JP5530847B2 - Caps, containers, and display systems - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cap that closes an opening of a container.

  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). 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). ).

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

  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, when displaying a container on a display device or the like, it is preferable to rotate the container in the circumferential direction so that the mark is directed to the front side or the like. Here, the rotation of the container in the circumferential direction can be performed, for example, by providing a plurality of protrusions on the outer peripheral surface of the cap and providing a plurality of contact parts that contact the protrusions on the container movement path in the display device. In this case, when the container moves in the display device, the protruding portion of the cap sequentially contacts the contact portion of the display device, and the container rotates in the circumferential direction.

  By the way, when providing a protrusion etc. in the outer peripheral surface of a cap, since the outer diameter of a cap becomes large, it becomes difficult to use the existing capping apparatus (apparatus which mounts a cap to a container). In this case, it is possible to cope by changing the capping device to follow the shape of the cap. However, when the cap is mounted on the container, there is a possibility that an excessive load is applied to the protruding portion and the protruding portion may be damaged. is there. Further, when the capping device side is changed so as to follow the shape of the cap, the capital investment is increased. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the thickness of the cap and provide a recess on the outer peripheral surface of the cap, and the protrusion may be provided in the recess. In this case as well, the outer diameter of the cap increases. It becomes difficult to use an existing capping device.

  A cap to which the present invention is applied includes a cylindrical cap body that closes an opening of a container by being attached to a cylindrical part of a container having a cylindrical part with an opening formed at a tip, A plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of protruding portions that are provided so that their positions in the circumferential direction are different from each other, and sequentially contact the display device side and rotate the container in the circumferential direction via the cap body when the container moves in the display device An opening is formed on one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap body, and the cap body has a container recess into which the cylindrical portion of the container enters through the opening. The plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of projecting portions are provided on the other end side of the cap body from the bottom of the container recess, and are provided on the center axis side of the cap body from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body. Or It is a cap, characterized in that provided on the end formed on the end portion side.

  Here, on the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body, a cap-side concave portion that is recessed inward of the cap main body is formed, and a plurality of step portions or a plurality of steps provided on the center axis side of the cap main body from the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body. The protruding portion may be provided in the concave portion on the cap side. Further, in the circumferential direction of the cap body, a plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of protruding portions are not formed at a location adjacent to a forming portion where a plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of protruding portions are formed. Also, it can be characterized in that a smoothly formed portion is formed. Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions are formed in the cap-side recess, and each of the plurality of protrusions protrudes from the bottom surface of the cap-side recess in the radial direction of the cap body and is formed in a plate shape. Can be characterized. The cap-side recess is formed along the circumferential direction of the cap body and is formed in a groove shape. The bottom surface, the first side surface extending from the bottom surface toward the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, and the opposing position of the first side surface. It has the 2nd side which is arranged and extends toward the perimeter face of a cap body from the bottom, and a plate-like projection part is supported by the bottom, the 1st side, and the 2nd side. .

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a container, the container to which the present invention is applied has a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip, a container body with a mark on the outer surface, and a container body attached to the container body. A cap that closes the opening, and the cap is attached to a cylindrical portion of the container body so that the position of the cap body in the circumferential direction is different from that of the cylindrical cap body that closes the opening of the container body. A plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of projecting portions that sequentially contact the display device side and rotate the container main body in the circumferential direction through the cap main body when the container main body is moved by the display device. An opening is formed on one end side of the one end side and the other end side, and a cap recess is formed in the cap body into which the cylindrical portion of the container body enters, and a plurality of step portions Or multiple protrusions Is provided on the other end side of the cap body from the bottom of the recess for the container, and is provided on the center axis side of the cap body from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, or on the end surface formed at the other end. It is a container characterized by being provided.

  Here, on the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body, a cap-side concave portion that is recessed toward the inner side of the cap main body is formed, and a plurality of steps or a plurality of steps formed on the central axis side of the cap main body from the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body The protruding portion is provided in the concave portion on the cap side, and in the circumferential direction of the cap main body, a plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of protruding portions are formed adjacent to the formation site where the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions are formed. The projecting portion is not formed and a portion formed smoother than the forming portion is formed, and the portion formed smoother than the forming portion is substantially the same as the direction in which the mark attached to the outer surface of the container body faces. It is characterized in that the cap body is formed so as to face the orthogonal direction.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a display system, the display system to which the present invention is applied includes a container body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip and a mark on the outer surface, A container having a cylindrical cap that closes the opening; and a display device that displays the container. The display device is disposed at a plurality of positions in a moving path in which the container moves and in a moving direction of the container. A device-side protruding portion that protrudes into the moving path, and the cap of the container has an opening formed at one end side of the one end side and the other end side, and a cylindrical portion of the container body through the opening Is formed on the other end side of the cap body from the bottom of the container recess, and a cap body that closes the opening of the container body by being attached to the cylindrical portion of the container body. More than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body A plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of projecting portions provided on the center axis side of the main body or on the end surface formed at the other end so that the positions of the cap main body in the circumferential direction are different from each other And when the mark of the container moving along the moving path does not face a specific direction, the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions provided on the cap sequentially contact the device side protruding portion to It is a display system characterized by rotating in the circumferential direction and the mark facing a specific direction.

  From another viewpoint, the cap to which the present invention is applied has a cylindrical shape that closes the opening of the container by being attached to the cylindrical portion of the container having a cylindrical portion having an opening formed at the tip. A cap main body, and a protrusion protruding from the outer surface of the cap main body in the radial direction of the cap main body, and an opening is formed on one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap main body. In addition, the cap body is formed with a container recess into which the cylindrical portion of the container enters through the opening, and the protrusion is provided on the other end side of the cap body with respect to the bottom of the container recess. The cap is characterized in that it is provided closer to the central axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface, or on the end surface formed at the other end.

  From another point of view, a container to which the present invention is applied includes a cylindrical part having an opening formed at the tip, a container body with a mark on the outer surface, and a container body that is attached to the container body to close the opening. A cap, and the cap is attached to a cylindrical portion of the container main body to close the opening of the container main body, and the protrusion protrudes from the outer surface of the cap main body toward the radial direction of the cap main body. An opening is formed on one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap main body, and the cap main body is for a container into which a cylindrical part of the container main body enters through the opening. A recess is formed, and the protrusion is provided on the other end side of the cap body with respect to the bottom of the container recess, and is provided on the center axis side of the cap body with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, or the other end. Formed into A container, characterized in that provided on the end face.

  From another point of view, the display system to which the present invention is applied includes a container main body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip and a mark attached to the outer surface, and a cylinder closing the opening of the container main body. And a display device for displaying the container. The display device is in contact with the movement path for moving the container and the outer peripheral surface of the container moving in the movement path to exert drag on the container. A rotating portion for rotating the feeding container in the circumferential direction, and the cap of the container has an opening formed at one end side of the one end side and the other end side, and the cylindrical shape of the container body through the opening A concave portion for the container into which the portion enters is formed, and the cap main body closes the opening of the container main body by being attached to the cylindrical portion of the container main body, and is provided on the other end side of the cap main body from the bottom of the concave portion for the container , Than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body Provided on the central axis side of the main body or on the end surface formed at the other end, and projecting from the outer surface of the cap main body toward the radial direction of the cap main body. When the mark of the moving container is not oriented in a specific direction, the container rotates in the circumferential direction by the outer peripheral surface of the container coming into contact with the rotating part, and the protruding part when the mark is directed in a specific direction along with the rotation Is a display system characterized in that pressing the predetermined part of the display device causes the outer peripheral surface of the container to move away from the rotating portion and the rotation stops.

  When attaching a cap that has a rotation function to rotate the container to the container, even if the existing device can be used or the device needs to be changed, the change is minor, and a cap with a rotation function etc. It is possible to suppress an increase in cost when mounting on a container.

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 container. It is the figure which showed the container. 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 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. It is the figure which showed the container. It is the figure which showed operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other structural example of the container. It is the figure which showed the other structural example 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 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 another form of the cap. It is the figure which showed another form of the cap. It is the figure which showed the other structural example of the container. It is a top view of a display device. It is a front view of a display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the detail of a contact member. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a container. It is the figure which showed another form of the cap.

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. And the thrown container 20 moves on the mounting part 31 toward the door 10B side. That is, it moves toward the purchaser who purchases the container 20. In this specification, the door 10B side may be referred to as the front side (front), and the side opposite to the door 10B may be referred to as the rear side (rear). In addition, the width direction of the display case 10 (the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the container 20 moves) may be referred to as a horizontal direction or a width direction.

The display device 30 will be described in more detail.
FIG. 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 (an example of a device side protruding portion) protruding in the movement path of the container 20 are provided. 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.

  Moreover, as shown to the same figure (B), the inclination which approaches the mounting part 31 is provided to the rod-shaped member 51 toward the front. For this reason, in this embodiment, the 1st pin 521 is arrange | positioned in the location most distant from the mounting part 31, and the 6th pin 526 is located in the location nearest to the mounting part 31. FIG. 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.

Next, the container 20 will be described.
3 and 4 are views showing 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 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 protrusion 24 is formed integrally with the container body 21.

  Further, in the container 20 in the present embodiment, a groove 22C (an example of a cap-side recess) that is recessed along the circumferential direction of the cap 22 and on the inner side (center axis side) of the cap body 22A is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the lower portion of the groove 22C is formed in a step shape (a plurality of step portions are formed in the lower portion of the groove 22C), whereby the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are formed. Is formed. In other words, a portion of the cap main body 22A that is located below 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. More specifically, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are provided closer to the center axis of the cap body 22A than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. The cap 22 has a hole 22E and a threaded portion (not shown) on the inner wall of the hole 22E. Moreover, the thread part is provided also in the container main 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.

  Here, in the cap 22 in the present embodiment, the groove 22C is not provided in the periphery of the hole 22E provided in the cap 22, and the groove 22C is provided in a position where the periphery of the hole 22E is removed. More specifically, the overall length of the cap 22 is made larger than that of the normal cap 22 (the dimension in the height direction is increased), and a groove 22C is provided in a portion extended as the overall length increases, and the first flat surfaces 251- A sixth flat surface 256 is provided.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. FIG.
As shown by reference numeral 32A in FIG. 5A, when the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing diagonally right forward, 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, the sixth flat surface 256 abuts against the sixth pin 526 (see reference numeral 32C), so that 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.

  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. Note that the outer peripheral surface (the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256) of the cap 22 is brought into contact with the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 without providing the mounting portion 31 with an inclination in the width direction. Can do. For example, by adjusting the distance between the guide 32 on the right side in the figure and the guide 32 on the left side in the figure, and restricting the movement of the container 20 in the width direction of the display device 30 (direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the container 20), The outer peripheral surface (the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256) of the cap 22 can be brought into contact with the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526. Depending on the display device 30, it may not be possible to impart an inclination in the width direction to the placement portion 31, but as described above, the interval between the guide 32 on the right side in the figure and the guide 32 on the left side in the figure is adjusted. Thus, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 can be brought into contact with the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 without providing an inclination in the width direction.

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. 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. It becomes. The container 20 moves forward, but the third flat surface 253 passes below 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 below 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.

The container 20 can also be configured as follows.
7 and 8 are diagrams showing another modified example of the container 20. 7 is a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 8 is a rear view of the container 20. Further, the two drawings shown in the upper part of FIG. 8 respectively show a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA and a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB.

  Here, in the container 20, one identification mark 23 is provided. Moreover, in this container 20, as shown in FIG. 8, two grooves 22C are provided on the side opposite to the side where the identification mark 23 is provided. More specifically, two grooves 22C are provided at positions where the phase is shifted by about 180 ° with respect to the identification mark 23. Further, the groove 22C is not provided at a position where the phase is shifted by 90 ° or −90 ° with respect to the identification mark 23.

  Here, 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, the upper surface of the one groove 22 </ b> C disposed in the upper portion is formed in a stepped shape, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a third flat surface 253 on the upper 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 groove 22C disposed below has a lower surface formed in a step shape, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a third flat surface 253 in the lower portion. As shown in the sectional view taken along the line BB, the first flat surface 251 to the third flat surface 253 in the groove 22C disposed below are the third flat surface 253 and the second flat surface in the clockwise direction. 252 and the first flat surface 251 are provided in this order.

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 9 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. The first pin 521 to the third pin 523 provided on the left side of the movement path are located where the first pin 521 is farthest from the placement unit 31 and where the third pin 523 is closest to the placement unit 31. It is provided so that it may be located in. In addition, the first pin 521 to the third pin 523 provided on the right side of the movement path are located at a position where the first pin 521 is closest to the placement unit 31 and the third pin 523 is farthest from the placement unit 31. It is provided so that it may be located in a location.

  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, one of the two grooves 22C (upper side) The first flat surface 251 in the groove 22 </ b> C) 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 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.

  Also, 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 groove 22C of the two grooves 22C is inserted. The first flat surface 251 in the (lower groove 22 </ b> C) 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 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 groove 22C (lower groove 22C), the first pin 521 to the second pin located on the right side of the movement path. It is located below the 3 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. 3 and 4, 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. 7 and 8, the number of pins can be reduced as compared with the configuration shown in FIG. 2A, and the pins can be installed on, for example, 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. 7 to FIG. 9, the container 20 only needs to be rotated 180 ° at the maximum, so that the length of the display device 30 in the front-rear direction can be reduced.

Another form of the container 20 will be described.
10 and 11 show the container 20. 10A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 10B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 11A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 11B shows a right side view of the container 20. 10A, 10 </ b> B, 11 </ b> A, and 11 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

  Also in the cap 22 of the container 20 in the present embodiment, a groove 22C is provided above the hole 22E (an example of a container recess) as described above. And in the container 20 in this embodiment, the 1st protrusion 241-the 5th protrusion 245 arrange | positioned radially and radially in this groove | channel 22C are provided. In addition, even in the cap 22 according to the present embodiment, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are not provided with respect to the periphery of the hole 22E provided in the cap 22, and the first protrusion is in a position where the periphery of the hole 22E is removed. 241 to fifth protrusions 245 are provided. More specifically, the length of the cap 22 is made larger than that of the normal cap 22 (the dimension in the height direction is made larger), and the groove 22C and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion are formed on the portion extended as the total length increases. H.245 is provided. In the present embodiment, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided closer to the center axis of the cap body 22A than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A.

  Here, the positional relationship between the hole 22E and the groove 22C and the like will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 10A, the container main body 21 has a cylindrical portion 21A (an example of a cylindrical portion) formed in a cylindrical shape with an opening 21C formed in the upper portion. Moreover, the container main body 21 has the thread part 21B on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part 21A. And in this embodiment, the opening 21C formed in the container main body 21 is closed by attaching the cap 22 to the cylindrical portion 21A. More specifically, the cap main body 22A of the cap 22 is formed in a cylindrical shape and has one end at the lower side in the figure and the other end at the upper side in the figure. Here, in the present embodiment, an opening is formed on one end side located below, and an upper surface 22G as an example of an end face is formed on the other end side located above. In the present embodiment, the cylindrical portion 21A enters the hole 22E through the opening formed on the one end side.

  Here, on the inner wall surface of the hole 22E, a first opposing surface 22H that is formed in an annular shape and faces the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21A, and an opening 21C that is located at the bottom of the hole 22E and that is formed in the cylindrical portion 21A are opposed. A second opposing surface 22J to be disposed is formed. In addition, a screw portion (not shown) that meshes with the screw portion 21B formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21A is formed on the wall surface of the first facing surface 22H. Here, in the present embodiment, the screw portion (not shown) formed on the first facing surface 22H and the screw portion 21B formed on the cylindrical portion 21A mesh with each other, so that the cap 22 is against the cylindrical portion 21A. Is attached, and the opening 21C provided at the tip of the cylindrical portion 21A is closed.

  Although not described above, as shown in FIG. 10A, the groove 22C has a bottom surface 22L formed in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the cap body 22A, and the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A from the bottom surface 22L. A first side surface 22M extending toward the radial direction of the cap 22 and toward the outer side of the cap 22 and a second side surface disposed at a position opposite to the first side surface 22M and extending toward the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A. 22N is formed. Here, each of the rib-shaped (plate-shaped) first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 is provided so as to protrude in the radial direction of the cap 22 from the bottom surface 22L. Further, each of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 is connected to the first side face 22M and the second side face 22N, and both ends thereof are supported by the first side face 22M and the second side face 22N. For this reason, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 in the present embodiment are not easily damaged.

  Here, FIG. 12 is a view showing the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. In addition, in the display device 30 in this figure, while providing five pins of the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525, the heights of the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are not different from each other, and almost from the placement portion 31. The first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are arranged at equal height positions.

  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. And in this case, a portion where the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are not provided (a portion adjacent to the portion where the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are formed in the circumferential direction of the cap 22, The first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are arranged in a portion that is formed more smoothly than the portion where the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are formed and faces in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. It will be in the state which opposes the done side. As a result, the container 20 moves forward without hitting the remaining fourth pin 524 and fifth pin 525. Although illustration is omitted, when the container 20 is inserted with the identification mark 23 facing forward, the first pin 521 to the portion where the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are not provided. It will be in the state which opposes the side in which the 5th pin 525 is arrange | positioned. In this case, the container 20 moves forward without hitting the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525, that is, with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

  13 and 14 are diagrams showing another example of the configuration of the container 20. FIG. 13A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 13B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. 14A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 14B shows a right side view of the container 20. 13A, 13 </ b> B, 14 </ b> A, and 14 </ b> B are top views of the cap 22.

  In the container 20 in the present embodiment, an annular recess 22D (another example of a cap-side recess) is provided on the upper portion of the cap body 22A (at a location where the upper surface 22G and the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A intersect). In the present embodiment, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided in the recess 22D. In the present embodiment, the cap 22 is provided with a support surface SJ that is provided along the circumferential direction of the cap body 22 </ b> A and is formed in an annular shape and faces upward. Here, the support surface SJ supports the lower ends of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 that protrude upward from the support surface SJ.

  Unlike the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 formed in the rib shape, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are formed in a rod shape (round bar shape). Here, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided at a predetermined interval in 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. Also in the present embodiment, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided at positions deviated from the periphery of the hole 22E.

  Further, 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. 13A). 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. 13A). Further, the second protrusion 242 to the fourth protrusion 244 are disposed between the first protrusion 241 and the fifth protrusion 245. Further, the amount of protrusion from the support surface SJ is the largest at the first protrusion 241 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.

Next, the operation of the container 20 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a view showing the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. In the display device 30 shown in FIG. 15, the first pin 521 is disposed at a position farthest from the placement portion 31, and the fifth pin 525 is disposed at a location closest to the placement portion 31. In this embodiment, the case where five protrusions of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and five pins of the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525 are provided is 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.

  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.

  16 and 17 are diagrams showing another modified example of the container 20. 16A shows a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 16B shows a left side view of the container 20. FIG. FIG. 17A shows a rear view of the container 20, and FIG. 17B shows a right side view of the container 20. 16A, 16B, 17A, and 17B show a cross-sectional view taken along line AA and a cross section taken along 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, the upper surface of the one groove 22 </ b> C disposed in the upper part is formed in a stepped shape, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a sixth flat surface 256 in the upper part. If further described with reference to a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 are the first flat surface 251, the second flat surface 252, and the third flat surface in the clockwise direction. 253, the fourth flat surface 254, the fifth flat surface 255, and the sixth flat surface 256 are provided in this order. The other groove 22 </ b> C disposed below has a lower surface formed in a step shape, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a sixth flat surface 256 at a lower portion. As shown in the sectional view taken along the line BB, the first flat surface 251 to the sixth flat surface 256 in the groove 22C disposed below are the sixth flat surface 256 and the fifth flat surface in the clockwise direction. 255, the fourth flat surface 254, the third flat surface 253, the second flat surface 252, and the first flat surface 251 are provided in this order.

  More specifically, the upper groove 22C is wound 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, and in the clockwise direction. Is provided. Further, the other groove 22C arranged below is wound around the cap body 22A and counterclockwise 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.

  Here, in FIG. 2 and the like, the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided on the right side of the movement path of the container 20, but the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are disposed on the left side of the movement path due to the installation space and the like. Sometimes you want to have it. In the configuration of the present embodiment, the identification mark 23 of the container 20 can be directed to the front of the display device 30 even when the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526 are provided on the left side of the movement path.

  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, and the identification mark 23 can be directed forward. 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 surface 256 formed in the groove 22C arranged below. The container 20 can be rotated by abutting against the first pin 521 to the sixth pin 526, and the identification mark 23 can be directed forward. The operation of the container 20 is the same as the operation shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

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, two grooves 22C are provided. One groove 22C is disposed above, and the other groove 22C is disposed below. Further, the one groove 22C and the other groove 22C are provided in a state of being shifted from each other in the circumferential direction of the container 20. Each of the two grooves 22 </ b> C has a stepped upper surface, and includes a first flat surface 251 to a sixth flat surface 256 at the top.

  The upper groove 22C is provided corresponding to the first identification mark 23a, and the lower groove 22C is provided corresponding to the second identification mark 23b. Therefore, at the position where the upper groove 22C is provided (position in the height direction), the groove 22C is not provided on the right side surface of the cap body 22A, and the cap body 22A is exposed. (See (A) of the figure). Further, at the position where the lower groove 22C is provided (position in the height direction), the right side surface of the cap body 22A is not provided with the groove 22C, and the cap body 22A is exposed ( (See (B) of the same figure).

  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 moved upward. It arrange | positions so that it may correspond to 22C. When the container 20 is put into the display device 30 in this state, the first identification mark 23a faces forward. Further, in the display device 30, when it is desired to turn the second identification mark 23 b 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 moved downward to the groove 22 </ b> C. Arrange to correspond to. And if the container 20 is thrown in in this state, the 2nd identification mark 23b will come to face the front.

  10 and 11, the lengths of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are made equal in the height direction of the cap 22, but FIGS. 19 and 20 (a diagram showing a modified example of the container 20). As shown, the lengths of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 can be made different. More specifically, in the container 20 in the present embodiment, the length of the first protrusion 241 is the largest. Next, the length of the second protrusion 242 is large, and then the length of the third protrusion 243 is large. The length of the fourth protrusion 244 is the next largest. The length of the fifth protrusion 245 is the smallest.

  Here, the operation of the display device 30 of the container 20 will be described. In the display device 30 into which the container 20 is inserted, the first pin 521 is disposed at a position closest to the placement unit 31, and the fifth pin 525 is disposed at a position farthest from the placement unit 31. Here, for example, when the container 20 is inserted into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing right diagonally forward, the first protrusion 241 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 protrusion 242 hits the second pin 522, 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, the identification mark 23 faces forward.

  For example, when the container 20 is put into the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing the rear of the display device 30, the third protrusion 243 is provided with the first pin 521 to the fifth pin 525. Will be located on the side. In this case, the third protrusion 243 hits the third pin 523 after passing over the first pin 521 and the second pin 523. Next, the fourth protrusion 244 hits the fourth pin 524 and the fifth protrusion 245 hits the fifth protrusion 525. As a result, the identification mark 23 faces the front of the display device 30.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 21 (a diagram showing another embodiment of the cap), the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 may be provided on the upper surface (top surface, end surface) 22G of the cap 22. 2A is a top view of the cap 22, and FIG. 2B is a front view of the cap 22. As shown in FIG.
Here, each of the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 in the present embodiment is formed in a plate shape and extends from the center of the cap 22 toward the outer side of the cap 22. In addition, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are arranged on the radiation. The first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided closer to the center axis of the cap 22 than the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22. 21 illustrates an example in which the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 start from the center of the cap 22 toward the outer side of the cap 22, but FIG. 22 (a diagram showing another form of the cap). ), A cylindrical protrusion 229 protruding upward from the upper surface 22G of the cap 22 is provided, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 are provided so as to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 229. You can also.

Moreover, the container 20 and the display apparatus 30 can also be comprised as follows.
FIG. 23 is a view showing another configuration example of the container 20. 2A is a front view of the container 20, and FIG. 2B is a left side view of the container 20. FIG.
Here, the cap 22 of the container 20 in this figure has a protruding portion 225 inside the groove 22C. Here, the groove 22C and the protruding portion 225 are provided above the hole 22E (on the upper surface (top surface, end surface) 22G side) as described above. In other words, the cap 22 in the present embodiment also does not provide the protruding portion 225 in the region positioned around the hole 22E, but provides the protruding portion 225 at a position where the periphery of the hole 22E is removed. More specifically, the entire length of the cap 22 is increased (the dimension in the height direction is increased), and the protruding portion 225 is provided for a portion that is extended as the entire length increases. Similarly to the above, the protruding portion 225 is provided closer to the central axis of the cap body 22A than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A.

  Similarly to the above, as shown in FIG. 23A, the container main body 21 has a cylindrical portion 21A (an example of a cylindrical portion) formed in a cylindrical shape with an opening 21C formed in the upper portion. ing. Moreover, the container main body 21 has the thread part 21B on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part 21A. And in this embodiment, the opening 21C formed in the container main body 21 is closed by attaching the cap 22 to the cylindrical portion 21A. More specifically, the cap main body 22A of the cap 22 is formed in a cylindrical shape and has one end at the lower side in the figure and the other end at the upper side in the figure. Moreover, it has the hole 22E in which the cylindrical part 21A enters in the said one end part position located below.

  Here, on the inner wall surface of the hole 22E, a first opposing surface 22H that is formed in an annular shape and faces the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21A, and an opening 21C that is located at the bottom of the hole 22E and that is formed in the cylindrical portion 21A are opposed. A second opposing surface 22J to be disposed is formed. In addition, a screw portion (not shown) that meshes with the screw portion 21B formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21A is formed on the wall surface of the first facing surface 22H. Here, in the present embodiment, similarly to the above, the threaded portion (not shown) formed on the first facing surface 22H and the threaded portion 21B formed on the tubular portion 21A are engaged with each other, so that the tubular portion 21A is engaged. On the other hand, a cap 22 is attached, and an opening 21C provided at the tip of the cylindrical portion 21A is closed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, the groove 22C has a bottom surface 22L formed in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the cap body 22A and the bottom surface 22L from the bottom surface 22L to the outer surface of the cap body 22A (cap 22 The first side surface 22M extending in the radial direction of the cap 22 and the second side surface 22N extending toward the outer peripheral surface of the cap body 22A is formed. ing. Here, the protruding portion 225 is provided so as to protrude from the bottom surface 22 </ b> L in the radial direction of the cap 22. The protrusion 225 is connected to the first side surface 22M and the second side surface 22N, and both ends thereof are supported by the first side surface 22M and the second side surface 22N. For this reason, the protrusion part 225 is hard to be damaged. Further, the protruding portion 225 is located at a location having a predetermined positional relationship with the identification mark 23. More specifically, the projecting portion 225 is disposed so as to face a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. More specifically, the protruding portion 225 is provided on the left side of the container 20 when the container 20 is viewed from the side to which the identification mark 23 is attached (the state shown in FIG. 23A).

Next, the display device 30 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a top view of the display device 30. FIG. 25 is a front view of the display device 30.
In the display device 30 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, a plurality of roll-shaped members 3110 are provided on the container placement surface 310 </ b> A of the placement unit 310. More specifically, a first roller row 3120 in which a plurality of roll-like members 3110 are arranged in the front-rear direction and a second roller row 3130 in which a plurality of roll-like members 3110 are also arranged in the front-rear direction are provided. , Provided on the container mounting surface 310A. Each roll-shaped member 3110 is provided so as to be able to rotate along the movement path of the container 20, and smoothly moves the container 20 forward.

  Further, the container placement surface 310A in the present embodiment is disposed so as to be inclined so that the near side is positioned below the far side. In other words, the container placement surface 310A is disposed so that the container placement surface 310A and the horizontal plane in the front-rear direction form an angle θV. More specifically, the container mounting surface 310 </ b> A is provided with a slope that descends from the input part of the container 20 toward the take-out part of the container 20.

  In addition, the container placement surface 310A is disposed so as to be inclined such that the left guide 32 in the drawing is positioned below the right guide 32 in the drawing. In other words, the container placement surface 310A is disposed so that the container placement surface 310A and the horizontal plane in the left-right direction (width direction) form an angle θH. Note that reference numerals 3A and 3B in FIG. 24 indicate an inclined state on the container placement surface 310A.

  The display device 30 according to the present embodiment includes a rotation mechanism 500 that rotates the container 20 and directs the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 forward. As shown in FIG. 24, the rotation mechanism 500 includes a contact member 510 that is provided along the movement path of the container 20 and contacts a side portion (outer peripheral surface) of the container 20. The contact member 510 is supported by a support member 530 connected to the left guide 32 as shown in FIGS.

  The contact member 510 has a basic plate shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the contact member 510 has a guide portion 511 at an end portion (an end portion located on the upstream side in the movement direction of the container 20). This guide part 511 approaches the left guide 32 as it goes to the rear side of the display device 30. And this guide part 511 guides the container 20 thrown into the display apparatus 30, and prevents the container 20 from abutting against the end of the contact member 510. Thereby, the container 20 moves smoothly toward the front of the display device 30.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the details of the contact member 510. Specifically, it is a view when the contact member 510 is viewed from the direction of arrow A in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 26, the contact member 510 has three areas of a first area 5210, a second area 5220, and a third area 5230 on the surface facing the container 20. The first region 5210 is provided on the side away from the container placement unit 310A (see FIG. 25), the third region 5230 is provided on the side close to the container placement unit 310A, and the second region 5220 is the same as the first region 5210. It is arranged between the third region 5230. Here, the 1st field 5210 and the 3rd field 5230 can be grasped as a rotation part which rotates container 20 in the peripheral direction (details are mentioned below).

  More specifically, the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 have a convex portion formed along the height direction of the display device 30 and a concave portion formed along the height direction. A plurality of the convex portions and the concave portions are provided and are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction of the display device 30 (the moving direction of the container 20). On the other hand, such convex portions and concave portions are not formed in the second region 5220, and the surface of the second region 5220 is formed smooth (flat). Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the second region 5220 is provided so as to protrude toward the moving path side of the container 20.

  Here, the operation of the container 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 27 (a diagram for explaining the operation of the container 20). As shown in FIG. 27A, when the container 20 is loaded in a state where the identification mark 23 does not face the front of the display device 30 (a state where the identification mark 23 faces the diagonally left front of the display device 30), 20 is in contact with the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 (see FIG. 26) of the contact member 510. Here, the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 of the contact member 510 are formed with irregularities as described above. In addition, although the description is omitted above, unevenness (not shown) is also formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22.

  Therefore, when the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 is in contact with the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 of the contact member 510, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 is engaged with the first region 5210 and the third region 5230. Occurs. Thereby, the movement of the container 20 on the side facing the contact member 510 is restricted, and the container 20 rotates in the clockwise direction. In other words, a drag is applied to the side of the container 20 that faces the contact member 510, and the container 20 rotates in the clockwise direction. Further, in the present embodiment, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 not facing the front of the display device 30 (the identification mark 23 facing the diagonally left front of the display device 30), the second region 5220 The groove 22C provided in the cap 22 (see FIG. 23) is inserted.

  And in this embodiment, as shown to the code | symbol 6A of FIG. 27 (A), when the identification mark 23 will be in the state which faced the front of the display apparatus 30, the protrusion part 225 provided in the cap 22 of the container 20 will be a contact member. A second area 5220 (an example of a predetermined part) provided in 510 is pressed. As a result, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 is separated from the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 of the contact member 510, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. At this time, slip occurs between the second region 5220 and the protruding portion 225. For this reason, the container 20 moves to the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

An example of the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be further described.
For example, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the container 20 is loaded with the identification mark 23 facing the rear of the display device 30, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 provided on the container 20 is The first region 5210 and the third region 5230 of the contact member 510 are in contact with each other. In this case also, meshing occurs between the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 and the first region 5210 and the third region 5230. As a result, the container 20 rotates clockwise.

  After that, when the identification mark 23 faces the front of the display device 30 as indicated by reference numeral 6B, the second region 5220 in which the protruding portion 225 provided in the cap 22 is provided in the contact member 510 is the same as described above. Press. Thereby, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 comes away from the first region 5210 and the third region 5230 of the contact member 510, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. Thereafter, the container 20 moves to the front of the display device 30 with the identification mark 23 facing forward.

In addition, although the example which provided the protrusion part 225 in the inside of the groove | channel 22C was demonstrated above, the protrusion part 225 can also be provided on the upper surface (top surface) 22G of the cap 22. FIG.
FIG. 28 is a view showing another form of the cap 22.
In the cap 22 in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, a protruding portion 225 is provided on the upper surface (end surface) 22G of the cap 22. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the upper surface 22G of the cap 22 is provided with a cylindrical protruding portion 229 that protrudes upward from the upper surface 22G. In this embodiment, the protruding portion 225 is provided so as to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion 229 toward the radial direction of the cap 22. Even in such a form, the protruding portion 225 presses the second region 5220 provided in the contact member 510. As a result, the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22 is separated from the third region 5230 of the contact member 510, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. As a result, the identification mark 23 faces the front of the display device 30.

  Here, the rotation of the container 20 in the circumferential direction can also be performed by providing the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 described above so as to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22. The rotation of the container 20 can be stopped by pressing the second region 5220 with the protruding portion 225 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22. By the way, in the case of such an aspect, since the outer diameter of the cap 22 becomes large, it becomes difficult to use an existing capping device (device for mounting the cap 22 to the container 20). In this case, the capping device can be changed by following the shape of the cap 22. However, when the cap 22 is mounted on the container 20, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the protrusion are provided. An excessive load may be applied to 225, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the protrusion 225 may be damaged. Further, when the capping device side is changed so as to follow the shape of the cap 22, the capital investment is increased. Further, the cap 22 can be increased in thickness, and a concave portion can be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 can be provided in the concave portion. Since the outer diameter of the chopper becomes large, it becomes difficult to use an existing capping device.

  Therefore, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, as described above, the groove 22C and the recess 22D are provided in the portion having the entire length extended, and the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245, the first flat surface are provided in the groove 22C and the recess 22D. 251 to 6th flat surface 256, the protrusion part 225, etc. are provided. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the rotation function of the container 20 and the rotation of the container 20 with respect to the cap 22 without increasing the wall thickness of the cap 22 and without providing a protrusion or the like protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the cap 22. A stop function is added. Further, as described above, even when the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the protrusion 225 are provided on the upper surface 22G of the cap 22, the container 20 with respect to the cap 22 without increasing the outer diameter of the cap 22. It is possible to provide a rotation function of the container 20 and a rotation stop function of the container 20.

  Although not described above, in the form shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 23, etc., a disk shape having a predetermined thickness above the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the protrusion 225. A member EB is provided (see FIG. 10A). Here, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the protrusion 225 are provided closer to the center axis of the cap body 22A than the outer peripheral surface of the disk-shaped member EB. In such a configuration, the first protrusion 241 to the fifth protrusion 245 and the like are not easily caught by the user's finger, and the operability of the cap 22 is improved.

  In the embodiment described above, the container 20 filled with a beverage has been described as an example. However, the container 20 is not limited to the one filled with a beverage. For example, a container 20 filled with cosmetics, a container 20 filled with liquid soap, and the like can be given as examples. Further, in the above, for easy understanding of the drawing, each part is represented by a dimension different from the actual dimension. The dimension of each part can be changed suitably, and each part can be comprised by dimensions other than the dimension shown above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Container, 21 ... Container main body, 21A ... Cylindrical part, 21C ... Opening, 22 ... Cap, 22A ... Cap main body, 22C ... Groove, 22E ... Hole, 22H ... First opposing surface, 22J ... Second opposing surface, 22L ... bottom surface, 22M ... first side surface, 22N ... second side surface, 23 ... identification mark, 30 ... display device, 241 to 245 ... first projection to fifth projection, 251 to 256 ... first flat surface to sixth flat surface Surface, 521 to 526 ... 1st pin to 6th pin

Claims (11)

A cylindrical cap body that closes the opening of the container by being attached to the cylindrical part of the container having a cylindrical part with an opening formed at the tip;
A plurality of cap bodies are provided so that their positions in the circumferential direction are different from each other, and when the container moves in the display device, the cap body sequentially contacts the display device side and rotates the container in the circumferential direction via the cap body. A step or a plurality of protrusions,
With
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap body, and the container recess into which the cylindrical part of the container enters the cap body through the opening. Formed,
The plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of projecting portions are provided on the other end portion side of the cap main body with respect to the bottom of the concave portion for containers, and on the center axis side of the cap main body with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body. Or a cap provided on an end surface formed at the other end. On the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, a cap-side recess that is recessed inward of the cap body is formed,
The plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions provided on the central axis side of the cap main body with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body are provided in the cap-side concave portion. Item 1. The cap according to Item 1.   In the circumferential direction of the cap main body, the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions are not formed at a location adjacent to the forming portion where the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions are formed. The cap according to claim 2, wherein a site formed more smoothly than the formation site is formed. The plurality of protrusions are formed in the cap-side recess,
4. The cap according to claim 2, wherein each of the plurality of protruding portions protrudes from the bottom surface of the cap-side recess toward the radial direction of the cap body and is formed in a plate shape. The cap-side recess is formed along the circumferential direction of the cap body and is formed in a groove shape, and the bottom surface, a first side surface extending from the bottom surface toward the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, and the first A second side surface that is disposed at an opposite position of the side surface and extends from the bottom surface toward the outer peripheral surface of the cap body;
The cap according to claim 4, wherein the plate-like protrusion is supported by the bottom surface, the first side surface, and the second side surface. A container body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip, and a mark on the outer surface;
A cap mounted on the container body and closing the opening;
With
The cap is
A cylindrical cap body that closes the opening of the container body by being attached to the cylindrical part of the container body;
The cap body is provided so that the positions in the circumferential direction are different from each other. When the container body moves in the display device, the container body sequentially contacts the display device side and rotates the container body in the circumferential direction via the cap body. A plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of protruding portions,
With
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap main body, and the cap main body is for a container in which the cylindrical portion of the container main body enters through the opening. A recess is formed,
The plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of projecting portions are provided on the other end portion side of the cap main body with respect to the bottom of the concave portion for containers, and on the center axis side of the cap main body with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the cap main body. Or a container provided on an end face formed at the other end. On the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, a cap-side recess that is recessed inward of the cap body is formed,
The plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of projecting portions formed on the central axis side of the cap body from the outer peripheral surface of the cap body are provided in the cap-side recess,
In the circumferential direction of the cap main body, the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions are not formed at a location adjacent to the forming portion where the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions are formed. A site formed more smoothly than the formation site is formed,
The part formed more smoothly than the forming part is formed on the cap body so as to face a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of the mark attached to the outer surface of the container body. The container according to claim 6. A container body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip and having a mark on the outer surface, and a cylindrical cap that closes 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;
An apparatus side protruding portion that is disposed at a plurality of positions in the moving direction of the container and protrudes into the moving path;
With
The cap of the container is
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side, and a concave portion for the container into which the cylindrical portion of the container main body enters is formed, and the cylindrical shape of the container main body is formed. A cap body that closes the opening of the container body by being attached to the site of
The cap body is provided closer to the other end portion than the bottom of the container recess, and is provided closer to the center axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, or formed at the other end. A plurality of stepped portions or a plurality of projecting portions provided on the end face and provided so that positions in the circumferential direction of the cap body are different from each other;
With
When the mark of the container moving along the moving path does not face a specific direction, the plurality of stepped portions or the plurality of protruding portions provided on the cap sequentially contact the device side protruding portion. The display system, wherein the container rotates in the circumferential direction and the mark faces the specific direction. A cylindrical cap body that closes the opening of the container by being attached to the cylindrical part of the container having a cylindrical part with an opening formed at the tip;
A groove formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap body and formed along the circumferential direction of the cap body;
A protruding portion protruding from the outer surface of the cap body toward the radial direction of the cap body,
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap body, and the container recess into which the cylindrical part of the container enters the cap body through the opening. Formed,
The groove is provided on the other end side of the cap body from the bottom of the container recess,
The projecting portion, the than the bottom of the container recess provided inside the groove provided in the other end of the cap body, the central axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body A cap characterized by being provided on the side. A container body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip, and a mark on the outer surface;
A cap mounted on the container body and closing the opening;
With
The cap is
A cylindrical cap body that closes the opening of the container body by being attached to the cylindrical part of the container body;
A groove formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap body and formed along the circumferential direction of the cap body;
A protruding portion protruding from the outer surface of the cap body toward the radial direction of the cap body,
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side of the cap main body, and the cap main body is for a container in which the cylindrical portion of the container main body enters through the opening. A recess is formed,
The groove is provided on the other end side of the cap body from the bottom of the container recess,
The projecting portion, the than the bottom of the container recess provided inside the groove provided in the other end of the cap body, the central axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body A container provided on the side. A container body having a cylindrical portion with an opening formed at the tip and having a mark on the outer surface, and a cylindrical cap that closes 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 rotating unit that contacts the outer peripheral surface of the container moving along the moving path and applies a drag to the container to rotate the container in the circumferential direction;
Have
The cap of the container is
An opening is formed on the one end side of the one end side and the other end side, and a concave portion for the container into which the cylindrical portion of the container main body enters is formed, and the cylindrical shape of the container main body is formed. A cap body that closes the opening of the container body by being attached to the site of
The cap body is provided closer to the other end portion than the bottom of the container recess, and is provided closer to the center axis of the cap body than the outer peripheral surface of the cap body, or formed at the other end. A protruding portion that is provided on the end surface and protrudes from the outer surface of the cap body toward the radial direction of the cap body;
With
When the mark of the container moving along the moving path is not directed in a specific direction, the container rotates in the circumferential direction by the outer peripheral surface of the container coming into contact with the rotating portion, and the mark is associated with the rotation. The display system is characterized in that the outer peripheral surface of the container is separated from the rotating portion and the rotation is stopped by pressing the predetermined portion of the display device when the protruding portion is directed in the specific direction. .

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