JP3049676U - Dummy body for vending machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with correction) [Problem] A product display label can be easily attached to and detached from a dummy body frame with a minimum number of necessary members, and further, the product display label can be attached to the dummy body frame. To provide a low-cost dummy for a vending machine and a product display label attaching member that can firmly hold the product. SOLUTION: Meniscus plates 18 and 19 having a pair of upper and lower bent portions 16 and 17 are provided on a dummy body frame 10, and a pair of left and right sides of a light transmitting hole 13 is locked by a pair of left and right sides. The holding portions 20 and 21 are formed by projecting the right and left side end portions to the inside of the light transmitting hole 13 by a very small width in a direction facing each other over substantially the entire region so as to form a corner portion. 11 and a flat product display label 1
2. Alternatively, the curved product display label itself is inserted into the light transmission hole 13 from the back side of the dummy body frame 10 beyond the holding portions 20 and 21.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention relates to canned or bottled beverages such as juice, coffee, and beer, or to dummy bodies equipped in vending machines for unmanned sales of cigarettes and dry batteries.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For example, on the front of a vending machine for various beverages, a dummy body is displayed in place of the actual product to be sold. A product display label is attached from the front side on a curved surface formed on the front surface of the dummy body frame, and both right and left ends of the product display label are inserted into the slit. (2) The dummy body frame A pair of upper and lower meniscus plates are provided at the upper and lower ends of a light transmitting hole formed in the body, and the upper and lower ends of the product display label are sandwiched between the pair of meniscus plates and a cover member having a size covering these meniscus plates. A configuration in which the left and right ends of the product display label are inserted into slits formed in the dummy body frame; and (3) the left and right ends of the product display label are inserted into vertical grooves formed in the dummy body frame. Folding of a pair of upper and lower meniscus (4) The upper and lower ends of the product display label are brought into contact with the outer sides of the bent portions of the pair of upper and lower meniscuses, and the product display is made. The left and right ends of the label are positioned to the back side of the dummy body frame via holes for light transmission, and a curved transparent member is brought into contact with the product display label so that the product display label is in contact with the transparent member. Japanese Patent Application No. Hei 5-61780 proposes a construction in which the sheet is sandwiched between bent portions.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the holding structures shown in the above (1) and (3), since only the left and right ends of the product display label are inserted into the slits and vertical grooves, external factors (for example, exceeding 100 ° C. under hot weather) Room temperature, humidity, ultraviolet light, etc., plus / minus wind pressure generated in the dummy display room when the front door provided with the dummy display room is opened and closed to replace part of the vending machine products, etc. In the presence of ()), the product label may be easily deformed, or the holding of the product label may become unstable, and the product label may drop off from the holding position of the dummy frame. In addition, in the holding structures shown in the above (1) to (4), it is necessary to form the product display label in consideration of the mounting allowance at the left and right ends of the product display label. When using a display that is printed on a film or sheet, the cost is increased by the amount of the above-mentioned mounting, and it is necessary to perform special processing of the plastic in order to obtain a mounting allowance for a special shape such as a key. There is. Further, in the holding structure shown in the above (2), there is a problem that separate members such as two upper and lower lid members are required to sandwich the upper and lower ends of the product display label with the meniscus.

[0004] This invention can achieve a reduction in the depth of the dummy body exhibition room and thereby a further slimming of the vending machine, and also makes it unnecessary to replace the entire dummy body to change the pattern of the product display label. In addition to simplifying the workability at the time of project change and planning change, the product display label can be easily attached to and detached from the dummy body frame with the minimum number of necessary members. An object of the present invention is to provide a dummy body for a vending machine which can be firmly held in a frame body and which is inexpensive.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the following first to fourth inventions are proposed.

That is, the first invention is a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions which are bent at upper and lower ends of the hole in directions facing each other. A left and right side edge of the light transmitting hole in a direction facing each other over substantially the entire region so as to form a pair of right and left locking corners with the left and right side edge portions of the light transmitting hole. A dummy frame having a holding portion formed by projecting into the light transmitting hole by an extremely small width; and a light transmitting portion extending from the back side of the dummy body frame beyond the holding portion. A transparent member having a curved surface shape, which is inserted into the hole, and is held by the dummy body frame in a state where the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends are respectively in contact with the bent portion and the locking corner portion; With the transparent member attached to the curved surface portion on the back side, Both are flat product display labels which are inserted from the back side of the dummy body frame beyond the holding portion into the holes for light transmission, and movement of the right and left ends is restricted by the holding portion. The dummy frame is fitted and locked at the upper end and the lower end on the back side with the upper edge and the lower edge of a light transmission opening provided in a panel to which the dummy frame is fixed. There is provided a dummy body (see FIGS. 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9) for a vending machine, characterized in that the dummy body has a concave locking piece.

In a second aspect, a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions which are bent in directions facing each other are provided at the upper and lower ends of the hole. The meniscus is provided, and the left and right side edges are formed in substantially opposite directions so as to form a pair of right and left locking corners with the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by protruding into the inside of the light transmission hole by a width, and a light transmission hole extending from the back side of the dummy body frame beyond the holding portion. A curved product display label which is inserted and held by the dummy body frame with the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends abutting the bent portion and the locking corner portion, respectively, and further comprising the dummy The body frame is attached to the upper and lower ends on the back side, A dummy body for a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an upper edge and a lower edge of an opening for light transmission provided on a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. 6 (see FIG. 6).

In a third aspect of the invention, a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions which are bent in directions facing each other are provided at the upper and lower ends of the hole. The meniscus is provided, and the left and right side edges are formed in substantially opposite directions so as to form a pair of right and left locking corners with the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by projecting into the light transmitting hole by a width, and a curved surface portion, and corresponding to the meniscus at the upper end and the lower end of the curved surface portion, respectively. And an upper lid and a lower lid which are inserted into the hole for light transmission from the back side of the dummy body frame beyond the holding portion, and are inserted into the bent portion and the corner portion for locking. The top and bottom edges and the left and right edges of the curved surface The upper cover and the lower cover are each covered with a product display label held by the dummy body frame in a state of being covered by the upper meniscus and the lower meniscus, respectively, and further, the dummy body frame is provided on the rear side thereof. At the upper end and the lower end, there are provided concave engaging pieces which are fitted and engaged with upper and lower edges of a light transmitting opening provided on a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. Provided is a dummy body for a vending machine (see FIG. 7).

In a fourth aspect, a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions which are bent in directions facing each other are provided at upper and lower ends of the hole. The meniscus is provided, and the left and right side edges are formed in substantially opposite directions so as to form a pair of right and left locking corners with the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by projecting into the hole for light transmission by a width, and a light-transmitting light passing through the holding portion from the back side of the dummy body frame in a curved shape. And the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends of the curved surface portion are held by the dummy body frame in contact with the bent portion and the locking corner portion, respectively. And / or sale by direct printing of pictures and characters on the back The dummy body frame is formed of a transparent member on which a product to be sold is displayed, and the dummy body frame is provided on an upper end and a lower end on a back side thereof, and a light provided on a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. A dummy body for a vending machine, characterized in that it has a concave locking piece that fits and locks on an upper edge and a lower edge of a transmission opening.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below. However, this invention is not limited by it.

FIGS. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention, which is composed of a dummy frame 10, a transparent member 11, and a product display label 12. FIG.

In FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, reference numeral 1 denotes a front door which is openably and closably provided for replenishing goods to the vending machine 50, and a plurality of dummy bodies 2 are displayed above the front door. An exhibition room 3 is provided. A push button 4 for selecting a product is provided in the middle row in association with each dummy body 2, and a product outlet 5 is provided below the front door 1. ing. Reference numeral 6 denotes a cash slot, 7 denotes a change port, and 8 denotes an operation lever for returning money.

A panel 9 serving as a mounting surface of the dummy body 2 is provided inside the exhibition room 3. The panel 9 has an opening 9a for transmitting light at a position where the dummy body 2 is mounted. The openings 9a for light transmission are all of the same size, and by changing the height H of a hole 13 for light transmission (described later) 13 of the dummy frame 10, the size of various products can be increased. The product display label 12 according to the size is configured to be held by the dummy body frame 10. That is, the openings 9a for transmitting light are formed in a size and a shape corresponding to the maximum shape of the dummy body 2 to be displayed, and all the openings 9a have the same shape and size. The dummy body 2 is illuminated from behind by an illumination light source 14 disposed on the back side of the panel 9.

The dummy body frame 10 is formed by injection molding of an opaque white synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic or the like having heat resistance and weather resistance (which blocks the illumination light from the illumination light source 14). A flat frame member 15, a light transmitting hole 13 provided in the frame member 15, and a pair of upper and lower meniscuses provided to protrude from the upper and lower ends of the hole 13 to the front side. Holders 20 and 21 (see FIG. 5) which form a pair of left and right locking corners A and B with right and left ends 23a and 23b of the light transmitting hole 13 respectively. ing.

Further, the meniscus plates 18 and 19 have a pair of upper and lower bent portions 16 and 17 at upper and lower ends of the hole 13 for light transmission, which are bent in directions facing each other. Further, the holding portions 20 and 21 are arranged such that the right and left side end portions 23a and 23b of the light transmitting hole 13 are disposed inside the light transmitting hole 13 by a very small width C in a direction facing each other over substantially the entire area. It is formed to protrude.

The transparent member 11 has a curved surface, and is formed of a transparent heat-resistant and weather-resistant synthetic resin material (transmitting illumination light from the illumination light source 14) such as polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and acrylic. The curved surface S is formed into a crescent-shaped or substantially semicircular cross-section by molding. The transparent member 11 is inserted into the light transmitting hole 13 from the back side of the dummy body frame 10 beyond the holding portions 21 and 22.

After insertion, the upper end m of the transparent member 11 is inserted into the bent portion 16 of the meniscus 18 and the lower end n of the transparent member 11 is inserted into the bent portion 17 of the meniscus 19 (see FIG. 5). The dummy member 10 is held in contact with the left end M of the transparent member 11 at the corner portion A for locking and the left end N of the transparent member 11 at the corner portion B for locking.

The product display label 12 is in the form of a film or a sheet for displaying a product to be sold. For example, a plastic film or sheet is printed with a picture, a character or the like for displaying the product to be sold. Thus, a flat display body corresponding to a part of the real thing can be used. If necessary, the film or sheet for specifying the shape of the product to be sold may be formed into a specific shape such as unevenness by molding. The display change / update of the dummy body can be performed by replacing only the used label. Therefore, the present invention is also advantageous in terms of economy, convenience, and lightness and size of vending machines.

Then, with the product display label 12 attached to the curved surface S on the back side of the transparent member 11, the transparent member 11 and the rear side of the dummy body frame 10 pass through the holding portions 21, 22 from the back side of the dummy body frame 10 for light transmission. The product display label 12 can be held by the dummy body frame 10 simply by inserting it into the hole 13. In this case, the left and right ends J and K of the product display label 12 abut on the holding portions 20 and 21 to restrict the left and right movement of the product display label 12, while the ribs 27 and 27 formed on the meniscuses 18 and 19 are restricted. The upper and lower ends P and Q of the product display label 12 abut on each other, whereby the vertical movement of the product display label 12 is restricted, so that even if the size of the product display label 12 is slightly varied, the product display label is not affected. The setting of 12 is good.

As shown in FIG. 3, meniscus plates 18 and 19 are formed in a tapered shape in a direction facing each other to facilitate removal of the mold during injection molding of dummy body frame 10. ing.

Further, the upper and lower ends of the dummy frame 10 are provided at the upper end and lower end on the back side thereof with the upper and lower edges of a light transmission opening 9 a provided in the panel 9 to which the dummy frame 10 is fixed. The rim has concave locking pieces 29, 29 that fit and lock. The concave locking piece 29 is preferably of a shape that can be easily fitted and locked to the upper and lower edges of the light transmission opening 9a and that can be easily released. And a locking piece having a substantially V-shaped vertical cross section and a locking piece having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section.

In this embodiment, the flat product display label 12 is bent in accordance with the shape of the transparent member 11, and is bent on the curved surface S on the back side of the transparent member 11. By simply inserting the product display label 12 together with the transparent member 11 into the dummy body frame 10 by simply inserting the product display label 12 together with the transparent member 11 from the back side of the dummy body frame 10 beyond the holding portions 21 and 22 from the back side of the dummy body frame 10, And it can be firmly held.

That is, external factors (for example, a room temperature exceeding 100 ° C. under the sun, humidity, ultraviolet rays, etc., and a front surface provided with a dummy display room for partially replacing vending machine products, etc.) When the door is opened and closed, the product display label is easily deformed in the presence of the positive / negative wind pressure that occurs in the dummy display room, or the product display label becomes unstable and the product from the holding position of the dummy frame becomes unstable. It is possible to eliminate the possibility that the display label may fall off.

In addition, there is no need to consider the mounting margin of the product display label, and a simple product display label can be used, which is economical.

Further, it is possible to easily attach / detach the product display label 12 to / from the dummy body frame 10 with the minimum necessary number of members.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention comprising a dummy body frame 10 and a crescent-shaped or substantially semicircular cross-section 12a in advance. In FIG. 6, the same components as those used in FIGS. 1 to 5 are the same or equivalent.

In this case, the product display label 12 a has a crescent-shaped cross section or a substantially semicircular curved surface, and extends from the back side of the dummy body frame 10 beyond the holding portions 20 and 21 to the dummy body frame 10. are inserted into the hole 13 for transmitting light, the bent portions 16, 17 and the locking for angle portion a of the meniscus 18 and 19, the B, upper and lower ends R, S ₁ and the right and left ends E, F abutment respectively In this state, it can be held by the dummy body frame 10.

Note that a flat edge may be provided over at least the entire left and right ends E and F of the product display label 12a to function as a reinforcing flange to prevent the product display label 12a from being deformed. In particular, when producing product display labels using thin films at low cost, in the molding and punching process, the flat edges are provided to stabilize the dimensions, and furthermore, the shape collapses from storage to use, The disadvantage such as leakage of illumination light can be prevented by providing the flat edge.

FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention comprising a dummy body frame 10 and a crescent-shaped or substantially semicircular cross-section 12b in advance. In FIG. 7, the same reference numerals as those used in FIGS. 1 to 6 are the same or equivalent.

In this case, the commodity display label 12b has a crescent-shaped or substantially semicircular curved surface portion V in cross section, and upper and lower ends X and Y of the curved surface portion V correspond to the meniscus plates 18 and 19, respectively. It has an upper lid 30 and a lower lid 31, and is inserted into the light transmitting hole 13 of the dummy body frame 10 from the rear side of the dummy body frame 10 beyond the holding portions 20 and 21, and the meniscus plate 18, The upper and lower ends X and Y and the left and right ends Z and U of the curved surface portion V abut against the bent portions 16 and 17 and the locking corner portions A and B, respectively. It can be held by the dummy body frame 10 while being covered by the upper meniscus 18 and the lower meniscus 19. When a flat edge is provided over the entire area of the left and right ends Z and U of the product display label 12b, the edge and the upper lid 30 and the lower lid 31 reliably prevent the product display label 12b from being deformed. Can be done.

FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention in which a tongue piece 33 for taking out a label is provided integrally with the product display label 12 at the center position of the upper end P of the product display label 12 constituting the first embodiment. An embodiment will be described.

FIG. 9 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention in which a tongue piece 34 for taking out a label is provided integrally with the product display label 12 at a position above the left end J of the product display label 12 constituting the first embodiment. An embodiment will be described. In this case, while the product display label 12 is held, the tongue piece 34 is in a state of being bent inward as shown by a two-dot chain line.

Further, as a modification of the present invention, a product in which a product to be sold is displayed on the front and / or back surface of the transparent member 11 used in the first embodiment by direct printing of a picture, a character, or the like. And a dummy body held by the dummy body frame 10.

[0034]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the dummy frame is provided with a meniscus having a pair of upper and lower bent portions, and furthermore, a pair of right and left locking portions is provided with the left and right end portions of the light transmitting hole. In order to form a corner portion, the holding portion is formed by protruding the inside of the light transmitting hole by a very small width in the direction facing each other over substantially the entire region so as to form a corner portion, so that the transparent member and A flat product display label or a curved product display label itself is held in the dummy body frame by simply inserting the product display label from the back side of the dummy body frame into the light transmission hole beyond the holding part. it can.

That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily attach / detach the product display label to / from the dummy body frame with the minimum necessary number of members. It is possible to provide an inexpensive dummy body for a vending machine that can firmly hold the body.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine in which a main part is taken out and exploded.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the dummy body frame in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration explanatory view showing a holding state of a transparent member and a product display label on a dummy body frame in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a modification of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing another modified example of the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... Dummy body, 9 ... Panel, 9a ... Opening for light transmission, 1
0: dummy frame, 11: transparent member, 12: product display label, 13: hole for light transmission, 14: illumination light source, 15: flat frame member, 16, 17: pair of upper and lower bent portions, 18 , 1
9, a pair of upper and lower meniscuses, 23a, 23b, left and right end portions, 20, 21, holding portions, 29, 29, concave locking pieces,
A, B: A pair of left and right locking corners.

Claims (13)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A meniscus having a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions bent at upper and lower ends of the hole in directions facing each other. And the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole form a pair of right and left locking corners so as to form a pair of left and right locking corners over a substantially entire area. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by projecting inside the transmission hole, and inserted into the light transmission hole beyond the holding portion from the back side of the dummy body frame, A curved transparent member that is held by the dummy body frame with the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends abutting on the bent portion and the locking corner portion, respectively, and on the curved surface portion on the back side of the transparent member. With the transparent member attached to the back side of the dummy body frame A flat product display label that is inserted into the light transmitting hole beyond the holding portion and the movement of the left and right ends is restricted by the holding portion, and further, the dummy body frame has a back surface. The upper end and the lower end of the side have a concave locking piece that fits and locks on an upper edge and a lower edge of a light transmission opening provided on a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. Dummy body for vending machines. 2. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the transparent member has a crescent-shaped cross section or a substantially semicircular curved surface. 3. A meniscus having a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions bent at opposite ends in upper and lower ends of the hole. And the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole form a pair of right and left locking corners so as to form a pair of left and right locking corners over a substantially entire area. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by projecting inside the transmission hole, and inserted into the light transmission hole beyond the holding portion from the back side of the dummy body frame, A curved product display label which is held by the dummy body frame with the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends abutting on the bent portion and the locking corner portion, respectively, further comprising the dummy body frame. The dummy body frame is fixed to the upper end and lower end on the back side. A dummy body for a vending machine, characterized in that the dummy body has a concave locking piece that fits and locks on an upper edge and a lower edge of a light transmission opening provided in a panel to be formed. 4. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the commodity display label has a curved surface in a crescent shape or a substantially semicircular cross section. 5. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the product display label has a flat edge at least over the entire left and right end portions. 6. A meniscus having a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions bent at opposite ends in upper and lower ends of the hole. And the right and left side edges of the light transmitting hole are formed with a very small width in a direction facing each other over substantially the entire region so as to form a pair of right and left locking corners. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by protruding inside the transmission hole, and having a curved surface portion, and upper and lower lids having a shape corresponding to the meniscus at the upper end and the lower end of the curved surface portion, respectively. It has a lid, is inserted into the hole for light transmission beyond the holding portion from the back side of the dummy body frame, the bent portion and the locking corner portion, the upper and lower ends of the curved surface portion and The left and right ends abut, respectively, and the upper and lower lids are A product display label held on the dummy body frame in a state of being covered by the upper meniscus and the lower meniscus, respectively, and further, the dummy body frame has an upper end portion and a lower end portion on the back side thereof. Characterized in that the dummy body frame has a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an upper edge and a lower edge of an opening for light transmission provided on a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. body. 7. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 6, wherein the curved surface portion of the product display label is formed in a crescent shape or a substantially semicircular cross section. 8. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 6, wherein the commodity display label has a flat edge portion over at least the entire left and right end portions of the curved surface portion. 9. A dummy for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a display body in which a picture or a character is printed on a plastic film or sheet is used as said product display label. body. 10. A dummy display frame and / or a transparent member corresponding to the size of various products are held on the dummy frame by changing the height of the light transmitting hole of the dummy frame. The dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the dummy body is configured to perform the following. 11. A meniscus having a flat frame member, a light transmitting hole provided in the frame member, and a pair of upper and lower bent portions bent at opposite ends in upper and lower ends of the hole. And the left and right side edges of the light transmitting hole form a pair of right and left locking corners so as to form a pair of left and right locking corners over a substantially entire area. A dummy body frame having a holding portion formed by protruding inside the transmission hole, and a curved surface shape, the light transmission hole passing over the holding portion from the back side of the dummy body frame to the light transmission hole. The upper and lower ends and the left and right ends of the curved surface portion are inserted into and held by the dummy body frame with the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends of the curved surface portion abutting against the bent portion and the locking corner portion, respectively. The product to be sold is displayed by direct printing of pictures, characters, etc. Further, the dummy body frame is provided at the upper end and the lower end on the back side of the dummy body frame above a light transmission opening provided in a panel to which the dummy body frame is fixed. A dummy body for a vending machine, comprising a concave locking piece fitted and locked to an edge and a lower edge. 12. The vending machine according to claim 11, wherein the transparent member has a crescent-shaped cross section or a substantially semicircular curved surface. 13. The dummy frame according to claim 11, wherein a height of the light transmitting hole of the dummy frame is changed to hold the transparent member corresponding to the size of various products on the dummy frame. A dummy body for a vending machine according to claim 12.