JP5445008B2 - Vending machine product storage shelf - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a product storage shelf of a vending machine that sells products such as beverages in cans, bottles or plastic bottles.

  Conventionally, as a product storage shelf of this type of vending machine, a plurality of product passages that are arranged in a vertical direction so as to face each other in the front-rear direction between a pair of side plates in the width direction and that form a product passage extending in a serpentine shape in the vertical direction , A flap that abuts the product falling from the product passage from below, and a biasing means that biases one end of the flap so as to protrude toward the product passage, and is a sideways easy-to-fall device that falls in the product passage 2. Description of the Related Art A product that corrects the falling posture of a product by bringing a flap into contact with the product, such as a beverage, from below and applying an upward biasing force is known.

  In the product storage shelf, the flap is connected to the lower end side of the segment via a bearing, and by connecting the flap to a bearing formed integrally with the segment without using a bearing as a separate member, the number of parts can be reduced. What has been reduced is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  As another similar configuration, a plurality of segments that are arranged in a vertical direction so as to face each other in the front-rear direction between a pair of side plates in the width direction and that form a product passage extending in a serpentine shape in the vertical direction, and are rotatably connected to the segments In the product storage shelf of the vending machine, comprising: a flap that comes into contact with the product falling from the product passage from below; and a biasing means that biases one end of the flap so as to protrude toward the product passage. A bearing for rotatably connecting the flaps is formed integrally with the segment so as to continuously extend from one end side to the other end side in the width direction of the segment, whereby the bearing is continuously connected to the segment in the width direction of the segment. Since it is integrally formed, it is also known that the effect of improving the strength of the segment by the bearing (for example, patent document) Reference).

  Hereinafter, the conventional vending machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

  7 to 9 show a product storage shelf of a conventional vending machine. FIG. 7 shows a product storage shelf 2 stored in the vending machine main body 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the commodity storage shelf 2 has three columns 3, 4, 5 arranged in the depth direction of the vending machine (left-right direction in FIG. 7). Two serpentine type product passages 6 are formed in each.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the commodity passage 6 is formed between segments in which segments 12 are vertically arranged between left and right side plates 11 and opposed to each other. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the segment 12 is formed by an arc portion 12 a that is curved toward the outside of the product passage 6.

  At the upper end of the segment 12, an insertion portion 8 is formed through which the bearing 7 supported on the inner wall of the vending machine is inserted. The segment 12 is rotatably connected to the bearing 7. The insertion portion 8 is formed by bending the upper end of the segment 12 into a cylindrical shape.

On the other hand, the lower end of the segment 12 is configured as a free end. Further, a flap 116 protruding toward the inside of the commodity passage 6 is provided at the lower end of the segment 12. The flap 116 is urged into the product passage 6 by urging means 117 which is a coil spring. Since the posture of the product 9 moving from the top to the bottom in the product passage 6 is correctly controlled by the flap 116, the product is blocked in the product passage 6 and the like.

  A plurality of shaft-like portions 10 extending in the width direction are provided at the lower end of the segment 12 as 10a, 10b, 10c from the left side with the convex portion of the arc portion 12a in front. The shaft-shaped portions 10 a, 10 b, and 10 c are formed by bending the convex portion at the lower end of the segment 12 into a substantially cylindrical shape, and are integrated with the segment 12. In addition, the latching | locking part 15 for latching which engages with the edge part of the projection part 13 and prevents the shaft-like part 10a from dropping from the engaging groove 14 is provided in the edge part of the shaft-like part 10a. Yes.

  One end of the flap 116 is provided with a protrusion 13 having an engagement groove 14 with which the shaft-like portions 10a, 10b, and 10c are engaged, and the convex portion provided at one end of the flap 116 is bent into a substantially cylindrical shape. As a result, the protrusion 13 having the engagement groove 14 having a substantially circular cross section is formed. The engagement groove 14 extends in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion 13.

  Further, the shaft-shaped portion 10a and the shaft-shaped portion 10b adjacent to the shaft-shaped portion 10a are connected by the biasing means 117, and the flap 116 is moved toward the product passage 6 by the restoring force of the biasing means 117. It is energized. In this way, the flap 116 is rotatably engaged with the lower end of the segment 12.

  Next, the manufacturing method of a goods storage shelf is demonstrated using FIG. First, the flap 116 is slid from the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 9A to engage the respective shaft-like portions 10 a, 10 b, 10 c of the segment 12 with the engaging grooves 14 of the corresponding protruding portions 13. In addition, as shown to Fig.9 (a), although the latching | locking part 15 which protrudes to radial direction is provided in the edge part of the shaft-like part 10a of the left end, the segment 12 and the flap 116 are shown to Fig.9 (a). ), The engaging portion 15 is located at a position corresponding to the opening of the engaging groove 14, so that the sliding of the flap 116 is not hindered by the engaging portion 15.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, the flap 116 is rotated in the direction of the arrow. In this state, since the locking portion 15 of the shaft-shaped portion 10a is locked to the edge of the projection portion 13, the shaft-shaped portions 10a and 10c are reliably prevented from coming off from the engaging groove 14. It is like that. Then, one end 117a of the urging means 117 is inserted into the central shaft portion 10b. Further, while twisting the other end 117b of the biasing means 117 in the direction of the arrow, it is inserted into the adjacent shaft portion 10a, and the other end 117b is brought into contact with the flap 116 (FIG. 9C). Thus, one end 117 a of the urging means 117 abuts on the segment 12, and the other end 117 b abuts on the flap 116, and the flap 116 is urged into the product passage 6 by the restoring force of the urging means 117. The segment 12 (flap 116) is provided with a notch (not shown) into which the one end 117a (the other end 117b) is inserted, so that the urging means 117 is reliably prevented from falling off. Yes.

JP 2004-334656 A JP 2007-279821 A

  However, in the commodity storage shelf, a plurality of bearings are formed along the lower end side of the segment, and a flap is connected to each bearing. Therefore, in order to maintain the strength of the segment, the members forming the segment There was a problem that the plate thickness had to be increased and the manufacturing cost was increased.

  In addition, the number of parts can be reduced by the bearings formed integrally with the segments in order to lower the manufacturing cost, and the manufacturing cost is reduced, but it takes time to attach the flap to the bearing. Assembling failure occurred due to the deformation of the flap and the bearing.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is a bearing that rotatably supports a flap for controlling the dropping posture of a product even if the plate thickness is reduced for the purpose of reducing the material cost of segments and flaps. An object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine equipped with a product storage shelf that can maintain the strength of the bearing and prevent deformation of the bearing and can be easily assembled.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the commodity storage shelf of the vending machine according to the present invention is a commodity that constitutes a meandering commodity passage with a plurality of upper and lower substantially arc segments facing each other between the left and right side plates. In the storage shelf, a bearing provided in the width direction of the segment, a pin inserted into the bearing, a flap pivotally supported at one end by the pin, and a biasing means for biasing the flap upward A header portion having a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bearing is provided in a part of the pin, and the pin has a pin extension portion continuously from the header portion.

  As a result, the pin insertion workability of the curled bearing is improved by pressing the pin extension formed continuously from the header part while ensuring the strength of the flap bearing part against thinning. be able to. Moreover, the reliability of insertion work can be confirmed by checking the edge part of a pin extension part.

  The product storage shelf of the vending machine according to the present invention can improve the workability of inserting the pin into the bearing subjected to the curling processing of the flap, and can confirm the reliability of the insertion work. Vending machines equipped with high-quality product storage shelves can be provided.

The side view of the goods storage shelf of the vending machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the segment structure in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the upper support segment of the goods storage shelf of the vending machine of the embodiment The perspective view of the upper support segment structure of the goods storage shelf of the vending machine of the embodiment (A) The perspective view of the pin of the goods storage shelf of the vending machine of the embodiment, (b) The material development view of the pin of the goods storage shelf of the vending machine of the embodiment, (c) The embodiment Of ribs formed on the pin material of the product storage shelf of a vending machine Perspective view of a main part of a product storage shelf of the vending machine according to the embodiment. Cross-sectional view of a conventional vending machine product storage shelf The perspective view which shows the arrangement state of the segment of the goods storage shelf of the conventional vending machine Process diagram showing assembly of product storage shelf segments of a conventional vending machine

The invention according to claim 1 is a product storage shelf that forms a meandering product path by arranging a plurality of substantially arc-shaped segments facing each other between the left and right side plates, and provided in the width direction of the segments. A bearing, a pin inserted into the bearing, a flap pivotally supported at one end of the pin, and an urging means for urging the flap upward. A header part with a diameter larger than the inner diameter is provided, and the pin is continuously formed from the header part while securing the strength of the flap bearing part against thinning by having a pin extension part continuously from the header part. By pressing the pin extension, the workability of inserting the pin into the bearing that has been subjected to the curling of the flap can be improved and the reliability of the insertion work can be confirmed. Since the cut, it is possible to provide a vending machine equipped with a high-quality product storage shelf at a low cost.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the pin header portion is sandwiched between the bearing and a stopper portion that protrudes toward the bearing side of the segment, and the pin extension Since the section has a length for interpolating the distance between the header and the end face of the segment, it is possible to further improve the workability of inserting the pin into the bearing and the confirmation of completion of the work.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the pin extension extends to a position penetrating a movable side plate that is movable in the width direction in accordance with the total length of the product to be stored. As a result, it is possible to improve the pin insertion workability to the flap bearings and the confirmation of completion of the insertion work in the product storage shelf provided with the movable side plate, and to ensure the predetermined position without interfering with the operation of the movable side plate. The movable side plate can be moved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the pin is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, thereby providing a pin that is inexpensive and secures strength. it can.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, the same components as those in the related art are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a side view of a product storage shelf of a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a segment structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In the figure, each product storage shelf 2 is for storing products contained in containers such as cans, bottles or plastic bottles. Each of the commodity storage shelves 2 is arranged in three rows on the front and rear sides, and includes a pair of side plates 11 facing the width direction of the vending machine main body, and a plurality of side plates 11 attached in the front-rear direction and the vertical direction between the pair of side plates 11. The product passage 6 is formed between the pair of side plates 11 and extends in a meandering manner by a plurality of segments 12 having a substantially arcuate arcuate portion 12a in side view. A well-known product carry-out mechanism 111 is provided at the lower end of the product passage 6 so that the products in the product passage 6 are dropped and carried out one by one. In addition, a movable side plate (not shown) provided so as to be movable in the width direction is provided on one end side in the width direction of each product passage 6 so as to extend vertically, so that the passage width of the product passage 6 is set. Yes.

  Further, among the columns 3, 4, 5 constituting the plurality of product storage shelves 2, each column located on the front side of the product storage unit is stored in each product passage 6 of each of the columns 3, 4, 5 arranged in the front and rear. A plurality of product input ports 112 for inputting products to be processed are provided at the top. Between each product input port 112 and the upper end of each product passage 6, an input port passage 16 for guiding a product input from the product input port 112 to the upper end of the product passage 6 is provided.

Each segment 12 is made of a member in which a metal plate is formed in an arc shape by press working or the like. The upper and lower ends of each segment 12 are provided with a plurality of cylindrical portions as bearings by curling the end portions in the width direction. The cylindrical part is formed in a shape that is cut off in the width direction so as to form one coaxial when the upper and lower sides are combined, and the segments 12 arranged vertically are connected by inserting a cylindrical shaft body 113 that is generally a pin. And it becomes a predetermined length by repeating the connection. Each connecting portion to which the segments 12 arranged on the upper and lower sides are connected has a plurality of substantially cylindrical rotating cylinder portions which are once curled in the width direction as necessary, and the cross section is substantially arc-shaped. , And an urging means 117 which is a torsion spring for urging the flap 116 upward are supported by a shaft body 113 coaxially with the cylindrical portion.

  As described above, in the connecting portion, the space is divided in the width direction so that the cylindrical portions, the rotating cylindrical portions, and the urging means 117 of the segments 12 arranged vertically are not coaxially interfered with each other.

  As described above, the intermediate structure 118 is composed of the segment 12, the shaft body 113, the flap 116 configured as necessary, and the urging means 117, and is arranged directly above the product carry-out mechanism 111 and provided in plural on the side plate 11 respectively. It is adapted to engage with the provided mounting hole.

  Further, similarly to the intermediate structure 118, the segments 12 are arranged vertically, and the shaft body 113 is inserted through and connected to each cylindrical portion. If necessary, the flap 116 and the biasing means 117 are coaxial with the cylindrical portion at each connecting portion. An upper support segment 120 having a substantially arc-shaped cross section is disposed at the bottom, and a segment structure 121 is configured. The upper support segment 120 is formed with a plurality of upper support cylinder portions 120a that are curled over the width direction only at the upper end in the width direction in the same manner as the cylinder portion, and is provided at the lower end of the segment 12 disposed above. The cylinder portion is coaxially engaged, and the shaft body 113 is inserted and connected.

  The segment structure 121 is arranged to face the intermediate structure 118 to form the product passage 6. In the present embodiment, the segment structure 121 forms one surface of the outer wall of each column 3, 4, 5, and one side of the product passage 6 is formed on the substantially arc-shaped inner surfaces of the segment 12 and the upper support segment 120. . If necessary, the flaps 116 formed in the respective connecting portions are pivoted upward with the urging force of the urging means 117 upward toward the product passage 6 so that the flaps 116 are substantially horizontal when viewed from the side. Biased to position. In the column 3 in the present embodiment, the flaps 116 are configured in all the connecting portions. However, when the substantially cylindrical content product is stored in the product passage 6, the horizontal posture is caused by the shape of the content product. Attaching the flap 116 because it maintains and rolls, and when falling in the product passage 6, it rolls in the lower half of the substantially arc shape of the segment 12 and falls while maintaining a substantially horizontal posture. The number can be reduced.

  In the upper support segment 120 arranged at the bottom of the segment structure 121, a flap 122 is formed below the arc-shaped intermediate portion. One end of the flap 122 is curled into a substantially arc shape, and is pivotally supported by the upper support segment 120 so as to be rotatable about a plurality of guide plate cylinders 122aR and 122aL provided in the width direction. The upper support segment 120 has a substantially arc-shaped intermediate portion formed with a bearing portion 123 that protrudes out of the merchandise passage 6 and has a semicircular cross-section and is provided in the width direction. In the present embodiment, two guide plate cylinder portions 122aR and 122aL and two bearing portions 123 are provided horizontally (123M and 123L) in the horizontal width direction. Between the bearing portions 123, side holes of the guide plate portions 122aR and 122aL are provided on the side of the respective bearing portions 123 so that the guide plate tube portions 122aR and 122aL can be inserted without interference. The guide plate tube portions inserted through the bearing portions 123 and the square holes 124 are provided. 122aR and 122aL are arranged coaxially. That is, the two guide plate cylinders 122aR and 122aL are coaxially disposed between the bearings 123 on the surface opposite to the product passage 6 formed by the upper support segment 120.

The flap 122 has the same function as the flap 116. The function is to maintain the horizontal posture of the product falling in the product passage 6 horizontally. The principle is that the flap 122 or the flap 116 is urged upward in the product passage 6 by the guide plate biasing member 126 or the biasing means 117 and contacts the product falling together with the upper support segment 120 or the segment 12 at two arc surfaces. Therefore, the attitude of the product is controlled to a horizontal attitude. Further, when the product moves from the segment 12 to the opposite segment 12 or from the segment 12 to the upper support segment 120, or from the upper support segment 120 to the upper support segment 120, the flap 122 or the flap 116 faces the product while supporting the product. By pressing the product against the segment 12 or the upper support segment 120, the dropping posture of the product is maintained horizontally.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the upper support segment 120. The bearing portion 123 provided below the upper support segment 120 is cut into a substantially horseshoe shape that is opened downward and cut out by matching the square holes 124. The shape hole 125 is formed, and the material remaining in the trace of the substantially horseshoe shape is formed in a semicircular cross section to the outer surface side opposite to the product passage 6 formed by the upper support segment 120. Inflated and molded. A biasing member mounting hole 127 in which a guide plate biasing member 126 serving as a torsion spring for biasing the flap 122 upward is accommodated in a substantially intermediate portion between the bearing portions 123. In general, the pin 128 as a pin assembles the upper support segment constituting body 129 by coaxially inserting the guide plate cylinder portions 122aR and 122aL, the bearing portion 123, and the guide plate biasing member 126.

  4 is a perspective view of the upper support segment constituting body 129, and shows a state in which the flap 122 and the guide plate biasing member 126 are attached to the upper support segment 120 by the pins 128. FIG. FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the pin 128. The pin 128 is formed by forming a rib on a substantially rectangular thin steel plate in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and having a semicircular cross section, and then winding it in a cylindrical shape and attaching the end faces in the longitudinal direction to each other. Is hollow. The pin 128 has a shape characterized in that a header portion 130 protruding in a direction away from the center is formed on the circumference at one location of the cylindrical upper portion. In addition, the short side of the cylindrical portion with respect to the header portion 130 is the pin extension portion 131a, the long side is the insertion holding portion 131b, the insertion holding portion 131b is the bearing portion 123 (123L), and the guide plate cylinder portion 122a (122aL). ), The guide plate urging member 126, the bearing portion 123 (123M), and the guide plate cylinder portion 122a (122aR) in this order until the header portion 130 is in contact with the bearing portion 123 (123L). At a position where the header portion 130 abuts on the bearing portion 123 (123L), the width A of the header portion 130 is fitted to a part of the irregularly shaped hole 125 and serves as a positioning stopper that restrains the position in the width direction. When the pin 128 is correctly inserted, the tip of the pin extension portion 131a is substantially at the same position as the end surface of the upper support segment 120 in the width direction, and the width A of the header portion 130 is fitted in a part of the irregularly shaped hole 125. When there is no pin extension portion 131a, the tip end of the pin extension portion 131a protrudes outward from the end surface of the upper support segment 120 in the width direction. That is, when the pin 128 is assembled, if the tip of the pin extension 131 a is pressed with a surface perpendicular to the pin 128 until the vertical surface comes into contact with the end surface in the width direction of the upper support segment 120, the header portion 130 is inserted. The width A is fitted into a part of the irregularly shaped hole 125.

  The operation of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below.

  The substantially cylindrical product introduced from the product introduction port 112 proceeds into the product passage 6. The merchandise moves downward while being corrected in a horizontal posture along the arc portion of the segment 12 constituting the merchandise passage, contacts the flap 116 provided at the lower end of the segment 12, and then transfers to the opposing segment 12. At that time, the product maintains a horizontal posture while being supported by the flap 116 urged upward by the urging means 117, and assists the movement to the opposing segment 12 by pressing against the opposing segment 12. While repeating this series of operations, the product moves downward while maintaining a horizontal posture, and reaches the upper support segment 120 provided at the lowermost part of the product path 6.

When the product passes the upper support segment 120, the product moves to a position where the product carry-out mechanism 111 is provided. It does not have a function to control. Therefore, a flap 122 is provided at a substantially intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the upper support segment 120 so that the product can stably enter the product carry-out mechanism 111 in a horizontal posture. The product approaching the upper support segment 120 drops while increasing its speed downward due to free fall. However, when it comes into contact with the flap 122 biased upward by the guide plate biasing member 126, it resists downward movement. By giving the product an effect, the increase in the falling speed is prevented and the product is corrected to a horizontal posture and sent to the product carry-out mechanism 111.

  According to the column of the present embodiment, since the flap 116 and the flap 122 are pivotally supported by the shaft body 113 and the pin 128, the segment 12, the upper support segment 120, the flap 116 and the flap 122 are supported. Even if the plate thickness is reduced, the thickness of the shaft body 113 and the pin 128 serving as the rotating shaft is not reduced, and rigidity and strength can be secured, so that the material cost can be reduced.

  Further, by providing the pin extension portion 131a on the pin 128, if there is insufficient insertion of the pin 128 when the flap 122 is pivotally attached to the upper support segment by the pin 128, the pin 128 of the pin 128 is inserted from the outer periphery of the upper support segment 120. Since the extension portion 131a is in a protruding state, it can be visually confirmed, so that a reliable inspection can be performed.

  As for the insertion operation of the pin 128, the end of the pin extension 131a was pressed with a planar assembly tool, and the pin 128 was securely inserted when the planar assembly tool contacted the end of the upper support segment 120. Thus, if a flat assembly tool is used, it is not necessary to inspect the pin 128 for insufficient insertion, and the assemblability is improved.

  In this embodiment, the pin 128 is formed by pressing a rib 128a perpendicular to the longitudinal direction on a substantially rectangular thin steel plate and having a semicircular cross section, and then winding it in a cylindrical shape to bond the end faces in the longitudinal direction. However, if only the rectangular shape is used, there is a problem that a gap is generated in the joining portion of the header portion 130. Therefore, as shown in the material development view of the pin of FIG. 5B, by providing protrusions 128b that protrude in a semicircular shape on both sides of the rib 128a for forming the header portion 130 of the pin 128, respectively. When the rib 128a is formed by pressing as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the protruding amount of the protruding portion 128b is reduced to become a substantially rectangular shape, and then wound into a cylindrical shape and the end faces in the longitudinal direction are brought together. As a result, the header portion 130 is formed continuously with the pin 128 having a small gap or no gap on the bonding surface of the header portion 130. In this case, it is possible to avoid the problem that the guide plate cylinder portion 122a is caught by a gap formed on the bonding surface of the pins 128 and does not rotate.

  In this embodiment, the pin 128 has a length that fits in the width direction of the upper support segment 120. However, as shown in the perspective view of the main part of the width-reduced upper support segment structure 132 in FIG. The projecting pin 134 protrudes from the outer periphery of the width-reduced type upper support segment 133 that is smaller than the width of the upper support segment 120, and the material cost can be reduced.

Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to FIG. A movable side plate 135 is set between the left and right side plates 11 so as to be able to advance and retract from the left side plate 11 to the right side between the left and right side plates 11 in accordance with the total length of the products stored in the product passage 6. In addition, the width-reduced type upper support segment 133 that replaces the upper support segment 120 formed with a width smaller than the width of the product storage shelf 2 has a reduced width so that a gap is formed on the left side of the product passage 6. Is different from the upper support segment 120. Similar to the upper support segment 120, the width-reduced upper support segment 133 has a plurality of rotating cylinder portions 133 a that are curled in a substantially circular cross section at the upper end in the width direction. It is rotatably supported by a shaft body 113 coaxially with a cylinder portion provided at the lower end. The width-reduced upper support segment 133 is extended until the pin extension 131 a side penetrates the left side plate 11, and a movable range regulating hole 136 is provided at a location where the left side plate 11 penetrates. The movable range restricting hole 136 is provided outside the outer periphery of the movable side plate 135 so that the protruding pin 134 is attached to the opposite side to the inside of the product passage 6 at a substantially middle portion in the vertical direction of the width reducing type upper support segment 133. The swing range of the reduced upper support segment constituting body 132 and the moving range of the movable side plate do not interfere with each other. That is, the swing range of the width-reduced type upper support segment constituting body 132 is restricted by the range in which the protruding pin 134 moves in the movable range restricting hole 136.

  In the present embodiment, the segment 12 and the upper support segment 120 are different from each other. However, the segment 12 can be broadly classified as a segment in configuring the merchandise passage 6, and the segment 12 in place of the upper support segment 120 is similar. Since the configuration can be realized, the same effect can be obtained.

  As described above, the commodity storage shelf of the vending machine according to the present invention can improve the workability of inserting the pin into the bearing subjected to the curling process of the flap and confirm the reliability of the work. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to any vending equipment including a commodity storage shelf having a flap.

2 Product storage shelf 3, 4, 5 Column 11 Side plate 12 Segment 109 Product storage unit 113 Shaft (pin)
115 Rotating cylinder (bearing)
116 Flap 117 Biasing means 120 Upper support segment 120a Upper support cylinder (bearing)
122 Flap 123 Bearing portion 126 Guide plate biasing member (biasing means)
128 pin 128a rib 130 header part 131a pin extension part 135 movable side plate

Claims (4)

A product storage shelf that forms a meandering product path by arranging a plurality of substantially arc-shaped segments facing each other between the left and right side plates, a bearing provided in the width direction of the segment, and a pin inserted through the bearing A header portion having one end pivotably supported by the pin and a biasing means for biasing the flap upward, and a portion of the pin having a diameter larger than an inner diameter of the bearing The vending machine product storage shelf, wherein the pin has a pin extension portion continuous from the header portion. The header portion of the pin is sandwiched between the bearing and a stopper portion that protrudes toward the bearing side of the segment, and the pin extension portion has a length that interpolates the distance between the header and the end face of the segment. The product storage shelf of the vending machine according to claim 1. The product storage shelf of the vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pin extension portion extends to a position penetrating a movable side plate that is movable in the width direction according to the total length of the product to be stored. . The product storage shelf of the vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pin is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape.