JPH01246693A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the exhibition effect of a sample and to prevent the deformation and discoloration by providing a light source for illumination in the sample formed by material having light transmissivity and equipped with a heat radiation port. CONSTITUTION:A displaying part 12a is formed at the upper and lower directions of the inner surface of a cover 12 and a transparent window part 12b is formed at the intermediate part. A sample 16 is arranged on a supporting plate 22 extending transversely along the window part 12b. The sample 16 is formed in a cylindrical shape by material having the light transmissivity and has a heat radiation port 23. A label corresponding to the merchandise is stuck onto the surface of the side wall of the sample 16 and in it, a light source 25 for illumination is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a vending machine equipped with an exhibition section for displaying samples of products for sale.

(Prior Art) For example, in a vending machine that sells drinks in containers such as cans, advertisements, etc. are placed on a transparent cover 1 provided on the front of the machine, as shown in FIG. A display section 1a displayed by silk printing and a transparent window section 1b forming a window of the exhibition section 2 are formed, and a support plate 4 of the exhibition section 2 is mounted on a mounting plate 3 provided inside the cover 1. A plurality of samples 5 such as aluminum cans are displayed side by side on the support plate 4 facing the window 1b, and fluorescent lamps 6 and 7 are placed on the mounting plate 3 above and below these samples 5. are installed, and the display section 1a and each sample 5 are illuminated by these fluorescent lamps 6.7.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, with the above configuration, sample 5 is fluorescent lamp 6
．． 7 is illuminated from both above and below, but the illumination is indirect, and especially at night, the front of the specimen 5 is relatively dark due to the influence of the shadow of the specimen 5 itself. The disadvantage is that the display is difficult to see.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine that allows samples to be clearly seen even at night, improves the display effect of the samples, and prevents deformation or discoloration of individual pieces due to heat. be.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a vending machine equipped with an exhibition section for displaying samples of sales products, in which the samples are made of a translucent material, and The sample is characterized in that a light source for illumination is disposed inside the sample, and a heat dissipation port is formed in the sample.

(Function) According to the above-described means, the sample is illuminated from inside by the light source and light is projected through the sample, so the sample can be clearly seen even at night, and the display effect can be improved. In addition, the heat emitted from the light source is radiated to the outside of the sample through the heat dissipation port, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the sample.

(Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

First of all, in FIG. 2 showing the front of the whole, 11 is the main body of a vending machine for selling drinks such as juice in cans, etc. On the front part of this, there is a cover 12 having translucent properties. and 13, display sections 14.15 are provided in upper and lower two levels, and in these display sections 14.15, a large number of samples 16 of sales products, which will be described later, are displayed side by side. A selection button 17 is provided correspondingly,
A money slot 18 and the like are provided in the center, and product takeout ports 19 are provided on the left and right at the bottom.

Therefore, the upper exhibition part 14 of the above exhibition parts 14 and 15
A representative part will be explained with reference to FIG. The cover 12 has upper and lower display parts 12a on which advertisements and the like are displayed, for example, by silk printing, on the inner surface, and a transparent window part 12b forming a window of the display part 14 in the middle part. There is. 20 is located inside the cover 12 and
A mounting plate is provided at a predetermined distance from the display section 12H, and is provided with a fluorescent lamp 21 located behind the upper display section 12H and extending in the horizontal direction. A support plate 22 extending in the direction is fixed, and the samples 16 are arranged on this support plate 22. The sample 16 is made of a translucent material, such as translucent plastic, and has a cylindrical shape with a closed top surface as shown in FIG. A heat dissipation port 23 consisting of a rectangular opening is formed in the left part of the display, and a label (not shown) with an indication corresponding to the product is affixed to the surface of the side wall. The heat radiation port 23 is set to a size that is not visible from the front. 24 is a socket attached to the support plate 22 corresponding to each sample 16;
Reference numeral 5 denotes a fluorescent lamp 25 which is a light source for illuminating the sample 16 and has a curved shape in this case. This fluorescent lamp 25 is located inside the sample 16 and attached to a socket 24. In this case, the sample 16 is attached by covering the fluorescent lamp 25 and fitting the lower end into the socket 24.

26 is a cord wire led out from the socket 24. In addition, in FIG. 2, the cover 13 of the lower exhibition part 15
A display section 13a and a window section 13b are formed at the lower part of the display section 15, and each sample 16 displayed in this display section 15 also has the above-mentioned sample 1.
Similar to 6, it is made of translucent plastic, has a heat radiation port 23 formed therein, and has a fluorescent lamp 25 similar to that described above disposed inside.

Now, in the above configuration, when the fluorescent lamp 21 is turned on and the fluorescent lamps 25 in each sample 16 are turned on, the display part 12a on the upper part of the cover 12 is mainly illuminated by the fluorescent lamp 21, and the fluorescent lamp 21 is turned on. The sample 16 is illuminated from inside by the lamp 25. Therefore, in this case, since the light of the fluorescent lamp 25 is emitted through the sample 16, there is almost no shadow on the sample 16, and therefore, even at night, etc., the window portion 12b is not visible.
Through the display, the sample 16 can be clearly seen, the display of the sample 16 can also be clearly seen, and the sample 16 appears to be floating, so that the display effect can be improved. In addition, in this case, the heat emitted from the fluorescent lamp 25 is radiated to the outside of the sample 16 through the heat radiation port 23, and the temperature rise of the sample 16 due to the heat of the fluorescent lamp 25 is suppressed, so that the sample 16 is not deformed or deformed due to the heat. It is possible to prevent the label attached to the sample 16 from peeling off or from discoloring. In addition, in this case, the heat dissipation port 23 is formed on the back of the sample 16, so although the heat dissipation port 23 is formed, the internal fluorescent lamp 25 cannot be seen directly from the front, which has the advantage of not spoiling the appearance. .

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a heat dissipation port 28 consisting of a circular opening is formed on the top surface of a sample 27 with an annular flange 27a remaining. . In this case, since the heat dissipation port 28 is located above the fluorescent lamp 25, the heat dissipation through the heat dissipation port 28 is further enhanced.

FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a heat dissipation port 30 consisting of a large number of small holes is formed on the upper surface of a sample 29.

FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and this embodiment includes a circular flat part 32 located at the center lower than the surrounding part on the upper surface of the sample 31, and this flat part 32 and the upper end of the sample 31 are formed, and a heat dissipation port 34 is formed between each of the connection parts 33.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and this embodiment has a circular flat part 36 on the top surface of the sample 35, which is located in the center higher than the surrounding part, and this flat part 36 and the upper end of the sample 35 are formed, and a heat dissipation port 38 is formed between each of the connection parts 37.

In addition to the above-mentioned embodiments, the heat dissipation port may be formed by, for example, a plurality of slits, and the light source for illumination is not limited to a fluorescent lamp, but a cold cathode discharge lamp or other light source may be used. .

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, the present invention is provided with an exhibition section for displaying samples of products for sale, and in which the samples displayed in the exhibition section are made of a translucent material. With,
By arranging a light source for illumination inside this sample and forming a heat dissipation port in the sample, the sample is illuminated from inside by the light source and light is projected through the sample, so it can be used at night etc. The sample can be seen clearly, and the display effect of the sample can be improved.In addition, since the heat of the light source can be dissipated from the heat radiation opening, deformation and discoloration of the sample due to the heat of the light source can be prevented. It has this excellent effect.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional side view of the main part, FIG. 2 is a front view of the whole, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a sample, and FIG. 4 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a third embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional side view of the main part, FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are shows the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and the eighth embodiment shows the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
The figure is a diagram equivalent to FIG. 6, and FIG. 9 is a diagram equivalent to FIG. 3. FIG. 10 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a conventional configuration. In the drawing, 11 is the main body, 14.15 is the display section, 16 is the sample, 23 is the heat radiation port, 25 is the fluorescent lamp (light source), 27.29
．． 31.35 are samples, and 28, 30° and 34.38 are heat radiation ports. Applicant Toshiba Corporation ML Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 1 8th side '1 1° Figure 10 b a

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1.In a device equipped with an exhibition section for displaying samples of sales products, the sample is made of a translucent material, a light source for illumination is provided inside the sample, and the sample is made of a transparent material. A vending machine characterized by forming a heat dissipation port.