JPH06123536A - Cart delivery type showcase - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To release a worker from harsh environment such as cold work, make cleaning of floors, devices, etc., easier, reduce labor of replacing and displaying work at a store and the like, and quickly supply articles of good quality at reasonable prices according to consumers' needs. CONSTITUTION:The title showcase comprises a cart 2 for storing and conveying articles 7, a stationary or movable type open showcase main body 1, a storing atmospheric air circulation auxiliary means 3 set on the aisle side of the main body 1, a storing atmospheric air generating means 4 set directly or indirectly to the main body, a storing atmospheric air circulating means 5 secured to the main body, and a storing atmospheric air controlling means 6 set directly or indirectly to the main body. The cart 2 can be easily carried in and out of the showcase main body 1 and, moreover, quality and the like of the articles 7 are maintained efficiently.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention sorts and ships products that require cold, warm or moisturizing, such as fresh foods, processed foods, chemical industrial products, and small-lot, large-lot products of large quantities of small items such as pharmaceuticals. Deliver and carry out single or mixed loading by type for large-scale retailers such as supermarkets and discount shops, wholesale / wholesale business, restaurant business, etc. The present invention relates to a dolly loading / unloading showcase.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Due to recent improvements in eating habits, diversification of tastes, etc., there are a wide variety of foods that must be stored in warehouses, and the storage temperature varies. In general, it is narrow and different depending on each drug, and in many cases it is necessary to store such a large variety of products in small amounts at all, and in the manufacturing industry, wholesale / wholesale industry, etc., it is huge. A large warehouse is required, the operating cost of itself is expensive, and the measures against dew condensation are expensive, and the cleaning required for hygiene management is difficult, and since it is cold work, it adversely affects the body and secures workers. There were many problems.

On the other hand, even in the case of large-scale retailers such as supermarkets, discount shops, and co-ops,
As consumer needs become more diversified, products have shorter cycles, and the shelf life is shortened, products are becoming cheaper and safer for consumers in a timely manner while maintaining freshness, flavor and taste. Although there is a pressing need to arrange them, especially for products directly purchased from manufacturers called discount products and sold at the store as they are in stock, especially for daily products such as milk and chilled products where freshness is a problem. However, since it takes time and labor to perform the transfer and the display work at the store, the cost becomes high, and there is a problem that the freshness, flavor, etc. are deteriorated. In addition, when cleaning the showcase related to hygiene management, it is necessary to temporarily carry out the displayed products and redisplay them after the cleaning is completed.In addition, the operating equipment of the showcase is installed at the bottom of the main body, There were also problems such as the difficulty of cleaning the equipment.

[0004]

Recently, an automatic storage warehouse for eliminating this has been considered, but the purchase cost, operation cost, and maintenance cost of the storage itself become expensive, and it is difficult to sort them. It is necessary to install a room, and it takes too much time to sort small items of various kinds and small items, and a front room is required for sorting. There are problems such as difficulty. Further, a method of sorting in an open type cold storage compartment partitioned by a door opening / closing mechanism as disclosed in JP-A-3-31102 has been considered, but in the case of such a method, opening / closing of the door A mechanical mechanism is required, and since there are many component configurations, there are many mechanical problems,
In addition, there is a problem that outside air enters at the time of opening and the air balance deteriorates, the cooling effect decreases, and it is difficult to take measures against dew condensation, and not only the equipment cost but also the operating cost becomes expensive, and it is difficult to change the layout.

Further, in large-scale retailers such as supermarkets, recently, the above-mentioned problems have been solved, and the merchandise sold by the consumer in the form of goods being delivered is cheap, and there is a sense of security that no additional processing is carried out and a special sale item. Since it tends to have the image that there is, it often takes the display selling method in the form of loading and unloading, and products that do not require cold storage, heat retention or moisture retention, or freshness and flavor are required, but they are planned to be sold out on the day. Only products, such as raw eggs and vegetables, are brought into the store together with the trolley and displayed and sold as they are, but products that need to maintain their freshness and flavor are transferred and displayed over time as before, with manual labor and time. It is carried out. However, there is a tendency that the number of items that can be directly delivered from manufacturers will increase, and the reduction of labor costs associated with relocation and display work has become an issue.

The present invention solves the above problems all at once, has a simple structure, is safe, has no trouble of cold work and transfer, and sorts products quickly while keeping the freshness and flavor as they are. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cart carry-in / carry-out showcase that can be displayed and sold as it is, after being decorated and decorated and transported to the store.

[0007]

The trolley loading / unloading type showcase of the present invention is conceived in order to achieve the above object, and in claim 1, a basket, a container, a shelf or A water tank type trolley, a fixed or movable open showcase body, a retractable, movable or detachable storage atmosphere circulation auxiliary means installed on the passage side of the body, directly fixed to the body, Alternatively, a storage atmosphere generating means indirectly installed via a connecting means, a storage atmosphere circulating means fixed to the main body, and a storage atmosphere directly fixed to the main body or indirectly installed via the connecting means And a control means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a basket for storing and transporting products,
Containers, shelves or water tank type trolleys, fixed or movable open showcase bodies, storage atmosphere generating means directly fixed to the body or indirectly installed through a connecting means, fixed to the body The storage atmosphere circulating means and the storage atmosphere control means directly fixed to the main body or indirectly installed via the connecting means.

According to claim 3, a basket for storing and transporting the products,
Containers, shelves or water tank type trolleys, fixed or movable open showcase bodies, storage atmosphere generating means directly fixed to the body or indirectly installed through a connecting means, and directly to the body Storage atmosphere control means fixedly attached or indirectly installed via a connecting means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the structure of the first or second aspect, the data display means for displaying data necessary for the work is fixed to, attached to or adjacent to the showcase body.

[0011]

According to the showcase of the above claim 1, first, the storage atmosphere circulation assisting means, the storage atmosphere circulation means or a part of the open showcase main body is temporarily removed from the access path of the truck, and the truck is installed in the open showcase main body. Carry it into a predetermined truck storage area, restore the storage atmosphere circulation auxiliary means or storage atmosphere circulation means or part of the open showcase body to the truck access path, and store the cart for storing the goods in the open showcase body Located in the atmosphere, the storage atmosphere generation means generates the storage atmosphere, and the storage atmosphere circulation auxiliary means and the storage atmosphere circulation means form a layer of the storage atmosphere on the surface of the product, shut off the product from the outside air, and store the atmosphere. The state is maintained by the control means.

According to the showcase of claim 2, first, the storage atmosphere circulating means is temporarily removed from the trolley approach path, the trolley is carried into a predetermined trolley storage area in the open showcase body, and stored in the trolley approach path. After returning the atmosphere circulation means, the cart containing the product is located in the predetermined storage atmosphere inside the open showcase body, the storage atmosphere generation means generates the storage atmosphere, and the storage atmosphere circulation means stores it on the surface of the product. An atmosphere layer is formed, the product is shielded from the outside air, and the state is maintained by the storage atmosphere control means.

According to the third aspect of the showcase, the trolley is carried into a predetermined trolley storage area in the open showcase body, and the trolley storing the goods is placed in a predetermined storage atmosphere in the open showcase body. The storage atmosphere generating means generates the storage atmosphere, forms a layer of the storage atmosphere on the surface of the product, shields the product from the outside air, and maintains the state by the storage atmosphere control means.

According to the showcase of claim 4, the data required for the work is displayed on the display means, and the trolley is placed in a predetermined trolley storage area in the open showcase main body of claim 1 or 2. And the work is supported by the work support means used for the work.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a side view showing a trolley loading / unloading type showcase in which the cool air generator according to the first aspect of the present invention is installed in the upper portion of the showcase main body. Explaining with reference to FIG. 1, first, the storage atmosphere rectifying plate 3 from the trolley approach path
Is temporarily removed, the trolley 2 is carried into a predetermined trolley storage area in the open showcase body 1, the storage atmosphere rectifying plate 3 is returned to the trolley approach path, and the trolley 2 is moved to the inside of the open showcase body 1. When in the predetermined storage atmosphere, the storage atmosphere generation device 4 generates the storage atmosphere 8, and the storage atmosphere rectifying plate 3 and the storage atmosphere circulation device 5 form a storage atmosphere layer on the surface of the product 7 in the carriage. The commodity 7 is shielded from the outside air, and the storage atmosphere control device 6 maintains the state.

FIG. 2 is an invention according to claim 2, which is a trolley loading / unloading showcase through which a trolley can pass, and which uses the access floor type circulation duct to provide the storage atmosphere rectifying plate as an atmosphere circulation assisting means. It is a showcase that is no longer needed. For example, in the case of using an air curtain, the blown out cool air 8 is collected from the floor access floor intake port 9 directly below, and returns to the cool air generator via the circulation duct on the inner side surface of the showcase body, and is cooled there again. It is ejected from an air curtain outlet (not shown).

The embodiment of claim 3 (not shown because only the storage atmosphere circulating means shown in FIG. 2 is removed) will be described with reference to FIG. Carry it into a predetermined truck storage area inside, and cool the ambient air with a sufficiently cooled cooler pack, dry ice, etc. that generates cold air directly above the truck 2, and the cold air flow 8 drops, and the truck immediately below it. A storage atmosphere layer is formed on the product 7 in 2 to shield the product from the outside air. The cold air is disposable and is not circulated.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a portable trolley carry-in / out type showcase for konjac, tofu, live fish, etc. The caster wheel is attached to the bottom of the showcase body 1 so that the showcase can be moved and installed. 10 has a fixed structure. The carrying-in / out method is as described in FIG. 1 above. Instead of the caster wheel 10, forks, sliding means or similar means are also conceivable.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a dolly loading / unloading type showcase in which the display according to claim 4 is fixed to the upper part of the showcase body, and the dolly can be loaded and unloaded from the front. Explaining with reference to FIG. 4, the data necessary for the work is displayed on the display 12 fixed to the upper part of the showcase body 1, and the dolly 2 arranged in a predetermined yard of the open showcase body 1 and the work described above. The above-mentioned work is supported by the work support means (not shown) used for the above. As an application example, a showcase having a structure in which the carriage 2 can be carried in and out from the side can be considered.

As one embodiment of the present invention, as a sorting data display device, a sorting support device as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 270714, etc., that is, without sorting while looking at slips as in the conventional case, In other words, by using a device that can sort paper-less specified products mechanically by putting them in and out, in the shipping and sorting work in the manufacturing industry, wholesale / wholesale industry, etc. Preventing mistaken work due to slips, reducing worker's concentration and fatigue, shortening sorting and shipping time, etc., and reducing the labor required for confirmation of arrival, display, pricing and inventory confirmation at retail stores. Although we are working on it, inventory replenishment and store management can be done by automatically calculating the total of product lineups and sales results of products that sell well by using a point of sale (POS) system etc. Or the like can also be carried out every day. A commercially available sorting data display device may be used instead of the above sorting support device.

[0021]

According to the trolley loading / unloading type showcase of the present invention, the trolley in which the goods are stored can be loaded / unloaded into / from a predetermined trolley storage area in the open showcase. Freed from cold work, floors and equipment can be easily cleaned, initial costs and running costs at shipping and sorting areas can be reduced, layouts can be changed easily, and the labor required for product transfer and display at stores etc. It is possible to reduce consumer costs, reduce product costs, reduce distribution costs by simplifying distribution channels, etc., and make it easier for manufacturers to directly deliver products to stores. The practical effects such as the ability to quickly supply inexpensive and safe products while maintaining the quality according to the above are great.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a cart carry-in / out type showcase in which a cool air generator and a cool air controller are installed on an upper portion of a showcase main body.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a trolley loading / unloading type showcase through which a trolley can pass.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a mobile trolley loading / unloading type showcase.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a trolley loading / unloading type showcase having a structure in which a display is fixed to the upper portion of the main body of the showcase and the trolley can be loaded / unloaded from the front.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Showcase main body 2 Car 3 Cold air rectifying plate 4 Cold air generator 5 Cold air circulation device 6 Cold air control device 7 Product 8 Cold air flow 10 Caster wheel 11 Water 12 Indicator

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A trolley for storing and transporting goods, a fixed or movable open showcase body, a retractable, mobile or detachable storage atmosphere circulation assisting means installed on the passage side of the body, A storage atmosphere generating means fixed directly or indirectly to the main body, a storage atmosphere circulation means fixed to the main body, and a storage atmosphere control means fixed directly or indirectly to the main body, Carry-in / carry-out showcase. 2. A dolly for storing and carrying goods, a fixed or movable open showcase body, a storage atmosphere generating means directly or indirectly fixed to the main body, and a storage atmosphere circulation means fixed to the main body. And a carrying-in / out type showcase comprising a storage atmosphere control means fixed directly or indirectly to the main body. 3. A dolly for storing and carrying goods, a fixed or movable open showcase body, a storage atmosphere generating means directly or indirectly fixed to the main body, and a direct or indirect fixation to the main body. A dolly loading / unloading showcase, which is provided with a storage atmosphere control means. 4. The data display means for displaying data necessary for work is fixed, attached or attached to the main body of the showcase as claimed in claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3. Carry-in / carry-out showcase described.