JPH04128378U - vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To allow users to have multiple surfaces available for purchase and to be able to see through the interior. [Configuration] Two opposing sides 2 and 3 of cabinet 1
By providing sales operation sections 21 and 31 respectively in the sales operation sections 21 and 31, providing one common control device 9 for both sales operation sections 21 and 31, and making the cabinet provided next to both sales operation sections 21 and 31 transparent at least, The product storages 4 and 5 can be seen through.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a vending machine that sells various products in an unmanned manner.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Product sales operations are released by inserting coins or their substitutes. In vending machines, one side or front of the cabinet is usually A money slot, a product selection button, a product exit, etc. are provided on the sales operation surface, and the other side is All surfaces are covered with opaque material so that the interior cannot be seen through, and users are required to Products can only be purchased from the front. In such vending machines Because a user can only use one side, it is difficult for other users to purchase the product. You have to wait while you are waiting, and you cannot see product samples in the advertising display area. Since you cannot see the product itself even if you buy it, the expiration date is especially limited, especially for foods and drinks. In some cases, it is impossible to confirm this, and it is up to the vending machine administrator to do so. However, since you cannot see through the inside, you can check the inventory status of the product, the need for maintenance and inspection, etc. To do so, you have to open the vending machine each time.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

The purpose of this invention is to have multiple surfaces that can be used by the user, as well as a way to see through the inside. Our goal is to provide you with a vending machine that will get you started.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, in this invention, a vending machine cabinet is One sales operation section is provided on each of the two facing sides, and one is common to both sales operation sections. and a control device for storing goods in a cabinet having at least both sales operation parts. The two sides, which are storage areas, are transparent.

[0005]

[Effect] In this invention, by using sales operation parts provided on two opposing sides, Users can now purchase products from either side, and automatic The inside of the vending machine can be seen from two sides of the transparent cabinet. .

[0006]

【Example】

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a front view, Figure 2 is a rear view, FIG. 3 is a left side view, and FIG. 4 is a right side view.

[0007] In the figure, 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped vending machine cabinet, with two facing each other. Sales operation units 21 and 31 are provided laterally on the sides 2 and 3, respectively, and the sales operation units 21 is a product selection button 22, a coin slot 23, a refund lever 24, a refund slot 25, and a sales The operation section 31 similarly includes a product selection button 32, a coin slot 33, a refund lever 34, and a refund slot. It has 35. The cabinet that covers the product storage areas 4 and 5 on sides 2 and 3 is Both are made of a transparent material such as glass or plastic and have opening/closing doors. It is designed so that the interior can be seen through, and product storage compartments 4 and 5 provided inside, such as cans, etc. Vertical columns used for storing beverages can be seen. In the example shown, the vertical column is 4. Arranged in columns. Product outlet ports 26 and 36 are provided at the bottom of surfaces 2 and 3, respectively. It is. The two opposing sides 6 and 7 other than surfaces 2 and 3 are also covered with transparent material. From the surface 6, you can see the coin mech 8, control device 9, etc. installed inside. From the surface 7, the sides of the product storages 4 and 5 can be seen. Coin Mech 8 is sold on both sides. Connected to coin slots 23, 33 and refund slots 25, 35 of selling operation units 21, 31, respectively. The product storage warehouses 4 and 5 are connected to the product delivery ports 26 and 36, respectively. Ru.

[0008] The lower part 10 of the cabinet 1 contains products such as circulation fans, condensers, heaters, etc. Cooling or heating equipment is stored, and the installation bolts 11 and casters are installed at the bottom. 12 is provided.

[0009] Next, the operation of the vending machine according to the present invention will be explained.

0010 The user stands in front of the side 2 or 3 where the sales operation section 21 or 31 is installed. , directly view the products stored in the internal product storage 4 or 5 and select the product you want to purchase. select. In the example in the figure, each of the four vertical columns is filled with the same type of product, such as canned drinks. It is filled. Insert a coin into the coin slot 23 or 33 and check the selected product. Operate the product selection button 22 or 23 corresponding to the column. The inserted coin is carp A sales signal is sent from the common control device 9 to the product selection button on the input side. When , one product is ejected from the bottom end of the selected column, and the product is ejected from the product outlet 26. Or it will be carried out on 36th. If change is required, it will be paid out to refund slot 25 or 35. .

[0011] In the example above, all four sides of the cabinet were made transparent, but surface 6 was made transparent. If it is not desirable for each device to be visible, it can be made opaque. The surface on which the sales operation section is provided may be made transparent so that the product can be seen.

0012 Product replenishment and internal maintenance and inspection can be performed by opening sides 2 and 3. Wear.

[0013]

[Effect of the idea]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. At least two sides of the cabinet are transparent, allowing you to see through the products inside. Therefore, it is highly appealing to users, who can directly see the product itself and understand the product. You can make accurate selection decisions by checking the expiry date and other various indications attached to products. can. Since there are two aspects in which users can perform purchase operations, waiting time can be reduced even when there are many users. becomes shorter and attracts more customers. Since the inside of the cabinet can be seen through, management can check maintenance and product sales status. This makes it easier to confirm. Since there are two sales surfaces, the installation space can be used effectively. . Reduces manufacturing costs because only one control device is required even though there are two sales sides can do.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Vending machine cabinet 2,3 Transparent side 21, 31 Sales operation department 4, 5 Product storage

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A product in a cabinet comprising vending operation sections respectively provided on two opposing sides of a vending machine cabinet and one control device common to both vending operation sections, and having at least both vending operation sections. A vending machine characterized by having two transparent storage sides.