JP6055937B2 - vending machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine and a price display of the vending machine, and more particularly to a waterproof structure for protecting a connector portion connected to the price display.

  Conventionally, the display unit is attached to the surface of the vending machine casing so that it can be seen from the front of the vending machine, and the amount information such as the input amount received from the vending machine controller and the maintenance of the inventory quantity for each sales target. A monetary indicator for displaying information is known. The amount indicator includes a board on which a connector portion to which a harness for communication and power supply between the housing and the controller is connected is mounted, and an opening opened for connecting the harness of the connector portion on the back of the housing The part is formed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  It is known that such a price indicator is provided on the front surface of the outer door of a vending machine including a main body cabinet, an outer door, and an inner door. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-272076 JP 2010-271835 A

  The outer door is for opening and closing the front opening of the main body cabinet, and the inner door has a heat insulating structure and is for opening and closing the front opening of the product storage. Usually, normal operation as a vending machine is performed by closing the outer door and the inner door with respect to the main body cabinet.

  In such a vending machine, there are situations in which the outer door and the inner door are opened in maintenance of equipment or replenishment of goods by an operator or the like. When the weather at this time is a rain pattern, it is conceivable that rainwater adheres to the inside of the outer door and the outside of the inner door. Similarly, it is also conceivable that dew condensation water generated due to a temperature difference between the inside and outside of the commodity storage having a heat insulating structure adheres to the inside of the outer door and the outside of the inner door.

  As described above, the conventional price indicator is arranged on the front surface of the outer door of the vending machine, and is configured such that a communication harness and a power harness are connected to the back side of the main body. For this reason, there is a possibility that rain water or condensed water dripping from above the money amount display device may adhere to the connecting portion of the harness, and in this case, an electrical short circuit occurs.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and to provide a price display for a vending machine in which a harness joint does not cause an electrical short circuit due to rain water or condensed water.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device for a vending machine that displays a product on the front surface of a front door, the board having a connector portion mounted thereon, and the board accommodated therein. A housing having an opening that is exposed to a back surface of the front door and opened for connecting the cable of the connector portion, and the housing has a back surface of the opening. It has a convex portion over the entire width of the upper edge. As a result, it is possible to prevent in advance that rainwater, condensed water, or the like dripping on the back surface of the display device adheres to the coupling portion.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the convex portion is gradually inclined downward from one end on the upper side to the other end of the opening. As a result, rain water and dew condensation water dripping onto the back surface of the display device is guided to the lower side of the display device by the inclination provided on the convex portion, so that adhesion to the coupling portion can be reliably prevented.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the convex portion is gradually inclined downward toward both end sides of the opening portion, with the substantially central position in the lateral direction of the opening portion serving as a vertex. As a result, rain water and dew condensation water dripping onto the back surface of the display device is guided to the lower side of the display device by the inclination provided on the convex portion, so that adhesion to the coupling portion can be reliably prevented.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the convex portion is formed in a substantially semicircular shape toward the both end sides of the opening portion with the substantially central position in the lateral direction of the opening portion as a vertex. . Thereby, rain water and dew condensation water dripping on the back surface of the display device is guided to the lower side of the display device through the circumferential portion of the semicircular convex portion, so that adhesion to the coupling portion can be reliably prevented.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine for displaying a product on the front surface of the front door, wherein the display device according to the first to fourth aspects is provided. This makes it possible to reliably guide rainwater and condensed water that have entered the vending machine to the lower side of the display device.

  According to the present invention, even if water drops from the upper side of the vending machine from above the vending machine, the waterproof unit is provided on the upper side of the coupling unit that electrically connects the price display, so It is possible to prevent as much as possible the possibility that the device causes an electrical short circuit. In addition, since the waterproof part is composed of a convex part and formed so that the convex part is gradually inclined, the water that has entered the back of the amount indicator can be guided downward without adhering to the coupling part, more reliably. Electrical short-circuit can be prevented.

The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the vending machine provided with the money amount indicator which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The disassembled perspective view of the money amount indicator which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The rear view of the money amount indicator which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The rear view of the money amount indicator which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The rear view of the money amount indicator which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a vending machine equipped with a price indicator according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vending machine 1 exemplified here sells a plurality of types of products such as canned beverages and beverages containing plastic bottles, and includes a main body cabinet 2, an outer door 3, and an inner door 30. The main body cabinet 2 is configured by combining a plurality of steel plates and has a box shape with a heat insulating structure having an open front surface. As shown in FIG. 1, a product storage 21 and a product carry-out section 22 including a plurality of product storage racks 21 a are provided inside the main body cabinet 2. The product storage rack 21a, for example, called a serpentine type, extends in a meandering manner along the vertical direction, and stores a plurality of types of products individually while responding to a product delivery instruction. Pay out the products you want to sell. The product carry-out section 22 is for delivering a product from the product storage rack 21 a to the product take-out port 7.

  The outer door 3 is for closing the opening on the front surface of the main body cabinet 2 and is held at one end edge of the opening of the main body cabinet 2 in a configuration that can be opened and closed. On the back side of the outer door 3, a bill validator 23 for identifying a denomination of a bill inserted through a bill insertion slot (not shown), and a coin mechanism 24 for identifying a denomination of a coin inserted from a coin insertion slot (not shown), In addition, when the worker performs maintenance of the vending machine, the remote controller 25 is used to input various settings of the vending machine, and further, the amount of money deposited or changed by the user related to the embodiment of the present invention. An amount display 26 for displaying various information necessary for selling the product, such as the amount, is provided.

  The inner door 30 is arranged on the back side of the outer door 3 and has a size sufficient to cover the opening on the front surface of the product storage 21 provided in the main body cabinet 2 and has heat insulation properties by steel. Configured. In the vending machine 1 illustrated in FIG. 1, the inner door 30 is divided into upper and lower parts 30 </ b> A and 30 </ b> B so that each can be opened and closed individually.

  FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the money amount display 26 according to the present invention. The amount indicator 26 is mounted with an LED or the like that emits light of a predetermined wavelength, displays an amount of money that has been inserted, a change amount lamp that displays a change of money, and a sale lamp that indicates that a product is being sold. And the like, and a board 11 on which a connector portion to which a harness to be described later is connected is mounted, a housing 10 for detachably storing the board 11, and a specific light transmittance, A diffusion sheet 12 for diffusing emitted light from the LEDs mounted on the substrate 11 and a lid 13 for sealing the substrate 11 and the diffusion sheet 12 accommodated in the housing 10 are provided. Note that a back surface of the housing 10 which is the back surface side of the outer door 3 is provided with an opening which will be described later for connecting a harness for supplying communication commands and power from the controller to the substrate 11.

  FIG. 3 is a rear view of the money amount display 26 showing the first embodiment of the present invention. On the back of the money amount indicator 26, a plurality of connector portions 40 mounted on the substrate 11 for connecting communication and power supply from a controller and a power source portion (not shown), and the coupling portion 40 include a money amount indicator. And an opening 41 for opening from 26.

  On the upper side of the opening 41, a convex portion 42 for preventing water from entering the connector portion 40 is disposed on the upper side of the opening 41 over the entire width in the lateral direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the convex portion 42 is gradually inclined from the one end side 43 toward the other end side 44 in the full width in the lateral direction of the opening 41 in order to guide the falling water to the lower side of the amount indicator 26. It is arranged. Moreover, in this embodiment, the convex part 42 is formed so that the upper edge and both-sides edge of the opening part 41 may be enclosed.

  In the present embodiment, the convex portion 42 is formed so as to protrude above the back surface of the housing 10, but is not limited thereto. For example, a ridge-shaped convex portion is provided to block water. Alternatively, it may be formed so as to be inclined toward the upper rear side of the housing 10 in order to block a certain amount of the falling water by itself. As a result, even if more water than expected falls, the water can be dropped downward by the inclination of the convex portion 42 while blocking a certain amount of the water, so that the water can flow more reliably into the opening 41. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the convex portion 42 is arranged above the opening portion 41, but in detail, it is provided so that the one end side 43 is positioned at the uppermost portion of the back surface of the housing 10. Is preferred. Thereby, since water can be captured at the stage where the falling speed of water is the slowest, it is possible to more reliably prevent water from entering the opening 41.

  Further, although the convex portion 42 is inclined from the one end side 43 to the other end side 44, it may be formed so as to be inclined from the other end side 44 toward the one end side 43.

  FIG. 4 is a rear view of the money amount display 26 showing the second embodiment of the present invention. As in the first embodiment, the back of the amount indicator 26 on the back side of the outer door 3 is mounted on the substrate 11 in order to connect communication and power supply wiring from the controller and power supply unit (not shown). A plurality of connector portions 50 to be opened and an opening portion 51 for opening the connector portion 50 from the money amount display 26 are arranged.

  The convex portion 52 for preventing water from entering the connector portion 50 is disposed over the entire width in the lateral direction above the opening portion 51. As shown in FIG. 4, the convex portion 52 guides the falling water to the lower side of the amount indicator 26, so that the lateral end portions of the opening portion 51 from the vertex 53 located at the substantially central portion in the lateral direction of the opening portion 51. It is formed so as to be gradually inclined toward 54 and 55. Moreover, in this embodiment, the convex part 52 is formed so that the upper edge and both-sides edge of the opening part 51 may be enclosed.

  In the present embodiment, the convex portion 52 is formed so as to protrude above the back surface of the housing 10, but is not limited thereto. For example, a ridge-shaped convex portion is provided to block water. Alternatively, it may be formed so as to be inclined toward the upper rear side of the housing 10 in order to block a certain amount of the falling water by itself. As a result, even if more than expected water has fallen, the water can be dropped downward by the inclination of the convex portion 52 while blocking a certain amount thereof, so that the water can flow more reliably into the opening 51. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the convex portion 52 is arranged above the opening portion 51, but in detail, it is provided so that the vertex 53 is positioned at the uppermost portion of the back surface of the housing 10. preferable. Thereby, since water can be captured at the stage where the falling speed of water is the slowest, it is possible to more reliably prevent water from entering the opening 51.

  FIG. 5 is a rear view of the money amount display 26 showing the third embodiment of the present invention. As in the first and second embodiments, a board for connecting communication and power supply power from a controller and a power supply unit (not shown) is connected to the back of the amount indicator 26 on the back side of the outer door 3. 11, a plurality of connector parts 60 mounted on 11, and an opening 61 for opening the connector part 60 from the monetary amount display 26.

  The convex portion 62 for preventing water from entering the coupling portion 60 is disposed over the entire width in the lateral direction above the opening portion 61. As shown in FIG. 5, the projecting portion 62 guides the falling water to the lower side of the amount indicator 26, so that the lateral end portions of the opening portion 61 from the apex 63 located at the substantially central portion in the lateral direction of the opening portion 61. It is formed in a substantially semicircular shape toward 64 and 65. Further, in the present embodiment, the convex portion 62 is formed so as to surround the opening 61.

  In the present embodiment, the convex portion 62 is formed so as to protrude above the back surface of the housing 10, but is not limited thereto. For example, a ridge-shaped convex portion is provided to block water. Alternatively, it may be formed so as to be inclined toward the upper rear side of the housing 10 in order to block a certain amount of the falling water by itself. As a result, even if more water than expected has fallen, the water can be dropped downward by the inclination of the convex portion 62 while blocking a certain amount of the water, so that the water can flow into the opening 61 more reliably. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the convex portion 62 is arranged above the opening portion 61, but in detail, it is provided so that the vertex 63 is located at the uppermost portion of the back surface of the housing 10. preferable. Thereby, since water can be captured at the stage where the falling speed of water is the slowest, it is possible to more reliably prevent water from entering the opening 61.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vending machine, 2 ... Main body cabinet, 3 ... Outer door, 7 ... Product outlet, 10 ... Housing, 11 ... Substrate, 12 ... Diffusion sheet, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Cover part, 21 ... Product storage, 21a ... Product storage rack, 22 ... Product delivery part, 23 ... Bill validator, 24 ... Coin mechanism, 25 ... Remote control , 26 ... amount indicator, 30 ... inner door, 40, 50, 60 ... connector part, 41, 51, 61 ... opening, 42, 52, 62 ... convex part

Claims (5)

A vending machine display device that displays products on the front of the front door,
A board on which a connector part is mounted, and a housing that accommodates the board and has a back surface exposed to the back surface of the front door and has an opening opened on the back surface for connecting the cable of the connector part. The display device for a vending machine is characterized in that the casing has a convex portion on the back thereof over the entire width of the upper edge of the opening.   2. The display device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion is gradually inclined downward from one upper end to the other end of the opening.   2. The display device of a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion is gradually inclined downward toward both end sides of the opening portion with the substantially central position in the horizontal direction of the opening portion as a vertex.   2. The display device for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion is formed in a substantially semicircular shape toward the both end sides of the opening portion with the substantially central position in the lateral direction of the opening portion as a vertex. .   A vending machine that displays a product on the front surface of the front door, the vending machine comprising the display device according to claim 1.

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