JP4510197B2 - Multistage open showcase - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a multistage open showcase used when displaying frozen, refrigerated food, fresh food, etc. in supermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, etc., and particularly illuminates the uppermost display shelf in a well-balanced manner. It relates to the multi-stage open showcase that I got.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Examples of this type of open showcase include those disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent No. 2721958, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-125993, and Utility Model Registration No. 2590152.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In a general multistage open showcase, the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf is the fluorescent lamp attached to the ceiling surface of the inner case, and the upper surface of each intermediate display shelf is the lower surface of the upper display shelf. Each of the lamps is illuminated by a fluorescent lamp attached to the tip of the lamp.
[0004]
However, since the top display shelf is often equipped with a mirror or a POP rail that attaches a price tag or name tag of the product to the back, the distance from the ceiling surface of the inner case becomes large, and the fluorescent lamp In some cases, the mounting position must be shifted forward.
[0005]
Therefore, when the illumination lamp is fixedly attached to the inner case as in the above-described two conventional examples, the entire uppermost display shelf cannot be illuminated in a balanced manner, and the product display effect Decreases.
[0006]
The latter conventional showcase has an advantage that the entire interior of the cabinet can be illuminated in a balanced manner because the illuminance of the fluorescent lamp is changed by the inverter ballast. Become.
[0007]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is a multi-stage open that can illuminate the entire uppermost display shelf in a well-balanced manner by making the lighting fixture movable in the front-rear direction. The purpose is to provide a showcase.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the multistage open showcase of the present invention forms a cold air circulation path in which a cooler and a blower are housed between an outer case and an inner case whose front surfaces are open. And a plurality of upper and lower display shelves in the cool box surrounded by the inner case, and sucking the cold air blown from the upper discharge port of the cold air circulation path from the lower suction port, In the multistage open showcase in which the air curtain is formed and the inside of the cool box is kept cool, at least both ends of the lighting fixture facing the left-right direction that illuminates the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf are connected to the lighting fixture. was supported by the guide means for guiding in the longitudinal direction along the ceiling surface of the inner case, said guide means, and right-and-left guide rails disposed toward the longitudinal direction to the inner case ceiling, the guide More becomes slidably supported luminaire holding member to the rail, as characterized in that the guide rails, buried in the inner casing ceiling so as to form a substantially flush with the inner casing ceiling has a lower surface Yes.
According to the present invention having the above configuration, the upper surface of the display shelf can be illuminated in a balanced manner by moving the lighting fixture in the front-rear direction according to the front-rear length of the uppermost display shelf and the distance to the ceiling surface. And since a lighting fixture can be stably moved to the front-back direction by a simple means, and a guide rail is not exposed, appearance improves.
[0012]
The multi-stage open showcase of the present invention forms a cold air circulation path in which a cooler and a blower are housed between an outer case and an inner case whose front surfaces are open, and is surrounded by the inner case. A plurality of upper and lower display shelves are provided in the cool box, and by sucking the cold air blown from the upper discharge port of the cold air circulation path from the lower suction port, an air curtain is formed at the front opening portion, In a multistage open showcase that keeps the inside of the cold storage room cool, at least both ends of the lighting fixture facing in the left-right direction that illuminate the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf, the lighting fixture on the ceiling surface of the inner case along is supported on the guide means for guiding in the longitudinal direction, in the inner case ceiling surface or guide means and lighting equipment, provided the fixing means for preventing the longitudinal movement of the luminaire, the said fixing means, the inner case So as to apart from the lower surface of the well surface or guide means shall become more magnets mounted on top of the luminaire, when the luminaire lifted upward, the magnet case ceiling surface or guide means within which is formed of a magnetic material It is characterized in that the light fixture is prevented from moving back and forth by adsorbing to the lower surface of the lamp .
If it does in this way, since a lighting fixture can be fixed to a desired position, even if a hand etc. touch a lighting fixture carelessly, a position shift will not occur back and forth. And fixing and cancellation | release of a lighting fixture can be performed easily.
[0013]
In the multistage open showcase described above, it is preferable that the lighting apparatus is provided inside the reflecting material that is supported by the guide means so as to be slidable back and forth, and whose lower end is open, and the magnet is attached to the upper surface of the reflecting material.
If it does in this way, since the illumination intensity of a lighting fixture will become large, the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf can be illuminated more effectively.
[0014]
In the multistage open showcase, it is preferable that the reflecting material is attached to the guide means so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction.
If it does in this way, the upper surface of a display shelf can be illuminated with sufficient balance by changing the irradiation direction of a lighting fixture to the minimum in the front-back direction.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing a low temperature showcase to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged sectional view showing a state in which a lighting fixture is supported on the ceiling surface of the low temperature showcase so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting fixture of the present invention showing a state of being attached to the ceiling surface of the low-temperature showcase, FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion B of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the lighting fixture holding member. is there.
[0016]
First, FIG. 1 shows a low-temperature showcase 1 to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 3 denotes an inner case, 8 denotes an outer case as a heat-insulating housing, and 4 denotes a side plate. The product display space 6 as a cool box opened forward by the inner case 3, the outer case 8, and the side plate 4. The product can be displayed in multiple stages by a plurality of display shelves 7 fixed to the back surface of the inner case 3.
[0017]
An insertion passage 9 is provided between the inner case 3 and the outer case 8 disposed outside the inner case 3 so as to insert cold air as a cold air circulation path, and a fan 10 provided in the insertion passage 9 is provided. The product display space is driven by taking in air from an intake port 11 provided in the lower front portion of the product display space 6 and cooling the taken-in air by the cooling device R and convection in the direction of the arrow in the figure. The inside of the section 6 can be cooled to a predetermined temperature at which frozen foods, fresh foods and the like can be displayed.
[0018]
Further, since the cool air is discharged from the discharge port 12 provided in the upper front portion of the product display space 6 toward the lower intake port 11 and an air curtain is created on the front surface of the product display space 6, The diffusion of the cold air in the product display space 6 and the entry of heat from the outside are prevented, and the temperature in the product display space 6 is kept constant.
[0019]
In this low-temperature showcase 1, products displayed on the display shelf 7 and lighting fixtures 13 for illuminating the interior of the cabinet are provided at a plurality of locations via conventionally known clips 14. The clip 14 is formed of a resin material or a metal material so as to have a substantially downward C shape. The clip 14 can elastically hold the lighting fixture 13.
[0020]
Furthermore, the lighting fixture L of the present invention is attached to the lower surface of the inner case 3 in the vicinity of the discharge port 12 provided in the upper front portion of the product display space 6 in addition to the lighting fixture 13.
[0021]
The luminaire L is for illuminating the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf 7 and is, for example, a fluorescent lamp 15 having a predetermined length in the left-right direction. The fluorescent lamp 15 is a ceiling surface of the inner case 3. 3a is provided in the front-rear direction and is supported by a pair of left and right guide rails 22a, 22b as guide means for guiding in the front-rear direction along 3a on the ceiling surface.
[0022]
More specifically, the luminaire L is provided as a reflective material having an opening at the lower end, for example, inside the reflective cover 16 in which the inner surface is mirror-finished or a mirror body is attached to the inner surface.
[0023]
The reflective cover 16 is formed by a reflective cover 16 having a length equal to or slightly longer than that of the fluorescent lamp 15, and the upper surface or both side surfaces of the fluorescent lamp 15 held inside by a hanging support 18 described later. It is surrounded.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hanging support 18 is provided with an opening on the lower side of the upper surface of the reflective cover 16 that can be opened and closed on the lower surface side so as to elastically hold both sides of the fluorescent lamp 15. Using the formed C-shaped clip 19 and the elastic restoring force when inserted through a locking hole (not shown) provided on the side opposite to the opening and drilled in the upper surface of the reflective cover 16, It is comprised with the latching tool 20 stopped.
[0025]
On the other hand, the guide rails 22a and 22b arranged in parallel in the front-rear direction on the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 are configured by channel members having a rectangular section with the opening 23 disposed downward, and the guide rails 22a and 22b are The lower surface thereof is attached to be flush with the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3, and a sealing member 25 for sealing the periphery of the power cord C is inserted into an insertion hole formed at an appropriate position on the upper surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b. It is installed.
[0026]
A pair of holders 24, 24 as lighting fixture holding members supported by the guide rails 22 a, 22 b described above are provided so as to protrude from the upper surface at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reflective cover 16.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 5, the holders 24 and 24 are formed in a cylindrical shape by an elastic body made of, for example, synthetic resin, and a pair of grooves 26a and 26b having a predetermined width G are formed in the middle of both side surfaces. The two flanges 26a and 26b form upper and lower locking flanges 27 and 28, and the lower flange 28 has a conical shape having a ring groove 30 corresponding to the thickness of the reflective cover 16 around the base on the lower surface. A locking projection 29 is formed in a protruding manner, and a cord insertion hole 32 penetrating the upper surface is formed at the lower end of the locking projection 29.
[0028]
These holders 24 have lower end locking projections 29 attached to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reflective cover 16, and upper end flanges 27 are slidably supported on the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a, 22b, and both grooves 26a, 26b. The two planes formed by the guide rails 22a and 22b are guided by the openings 23 on the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b, and the reflection cover 16 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction within the range of the groove width G.
[0029]
Further, connectors 21a and 21b are connected to both ends of the fluorescent lamp 15, and the power cord C extending from the connectors 21a and 21b is inserted into the holders 24 to guide rails as shown in FIG. 22a and 22b are accommodated in a range that allows both holders 24 to move, are introduced into the inside of the insertion passage 9 through the seal member 25, and then placed in the upper front part of the product display space 6. It is connected to a plug (not shown).
[0030]
These power cords C are configured so that maintenance can be performed from an inspection port that is formed at an appropriate position on the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 and can be opened and closed.
[0031]
On the other hand, for example, a magnet MG is attached to the upper surface of the reflection cover 16 or around it as a fixing means, and the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 or the guide rails 22a and 22b, which is a surface facing the magnet MG, is made of a magnetic material. Has been.
[0032]
Next, the operation of the lighting fixture L described above will be described.
[0033]
First, when illuminating the upper surface and the front of a plurality of display shelves 7 that are fixed to the back surface of the inner case 3 by the lighting device L and arranged vertically, the lighting device L is used in the inner case of the product display space 6. 3 supported by the guide rails 22a and 22b on the ceiling surface 3a and held at the front end portion of the product display space 6.
[0034]
Next, when illuminating the uppermost display shelf 7 among the plurality of display shelves 7, the inner case 3 side of the product display space 6 while guiding the lighting fixture L along the guide rails 22a and 22b. Move towards
[0035]
When a suitable position for illumination is determined by this movement, when the reflecting cover 16 is lifted in the range of the groove width G of the holders 24, 24, the magnet MG is placed on the ceiling surface of the inner case 3 as shown in FIG. 3a or the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b.
[0036]
Thus, the reflective cover 16 of the lighting fixture L is slidably guided and supported by the pair of guide rails 22a and 22b on the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 via the pair of holders 24 and 24, and is directed in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the lighting fixture L can be stably moved in the front-rear direction by simple means.
[0037]
Furthermore, the upper surface of the display shelf 7 can be illuminated in a well-balanced manner by moving the lighting fixture L in the front-rear direction according to the front-rear length of the uppermost display shelf 7 and the distance to the ceiling surface 3a.
[0038]
Further, since the magnet MG is attached to the upper surface of the reflective cover 16 that holds the lighting fixture L, the magnet MG is attracted to the lower surface of the ceiling surface 3a or the guide rails 22a and 22b by lifting the reflective cover 16 by a predetermined amount. Even if the hand or the like touches the luminaire L carelessly, the position does not shift back and forth.
[0039]
In addition, since the illuminance of the lighting fixture L is large, the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf 7 can be illuminated more effectively.
[0040]
Furthermore, since the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b are embedded in the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 so that the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b are substantially flush with the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3, the guide rails 22a and 22b may be exposed. And the appearance is improved.
[0041]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0042]
FIG. 6 is a side view of a lighting fixture according to another embodiment. In addition, about the same component as the component in embodiment mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0043]
The reflection cover 16 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, and has an upper surface 16a that is a horizontal surface and contact surfaces 16b and 16c that are formed on both sides as, for example, 45 ° inclined surfaces.
[0044]
At both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reflection cover 16, a pair of support tools H 2 and H 2 are provided on the upper surface so as to project. The support tools H 2 and H 2 are connected to the above-described guide rails 22 a and 22 b via the rotation shaft 31. It is pivotally attached to the support tools H1 and H1 supported so that sliding is possible.
[0045]
More specifically, the support tool H1 is formed in a prismatic shape and a pair of grooves 35 formed on both sides of the middle, and square flanges 34 and 36 are formed vertically, and a part of the support tool H1 is provided vertically. A code insertion hole (not shown) that penetrates is formed, and a holder 37 projects from the lower surface of the flange 36 at the lower end.
[0046]
The support H1 is configured such that two parallel surfaces formed by both grooves 35 are guided by the opening 23 on the lower surface of the guide rails 22a and 22b, and the reflective cover 16 is movable in the vertical direction within the range of the groove width G. Has been.
[0047]
On the other hand, the support H2 is locked using elastic restoring force by inserting the locking portions 33 into insertion holes (not shown) formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reflective cover 16, and the upper surfaces of both ends of the reflective cover 16 are locked. A holder 38 protrudes from the bottom.
[0048]
A holder 37 of a support H1 that is slidably supported on the guide rails 22a and 22b and a holder 38 that protrudes from the upper surfaces of both ends of the reflective cover 16 are pivotally attached to a pivot shaft 31.
[0049]
The reflection cover 16 having a polygonal cross section has magnets MG, MG1, and MG2 as spacers on an upper surface 16a that is a horizontal plane and contact surfaces 16b and 16c that are formed on both sides as, for example, 45 ° inclined surfaces. It is attached via S, S1, and S2.
[0050]
The reflection cover 16 configured as described above is supported by the guide rails 22a and 22b and can move toward the inner case 3 of the product display space 6, and remains as it is when the reflection cover 16 is moved to an appropriate position. When lifted upward, the magnet MG is attracted to the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 or the lower surfaces of the guide rails 22a and 22b.
[0051]
When it is desired to change the irradiation direction of the luminaire L at this position, the ceiling surface 3a of the inner case 3 facing the magnet MG1 or MG2 is rotated by rotating the reflective cover 16 clockwise or counterclockwise, for example, 90 °. Or it can adsorb | suck to the guide rails 22a and 22b.
[0052]
By doing in this way, by changing the irradiation direction of the lighting fixture L, the upper surface of the display shelf 7 can be illuminated in a balanced manner with minimal movement in the front-rear direction.
[0053]
In the above-described embodiment, the reflective cover 16 has been described with respect to the configuration formed in a polygonal cross section. However, the reflective cover 16 may be formed in an arcuate cross section or a parabolic shape.
[0054]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.
[0055]
For example, the reflective cover in the present embodiment is formed in an arc-shaped cross section having a continuous curve on the outer periphery, or formed in a parabolic shape, and if a magnet is continuously arranged on the outer periphery of the upper surface, The irradiation direction can be set by changing continuously.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0057]
(A) According to the invention of claim 1, the lighting device is moved in the front-rear direction according to the front-rear length of the uppermost display shelf and the distance to the ceiling surface, so that the upper surface of the display shelf is illuminated in a balanced manner. can do. And since a lighting fixture can be stably moved to the front-back direction by a simple means, and a guide rail is not exposed, appearance improves.
[0058]
(B) According to the invention of claim 2, since the luminaire can be fixed at a desired position, even if a hand or the like touches the luminaire carelessly, the luminaire is not displaced back and forth. And fixing and cancellation | release of a lighting fixture can be performed easily.
[0062]
( C ) According to the invention of claim 3 , since the illuminance of the lighting fixture is increased, the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf can be illuminated more effectively.
[0063]
( D ) According to the invention of claim 4 , by changing the irradiation direction of the lighting fixture, the upper surface of the display shelf can be illuminated in a balanced manner with minimal movement in the front-rear direction.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part showing a low temperature showcase to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lighting fixture is supported on a ceiling surface of a low-temperature showcase so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting fixture of the present invention showing a state where it is attached to a ceiling surface of a low-temperature showcase.
4 is an enlarged view of a portion B in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a lighting fixture holding member.
FIG. 6 is a side view of a lighting fixture according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Low temperature showcase 3 Inner case 3a Ceiling surface 4 Side plate 6 Space for product display (cold storage)
7 Display shelf 8 Outer case 9 Insertion path (cold air circulation path)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Fan 11 Intake port 12 Discharge port 13 Lighting fixture 14 Clip 15 Fluorescent lamp 16 Reflective cover (reflective material)
16a upper surface 16b, 16c contact surface 18 hanging support 19 clip 20 locking tool 21a, 21b connector 22a, 22b guide rail 23 opening 24 holder 25 seal member 26a, 26b groove 27, 28 flange 29 locking projection 30 flange 30 Ring groove 31 Rotating shaft 32 Cord insertion hole 33 Locking portion 35 Groove 34, 36 Square flange 37, 38 Holder C Power cord G Groove width H1, H2 Support fixture L Lighting fixture MG Magnet MG1, MG2 magnet R Cooling device S, S1, S2 spacer

Claims (4)

A cool air circulation path is formed between the outer case and the inner case, the front of which is opened, and a cooler and a blower are housed therein, and a plurality of upper and lower stages are displayed in a cool box surrounded by the inner case. A multistage in which a shelf is provided and an air curtain is formed in the front opening portion by sucking the cold air blown from the upper discharge port of the cold air circulation path to cool the inside of the cool box. Type open showcase,
Wherein at least both end portions of the luminaire facing lateral direction to illuminate the upper surface of the uppermost shelf, is supported on the guide means for guiding back and forth along the luminaire on a ceiling surface of the inner casing, said guide means Comprises a pair of left and right guide rails provided on the ceiling of the inner case in the front-rear direction, and a lighting fixture holding member slidably supported by the guide rails. A multistage open showcase that is embedded in the ceiling of the inner case so that it is almost flush with the ceiling of the case. A cool air circulation path is formed between the outer case and the inner case, the front of which is opened, and a cooler and a blower are housed therein, and a plurality of upper and lower stages are displayed in a cool box surrounded by the inner case. A multistage in which a shelf is provided and an air curtain is formed in the front opening portion by sucking the cold air blown from the upper discharge port of the cold air circulation path to cool the inside of the cool box. Type open showcase,
At least both ends of the lighting device facing in the left-right direction that illuminate the upper surface of the uppermost display shelf are supported by guide means for guiding the lighting device in the front-rear direction along the ceiling surface of the inner case, and The inner case ceiling surface or the guide means is provided with a fixing means for preventing the lighting device from moving back and forth, and the fixing means is attached to the upper portion of the lighting equipment so as to be separated from the inner case ceiling surface or the lower surface of the guide means. It was made of a magnet, and when the lighting fixture was lifted upward, the magnet was attracted to the ceiling surface of the inner case made of a magnetic material or the lower surface of the guiding means to prevent the lighting fixture from moving back and forth. Multi-stage open showcase featuring The multistage open showcase according to claim 2 , wherein the lighting apparatus is provided inside the reflecting material supported by the guide means so as to be slidable back and forth and having an open lower end, and a magnet is attached to the upper surface of the reflecting material. 4. A multistage open showcase according to claim 3 , wherein the reflector is attached to the guide means so as to be pivotable in the front-rear direction.

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