JPH0123107Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to an open case.

[Conventional technology]

As an example of an open storage case, a refrigerated open storage case will be described with reference to FIG.

This show case has an outer box 1 made of an insulator with a large opening on the front side, and an inner box 2 spaced apart at a certain interval inside the outer box 1.The space between the outer box 1 and the inner box 2 is used to open the case from the bottom to the back. A ventilation passage 3 is formed through the opening and reaching the ceiling. In addition, a plurality of motor fans 4 arranged in this ventilation passage 3 form an air curtain as shown by the arrow pointing from the air outlet 5 on the front side of the ceiling to the air suction port 6 on the front side of the bottom for circulation. By providing ventilation, the inside and outside of the case are isolated. Furthermore, a cooling evaporator 7 is installed in the back ventilation passage to cool the ventilation air, thereby cooling the products inside the case. 8 is a fluorescent lamp for illumination.

The products on display range from fresh foods such as dairy products and fish that need to be kept cold, to vegetables and fruits.

[Problem of the invention] The purpose of the invention is to improve the promotional effect of such an open show case.

[Means to achieve the task]

The present invention is characterized in that by providing an air freshener storage section at the front end of the ceiling of the open show case, it is possible to arouse the desire to purchase not only visually but also through the sense of smell.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and the same numbers as in FIG. 5 indicate the same parts, so detailed explanation will be omitted. The present invention is characterized in that an air freshener storage section 10 is provided at the front end of the ceiling, particularly within the fluorescent light cover 9. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 2, which shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the fragrance storage section 10.

The fluorescent lamp cover 9 is for reflecting the light from the fluorescent lamp 8 to illuminate the inside of the case and the front part of the case, and is usually made of an opaque color panel in the shape of a duct. In the present invention, a portion of the rear side of the fluorescent light cover 9 is cut out. An L-shaped latch 12 is attached to a lid plate 11 that closes this notch, and a volatile aromatic agent 13 is hung thereon, thereby forming an aromatic agent storage section 10. Furthermore, by bending the upper edge of the notch of the fluorescent lamp cover 9 outward into an L shape, and by bending the upper edge of the cover plate 11 into an inverted L shape, the cover plate 11 can be easily hung. ing. Furthermore, a grid-shaped hole 91 is provided on the lower surface of the fluorescent lamp cover 9, and a similar grid-shaped plate is provided inside the fluorescent lamp cover 9 so that its position can be adjusted with a knob from outside the fluorescent lamp cover 9. By arranging the lattice-shaped holes 91, the degree of opening of the grid-like holes 91 can be adjusted to adjust the diffusion of fragrance. The cover plate 11 may also be provided with grid-like holes 111 as shown.

3 and 4 show a shutter mechanism for adjusting the opening degree of the grid-like holes 91. FIG. The shutter plate 92 for adjusting the opening has holes in the same pattern as the grid holes 91, and a screw hole is provided in the center. The fluorescent lamp cover 9 is provided with an elongated hole 94. The adjustment knob 93 has a threaded portion that can be inserted into an elongated hole 94 and screwed into a threaded hole in the shutter plate 92. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line A--A in FIG. 3, showing the shutter plate 92 in a set state. Grid hole 91
To adjust the opening degree, turn the knob 93 to loosen it a little, slide the shutter plate 92, and then turn the knob 93 again to fix it to the fluorescent lamp cover 9.

In this way, the air freshener storage section 10 is placed at the front end of the ceiling,
In other words, by placing it outside the air curtain, the fragrance will not be agitated by the air curtain, and since it will be closest to the nose of the person standing in front of the case, it will have a great effect in stimulating the sense of smell. . Incidentally, by keeping the lattice-shaped holes 91 in a fully closed state while the store is closed, the consumption amount of the aromatic agent 13 can be reduced. As the aromatic agent 13, it is suitable for display cases for fruits and vegetables, especially when it resembles fruit. It goes without saying that the present invention can be applied not only to the refrigerated open case as shown in the figure, but also to an open case without a cooling function.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, an air freshener storage section is provided within the fluorescent light cover at the front end of the ceiling of the open show case, and the fragrance dispersion can be adjusted, thereby improving not only the sense of sight but also the sense of smell. By stimulating it, it is possible to provide an open show case that is impressive and has a high promotional effect.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of its main parts, Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the shutter mechanism, and Fig. 4 is a section taken along line A-A in Fig. 3. FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a conventional example. In the figure, 8 is a fluorescent lamp, 9 is a fluorescent lamp cover, 10 is an air freshener storage section, 11 is a lid plate, 13 is an air freshener, 92
is the shutter board, and 93 is the knob.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] An open show case characterized in that an air freshener storage section is provided in a fluorescent light cover at the front end of the ceiling of the open show case, and the fluorescent light cover is provided with a shutter mechanism for adjusting the diffusion of fragrance.