JPH04268690A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a customer panel with the optimum operability and visibility of a user and preventing its interference to an adjacent object even when it is opened by vertically arranging a guide display part at nearly the eye position of an adult and arranging a value inserting part and a takeout port at the height of the elbow of an adult. CONSTITUTION:A customer panel 11 of an automatic vending machine 10 is formed by the upper half of the front face, and the highest part of the customer panel 11 makes a vertical surface. At this part, a guide display part 12 displaying the guidance items is arranged. This display part 12 is arranged corresponding to the height of horizontal eyes B of a component A. At the lower position of the guide display part 12, a selection switch 13 composed of plural post-collation push button switches selecting the boarding section is arranged. The operation surface of this selection switch 13 corresponds to the height of the chest of an adult A, and it is inclined so as to form a vertical surface corresponding to eyes C tilting the horizontal eyes B by 30 deg. downward.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine that dispenses items for sale by inserting coins and operating a selection switch, for example.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been an automatic ticket vending machine for selling station tickets as shown in FIG. This automatic ticket vending machine has a front customer service panel 40 formed in a vertical state, and this customer service panel 40
A guide display section 41 for displaying information is arranged at the upper position of the machine, a coin slot 42, a bill insertion/return slot 43, and a card insertion/return slot 44 are arranged at the lower part of the machine. Multiple selection switches 4 for selecting items for sale
5... are disposed, and a takeout port 46 for change and sales items is disposed at the lowest position. Further, the customer service panel 40 configured as described above has a hinge portion 47 formed on one side edge thereof so that internal maintenance and inspection management can be performed by opening and closing it laterally.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] When the customer service panel 40 is formed in this manner, if the guidance display section 41 is located at the eye level of an adult, the height is such that it is easy to confirm the guidance matters. The value input sections such as the coin insertion slot 42, bill insertion/return slot 43, and card insertion/return slot 44 that are operated by the customer are located at the chest level of an adult. In addition, it is necessary to turn on the selection switch 45.
Since it is located below the chest and on a vertical plane, it is difficult to see and operate, requiring bending over to operate it, and the arrangement of each operating element is by no means ideal. It was impossible. Moreover, customer service panel 4
0 opens and closes in the horizontal direction, so when a plurality of such automatic ticket vending machines are installed side by side, there is a problem that the open customer service panel 40 interferes with the adjacent vending machines.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine equipped with a customer service panel that provides optimal operability and visibility for customers, and that does not interfere with adjacent objects even when opened.

[0005].

[Means for Solving the Problems] This invention provides a customer service panel with a guidance display section for displaying guidance matters, a selection switch for selecting sales items, a value input section for inputting value, and an input section for displaying the input value. A vending machine, which is equipped with a value display section and an outlet for taking out goods to be sold and change, and sells goods by inserting value into the value inputting part and selecting the goods to be sold with a selection switch, wherein the guide display part is arranged vertically at approximately the eye level of the adult, the value input section and outlet are arranged at approximately the height of the adult's olecranon, and the selection switch is arranged vertically at approximately the eye level of the adult. The input value display section is arranged between the value input section and the selection switch, and the operation surface is inclined at an angle of about 30 degrees downward and forward from the vertical plane. is installed obliquely at an angle of approximately 50 degrees downward and forward from the vertical plane, and the upper edge of the customer service panel is pivotally connected to the main body so as to enable upward opening, and a gas damper is interposed between the customer service panel and the main body. It is characterized by being a vending machine.

[0006]

[Operations and effects of the invention] According to the vending machine of this invention,
The operation display is located at approximately eye level for adults, so it is the most visible position for passengers in a standing position. The ejector opening is located at approximately the level of an adult's olecranon, so there is no need to raise the hand to chest level, and by placing the arm in a horizontal natural position, the hand can be placed in the most convenient position for operation. Furthermore, to check the input value, if the customer tilts his/her head downward by 50 degrees, the input value display section will be positioned perpendicular to the customer's line of sight, making it easy to see. When the customer's horizontal line of sight is tilted downward by 30 degrees, it will be located on a plane perpendicular to the line of sight, making it easier to see and operate, and as a result, the customer's visibility across the entire customer service panel will be improved. , improves operability. Furthermore, since the customer service panel opens vertically, maintenance and inspection of the interior can be done without interfering with adjacent objects.Furthermore, a gas damper supports the opening of the customer service panel, resulting in high safety and work efficiency. will improve.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The drawing shows an automatic ticket vending machine that sells station tickets. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the customer service panel 11 of the automatic ticket vending machine 10 is formed in the upper half of the front surface, and the top of the customer service panel 11 is formed on a vertical surface. In this part, a guide display part 12 is arranged to display information such as whether tickets are on sale or canceled, ticket types sold, operating procedures, etc. It is arranged corresponding to the height position of line of sight B.

A selection switch 13 consisting of a plurality of rear-lit push-button switches for selecting a riding section is arranged at the bottom of the above-mentioned guidance display section 12. The above-mentioned guide display section is arranged so that the placement surface corresponds to the chest height position of adult A and is perpendicular to adult A's line of sight C, which is obtained by tilting the horizontal line of sight B downward by 30 degrees. The angle α from the vertical plane of 12 downward to the front is 30
It is formed by setting the slope at a degree.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, below the selection switches 13, there is a card insertion/return slot 14 for inserting and returning a valued card.
There is a bill insertion and return slot 15 for inserting and returning banknotes, a coin slot 16 for inserting coins, a ticket takeout slot 17 for taking out issued tickets at the bottom, and a change takeout slot (receiving tray) for taking out change when there is change. ) 18 are arranged, and each of these elements 14 to 18
They are arranged in clusters at a height of .

[0010] The arrangement surface of the coin slot 16 described above is suitable for adult A.
The guide display section 12 is formed so that it is inclined downwardly and forwardly by an angle β of 50 degrees from the vertical plane of the guide display section 12 so that it becomes a plane perpendicular to the line of sight E when the head is tilted downward by 50 degrees. There is.

[0011] Then, the coin slot 16 is opened on the above-mentioned inclined surface.
At the top, there is an amount display section 19 for displaying the amount of money inserted, a hand display 20 for displaying the coin denominations accepted for the inserted coins, and a display section 19 for inserting the card into the upper part of the card insertion/return slot 14 mentioned above. A hand display 21 for guiding, and furthermore,
A hand display 22 for displaying the banknote denominations that allow inserted banknotes is disposed above the banknote insertion/return slot 15 described above.

Note that hand indicators 23 and 24 are also arranged at the upper inclined positions of the ticket outlet 17 and the change outlet 18, respectively. In the figure, 25 is a counter. As shown in FIG. 6, the upper edge of the customer service panel 11 described above is pivotally connected to the main body 26 with a hinge part 27 so that the customer service panel 11 can be opened upward, and furthermore, the customer service panel 11 and A gas damper 28 is interposed between the main body 26 and the customer service panel 11 to keep it open. In addition, 29 in the figure is a locking mechanism of the customer service panel 11,
Lock and unlock using appropriate keys.

[0013] In the automatic ticket vending machine 10 configured as described above, since the customer service panel 11 is configured as described above, the information display section 12 is located at approximately the eye level of the adult A, so that it is difficult for the customer to stand. This is the position that is easiest to see in the sitting position, and also includes the card insertion/return slot 14 for inserting the value of coins, cards, etc., which takes the most time to operate, the bill insertion/return slot 15, the coin slot 16, and the slot for taking out tickets, change, etc. Since the mouths 17 and 18 are at approximately the height of the olecranon D of adult A, there is no need to raise the hands to chest level, and by placing the arms in a horizontal natural position,
The hands are in the most convenient position for operation, and the amount display section 19 for checking the amount to be deposited can be viewed directly in front of the line of sight E by tilting the head downward by 50 degrees, providing excellent visibility. Switch 13... sets the customer's horizontal line of sight B to 3
If it is tilted downward by 0 degrees, it will exist in a plane perpendicular to the line of sight C, making it easy to see and operate, and as a result, visibility and operability for customers will be improved throughout the customer service panel. . Furthermore, since the customer service panel 11 is opened vertically, even in the case of maintenance, the customer service panel 11
1 can work without interfering with adjacent objects, and the gas damper 28 supports the opening of the customer service panel 11.
High safety and improved work efficiency.

[0014] In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the value input section of the present invention corresponds to the card insertion return slot 14, bill insertion return slot 15, and coin insertion slot 16 of the embodiment, and is as follows. Similarly, the input value display section is the amount display section 1.
9, and the automatic vending machine corresponds to the automatic ticket vending machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an automatic ticket vending machine.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing how the automatic ticket vending machine is used.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the value input section.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a side view showing the customer service panel in an open state.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional automatic ticket vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10... Automatic ticket vending machine 11...Customer service panel 12...Guidance display section 13...Selection switch 14...Card insertion return slot 15...Banknote insertion and return slot 16...Coin slot 17...Ticket extraction port 18...Change outlet 19...Amount display section 27...Hinge part 28...Gas damper A...Adult person D...Elbow head

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A guidance display section for displaying information items on a customer service panel, a selection switch for selecting sales items, a value input section for inputting value, an input value display section for displaying the input value, sale items and change. The vending machine is equipped with an outlet for taking out items, and sells goods by inserting value into the value inputting part and selecting the goods to be sold with a selection switch, wherein the guide display part is placed at approximately eye level of an adult. the value insertion section and the output port are arranged at approximately the height of an adult's olecranon, and the selection switch is arranged between the guide display section and the value insertion section. , the operation surface is inclined downwardly and forwardly from the vertical plane at an angle of about 30 degrees, the input value display section is arranged between the value inputting section and the selection switch, and the display surface is inclined downwardly and forwardly from the vertical plane at about 30 degrees. The vending machine is tilted at 50 degrees, the upper edge of the customer service panel is pivoted to the main body so as to be opened upward, and a gas damper is interposed between the customer service panel and the main body.