JP3684460B2 - vending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vending machine for tobacco and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a vending machine such as a cigarette, a column for storing products to be sold is provided in the main body of the vending machine. And when storing goods in this column, the door provided in the front part of a main part was opened, the column was exposed outside, and goods were stored in each column.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in recent vending machines, since the types of products to be sold have increased, there are cases where the columns provided in the main body are provided in two front and rear columns. In such a case, there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp the state of the column located on the rear side of the main body only by opening the door of the vending machine.
[0004]
In particular, a service person who replenishes a vending machine needs to replenish the product in a short time, so it is necessary to immediately determine whether there is a product in the column with the door open. As described above, when a column is located at the rear, it is difficult to determine whether or not there is a product in the column, and there is a problem that it is difficult to perform a service.
[0005]
Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a vending machine that allows a service person who replenishes a product to easily determine whether or not there is a product in a column.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention of claim 1 is a vending machine provided with a door on the front surface of the main body of the vending machine, wherein the first column group and the second column group for storing products are provided in the main body at the same position in the front-rear direction , The first column group is configured to be able to carry out the product backward, the second column group is configured to be able to carry out the product forward, and both the first column group and the second column group can store the product from the front. The first column group is provided in the upper part inside the main body, the second column group is provided on the side and the lower side of the first column group at a position other than the first column group, and the door A third column group for storing products is provided on the rear surface. When the door is opened from the main body, the first column group, the second column group provided on the main body, and the third column group provided on the door are visually recognized. This is what you can do.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the first column group is provided at a corner at an upper portion inside the main body.
[0008]
[Operation]
With this vending machine, the first column group, the second column group, and the third column group provided on the door can be viewed at a time with the door opened, You can easily determine whether or not there is a product in the column, and you can service vending machines in a short time.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the vending machine 10 of the tobacco T of this invention is demonstrated based on FIGS. 1-3.
[0010]
Reference numeral 12 denotes a main body of the vending machine 10.
[0011]
Reference numeral 14 denotes a door provided at the front of the main body, and on the front surface thereof, display shelves 16, 16, 16 for displaying the sample cigarette T, a product selection button 18, a product outlet 20, a coin insertion slot 22, a return lever 23, a display 24, and a delivery plate 26 for handling bills are provided.
[0012]
Reference numeral 28 denotes a first column provided inside the main body 12, which is provided in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction at the upper left portion of the main body 12, and can store different cigarettes T in each row. The first column 28 is provided with a carry-out device 30 at the lower end thereof, and a plurality of cigarettes T are stacked on the carry-out device 30. When the sales command signal is input to the carry-out device 30, the carry-out device 30 is activated to carry out the lowermost tobacco T among the stacked cigarettes T as shown in FIG. 3 to the rear of the first column 28. . Further, when the cigarette T is stored in the first column 28, it is stored from the front of the first column 28. In addition, the state of the cigarette T stored in the first column 28 can be visually recognized from the front of the first column 28.
[0013]
Reference numeral 32 denotes a second column provided at a position other than the first column 28. The structure of the second column 32 is substantially the same as that of the first column 28, but the cigarette T is carried forward as shown in FIG. The second column 32 is provided in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction, and can store different cigarettes T in each row. When the tobacco T is stored in the second column 32, it is stored from the front of the second column 32. The state of the cigarette T stored in the second column 32 can be visually recognized from the front of the second column 32.
[0014]
Reference numeral 34 denotes a first chute that guides the cigarette T carried out from the first column 28 to the commodity outlet 20 provided in the door 14.
[0015]
Reference numeral 36 is a second chute provided below the second column 32, and guides the tobacco T carried out from the second column 32 to the product outlet 20.
[0016]
Reference numeral 38 denotes a door cover provided on the rear surface of the door 14. The door cover 38 covers the delivery plate 26 and the display shelf 16 provided on the door 14, and is rotatably attached to the door 14. When the display shelf 16 or the like is operated, the door cover 38 is attached to the door 14. On the other hand, the door cover 38 can be opened.
[0017]
Reference numeral 40 denotes a third column provided on the rear surface of the door cover 38. The third column 40 is provided in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction, and its structure is the same as that of the first column 28. When the cigarette T is stored in the third column 40, the cigarette T is stored from the rear, and whether or not the cigarette T is stored in the third column 40 is visible from the rear. Moreover, the tobacco T carried out from the third column 40 is carried out rearward as shown in FIG. This carried-out tobacco T reaches the product outlet 20 through the second chute 36.
[0018]
In the vending machine 10 configured as described above, when the service person confirms the sales state of the cigarette T, the door 14 is opened to the main body 12. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the contents of the first column 28, the second column 32, and the third column 40 can be confirmed at a glance. Therefore, the service person can confirm the column with a small remaining amount of the cigarette T just by opening the door 14, and can supply the goods. Therefore, the service time for the vending machine 10 can be shortened.
[0019]
Further, when the delivery plate 26 or the like is operated, it can be performed by opening the door cover 38.
[0020]
Further, when the cigarette T is replenished, the cigarette T can be replenished from the front to the first column 28 and the second column 32 only by opening the door 14, and the cigarette T from the rear to the third column 40. T can be replenished. Therefore, the replenishment time can be shortened.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, with the vending machine of the present invention, it is possible to confirm the contents of the column provided on the main body and the column provided on the door simply by opening the door, and confirm the state of the product with a small remaining amount at a glance. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vending machine with the door opened.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Vending machine 12 Main body 14 Door 20 1st column 30 Unloading device 32 2nd column 38 Door cover 40 3rd column

Claims (2)

In a vending machine with a door on the front of the vending machine body,
A first column group and a second column group for storing products are provided in the main body at the same position in the front-rear direction , the first column group is configured to be able to carry the products backward, and the second column group is configured to store the products. Configured to be able to be carried forward,
Both the first column group and the second column group can store products from the front,
The first column group is provided at an upper part inside the main body,
The second column group is provided on the side and lower side of the first column group which is a position other than the first column group,
A third column group for storing products on the rear surface of the door;
When the door is opened from the main body, the first column group, the second column group provided on the main body, and the third column group provided on the door can be visually recognized. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the first column group is provided at a corner portion in an upper part inside the main body.

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