JP3071355U - Product sample - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] The present invention provides a product sample which is inexpensive and extremely easy to transport, install and replace. SOLUTION: The product sample 1 is made of one flexible sheet.
Is made. On the left side 9 of the product sample 1, insertion portions 11a and 11b and a lock portion 15 are provided. In the right side 29 of the product sample 1, insertion ports 21a to 25b are provided. The whole is bent into a cylindrical shape. On the surface of the product sample 1, a photograph of the actual product is printed as a bottle design 37 with optical transparency.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a structure of a product sample displayed on a door portion of a vending machine, and more particularly to a product sample which shortens a creation time and reduces a creation cost and further enhances a purchase motivation.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a number of vending machines that sell beverages unattended are installed on streets and the like. Generally, these vending machines have a sample of the products displayed on the front of the machine so that buyers can identify the products sold by the vending machines. FIG. 9 shows a simplified view of the front of the vending machine. A box-shaped showcase 501 is provided on the front of the machine of the vending machine 500, and the front of the showcase is covered with a transparent hard plastic such as an acrylic plate.

[0005] The inside of the showcase 501 is generally partitioned into a plurality of display shelves 503a and 503b having one to four tiers. Then, on each of the display shelves 503a and 503, a sample of a beverage to be stored and sold in the vending machine 500 is displayed. That is, if a beverage product made of cans is stored and sold in the vending machine 500, a can sample 505 having the same outer shape, decoration, and pattern as the beverage can product is displayed in the showcase 501. Have been. Then, the can samples 505 are illuminated by a lighting device such as a fluorescent lamp stored in the inside of the showcase 501, so that they can be used for identification of consumers.

[0004] Therefore, parts related to the consumer's willingness to purchase, such as the appearance and color of the can sample 505, play a very important role, and higher consideration is required when installing vending machines. In other words, the can sample 505 is made bright and clearly visible to give consumers a feeling of cleanliness and coolness and stimulate their willingness to eat and drink.

[0005] By the way, in the vending machine 500, not only can products such as the can sample 505 but also bottle (plastic bottles, plastic bottles, bottles) type soft drinks may be sold. In this case, since the sales sample is a bottle type sample 507 (see FIGS. 9 and 10), the outer shape is naturally made in a bottle shape. FIG. 10 shows an example of the bottle type sample 507.

As shown in FIG. 10, a bottle type sample 507 is a sample of a product, and is therefore similar to a sold product. It is made in the same shape and dimensions as. Moreover, the outer peripheral surface of the bottle type sample 507 is curved in the same manner as the outer shape curve of the actual product. Further, on the label portion 509, the same product name, trade name, trademark, or the like as the actual product is displayed and printed.

The same color as the actual beverage substance contained in the actual product is painted on the body 511 of the bottle type sample 507. That is, if the cola is packed in the actual product, the same color (black or dark blue) as the cola is applied to the body 511.

[0008]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, the bottle type sample 507 made in such a bottle shape is large and bulky in external dimensions due to its large content. In other words, the height and width dimensions of the bottle type sample 507 are often made to be the same size as the actual product. This is considered to be due to the following reasons. In other words, it is conceivable to make the bottle type sample 507 smaller than the actual product, but such a sample is not preferable because there is a risk that the consumer may misunderstand that the product actually sold is such a small one.

Therefore, the bottle type sample 507 has the same outer dimensions as the actual product, and the body 511 of the bottle is also colored in the same color as the product actually sold. .

[0010] In general, a commodity is recently conveyed into a vending machine by a delivery vehicle (truck) having a certain size. In addition, a single delivery vehicle carries in and exchanges products for many vending machines. By the way, in the products sold by vending machines, the types, varieties, and appearance decoration of the products are frequently changed depending on the season, time, country or regional event. In other words, the products sold will be changed as necessary in response to subtle changes in the environment around vending machines, such as changes in seasons and changes in social conditions. This is an effort to ensure that more products are always sold.

In this case, of course, the product sample must be changed according to the actual product sold. However, in the case of a product sample that resembles a conventional product, the sample itself has a large volume, and in some cases, it is difficult to sufficiently load a sample for a vending machine in which a delivery vehicle patrols. Conversely, if the required product sample is loaded on the delivery vehicle, there is a risk that the loading quantity of the actual product itself may be limited. In other words, it is clear that smaller product samples are preferred.

In addition, the bottle type sample 507 has the body 511 part colored by imitating the color of the beverage actually stored in the corresponding product, so that the bottom of the bottle type sample 507 is directed toward the inside of the body 511. The illuminated light is not sufficiently radiated from around the body 511, and the body 511 has conventionally been extremely dark. As a result, the product image based on samples was not necessarily enhanced, and did not contribute to sales promotion.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and provides a product sample which exhibits a higher sales promotion effect, has a low production cost, and is extremely easy to transport, install, and replace.

[0014]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a product sample is made of a single flexible sheet. On the left side of this product sample, two insertion portions and a lock portion are provided. Further, a plurality of insertion ports are provided on the right side of the product sample, and each insertion section and the lock section are inserted into these insertion ports, respectively. As a result, the entire product sample is bent into a cylindrical shape. Also, on the surface of the product sample, a photograph of the actual product is printed with light transmittance.

[0015] Thus, when exchanging the product sample, the product sample of the present invention transported in the form of a sheet is easily assembled and exchanged at the exchange site. In other words, since the product sample of the present invention is in the form of a sheet, the volume at the time of transportation can be reduced, and the transportation is easy. In addition, the sample has a simple structure and is easy to assemble, so that the sample exchange time can be shortened.

[0016]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 1. 1 is a plan view of a product sample 1 according to the present invention. The product sample 1 is made of a transparent or translucent material such as polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET) or the like and is made into one flexible sheet. That is, the main body of the product sample 1 is made of a sheet material having plasticity. Moreover, the entire product sample 1 is formed in a square shape such as a square or a rectangle slightly longer in the horizontal direction, and each corner 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d is rounded. A trapezoidal projection 7 (projection) is provided on the upper side 5 of the product sample 1. Further, an antistatic film is attached to the surface of the product sample 1, or the material of the product sample 1 itself is subjected to an antistatic treatment.

Further, on the left side 9 (matching side) of the product sample 1, insertion portions 11a and 11b (insert insertion bodies) formed to project in a semicircular shape are provided at two places of an upper part and a lower part. I have. Further, a lock portion 15 (insert) having a semi-circular and long notch 13 at the center is provided at the center of the left side 9. Short cuts 17a and 17b are provided above and below a portion where the lock portion 15 is connected to the left side 9. Micro circles 19a and 19b are formed at the tips of the cuts 17a and 17b.

These minute circles 19 a and 19 b are provided in order to prevent the cuts 17 a and 17 b from tearing into the lock portion 15 longer than that. The diameter of the semicircle that forms the lock portion 15 is slightly larger than the semicircle diameter of the other insertion portions 11a and 11b. That is, the lock portion 15 is made slightly larger than the other insertion portions 11a and 11b.

The cut 13 at the center of the lock portion 15 is provided so that the entire lock portion 15 can be easily pushed and bent by hand from above and below. The notch 17a, 17b provided at the upper and lower ends of the lock portion 15 makes the lock portion 15 resemble the shape of an open fan, and has side vertices 27a, 27b (hooks) at the left and right ends of the fan. Claw means) are formed. The cuts similar to the cuts 17a and 17b of the lock portion 15 may be made at the connection portions of the insertion portions 11a and 11b with the left side 9.

On the right side 29 (matching side) of the product sample 1, insertion openings 23a and 23b (slits) and insertion openings 21a and 21b are respectively provided at positions facing the lock portion 15 and the insertion portions 11a and 11b. (Slit) and insertion ports 25a, 25b (slit). That is, insertion portions 21a and 21b are provided in the portion of the right side 29 facing the insertion portion 11a, and the insertion portions 25a and 25b are formed in the portion of the right side 29 facing the insertion portion 11b. Provided. In addition, insertion portions 23a and 23b are provided in a portion of the right side 29 facing the lock portion 15. The “locking means” according to the present invention is constituted by the lock portion 15 (insert) and the insertion port portion 23a (slit). The “insertion means” according to the present invention is constituted by the insertion portion 11a (insertion insert) and the insertion opening 21a (slit).

The insertion openings 21 a to 25 b are vertically elongated slits, and minute circles 31, 33, and 35 are formed at both upper and lower ends. These small circles 31, 33, 35 prevent the insertion openings 21a to 25b from being torn toward both sides. Note that each of the insertion ports 21a to 25b is a slit having a length corresponding to the size of each of the corresponding insertion sections 11a and 11b and the lock section 15. In other words, the insertion ports 21a, 21b and the insertion ports 25a, 25b are formed to be substantially equal in length to the semicircular diameter of the corresponding insertion sections 11a, 11b.

However, the insertion ports 23 a and 23 b are made slightly shorter than the length of the semicircular diameter of the lock 15. Thereby, when the lock portion 15 is inserted into the insertion portions 23a and 23b, the side vertices 27a and 27b of the lock portion 15 spread inside the insertion portions 23a and 23b. , 23b.

It should be noted that the minute circles 19 a and 19 b or the cut 13 of the lock portion 15 may not be provided. The presence of the cuts 13 or the minute circles 19a and 19b reduces the overall size of the convex lock portion 15 when the convex lock portion 15 is inserted into the concave insertion openings 23a and 23b and locked. Become smaller. When completely locked, the entire size of the convex lock portion 15 returns to the original size, so that the lock portion 15 does not easily come out of the insertion openings 23a and 23b.

Each of the insertion ports 21a to 25b is provided with two insertion ports adjacent to each other. For example, the insertion ports 21a and 21b are provided adjacent to each other. This is designed so that the diameter of the cylinder formed by the whole rounded product sample 1 can be adjusted to two, large and small, by inserting the insertion portion 11a into one of the insertion portions 21a, 21b. . Therefore, if the insertion portion 11a is inserted into the insertion opening portion 21a, the diameter of the cylinder formed by the rounded product sample 1 becomes small.

On the surface of the product sample 1, a bottle design 37 (product shape) representing a product to be described later is drawn (decoratively displayed) by a method such as printing. The bottle width 39 of the bottle design 37 drawn on the surface of the product sample 1 is slightly wider than the actual product. This is for the following reason.

In general, an object picture drawn on a plane object appears to be shortened in the bending direction of the plane object when the plane object is curved. Therefore, in the present invention as well, the product drawn on the surface of the product sample 1 has the bottle width 39 (see FIG. 1) drawn somewhat longer. This makes it possible to visually recognize the bottle having a more natural appearance when looking directly at the rolled product sample 1.

In other words, the product picture drawn on the surface of the product sample 1 has a vertical shape so that when the product sample 1 is three-dimensionally assembled such as by being rolled up, the picture becomes more natural. And is drawn stretched or compressed laterally.

[0028] 2. Second Embodiment FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the product sample of the present invention. The product sample 41 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 has the same shape and material as the first embodiment, and the insertion portions 11a and 11b, the lock portion 15, and the insertion portions 21a to 25b are all at the same position. Shaped and made. Therefore, an antistatic film is attached to the surface of the product sample 41 or the material itself of the product sample 41 is subjected to an antistatic treatment. However, two hook portions 43a and 43b (rotation preventing means) are provided slightly below the surface of the product sample 41. The hook portions 43a and 43b are provided so as to oppose the surfaces on both sides of the central axis of the product when the product sample 41 is rolled into a cylindrical shape.

Moreover, each hook portion 43a, 43b is formed by slits 45a, 45b in the shape of a vertically long semi-ellipse, and minute circles 47, 49 formed at both ends of each of the slits 45a, 45b. I have. The minute circles 47 and 49 have the same function as the minute circles 31, 33 and 35 of the insertion openings 21a to 25b, and are for preventing the slits 45a and 45b from being further torn.

Then, the ears 51 a and 51 b (small plate) of the hook portions 43 a and 43 b formed into a semi-ellipse are folded toward the inside of the product sample 41 bent into a cylinder. The ears 51a and 51b are used as claws for hooking the main body of the product sample 41 to a dummy holder described later.

[0031] 3. FIG. 3 shows a state of a product printed or drawn on the surface of the product sample 1 or the product sample 41. FIG. 3 is an example drawn on the product sample of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. By the way, on the surface of the product sample 1, a photograph (product form) of the bottle to be sold is printed. That is, the lid 55 and the label 57 on which the product name is written are printed together with the transparent bottle portion 53 of the actual container. In addition, the liquid surface 59 of the beverage substance (such as cola) that fluctuates in the bottle portion 53 is printed and expressed.

The bottle body 61 filled with the beverage substance is given the same color as the actual beverage substance. In other words, the actual product to be sold is printed on the surface of the product sample 1 by means such as photoengraving. Moreover, the bottle body 61 is transparent in color so that the beverage substance inside can be seen through (or sufficiently) transparently when light is illuminated from the back of the actual bottle.

Further, the appearance of water droplets (decorative accessories) on the surface of the actual bottle is also printed. That is, many water droplets 63 are also printed on the product samples 1 and 41. Further, on the background of the bottle body 61, a large number of transparent ice 65 (decorative figure) is printed. That is, since the ice 65 is arranged behind the bottle body 61, the coldness of the beverage substance in the bottle body 61 is produced.

As described above, the product photograph printed on the surface of the product sample 1 is composed of the moving liquid surface 59 of the beverage material, the large number of water droplets 63 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the bottle, and the ice 65 on the background of the bottle. In addition, the feeling of coolness, cleanliness, and deliciousness of the products sold is more effectively expressed. Moreover, during the nighttime, the product illuminated by the light emitted from inside the product sample 1 is lit up, so that the product represented in the product sample 1 can be identified more and the image of the product is further enhanced. You. This will encourage consumers to purchase more and promote sales volume. In addition, in the present invention, the decorative article to be printed is not limited to ice, water droplets, and the like, and reflected light in bottle parts, water droplets, ice, and the like, design patterns, and the like may be used.

Such a large number of water droplets 63 and ice 65 attached to the bottle surface cannot be drawn on a conventional can sample. This is because if such water droplets are applied to the surface of the can sample, it may be misunderstood that the actual product has the same decoration, and the purchaser may feel uncomfortable with the difference from the sample or This is because you may remember your dissatisfaction.

However, in the present invention, since the product sample 1 is made of one sheet that can be rolled into a cylindrical shape, a real photograph is displayed, and each of the promotional effects (ice, (Water droplets) can be printed.

[0037] 4. Description of Assembling of Product Sample FIG. 4 shows a state of assembling the product sample 1 or the product sample 41 of the present invention. The product sample 1 made in a sheet shape is bent in the directions of arrows 67a and 67b in FIG. 4 so that the left side 9 and the right side 29 of the product sample 1 overlap. Then, the insertion portion 11a is inserted into one of the insertion opening portions 21a and 21b. In this case, one of the insertion ports 21a and 21b is selected depending on the diameter of the cylindrical product sample 1. Here, a case where the insertion portion 11a is inserted into the insertion port portion 21a will be described.

The insertion part 11a is inserted into the insertion part 21a, and the insertion part 11b is inserted into the insertion part 25a. After the insertion of the insertion portions 11a and 11b into the insertion ports 21a and 25a is completed, the lock section 15 is inserted into the insertion port 23a. Since the insertion port 23a is made shorter than the length of the semi-circular diameter of the lock section 15, once the lock section 15 is inserted, the side horns 27a and 27b of the lock section 15 are connected to the insertion port 23a. It is engaged inside and does not come off easily. Thereafter, the product sample 1 which has been rounded into a cylindrical shape is used as a product sample by being put on a dummy holder or the like installed in a showcase 501 of a vending machine 500 from above.

The presence of the cuts 13 or the small circles 19a and 19b allows the convex lock portion 15 to be inserted into the concave insertion openings 23a and 23b and to be hooked, so that the entire size of the convex lock portion 15 is large. Becomes smaller. When completely locked, the entire size of the convex lock portion 15 returns to the original size again, so that the lock portion 15 does not easily come out of the insertion ports 23a and 23b.

After the lock portion 15 is hooked on the insertion ports 23a and 23b, other convex insertion sections 11a and 11b are hooked on the concave insertion ports 21a, 21b, 25a and 25b. Is done. At this time, the overall size of the convex insertion portions 11a and 11b does not decrease. However, at this time, since the lock portion 15 is already hooked on the insertion portions 23a, 23b, the insertion positions of the insertion portions 11a, 11b and the insertion portions 21a, 21b, 25a, 25b do not shift. It can be easily inserted.

In this case, the notches 13 may be provided in the insertion portions 11a and 11b. Conversely, the cut portion 13 of the lock portion 15 may be omitted. However, it is preferable that after the projections whose overall size is reduced when they are hooked are hooked, the projections whose overall size is not reduced when they are hooked are hooked.

The reason for this is that a convex portion whose overall size is small when hooked is easy to insert and escape, but a convex portion whose overall size is not small when hooked is difficult to insert and hardly come off. The work efficiency is improved by hooking a convex portion whose overall size is reduced when it is hooked, and then hooking a convex portion whose overall size is not reduced when it is hooked.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a state where the rolled product sample 1 is put on a can sample 69 (sample of a drink can) from above. The can sample 69 is a sample displayed on the showcase 501 (see FIG. 9) of the vending machine 500. By placing the rolled product sample 1 on the fixed and displayed can sample 69, the exchange of the sample of the product sold by the vending machine 500 is easily completed. That is, the sample can be exchanged very quickly. In addition, the product sample 1 is not easily detached and opened due to the locking action between the insertion opening 23a and the lock portion 15, and the state is maintained.

In the case of FIG. 5, the product sample 1 needs to have a length substantially the same as the can diameter of the can sample 69 or to be slightly larger. This is because if the product sample 1 placed on the can sample 69 is easily rotated, the printed bottle portion may not be visible. Therefore, in order to prevent the rotation of the product sample 1, the hook portions 43a and 43b are provided in the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 shows a case where a dummy holder 71 (display base) is displayed in the showcase 501 of the vending machine 500 instead of the can sample 69. Such a dummy holder 71 is covered with a rounded product sample 41 from above. FIG. 7 shows a state where the rounded product sample 41 is completely covered by the dummy holder 71 fixed on the display shelf 503a. The dummy holder 71 has a structure in which lid-shaped disks 77, 79 are vertically supported and fixed by wide supporting columns 75 erected on the rear surface (see FIG. 6). In other words, the outer peripheral surface of the can is partially removed.

After the rounded product sample 41 is put on such a dummy holder 71, the ears 51a and 51b of the hook portions 43a and 43b are folded inward (in the direction of the arrow 73 in FIG. 7). Then, the respective ears 51 a and 51 b are engaged with the inside of the support column 75 of the dummy holder 71. That is, since the ears 51 a and 51 b are hung on both sides of the support 75, the product sample 41 is fixed to the dummy holder 71. Thereby, rotation of the product sample 41 covered on the dummy holder 71 is prevented.

The disk 77 below the dummy holder 71 has an opening at the center, and the light of a fluorescent lamp (not shown) housed inside the display shelf 503a (see FIG. 7) is used for the disk 77. The product sample 41 is illuminated from the inside via the. As a result, the entire product sample 41 is brightly lit, and the image of the product printed (drawn) on the surface of the product sample 41 is further enhanced.

The shape of the dummy holder 71 (support) may be any shape. For example, the upper disk 79 may be omitted, the struts 71 may be omitted, the lower disk 77 may be omitted, or any other shape. Shape may be sufficient. Since the can sample 69 in FIG. 5 is also illuminated with light such as a fluorescent lamp stored in the shelf immediately below, the product sample 1 placed on the can sample 69 is similarly illuminated brighter than the interior. .

FIG. 8 shows an application example of the lock portion 15 which is a locking means for fixing the left side 9 of the product samples 1 and 41 to the right side 29. The lock portion 81 in FIG. 8 has round claw portions 83a and 83b (claw means) on both sides, and is formed in a long oval shape that is long in the vertical direction. In addition, the length of the lock portion 81 in the vertical direction is made slightly larger than the insertion portion 23a.

The insertion port 23a in FIG. 8 has the same structure as the insertion port 23a in the first and second embodiments. When the lock portion 81 is inserted into the insertion portion 23a, the hook portions 83a and 83b are engaged inside the insertion portion 23a, so that the lock portion 81 easily comes off from the insertion portion 23a. Absent. Thereby, the left side 9 and the right side 29 are engaged and fixed.

The lock portion 85 in FIG. 8 is formed on the entire left side 9 of the product sample 1. In other words, the lock portion 85 is formed in a shape that is vertically longer than the lock portion 81. Moreover, claw portions 87a, 87b (claw means) having the same shape as the claw portions 83a, 83b are formed at both ends thereof.

On the right side 29 of the product sample 1, hooks 89a and 89b that engage with the hooks 87a and 87b are formed. In addition, the right side 29 has a recess 91 into which the entire lock portion 85 is fitted. That is, the hooks 89a and 89b which are circularly protruded are provided at the upper and lower ends inside the recess 91.

When the lock portion 85 is inserted into the recess 91, the hooks 87a and 87b and the hooks 89a and 89b are engaged with each other, and the left side 9 and the right side 29 are fixed. When the lock portion 85 is inserted into the recess 91, the right side 29 and the left side 9 are overlapped with each other.

As described above, the product sample of the present invention is made by rolling a single flexible sheet (sheet material) into a cylindrical shape, and on the surface of the product, a product image of which is further enhanced. Photos, pictures, etc. are printed. In other words, more effects (decorative appearances) such as ice and water droplets can be printed, which could not be represented by a sample made in the same shape as the actual product. As a result, it is possible to greatly expect the effects of raising the image of the product and promoting purchase will. In addition, since the product sample 1 is in the form of a sheet, it is possible to expect a reduction in the volume at the time of delivery, a simpler replacement of the sample, and a reduction in the work time required for the replacement. Furthermore, since the product sample of the present invention is made in a sheet shape using a material such as PET, there is also an effect of reducing production costs.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the present invention, the material of the product samples 1, 41 is not particularly limited in the present invention, and vinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene resin, methacrylic resin, urea resin (urea resin), melamine resin, cellulose acetate, and celluloid are used. (Nitrocelluloid), regenerated cellulose, metal, wood, paper, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, carbon fiber, glass fiber, glass, reinforced plastic, natural stone, artificial stone and the like.

The protruding portion 7 does not need to have the product samples 1 and 41 in such an outer shape, and the product sample 1 may be formed in a perfect square or rectangular square. The whole of the samples 1 and 41 may be formed in a circle, an ellipse, a rhombus, a parallelogram, a trapezoid, a polygon such as a hexagon, an octagon, or the like.

Further, the hooking means and the inserting means between the left side 9 and the right side 29 of the rounded product sample 1 are not limited to the insertion portions 11 a and 11 b and the lock portion 15 as in the above-described embodiment. It may be fixed with an adhesive, or may be fixed with a sheet fastener, double-sided tape, adhesive tape, screw, bolt, safety pin, eyelet, snap, or the like. Further, a simple hook or the like may be formed on each of the left side 9 and the right side 29, and may be hooked and fixed by the hooks. In other words, as for the shape and the engagement (locking) method of the lock portion 15 in each of the above embodiments, a lock portion 81 having another shape shown in FIG. 8 may be used. There is no particular limitation.

Further, the shape of the product sample 1 as a whole when bent is not limited to the cylindrical shape as in each of the above-described embodiments, but also includes prisms, cubes, cones, daruma types, pyramid types, inverted pyramids, and the like. Any shape such as a polygonal pyramid or a prism may be used. For example, the upper part of the rounded product sample 1 may be formed in a curved (pyramid) pyramid whose diameter is gradually reduced from the lower part. Further, when the product sample 1 is viewed from above, its cross section may be formed into an elliptical shape, a square shape, a rhombus shape, a trapezoidal shape, a parallelogram, a horseshoe shape, or the like.

For example, in a product sample having a horseshoe cross section, a photograph of the product may be printed on the curved surface of the horseshoe, and the curved surface may be arranged so as to be exposed in front of the vending machine 500. . That is, the product sample of the present invention may be assembled by any method such as bending, bending, bending, and bending. In the present invention, the definition of `` three-dimensional construction '' means that the entire product sample can be assembled into these cylinders, cubes, daruma, cones, pyramids, etc., or that the horizontal cross section is formed into an ellipse, horseshoe, etc. I do.

In addition, the shape of the lock portion 15 and the insertion portions 11a and 11b (the convex portions of the hooking means) may be any shape other than a semicircle, such as a square, a triangle, and a semi-circle. The shapes of the portions 21a, 21b, 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b (recesses of the hooking means) are not only linear but also U-shaped, U-shaped, V-shaped, W-shaped, C-shaped, and semi-annular. It may be curved or straight, such as curved or bent.

Further, the photographs (pictures) of the sample printed on the surface of the product samples 1 and 41 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3, and the present invention is not limited thereto. A square bottle may be used. Further, as a product to be printed on the surface of the product sample 1, an external photograph of a can product may be printed or drawn. In addition, in the present invention, in addition to decorations such as ice and water drops, reflected light on bottles, water drops, ice, etc., accessories such as scarves, design patterns, etc. are also displayed on the outer peripheral surface. Good.

In addition, in addition to beverage bottles and cans, food products such as cup noodles and ice cream, and small items such as flowers, clothing, accessories, etc. Various general consumer goods such as books such as manga, videos, music CDs, video CDs, DVDs, stationery, household goods, and the like are used, and may be used as samples of those goods. In other words, the product sample of the present invention is an automatic sales of beverages (beverage substances: cola, tea, coffee, whiskey, Japanese tea, beer, juice, natural water, mineral water, etc., suitable for human consumption). It may be used not only for a vending machine but also as a sample of various other vending machine products. Furthermore, the product sample of the present invention may be used as a sample of a product displayed in a showcase or a shop window provided in a store or the like.

Further, in the above-mentioned corner embodiment, a real photograph of the bottle was printed on the surface of the product samples 1 and 41, but a relief was formed on the surface in accordance with the real photograph. ) Or embossing or embossing may be applied, or the product photograph may be expressed by a method such as a watermark painting. Further, it may be drawn by being directly painted with paint such as paint or ink. Moreover, the photograph (picture) of the product may be printed (drawn) on the front surface or the back surface of the product sample of the present invention. Further, a photograph (picture) of the product may be displayed (= printed, drawn) on the entire product sample, or may be displayed on a part of the product sample as in the above-described embodiments.

In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the entire product sample on which the photograph of the product is printed, the light emitted from the inside is transmitted so as to be transmitted to the outside from around the product sample. Or, it was made translucent, but on the contrary, it may be printed so as to have a light-shielding property that completely blocks light. That is, the present invention does not particularly limit the method of representing the photograph, the picture, and the like of the product and whether the printed surface is the front or the back. Therefore, one of various decoration display means such as printing, painting, drawing, relief, openwork, embossing, etc., or a combination thereof may be used to represent the product form in the product sample of the present invention. .

The position of the light source of the light emitted from the inside of the product sample is not particularly limited in the present invention. Therefore, even if the light emission source (fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, neon tube, sodium lamp, light emitting diode, halogen lamp, etc.) is incorporated below the product sample 1, that is, under the can sample 69 or the dummy holder 71, Alternatively, it may be directly installed inside the can sample 69 or the dummy holder 71, that is, inside the product samples 1 and 41. Moreover, it is installed above the product samples 1 and 41, and the light of the light emitting source may be introduced into the product samples 1 and 41. In addition, any method such as a reflection plate such as a prism or a mirror from an optical fiber may be adopted as a method of introducing the light source, and a light emitting source is provided in a box having an opening only in the upper direction of the sample products 1 and 41. May be stored. In the present invention, the transparence of the product sample itself, including translucent, is defined as "translucent".

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the photograph of the product as shown in FIG. 3 is printed on the surface of the product samples 1 and 41. The photograph of FIG. 3 may be printed (painted, drawn) on the film. As the antistatic film or the antistatic treatment, there are those using a conductive polymer (polyaniline, polypyrrole), an alkylammonium salt, a biaxially stretched polyester film, or the like.

[A] If a main body that can be three-dimensionally constructed and disassembled by a sheet material having plasticity is provided on each of two sides of the main body that is fitted during three-dimensional construction, and the separated side of the three-dimensionally constructed main body can be easily separated and opened. A product sample of a vending machine, characterized in that a plurality of latching means for engaging in a zigzag manner, and a product appearance is displayed on the peripheral surface of the main body.

[B] The horizontal section of the three-dimensionally constructed main body is circular, elliptical, square or horseshoe-shaped, and the sheet material is subjected to an antistatic treatment, or an antistatic film is attached to the main body to form a three-dimensional structure. A plurality of insertion means are provided on each of the two sides of the main body to be fitted at the time of construction so as to overlap the mating sides, and when the three-dimensionally constructed main body is mounted on the display pedestal, the main body is placed on the display pedestal. A plurality of rotation preventing means for preventing and fixing the rotation of the main body are provided on the peripheral surface of the main body. The product sample according to claim A, wherein the displayed product shape and decorative product shape are provided with a light-transmitting property.

[C] The three-dimensionally constructed main body has a cylindrical shape, a trapezoidal protrusion is provided on an upper side of the main body, and the latch means is a slit formed on one side of the main body. And a semicircular fan having hook claws at both left and right ends to be engaged when inserted into the slit, and an insert provided on the other side of the main body. A slit formed on one side of the main body, and a plug having a semicircular diameter inserted into the slit and provided on the other side of the main body. The water droplets and reflected light, wherein the rotation preventing means is a microplate which is folded inward from the peripheral surface of the main body, and wherein the product is a beverage bottle. Product sample.

[0070]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described in detail above, the product sample of the present invention is made by bending a single flexible sheet and printing a more image of the product on the surface thereof. I have. In other words, effects such as ice, water droplets, and vibrant drinkable substances, which could not be represented by a sample made in the same shape as the actual product, are printed (drawn) together with the appearance of the product.

[0086] Therefore, there are effects such as enhancement of an image of a product and promotion of a consumer's willingness to purchase. In addition, since the product sample is in the form of a sheet, the volume at the time of delivery can be reduced, the sample can be exchanged more easily, and the work time required for the exchange can be reduced. In addition, since inexpensive materials are used, there is also an effect of reducing production costs. Furthermore, since the surface of the product sample or the product sample itself is made of an antistatic material (antistatic film), the product sample is hardly stained and the appearance of the product sample is less deteriorated. Moreover, since it is made of a weather-resistant material, there is less deterioration in appearance such as fading and fading due to aging.

Further, the product sample of the present invention has a cylindrical shape by providing hooking means such as hooks on both sides of one sheet in the shape of a square or the like to hold a cylindrical shape. The product of the invention is not easily released and released. In addition, the product is manufactured by printing photos and accompanying items (decorative items such as ice) on a single sheet of material, making it possible to manufacture a new product sample very quickly according to changes in product design. . In other words, it can respond more quickly to customer needs.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a product sample 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a product sample 41 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state of a product drawn on the surface of a product sample of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the assembly of the product sample of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display state of the product sample 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display state of the product sample 41 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display state of the product sample 41 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state of a vending machine 500.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state of a vending machine 500.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of a conventional product sample.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Product sample, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d ... Corner, 5 ...
Upper side, 7 projecting part, 9 left side, 11a, 11b insertion part, 13 notch, 15 locking part, 17a, 1
7b: notch, 19a, 19b: minute circle, 21a, 2
1b, 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b ... insertion opening, 21, 27a, 27b ... side wrench, 29 ... right side, 3
1, 33 ... minute circle, 37 ... bottle design, 39 ... bottle width, 41 ... product sample, 43a, 43b ... hook part,
45a, 45b: slit, 47, 49: minute circle, 51
a, 51b ... ears, 53 ... bottle part, 55 ... lid, 57 ...
Label, 59: Liquid level, 61: Bottle body, 63: Water drop, 65: Ice, 67a, 67b: Arrow, 69: Can sample,
71: dummy holder, 73: arrow, 75: support, 77,
79: Disk, 81: Lock, 83a, 83b: Claw, 85: Lock, 87a, 87b: Claw, 89
a, 89b: hook part, 91: recess, 500: vending machine, 501: showcase, 503a, 503b: display shelf, 505: can sample, 507: bottle type sample, 50
9: Label part, 511: Body.

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A sheet material having flexibility and translucency, a sample of a product formed on the surface of the sheet material, and bending or bending the sheet material to change the bent or bent state. Latching means formed in the sheet material for maintaining, wherein light is received in the curved or bent sheet material, and the latches of the plurality of latching means are open. By doing so, the sheet material can be returned to the original sheet shape, the plurality of hooking means includes a plurality of convex portions and a plurality of concave portions, and the convex portions enter the concave portions and are hooked. A product sample for a vending machine characterized in that a part of the plurality of projections has a smaller overall size when hooked. 2. The projections of the plurality of latching means may be reduced in overall size or not reduced when latched, and may be reduced in overall size when latched. The product sample for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein after being hooked, a convex portion whose size does not decrease when hooked is hooked. 3. The product sample for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein light is received in the curved or bent sheet material. 4. The product sample according to claim 1, wherein the product sample is printed so as to substantially match the color of the product itself by being projected by transmitted light instead of reflected light. Product sample for vending machines. 5. The curved or bent sheet material is supported on a support, the support being embedded in the curved or bent sheet material. Product sample for vending machine according to 3 or 4. 6. The support according to claim 1, wherein the support comprises upper and lower spaced disks and supporting columns connecting the disks, and the curved or bent sheet material is higher than the disk above the support. A product sample for a vending machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.