JP4279895B1 - Display system and display device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a display system capable of displaying a mark in a predetermined direction even when the container is placed in a random direction when the container is displayed vertically on a display device. To do.
When a container 20 is placed on the rear side of the display device 30 as indicated by a solid line 4A, a moving member 313d in the rotation stopping mechanism 313 moves forward. At this time, the right side of the container 20 in the drawing tends to move forward by the first roller portion 311, but the left side in the drawing is given resistance from the resistance applying portion 312, and therefore the forward movement is performed. Be regulated. As a result, as indicated by a broken line 4B, the container 20 rotates clockwise while moving forward. Thereafter, the protrusion 313 e enters the first recess or the second recess of the container 20. Thereby, the rotation of the container 20 is stopped (see the broken line 4C).
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Description

  The present invention relates to a display system for displaying containers.

For example, in convenience stores and the like, containers filled with beverages such as beverage cans and plastic bottles are placed on a display device housed in a display case, for example, and placed on the market. And such a display apparatus is arrange | positioned in the state inclined, for example so that a container might move ahead of a display case with dead weight of the container itself. When one container on the near side (front row) is extracted, the subsequent container moves to the near side by its own weight.
Here, a plastic flat plate, for example, is provided at a place where the container of the display device is placed because of the good sliding property of the container. In recent years, display devices in which a large number of rotatable rollers are arranged are on the market (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, the container is generally refilled from the rear side of the display device, but the container can be loaded from the front side, and the container moved to the back side is moved to the front side again and displayed. A display device has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). That is, a display device has been proposed in which a container thrown in from the front side makes a U-turn and returns. Further, as a container, a can has been proposed in which inner concave portions and vertical ribs are alternately formed in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral wall of an annular convex portion formed on the can bottom (see, for example, Patent Document 3). ).

  By the way, the outer surface of the container is provided with a mark for distinguishing it from other products such as a product name and a trade name, and it is difficult to identify the product if the mark is not suitable for the purchase direction of the purchaser. , The appearance at the time of display of the product becomes worse. For this reason, it is preferable that the container to be displayed is oriented in a predetermined direction such as the front side.

  As the prior art described in the publication, on the top surface of the inclined shelf on which the container is placed, a bar-shaped guide ridge is provided in the inclination direction of the shelf, and the bottom of the container is directly below and the surface with the mark attached There has been proposed a display method in which a concave fitting portion is provided that connects directly below the opposite surface, and the container is displayed using the guide protrusion and the concave fitting portion (see, for example, Patent Document 4). In this display method, the concave fitting portion is fitted to the guide ridge in a posture in which the mark faces the front side, and a plurality of containers are arranged in the front-rear direction. As a result, the container is displayed with the mark facing forward.

JP-A-11-155701 US Pat. No. 6,502,408 JP 2000-211162 A JP 2006-288676 A

  In Patent Document 4, the concave fitting portion is fitted to the guide ridge and the container is displayed, so that the mark can be reliably directed forward. However, in this invention, it is necessary for the container thrower to fit the concave fitting portion to the guide protrusion every time the container is installed in the display device, and the container display work becomes complicated. In addition, when the mark is formed only at one location of the container, there is a concern that a display error may occur in which the mark is displayed in the state of facing backward. In addition, in a store that sells a large amount of beverages such as this convenience store, the work of throwing in a uniform orientation becomes very large.

  The present invention provides a display system or the like that can display a mark in a predetermined direction even when the container is placed in a random direction when the container is vertically displayed on a display device. The main purpose is to provide.

  For this purpose, the display system to which the present invention is applied has a container for marking at a specific location on the outer surface and a display device for displaying the container, and the display device moves the container in one direction. A moving means for rotating, a rotating means for rotating the container in accordance with the movement of the container in one direction by the moving means, and a rotation stopping unit for stopping the rotation of the container rotated by the rotating means. It is characterized by having a counter part that faces the rotation stop part so that the rotation stops at a position where the part faces a predetermined direction.

  Here, the moving means has a placing portion for placing the container, and the rotating means rotates the container as the container placed on the placing portion of the moving means moves in one direction. can do. The rotating means may be characterized in that a rotational force is applied to the container by varying a resistance force that resists the moving force that the container is about to move in one direction, depending on the portion of the container. Furthermore, the one direction is a direction from the rear to the front of the display system, and the resistance force may be different on the left and right with the center of gravity of the container as a boundary. Further, the moving means has a mounting portion on which the container is placed, and the resistance force is a frictional force generated between the mounting portion and an end portion in contact with the mounting portion of the container. it can.

  The mounting portion has a plurality of plate-like bottom surfaces extending in the front-rear direction to form a mounting surface, and the friction force is such that the friction coefficient of one bottom surface among the plurality of bottom surfaces is the friction coefficient of the other bottom surface. It can be characterized by being different from right to left with the center of gravity of the container as a boundary. Further, the moving means has a placement portion for placing the container, and the rotation stop portion is a convex portion that protrudes closer to the container side than the contact position between the placement portion and the end portion that contacts the placement portion of the container. The opposing part of the container may be a concave part or a convex part that is provided at a part of the container facing the placement part and that positions the convex part. Furthermore, a plurality of convex portions of the rotation stop portion may be arranged in one direction at intervals such that a plurality of containers placed on the placement portion do not contact each other.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a display device, the display device to which the present invention is applied is a display device for displaying a container to be marked at a specific place on the outer surface, and a moving means for moving the container in one direction And a rotation means for rotating the container in accordance with the movement of the container in one direction by the movement means, and a rotation stop portion for stopping the rotation of the container rotated by the rotation means. The rotation of the container is stopped at a position where the specific part of the container faces a predetermined direction in contact with the counter part provided to face the rotation stop part.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a container, a container to which the present invention is applied includes a container main body portion marked at a specific location, and a container main body portion rotated in a display device that displays the container main body portion. A counter part that opposes the rotation stop part that stops the rotation, and the counter part opposes the rotation stop part so that the rotation of the container body part stops at a position where the specific portion faces a predetermined direction. Features.

  To provide a display system or the like that can display a mark in a predetermined direction even when the container is placed in a random direction when the container is displayed vertically on a display device It becomes possible.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1A, the display device 30 according to the present embodiment forms a placement unit 31 on which a container 20 filled with a beverage is placed, a movement path (conveyance path) of the container 20, and a container. And a guide 32 for guiding 20 movements. In addition, a regulation plate 34 that is formed in a transparent manner and disposed along one side of the placement portion 31 and stops the movement of the container 20 is provided. Here, the guide 32 is fixed to the mounting portion 31 by inserting both ends of the guide 32 into the opening 33 formed in the mounting portion 31, for example. The container 20 is exemplified by a cylindrical can, but a so-called bottle can having a resin container such as a so-called PET bottle or a cap can also be used.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the display device 30 is stored in a display case 10 installed in a convenience store, a supermarket, or the like. The display case 10 has a main part composed of a case main body 10A formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and a door 10B provided to be openable and closable with respect to the case main body 10A.
Here, the display device 30 is placed on a shelf (not shown) provided in the display case 10. At this time, the display device 30 is installed such that the side on which the restriction plate 34 is provided is positioned on the door 10B side. Moreover, it arrange | positions so that the side in which the control board 34 was provided may be located below rather than the side on which the control board 34 was provided. That is, the display device 30 is disposed in a state of being inclined downward from the rear side of the display case 10 toward the front side (extraction unit side) from which the container 20 is taken out.

  Here, the display case 10 in the present embodiment is provided with a door on the rear side (not shown), and the rear side can also be opened. And the container 20 is thrown into the display apparatus 30 from this back side. In other words, the container 20 is provided on the rear side of the display case 10 and the rear side of the display device 30. And the thrown container 20 moves on the mounting part 31 toward the door 10B side. That is, it moves toward the purchaser who purchases the container 20. In this specification, the door 10B side may be referred to as the front side (front), and the side opposite to the door 10B may be referred to as the rear side (rear). In addition, the width direction of the display case 10 (the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the container 20 moves) may be referred to as a horizontal direction or a width direction.

The display device 30 will be described in more detail.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the placement unit 31 of the display device 30. Here, FIG. 4A is a top view of the placement portion 31, and FIG. 4B is a side view of the placement portion 31.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the placement unit 31 functions as a moving unit that moves the container 20 forward on a moving path formed by a guide 32 (not shown in the figure). The roller part 311 and the resistance provision part 312 which contacts the bottom part (end part) of the container 20 and provides sliding resistance (friction resistance) to the container 20 are provided. Here, in this embodiment, the container 20 is rotated by the sliding resistance from the resistance applying unit 312. For this reason, the resistance applying unit 312 can be regarded as a rotating unit that rotates the container 20. The placement unit 31 includes a rotation stopping mechanism 313 that is disposed between the first roller unit 311 and the resistance applying unit 312 and stops the rotation of the container 20 (details will be described later).
Here, the first roller portion 311, the resistance applying portion 312, and the rotation stopping mechanism 313 are arranged in parallel in the lateral direction. The placement unit 31 includes a second roller unit 314 that moves the container 20 further forward in front of the first roller unit 311, the resistance applying unit 312, and the rotation stopping mechanism 313.

The first roller portion 311 has a plurality of roll-shaped members 311 a provided so as to be able to rotate along the moving direction of the container 20. In addition, these roll-shaped members 311a are arranged along the moving direction (front-rear direction) of the container 20.
The resistance applying unit 312 can be configured by, for example, a rubber member. For the rubber member, for example, EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) can be used.
The second roller portion 314 has a plurality of roll-shaped members 314 a that are rotatably provided along the moving direction of the container 20. Here, the roll-shaped members 314 a are arranged along the moving direction of the container 20. The roll-shaped members 314a are arranged in two rows in the width direction. Further, each roll-shaped member 314 a is formed wider than the roll-shaped member 311 a in the first roller portion 311.

  The rotation stop mechanism 313 is provided with a belt member 313a that is formed in an endless shape and can be circulated as shown in FIG. The rotation stop mechanism 313 includes a first tension roll 313b and a second tension roll 313c that are rotatably provided and stretch the belt member 313a from the inside. Further, a plurality of moving members 313d are provided which are fixed to the surface of the belt member 313a and arranged side by side along the moving direction of the belt member 313a, and circulate and move in accordance with the movement of the belt member 313a. Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions 313e (an example of a rotation stop portion and a convex portion) that are provided at predetermined intervals in the moving direction of the belt member 313a and protrude from the surface of the moving member 313d are provided. Here, the protrusion 313e is provided so as to protrude to the container 20 side from the contact position between the lowermost end portion of the container 20 to be placed and the moving member 313d (mounting portion 31).

  Note that the rotation stopping mechanism 313 is disposed so as to be inclined so that the flat surface 313f formed by the moving member 313d has an angle α (see FIG. 5B) with respect to the surface 312f of the resistance applying portion 312 and the like. Has been. In other words, the rotation stopping mechanism 313 is arranged such that the inclination angle is larger than the inclination angle of the resistance applying unit 312 and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the protrusion height of the protrusion 313e from the surface 312f or the like decreases as the protrusion 313e moves forward. As a result, in this embodiment, when the protrusion 313e and the container 20 are brought into a non-contact state (details will be described later), the non-contact state can be formed more smoothly. The angle α is not essential. Even if the angle α does not exist, the protrusion 313e moves below the placement portion 31 and is not in contact with the container 20.

Next, the container 20 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a view when the container 20 is viewed from the bottom side.
The container 20 in the present embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape, and as shown in FIG. 4A, the bottom portion 21 includes an annular projecting portion 211 that projects in an annular shape facing outward. In addition, a first concave portion 212a and a second concave portion 212b as an example of a facing portion formed by deformation of the container 20 are provided on the inner side surface of the annular projecting portion 211 (in this specification, the container 20 has Such a recess formed may be simply referred to as a recess 212). Here, the first concave portion 212a and the second concave portion 212b are arranged so as to face each other. In other words, the first recess 212 a and the second recess 212 b are arranged in a state where the phase is shifted by 180 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20.

  Furthermore, the container 20 has a first identification mark 23a and a second identification mark 23b for identifying a product name, a trade name, and other products at a specific location on the side portion 22 which is a part of the outer surface ( In the present specification, hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as “identification mark 23”). Here, the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b may be the same or different. The first identification mark 23 a and the second identification mark 23 b are arranged in a state where the phase is shifted by 180 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20.

  The relationship between the concave portion 212 and the identification mark 23 will be described. In the circumferential direction of the container 20, the first identification mark 23a and the first concave portion 212a are arranged with a phase shifted by 180 °. The second identification mark 23b and the second recess 212b are also arranged in a state where the phase is shifted by 180 °. In other words, the first identification mark 23a and the first recess 212a are formed with a predetermined positional relationship, and the second identification mark 23b and the second recess 212b are also formed with a predetermined positional relationship. More specifically, the first identification mark 23a and the first recess 212a are arranged at different positions, and the second identification mark 23b and the second recess 212b are also arranged at different positions.

  More specifically, the first recess 212a is formed on the side opposite to the side where the first identification mark 23a is provided, and the second recess 212b is the side opposite to the side where the second identification mark 23b is provided. Is formed. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of identification marks 23 are provided such as the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b, and concave portions (first concave portion 212a, second concave portion 212b corresponding to each of these identification marks are provided. ) Is provided.

In addition, after the identification mark 23 and the recessed part 212 in this form are formed in one of these, the other is formed on the basis of the position where this one was formed.
Here, although the container 20 formed as a can is illustrated in FIG. 1A, an embodiment in which the recess 212 is formed is more suitable for a resin container such as a PET bottle. In such a resin container, a convex portion corresponding to the concave portion 212 is formed in the mold, and the concave portion 212 is formed in the process of blow molding, for example. Thereafter, alignment is performed in the step of winding the film (seal) having the identification mark 23 around the container 20, and the film having the identification mark 23 is wound around the container 20 based on the formation position of the recess 212.

  On the other hand, when the container 20 is an aluminum can etc., formation of the recessed part 212 is performed as follows. For example, in the case of a two-piece aluminum can, processing is performed in the order of cup molding-DI (Draw & Iron) molding-cleaning-outer surface printing-drying-inner surface coating-drying-mouth diameter reduction processing-inspection. The recess 212 can be formed in the course of being performed. For example, the annular protrusion 211 and the recess 212 can be formed by, for example, a DI molding process. Further, the identification mark 23 can be formed by, for example, multi-color offset printing with reference to the formation position of the recess 212 after alignment in the outer surface printing process.

  Note that external printing using multicolor offset printing or the like is usually performed at a speed approaching 2000 cans / minute. For this reason, the situation where the alignment based on the recess 212 becomes difficult is also assumed. For this reason, for example, in the step before the diameter reduction of the mouth, the container 20 is rotated and the position of the identification mark 23 is detected using a sensor or the like. And after stopping the container 20 using the result of this position detection, the recessed part 212 can be formed in the container 20 using a metal mold | die. In addition, formation of the recessed part 212 by a metal mold | die can be performed using the existing technique disclosed by Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2000-21624, for example. Further, for example, it can be formed by a molding machine in which a mold is arranged inside and outside the container 20 and pressure is applied from inside and outside the container 20.

Here, the recessed part 212 in the container 20 can also be provided in the side surface of the outer side of the cyclic | annular protrusion part 211, as shown to the same figure (B).
In addition to the recess 212, for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, a protrusion (projection) 213 formed by deformation of the container 20 can be provided on the inner side surface of the annular protrusion 211. Such a form is more suitable for a plastic bottle having a large degree of freedom in molding.
Although not shown, the protrusion 213 can be provided on the outer side surface of the annular protrusion 211. In addition, the protrusion part 213 and the recessed part 212 are not restricted to the side surface of the annular protrusion part 211, The area | region enclosed by the annular protrusion part 211, or the side part 22 of the annular protrusion part 211 and the container 20 (refer the same figure (A)). ) May be formed in a region between.

In the above description, the container 20 provided with the annular protrusion 211 has been described. However, as shown in FIG. (Not shown) can also be provided. In addition, this figure has illustrated what is called a three-piece can, and has shown the container 20 by which the bottom part 21 comprised as a member different from the side part 22 was wound up. Here, the protruding portion 213 and the concave portion (not shown) are formed on the bottom portion 21, and the bottom portion 21 is applied to the container 20 by being wound around the side portion 22.
Further, for example, when the molding process of the container 20 is difficult, the projecting part 213 does not depend on the deformation of the container 20, as shown in FIGS. It can also be formed by attaching other members. FIG. 5E shows an example in which the protruding portion 213 is formed inside the annular protruding portion 211, and FIG. 5F shows an example in which the protruding portion 213 is formed outside the annular protruding portion 211. Yes.

  Here, for example, the protrusion 213 is formed by resin by welding to the container 20 using a device (for example, a thermal gun) that melts and discharges a thermoplastic resin typified by an epoxy resin or the like. be able to. Further, for example, the container 20 is rotated and the position of the identification mark 23 is detected using a sensor or the like. And after stopping the container 20 using the result of this position detection, resin is adhered (welded) to a predetermined position using the said apparatus. In these aspects, the protrusion 213 can be formed quickly and the process becomes simple. The container 20 may be heated at the time of sale. For this reason, it is preferable to select the resin used for the protruding portion 213 that does not melt at the temperature at the time of warm sales.

  Furthermore, as shown to the same figure (G), (H), the adhesive part is applied to the bottom part 21, for example, other members, such as a seal | sticker, are stuck, and the raised part 214 which rises from the bottom part 21 is provided. A portion that is relatively recessed by the raised portion 214 can be used as the recessed portion 212.

The material of the container 20 is not particularly limited as long as it can be used for alcohols such as beer and soft drinks such as juice. For example, a metal such as aluminum or steel, a resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), glass, or the like can be used.
Further, the shape and type of the container 20 are not particularly limited. Examples of the container 20 include a so-called two-piece can (DI can), a three-piece can, a plastic bottle, a glass bottle, and a screwed can (so-called bottle can).

Here, when a resin material such as PET resin is used for the container 20, it is preferable to form the recess 212 and the protrusion 213 at the same time in the process of forming the container 20 by blow molding or the like. In such a case, it is not necessary to provide a separate process for forming the recess 212 and the like, and therefore the manufacturing process of the container 20 can be reduced. Further, in this case, for example, peeling of the protruding portion 213 from the container 20 can be prevented. Of course, the protrusion 213 can be attached after the container 20 is formed.
Moreover, when the container 20 is what is called a two-piece can, the recessed part 212 and the protrusion part 213 can be simultaneously formed in the process of shape | molding the bottom part 21. FIG. In other words, among the known processes for forming the two-piece can, the concave portion 212 and the protruding portion 213 can be formed at the stage of forming the bottom portion 21. Of course, it is also possible to form the recesses 212 and the protrusions 213 after the printing process is completed.

Next, operations of the display device 30 and the container 20 when the container 20 is placed on the placement unit 31 of the display device 30 will be described.
Here, FIG. 4 is a view showing the operations of the display device 30 and the container 20.
When the container 20 is placed on the rear side of the display device 30 as indicated by a solid line 4A in the figure, the annular protrusion 211 (see FIG. 3A) comes into contact with the protrusion 313e. As a result, a load acts on the rotation stop mechanism 313 from the container 20, and the moving member 313d in the rotation stop mechanism 313 moves forward. At this time, the right side of the container 20 in the drawing tends to move smoothly forward by the first roller portion 311, but the left side in the drawing is given resistance from the resistance applying portion 312, so that it moves forward. Movement is restricted.

As a result, as indicated by the broken line 4B, the container 20 rotates clockwise (circumferential direction) while moving forward. That is, the resistance force that resists the moving force that the container 20 tries to move forward varies depending on the portion of the container 20, and the container 20 rotates. Specifically, the left and right resistance forces are different from each other at the center of gravity of the container 20, and the container 20 rotates.
Thereafter, the protrusion 313e of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 enters the first recess 212a or the second recess 212b (see FIG. 3A) of the container 20. In other words, the first recess 212a or the second recess 212b and the protrusion 313e face each other. Thereby, rotation of the container 20 is stopped (restricted) (see the broken line 4C). Thereafter, when the container 20 reaches a predetermined position of the second roller portion 314, the container 20 and the protrusion 313e are brought into a non-contact state. Thereby, the container 20 moves further forward by the second roller portion 314 (see the broken line 4D). In addition, although the example using the container 20 provided with the 1st recessed part 212a and the 2nd recessed part 212b was demonstrated in this figure, for example, the container 20 (For example, refer FIG.3 (E)) provided with the protrusion part 213 is used. If there is, the protrusion 313e and the protrusion 213 come into contact with each other, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by a solid line 4A, for example, even when the container 20 is placed on the placement unit 31 with the first identification mark 23a facing rearward, the first identification mark is in the stage of reaching the front. 23a comes to face forward. For this reason, even if the container 20 is placed (inserted) with the first identification mark 23a not facing forward, the container 20 reaches the front side of the display case 10 (see FIG. 1B). At this time, the first identification mark 23a faces forward. That is, the first identification mark 23a can be directed forward without a special operation by the user who puts the container 20 into the display device 30.

Here, the length of the rotation stop mechanism 313 in the front-rear direction is a length corresponding to the length of the resistance applying unit 312. That is, it has the same length as the resistance applying unit 312. Here, the length of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 in the front-rear direction can be made larger than the length of the resistance applying unit 312. If the length of the resistance applying portion 312 is made longer than the length of the rotation stopping mechanism 313, the rotation of the container 20 in the state where the rotation is stopped by the rotation stopping mechanism 313 and the identification mark 23 faces forward is performed again. The identification mark 23 may face in a direction other than the front.
Further, the rotation stopping mechanism 313 has a length (distance) with a margin sufficient for at least half rotation of the container 20 when the container 20 having the identification mark 23 on two sides is used (see, for example, FIG. 3A). Necessary. More specifically, the rotation stop mechanism 313 requires at least half the outer peripheral length of the container 20.

  In addition, when the several container 20 is thrown in sequentially, there exists a possibility that the adjacent container 20 may mutually contact and rotation of the container 20 may be inhibited. For this reason, the protrusions 313e in the rotation stop mechanism 313 are provided at intervals at which the adjacent containers 20 do not contact each other. Further, the protrusion 313e is formed by, for example, a magnet (especially suitable because the Nd—Fe—B magnet is small and strong), and the bottom portion 21 of the container 20 is also attracted by the magnet (protrusion 313e). Magnets can be provided, and the rotation of the container 20 can be stopped using these magnets. In addition, a magnet may be provided in either one of the rotation stop mechanism 313 and the container 20, and a metal piece (for example, a commercially available SUS430 thin plate piece (for example, 0.1 mm thick)) is attached to the other. May be attached. Moreover, it is not restricted to a metal piece, For example, you may apply | coat the coating material in which Fe type magnetic powder was put. In this case, it is preferable to increase the coating film thickness because the magnetic powder content in the coating is increased as much as possible and the absolute amount of the magnetic powder is required. In addition, when application | coating is difficult, you may affix the resin which contains magnetic powder and was made into the film form. That is, the structure is not limited as long as the container 20 can be stopped by the magnetic force.

Here, the form of the rotation stop mechanism 313 is not limited to the above form.
FIG. 5 is a side view of another example of the rotation stopping mechanism 313.
The protrusion 313e shown above was configured not to move relative to the moving member 313d. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, it can also be set as the structure movable with respect to the moving member 313d.
The protrusion 313e shown in the figure is provided so as to be rotatable (swingable) about a fulcrum 313g. The protrusion 313e is provided in a substantially L shape, and when one end T1 protrudes from the surface of the moving member 313d, the other end T2 does not protrude from the surface of the moving member 313d. .
Furthermore, the rotation stopping mechanism 313 in this embodiment drives the protrusion 313e on the upper part of the second tension roll 313c so that the end T2 protruding from the surface of the moving member 313d is in a non-projecting state and the end T1 protrudes. A drive unit 313h is provided.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 shown in FIG.
The container 20 (see FIG. 5A) placed on the moving member 313d slides forward on the moving member 313d. As a result, the annular protrusion 211 comes into contact with the end T1 side. And while the edge part T1 will be in a non-projecting state from the surface of the moving member 313d, the container 20 will move further ahead. On the other hand, the end T2 protrudes from the surface of the moving member 313d in response to the end T1 being in the non-projecting state.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 5B, the annular protrusion 211 and the end T2 come into contact with each other. Thereafter, the container 20 further moves forward while rotating. Further, the rotation of the container 20 is stopped when the end T2 enters the first recess 212a (see FIG. 3A) or the like. Thereafter, the container 20 moves further forward on the second roller portion 314 (see FIG. 3C). At this time, the first identification mark 23a (see FIG. 3A) and the like are facing forward.

Here, the end T2 from which the contact with the annular projecting portion 211 is released is pressed by the drive portion 313h as shown in FIG. Along with this, the end portion T2 enters a non-projecting state, and the end portion T1 enters a projecting state. As a result, when the container 20 is placed on the protrusion 313e, the end T1 is in a protruding state and the end T2 is not in a protruding state as shown in FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 2, the container 20 needs to be loaded (placed) so that the protrusion 313 e enters the inside of the annular protrusion 211, but in this embodiment, the container 20 is automatically placed inside the annular protrusion 211. The protrusion 313e (the end T2 of the protrusion 313e) enters. For this reason, it becomes possible to reduce the trouble of the thrower who throws the container 20 into the display apparatus 30.

7-10 is a figure explaining the other aspect of the resistance provision part 312. Here, FIG. In FIG. 8, the rotation stop mechanism 313 is shown in a simplified manner.
For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the resistance applying portion 312 may be formed in a triangular shape so that the width on the front side is narrower than that on the rear side. In other words, the width on the rear side and the width on the front side can be different.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, a bottom plate 312a made of a normal resin plate can be provided on the right side of the movement path of the container 20. That is, it can be set as the structure which does not provide a roll-shaped member. Further, the bottom plate 312a can be provided on the left side of the moving path of the container 20, and a resistance applying portion 312b such as rubber can be partially provided on the bottom plate 312a. Thereby, when the container 20 moves, a difference can be made between the frictional resistance acting on the right side of the bottom 21 and the frictional resistance acting on the left side. That is, a frictional resistance difference can be generated. In this example, the example in which the resistance applying portion 312b is made of rubber has been described. However, for example, the frictional resistance difference can be generated by changing the surface roughness.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the second roller portion 314 (see FIG. 2) is not provided, and a member of the same material as the bottom plate 312a is provided at a location corresponding to the second roller portion 314. As in the present embodiment, the difference in resistance can be changed by the area of the resistor. Note that the rotational force of the container 20 generated by the difference in resistance force is appropriately selected according to the weight including the contents of the container 20, the inclination angle of the display device 30 (mounting portion 31), the material, area, and surface condition of the resistor. It is possible to select it in consideration of the cost of the equipment.

  Also in this embodiment, a greater resistance force acts on the left side of the container 20 and a rotational force is applied to the container 20. In other words, in this embodiment, the frictional force acting on one side (right side) of the container 20 and the frictional force acting on the other side (left side) of the container 20 are made different from each other so that the rotational force is applied to the container 20. Is granted. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of plate-like bottom surfaces extending in the front-rear direction are provided in the width direction, the friction coefficient of one bottom surface (the bottom surface disposed on the left side of the rotation stop mechanism 313) and the other bottom surface. A rotational force is applied to the container 20 by making the friction coefficient different from the friction coefficient (the bottom surface disposed on the right side of the rotation stopping mechanism 313).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the resistance applying portion 312 can also be formed by providing a rubber member 312d such as EPDM between a plurality of roll-shaped members 312c arranged in the front-rear direction. In addition, although the example which provided the roll-shaped member 312c and the rubber member 312d alternately was shown in this figure, it does not necessarily need to be alternate. When it is desired to further increase the resistance, the ratio of the rubber member 312d can be further increased.
As shown in FIG. 10, the resistance applying unit 312 includes a plurality of roll-shaped members 312 e arranged in the front-rear direction, and a motor that rotates each of the plurality of roll-shaped members 312 e in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the container 20. M can also be configured.

Another form of the display device 30 will be further described.
FIG. 11 is a view showing another embodiment of the display device 30.
In the embodiment described above, the container 20 is rotated by applying a resistance force to the bottom 21 of the container 20. In the present embodiment, the guide 20 rotates the container 20 while guiding the forward movement of the container 20. That is, in this embodiment, the guide 32 functions as a rotating unit. In addition, about the function similar to the above, the same code | symbol is used and the description is abbreviate | omitted here.

  In this embodiment, the rear side (upper side) of the mounting portion 31 is inclined so that one end side (one side side) in the width direction is positioned below the other end side (other side side). Arranged in a state. If it demonstrates in detail, the back side of the mounting part 31 will be arrange | positioned in the state inclined so that the side by the side of the guide 32 may be located below rather than the side by the side opposite to the guide 32 side. On the other hand, the front side of the placement unit 31 (specifically, the front side of the guide 32) is not given an inclination in the width direction. In addition, the triangle and rectangle shown to code | symbol 11A, 11B in the figure (A) have shown the state of the inclination in the back side and the front side of the mounting part 31. FIG. In the drawings described below, the triangles and rectangles indicate the inclination of each member and each part.

  When the container 20 is placed on the rear side of the placement portion 31 (see the solid line 11C in FIG. 5B), the placement portion 31 is inclined, so that the side portion 22 of the container 20 becomes the guide 32. Contact. Thereafter, the container 20 moves forward while being guided by the guide 32, and is rotated counterclockwise by applying a resistance force by the guide 32 (see the broken line 11D). In this embodiment, the container 20 is rotated by the guide 32 in this way. For this reason, in this embodiment, the resistance applying unit 312 illustrated in FIG. 2 and the like is not provided. Here, the mounting portion 31 can be provided with a plurality of rotatable roll-like members, or a plate-like member having a smooth surface.

  And the rotation of the container 20 is stopped by the rotation stop mechanism 313, and the identification mark 23 is in a state of facing forward (see the broken line 11E). Thereafter, the container 20 further moves the placement unit 31 forward and stops at a predetermined position (see the broken line 11F). Note that the mounting portion 31 below the guide 32 is not inclined as described above. For this reason, the container 20 that has been guided by the guide 32 moves in a substantially straight line toward the front as indicated by an arrow 11G.

  In addition, in this form, the inclination angle in the front-back direction of the mounting part 31 can be made small compared with the aspect shown in FIG. 2 etc. (the aspect which makes the frictional force which acts on the bottom part 21 differ). In other words, the container 20 can be rotated at an inclination angle smaller than that shown in FIG. For this reason, this form can make the height of the display apparatus 30 small compared with the aspect shown in FIG. In other words, the occupied space in the height direction of the display device 30 can be made smaller.

  The shape of the guide 32 is not particularly limited, but can be formed of a rubber member such as EPDM. Moreover, the guide 32 can use what stuck the rubber member etc. on the surface of base materials, such as a metal, for example. Furthermore, the guide 32 can use what gave the unevenness | corrugation etc. to the surface of various base materials. In this figure, no guide is provided on the opposite side of the guide 32, but a guide can be provided as appropriate. Furthermore, a guide can be appropriately provided on the front side of the guide 32.

Here, when a guide is further provided in front of the guide 32, it is preferable that the guide has a smooth surface and a very small frictional resistance. Or it is preferable to make guide width (width in the height direction of a guide) small. If a guide further exists in front of the guide 32 and a frictional force is applied to the container 20 from this guide, the container 20 may be re-rotated at a place where the rotation stop mechanism 313 is not present, and the identification mark 23 may face other than the front. Because there is.
Further, when a guide is further provided in front of the guide 32, the placement unit 31 on the front side of the rotation stop mechanism 313 is inclined in the width direction as described above in order to prevent the container 20 from contacting the guide. It is preferable to be in a state of not giving. Further, as shown in FIG. 11C, the placement unit 31 has a central portion in the width direction of the placement unit 31 (a central portion of the movement path of the container 20) located below the end in the width direction. Such a configuration is also preferable. In addition, when two roll rows are provided in the width direction of the placement portion 31, it is preferable that the rolls are inclined and arranged so that the vicinity of the central portion of the movement path is low.

  Here, the inventor investigated the inclination angle of the mounting portion 31 at which the container 20 starts to move forward and the container 20 starts rotating. Here, FIGS. 12 to 15 are diagrams for explaining the inclination angle and the like of the mounting portion 31.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12A, the present inventor formed a placement portion 31 in which a plurality of roll rows in which a plurality of roll-shaped members 311a (width 30 mm) are arranged in the front-rear direction are arranged in parallel in two rows. Then, the inclination angle θ1 = 0 ° in the width direction of the mounting portion 31 and the inclination angle θ2 in the front-rear direction are swung to 1 °, 2 °, 3 °, 4 °, and the inclination at which the movement of the container 20 is started. The angle θ2 was investigated. The distance between the center in the width direction of the roll-shaped member 311a in one row and the center in the width direction of the roll-shaped member 311a in the other row was set to 35 mm. The container 20 was formed with an annular protrusion 211 (see FIG. 3A) having a diameter of 48 mm to 49 mm.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3E, the bottom portion 21 of the container 20 is formed with a protruding portion 213 inside the annular protruding portion 211. Here, the protruding portion 213 was formed by using a thermal gun and heating a vinyl acetate-based thermoplastic adhesive resin that melts at about 50 ° C. to adhere to the container 20 in a convex shape. In addition, the diameter of the protrusion part 213 was 5 mm. Further, an aluminum can (capacity: 350 ml) having an outer diameter of 66 mm filled with a beverage was used as the container 20.
As a result, as shown by “◯” in FIG. 13, it was found that the container 20 can be moved forward if the mounting portion 31 is given an inclination angle θ2 of 3 ° or more.

  Next, the inventor uses the placement portion 31 shown in FIG. 12A again, sets the inclination angle θ2 to 3 ° and 4 °, and sets the inclination angle θ1 to 1 °, 2 °, 3 °, It was investigated whether or not the container 20 was rotated by shaking at 4 °. In the case of rotation, the distance until half rotation (180 ° rotation) was investigated. As the guide 32, those using aluminum, those in which a vinyl tape was pasted on an aluminum base material, and those in which EPDM was pasted on an aluminum base material were prepared. The width of the guide 32 (width in the height direction) was 20 mm.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the container 20 can be appropriately rotated with respect to the guide 32 with a vinyl tape or EPDM. In particular, when a vinyl tape was affixed, if the inclination angle θ1 was 3 ° or more, the distance until half rotation was performed could be 200 mm or less. In addition, when EPDM is attached, under the condition of the inclination angle θ2 = 3 °, if the inclination angle θ1 is set to 2 ° or more, the distance until half rotation can be performed can be 150 mm or less. The rotation loss could be considerably reduced. In addition, when EPDM was applied, the distance until half rotation could be reduced to 200 mm or less when the inclination angle θ1 was 2 ° or more under the condition of the inclination angle θ2 = 4 °. Note that “x” in FIG. 14 indicates that the container 20 was not rotated.

Here, the inventor further investigated the rotation / rotation stop performance of the container 20 using the display device 30 shown in FIG. As a result, under the above conditions where the distance until half rotation was within 200 mm, the rotation stop mechanism 313 was able to stop the rotation of all the containers 20 that were investigated. In this investigation, the width of the rotation stop mechanism 313 was 20 mm, and the length in the front-rear direction was 200 mm. In addition, on both the left and right sides (both sides in the width direction) of the rotation stop mechanism 313, one row of roller rows in which a plurality of roll-shaped members 311a (see FIG. 12A) are arranged in the front-rear direction is provided. Further, in front of the rotation stop mechanism 313, three roller rows in which a plurality of roll-shaped members 311a are arranged in the front-rear direction are provided in the width direction.
In addition, it investigated also about the aspect (mode shown in FIG. 2 etc.) which rotates the container 20 by varying a frictional force. It was confirmed that the container 20 was rotated by appropriately selecting the inclination angle θ1, the inclination angle θ2, the material and weight of the container 20, and the rotation of the container 20 was stopped by the rotation stop mechanism 313. .

In addition, the inventor investigated the movement performance, rotation performance, and the like of the container 20 in the placement unit 31 described with reference to FIG. More specifically, the mounting portion 31 shown in FIG. In addition, the dimensional relationship of the mounting part 31 in this figure is the same as that of the mounting part 31 in the figure (A) except for the position of the guide 32. The material of the guide 32 is aluminum (vinyl tape or the like is not attached).
Describing the results, as shown in FIG. 15, the distance until the container 20 makes a half rotation at a tilt angle θ2 ≧ 6 ° and a tilt angle θ1 ≧ 3 ° could be 190 mm or less. In addition, the side wall distance L in the figure shows the distance between the center of the two rows of rollers and the guide 32 in FIG.

Here, FIG. 16 is a view showing another form of the rotation stop mechanism 313. FIG. 17 is a view showing the operations of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 and the container 20.
As shown in FIG. 16 (A), in this embodiment, the rotation stop mechanism 313 is arranged not on the moving path of the container 20 but on the side of the moving path. 1A shows a top view of the display device 30, FIG. 1B shows a side view of the rotation stop mechanism 313, and FIG. 1C shows the display device 30 viewed from the front side. The state is shown.

The rotation stop mechanism 313 shown in this figure has a configuration in which the protrusion 313e does not protrude upward and the protrusion 313e protrudes in the width direction of the rotation stop mechanism 313. In other words, the protrusion 313e is configured to protrude in a direction (crossing direction) perpendicular to the moving direction of the container 20. In other words, the container 20 protrudes from the side of the movement path of the container 20 onto the movement path.
The rotation stopping mechanism 313 includes a plurality of rod-like members 313j that protrude on the moving path of the container 20 and enter between the containers 20 to prevent the containers 20 from contacting each other. Note that the identification mark 23 and the protruding portion 213 of the container 20 used in the display device 30 are arranged with a phase shifted by 90 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20 as shown by reference numeral 17A in FIG. .

The operation of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 and the container 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The container 20 (see reference numeral 17A) placed on the rear side of the display device 30 moves forward while being guided by the guide 32. At this time, the container 20 receives a rotational force from the guide 32 and moves forward while rotating counterclockwise (see reference numeral 17B). When the container 20 further moves forward while rotating, the protruding portion 213 and the protrusion 313e come into contact with each other, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped (see reference numeral 17C). At this time, the container 20 is in a state where the identification mark 23 faces forward. When the container 20 passes through the rotation stop mechanism 313, the container 20 further moves forward, and is stopped at a predetermined position with the identification mark 23 facing forward (see reference numeral 17D).

  Here, if the containers 20 come into contact with each other, the rotation of the containers 20 is hindered by the other containers 20, and the identification mark 23 may not face the front side. In this embodiment, since the rod-shaped member 313j is provided, contact between the containers 20 can be avoided. The protrusion 313e and the rod-shaped member 313j that have moved to the front move downward through the notch 315 formed in the placement portion 31, and then move to the rear.

The other aspect of the display apparatus 30 is demonstrated using FIG. 18 and FIG.
FIG. 18 is a view showing another form of the display device 30, and FIG. 19 is a view for explaining the container 20.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the container 20 in the present embodiment, a plate-like magnet 24 (another example of the counter part) is attached to the side part 22. The magnet 24 and the identification mark 23 are arranged in a state where the phases are shifted by 90 °.
On the other hand, in the display device 30, as shown in FIG. 18, a rotation stop mechanism 313 is provided in front of the guide 32. A plurality of magnets 313k (another example of the rotation stop portion) are attached to the belt member 313a of the rotation stop mechanism 313 along the moving direction of the belt member 313a. The magnet 24 and the magnet 313k are preferably Nd—Fe—B based magnets because of their strong magnetic force.

  Also in the present embodiment, first, a rotational force is applied to the container 20 by the guide 32, and the container 20 moves forward while rotating clockwise (circumferential direction) (see reference numeral 18A), and the rotation stopping mechanism 313. (See reference numeral 18B). Thereafter, the container 20 further moves forward while contacting the surface of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 and rotating. Then, the magnet 24 of the container 20 and the magnet 313k of the rotation stopping mechanism 313 attract each other, whereby the rotation of the container 20 is stopped (see reference numeral 18C). In other words, the rotation of the container 20 is stopped when the magnet 24 of the container 20 and the magnet 313k of the rotation stop mechanism 313 face each other.

Thereafter, the container 20 slides forward according to the circulating movement of the belt member 313a. When the container 20 reaches a predetermined position, the container 20 moves away from the rotation stop mechanism 313 and further moves to a predetermined position in front. As a result, the container 20 is disposed at a predetermined position with the identification mark 23 facing forward (see reference numeral 18D).
The rotation stopping mechanism 313 can be provided in the middle of the movement path of the container 20 as described above, but is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (a diagram for explaining the arrangement position of the rotation stop mechanism 313), the container 20 can be provided at the placement position (the input portion).

Another form of the display device 30 will be further described.
FIG. 21 is a view showing another embodiment of the display device 30.
In the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, there is provided a protruding member 316 that protrudes from the placement portion 31 toward the movement path of the container 20 and is retractable from the movement path. It has been. Further, a drive mechanism (not shown) for projecting / retracting the projecting member 316 and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the drive mechanism are provided. Here, the projecting member 316 regulates the forward movement of the container 20 by projecting on the movement path, and supplies the container 20 to the front by retracting from the movement path.

  Further, in the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, a spherical bearing 341 that is rotatably provided and can come into contact with the container 20 is provided on the inner peripheral surface side of the regulation plate 34 that is formed in an arc shape. In addition, although the spherical bearing 341 was illustrated in this form, the roller-shaped member which can rotate can also be provided. Furthermore, a magnet 342 (another example of the rotation stop portion) that attracts the magnet 24 (see FIG. 10C) attached to the container 20 is provided on the inner peripheral surface side of the regulation plate 34. Furthermore, a spherical roller 318 is provided on the mounting portion 31 instead of a roll-shaped member. As described above, not only the roll-shaped member but also the spherical roller 318 can be employed for the placement portion 31.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the protruding member 316 is retracted from the moving path for a predetermined time, for example, and only one container 20 is supplied forward as shown in FIG. The container 20 reaches the restricting plate 34 in a state where the rotational force is applied by the guide 32 and continues to rotate inside the restricting plate 34. Then, the magnet 342 provided on the regulating plate 34 and the magnet 24 provided on the container 20 attract each other, whereby the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. Thereby, the identification mark 23 comes to face frontward. In addition, in the container 20 used for this aspect, the identification mark 23 is provided above the magnet 24, as shown to the same figure (C). The magnet 24 and the identification mark 23 are provided in a state where there is no phase shift.

  In addition, although the example which provided the magnet in both the container 20 and the display apparatus 30 was demonstrated in the form shown in FIGS. 18-21, only one is made into a magnet and the other is attracted | sucked by the magnet as mentioned above, for example, Fe Series metals can be used. Moreover, it is not restricted to installation of a magnet, For example, you may apply | coat the coating material which has magnetism. A resin film containing magnetic powder may be attached.

Further, another embodiment of the display device 30 and the like will be described.
FIG. 22 is a view showing another embodiment of the display device 30 and the container 20.
22A shows a top view of the display device 30. FIG. FIG. 22B shows the state when the display device 30 is viewed from the front side together with the container 20. Further, FIG. 22C shows the operation of the container 20.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the container 20 in the present embodiment has a groove-shaped recess 221 (another example of the counter part) formed in a part of the side part 22 along the circumferential direction of the container 20. Have. Here, the recess 221 and the identification mark 23 are in a state where the phases are shifted by 90 °. It is often difficult to form such a partially large recess 221 with a metal can. On the other hand, the resinous container 20 is easy to form compared to a metal can because the degree of freedom of processing is large. Further, the guide 32 in the display device 30 is formed in a rod shape as shown in FIGS.

  Here, the operation of the container 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The container 20 placed on the rear side of the display device 30 moves forward while being guided by the guide 32 as described above. At this time, a rotational force is applied to the container 20 from the guide 32. When the container 20 rotates, the guide 32 enters the recess 221 of the container 20 (see FIG. 5B) (the recess 221 and the guide 32 face each other), and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped (reference 22A). reference). The container 20 moves (slides) forward while being guided by the guide 32. Thereby, the container 20 that has reached the take-out portion of the display device 30 is in a state in which the identification mark 23 faces frontward. In this embodiment, the guide 32 functions as a rotation unit and also functions as a rotation stop unit. Here, although not shown in the figure, the mounting portion 31 can be provided with a plurality of roll-shaped members that function as moving means, for example. A spherical roller may be used as the moving means. Further, for example, a plate-like member having a smooth surface can be used as the moving means.

Further, another embodiment of the display device 30 and the like will be described.
FIG. 23 is a view showing another form of the display device 30 and the container 20.
Similarly, in this embodiment, blow molding is possible and the degree of freedom of processing is large, so that a container made of resin is easier to adopt as the container 20. Here, FIG. 23 illustrates a plastic bottle.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the container 20 has a recess along the circumferential direction of the container 20 on both the side portion 22 on one side and the side portion 22 on the other side with the axis of the container 20 as a boundary. 221. In other words, the container 20 has a recess 221 at a position where the phase is shifted by 180 °. In addition, the identification mark 23 and the recessed part 221 in the container 20 of this embodiment are in a state where the phases are shifted by 90 °.
On the other hand, the display device 30 has two guides 32 on both sides of the movement path of the container 20. However, these guides 32 are not linear along the front-rear direction, but are curved so that the moving path of the container 20 becomes narrower toward the front. In addition, the mounting part 31 in the present embodiment is not inclined in the width direction, but is inclined only in the front-rear direction.

  Here, when the container 20 is placed on the placement part 31 in this embodiment, the container 20 moves forward on the placement part 31 and is moved to one of the guides 32 as shown in FIG. Contact. The container 20 is guided to move forward by the guide 32 and is given a rotational force from the guide 32. The rotation of the container 20 is stopped when the guide 32 enters the recess 221 of the container 20. Thereafter, the container 20 further moves forward with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

In addition, although it is the provision method of the identification mark 23 to the container 20, when the container 20 is a can, it can provide by painting, printing, for example. Moreover, when the container 20 is a plastic bottle etc., after winding the film which has the identification mark 23 around the container 20, it can provide by making this film heat-shrink. That is, the identification mark 23 can be given not only by painting, but also by attaching a film or the like separately.
Here, the composition of the film to be heat-shrinkable can be a composition usually used as a heat-shrinkable film. For example, it can be set as the composition described in Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2006-341568. Moreover, the manufacturing method of the film to be heat shrunk is not particularly limited, and an existing manufacturing method can be adopted. For example, the manufacturing method described in JP-A-2006-341568 can be employed. Moreover, the conditions for heat shrinking the film can also be the existing conditions, and for example, the film can be heat shrunk by 90 ° steam treatment.

Here, FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 show another form when a rotational force is applied to the container 20 by the guide 32.
As shown in FIG. 24, the guide 32 can be provided at a position where it can come into contact with the cap 25 provided on the container 20 instead of the side portion 22 of the container 20. FIG. 4A shows a case where the display device 30 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 4B shows a case where the display device 30 is viewed from above. In many cases, the peripheral surface of the cap 25 is usually provided with unevenness for preventing slipping. For this reason, it is possible to more reliably apply a rotational force to the container 20 by bringing the guide 32 into contact with the cap 25 as in this embodiment.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 25A, two flat guides 32 are provided along the front-rear direction of the display device 30 and in parallel, and sliding resistance is applied to the container 20 on the upper surface of one guide 32. A resistance applying portion 321 (see FIG. 5B) is provided. In addition, this resistance provision part 321 can be formed by sticking a rubber member, for example.
On the other hand, the container 20 according to the present embodiment is provided with an annular protrusion 26 that protrudes in an annular manner from the outer peripheral surface of the container 20 in the circumferential direction, as shown in FIG. And the container 20 is installed in the display apparatus 30 in the state in which the cyclic | annular protrusion part 26 was mounted on the guide 32. FIG. In this embodiment, when the container 20 slides forward, the force (frictional force) acting on the container 20 is larger on the left side (resistance applying portion 321 side). For this reason, the container 20 rotates clockwise as shown in FIG.

Further, another embodiment of the display device 30 and the container 20 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a top view showing another embodiment of the display device 30 and the container 20.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the placement unit 31 of the display device 30 in this embodiment has a plurality of rotatable roll-shaped members 311a in the front-rear direction. In addition, the display device 30 includes a magnet 35 that functions as a rotation unit and a rotation stop unit below the roll-shaped member 311 a and on the rear side of the display device 30.

  Here, the magnet 35 is formed in a trapezoidal shape, and its width becomes narrower from the rear toward the front. Specifically, the magnet 35 includes a lower side portion 351 on the rear side, and an upper side portion 352 on the front side and in a substantially central portion in the width direction of the movement path. In addition, a first side portion 353 is provided that is inclined with respect to the moving direction of the container 20 and connects the lower side portion 351 and the upper side portion 352. Furthermore, it is provided with a second side portion 354 that is also inclined and connects the lower side portion 351 and the upper side portion 352.

The magnet 35 is not single, but is formed in a trapezoidal shape by combining a first magnet 35a, a second magnet 35b formed in a right triangle shape, and a third magnet 35c formed in a rectangular shape. . By the way, in this form, although the magnet 35 was formed in the trapezoid shape by the combination of three magnets (1st magnet 35a, 2nd magnet 35b, 3rd magnet 35c), the magnet which has a rectangular cross section or circular cross section is used. Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of trapezoidal frames are arranged may be employed. In this case, for example, a magnet becomes easier to obtain and more practical.
On the other hand, the container 20 has the magnet 24 which functions as an opposing part in the bottom part 21, as shown to the figure (B). In addition, the magnet 24 and the identification mark 23 in this form are arrange | positioned in the state which shifted | deviated 180 degrees.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the container 20 starts moving forward when placed on the rear side of the placement portion 31. In this case, since the magnet 24 and the magnet 35 attract each other, the side on which the magnet 24 is provided is less likely to move. For this reason, the container 20 rotates so that the side on which the identification mark 23 is provided moves to the front side. When moving further forward, the container 20 moves so that the magnet 24 follows the first side portion 353. Eventually, the magnet 24 passes over the upper side portion 352 (see reference numeral 22A). In other words, the magnet 24 and the upper side portion 352 face each other. As a result, the identification mark 23 faces forward. Thereafter, the container 20 moves further forward with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

  Here, in the display device 30 described above, the container 20 is introduced from the rear side and the container 20 is moved toward the front side. In the process of moving forward, the container 20 was rotated and the rotation of the container 20 was stopped. By the way, the display device 30 is configured as follows, and the container 20 can be rotated and stopped in the process in which the container 20 moves rearward and in the process of moving in the width direction (direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction). In other words, even in the following configuration, a functional unit (giving / stopping function unit 36 to be described later) that provides a rotational force imparting function and a rotational stop function is provided. And the new display apparatus 30 is devised by this functional part.

  Here, FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the display device 30. 2A is a top view, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view schematically showing the display device 30. FIG. In the following description, a portion provided with a function of applying a rotational force to the container 20 and stopping the rotation of the container 20 will be referred to as an imparting / stopping function unit 36.

In the display device 30 according to this embodiment, the container 20 is inserted from the front side (door 10B side) of the display case 10 (see FIG. 1B), and the container 20 is similarly removed from the front side of the display case 10. Device 30 is shown.
More specifically, the display device 30 includes a first movement path 37a for moving the container 20 thrown on the front side to the rear side, and the container 20 from the first movement path 37a in the width direction of the display device 30. A second movement path 37b to be moved and a third movement path 37c to move the container 20 from the second movement path 37b to the front side (return to the front side) are provided.

  In this embodiment, the grant / stop function unit 36 is provided on the first movement path 37a. The identification mark 23 of the container 20 is directed to the front side (opposite to the moving direction) in the process of moving the container 20 along the first movement path 37a. The container 20 moves along the second movement path 37b and the third movement path 37c with the identification mark 23 facing forward, and reaches the front side of the display case 10. In this figure, the roller rows of each movement path are one row, but it is naturally not limited to one row and may be two rows or three rows.

  In addition, the mounting part 31 is normally comprised by connecting two or more units provided with two or more roll-shaped members. For example, the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b are connected to each other as shown in FIG. 28A (a diagram for explaining the units constituting the placement unit 31). Here, each of the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b has a side wall 317c at the outer edge as shown in FIG. The side wall 317c has a notch 317d.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b are configured as separate parts, and a connecting member that connects the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b. 319 is provided.
As shown in FIG. 3C, the connecting member 319 is formed in a substantially H shape, and has opposing portions 319a and 319b facing each other, and a connecting portion 319c that connects these facing portions 319a and 319b. ing.

The connecting member 319 connects the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b by inserting the connecting portion 319c into the notch 317d in the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b. In this state, the opposing units 319a and 319b prevent the first unit 317a and the second unit 317b from being separated.
FIG. 4D shows the conventional first unit 317a. In the conventional configuration, a key-like hook is projected from one unit. However, in this embodiment, a dead space is generated, and the number of containers 20 that can be accommodated in the display case 10 is reduced.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the display device 30. As shown in FIG.
In the display device 30, the container 20 introduced from the rear side of the display case 10 is placed on the rear side of the hinge portion 10 </ b> C connecting the case main body 10 </ b> A and the door 10 </ b> B of the display case 10 (see FIG. 1B). A first movement path 38a that moves forward is provided. Further, a second movement path 38b for moving the container 20 from the first movement path 38a in the lateral direction, a third movement path 38c for moving the container 20 from the second movement path 38b to the rear side again, and a third movement The container 20 from the path 38c is provided with a fourth movement path 38d that further moves in the lateral direction.

  Further, a fifth movement path 38e is provided for guiding the container 20 from the fourth movement path 38d to the front and moving it to the take-out portion of the container 20. Further, a sixth movement path 38f that is provided adjacent to the fifth movement path 38e and moves the container 20 thrown from the front side toward the rear side, and the container 20 from the sixth movement path 38f is moved to the fifth movement path. A seventh movement path 38g for moving to 38e is provided. Here, in this embodiment, the grant / stop function unit 36 is provided on the first movement path 38a and the sixth movement path 38f.

  The container 20 put into the first movement path 38a from the rear side of the display case 10 is rotated so that the identification mark 23 faces the front side by the application / stop function unit 36 in the process of moving to the front side. Then, with the identification mark 23 facing forward, it reaches the take-out section via the second movement path 38b, the third movement path 38c, the fourth movement path 38d, and the fifth movement path 38e. Further, the container 20 put into the sixth movement path 38f from the front side of the display case 10 is rotated so that the identification mark 23 faces the front side by the application / stop function unit 36 in the process of moving to the rear side. . Then, with the identification mark 23 facing forward, it reaches the take-out section via the seventh movement path 38g and the fifth movement path 38e.

Usually, the place where the hinge portion 10 </ b> C is provided cannot be put in or taken out of the container 20, so that the display device 30 cannot be installed and often becomes a dead space. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by providing the first movement path 38a connected to the third movement path 38c on the rear side of the hinge part 10C, it is possible to fill the container 20 on the rear side of the hinge part 10C. .
Here, when the container 20 once taken out is returned to the display device 30 from the front side again, the container 20 may not be returned if the container 20 is densely filled on the fifth movement path 38e. For this reason, in this embodiment, a sixth movement path 38f for returning the container 20 to the display device 30 is provided.
In addition, on the second movement path 38b in the present embodiment, two containers 20 with the identification mark 23 facing forward are arranged side by side. Thereby, it becomes possible to appeal the existence of the container 20 (product) to the purchaser who purchases the container 20.

  As described above, it is not possible to provide an input part or a take-out part for the container 20 on the rear side of the hinge part 10C, and the rear side of the hinge part 10C tends to be a dead space. 30 and 31 shown below, another form of the display device 30 in which the rear side of the hinge portion 10C is used as a storage space for the container 20 will be further described. In addition, in FIG. 32, another embodiment of the display device 30 will be described.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another form of the display device 30.
As shown in the figure, the display device 30 according to the present embodiment is provided with a first movement path 39a for moving the container 20 from the front side toward the rear side on the rear side of the hinge portion 10C. In addition, a second movement path 39b is provided in which the container 20 loaded by the loading section provided at the position where the hinge section 10C is removed is moved in the lateral direction and supplied to the first movement path 39a. Further, a third movement path 39c for moving the container 20 from the first movement path 39a in the lateral direction, a fourth movement path 39d for moving the container 20 from the third movement path 39c forward, and a fourth movement path 39d. A fifth movement path 39e for moving the container 20 from the side in the horizontal direction is provided. From the sixth movement path 39f for moving the container 20 from the fifth movement path 39e further rearward, from the seventh movement path 39g for moving the container 20 from the sixth movement path 39f in the lateral direction, from the seventh movement path 39g. An eighth movement path 39h for moving the container 20 forward and guiding it to the take-out portion is provided.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the giving / stop function unit 36 is provided on the first movement path 39a.
The container 20 put into the second movement path 39b from the front side of the display case 10 is arranged so that the identification mark 23 faces the front side by the application / stop function unit 36 in the process of moving the first movement path 39a to the rear side. To be rotated. The container 20 then has the third movement path 39c, the fourth movement path 39d, the fifth movement path 39e, the sixth movement path 39f, the seventh movement path 39g, and the eighth movement with the identification mark 23 facing forward. It reaches the take-out section via the route 39h.

FIG. 31 is a view showing another form of the display device 30.
As shown in the figure, the display device 30 in the present embodiment is provided with a first movement path 40a for moving the container 20 from the front side toward the rear side on the rear side of the hinge portion 10C. In addition, a second movement path 40b is provided for moving the container 20 thrown in by the feeding section provided at a position where the hinge part 10C is removed, and supplying the container 20 to the first movement path 40a. . Furthermore, the 3rd movement path | route 40c which moves the container 20 from the 1st movement path | route 40a to a horizontal direction is provided.

  Further, a fourth movement path 40d is provided for moving the container 20 from the third movement path 40c to the front side and guiding it to the take-out part. A fifth movement path 40e is provided between the first movement path 40a and the fourth movement path 40d, and moves the container 20 from the third movement path 40c to the fourth movement path 40d. That is, in this embodiment, two movement paths are provided from the third movement path 40c to the take-out unit.

Here, in this embodiment, the giving / stopping function unit 36 is provided on the first movement path 40a.
The container 20 put into the second movement path 40b from the front side of the display case 10 is set so that the identification mark 23 faces the front side by the application / stop function unit 36 in the process of moving the first movement path 40a to the rear side. To be rotated. The container 20 reaches the take-out section via the third movement path 40c and the fourth movement path 40d with the identification mark 23 facing forward. Further, for example, when the container 20 is densely filled in the fourth movement path 40d, the container 20 reaches the take-out unit from the third movement path 40c through the fifth movement path 40e.

FIG. 32 is a view showing another form of the display device 30.
As shown in the figure, the display device 30 in this embodiment is provided with a first movement path 41a for moving the container 20 thrown from the front side toward the rear side. Further, a second movement path 41b for moving the container 20 from the first movement path 41a in the lateral direction (right direction in the figure) is provided. Furthermore, a third movement path 41c is provided which is provided in front of the second movement path 41b and moves the container 20 from the second movement path 41b again in the horizontal direction (left direction in the figure). Furthermore, a fourth movement path 41d to an eighth movement path 41h that are provided forward from the third movement path 41c and that move the container 20 from the third movement path 41c toward the front are provided. The fourth movement path 41d to the eighth movement path 41h are arranged in parallel and each have a container 20 take-out part.

In this embodiment, the giving / stop function unit 36 is provided on the second movement path 41b.
The container 20 put into the first movement path 41a from the front side of the display case 10 has the identification mark 23 facing the front side by the application / stop function unit 36 in the process of moving in the lateral direction on the second movement path 41b. So that it is rotated. The container 20 reaches the take-out section via the third movement path 41c and the eighth movement path 41h in a state where the identification mark 23 faces frontward. Note that, when the container 20 is filled in the eighth movement path 41h, the container 20 moves in the lateral direction along the third movement path 41c. Then, it enters a vacant movement route and reaches the take-out part.

  Here, in any form of FIGS. 27 to 32, the container 20 can be introduced from the front. For this reason, even when there is no space on the back side (rear side) of the display case 10 (see FIG. 1B), the container 20 can be inserted into the display device 30. Further, when the purchaser returns the container 20 taken out from the display device 30 to the display device 30, it is suppressed that the container 20 is returned from the take-out portion from which the container 20 has been taken out, and the identification mark 23 faces backward, for example. The container 20 is prevented from being displayed in the state. When the container 20 is returned in this embodiment, the container 20 is returned from the charging unit provided on the front side. Then, in the process of reaching the take-out part, the identification mark 23 faces forward. For this reason, even when the container 20 is returned, the container 20 is displayed with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

It is the figure which showed schematic structure of the display apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the mounting part of a display apparatus. It is a figure at the time of seeing a container from the bottom side. It is the figure which showed operation | movement of a display apparatus and a container. It is a side view of another example of a rotation stop mechanism. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the rotation stop mechanism shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining the other aspect of a resistance provision part. It is a figure explaining the other aspect of a resistance provision part. It is a figure explaining the other aspect of a resistance provision part. It is a figure explaining the other aspect of a resistance provision part. It is the figure which showed other one form of the display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the inclination angle etc. of a mounting part. It is a figure explaining the inclination angle etc. of a mounting part. It is a figure explaining the inclination angle etc. of a mounting part. It is a figure explaining the inclination angle etc. of a mounting part. It is the figure which showed the other form of the rotation stop mechanism. It is the figure which showed the operation | movement of a rotation stop mechanism and a container. It is the figure which showed other one form of the display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a container. It is a figure explaining the arrangement position of a rotation stop mechanism. It is the figure which showed other one form of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed other forms of the display apparatus and the container. It is the figure which showed other forms of the display apparatus and the container. It is the figure which showed the other form at the time of giving rotational force to a container with a guide. It is the figure which showed the other form at the time of giving rotational force to a container with a guide. It is the top view which showed other forms of the display apparatus and the container. It is the figure which showed other one form of the display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the unit which comprises a mounting part. It is the figure which showed other one form of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other form of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other form of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other form of the display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Container, 23 ... Identification mark, 24 ... Magnet, 30 ... Display apparatus, 31 ... Mounting part, 32 ... Guide, 35 ... Magnet, 212a ... 1st recessed part, 212b ... 2nd recessed part, 221 ... Recessed part, 311 ... 1st roller part, 312 ... Resistance applying part, 313e ... Protrusion, 313k ... Magnet, 342 ... Magnet

Claims (9)

A container for marking at a specific location on the outer surface;
A display device for displaying the container;
Have
The display device includes:
Moving means for moving the container in one direction;
A rotating means for rotating the container in accordance with the movement of the container in the one direction by the moving means;
A rotation stop portion for stopping rotation of the container rotated by the rotation means,
The container is
A display system, comprising: a confronting portion that confronts the rotation stopping portion so that the rotation stops at a position where the specific portion faces a predetermined direction. The moving means has a placing portion for placing the container,
The display system according to claim 1, wherein the rotating unit rotates the container as the container placed on the placement unit of the moving unit moves in the one direction.   The rotation means imparts a rotational force to the container by making a resistance force that resists a moving force that the container tries to move in the one direction differ depending on a portion of the container. The display system according to 1. The one direction is a direction from the rear to the front of the display system,
The display system according to claim 3, wherein the resistance force is different on the left and right sides of the center of gravity of the container. The moving means has a placing portion for placing the container,
The display system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the resistance force is a frictional force generated between the placement portion and an end portion of the container that comes into contact with the placement portion. The mounting portion has a plurality of plate-like bottom surfaces extending in the front-rear direction to form a mounting surface,
6. The frictional force according to claim 5, wherein a friction coefficient of one bottom surface of the plurality of bottom surfaces is different from the friction coefficient of the other bottom surface, so that the friction force is different on the left and right with respect to the center of gravity of the container. Display system. The moving means has a placing portion for placing the container,
The rotation stop portion is a convex portion that protrudes toward the container side from a contact position between the placement portion and an end portion that contacts the placement portion of the container,
The display system according to claim 1, wherein the facing portion of the container is a concave portion or a convex portion that is provided at a portion of the container facing the placement portion and that positions the convex portion. .   8. The display according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of the convex portions of the rotation stop portion are arranged in the one direction at intervals such that the plurality of containers placed on the placement portion do not contact each other. system. A display device for displaying a container for marking at a specific location on the outer surface,
Moving means for moving the container in one direction;
A rotating means for rotating the container in accordance with the movement of the container in the one direction by the moving means;
A rotation stop portion for stopping rotation of the container rotated by the rotation means,
The rotation stop unit is in contact with a facing unit provided on the container and faces the rotation stop unit, and stops the rotation of the container at a position where the specific portion of the container faces a predetermined direction. Display device to do.

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