JPH02217993A - Front structure of automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain an effective layout by providing the machine with a button specifying means for specifying a selection button for selecting a commodity to be displayed on a commodity display part to be a front side by the rotation of samples out of plural kinds of commodity display parts. CONSTITUTION:The samples 2 are rotated by a driving means A and commodity display is executed by the front side commodity display part out of plural kinds of commodity display parts D1, D2 formed around each sample 2. When a user wants to select the displayed commodity, the user can select the required commodity by using a commodity selection buttons 4 or 5 specified by the button specifying means B. Consequently, many kinds of commodity display can be attained by using the small number of sample racks and a space allocated to respective parts other than the sample racks can be relatively expanded, so that an effective layout can be obtained.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to the front structure of a vending machine, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a front structure of a vending machine. The present invention relates to a front structure of a vending machine in which a product selection button to be operated when selecting a product shown in this sample is provided in correspondence with the display position of the sample.

[Conventional technology]

In conventional vending machines, when the number of samples displayed at the front of the machine is too large to fit on one sample shelf, multiple sample shelves are installed so that all the samples can fit. All the samples are stored in the sample shelves of the tiers, and the product selection buttons are arranged in multiple tiers so as to correspond to the sample shelves of the plurality of tiers (usually provided under each sample shelf). It was boat fishing.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, the upper limit of the size of a vending machine is set for the convenience of the vending machine manager (product seller) and its user (product purchaser), and it cannot be increased without limit. If the sample shelf is provided in multiple stages at the front of the vending machine as described above, the sample shelf other than the product outlet, money handling device, display device, etc. that should be placed at the front of the vending machine There was a problem in that the amount of space that should be allocated to each part of the system was reduced, making it difficult to create an effective layout.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a front structure of a vending machine that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve the problem]

The front structure of a vending machine according to the present invention is the front structure of a vending machine having the above-mentioned configuration, which is provided with a driving means for rotating the sample, and displays a plurality of products on the circumferential surface of the sample. The product display section is divided into different types of product display sections, and a selection button for selecting a product to be displayed on the front side product display section by rotating the sample among the multiple types of product display sections is added to the product display section. It is characterized in that it is provided with a button specifying means for specifying it in correspondence with the section.

[For production]

When the front structure of the vending machine is configured as described above, the sample is rotated by the driving means, and the product is displayed on the front side among the plurality of product display parts on the circumferential surface. It will be done. When the user wishes to select the displayed product, the user can select the desired product using the product selection button specified by the button specifying means.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, when using the front structure of the vending machine according to the present invention, it is possible to display a large number of products on a sample shelf with fewer shelves than in the past. It requires less compared to . As a result, a relatively large amount of space can be allocated to parts other than the sample shelf, such as the product outlet, money handling device, and display device, which should be placed at the front of the vending machine, making it possible to create an effective layout. become.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, (1) shows the door body forming the front structure of the vending machine according to the present invention, and this door body (
1) is attached to the main body of the vending machine, which consists of a product storage section, a product delivery section, etc., so as to be openable and closable.

The door body (1) has a sample shelf (made of transparent plastic) on which a plurality of samples (2) are displayed in rows.
3) is placed on top, and the sample (2) is placed below it.
) A first product selection button (4) and a second product selection button (5) are arranged vertically adjacent to each other in two rows in a state corresponding to the display position of the product selection button (6) and a money processing device below. (7) are arranged in parallel, and a display device (8) is arranged further below. In addition, the first product selection button (4) and the second product selection button (5) include:
On the right side when viewed from the front, a first indicator lamp (9) and a second indicator lamp (10) are provided as button specifying means (B), which will be described later.
) are the first product selection buttons (4) that they specify.
) and the second product selection button (5).

Specifically, the samples (2) displayed in the sample shelf (3) are each placed on a turntable (11), and this turntable (11) is connected to a motor (12). are supported by rotary shafts (14) which are simultaneously rotatable by a rotary linkage mechanism (13) to which driving force is applied via a rotary plate (15).
The rotational force of the motor (I2) is transmitted to the rotating shaft (14) via the rotating plate (15) and the rotating link mechanism (13), and as the rotating shaft (14) rotates in conjunction, the sample ( 2) is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the turntable (11). In other words, the sample (2) on the turntable (11) is connected to the motor (12), the rotary plate (15), and the rotary link mechanism (13).
) and a rotating shaft (14) as main elements.
) so that they rotate simultaneously. Then, the product display section CDI), (D2) described below
It is designed to temporarily stop with one of the two facing forward.

Two types of product display parts (D, ) and (D2) are printed on the circumferential surface of the sample (2), which is divided into halves. And these product display parts (D,), (D
2) to specify the product selection button (4 or 5) for selecting the product to be displayed on the product display section (D or D2) on the front side by rotating the sample (2); The first instruction lamp (
9) and the second indicator lamp (10) are provided as described above, but the lamp lighting command to these indicator lamps (9) and (10) is given by a part of the periphery of the rotary plate (15). Based on actuating either the protruding piece (16) attached in a protruding state, or the two limit switches (17) and (18) fixedly installed at appropriate positions 1800 degrees apart on its orbit. It is designed to be emitted.

That is, the limit switch (17 or 18) is activated when one of the two types of product display parts (DI), (n2) on the circumferential surface of the sample (2) is located on the front side.
) The indicator lamp (9
) or (10) will light up. Note that the lighting time is partially set to match the rotation stop time of the sample (2) (for example, about 10 seconds). Then, in accordance with this lighting time, the sample (2) stops rotating as described above, and then starts rotating further (it may also rotate in the reverse direction).

When the front structure of the vending machine is configured as described above, the sample (2) is rotated by the driving means (A), and a plurality of types of product display parts (DI), (D,
), the product is displayed on the front side.

Then, when the user wants to select the displayed product, the user selects the desired product using the product selection button (4 or 5) specified by the button specifying means (B). Can be done.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the button specifying means (B)
Indication lamps (9) and (10) were provided on the sides of the product selection buttons (4) and (5), but the product selection buttons (4) and (5) themselves were connected to the limit switch (1).
7), to light up based on the signal of (18),
The flashing devices of the product selection buttons (4) and (5) may be used as the button specifying means (B).

Furthermore, the product selection buttons (4) and (5) may be arranged in one row instead of in two rows, upper and lower, as in the above embodiment. That is, below each sample (2),
It is also possible to consider an embodiment in which two product selection buttons (4) and (5) are arranged side by side.

Furthermore, three types of product display sections can be provided on the circumferential surface of the sample (2). In this case, the product selection button (
4), (5) and the indicator lamp (9).

(10) and the limit switch (17), (18)
Three sets of each member corresponding to the above are also required.

Further, a driving means (A) for rotating the sample (2);
The mechanism is not limited to the above-mentioned mechanism; for example, a structure in which the rotating shaft of the turntable (11) is rotated in conjunction with a timing belt may also be considered.

Incidentally, although reference numerals are written in the claims section for convenient comparison with the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the front structure of a vending machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main parts thereof. (2)...Sample, (3)...Sample shelf, (4), (5)...Product selection button,
(A)... Drive means, (B)... Button specifying means, (Dl), (D2)... Product display section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A product in which a plurality of samples (2) with products displayed on the periphery are displayed on a sample shelf (3), and the product is operated when selecting the product shown in the sample (2). A front structure of a vending machine in which selection buttons (4) and (5) are provided corresponding to the sample (2), and a drive means (A) for rotating the sample (2) is provided, The product display on the circumferential surface of sample (2) is divided into multiple types of product display areas (D_1) and (D_2), and among these multiple types of product display areas (D_1) and (D_2), the Click the product selection button (4 or 5) for selecting the product to be displayed on the product display section (D_1 or D_2) on the front side by rotating the sample (2).
A front structure of a vending machine provided with a button specifying means (B) for specifying in correspondence with D_1 or D_2).