JP4169472B2 - Showcase - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a showcase drastically improved in appealing ability to customers. SOLUTION: This open showcase 1 for displaying commodities in a showroom 13 comprises a display 108 capable of displaying at least a moving image and a speaker 111 capable of outputting a voice, and an information output by moving image and voice is performed by the display and the speaker.

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a showcase that is installed in a convenience store, a supermarket, or the like and displays products in a display room.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, this type of showcase is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-306875. That is, an open showcase, which is a showcase shown there, is installed in a store such as a convenience store or a supermarket, and a display room that opens to the front is formed in a heat insulating wall, and a plurality of stages are provided in the display room. Shelf is erected to display products such as food, cooked goods and beverages.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  In such a showcase, how to attract the customer's interest, that is, how to attract the customer's interest in the product is greatly related to the sales improvement. Various ideas have been devised. However, the reality is that such a method alone has a limit to the effect of appealing to customers.
[0004]
  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional technical problems, and provides a showcase in which the ability to appeal to customers is drastically improved.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The showcase of the present invention is configured by displaying products in a display room, and includes at least display means capable of displaying a moving image, and sound generation means capable of outputting sound.A human sensor for detecting human movement in the display room, and responding to the movement of goods in the display roomThe display means and the sound generation means output information by moving images and sounds.
[0006]
  According to the present invention, in a showcase in which products are displayed in a display room, at least display means capable of displaying a moving image and sound generation means capable of outputting sound are provided, and the display means and the sound generation means Thus, it is possible to output information to the customer using moving images and sound using the display means and the sound generating means. As a result, the customer's interest can be more strongly aroused, and the displayed products can be promoted to increase sales.
[0007]
  In particular, since a human sensor that detects human movement in the display room outputs information in response to the movement of the product in the display room, for example, a video in response to the customer taking out the product from the display room. It is possible to take measures such as outputting thank you by voice.
[0008]
  A showcase according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that it includes a human sensor for detecting a surrounding human body motion and outputs information in response to the approach of a customer.
[0009]
  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above, a human sensor for detecting the surrounding human body motion is provided, and information is output in response to the approach of the customer, so that the customer reacts to approaching the showcase. Thus, it becomes possible to output information by moving images and sounds, and to realize a wasteful output operation.
[0010]
  Claim 3The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in each of the above-mentioned inventions, the contents of the information output include information relating to the product such as product advertisement, price, cooking or handling method.
[0011]
  Claim 3According to the invention, in addition to the above-mentioned inventions, the contents of the information output include information about the product such as the advertisement, price, cooking or handling method of the product, so that the advertising effect of the product and the customer's willingness to purchase can be further enhanced. It is possible to improve.
[0012]
  Claim 4The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that in each of the above inventions, the contents of the information output include information relating to control of the temperature in the display room and the set value.
[0013]
  Claim 4According to the invention, in addition to the above-mentioned inventions, the contents of the information output include information related to the control of the temperature in the display room, the set value, etc., so that a separate thermometer or the like is unnecessary, and the convenience and cost for the user are reduced. Can be reduced.
[0014]
  Claim 5The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in each of the above inventions, the contents of the information output include information relating to a predetermined abnormality, and the information relating to the abnormality is output in a manner that can be discriminated only by the user.
[0015]
  Claim 5According to the invention, in addition to the above-described inventions, the content of the information output includes information on a predetermined abnormality, so that it is possible to promptly notify the user of the abnormality that has occurred in the showcase and a special alarm. A device is also unnecessary. In this case, since the information regarding the abnormality is output in a manner that can be discriminated only by the user, there is no risk of giving the customer unnecessary sense of anxiety.
[0016]
  Claim 6The showcase of the present invention is characterized in that, in each of the above inventions, the display means includes a touch switch in the display area, and the display content is switched in accordance with an input operation to the touch switch.
[0017]
  Claim 6According to the invention, in addition to the above inventions, the display means includes a touch switch in the display area, and the display contents are switched in accordance with an input operation to the touch switch. As described above, it is possible to switch and display information related to products and information related to control as described above, thereby increasing the amount of information that can be output and further improving sales and convenience. Is possible.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of an open showcase 1 as an embodiment of a showcase to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a side view of the open showcase 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the open showcase 1, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the open showcase 1 in a state where 2 is removed, and FIG.
[0019]
  The open showcase 1 is a desktop open showcase that is installed on a cashier counter C (FIG. 15) of a convenience store, for example, and includes a heat insulating wall 4 attached on the unit base 3 at the bottom, and the heat insulating wall 4 A bottom plate 6 made of a hard resin, a side plate 7, 7 erected on the left and right of the unit base 3, a top plate 8 installed between the upper ends of these side plates 7, 7, and these bottom plates 6. The door 11 is configured to open and close the rear opening 9 surrounded by the rear edges of the side plates 7 and 7 and the top plate 8. The door 11, the top plate 8, the side plates 7 and 7, and the bottom plate 6 surround the door 11. The display space 13 is a display chamber 13 having an opening (12) in the front. The space inside the unit base 3 below the heat insulating wall 4 is a machine room 14. Reference numeral 16 denotes reinforcing angles attached to the left and right of the unit base 3.
[0020]
  The heat insulating wall 4 has a stepped shape with a low front part and a high rear part, whereby a low order part 4A is formed in the front part and a high order part 4B is formed in the rear part. The low-order part 4A is gently inclined downward and backward, and the high-order part 4B is inclined gently low and forward. Further, the vertical wall 4C connecting the high-order part 4B and the low-order part 4A is an inclined wall whose upper part is slightly retracted.
[0021]
  The bottom plate 6 is attached so as to cover the heat insulating wall 4 and the unit base 3 with a space from the lower portion 4A, the high portion 4B and the vertical wall portion 4C of the heat insulating wall 4. The lower part 6A of the part, the higher part 6B of the rear part, and the vertical wall part 6C between them are configured. A cooling chamber 17 is formed between the bottom plate 6 and the heat insulating wall 4 from the front lower part to the rear upper part, and a cooler 18 constituting a refrigeration cycle of the cooling device R is installed horizontally in the cooling chamber 17 on the high level part 4B. In addition, a blower 19 is provided in the cooling chamber 17 at the center of the front side of the vertical wall portion 4C.
[0022]
  A cooler partition plate 21 is attached in the cooling chamber 17 from the upper surface of the cooler 18 to the upper portion of the vertical wall portion 6 </ b> C, and a space is formed between the cooler partition plate 21 and the bottom plate 6. Yes. A guard 6D for preventing a product from falling is integrally provided at the upper end of the vertical wall portion 6C of the bottom plate 6, and a lower discharge port 22 is formed below the guard 6D. The cooler partition plate 21 is continuous with the lower edge of the lower discharge port 22, whereby a lower discharge duct extending from the rear of the cooler 18 to the lower discharge port 22 between the cooler partition plate 21 and the bottom plate 6. 23 is configured. Reference numeral 24 denotes a fan case attached around the blower 19.
[0023]
  In addition, the vertical wall portion 6C of the bottom plate 6 is also an inclined wall whose upper part is slightly retracted, but a discharge guide 26 for concealing the lower discharge port 22 is attached to the front surface thereof and opened downward, A protrusion 27 is integrally formed below the lower discharge port 22. The lower portion 6A of the bottom plate 6 is also gently inclined backward, but its front portion is bent obliquely forward and downward, and a suction port 29 is formed there (FIG. 6). A display device 31 is erected on the front side of the suction port 29 and is located at the lower edge of the opening 12 of the display chamber 13.
[0024]
  This display device 31 has a display 108 composed of an LCD as a display means at the center, flat fluorescent lamps 113 and 113 having a structure as shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-43458 on the left and right sides, and sound generation adjacent to the display 108. A speaker 111 is provided as means. The display 108 has a display area of about 15 cm wide and 10 cm long, for example, and is directed obliquely upward to the front, so that a moving image can be displayed. A capacitive touch switch 106 is attached to the surface of the display area of the display 108.
[0025]
  Furthermore, the flat fluorescent lamps 113 and 113 irradiate light in the front-rear direction. A predetermined advertisement may be displayed on the front surface of the flat fluorescent lamps 113 and 113. Further, an infrared external human sensor 103 is attached to the front end portion of the heat insulating wall 4. This external human sensor 103 generates an output in response to a human body movement around the open showcase 1 (mainly in a predetermined angle range in front).
[0026]
  Moreover, although the high position part 6B of the baseplate 6 is also inclined gently so that it may become high back, the rear-end part has fallen stepwise, and it communicates with the rear wall part 33 located in the back side of the cooler 18. A hole 32 is formed. Note that the rear wall 33 of the bottom plate 6 in which the communication holes 32 are formed has an inclined surface with the upper part on the front side.
[0027]
  On the other hand, the door 11 is configured by loading a heat insulating material 38 between an outer surface plate 36 and an inner surface plate 37 made of hard resin. For example, the door 11 is pivoted to the top plate 8 and the bottom plate 6 by a hinge 39 on the upper and lower sides on the right side. It is freely pivoted. Further, a space is formed between the heat insulating material 38 and the inner surface plate 37, and a rear duct 41 is formed on the upper and lower sides. An upper surface 37 </ b> A and a lower surface of the inner surface plate 37 positioned at the upper and lower ends of the rear duct 41. Communication holes 42 and 43 are formed in 37B, respectively. The lower communication hole 43 matches the communication hole 32 of the bottom plate 6 when the door 11 is closed.
[0028]
  In this case, the lower surface 37 </ b> B of the inner surface plate 37 around the communication hole 43 is an inclined surface whose upper portion is the front side, and is in close contact with the rear wall portion 33 of the bottom plate 6 when the door 11 is closed. As a result, the communication holes 32 and 43 are almost flush with each other, and there is no trouble in opening and closing the door 11 (FIG. 7). Reference numeral 47 denotes a gasket attached around the inner surface plate 37.
[0029]
  On the other hand, a heat insulating material 48 is also attached to the inside of the top plate 8, and an inner surface plate 49 is attached to the lower side of the heat insulating material 48 with a space therebetween, and the top plate is interposed between the inner surface plate 49 and the heat insulating material 48. Part duct 51 is constituted. After the lower part of the inner surface plate 49 is lowered, it has a shape folded upward, and a communication hole 53 is formed in the rear lower surface 49A of the inner surface plate 49 located at the rear lower end of the top duct 51. . The upper communication hole 42 of the door 11 matches the communication hole 53 of the inner surface plate 49 when the door 11 is closed.
[0030]
  In this case, the rear lower surface 49A of the inner surface plate 49 around the communication hole 53 is an inclined surface with the rear part on the upper side, and is in close contact with the upper surface 37A of the door 11 when the door 11 is closed. As a result, the communication holes 42 and 53 are substantially flush with each other, and there is no problem in opening and closing the door 11 (FIG. 8). The gasket 47 is in close contact with the top plate 8, the bottom plate 6, and the side plates 7, 7 with the door 11 closing the opening 9 on the rear surface.
[0031]
  Moreover, the front end of the top duct 51 is opened toward the front lower side, and an upper discharge port 61 is formed there. Thus, when the door 11 is closed, a series of cold air circulation ducts from the lower suction port 29 to the cooling chamber 17 and from the cooling chamber 17 to the rear duct 41 and the top duct 51 to the upper discharge port 61 are formed. Will be composed.
[0032]
  Further, a DVD driver (DVD player) 101 is disposed inside the top plate 8. The DVD driver 101 has a function of reproducing a DVD in which predetermined moving image data and audio data are written, and its entrance is disposed on the rear surface of the top plate 8 above the door 11. On the right side, a play / stop button 114 and an eject button (for DVD removal) 116 of the DVD driver 101 are arranged. An infrared internal human sensor 104 is attached to the lower surface of the front end of the heat insulating material 48 of the top plate 8. The internal human sensor 104 generates an output in response to the movement of a customer's finger (human body movement) and the movement of a product in the display room 13.
[0033]
  Next, the configuration in the machine room 14 will be described. A plurality of slit-shaped exhaust ports 3A are formed on the front surface and the left and right side surfaces of the unit base 3, and the rear surface is opened. And this opening is obstruct | occluded by the said rear panel 2 so that opening and closing is possible.
[0034]
  In the machine room 14 configured in the unit base 3, a compressor 63, a condenser 64, and a capillary tube (decompression device) 66 constituting the refrigeration cycle of the cooling device R together with the cooler 18 are installed. In addition, an electrical box 67 for storing a control board and the like, an evaporating dish 68, a condenser blower 69, and the like are also installed.
[0035]
  In this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the compressor 63 is installed in the right rear part toward the inside of the machine room 14, the condenser 64 is installed in the left rear part, and the condenser blower 69 faces the front side thereof. Is provided. 63D is a discharge pipe of the compressor 63, and 63S is a suction pipe. As described above, since the heat insulating wall 4 includes the lower portion 4A at the front and the higher portion 4B at the rear, the height of the machine room 14 is low at the front and high at the rear. Therefore, the compressor 63 and the condenser 64 which are large in size are arranged in parallel by utilizing this high portion.
[0036]
  Further, the condenser 64 and the condenser blower 69 are attached to the bottom of the unit base 3 by a substantially gate-shaped mounting plate 72, and the evaporating dish 68 is disposed on the rear surface below the condenser 64 and the condenser blower 69. It is inserted removably from the opening. Reference numeral 73 denotes an evaporating plate housed in the evaporating dish 68, which is composed of a water-absorbing member and promotes evaporation of drain water, which will be described later.
[0037]
  Further, an air inlet 2A to which a filter 74 is attached is formed in a portion (right side as viewed from the rear) corresponding to the condenser 64 of the rear panel 2. The motor 19M for driving the blower 19 is mounted in the machine chamber 14 on the rear side of the vertical wall 4C of the heat insulating wall 4 and is disposed between the compressor 63 and the condenser 64. The rotating shaft of the motor 19M passes through the vertical wall portion 4C and is connected to the blower 19.
[0038]
  Furthermore, a drainage port 76 is formed on the left side of the front portion of the high-order part 4B of the heat insulating wall 4, and a drain hose 77 hangs down from the drainage port 76 through the heat insulating wall 4, and its lower end is Opened on the evaporating dish 68. The drain water (defrosted water or dew) dripped from the cooler 18 flows down on the high-order part 4 </ b> B and flows into the drain port 76. Then, it flows into the drain hose 77 from the drain port 76 and is discharged into the evaporating dish 68.
[0039]
  Since the compressor 63, the condenser 64, the condenser fan 69, the evaporating dish 68, the electrical equipment box 67, the motor 19M, and the like are arranged in this way, the devices are arranged in the narrow machine room 14 without any trouble. can do.
[0040]
  Next, the structure of the side plate 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this case, FIG. 12 shows the left side plate 7 and the other side shows the right side plate 7. The left and right side plates 7 have a symmetrical shape and basically the same structure. The side plate 7 includes a vertical reinforcing plate 81, and an outer plate 82 and an inner plate 83 made of transparent hard synthetic resin.
[0041]
  The lower edges of the outer plate 82 and the inner plate 83 substantially match the shape of the upper surface of the unit base 3, and the front surface of the upper plate 8 descends while gently curving from the top plate 8 toward the front of the unit base 3. Thereby covering the side of the display chamber 13. The reinforcing plate 81 passes through the notches 3B at both rear portions of the unit base 3 and enters the machine chamber 14, and is screwed to the rear portion of the unit base 3 and / or the angle 16, and between the upper ends of the reinforcing plates 81 and 81. The top plate 8 is connected.
[0042]
  In this case, the outer plate 82 and the inner plate 83 are superposed on each other in such a manner that the reinforcing plate 81 is sandwiched between the rear portions thereof, and are fixed to each other at the peripheral portion and are screwed to the reinforcing plate 81. At this time, an air layer G is formed between the outer plate 82 and the inner plate 83 to improve heat insulation.
[0043]
  In addition, overhanging portions 82A and 83A projecting outward in the vertical direction are formed on the portions of the outer plate 82 and the inner plate 83 that cover the reinforcing plate 81, and the outer plate 82 and the projecting portion 82A of the outer plate 82 are reinforced. An exhaust duct 86 that extends vertically is formed between the plates 81. The lower end of the exhaust duct 86 communicates with the machine chamber 14, and the upper end is covered with the top plate 8 and is closed. Further, a plurality of exhaust discharge ports 87 are formed in the front surface 82B of the overhanging portion 82A, which is the front surface of the exhaust duct 86, vertically.
[0044]
  The inner plate 83 is provided with several aspirators 88 for preventing fogging in the air layer G. Further, since the exhaust duct 86 between the reinforcing plate 81 and the outer plate 82 before the top plate 8 is attached is opened upward as shown in FIG. 10, the strips colored between the projecting portion 82 </ b> A and the reinforcing plate 81 from there. It is possible to improve the appearance and the sales effect by inserting a strip-shaped panel with a strip-shaped board or advertisement display.
[0045]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, shelf supports 89... Inclined slightly forward and downward are integrally formed on the projecting portion 83 </ b> A of the inner side plate 83 vertically in four stages. The shelf receivers 89 are open to the opposite side plate 7 and rearward, and a shelf 91 made of transparent hard resin is inserted through the opening 9 on the rear surface. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, a shelf 91 is installed in the display chamber 13.
[0046]
  Next, FIG. 16 shows a block diagram of an electric circuit of the open showcase 1. Reference numeral 100 denotes a general-purpose microcomputer (CPU), and outputs of the DVD driver 101, the external human sensor 103, the internal human sensor 104, and the touch switch 106 are input to the microcomputer 100. Reference numeral 102 denotes a temperature sensor, which detects the temperature in the display chamber 13 or the temperature of the cold air flowing through the duct and outputs it to the microcomputer 100.
[0047]
  To the output of the microcomputer 100, the compressor 63, the motor 19M of the blower 19, and the condenser blower 69 (the motor thereof) are connected. The display 108 of the display device 31 is also connected to the microcomputer 100 via the LCD driver 107, the speaker 111 is also connected to the microcomputer 100 via the driver 109, and the flat fluorescent lamp 113 is also connected via the driver 112. It is connected to the microcomputer 100.
[0048]
  The open showcase 1 having the above configuration is placed on a cashier counter C of a convenience store as shown in FIG. And in the display room 13, goods V, such as a drink agent and a can drink, are accommodated and displayed. In this case, the products V are arranged on the lower portion 6A on the front side of the vertical wall portion 6C of the bottom plate 6 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the lower level part 6A becomes the lowermost display surface. At this time, since the lower portion 6 </ b> A is inclined rearward and slightly lower, the product V leans against the rear protrusion 27 and the discharge guide 26 without falling down to the front side.
[0049]
  On the other hand, the rear door 11 is opened and opened on the upper portion 6B of the bottom plate 6 serving as the display surface of the middle stage (or the top stage when the shelf 91 is not installed) or the shelf 91 serving as the top display surface. To store the product V. At this time, since the high-order part 6B and the shelf 91 are low and tilted slightly to the front, the products V can be smoothly and smoothly stored from the rear. Moreover, since the front part of the high-order part 6B and the shelf 91 is low, the customer can easily see the product V. When the customer takes out the product V in the front row, the subsequent product V is automatically placed in the front row. To move on.
[0050]
  When the power is turned on, the microcomputer 100 starts the operation of the compressor 63 and the motors 19M and 69 based on the output of the temperature sensor 102. Further, the flat fluorescent lamp 113 is turned on to raise the above-mentioned advertising characters and the like in front, and the interior of the rear display chamber 13 is illuminated. When the compressor 63, the blower 19 (the motor 19M), and the condenser blower 69 are operated, the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the discharge pipe 63D of the compressor 63 flows into the condenser 64, where the condenser blower is provided. 69 is condensed and liquefied by the outside air ventilated by 69. The condensed liquid refrigerant is decompressed by the capillary tube 66 and then flows into the cooler 18 to evaporate.
[0051]
  At this time, heat is taken from the air in the cooling chamber 17 to exert a cooling effect. The refrigerant discharged from the cooler 18 is sucked into the compressor 63 through the suction pipe 63S and is compressed again. And if the air blower 19 is drive | operated, as shown by the arrow in FIGS. The cool air in the cooling chamber 17 cooled by exchanging heat with the cooler 18 as described above exits the communication hole 32 and enters the rear duct 41 from the communication hole 43. Then, the interior of the rear duct 41 rises, enters the top duct 51 through the communication holes 42 and 53, moves forward, and is discharged from the discharge port 61 toward the front opening 12 of the display chamber 13.
[0052]
  The cool air discharged from the discharge port 61 is directed to the suction port 29 while forming an air curtain in the opening 12, guided to the display device 31, and sucked into the suction port 29 by the suction force of the blower 19. And a part of air curtain is circulated in the display chamber 13, and the inside of the display chamber 13 is cooled to predetermined temperature. Further, part of the cool air that has come out of the cooler 18 enters the lower discharge duct 23, moves forward there, and is discharged from the lower discharge port 22 to the front of the vertical wall portion 6 </ b> C.
[0053]
  Although the cooling effect tends to be reduced on the lower display portion 6A of the lowermost display surface that is far from the discharge port 61, since the cool air is directly supplied from the lower discharge port 22 as described above, the lack of cooling is solved. Is done. Further, since the discharge guide 26 is provided at the lower discharge port 22 and the projection 27 is formed below the discharge guide 26, the cool air discharge and the cold air circulation from the lower discharge port 22 are hindered by the product V on the lower portion 6A. There is nothing to do.
[0054]
  Here, the height L1 from the bottom surface of the unit base 3 of the open showcase 1, that is, the installation surface to the top surface of the top plate 8 is set to 700 mm to 750 mm (715 mm in the embodiment), and the lowest display surface (low level). The height dimension L2 up to the portion 6A) is set in a range of 100 mm to 200 mm (149 mm in the embodiment). In addition, the height dimension L3 from the installation surface to the upper end of the display device 31 is set to 200 mm to 210 mm (205 mm in the embodiment), and the height dimension L4 from the installation surface to the middle display surface (high position portion 6B) is 300 mm or more. The range is set to 400 mm or less (304 mm in the embodiment).
[0055]
  Further, a height dimension L5 from the installation surface to the uppermost display surface (shelf 91) is set in a range of 400 mm to 700 mm (489 mm in the embodiment), and a height dimension L6 from the installation surface to the front end of the top plate 8 is set. Is set to 650 mm to 700 mm (668 mm in the embodiment). The front and rear dimension L7 of the open showcase 1 is set to 450 mm or more and 550 mm or less (490 mm in the embodiment).
[0056]
  Here, the height of the cashier counter C provided in the convenience store is usually 800 mm to 1000 mm, and its depth is about 550 mm. Therefore, according to the open showcase 1, the product V can be stably placed on the register counter C and displayed in the display chamber 13 while cooling the product V. As a result, it is possible to promote the willingness to purchase products V such as drinks and cans to be sold, particularly in the vicinity of the cashier counter C, and contribute to an increase in sales.
[0057]
  Further, when the open showcase 1 is installed on the cash register counter C, the height from the floor to the lowermost display surface (lower part 6A) is in the range of 900 mm to 1200 mm. As a result, the height of the lowermost display surface (lower part 6A) is in the range from the customer's waist to the chest, improving the visibility of the lowermost product V and facilitating removal.
[0058]
  Furthermore, the height of the uppermost display surface (shelf 91; when the shelf 91 is not installed, the higher position 6B) is in the range of 300 mm to 700 mm from the installation surface from the middle display surface (high position portion 6B). Therefore, similarly, when the open showcase 1 is installed on the cash register counter C, the height from the floor to the uppermost display surface (the shelf 91 or the high portion 6B) is in the range of 1100 mm to 1700 mm. Accordingly, the height of the uppermost display surface is in a range from the customer's substantially belly to the face, the visibility of the uppermost product V is improved, and it is easy to take out.
[0059]
  Further, as described above, the height of the machine room 14 is configured so that the front part is low and the rear part is high due to the staircase shape of the heat insulating wall 4, so that the lowermost display surface (low-order part 6A) is set low, Devices with large dimensions such as the compressor 63 and the condenser 64 can be installed in the rear part of the machine room 14.
[0060]
  On the other hand, when the condenser blower 69 is operated, outside air is sucked from the air inlet 2A of the rear panel 2 and is blown to the front evaporating dish 68 after passing through the condenser 64. As a result, the drain water in the evaporating dish 68 is evaporated. In addition, warm air that has risen due to air cooling of the condenser 64 and warm air that is generated from the compressor 63 partially flows out from the exhaust port 3A around the unit base 3, but the rest is notched at the rear of both sides of the unit base 3. 3B part is reached, and a part of the remaining part flows out of the notch 3B and the other part flows into the exhaust duct 86 of the side plates 7 and 7 (FIG. 10).
[0061]
  The warm air flowing out from the notch 3B flows to the outer surface of the outer plate 82 at the lower side of the side plate 7 and warms a portion where condensation is likely to occur near the suction port 29, thereby preventing condensation. Further, the warm air flowing into the exhaust duct 86 rises there as shown in FIG. 10, and eventually flows out from the front exhaust discharge port 87... As a result, the outer surface of the outer plate 82 that tends to condense depending on the temperature in the display chamber 13 can be warmed, and condensation can be prevented or eliminated.
[0062]
  Here, since the upper end of the exhaust duct 86 is closed by the top plate 8, the pressure (static pressure) at the upper part of the exhaust duct 86 rises, and as a result, the amount of warm air flowing out from the upper exhaust outlet 87 increases. Become. Accordingly, it is possible to preferentially supply warm air to the upper part of the outer surface of the outer plate 82 where condensation is most likely in the vicinity of the discharge port 61, thereby effectively eliminating condensation.
[0063]
  Next, control operations related to the display 108 and the speaker 111 of the display device 31 by the microcomputer 100 will be described. When a predetermined DVD is inserted into the entrance / exit of the DVD driver 101 and the play / stop button 114 is pressed, the DVD driver 101 becomes ready to play the inserted DVD. On this DVD, information relating to the product such as advertisement / advertisement (commercial), handling method, cooking method, usage method, price, etc. of the product V is written in a moving image and sound.
[0064]
  When the microcomputer 100 detects that the customer has approached the open showcase 1 based on the output of the external human sensor 103, the microcomputer 100 starts to reproduce the DVD by the DVD driver 101 in response thereto. The moving image reproduced by the DVD driver 101 is displayed on the display 108 by the LCD driver 107, and sound is output from the speaker 111 by the driver 109.
[0065]
  Further, the microcomputer 100 displays the temperature in the display chamber 13 at a location that does not interfere with the moving image display, such as the lower corner of the display 108, based on the output of the temperature sensor 102, and at the same time the display set in the microcomputer 100. The set temperature in the chamber 102 is also displayed.
[0066]
  Further, the microcomputer 100 displays a predetermined switching button on the upper end of the display 108 or the like. When a customer or user touches it with a finger, the touch switch 106 detects it and switches the content of the displayed moving image. As a result, the cooking method and the like can be switched and displayed on a plurality of pages. Further, the display of the temperature in the display chamber 13 and the display of the set temperature may be switched by this switching button.
[0067]
  Further, for example, when the customer takes out the product V from the display room 13, the microcomputer 100 detects the movement of the fingers and the product V at this time by the internal human sensor 104, and for example, “Thank you. ”(Characters or characters and moving images), and the same sound is output from the speaker 111.
[0068]
  If the customer moves away from the open showcase 1, the microcomputer 100 detects this by the external human sensor 103 and stops the reproduction of the DVD by the DVD driver 101, and displays the display 108 and the output from the speaker 111. Stop. At this time, the flat fluorescent lamp 113 may be turned on / off in synchronization with the display 108 based on the detection by the external human sensor 103.
[0069]
  Here, for example, when an abnormality in the temperature of the display chamber 13 (abnormally high / low temperature) or an abnormality in the compressor 63 or the fans 19 and 69 (motor lock or the like) occurs, the microcomputer 100 does not depend on the approach of the human body. Playback is started by the DVD driver 101, and the display color of the display 108 is changed to a color different from normal. As a result, the user can confirm at a glance that the above-described abnormality has occurred in the open showcase 1 without the customer knowing.
[0070]
  In this state, when the user touches a predetermined display button on the display 108 (set at a place where the customer does not normally touch), the microcomputer 100 detects it with the touch switch 106 and displays the abnormal content on the display 108. . Thereby, it becomes possible for a user to repair quickly.
[0071]
  The numerical values such as the dimensions shown in the above embodiments are not limited thereto, and can be variously changed within a range suitable for installation on a desk such as a convenience store cashier counter. Further, in the embodiment, the machine room 14 is configured below the heat insulating wall 4 and the compressor 63 of the cooling device R is installed therein, but these compressors and condensers are separately installed in the open showcase. It is good also as a system which connects with the cooler 18 by refrigerant | coolant piping and installs a compressor etc. in a cash register counter.
[0072]
  In the embodiment, the moving image is displayed on the display by playing the DVD with the DVD driver. However, the moving image and the sound are reproduced using a driver of a CD, a normal VTR, an HDD, a memory, and a CD-ROM. May be. Furthermore, although the DVD driver is built in the open showcase 1 in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and video / audio information may be transmitted from the outside to the open showcase by wire or wirelessly and output from the display and the speaker. Further, the display information shown in the embodiment is not limited thereto, and needless to say, it can be output as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0073]
  Needless to say, the moving image includes a still image, but it is essential in the present invention that at least the moving image can be displayed on the display 108. The present invention is not limited to the open showcase of the embodiment as a showcase, and the present invention is effective for a so-called reach-in showcase or a flat showcase having a glass door.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in a showcase in which products are displayed in a display room, at least display means capable of displaying a moving image and sound generation means capable of outputting sound are provided, and the display means and sound are displayed. Since the generating means outputs information by moving image and sound, it is possible to output information to the customer by moving image and sound using the display means and sound generating means. As a result, the customer's interest can be more strongly aroused, and the displayed products can be promoted to increase sales.
[0075]
  In particular, since a human sensor that detects human movement in the display room outputs information in response to the movement of the product in the display room, for example, a video in response to the customer taking out the product from the display room. It is possible to take measures such as outputting thank you by voice.
[0076]
  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above, a human sensor for detecting the surrounding human body motion is provided, and information is output in response to the approach of the customer, so that the customer reacts to approaching the showcase. Thus, it becomes possible to output information by moving images and sounds, and to realize a wasteful output operation.
[0077]
  Claim 3According to the invention, in addition to the above-mentioned inventions, the contents of the information output include information about the product such as the advertisement, price, cooking or handling method of the product, so that the advertising effect of the product and the customer's willingness to purchase can be further enhanced. It is possible to improve.
[0078]
  Claim 4According to the invention, in addition to the above-mentioned inventions, the contents of the information output include information related to the control of the temperature in the display room, the set value, etc., so that a separate thermometer or the like is unnecessary, and the convenience and cost for the user are reduced. Can be reduced.
[0079]
  Claim 5According to the invention, in addition to the above-described inventions, the content of the information output includes information on a predetermined abnormality, so that it is possible to promptly notify the user of the abnormality that has occurred in the showcase and a special alarm. A device is also unnecessary. In this case, since the information regarding the abnormality is output in a manner that can be discriminated only by the user, there is no risk of giving the customer unnecessary sense of anxiety.
[0080]
  Claim 6According to the invention, in addition to the above inventions, the display means includes a touch switch in the display area, and the display contents are switched in accordance with an input operation to the touch switch. As described above, it is possible to switch and display information related to products and information related to control as described above, thereby increasing the amount of information that can be output and further improving sales and convenience. Is possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an open showcase as an example of a showcase of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the open showcase of FIG.
3 is a rear view of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is a rear view excluding a rear panel of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
5 is a longitudinal side view of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
6 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional side view of a front portion of a heat insulating wall of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
7 is an enlarged vertical side view of the rear portion of the heat insulating wall of the open showcase of FIG. 1; FIG.
8 is an enlarged vertical side view of the rear part of the top plate of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
9 is a plan sectional view of a machine room portion of the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the right side plate facing the open showcase of FIG.
11 is a side view of the side plate of FIG.
12 is a side view of the left side plate facing the open showcase of FIG. 1. FIG.
13 is a front view of the side plate of FIG.
14 is a cross-sectional plan view of the side plate of FIG.
15 is a side view showing a state where the open showcase of FIG. 1 is installed on a cash register counter. FIG.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram of an electric circuit of the open showcase of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
  1 Open showcase (showcase)
  3 Unit base
  4 Insulation wall
  6 Bottom plate
  6A Lower part
  6B High part
  7 Side plate
  8 Top plate
  9,12 opening
  11 Door
  13 display room
  14 Machine room
  17 Cooling room
  18 Cooler
  19 Blower
  22 Lower outlet
  29 Suction port
  31 Display device
  41 Rear duct
  51 Top duct
  61 Suction port
  91 shelves
  100 microcomputer
  101 DVD driver
  102 Temperature sensor
  103 External human sensor
  104 Human sensor
  106 Touch switch
  108 Display (display means)
  111 Speaker (sound generation means)
  C cashier counter

Claims (6)

In a showcase where products are displayed in the display room,
A display means capable of displaying at least a moving image; a sound generation means capable of outputting sound ; and a human sensor for detecting a human motion in the display room; and the display means in response to movement of a product in the display room. And a sound generating means for outputting information by moving image and sound.   The showcase according to claim 1, further comprising a human sensor for detecting a surrounding human body motion, and outputting the information in response to a customer approach. The showcase according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the content of the information output includes information about the product, such as a product advertisement, price, cooking, or handling method. 4. The showcase according to claim 1, wherein the content of the information output includes information related to control of a temperature and a set value in the display room. The content of the information output includes information on a predetermined abnormality, and the information on the abnormality is output in a manner that can be discriminated only by a user. Item 4 showcase. The display unit includes a touch switch in a display area, and the display content is switched according to an input operation to the touch switch. Showcase.

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