertion box 1 attract and fix each other, and the magnet 18 is made of an attractable metal. Excited to the strength required to fix the container loading box 1 to the vending machine 12, when the container loading box 1 is fitted to the upper outer surface of the vending machine 12, the magnetic force of the magnet 18 automatically sells it. The machine 12 and the container insertion box 1 are integrally fixed, and the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. In addition, when the container loading box 1 is removed, the container loading box 1 is forcibly separated against the attractive force of the magnet 17, so that the container loading box 1 can be easily attached and detached.

FIG. 14 shows a sixth fixing example in which the container insertion box 1 is expanded and contracted according to the size (depth) of the vending machine 12, and the box main body 2 constituting the container insertion box 1 is attached to the front part. It is divided into a frame body 18 and a rear frame body 19, and both side wall portions 18a, 18a formed in the front frame body 18 and both side wall portions 19a, 19a formed in the rear frame body 19 are slidably superposed, Through the upper and lower slide holes 19b, 19b formed in the wall portions 19a, 19a of the rear frame body 19, fixed members 20, such as bolts and screws, are fixed to the wall portions 18a, 18a of the front frame body 18. By screwing, the front and rear frame bodies 18, 19 are tightened and fixed at arbitrary depth intervals. Since the fixation by the fixing members 20 is released and the front and rear frames 18 and 19 are adjusted to be expanded and contracted at a depth interval fitted to the upper outer surface of the vending machine main body 12a which constitutes the vending machine 12, The container collection box 1 can be securely fixed to the vending machines 12 of different types, and can be easily attached to the vending machines 12 of each maker and a plurality of models. Moreover, the container collection box 1 is fixed to the vending machine 12 by the first to fifth fixing means. Further, the box body 2 may be provided so as to be able to be expanded and contracted in the left and right directions according to the width of the vending machine 12.

FIG. 15 shows another mounting state in which the lower edge portion of the opening / closing door 3 is connected to the lower edge portion of the doorway 2b formed in the box body 2 by the hinge 3d so as to be able to open and close up and down. By removing the upper edge side wall portion, the inlet 2a and the inlet 2b are continuously opened. That is, when taking out the full collection box 4 into which a large number of cans A have been loaded, the cans A ... protruding above the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the collection box 4 are located on the upper edge side wall and the opening / closing side of the entrance / exit 2b. The can container A can be collected without dropping, without coming into contact with the door 3. Further, the opening / closing door 3 may be attached to the both side edges or the one side edge of the entrance / exit 2b so that the door 3 can be opened / closed in the left / right direction or the one side can be opened / closed.

FIG. 16 shows another example in which the wall portions 2e, 2e and the wall portion 2f of the box body 2 are provided so that their heights can be adjusted. The walls are different from the lower side wall portions 2j, 2j constituting the box body 2. The portions 2e, 2e are vertically movable, and the wall 2f is vertically movable with respect to the rear lower side wall 2k. The walls 2e, 2f are formed with slide holes 21 ... Fixing members 22 such as bolts and screws are screwed onto the outer surfaces of the portions 2j and 2k, and the wall portions 2e and 2f are attached to be adjustable up and down to an arbitrary height. That is, since the fixing by the fixing members 22 ... Is released and the wall portions 2e, 2e, 2f of the box body 2 are vertically adjusted to an arbitrary height, the can container A is dropped according to the height of the vending machine 12. The walls 2e, 2e, 2f can be set to a height that is optimum for blocking, and the can container A can be reliably prevented from falling to the outside of the box body 2. Moreover, since the can container A is guided into the collection boxes 4 and 4 in the box body 2, the can container A can be reliably inserted.

FIG. 17 shows another example in which the lower edge of the wall 4 c is connected to the lower edge of the short side of the collection box 4 by the hinge 4 d so as to be able to open and close vertically. In the case of recovering the empty can container A ..., after opening the wall 4c, the recovery bag B made of resin or paper is kept open with the mouth thereof close to the open side of the recovery box 4, or The mouth of the collection bag B is covered on the open side of the collection box 4. Then, the collection box 4 is tilted so that the open side becomes lower, and the cans A ... Put in the collection box 4 are put into the collection bag B made of resin or paper. A can be prevented from dropping, and the work of putting a large number of cans A ... into the collection bag B can be easily performed. Alternatively, the wall portion 4c of the recovery box 4 may be removed and the can container A may be loaded.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the container of the present invention corresponds to the can container A of the embodiment, and the same applies to the vending machine 12 hereinafter. The container input part corresponds to the container input box 1, the mounting surface corresponds to the mounting plate 8, and the fixing means is the concave fitting part 2c, the fixing member 5, the locking projection 13, the locking hook 14, The locking claw 15, the locking groove 16, the adhesive body 17 The discharging means corresponds to the hole 4a of the recovery box 4, the hole 8b of the mounting plate 8, the liquid storage chamber 9 and the discharge hole 9a, and the discharge pipe 10. The display means corresponds to the display surface 6 and the light emitting display 7, but the invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the container loading box 1 is used for the work of collecting the metal can container A. However, for example, a bottle formed of synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene or glass. It can also be applied to the work of collecting a mold container, and the application is not limited to the can container A of the embodiment.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a state in which a container insertion box is installed on the upper part of a vending machine.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an installed state and an internal structure of a container charging box.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an opened / closed state of the open / close door and a stored state of the collection box.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a light emitting display is attached to a display surface of a container throwing box.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an essential part showing a first fixing example of fixing by a fixing member.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which an opening / closing door is attached to an upper edge portion of the entrance / exit.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a closed structure of an opening / closing door.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state in which the left and right doors are attached so as to be independently opened and closed.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example in which one recovery box is stored in the container input box.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a second fixing example in which a locking hook is locked to a locking protrusion.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a third fixing example in which a locking claw is locked in a locking groove.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a fourth fixing example in which an adhesive body is used for adhesive fixation.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a fifth fixing example in which a magnet is used for attraction and fixing.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing a sixth fixing example for expanding / contracting and fixing the container charging box.

FIG. 15 is a side view showing another attachment state in which the opening / closing door is attached to the lower edge portion of the entrance / exit.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing another example in which the height of the wall of the box body is adjustable.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing another example in which the wall of the collection box is openably provided.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A ... Can container 1 ... Container loading box 2 ... Box body 2a ... Loading port 2b ... Entry / exit 2c ... Recessed fitting part 2e, 2f ... Wall part 3 ... Open / close door 4 ... Recovery box 4a ... Hole part 5 ... Fixing member 6 ... Display surface 7 ... Light emitting type display 8 ... Mounting plate 8b ... Hole 9 ... Liquid storage chamber 9a ... Discharge hole 10 ... Discharge pipe 12 ... Vending machine 13 ... Locking protrusion 14 ... Locking hook 15 ... Locking claw 16 ... Locking groove 17 ... Adhesive body 18, 19 ... Frame body

Claims (9)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A container collecting structure for a vending machine, comprising a container loading section for loading an empty container from which the content has been discharged, on an upper part of a vending machine for selling a container in which the content is enclosed. 2. An input port for inputting a container into the container input part is formed in the upper part of the container input part, and the container is input into the container input part corresponding to the input port. The container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein an upper open type collecting box formed to have a size is provided so as to be able to be taken in and out. 3. A container on which a container for loading and unloading the recovery box is formed on a side of the container loading unit, and an opening / closing door is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the port, and on which the recovery box is placed. The container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the mounting surface in the input portion is inclined at an angle that gradually decreases toward the entrance / exit side. 4. An opening / closing door for opening / closing the collection box is formed on a side portion of the container insertion portion, and an opening / closing door is provided at an edge portion of the opening / closing opening so as to be opened / closed vertically or opened / closed horizontally. The container collection structure for the vending machine described in 2. 5. The opposing portion between the vending machine and the container charging section,
The container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fixing means for integrally fixing the container charging section to the vending machine. 6. The wall part other than the charging side wall part of the container charging part is formed at a height that prevents the container from falling outside the container charging part or is provided so that the height can be adjusted. 1 or 2
Container collection structure for the described vending machine. 7. The container charging section and / or the bottom of the collection box,
The container collection structure for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a discharge means for discharging the liquid accumulated at the bottom. 8. A container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising display means for displaying contents on the outer surface of the container charging section. 9. The container collecting structure for a vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the container charging section is provided so as to be capable of expanding and contracting so as to have a size corresponding to an upper portion of the vending machine.