JP3615855B2 - Vending machine product storage device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a product storage device of a vending machine, and more particularly to a product storage device of a vending machine capable of opening and closing openings of a plurality of product storage frames provided in the machine body at a time.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional vending machine 1 includes a door 3 on the front surface of the machine body 2, and the door 3 is attached to the machine body 2 via a pair of upper and lower hinges 9 so as to be freely opened and closed. Yes. A large number of product storage frame rows are formed in the machine body 2, and these product storage frame rows are arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages in the machine body 2, and when the door 3 is opened in this way, An opening is formed in the front surface of the body 2.
[0003]
More specifically, the vending machine 1 is divided into a product storage frame row 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d in the upper part and a product storage frame row 4e, 4f in the lower part from the approximate center.
The product storage frame row includes a first type product storage frame row 4a arranged in the upper right portion of the machine body 2, a second type product storage frame row 4b arranged in two upper and lower stages on the upper left portion, and a center. A first-type product storage frame row 4c located in the part and a second-type product storage frame row 4d arranged in a space secured in the upper central portion of the first-type product storage frame row 4c are included. .
[0004]
The product storage frame rows 4e and 4f are arranged in two stages above and below the central portion, and the product storage frame rows 4e and 4f are of the same type as the second type product storage frame row 4b. belongs to. In the product storage frame row, individual product storage frames 32 each having an opening 31 on the front surface are adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction, and a bottom surface thereof is configured by an upper surface of the product carry-out device 33. On the upper surface of the product carry-out device 33, products T such as cigarettes and boxed confectionery are stored in two rows in the front and rear, and the depth of the product storage frame 32 is large enough to store the products T in two rows in the front and rear. Is formed.
[0005]
The product storage frames 32 of the first-type product storage frame rows 4 a and 4 c include guide rods 34 that open and close the opening 31 of each product storage frame 32. The guide rod 34 is arranged extending in the vertical direction at the center of the opening 31 of the product storage frame 32. The upper and lower ends of the guide rod 34 are once bent in the horizontal direction and then supported rotatably on the product storage frame 32. Has been. Therefore, if the guide rod 34 is rotated rightward in FIG. 1 around the upper and lower ends, the opening 31 of the product storage frame 32 can be opened largely.
Then, with the door 3 of the machine body 2 opened, the product T can be loaded or replenished into the product storage frame 32 with the opening 31 opened through the opening 21 of the machine 2.
[0006]
On the other hand, the product storage frames 32 of the first-type product storage frame rows 4b, 4d, 4e, and 4f include a collective guide that can open and close the opening 31 of each product storage frame 32 at a time. Specifically, this collective guide is rotatably provided at both end portions of the product storage frame row, and by rotating this collective guide to one rotation end, The opening 31 of the product storage frame 32 can be opened at a time. In this state, the product T can be replenished or loaded into the product storage frame 32. Then, by turning the collective guide to the other rotation end and closing the opening 31 of each product storage frame 32 at a time, it is possible to enter a sales standby state.
[0007]
On the machine body 2 side of the door 3, payout chutes 35, 36, 37, 38, corresponding to the first type product storage frame rows 4 a, 4 c and the second type product storage frame rows 4 b, 4 d, 4 e, 4 f, respectively. 39 and 40 are provided.
Accordingly, when the consumer presses a product selection button corresponding to a product sample provided on the front surface of the door 3 (not shown), the product carry-out device 33 of the product storage frame 32 that stores the selected product T Execute payout. The product T discharged from the product storage frame 32 is passed through a payout chute 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 provided on the door 3 to a product outlet (not shown) provided on the front surface of the door 3. Sent out.
[0008]
By the way, although it is desired to store as many products as possible in the vending machine, a plurality of product storage frame rows are provided on the machine body 2 side up and down. It is difficult to provide a space for installing a new product storage frame in the machine body 2. On the other hand, the door 3 is provided with a payout chute corresponding to each commodity storage frame row, but a slight so-called dead space exists in the upper part of the door 3.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the number of products T that can be stored in the vending machine 1 is increased by newly providing the product storage frame row 5 on the back plate 51 of the door 3.
[0009]
The commodity storage frame row 5 includes a back plate 52 fixed to the back plate 51 and a pair of side plates 53a and 53b formed by bending both ends of the back plate 52, and the front ends of the side plates 53a and 53b. Is further folded in a direction parallel to the back plate 52. The folded portion forms bent portions 54a and 54b.
Between the side plates 53a and 53b, a fixed plate 55 arranged in parallel with the back plate 52 is disposed, and both ends of the fixed plate 55 are fixed to the side plates 53a and 53b, respectively. A partition plate 56 is provided on the front surface of the fixing plate 55 at a predetermined interval in a direction parallel to the side plates 53a and 53b. A front fixing plate 57 is provided at the front end of the partition plate 56. Are fixed in a direction parallel to the back plate 52.
[0010]
Therefore, the front part of the product storage frame row 5 forms a product storage frame 58 surrounded by the bent portions 54a and 54b, the pair of side plates 53a and 53b, the partition plate 56, the fixed plate 55, and the front fixed plate 57. The rear part of the product storage frame 5 forms a product carry-out path 59 surrounded by a pair of side plates 53a and 53b, a back plate 52 and a fixed plate 55. The product carry-out path 59 communicates with the opening 35 a of the payout chute 35.
[0011]
The lower part of each product storage frame 58 in the product storage frame row 5 is closed by a bottom plate 60, and a product carry-out device 61 is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate 60 corresponding to each product storage frame 58. The products T are stacked and stored on the product carry-out device 61 of each product storage frame 58, and the products T are sent one by one from the front side to the back side by the product carry-out device 61. Then, the product T is sent from the product delivery port 55 a provided on the bottom plate 60 side of the fixed plate 55 to the product delivery path 59, and the product T is sent from the product delivery path 59 to the opening 35 a of the delivery chute 35.
[0012]
A front opening 62 is formed between the bent portions 54 a and 54 b and the front fixing plate 57 and between the fixing plates 57, and the products stored in the respective product storage frames 58 by the front opening 62. The remaining amount of T can be confirmed.
The replenishment or loading of the product T is performed from the upper surface opening 63 formed in the upper part of the product storage frame row 5.
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the conventional vending machine 1 described above, when the product T is newly replenished or loaded into the product storage frame 58, it is necessary to work from the upper surface opening 63.
Here, the conventional product storage frame row 5 is provided on the upper part of the back plate 51 of the door 3 which can secure a relatively easy installation space. For this reason, the operation of replenishing or loading the product T into the upper surface opening 63 is inconvenient for a short worker such as a woman or an elderly person. Or a tall worker had to replace the work.
[0014]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a product storage device of a vending machine that can easily replenish and load products in a product storage frame. To do.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a product storage device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes:
< a > A product storage frame row in which openings for storing products are formed on the back surface;
< b > A body of a vending machine provided with a fixed plate that pivotally supports the product storage frame row so as to be able to tilt forward and closes the opening of the product storage frame row when the product storage frame row is erected, and
< c > A product carry-out path formed on the back side of the fixed plate for the product stored in the product storage frame row that is attached to the machine body side of the vending machine and engages the lower end portion of the product storage frame row that is raised. A product delivery device for paying out
< d > The product storage frame row is folded inward at a lower end portion thereof to support a lower surface of the product with a claw-like product presser plateIt is characterized by providing.
Further, in the invention of claim 2, the product holding plate is provided along a product delivery direction by the product delivery device, and serves as a guide member for guiding the product to the product delivery path. What you didIt is characterized by.
[0016]
In the present invention having the above-described configuration, a plurality of product storage frames for holding products in a stacked state are formed side by side, and the plurality of product storage frames form a product storage frame row. When a product is replenished and loaded, the product is stored in the product storage frame from the opening formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row. This commodity storage frame row is rotatably provided on the machine body of the vending machine, and engages with the commodity carry-out device at one rotation end and from an opening provided on the back surface of the commodity storage frame row. Products are kept from spilling out. Further, the opening is exposed at the other rotation end so that the product can be stored in the product storage frame.
In addition, a confirmation window is formed on the front surface of the product storage frame row, and the remaining amount of the product stored in the product storage frame can be easily confirmed by this confirmation window.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
3 to 5, the same parts as those shown in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, a back plate 52 is fixed to the back plate 51 of the door 3, and a pair of side plates 53 a and 53 b project forward from both ends of the back plate 52. Has been. A fixed plate 55 is fixed to the front ends of the pair of side plates 53a and 53b in parallel with the back plate 52, and a product carry-out path surrounded by the pair of side plates 53a and 53b, the back plate 52 and the fixed plate 55. 59 is formed.
The upper part of the product carry-out path 59 is closed by a top plate 63, and the lower part of the product carry-out path 59 communicates with the dispensing chute 35.
[0018]
The pair of side plates 53a and 53b extend further forward than the fixed plate 55, and between the side plates 53a and 53b,Toward the front side of the back plate 52Product storage frame row 5Freely rotatableHas been placed. More specifically, support shafts 67 project from the side plates 64a and 64b, and insertion holes 68 through which the support shafts 67 can be inserted are formed in the side plates 53a and 53b. Therefore, the commodity storage frame row 5 isBy inserting the support shaft 67 into the insertion hole 68Centering on the support shaft 67 with respect to the pair of side plates 53a and 53bCan be tilted forward to the front side of the back plate 52It is supported.
[0019]
The product storage frame row 5 includes side plates 64a and 64b, a top plate 65, and a front plate 66, and there is an interval between the side plate 64a and the side plate 64b so that the product T can be stored. A partition plate 56 is provided.
That is, the product storage frame row 5 is partitioned by the partition plate 56, and the product storage frame row 5 is formed in a state in which a plurality of product storage frames 58 are arranged. The front plate 66 is provided with confirmation windows 66a formed in such a size that the product T does not fall off. The confirmation windows 66a are provided one by one corresponding to each product storage frame 58. Therefore, the remaining amount of the product T stored in the product storage frame 58 can be easily confirmed through the confirmation window 66a.
[0020]
Also,FIG.As shown in FIG. 6, a notch 66b is formed below the front plate 66, and the notch 66b is formed slightly larger than the height of one product. Thus, by providing the notch part 66b in the front plate 66, it is possible to easily confirm the last one placed on the product carry-out device 61 among the products T stored in the product storage frame row 58. it can. The front plate 66 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the notch 66b.Angle member 69Is fixed. Therefore, as shown in FIG.Stand upEven if it is positioned, the product T does not fall off from the notch 66b.
[0021]
This angle member69By providing the product storage frame row 5 with one rotating end(Standing position)From the other rotating end(Forward tilt position)The product T does not fall off from the notch 66b even if it is rotated between the two. Here, the angle member 69 contacts the product carry-out device 61 when the product storage row frame 5 is rotated to the other rotation end, and is used as a stopper for restricting the rotation of the product storage row frame 5. be able to. Further, the angle member 69 can also be used as a handle when the commodity storage frame row 5 is rotated.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 3, when the product storage frame row 5 is rotated to one rotation end and is supported in a folded state on the door 3 side, it is formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row 5. The opening 64 is closed by the fixing plate 55. The lowermost product T1 in the product storage frame 58 is positioned on the product carry-out device 61, and the product storage frame row 5 is engaged with the product carry-out device 61. Therefore, the product T1 is stacked in each product storage frame 58. The finished product T does not spill out of the opening 64.
[0023]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the product storage frame 5 is rotated to the rotation end on the near side, the opening 64 formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row 5 is exposed, and each product storage frame 58 is exposed. The product can be refilled and loaded inside. In this state, the front plate 66 serves as a bottom plate that supports the product T in each product storage frame 58.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 4, a product presser plate 56 a is formed at the lower end of each partition plate 56 so as to branch in a direction perpendicular to the partition plate 56, and the product presser plate 56 a is arranged inside the product storage frame 58. It is the nail-like member bent toward the direction. Since the product holding plate 56a supports the lower surface of the lowermost product T1 among the products T stacked in the product storage frame 58, the product T can be prevented from spilling out of the product storage frame 58. it can.
[0025]
More specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the product storage frame row 5 is rotated to one rotation end, and the product storage frame row 5 is held in a state folded to the door 3 side. In this state, the lower surface of the lowermost product T <b> 1 among the products T stacked in the product storage frame 58 is a product presser plate 56 a formed on a pair of partition plates 56 constituting a part of the product storage frame 58. , 56a. Further, the lowermost product T1 in each product storage frame 58 is positioned on a product carry-out device 61 provided corresponding to each product storage frame 58, and the product rotated to one rotation end. The storage frame row 5 is engaged with the product storage device 61. Therefore, the product T can be reliably prevented from spilling out from the product storage frame 58.
[0026]
Even if the product storage frame row 5 is rotated between one rotation end and the other rotation end, the product pressing plate 56a supports the product T1 in the lowermost layer. There is no risk of spilling from the inside.
The product holding plate 56a is formed along the direction in which the product T is carried out by the product carry-out device 61, and does not hinder the product T from being carried out. The product pressing plate 56 also has a role as a guide member that guides the product T sent out by the product delivery device 61 to the product delivery path 59. Here, the upper surface of the product carry-out device 61 and the upper surface of the product presser plate 56 do not have to have the same height with respect to the bottom plate 61, and are arranged in a positional relationship so that the lowermost product T1 can be carried out without any problem. Just do it.
[0027]
The above-mentioned product carry-out device 61 is fixed to the bottom plate 61 formed below the portion of the side plates 53a, 53b protruding from the fixed plate 55, and the product storage frame row 5 provided rotatably. Corresponding to each product storage frame 58, one product delivery device 61 is provided on the bottom plate 60 one by one.
[0028]
Although a detailed description of the structure of the product carry-out device 61 is omitted, the product carry-out device 61 includes a first pusher 61a, a second pusher 61b, and a sold-out confirmation lever 61c as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. . The first pusher 61a and the second pusher 61b can be driven by an electric motor (not shown), and when a consumer presses a product selection button provided on the front surface of the door 1, a product storage frame in which a desired product is stored. The electric motor of the product unloading device 61 of 58 is driven to rotate the first pusher 61a and the second pusher 61b in the direction of the arrow.
[0029]
Here, the product T1 and the product T2 will be described as an example. First, the pushing claws 61d formed on the first pusher 61a push the back surface Tr of the product T1 placed on the product carry-out device 61. The first pusher 61a causes the product T1 to protrude from the product delivery port 55a by a half step, that is, about half of the product T1.
Thereafter, the pushing claw 61e formed on the second pusher 61b further pushes the back surface Tr of the product T1 pushed out by the pushing claw 61d of the first pusher 61a, and the product feeding port formed on the bottom plate 60 side of the fixed plate 55. The product T1 is sent out from 55a to the product carry-out path 59.
[0030]
In this way, the lowermost product T in the product storage frame 58 is sent out one by one from the product delivery outlet 55a to the product delivery path 59. Then, the product T1 is sent to the product receiving port provided on the front surface of the door 3 through the payout chute 35, and the consumer can obtain the desired product from the product receiving port. On the other hand, the product T2 stacked on the product T1 moves downward by one product and is positioned on the product T1 before being carried out, that is, on the product carry-out device 61, and the product T2 in the lowermost layer. Become.
[0031]
The sold-out confirmation lever 61c is always urged in a direction protruding from the product carry-out device 61. However, when the product T is stacked on the product carry-out device 61, the product carry-out device is caused by its own weight. It is immersed in 61. When the last product T in the product storage frame 58 is discharged by the product carry-out device 61, the sold-out confirmation lever 61c protrudes from the product carry-out device 61 by the urging force, and the switch provided in the product carry-out device 61 is turned on. Operate. Then, “sold out” is displayed on the display board provided near the product selection switch provided on the front surface of the door 3.
[0032]
Next, the operation and action of the above-described vending machine product storage device will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the normal sales standby state, the product storage frame 5 is positioned at one rotation end, and in this state, the opening 64 formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row 5 is In this state, it is closed by the fixing plate 55. Further, the lower surface of the lowermost product T <b> 1 in the product storage frame 58 is supported by the product presser plate 56 a and engaged with the product carry-out device 61.
[0033]
Next, when a product is replenished or loaded into the product storage frame 58, first, the angle member 69 is pulled toward the front side, and the product storage frame row 5 is centered on the support shaft 67 as shown in FIG. Rotate to the rotation end of.
The side plates 53a and 53b can be provided with plate-like stoppers 70, respectively. By providing the stopper 70, the front plate 66 of the product storage frame row 5 can be brought into contact with the stopper 70, and the product storage frame row 5 can be prevented from rotating more than necessary. Further, by adjusting the mounting position of the stopper 70, the rotation angle of the commodity storage frame row 5 can be arbitrarily determined.
[0034]
When the product storage frame row 5 is positioned at the other rotation end, the opening 64 formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row 5 is exposed, and the product T is replenished into the product storage frame 58 from the opening 64. Can be loaded.
When the replenishment and loading of the product is completed, the product storage frame row 5 is now rotated in the reverse direction around the support shaft 67, and the product storage frame row 5 is positioned at one rotation end. As for the products T stored in each product storage frame 58, the product T1 in the lowermost layer is supported by the product presser plate 56a, so that the products do not fall off from the product storage frame row 5 during the rotation operation.
When the product storage frame row 5 is positioned at one rotation end, the opening 64 formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row 5 is closed again by the fixing plate 55 and enters a normal sales standby state.
[0035]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a structure as shown in FIG. 6 is employed instead of the support shaft 67 when the commodity storage frame row 5 is rotated. Since the side plates 53a and 53b and the side plates 64a and 64b basically have the same structure, only the side plate 53b and the side plate 64b will be described in the following description.
[0036]
A first guide groove 71 and a second guide groove 72 are formed on the side plate 53b, and support shafts 67a and 67b are projected from the side plate 64b. The first guide groove 71 is formed in an arc shape, and an engaging portion 71 a is formed on the upper side extending from one end of the first guide groove 71. On the other hand, the 2nd guide groove 72 is also formed in circular arc shape similarly to the 1st guide groove 71, and the one part comprises the engaging part 72a.
The second guide groove 72 has a semicircular engagement portion 72a and a terminal end portion 72b positioned on a vertical line, and a circular arc portion connecting these upper and lower ends. On the other hand, the first guide groove 71 includes a straight engagement portion 71a formed with the vertical line of the upper and lower ends of the second guide groove 72 facing upward, an arc portion extending from the lower end of the straight portion, The terminal part 71b is the terminal part. The arc portion is a part of an imaginary circle centered on the terminal end 72 b of the second guide groove 72.
[0037]
A support shaft 67 a is inserted into the first guide groove 71, and a support shaft 67 b is inserted into the second guide groove 72. The support shafts 67 a and 67 b are inserted into the first guide groove 71 and the second guide groove 72, respectively. It can move in each groove while being guided.
[0038]
Next, the operation and action of the above-described vending machine product storage device will be described.
First, in a state where the opening 64 of the product storage frame row 5 is closed by the fixed plate 55, that is, in a state where the product storage frame row 5 is positioned at one rotation end, the side plate 53b and the side plate 64b is in the positional relationship shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. When rotating the product storage frame row 5 from this state, the product storage frame row 5 is lifted upward, and the support shaft 67a is moved along the straight engaging portion 71a.
[0039]
Next, the support shaft 67a and the support shaft 67b are moved along the first guide groove 71 and the second guide groove 72, respectively, and the product storage frame row 5 is rotated from one rotation end to the other rotation end. Let In the commodity storage frame row 5, the support shaft 67a and the support shaft 67b each have the other rotation end, that is, the support shaft 67a and the support shaft 67b shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 6 reach the end portions 71b and 72b. The rotation stops at the stage. The positional relationship between the side plate 53b and the side plate 64b in this state is as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6, and the product T is inserted into each product storage frame 58 from the opening 64 of the product storage frame row 5. Can be refilled and loaded.
[0040]
When the commodity storage frame row 5 is rotated from one rotation end to the other rotation end, the support shafts 67a and 67b are moved from the end portions 71b and 72b along the first guide groove 71 and the second guide groove 72. To move. When the product storage frame row 5 is positioned at one rotation end, that is, the support shaft 67a and the support shaft 67b are respectively engaged with the engaging portions 71a and 71b, the opening 64 of the product storage frame row 5 is formed by the fixing plate 55. The product storage frame row 5 is engaged with the product carry-out device 61. During the rotation operation from the other rotation end to the one rotation end, the support shaft 67a and the support shaft 67b move while being in contact with the upper edge of the first guide groove by the weight of the product storage frame row 5. To do. Therefore, the support shafts 67a and 67b can be smoothly positioned on the engaging portions 71a and 71b by the action of the weight of the product storage frame row 5, and the product storage frame row 5 can be reliably positioned at one rotation end. it can.
[0041]
If the engaging portions 71a and 71b with which the support shafts 67a and 67b are engaged are provided as in the present embodiment, the product storage frame row 5 is securely connected to one rotation end, that is, the opening portion of the product storage frame row 5. 64 can be positioned in a state of being closed by the fixing plate 55. Further, by adjusting the length and shape of the first guide groove 71 and the second guide groove 72, the rotation angle of the product storage frame row 5 can be arbitrarily determined.
[0042]
In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation or application is possible in the range which does not change a summary. For example, in the present embodiment, the commodity storage frame row 5 is provided on the door 3 side, but may be installed on the machine body 2 side.
Further, for example, a sheet-like member can be provided in the opening 64 of the commodity storage frame row 5 so as to be freely opened and closed. By providing such a sheet member, the sheet-like member can be opened from the opening 58 only when the product T is replenished or loaded, and the product can be closed when the product is replenished and loaded. When such a sheet-like member is provided, in particular, even when the product storage frame row 5 is vigorously rotated from the other rotation end to the one rotation end, the product T is removed from the opening 64 during the rotation operation. There is no risk of jumping out. Here, if the sheet-like member is a transparent body, the remaining amount of the product can be easily confirmed from the opening 64.
[0043]
Further, a member having a structure similar to the angle member 69 can be provided on the upper portion of the front plate 66 of the commodity storage frame row 5. When such an angle member is provided on the upper part, the commodity storage frame row 5 can be rotated with a small amount of torque.
Furthermore, although the case where the products T are stacked in one row in the product storage frame 58 has been described in the above-described embodiment, the structure of the product storage frames 58 may be a structure in which the products T are stacked in the front and rear rows.
In addition, although the product carry-out devices 61 are installed one by one on the bottom plate 61 corresponding to each product storage frame 58, the product carry-out devices 61 can also be provided in the product storage frame 58. Specifically, it can also be provided between the product pressing plate 56a and the lowermost product T1.
[0044]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the commodity storage device of the vending machine according to the first aspect, a plurality of commodity storage frames that hold the products in a stacked state are formed side by side, and the commodity storage frame row is formed by the plurality of commodity storage frames. Forming. The commodity storage frame row is rotatably provided on the body of the vending machine, and an opening for replenishing and loading products is formed on the back surface of the commodity storage frame row. When the product storage frame row is rotated to one rotation end, the product storage frame row can be engaged with the product carry-out device, and the product can be reliably prevented from spilling from the opening.
Further, when the product storage frame row is rotated to the other rotation end, the opening formed on the back surface of the product storage frame row can be easily exposed, and the product can be easily replenished from the opening. Can be loaded.
[0045]
Moreover, in invention of Claim 2,Since the product presser plate is provided along the product delivery direction by the product delivery device and is provided so as to serve as a guide member for guiding the product to the product delivery path, the product provided on the machine body The operation of the carry-out device is not hindered.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which a door of a conventional vending machine is opened.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a conventional product storage device of a vending machine.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the commodity storage device of the vending machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is rotated to one rotational end.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the apparatus is rotated to the other rotation end.
FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of the apparatus.
FIG. 6 is a view schematically showing the structure of a support shaft of the apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Airframe
3 Door
5 product storage frame
53a, 53b Side plate
58 product storage frame
61 Product carry-out device
64 opening
64a, 64b side plate
66a confirmation window
T product

Claims (2)

A product storage frame row in which openings for storing products are formed on the back surface;
A body of a vending machine provided with a fixed plate that pivotally supports the product storage frame row so as to be able to tilt forward and closes the opening of the product storage frame row when the product storage frame row is erected, and
A product carry-out path formed on the back side of the fixed plate for the product stored in the product storage frame row that is attached to the machine body side of the vending machine and engages the lower end portion of the product storage frame row that is raised. A product delivery device for paying out
The commodity storage frame row is provided with a claw-shaped product pressing plate that is bent inward at the lower end portion thereof to support the lower surface of the commodity. The vending machine according to claim 1 , wherein the product holding plate is provided along a product delivery direction by the product delivery device and serves as a guide member for guiding the product to the product delivery path. Product storage device.

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