JP3265170B2 - Vending machine temperature detector - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine which sells a product by cooling or heating the product, and detects the temperature of the product to control the operation of the cooling or heating device. The present invention relates to a detection device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a control device for a vending machine has been disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Utility Model Publication No. 55-102874.
Alternatively, the operation of the heating device 31 is provided with a thermostat 32, detects the air temperature in the main body 1, and controls the cooling device or the heating device at the set temperature.

[0003]

However, in the above configuration, the thermostat 32 detects the air temperature in the main body 1 and controls the operation of the cooling device 3 or the heating device 31. The operation of the cooling device or the heating device is controlled before the product reaches the preset final stable temperature, so the initial operation such as during initial operation after installation (initial pull-down, initial pull-up), etc. When there is a large difference between the temperature and the set temperature, it takes a long time to lower or increase the temperature of the product, and there is a problem that a sales opportunity is missed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a temperature detecting device for a vending machine which shortens the time required for a product to reach a final stable temperature and does not miss a sales opportunity.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to the present invention is provided on a front surface of a product shelf for cooling or heating a product, and projects to the product side.
It has a protrusion formed in a raised shape, and the product side of the protrusion is
Before mounting the fixture that comes into contact with the product and the temperature detection means
So that the temperature detecting means is in contact with the product side of the protrusion.
And a fixture attached to the fixture , wherein the projections
Guide rail and receiving rail are provided on the opposite side of the product
The fixing device has a third fitting that is fitted to the guide rail.
1, a second slide portion, and the first and second slide portions
After fitting to the guide rail and moving downward,
A third sliding portion fitted to the receiving rail;
When the slide part is fitted to the receiving rail, the guide
The fixture is fixed to the fixture by contacting the lower end of the rail
Arm is formed .

Further, first, second, and third slides of the fixture are provided.
Guide part easily to the guide rail and receiving rail of the fixture.
The ends of the first, second and third slide portions are pointed so that they can be guided and mounted .

Further, the temperature detecting means is provided in the fixing groove of the fixing tool.
Temperature detecting means comprising substantially arc-shaped claws provided on both sides
It is fitted into the stop, and the center of the end of the fixing groove is cut out.
The stopper is locked by the stopper
The lead wire is locked at the lead wire locking part where the lead wire is fitted.
Because

In addition, the fixing device is provided with
So that the degree detection means can be in close contact with the fixture.
Around the first, second and third slide parts except for the pointed part
The ribs were provided .

The fixing groove for fixing the temperature detecting means provided on the fixing tool is opened in the direction of the protrusion, and when the temperature detecting means is mounted on the fixing groove, it faces the protrusion surface of the fixing tool. The temperature detecting means is formed by a second fixture formed so that a part of the temperature detecting means protrudes from the slide surface of the slide portion of the fixture toward the projection.

[0010] Further, the fixing tool is formed of resin. Further, a heat transfer material is inserted between the attachment and the temperature detecting means.

Further, the material of the heat transfer material is an elastic sheet.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided on the front of a product shelf for cooling or heating and storing the product.
Having a protruding portion formed in a protruding shape on the product side,
A fixture where the product side of the protrusion contacts the product, and a temperature detection
A step is incorporated and the temperature detecting means is opposite to the protruding portion of the product.
And a fixture attached to the fixture so as to contact the side.
A guide rail is provided on the opposite side of the protrusion from the product.
A rail, and the fixture has a guide rail.
First and second sliding portions fitted to the
2 slide part fits into the guide rail and moves downward.
A third sliding portion fitted to the receiving rail after moving
And the third slide portion is fitted to the receiving rail.
Sometimes the fixture comes into contact with the lower end of the guide rail and
Since the arm fixed to the attachment is formed , the temperature of the product can be detected. Also fixed to mounting fixture
Tools can be easily attached, and temperature can be
The intellectual means will not come off.

The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1.
In the invention, the first, second, and third slides of the fixture are provided.
Part is easily guided to the guide rail and receiving rail of the fixture.
Since the ends of the first, second, and third slide portions are pointed so that they can be guided and mounted, they can be easily mounted on the receiving rail and the guide rail.

The third aspect of the present invention is the first aspect of the present invention.
In the invention of the first aspect, the temperature detecting means is provided on both sides of the fixing groove of the fixing tool.
Temperature detection means locking consisting of a substantially arcuate claw provided on the side
And cut out the center of the end of the fixing groove
Locked by a stopper, and placed adjacent to the fixing groove
Since the lead wire is locked at the lead wire locking portion into which the lead wire is fitted , the temperature detecting means can be sub-assembled to the fixing tool. It can be easily mounted in a state where it is incorporated in the tool.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 2.
In the invention of the above, the fixture is provided with
So that the detection means can be in close contact with the fixture.
Around the first, second and third slide parts except for the pointed part
Since the ribs are provided, the slide portion can have a spring property by the ribs, so that the temperature detecting means can be brought into close contact with the fixture and the product temperature can be reliably detected.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 2.
In the invention, the fixing groove for fixing the temperature detecting means provided on the fixing tool is opened in the direction of the protrusion, and when the temperature detecting means is mounted on the fixing groove, the fixing groove faces the protrusion surface of the fixing tool. It is possible to form a part of the temperature detecting means so as to protrude in the direction of the protruding part from the sliding surface of the sliding part of the fixing tool, to bring the temperature detecting means into close contact with the fixture, and to reliably detect the product temperature. it can.

The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 1.
According to the invention, since the fixture is formed of resin, the fixture has heat capacity, and can detect a temperature closer to the product temperature.

The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to claim 1.
In the present invention, since a heat transfer material is inserted between the mounting member and the temperature detecting means, a heat capacity is provided, and a temperature closer to the product temperature can be detected.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7.
In the present invention, since the material of the heat transfer material is a resilient sheet, the temperature detecting means is more closely attached to the mounting fixture, so that the product temperature can be detected reliably.

Embodiment 1 Hereinafter, a temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 shows a temperature detecting device of a vending machine in FIG.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the vending machine.
Inside, a product shelf 2 for storing a product 8 and a cooling device 3 for cooling the inside of the main body 1 are provided. Reference numeral 3a denotes a chute for guiding the product 8 to an outlet (not shown). Reference numeral 4 denotes a temperature detecting means, and reference numeral 5 denotes an attachment for mounting the temperature detecting means 4 provided on the front surface of the product shelf 2. Reference numeral 6 denotes a projection formed by forming the attachment 5 on the product 8 side in a projection shape, and a hole 7 is provided on the outer periphery of the projection 6. Reference numeral 9 denotes a receiving rail, and reference numeral 10 denotes a guide rail. Reference numeral 11 denotes a fixing member made of resin having a heat capacity for fixing the temperature detecting means 4 to the mounting member 5. The first sliding portion 11a, the second sliding portion 11b, and the third sliding portion provided on the fixing device 11 are provided. 11c and the fixture 11 form a substantially L-shaped arm 12 at the tip.

The operation of the temperature detecting device for a vending machine configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

The temperature detecting means 4 is incorporated in the fixture 11. The fixture 11 has the first slide portion 11a and the second slide portion 11b fitted on the guide rail 10, moves downward, and the third slide portion 11c fits on the receiving rail 9. At this time, the arm 12 abuts on the lower end of the guide rail 10 and fixes the fixture 11 to the fixture 5. Further, the attachment 5 is in contact with the product 8 at the protrusion 6.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the attachment 5 for attaching the temperature detecting means 4 provided on the front surface of the product shelf 2 and the attachment 5 is formed in a projecting shape on the product 8 side, A hole 7 is provided on the outer periphery of the portion 6, the product 8 is brought into contact with the projection 6, and the temperature detecting means 4 is made to contact the projection 6, so that the temperature of the product 8 can be detected. Further, a receiving rail 9 and a guide rail 10 provided on the protruding portion 6, a fixing tool 11 for fixing the temperature detecting means 4 to the mounting tool 5, and a substantially L-shaped arm 12 at the tip of the fixing tool 11 are formed. Therefore, the fixture 11 can be easily attached to the fixture 5, and the substantially L-shaped portion abuts on the lower end of the guide rail 10, so that the temperature detecting means 4 does not come off due to vibration or the like when the product is carried out.

Embodiment 2 Next, a temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

11 is a substantially H-shaped fixture, 13a is a pointed end of the first slide portion 11a, and 13b is a second slide portion 1
The point 1b, 13c is the point of the third slide portion 11c. Reference numeral 14 denotes a fixing groove provided on the fixing tool 11, and reference numeral 15 denotes a temperature detecting means 4 having substantially arc-shaped claws provided on both sides of the fixing groove 14.
And 16 is a fixing portion for fixing the temperature detecting means.
4 is a stopper notched at the center at the end, and 17 is a lead wire locking portion which is disposed adjacent to the fixing groove 14 and in which a lead wire is fitted.

The operation of the temperature detecting device for a vending machine configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

The temperature detecting means 4 is fitted in a temperature detecting means engaging portion 15 having substantially arc-shaped claws provided on both sides of a fixing groove 14 provided in the fixture 11, and a center is cut at an end of the fixing groove 14. The lead wire is locked by the stopper 16, which is disposed adjacent to the fixing groove 14, and the lead wire is locked by the lead wire locking portion 17 into which the lead wire is fitted, and is sub-assembled to the fixing tool 11. Thereafter, the center of the substantially H-shaped fixture 11 is gripped with a finger, and the pointed end 13a of the first slide portion 11a and the second slide portion 1 are formed.
The pointed end 13b of 1b and the pointed end 13c of the third slide portion 11c are attached to the attachment 5 while guiding the attachment to the receiving rail 9 and the guide rail 10.

According to the present embodiment as described above, the first
Of the slide portion 11a, the tip portion 13b of the second slide portion 11b, and the tip portion 13c of the third slide portion 11c, so that the receiving rail 9 and the guide rail 1 are provided.
0 can be easily mounted.

Further, the fixing tool 11, the fixing groove 14 provided in the fixing tool 11, and the temperature detecting means 4 in which the temperature detecting means 4 having substantially arcuate claws on both sides of the fixing groove 14 are fitted. A stop portion 15, a stopper 16 having a cutout center at an end of the fixing groove 14, and the lead wire locking portion 17 disposed adjacent to the fixing groove 14 and fitted with a lead wire. Since the fixture 4 can be sub-assembled to the fixture 11, the fixture 5 can be easily attached to the fixture 5 with the temperature detecting means 4 incorporated in the fixture 11.

Embodiment 3 Next, a temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a rib provided in the vertical direction of the first slide portion 11a, the second slide portion 11b, and the third slide portion 11c.
4, a second fixing member formed by projecting the open outer surface of the temperature detecting means 4 from the outer surfaces of the first slide portion 11a, the second slide portion 11b, and the third slide portion 11c. It is.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the ribs 18 are provided in the vertical direction of the first slide portion 11a, the second slide portion 11b, and the third slide portion 11c provided on the fixture 11. Therefore, the fixing tool 11 can be provided with a spring property by the rib 18, so that the temperature detecting means 4 can be brought into close contact with the mounting tool 5 and the temperature of the product 8 can be detected reliably.

Further, the temperature detecting means 4 is mounted in the fixing groove 14, and the open outer surface of the temperature detecting means 4 is fixed to the outer surfaces of the first sliding portion 11a, the second sliding portion 11b, and the third sliding portion 11c. Second fixture 1 formed so as to protrude further
1d, the temperature detecting means 4 is brought into close contact with the fixture 5,
The temperature of the product 8 can be reliably detected.

Embodiment 4 Next, a temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Reference numeral 11e denotes a third fixture formed of a resin. 19 is a heat transfer material interposed between the fixture 5 and the temperature detecting means 4. Reference numeral 19a denotes a second heat transfer material which is made of an elastic sheet of the heat transfer material 19.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the third
Since the fixing tool 11e is formed of a resin, the fixing tool 11e has a heat capacity and can detect a temperature closer to the product temperature. Further, since the heat transfer material 19 is interposed between the fixture 5 and the temperature detecting means 4, it has a heat capacity and can detect a temperature closer to the product temperature. In addition, since the material of the second heat transfer material 19a is a resilient sheet, the temperature detecting means 4 is in close contact with the fixture 5,
The temperature of the product 8 can be reliably detected.

[0039]

As described above, the present invention cools or cools products.
Is provided on the front of the product shelf to store warmed,
A projection formed in a shape, and the product side of the projection is
The fixture that contacts the product and the temperature detection means are incorporated and
So that the temperature detecting means is in contact with the product side of the protrusion
And a fixture which is mounted on the fitting, of the protrusion
A guide rail and a receiving rail are provided on the opposite side of the product.
The fixing device has a third fitting that is fitted to the guide rail.
1, a second slide portion, and the first and second slide portions
After fitting to the guide rail and moving downward,
A third sliding portion fitted to the receiving rail;
When the slide part is fitted to the receiving rail, the guide
The fixture is fixed to the fixture by contacting the lower end of the rail
Since the arm is formed , the temperature of the product can be detected. Also, easily attach the fixture to the fixture
Temperature detection means has come off due to vibrations during product removal
Never.

Further , the first, second and third slides of the fixture are provided.
Guide part easily to the guide rail and receiving rail of the fixture.
Since the ends of the first, second, and third slide portions are pointed so that they can be guided and mounted, they can be easily mounted on the receiving rail and the guide rail.

The temperature detecting means is provided in the fixing groove of the fixing tool.
Temperature detecting means comprising substantially arc-shaped claws provided on both sides
It is fitted into the stop, and the center of the end of the fixing groove is cut out.
The stopper is locked by the stopper
The lead wire is locked at the lead wire locking part where the lead wire is fitted.
Since that, since it subassembly said temperature sensing means to said fixture, said fixture while incorporating the temperature detection means to the fixture can be easily mounted.

Also, the fixture is provided with a spring property to
So that the degree detection means can be in close contact with the fixture.
Around the first, second and third slide parts except for the pointed part
Since the ribs are provided, the slide portion can have a spring property by the ribs, so that the temperature detecting means can be brought into close contact with the fixture and the product temperature can be reliably detected.

The fixing groove for fixing the temperature detecting means provided on the fixing tool is opened in the direction of the protrusion, and when the temperature detecting means is mounted on the fixing groove, it faces the protruding surface of the fixing tool. A part of the temperature detecting means is formed so as to protrude in the direction of the protrusion from the slide surface of the slide part of the fixing tool, and the temperature detecting means is brought into close contact with the mounting tool,
The product temperature can be reliably detected.

Further, since the fixing member is made of resin, it has a heat capacity and can detect a temperature closer to the commodity temperature.

Further, since a heat transfer material is inserted between the mounting member and the temperature detecting means, it has a heat capacity and can detect a temperature closer to the product temperature.

Further, since the material of the heat transfer material is a resilient sheet, the temperature detecting means is more closely attached to the fixture, so that the temperature of the product can be reliably detected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of a main part of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a layout diagram of the temperature detecting device of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a temperature detecting device of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a layout diagram of a conventional temperature detecting device of a vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Merchandise shelf 3 Cooling device 3a Chute 4 Temperature detecting means 5 Attachment 6 Projection 7 Hole 8 Product 9 Receiving rail 10 Guide rail 11 Fixing 11a 1st slide part 11b 2nd slide part 11c 3rd slide Part 11d Second fixture 11e Third fixture 12 Arm 13a Tip of first slide 13b Tip of second slide 13c Tip of third slide 14 Fixing groove 15 Locking part 16 Stopper 17 Lead wire locking portion 18 Rib 19 Heat transfer material 19a Second heat transfer material

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Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A product shelf for cooling or heating a product.
A protrusion provided on the front side and formed in a protruding shape on the product side
A fitting for contacting the product side of the protrusion with the product, and a temperature detection means incorporated therein, wherein the temperature detection means is provided with the protrusion
And a fixture attached to the fixture so as to be in contact with the non-commodity side of the portion. A guide rail and a receiving rail are provided on the non-commodity side of the protrusion.
Are provided, and the first and second fittings fitted to the guide rails are provided on the fixture.
2 and the first and second slides are
After fitting down on the guide rail and moving downward,
A third slide portion fitted to the third slide, and the third slide portion.
When the guide part is fitted to the receiving rail, the guide rail
A) which abuts on the lower end of the fixing member to fix the fixing member to the mounting member.
A temperature detector for a vending machine in which a room is formed . 2. The first, second, and third slide portions of the fixture.
Easily guided to the guide rail and receiving rail of the fixture,
The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the first, second, and third slide portions have sharp ends so that they can be mounted . 3. The temperature detecting means is provided on both sides of a fixing groove of the fixing tool.
Temperature detection means locking portion comprising a substantially arcuate claw provided on
Into which the center of the end of the fixing groove is cut
The lead is locked by the topper and placed adjacent to the fixing groove.
The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 1 , wherein the lead wire is locked by a lead wire locking portion into which the wire is fitted . 4. A temperature detector which has a spring property to a fixture.
First, the informing means can be brought into close contact with the fixture.
Ribs around the periphery of the second and third slide parts except for the pointed parts
The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 2, further comprising: 5. A fixing groove for fixing the temperature detecting means provided on the fixing tool is opened in the direction of the protrusion, and when the temperature detecting means is mounted on the fixing groove, it faces the protrusion surface of the fixing tool. 3. A temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 2, wherein a part of said temperature detecting means is formed so as to protrude in a direction of said projecting portion from a sliding surface of a sliding portion of said fixture. 6. The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixture is formed of resin. 7. The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a heat transfer material is inserted between the fixture and the temperature detecting means. 8. The temperature detecting device for a vending machine according to claim 7, wherein the material of the heat transfer material is an elastic sheet.