JP4570679B1 - Display system, display device, container, and cap - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a display system or the like that can display a container with the mark directed in a predetermined direction even when the container is placed with the mark directed in a random direction when the container is displayed.
A film F is attached to the outer peripheral surface of a container main body. On the film F, an identification mark 23 for distinguishing it from other products such as a product name and a trade name is printed. In addition, the container 20 includes a second protrusion 25 on the lower side of the cap 22. The lower surface of the second projecting portion 25 is formed in a step shape, and has a configuration including a plurality of step portions. If it demonstrates in detail, the lower surface of the 2nd protrusion part 25 is formed in the step shape so that height may reduce as it goes clockwise. For this reason, the 2nd protrusion part 25 becomes a structure provided with the 1st flat surface 251-the 6th flat surface 256 from which the position in a height direction differs in the lower part.
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Description

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

  For example, in convenience stores, containers filled with beverages such as plastic bottles are placed on the display device in a vertical position and sold. 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, a display device in which a large number of rotatable rollers are arranged has been proposed (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, a mark such as a product name or a trade name is provided on the outer surface of the container. If the mark is not suitable for the purchase direction of the purchaser, it is difficult to identify the product and the appearance of the product is displayed. 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 such an invention, when the container is displayed on the display shelf, the container supplier needs to fit the concave fitting portion to the guide protrusion every time the container is installed in the display device. 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 stores that sell a large amount of beverages such as convenience stores, the work of throwing them in the same direction becomes very large.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a display system or the like capable of displaying a container with the mark directed in a predetermined direction even when the container is placed with the mark directed in a random direction when the container is displayed. Main purpose.

  For this purpose, a display system to which the present invention is applied includes a container body having an opening and a mark on the outer surface, a container having a cap for closing the opening of the container body, and a display for displaying the container. The display device includes a movement path in which the container moves, and protrusions that are arranged at a plurality of positions in the movement direction of the container and project into the movement path, and the container cap has a cylindrical shape And a cap body having an outer peripheral surface, and a plurality of contact parts arranged in a circumferential direction of the cap body in the circumferential direction and in contact with the projecting part provided in the display device. A display system characterized in that when a mark of a container moving along a path is not directed in a specific direction, the container is rotated in the circumferential direction by sequentially contacting the protruding part and the mark is directed in a specific direction. is there.

  Here, the contact portion may be provided on the cap body side with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cap body. Moreover, each of the contact parts may be arranged at different positions in the height direction of the container. Furthermore, each of the protrusions is provided such that the positions in the height direction are shifted from each other so as to contact one contact portion of the plurality of contact portions and not contact the other contact portions. can do.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a display device, the display device to which the present invention is applied has a container body having an opening and a mark on the outer surface, and a surface having an outer peripheral surface and intersecting the outer peripheral surface. A display device including a plurality of caps within a predetermined range in the circumferential direction and at different positions in the circumferential direction, and a cap that closes the opening of the container body. When the moving container mark is facing a direction other than a specific direction, the container is rotated by sequentially contacting the intersecting surfaces, and the moving container mark is moving in a specific direction And a rotating means that faces a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cap that is not provided with a crossing surface.

  Here, the rotation means can be characterized in that the position in the height direction can be adjusted. In addition, the rotating means has protrusions that protrude in the movement path at a plurality of locations in the movement direction of the container, and the container rotates by sequentially contacting the protrusions with the intersecting surfaces. can do.

  When the present invention is regarded as a container, the container to which the present invention is applied includes a container body having an opening and a mark on the outer surface, and a cap that is attached to the container body and closes the opening. Is formed in a cylindrical shape and has an outer peripheral surface, and is located at a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the mark of the container main body and arranged in a relationship intersecting the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body And a surface forming portion provided with a plurality of surfaces in the circumferential direction of the cap body.

  Here, the surface arrange | positioned in the relationship which cross | intersects an outer peripheral surface can be characterized by being provided in the cap main body side rather than the outer peripheral surface of a cap main body. Moreover, it can be characterized by further comprising a surface forming portion at a position different from the surface forming portion in the height direction. Further, a plurality of marks are provided at different positions in the circumferential direction of the container body, and the surface forming portion is arranged with a predetermined positional relationship with one of the plurality of marks, It may be characterized by further comprising a surface forming portion arranged in a predetermined positional relationship with other marks. Further, a surface forming portion arranged with a predetermined positional relationship with another mark is different from a surface forming portion arranged with a predetermined positional relationship in the height direction. It can be characterized by being arranged at different positions. Furthermore, each of the surfaces arranged in an intersecting relationship may be arranged at different positions in the height direction of the cap body.

Further, when the present invention is regarded as a cap, the cap to which the present invention is applied is formed in a cylindrical shape and has an outer peripheral surface, and a cap main body that closes the opening of the container marked on the outer surface, and a container When the cap body is attached to the container in a state where the cap body and the cap body have a predetermined positional relationship, the cap body and the cap body are located at a position having the predetermined positional relationship with the mark and intersect the outer peripheral surface of the cap body. And a surface forming portion provided with a plurality of surfaces disposed in the circumferential direction of the cap body.
Here, the surface arrange | positioned in the relationship which cross | intersects an outer peripheral surface can be characterized by being provided in the cap main body side rather than the outer peripheral surface of a cap main body. Moreover, it can be characterized by further comprising a surface forming portion at a position different from the surface forming portion in the height direction. Further, the surface forming portion is arranged with a predetermined positional relationship with one of the plurality of marks provided on the container, and is positioned with a predetermined position with the other marks of the plurality of marks. It may be characterized by further comprising a surface forming portion arranged in a relationship. In addition, a surface forming portion arranged with a predetermined positional relationship with another mark is different from a surface forming portion arranged with a predetermined positional relationship in the height direction. It can be characterized by being arranged at different positions. In addition, each of the surfaces arranged in an intersecting relationship may be arranged at different positions in the height direction of the cap body.

  It is possible 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.

It is the figure which showed schematic structure of the display apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the upper side figure and side view of a display apparatus. It is sectional drawing in the AA line in FIGS. It is the figure which showed the modification of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the modification of the display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the modification of the display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a container. It is a figure for demonstrating a container. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other operation example of the container. It is the figure which showed the other operation example of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the arrangement position of the identification mark in a container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the container in 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the container in 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the container in 3rd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the container in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the other modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is the figure which showed the modification of the container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure which shows the modification of a container. It is a figure explaining the arrangement | positioning aspect of a 1st protrusion-a 5th protrusion.

-First embodiment-
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described 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. 3A, the display device 30 in the present embodiment includes a placement unit 31 on which a film 20 on which a design is printed is mounted on the outer peripheral surface and a container 20 filled with a beverage is placed thereon; A guide 32 that forms the movement path (movement path) of the container 20 and guides the movement of the container 20 is provided. In addition, it is provided with a regulating plate 34 that is disposed along one side of the placement portion 31 and stops the movement of the container 20 and is preferably formed to be transparent. The display device 30 also includes a rotation mechanism 50 that rotates the container 20 to direct the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 forward.

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. Further, the placement unit 31 of the display device 30 is arranged such that the side on which the regulation plate 34 is provided is positioned below the side opposite to the side on which the regulation plate 34 is provided. That is, the placement unit 31 of 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 extracted.

  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. The introduced container 20 moves on the placement unit 31 toward the door 10B. 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.

Next, the display device 30 will be described in more detail.
FIG. 2A illustrates a top view and a side view of the display device 30. Specifically, FIG. 4A shows a top view, and FIG. 4B shows a right side view. FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
In the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of roll-shaped members 311 are provided on the placement unit 31 as illustrated in FIG. More specifically, a first roller row 312 in which a plurality of roll-like members 311 are arranged in the front-rear direction and a second roller row 313 in which a plurality of roll-like members 311 are also arranged in the front-rear direction are provided. , Provided on the mounting portion 31. Each roll-shaped member 311 is provided so as to be able to rotate along the movement path of the container 20, and smoothly moves the container 20 forward.

In addition, the display device 30 includes the rotation mechanism 50 that rotates the container 20 and turns the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 forward as described above.
Here, the rotation mechanism 50 is attached to the rod-shaped member 51 and a rod-shaped member 51 provided along the movement path of the container 20 and above the mounting portion 31 as shown in FIG. A first pin 521 to a sixth pin 526 are provided as an example of a protruding portion protruding in the movement path of the container 20. Here, in the present embodiment, the first pin 521 is disposed on the most upstream side in the movement direction of the container 20, and the sixth pin 526 is disposed on the most downstream side in the movement direction. In addition, each of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 is arranged with a certain gap. The rotation mechanism 50 includes a fixing member 53 that fixes the rod-like member 51 to the guide 32 on the right side. Note that the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 can be regarded as rotating means for rotating the container 20.

  Moreover, as shown to the same figure (B), the inclination which leaves | separates from the mounting part 31 is provided to the rod-shaped member 51 as it goes ahead. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the first pin 521 is disposed closest to the placement unit 31, and the sixth pin 526 is located at a position farthest from the placement unit 31. In other words, the positions of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are shifted from each other in the height direction. In this figure, for easy understanding, the inclination of the rod-like member 51 is displayed larger than the actual inclination.

  The fixing member 53 in the present embodiment is inserted into the right side guide 32 and is slidable with respect to the right side guide 32. For this reason, in the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 can be moved in the height direction by sliding the fixing member 53 with respect to the guide 32 on the right side. Yes. In the present embodiment, a screw 54 for positioning the fixing member 53 on the right guide 32 is provided.

  Describing in more detail with reference to FIG. 2-2, the guide 32 on the right side includes a rectangular hole 32A. In this embodiment, the fixing member 53 is slidably inserted into the hole 32A. The first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 can be moved in the height direction by sliding the fixing member 53 inserted into the hole 32A. Further, the fixing member 53 is pressed and fixed to the inner wall of the hole 32 </ b> A by a screw 54.

In addition, the 1st pin 521-the 6th pin 526 can also be arrange | positioned as follows.
FIG. 2-3 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the display device 30. 1A is a top view of the display device 30, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1A.

  In the display device 30, a support member 200 is provided so as to straddle the right side guide 32 and the left side guide 32 and used to support the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. The support member 200 is formed in an arch shape (gate shape), is fixed to the left guide 32 and extends upward from the left guide 32, and the right side. The second leg 202 is fixed to the guide 32 and extends upward from the right side guide 32, and the ceiling 203 connects the first leg 201 and the second leg 202.

  Further, in the display device 30, a supported member 250 that extends downward from the ceiling portion 203 and is provided along the movement path of the container 20 and supported by the ceiling portion 203 is provided. In the display device 30, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are attached to the supported member 250. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are pressed by the container 20. At this time, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 may be displaced, but in the case of this configuration, the displacement of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 is less likely to occur. In addition, the movement to the up-down direction of the 1st pin 521-the 6th pin 526 can be performed by sliding the supporting member 200 with respect to the guide 32, for example.

  In the above description, the configuration in which the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are moved in the height direction by sliding the fixing member 53 has been described. However, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin are also configured in the following manner. 526 can be moved in the height direction.

FIG. 2-4 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the display device 30. 1A is a top view of the display device 30, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1A.
The display device 30 is provided with a support member 200 as described above. Further, in the display device 30, a fixing member 260 fixed to the second leg portion 202 of the support member 200 is provided.
The fixing member 260 is provided along the movement path of the container 20. The fixing member 260 includes a plurality of grooves 261 that are provided along the movement path of the container 20 and into which the rod-shaped member 51 is fitted. More specifically, the grooves 261 are provided in a plurality (three in this modification) and are arranged side by side in the upward direction. In the display device 30, the positions of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 in the height direction are different by changing the groove 261 into which the rod-shaped member 51 is fitted.

The display device 30 can also be configured as follows.
FIG. 2-5 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the display device 30.
In FIG. 2-4, one support member 200 is provided for one movement route (container movement route, movement lane), but one support member 200 is provided for a plurality of (three in this modification) movement routes. Can be provided. In other words, one support member 200 can be provided for a plurality of movement paths by making the ceiling portion 203 longer than the ceiling portion 203 shown in FIG.

  In the display device 30, a fixing member 260 is provided corresponding to each movement path. Here, each fixing member 260 is fixed to the ceiling portion 203. In this modification, the case where the fixing member 260 is provided has been described as an example. However, the supported member 250 described with reference to FIG. 2-3 may be provided corresponding to each movement path.

Next, the container 20 will be described.
3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining the container 20. 3A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 3B shows a left side view of the container 20. 4A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 4B shows a right side view of the container 20. FIG. 3A, 3 </ b> B, 4 </ b> A, and 4 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

The container 20 in this embodiment has illustrated the container formed with resin materials, such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate). For example, such a container 20 can be manufactured by an injection molding (blow molding) method using a resin material or a blow molding method after forming a preform using a resin material.
As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the container 20 in the present embodiment has an opening (a drinking mouth) at the top, a container body 21 that is formed in a cylindrical shape and filled with a beverage therein, and an opening of the container body 21 And a cap 22 for closing the cover. A film F is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the container body 21. In addition, the container main body 21 has a diameter on the upper side smaller than a diameter on the bottom side. That is, the container main body 21 is in a state where the diameter of the upper side is reduced.

Here, on the film F, as shown in FIG. 5A, an identification mark 23 for distinguishing it from other products such as a product name and a trade name is printed.
In addition, the container 20 includes a first protrusion 24 that protrudes in an annular shape in the radial direction of the container body 21 from the outer peripheral surface of the container body 21 at the upper part of the container body 21 (under the cap 22). Here, the first protrusion 24 is formed integrally with the container body 21.

  Further, the container 20 includes a second protrusion 25 on the lower side of the cap 22. Here, the protruding amount of the second protruding portion 25 is smaller than the protruding amount of the first protruding portion 24. In addition, when the 2nd protrusion part 25 is provided in the lower part side of the cap 22 in this way, the operativity at the time of operating the cap 22 becomes favorable compared with the case where it provides in the upper part side. Moreover, the 2nd protrusion part 25 grade | etc., Can also be provided in the container main body 21 side. Here, when providing the 2nd protrusion part 25 in the cap 22, it is only necessary to change the shape of the cap 22, and the change of the manufacturing equipment etc. of the container main body 21 becomes unnecessary.

  Further, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3A, the second protruding portion 25 extends from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided to the side opposite to the side where the identification mark 23 is provided. It is provided to wrap around 22A. In other words, it is provided along the clockwise direction from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided to the opposite side. More specifically, the second projecting portion 25 is provided in a predetermined range in the circumferential direction of the cap body 22A that is formed in a cylindrical shape and has an outer peripheral surface.

  More specifically, the cap 22 is provided with a second protrusion 25 on the right side surface of the cap body 22A when the container 20 is viewed from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided (see FIG. 3A). It is not configured. In other words, at the position in the height direction at which the second protrusion 25 is provided, the right side surface side of the cap 22 (the area adjacent to the second protrusion 25) is in a state where the cap body 22A is exposed. Yes. More specifically, it is a tangent to the right side surface of the cap body 22A and a tangent line from the front side to the back side of the container 20 and passes through the height position where the second projecting portion 25 is provided (in FIG. 3A). The second protrusion 25 is not provided on the right side of the container 20 from the cross-sectional view).

  Moreover, the 2nd protrusion part 25 has the structure in which the lower surface was formed in step shape, and was provided with the several step part. If it demonstrates in detail, the lower surface of the 2nd protrusion part 25 is formed in the step shape so that height may reduce as it goes clockwise. For this reason, the 2nd protrusion part 25 in this embodiment becomes the structure provided with the 1st flat surface 251-the 6th flat surface 256 (an example of a contact part) from which the position in a height direction differs in the lower part. Yes. In addition, the second projecting portion 25 has a plurality of end faces whose positions in the height direction are different from each other and whose positions in the circumferential direction of the cap body 22A are different from each other. Here, the region where the second protrusion 25 (the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256) is provided can be regarded as a surface forming portion.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3A, each of the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 is arranged in a relationship (substantially orthogonal relationship) intersecting the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. Yes. The first flat surface 251 is located on the side where the identification mark 23 is provided, as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the sixth flat surface 256 is located on the side opposite to the side on which the identification mark 23 is provided. In addition, the second flat surface 252 to the fifth flat surface 255 are directed from the first flat surface 251 toward the sixth flat surface 256, the second flat surface 252, the third flat surface 253, the fourth flat surface 254, and the fifth flat surface 255. The flat surfaces 255 are provided in this order. Further, in the circumferential direction of the container 20, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are provided at predetermined angles. In addition, the first flat surface 251 is located at the bottom and the sixth flat surface 256 is located at the top.

  The second protrusion 25 and first to fifth protrusions 241 to 245 described later can be formed integrally with the cap body 22A when the cap 22 is formed. Further, for example, a member such as a resin piece or a metal piece may be separately attached or the like.

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. In the drawing, the first roller row 312, the second roller row 313, and the fixing member 53 are not shown.
As shown by reference numeral 5A in the figure, when the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing right diagonally forward, the first flat surface 251 comes into contact with the first pin 521. . As a result, a rotational force is applied to the container 20 and the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Next, as the container 20 moves forward, the second flat surface 252 abuts against the second pin 522 (see reference numeral 5B), and the container 20 similarly rotates counterclockwise.

  After that, the container 20 has a circumferential direction in which the third flat surface 253 hits the third pin 523, the fourth flat surface 254 hits the fourth pin 524, and the fifth flat surface 255 hits the fifth pin 525. Rotate sequentially. Finally, the sixth flat surface 256 abuts against the sixth pin 526, so that the identification mark 23 faces forward (see reference numeral 5C). Thereafter, the container 20 slides on the placement unit 31 and reaches the front of the display device 30.

  In the present embodiment, the identification mark 23 and the region provided with the second protrusion 25 (the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256) are arranged with a predetermined positional relationship. In other words, the cap 22 is positioned with respect to the container body 21 so that the identification mark 23 and the region where the second protrusion 25 is provided have a predetermined positional relationship. The area where the identification mark 23 and the second projecting portion 25 are not provided is also arranged with a predetermined positional relationship. Specifically, when the identification mark 23 is oriented in one direction, the region where the second projecting portion 25 is not provided is oriented in a direction orthogonal to the one direction.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the container 20 rotates when the identification mark 23 faces in a direction other than the front, and the container 20 does not rotate when the identification mark 23 faces the front. In addition, even if the container 20 is loaded while the identification mark 23 is not facing forward, when the container 20 reaches the front side of the display device 30, the identification mark 23 is directed forward. In other words, in the present embodiment, the identification mark 23 faces forward even if the thrower who puts the container 20 into the display device 30 does not perform a special operation.

  Although not described above, the positions of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are adjusted in advance in the height direction. That is, the third pin 523 and the third flat surface 253 are abutted so that the second pin 522 and the second flat surface 252 are abutted so that the first pin 521 and the first flat surface 251 are abutted. The positions of the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 are adjusted in advance in the height direction. Further, the sixth pin 526 and the sixth flat surface 256 are abutted so that the fifth pin 525 and the fifth flat surface 255 are abutted so that the fourth pin 524 and the fourth flat surface 254 are abutted. The positions of the fourth pin 524 to the sixth pin 526 are adjusted in advance in the height direction.

Next, another example of the operation of the container 20 will be described.
6 and 7 are diagrams showing another example of the operation of the container 20.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing the rear side of the display device 30, the third flat surface 253 faces the front of the display device 30. . The container 20 moves forward, but the third flat surface 253 passes over the first pin 521 and the second pin 522 (see also FIG. 2-1 (B)). For this reason, the container 20 reaches the third pin 523 without rotating. The container 20 receives rotational force from the third pin 523 and rotates in the same manner as described above. Then, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward as in the above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally left front, the sixth flat surface 256 faces the front of the display device 30. The container 20 moves forward, but the sixth flat surface 256 passes over the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 (see also FIG. 2-1 (B)). For this reason, the container 20 reaches the sixth pin 526 without rotating. The container 20 receives a rotational force from the sixth pin 526 and rotates in the same manner as described above. Then, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward as in the above.

  Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the container 20 may be loaded with the identification mark 23 facing forward. In this case, the second protrusion 25 is not present on the side surface of the cap 22 that faces the side where the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are disposed. In other words, the region (surface) where the second projecting portion 25 does not exist and the side where the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are arranged face each other. In other words, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 that abut against the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are not positioned on the right side surface side of the container 20 in the drawing. For this reason, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 without rotating. That is, it reaches the front of the display device 30 while maintaining the state where the identification mark 23 faces forward.

  Here, the operation when one container 20 is loaded has been described above. However, when a plurality of containers 20 are already displayed on the display device 30, when the container 20 located at the top is taken out, A space is formed by the amount of the container 20. And the 2nd container 20 comes to move toward this space. The movement of the container 20 following the second container 20 is also started. At this time, each container 20 is rotated by the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 so that the identification mark 23 of each container 20 faces frontward.

The container 20 can have the following form.
8 and 9 are views showing a modification of the container 20. 8A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 8B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 9A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 9B shows a right side view of the container 20. 8A, 8 </ b> B, 9 </ b> A, and 9 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

In the container 20 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the stepped portion of the second protrusion 25 is provided on the lower surface (lower part) of the second protrusion 25, but in the present modification, the second protrusion 25 is provided. Is provided on the upper surface (upper part). In addition, when using the container 20 of such a form, the display apparatus 30 shown in FIG. 10 (The figure which shows the modification of the display apparatus 30) is used.
In this display device 30, the inclination of the bar-shaped member 51 is different from the inclination of the bar-shaped member 51 shown in FIG. In other words, the rod-like member 51 is arranged so as to approach the placement portion 31 as it goes forward. For this reason, in the display device 30, the sixth pin 526 is disposed closest to the placement unit 31, and the first pin 521 is located farthest from the placement unit 31.

A modified example of the container 20 will be further described.
11 and 12 are diagrams showing another modification of the container 20. FIG. 11A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 11B shows a left side view of the container 20. 12A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 12B shows a right side view of the container 20. FIG. 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B are top views of the cap 22. FIG.

  In the container 20 in this modification, two identification marks 23 are provided. That is, the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b are provided. Here, the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b are out of phase by 180 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20. In other words, the second identification mark 23b is provided on the side opposite to the side where the first identification mark 23a is provided.

  Moreover, in the container 20 in this modified example, the two 2nd protrusion parts 25 are in the state provided. Specifically, one second protrusion 25 is provided above the first identification mark 23a, and the other second protrusion 25 is provided above the second identification mark 23b. More specifically, the second protrusion 25 is not provided at a position where the phase is shifted by 90 ° with respect to the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b. In addition, each of the 2nd protrusion part 25 is provided with the 1st flat surface 251-the 3rd flat surface 253 in the lower part like the above in which the lower surface is formed in step shape.

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a view for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30.
As shown in FIG. 13A, for example, when the container 20 is loaded with the first identification mark 23a facing the rear side of the display device 30, the second of one of the two second protrusions 25 is inserted. The 1st flat surface 251 in the protrusion part 25 will be in the state which faced the front of the display apparatus 30. FIG. The container 20 moves forward. At this time, the first flat surface 251 comes into contact with the first pin 521. As a result, the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Thereafter, the second flat surface 252 hits the second pin 522, and the container 20 further rotates. Further, the third flat surface 253 hits the third pin 523, and the container 20 further rotates. As a result, the first identification mark 23a faces forward.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 13B, for example, when the container 20 is loaded with the second identification mark 23b facing the rear side of the display device 30, the other of the two second projecting portions 25 is inserted. The 1st flat surface 251 in the 2nd protrusion part 25 will be in the state which faced the front of the display apparatus 30. FIG. The container 20 moves forward. At this time, the first flat surface 251 comes into contact with the first pin 521. As a result, the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Thereafter, the second flat surface 252 hits the second pin 522, and the container 20 further rotates. Further, the third flat surface 253 hits the third pin 523, and the container 20 further rotates. As a result, the second identification mark 23b faces forward.

  In the container 20 described above, each of the second protrusions 25 is provided with three flat surfaces. For this reason, the display device 30 is provided with three pins corresponding to the three flat surfaces. That is, in this modification, it is not necessary to rotate the container 20 close to 360 ° (see FIG. 5), so the number of pins can be reduced. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the rotation mechanism 50 is provided only on the upper portion of the display device 30.

  In the display device 30 shown in FIG. 2A, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided on the right side of the movement path of the container 20. In some cases, it is desired to provide the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. By the way, the container 20 cannot be rotated even if the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 having such a configuration. For this reason, the container 20 can also be made into the following forms.

  14 and 15 are diagrams showing another modified example of the container 20. 14A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 14B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. FIG. 15A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 15B shows a right side view of the container 20. 14 (A), (B), FIG. 15 (A), and (B) are shown in the upper part of FIG. 14A and are shown in a sectional view taken along line AA and a sectional view taken along line BB. Yes.

  Here, in the container 20 in the present modification, two second projecting portions 25 are provided as described above. However, the two 2nd protrusion parts 25 are shifted and arrange | positioned up and down. In other words, one second protrusion 25 is provided above, and the other second protrusion 25 is provided below.

Here, one of the second projecting portions 25 arranged above has the same configuration as the second projecting portion 25 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 except for the dimension in the height direction.
Further, the other second protruding portion 25 disposed below is basically configured similarly to the second protruding portion 25 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. That is, it is provided so as to wrap around the cap body 22A from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided to the side opposite to the side where the identification mark 23 is provided.
However, the other second protrusion 25 arranged below is provided in the counterclockwise direction from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided, unlike the second protrusion 25 positioned above. More specifically, the second protrusion 25 is not provided on the left side of the container 20 (cap 22) at the height position where the lower second protrusion 25 is provided ( (See FIG. 14A). In other words, the cap body 22A is exposed on the left side.

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a view for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. Here, in this figure, the display device 30 in which the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided on the left side of the movement path of the container 20 is shown.
When the container 20 is put into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing obliquely left frontward as shown by reference numeral 16A in the figure, the second protrusion 25 positioned below the first pin 521 The first flat surface 251 comes to abut. As a result, a rotational force is applied to the container 20, and the container 20 rotates clockwise. Next, as the container 20 moves forward, the second flat surface 252 abuts against the second pin 522 (see reference numeral 16B), and the container 20 similarly rotates clockwise.

  Thereafter, the container 20 is rotated clockwise by the third flat surface 253 hitting the third pin 523, the fourth flat surface 254 hitting the fourth pin 524, and the fifth flat surface 255 hitting the fifth pin 525. Rotate sequentially. Finally, when the sixth flat surface 256 abuts against the sixth pin 526, the identification mark 23 faces forward (see reference numeral 16C). Thereafter, the container 20 slides on the placement unit 31 and reaches the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

  In addition, if the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided at positions corresponding to the upper second protrusion 25, the container 20 cannot be rotated as described above. For this reason, when the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided on the left side of the movement path of the container 20, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 correspond to the lower second projecting portion 25. It is necessary to adjust the position of the 521 to the sixth pin 526 (fixing member 53).

  By the way, the identification mark 23 in the container 20 is not limited to one and is often provided in two. Further, the two provided identification marks 23 are not limited to a phase shift of 180 °, but shifts other than 180 ° as shown in FIG. 17 (a diagram for explaining the arrangement position of the identification mark 23 in the container 20). In some cases, it may be arranged. For such a container 20, the second protrusion 25 can be provided as follows.

FIG. 18 is a view showing another modified example of the container 20.
Here, in the container 20 in this figure, two identification marks 23, a first identification mark 23a and a second identification mark 23b, are provided. 2A shows the container 20 viewed from the side where the first identification mark 23a is provided, and FIG. 2B shows the container 20 from the side where the second identification mark 23b is provided. The figure when viewed is shown. Moreover, the figure displayed on each upper part of the same figure (A) and (B) has shown sectional drawing in the AA line, and sectional drawing in the BB line. Here, in this figure, the case where the 1st identification mark 23a and the 2nd identification mark 23b are arrange | positioned with a shift | offset | difference of 120 degrees is illustrated.

  Also in the container 20 in this modification, the two 2nd protrusion parts 25 are provided. One of the second protrusions 25 is disposed above, and the other second protrusion 25 is disposed below. Further, one second protrusion 25 and the other second protrusion 25 are provided in a state of being shifted from each other in the circumferential direction of the container 20. Each of the two second protrusions 25 has the same configuration as the second protrusion 25 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 except for the dimension in the height direction.

Moreover, the 2nd protrusion part 25 located upward is provided corresponding to the 1st identification mark 23a, and the 2nd protrusion part 25 located below is provided corresponding to the 2nd identification mark 23b.
Therefore, at the position where the upper second protrusion 25 is provided (position in the height direction), the right protrusion of the cap body 22A is not provided with the second protrusion 25, and the cap body 22A is exposed. (See FIG. 2A). Further, at the position where the lower second protrusion 25 is provided (position in the height direction), the second protrusion 25 is not provided on the right side surface of the cap body 22A, and the cap body 22A is exposed. It is in a state (see FIG. 5B).

  Here, in the display device 30, when the first identification mark 23 a is to be directed forward, the position of the fixing member 53 in the height direction is adjusted, and the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are positioned upward. 2 It arrange | positions so that it may correspond to the protrusion part 25. FIG. When the container 20 is put into the display device 30 in this state, as described above, the first identification mark 23a comes to face frontward. Further, in the display device 30, when the second identification mark 23b is to be directed forward, the position of the fixing member 53 in the height direction is adjusted, and the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are positioned below the second pin. It arrange | positions so that it may correspond to the protrusion part 25. FIG. And if the container 20 is thrown in in this state, the 2nd identification mark 23b will come to face the front.

The container 20 can also be configured as follows.
19 and 20 are diagrams showing another modification of the container 20. FIG. 19 is a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 20 is a rear view of the container 20. Further, the two drawings shown in the upper part of FIG. 20 show a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA and a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB, respectively.

  Here, in this container 20, one identification mark 23 is provided as shown in FIG. Moreover, the 1st protrusion part 24 is provided similarly to the above. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the container 20 is provided with two second projecting portions 25 on the side opposite to the side where the identification mark 23 is provided. More specifically, two second projecting portions 25 are provided at positions that are 180 ° out of phase with respect to the identification mark 23. Further, the second protrusion 25 is not provided at a position where the phase is shifted by 90 ° or −90 ° with respect to the identification mark 23.

The two 2nd protrusion parts 25 are shifted and arranged up and down. In other words, one second protrusion 25 is provided above, and the other second protrusion 25 is provided below.
Here, one of the second protrusions 25 arranged above has the same configuration as the second protrusion 25 shown in FIG. 11A except for the dimension in the height direction. That is, the lower surface of one of the second protrusions 25 disposed above is formed in a stepped shape, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a third flat surface 253 at the lower portion. If further described with reference to a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA, the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 are the first flat surface 251, the second flat surface 252, and the third flat surface in the clockwise direction. 253 are provided in this order.

  In addition, the other second projecting portion 25 disposed below basically has the same configuration as the one second projecting portion 25 disposed above. However, as shown in the cross-sectional view taken along the line BB, the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 are formed of the third flat surface 253, the second flat surface 252 and the first flat surface 251 in the clockwise direction. It is provided in order.

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a view for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. Here, in this figure, the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 are provided on the left side of the movement path of the container 20, and the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 are provided on the right side of the movement path of the container 20. A display device 30 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, for example, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing the left side and the rear side of the display device 30, the first of the two second projecting portions 25 is the first one. The first flat surface 251 of the two projecting portions 25 (the upper second projecting portion 25) is directed to the front of the display device 30. The container 20 moves forward. At this time, the first flat surface 251 comes into contact with the first pin 521 provided on the right side of the movement path. As a result, the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Thereafter, the second flat surface 252 strikes the second pin 522 provided on the right side, and the container 20 further rotates. Further, the third flat surface 253 hits the third pin 523 provided on the right side, and the container 20 further rotates. Thereby, the identification mark 23 comes to face frontward.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, for example, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing the right side and the rear side of the display device 30, the other of the two second projecting portions 25 is used. The first flat surface 251 of the second projecting portion 25 (the second projecting portion 25 below) faces the front of the display device 30. The container 20 moves forward. At this time, the first flat surface 251 comes into contact with the first pin 521 on the left side of the movement path. As a result, the container 20 rotates clockwise. Thereafter, the second flat surface 252 also hits the second pin 522 on the left side, and the container 20 further rotates. Further, the third flat surface 253 similarly hits the third pin 523 on the left side, and the container 20 further rotates. Thereby, the identification mark 23 comes to face frontward.

  Here, since the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 located on the left side of the movement path correspond to the other second protrusion 25 (the lower second protrusion 25), they are located on the right side of the movement path. It is located below the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 (on the side closer to the placement portion 31).

  In the case of the container 20 provided with one identification mark 23 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the identification mark 23 can be directed forward by the configuration shown in FIGS. 2-1 to 4. In the case of the configuration, as described above, six pins of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are required. In other words, since it is necessary to rotate the container 20 close to 360 °, the pin is disposed close to the take-out portion of the container 20 as shown in FIG. In this case, the container 20 may be difficult to take out.

  In the case of the container 20 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the number of pins can be reduced as compared with the configuration shown in FIG. 2A, and the pins can be installed, for example, on the upper side of the display device 30. In this case, it becomes easier to take out the container 20. In addition, when six pins of the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are required (when the container 20 needs to be rotated close to 360 °), the length of the display device 30 in the front-rear direction increases. In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 19 to FIG. 21, the container 20 only needs to be rotated 180 degrees at the maximum, so that the length of the display device 30 in the front-rear direction can be reduced.

-Second Embodiment-
In the above description, the example in which the identification mark 23 of the container 20 is directed forward using the second protrusion 25 has been described. By the way, the container 20 can also be comprised as follows.
22 and 23 are views showing the container 20 in the second embodiment. 22A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 22B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 23A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 23B shows a right side view of the container 20. 22A, 22 </ b> B, 23 </ b> A, and 23 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

  In the container 20 in the present embodiment, the cap 22 is provided with an annular protrusion 22B. The annular protrusion 22B is provided so as to protrude in the radial direction of the cap body 22A from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical cap body 22A, and is formed in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the cap body 22A. The container 20 includes rod-shaped first protrusions 241 to fifth protrusions 245 that protrude downward from the annular protrusion 22B. Here, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided along the circumferential direction of the container 20 (cap 22). In addition, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are arranged in the circumferential direction (clockwise direction) of the container 20 in the first protrusion 241, the second protrusion 242, the third protrusion 243, the fourth protrusion 244, the fifth protrusion 245, Are provided in this order. Furthermore, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are arranged at substantially equal intervals.

  The first protrusion 241 is provided on the right side of the container 20 on the side where the identification mark 23 is provided (see FIG. 22A). In addition, the fifth protrusion 245 is provided on the right side of the container 20 on the side opposite to the side on which the identification mark 23 is provided (see the top view of FIG. 22A). Further, the second protrusion 242 to the fourth protrusion 244 are disposed between the first protrusion 241 and the fifth protrusion 245.

  Further, the first protrusion 241 has the largest protrusion amount from the annular protrusion 22B, and then the second protrusion 242. The protrusion amount of the third protrusion 243 is smaller than that of the second protrusion 242, and the protrusion amount of the fourth protrusion 244 is smaller than that of the third protrusion 243. And the protrusion amount of the 5th protrusion 245 is the smallest. In the container 20 in this embodiment, no protrusion is provided on the right side of the tangent line of the cap body 22A (see the top view in FIG. 22A).

Next, the operation of the container 20 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. For example, as shown by reference numeral 21 </ b> A in the figure, when the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally right forward, the first protrusion 241 abuts against the first pin 521. Become. As a result, a rotational force is applied to the container 20 and the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Next, as the container 20 moves forward, the second protrusion 242 comes into contact with the second pin 522 (see reference numeral 21B), and the container 20 similarly rotates counterclockwise.

  Thereafter, the container 20 sequentially rotates in the circumferential direction when the third protrusion 243 hits the third pin 523 and the fourth protrusion 244 hits the fourth pin 524. Finally, when the fifth protrusion 245 hits the fifth pin 525 (see reference numeral 21C), the identification mark 23 faces forward. Thereafter, the container 20 slides on the placement unit 31 and reaches the front of the display device 30. Here, the display device 30 shown in FIG. 2A is used as the display device 30 shown in this figure. In the display device 30, the number of pins is five in correspondence with the number of protrusions (first protrusion 241 to fifth protrusion 245). In the present embodiment, the case where the five protrusions of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the five pins of the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are described as an example. The number can be increased as appropriate. By increasing the number of protrusions and pins, the rotation of the container 20 becomes smoother.

The container 20 may have the following configuration.
25 and 26 are diagrams showing a modification of the container 20. 25A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 25B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. FIG. 26A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 26B shows a right side view of the container 20. 25A, 25 </ b> B, 26 </ b> A and 26 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

  In the container 20 shown in these drawings, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are not formed in a rod shape but in a plate shape (rib shape). In addition, each of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 is arranged radially. Further, each of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 is supported not only by the annular protrusion 22B but also by the cap body 22A. For this reason, in the container 20 in this modification, the intensity | strength of the 1st protrusion 241-the 5th protrusion 245 can be raised compared with the aspect shown in FIG. 22, FIG.

Furthermore, the container 20 can also be made into the following forms.
27 and 28 are views showing another modification of the container 20. FIG. 27A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 27B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 28A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 28B shows a right side view of the container 20. 27A, 27B, 28A, and 28B are top views of the cap 22. FIG.

  In the above, the heights of the first protrusions 241 to the fifth protrusions 245 are made different, and the heights of the first pins 521 to the fifth pins 525 in the display device 30 are made different. On the other hand, the height dimension of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 may be equal as shown in FIGS. In other words, the first projection 241 to the fifth projection 245 can be configured to have no difference in the dimension in the height direction. Moreover, the height (the height from the mounting part 31 of the 1st pin 521-the 5th pin 525) of the 1st pin 521-the 5th pin 525 in the display apparatus 30 can be made equal.

  Here, FIG. 29 is a view showing the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. In the display device 30 in this figure, the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are arranged at substantially equal height positions from the placement portion 31 without changing the height of the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525. ing.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally right forward, the first protrusion 241 first strikes the first pin 521. As a result, the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Thereafter, the container 20 sequentially rotates as the second protrusion 242 hits the second pin 522, the third protrusion 243 hits the third pin 523, and the fourth protrusion 244 hits the fourth pin 524. The container 20 further rotates when the fifth protrusion 245 hits the fifth pin 525. As a result, the identification mark 23 faces forward.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing rearward, the third protrusion 243 first hits the first pin 521. As a result, the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Thereafter, the container 20 sequentially rotates as the fourth protrusion 244 hits the second pin 522 and the fifth protrusion 245 hits the third pin 523. As a result, the identification mark 23 faces forward. In this case, a portion where the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are not provided faces the side where the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are disposed. As a result, the container 20 moves forward without hitting the remaining fourth pin 524 and fifth pin 525.

-Third embodiment-
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the radial direction of the cap 22, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 and the first protrusions 241 to 241 are disposed outside the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22 </ b> A. A fifth protrusion 245 is provided. By the way, as will be described next, in the radial direction of the cap 22, the inner side of the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22 </ b> A (the inner side of the cap 22, the cap body 22 </ b> A side of the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22 </ b> A) The flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 can be provided. In such a case, it is easier to operate the cap 22 than when the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 and the like are positioned outside the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A.

  30 and 31 are views showing the container 20 in the third embodiment. 30A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 30B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 31A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 31B shows a right side view of the container 20. 30A, 30 </ b> B, 31 </ b> A, and 31 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

  In the container 20 according to the present embodiment, a groove 22C is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A along the circumferential direction of the cap 22. And in this embodiment, the upper part of this groove | channel 22C is formed in step shape, and the 1st flat surface 251-the 6th flat surface 256 are formed. In other words, the portion of the cap body 22A that is located above the groove 22C has a stepped shape, and the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are formed in this portion. ing. In addition, although description was abbreviate | omitted above, while the cap 22 is provided with the hole 22E, it has a thread part (not shown) in the inner wall of this hole 22E. Further, a threaded portion (not shown) is also provided on the container body 21 side. And the cap 22 is fixed with respect to the container main body 21 because the screw part by the side of the container main body 21 and the screw part by the side of the cap 22 mesh.

Next, operation | movement of the container 20 in this embodiment is demonstrated.
32 and 33 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. FIG.
As shown by reference numeral 32A in FIG. 32A, when the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally forward to the right, the first flat surface 251 abuts against the first pin 521. It becomes like this. As a result, a rotational force is applied to the container 20 and the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. Next, as the container 20 moves forward, the second flat surface 252 abuts against the second pin 522 (see reference numeral 32B), and the container 20 similarly rotates counterclockwise.

  After that, the container 20 has a circumferential direction in which the third flat surface 253 hits the third pin 523, the fourth flat surface 254 hits the fourth pin 524, and the fifth flat surface 255 hits the fifth pin 525. Rotate sequentially. Finally, when the sixth flat surface 256 abuts against the sixth pin 526, the identification mark 23 faces forward (see reference numeral 32C). Thereafter, the container 20 slides on the placement unit 31 and reaches the front of the display device 30.

  In the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, the placement portion 31 (the placement surface of the container 20) is inclined in the width direction. Specifically, the mounting portion 31 is inclined so that the guide 32 on the right side in the drawing is positioned lower than the guide 32 on the left side in the drawing. For this reason, in this embodiment, the container 20 is moved to the right side in the drawing in the process of moving forward, and the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 is in contact with the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526.

Next, another operation example of the container 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5B, the container 20 may be loaded with the identification mark 23 facing forward. In this case, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are disposed on the side surface of the cap 22 (the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body 22A) opposite to the side where the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are disposed. Will not exist. For this reason, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 almost without rotating although the side surface of the cap 22 sequentially contacts the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. That is, it reaches the front of the display device 30 while maintaining the state where the identification mark 23 faces forward.

Another example of the operation of the container 20 will be further described.
As shown in FIG. 33A, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing the rear side of the display device 30, the third flat surface 253 faces the front of the display device 30. It becomes. The container 20 moves forward, but the third flat surface 253 passes over the first pin 521 and the second pin 522 (see also FIG. 2-1 (B)). For this reason, the container 20 reaches the third pin 523 without rotating. The container 20 receives rotational force from the third pin 523 and rotates in the same manner as described above. Then, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward as in the above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally leftward, the sixth flat surface 256 faces the front of the display device 30. The container 20 moves forward, but the sixth flat surface 256 passes over the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 (see also FIG. 2-1 (B)). For this reason, the container 20 reaches the sixth pin 526 without rotating. The container 20 receives a rotational force from the sixth pin 526 and rotates in the same manner as described above. Then, the container 20 reaches the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward as in the above.

In addition, the container 20 can also be made into the following forms.
FIG. 34 is a view showing a modified example of the container 20. 34A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 34B shows a rear view of the container 20. 34A and 34B are top views of the cap 22 shown in the upper part of each of FIGS.

  In the container 20 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the stepped portion is provided in the upper portion of the groove 22C. However, as shown in FIG. 34, the stepped portion can be provided in the lower portion of the groove 22C. In other words, the cap 22 in the present embodiment is a portion of the cap main body 22A that faces the lower portion of the groove 22C has a stepped shape, and the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface are formed in this portion. 256 is formed. In addition, when using the container 20 of such a form, the display apparatus 30 shown in FIG. 10 is used.

A modified example of the container 20 will be further described.
FIG. 35 is a view showing another modified example of the container 20. 35A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 35B shows a rear view of the container 20. 35A and 35B are top views of the cap 22 shown in the upper part of each of FIGS.

  The container 20 in this modification has the same configuration as the container 20 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 except for the position where the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 are provided. If it demonstrates in detail, the container 20 in this modification has the 1st identification mark 23a and the 2nd identification mark 23b. Moreover, in the container 20 in this modified example, two grooves 22C are provided. Specifically, one groove 22C is provided above the first identification mark 23a, and the other groove 22C is provided above the second identification mark 23b.

  More specifically, the groove 22C is not provided at a position where the phase is shifted by 90 ° with respect to the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b. And in the container 20 in this embodiment, the step-shaped site | part is formed in the upper part of each groove | channel 22C. The first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 are provided in each groove 22C. The operation of the container 20 shown in this figure is the same as the operation shown in FIG.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, there are cases where it is desired to provide the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 on the left side of the moving path because of the installation space or the like. In this case, the container 20 can be configured as follows.

  36 and 37 are diagrams showing another modification of the container 20. 36A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 36B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. FIG. 37A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 37B shows a right side view of the container 20. 36 (A), (B), 37 (A), and (B) show the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA and the cross-section taken along the line BB. .

  Here, in the container 20 in the present modification, two grooves 22C are provided. However, the two grooves 22C are arranged so as to be shifted up and down. In other words, one groove 22C is provided above, and the other groove 22C is provided below.

Here, one groove 22 </ b> C disposed above has the same configuration as the groove 22 </ b> C shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 except for the dimension in the height direction.
In addition, the other groove 22C disposed below is basically configured similarly to the groove 22C shown in FIG. That is, it is provided so as to wrap around the cap body 22A from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided to the side opposite to the side where the identification mark 23 is provided. However, the other groove 22C disposed below is provided in the counterclockwise direction from the side where the identification mark 23 is provided, unlike the groove 22C located above.

  Here, when the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are arranged on the right side of the movement path of the container 20, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface formed in the groove 22C arranged above. The container 20 can be rotated by abutting 256 against the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. On the other hand, when the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are arranged on the left side of the movement path of the container 20, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat formed in the groove 22C arranged below. The container 20 can be rotated by abutting the surface 256 against the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. The operation of the container 20 is the same as that shown in FIG. 16 and the like, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As described with reference to FIG. 18, the container 20 is provided with two identification marks 23, ie, a first identification mark 23a and a second identification mark 23b, and the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b are predetermined. May be arranged with a shift of an angle (for example, 120 °). In this case, as described with reference to FIG. 18, by providing the two second protrusions 25, one identification mark 23 can be directed forward.

  Here, in the container 20 in FIG. 18, the two second protrusions 25 are provided, and the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are provided in each second protrusion 25. By the way, as shown in FIG. 38 (the figure which showed the modification of the container 20), by providing two groove | channels 22C and providing the 1st flat surface 251-the 6th flat surface 256 in each groove | channel 22C, one identification is also carried out. The title 23 can be directed forward.

  38A shows a view of the container 20 as viewed from the side where the first identification mark 23a is provided, and FIG. 38B shows the container 20 from the side where the second identification mark 23b is provided. The figure when viewed is shown. Moreover, the figure displayed on each upper part of the same figure (A) and (B) has shown sectional drawing in the AA line, and sectional drawing in the BB line. FIG. 38 illustrates a case where the first identification mark 23a and the second identification mark 23b are arranged with a 120 ° shift.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, two second projecting portions 25 are provided at positions where the phase is shifted by 180 ° with respect to the identification mark 23, and the first projecting portions 25 are provided with the first projecting portions 25. By providing the flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253, the identification mark 23 can be directed forward by the rotation of the container 20 within 180 °.

  In FIG. 19 to FIG. 21, the case where the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 are provided in the second projecting portion 25 has been described as an example. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 39 (a diagram showing a modification of the container 20) and FIG. 40 (a diagram showing a modification of the container 20), two grooves 22C arranged side by side in the vertical direction are provided, By providing the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 in each groove 22C, the identification mark 23 can be directed forward by rotation within 180 °. 39 shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 40 shows a rear view of the container 20. Further, the two drawings shown in the upper part of FIG. 40 respectively show a cross-sectional view taken along line AA and a cross-sectional view taken along line BB.

  Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24, the cap 22 is provided with the annular protrusion 22 </ b> B, and the rod-shaped first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 is provided on the annular protrusion 22 </ b> B, thereby Twenty identification marks 23 can be directed forward. By the way, in FIGS. 22-24, although the 1st protrusion 241-the 5th protrusion 245 were provided outside the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body 22A, FIG. 41, FIG. 42 (the figure which shows the modification of the container 20). As shown in FIG. 3, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 can be provided on the inner side of the cap 22 from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. More specifically, in the container 20 shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, an annular recess 22D is provided in the lower portion of the cap body 22A, and a first protrusion 241 to a fifth protrusion 245 are provided in the recess 22D.

  41A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 41B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. FIG. 42A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 42B shows a right side view of the container 20. 41A, 41B, 42A, and 42B are top views of the cap 22. FIG.

  25 and 26, the case where the container 20 is rotated using the plate-shaped (rib-shaped) first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 has been described. However, the container 20 illustrated in FIGS. Then, the 1st protrusion 241-the 5th protrusion 245 were provided outside the outer peripheral surface of 22 A of cap main bodies. Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 (a diagram showing a modification of the container 20), the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 may be provided on the inner side of the cap 22 from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. it can. More specifically, in the container 20 shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the cap body 22A is provided with a groove 22C, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided in the groove 22C.

  43A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 43B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 44A shows a rear view of the container 20 and FIG. 44B shows a right side view of the container 20. 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B are top views of the cap 22. FIG.

Furthermore, in FIGS. 27 and 28, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are plate-shaped (rib-shaped), and there is no difference in the dimension in the height direction of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245. 20 explained. Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 (a diagram showing a modification of the container 20), the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 may be provided on the inner side of the cap 22 from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. it can. More specifically, in the container 20 shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the cap body 22A is provided with a groove 22C, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided in the groove 22C.
45A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 45B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 46A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 46B shows a right side view of the container 20. FIG. 45 (A), (B), FIGS. 46 (A), and (B) are top views of the cap 22.

  In addition, it is preferable to arrange | position the rod-shaped 1st protrusion 241-5th protrusion 245 (refer FIG. 22, FIG. 23) demonstrated above on the outer peripheral edge side of the cyclic | annular protrusion part 22B. For example, when the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are arranged close to the cap main body 22A as shown in (B) of FIG. 47 (a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245). The amount of rotation of the container 20 per time is reduced.

  On the other hand, when the 1st protrusion 241-the 5th protrusion 245 are arrange | positioned at the outer periphery side of the cyclic | annular protrusion part 22B, as shown to the same figure (A), the rotation amount per time of the container 20 is enlarged. be able to. As a result, an increase in the number of protrusions (first protrusion 241 to fifth protrusion 245) and an increase in the number of pins (first pin 521 to sixth pin 526) can be suppressed. For the same reason, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42 are also preferably arranged on the outer peripheral surface side of the cap body 22A. For the same reason, it is preferable that the rib-shaped first protrusion 241 to fifth protrusion 245 (see FIGS. 25 to 28) are also arranged up to the outer peripheral edge of the annular protrusion 22 </ b> B. Furthermore, it is preferable that the rib-shaped first protrusion 241 to fifth protrusion 245 shown in FIGS. 43 to 46 are also arranged up to the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A.

  Here, in the form demonstrated above, although the container 20 filled with the drink was demonstrated to an example, the container 20 is not restricted to what was filled with the drink. For example, a container 20 filled with cosmetics, a container 20 filled with liquid soap, and the like can be given as examples.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Container, 21 ... Container main body, 22 ... Cap, 22A ... Cap main body, 25 ... 2nd protrusion part, 30 ... Display apparatus, 251-256 ... 1st flat surface-6th flat surface, 521-526 ... 1st Pin to 6th pin

Claims (20)

A container body having an opening and a mark attached to the outer surface; and a cap for closing the opening of the container body;
A display device for displaying the container;
With
The display device includes:
A moving path along which the container moves;
A plurality of positions arranged in a plurality of positions in the moving direction of the container, and protruding to the moving path,
The cap of the container is
A cap body formed in a cylindrical shape and having an outer peripheral surface;
A plurality of contact portions that are arranged in a predetermined range in the circumferential direction of the cap body and in the circumferential direction, and are capable of contacting the protrusions provided in the display device;
With
When the mark of the container moving along the moving path is not directed in a specific direction, the container is rotated in the circumferential direction by sequentially contacting the protruding portion, and the mark moves in the specific direction. Display system characterized by facing. The display system according to claim 1, wherein the contact portion is provided closer to the axial center side of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body formed in a cylindrical shape .   The display system according to claim 1, wherein each of the contact portions is disposed at a position different from each other in a height direction of the container.   Each of the protrusions is provided such that positions in the height direction are shifted from each other so as to come into contact with one contact portion of the plurality of contact portions and not contact with the other contact portions. The display system according to claim 3. A container body having an opening and a mark on the outer surface, and a plurality of surfaces having an outer peripheral surface and intersecting the outer peripheral surface within a predetermined range in the circumferential direction and different positions in the circumferential direction A display device capable of displaying a container provided with a cap that closes the opening,
A moving path along which the container moves;
When the mark of the container moving along the moving path is in a direction other than a specific direction, the container is rotated by sequentially contacting the intersecting surface and the container moving along the moving path. Rotating means that faces the portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cap that is not provided with the intersecting relationship surface when the mark faces the specific direction;
Including display device.   The display device according to claim 5, wherein the rotation means is provided such that a position in a height direction can be adjusted.   The rotating means has protrusions protruding into the moving path at a plurality of locations in the movement direction of the container, and the rotation of the container is caused by sequentially bringing the protrusions into contact with the intersecting surfaces. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the display device is performed. A container main body having an opening and a mark on the outer surface; the container main body is attached to the container main body to close the opening; and when the container main body is moved by the display device, the container main body is brought into contact with the display device side. A cap that rotates in a direction ,
The cap is
A cap body formed in a cylindrical shape and having an outer peripheral surface;
The surface of the cap main body is located at a position having a predetermined positional relationship in the circumferential direction of the container main body and the surface of the cap main body is disposed so as to intersect the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body. A plurality of circumferentially provided container bodies are moved in the circumferential direction by sequentially contacting surfaces arranged in a crossing relationship with predetermined portions of the display device when the container body moves in the display device. A surface-forming part that rotates and directs the mark in a specific direction ;
A container characterized by comprising: In the circumferential direction of the container body, a portion adjacent to the surface forming portion is provided with a portion where the surface arranged in the intersecting relationship is not provided,
With the rotation of the container main body, the portion where the surface is not provided faces the predetermined portion of the display device so that the rotation is not performed, and the container is in a state where the mark faces the specific direction. The container according to claim 8, wherein the main body moves. 9. The surface arranged in a relationship intersecting with the outer peripheral surface is provided closer to the axial center side of the cap main body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body formed in a cylindrical shape. Container. The container according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising the surface forming portion at a position different from the surface forming portion in the height direction. A plurality of the marks are provided at different positions in the circumferential direction of the container body,
The surface forming portion is arranged with one of the plurality of marks and the predetermined positional relationship,
The container according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising the surface forming portion disposed in a predetermined positional relationship with another of the plurality of marks. The surface forming portion disposed with a predetermined positional relationship with the other mark is higher than the surface forming portion disposed with the predetermined mark with a predetermined positional relationship. The container according to claim 12 , wherein the container is arranged at different positions in the direction. The container according to any one of claims 8 to 13 , wherein each of the surfaces arranged in the intersecting relationship is arranged at a different position in the height direction of the cap body. A cap that is attached to a container that can be displayed by the display device and that contacts the display device side when the container moves by the display device and rotates the container in the circumferential direction,
A cap body having an outer peripheral surface, to close the opening of the container title is attached to the outer surface is formed into a cylindrical shape,
When the cap body is attached to the container in a state where the container and the cap body have a predetermined positional relationship, the mark has a predetermined positional relationship with the mark in the circumferential direction of the container . A plurality of surfaces located at locations and arranged so as to intersect with the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body are provided in the circumferential direction of the cap main body, and when the container moves in the display device, A surface forming portion that rotates the container in the circumferential direction by sequentially contacting the surfaces arranged in the intersecting relationship with the portion, and directs the mark in a specific direction ;
Including cap. Arranged surface in relation to cross the outer peripheral surface, according to claim 15, wherein the provided toward the axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body formed in a cylindrical shape Cap. The cap according to claim 15 or 16 , further comprising the surface forming portion at a position different from the surface forming portion in the height direction. The surface forming portion is arranged with one of the plurality of marks provided on the container and the predetermined positional relationship,
The cap according to claim 15 or 16 , further comprising the surface forming portion arranged to have a predetermined positional relationship with another of the plurality of marks. The surface forming portion arranged with a predetermined positional relationship with the other mark is higher than the surface forming portion arranged with the predetermined mark with a predetermined positional relationship. The cap according to claim 18 , wherein the cap is arranged at different positions in the direction. The cap according to any one of claims 15 to 19 , wherein each of the surfaces arranged in the intersecting relationship is arranged at a different position in the height direction of the cap body.

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