JPH0741680U - Vending machine product display - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a product display of a vending machine that can secure a wide space without obstruction between the front of the back plate and the sample shelf without hindering the installation of product samples. The purpose is to [Composition] A product of the vending machine 1 provided on the main door 2 of the vending machine 1 and provided with a sample shelf 25 for placing the product sample 24 between the back plate 23 and the front panel 22 of the main door 2. In the display 4, the sample shelf 25 is supported by the peripheral edge of the back plate 23 while being separated from the back plate 23 of the main door 2.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a product display of a vending machine that constitutes a signboard and displays product samples and the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As a product display of this type of vending machine, for example, one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-161593 is known. This product display is configured between the front panel of the main door and the back plate, that is, in the pocket of the main door. Inside the product display, there is a sample shelf for displaying product samples and a fluorescent light that illuminates the product samples. The lamps are horizontally arranged with a gap above and below. A signboard panel is attached to the front of the back plate, located between the sample shelf and the fluorescent lamp. The signboard panel is provided along with the front surface of the back plate, and is guided by the sample shelf and the fixed plate of the fluorescent lamp so that it can be inserted and removed in the left and right directions. That is, the signboard panel can be replaced as needed.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, in vending machines, the back plate of the main door and the signboard are generally used, and various harnesses such as selection buttons and fluorescent lights are hidden in a part of the sample shelf so that they cannot be seen from the outside. I am running around. Similarly, the fixing screws for various parts attached to the back side of the back plate are also hidden on the sample shelf. Therefore, in the above conventional product display, a space such as a harness can be secured in the gap between the signboard panel and the back plate, but this space is also limited to the space between the fluorescent lamp and the sample shelf, so There were restrictions on the wiring space and the place of beating.

Further, in the conventional product display, when the signboard panel itself is dirty or when the product is changed, the signboard panel can be easily replaced. For example, when there are a plurality of sample shelves. However, it was necessary to provide as many signboard panels as the number of steps when exchanging, which became complicated. In addition, the signboard panel is constructed so that it can be inserted and removed in the left-right direction and is supported by the sample shelf.Therefore, if the signboard panel itself is made of a material with weak stiffness, it will be distorted by the heat of the fluorescent lamp. There is a risk that the appeal of the product display may be impaired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has a large space without obstacles between the front surface of the back plate and the sample shelf without hindering the installation of the product sample. The aim is to provide a product display for vending machines that can secure the product.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the product display of the present invention is provided on the main door of a vending machine, and is provided with a sample shelf for placing product samples between the back plate of the main door and the front panel. In the product display of the machine, the sample shelf is characterized by being supported on the peripheral edge of the back plate in a state of being separated from the back plate of the main door.

In this case, the sample shelf is horizontally arranged and fixed to both left and right edges of the back plate, and the signboard panel is detachable so as to face the gap between the sample shelf and the back plate. It is preferable that it is hung at.

[0008]

[Action]

 According to the product display of the vending machine of the present invention, the sample shelf in the product display is supported by the peripheral portion of the back plate of the main door in a state of being separated from the back plate of the main door. A large space can be secured between the plate and the sample shelf with a small depth but no obstacles.

In this case, if the sample shelves are horizontally arranged and fixed to both left and right edges of the back plate, there is no obstacle in the vertical direction between the back plate of the main door and the sample shelves. A wide space can be secured. If the signboard panel is removably hung in this space, the signboard panel can be composed of one piece covering the entire area of the product display, and can be replaced appropriately. Moreover, the signboard panel forms a space that cannot be seen from the outside in the entire area of the product display, and can accommodate other replacement signboard panels and can be freely arranged with the harness and screws hidden. Can be installed.

[0010]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, a case where the product display according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a vending machine for selling canned beverages such as coffee and cola will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the vending machine. As shown in FIG. 1, a display section which is an upper product display with a customer service section 3 in front of a main door 2 of the vending machine 1. 4 and a lower illumination unit 5 are configured. From the right side of the drawing, the customer service section 3 is provided with a coin slot 6, a return lever 7, a cash indicator 8, various increase buttons 9 such as sugar and cream, and a door knob 10. In addition, a merchandise selling port 11 is arranged at the center of the lighting unit 5, and a coin return port 12 is arranged at the lower right.

In the display unit 4, a transparent panel (front panel) 22 is fixed to the front side of the door frame 21, and a back plate 23 of the main door 2 is attached to the back side thereof so as to be openable and closable (see FIG. 2). . In the space between the transparent panel 22 and the back plate 23, that is, inside the display section 4, the product samples 24 are placed in three stages.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, inside the display unit 4, three levels of sample shelves 25, 25, 25 for placing the product samples 24 in three levels are arranged horizontally. Further, three sub-frames 27, 27 for mounting the selection buttons 26 are arranged corresponding to the sample shelves 25 at equal intervals in the vertical direction. Each sub-frame 27 is formed in a U-shape in cross section, and is attached to the mounting plate 28 of the selection button 26 so as to sandwich the transparent panel 22. A sub-panel 29 for displaying the price of the product is attached to the upper part of the sub-frame 27, and the price display of the sub-panel 29 is arranged so as to correspond to each product sample 24 together with the selection button 26. (See Figure 1).

In this case, the subframe 27 and the selection button 26 are attached to the transparent panel 22, and the sample shelf 25 is attached to the back plate 23. When the back plate 23 is opened, the transparent panel 22 of the transparent panel 22 is opened. Cleaning and installation (replacement) of the product sample 24 can be easily performed.

Each of the sample shelves 25 is formed in a box shape, and in a state in which there is a gap between the sample shelves 25 and the back plate 23, the support arms 25 a, 25 a at both ends of the sample shelves 25 support and support the back plate 23 on both side edges. It is fixed. A set hole 30 for fitting the product sample 24 is formed on the upper surface of the sample shelf 25, and a fluorescent lamp 31 for illuminating the product sample 24 is provided inside. Further, the observation panel 32 is attached between the sample shelf 25 and the back plate 23.

The signboard panel 32 is formed of a thin plate such as a synthetic resin, and has a manufacturer name, a product name, etc. printed on the surface. The signboard panel 32 is attached detachably from above by using the support arms 25a, 25a at both ends of each sample shelf 25 as guides, and covers the front surface of the back plate 23 over the entire area of the display unit 4. It has become.

The signboard panel 32 engages with a pair of support pins 33, 33 fixed to the front surface of the upper end of the back plate 23 at the upper part, and is suspended from the support pins 33 along the back plate 23. As shown in FIG. 5, a pair of engagement holes 34, 34 that engage with the support pins 33 are provided in the upper portion of the signboard panel 32. Each engagement hole 34 is a head of the support pin 33. The large-diameter portion through which is inserted and the small-diameter portion that follows it are formed in a keyhole shape. That is, the signboard panel 32 is suspended from the support pins 33 in a detachable manner, and can be easily attached and detached by opening the back plate 23. Reference numeral 35 in FIG. 4 is a fluorescent lamp that illuminates the entire area inside the display unit 4.

FIG. 6 shows a modification for effectively utilizing the space for the signboard panel 32 between the sample shelf 25 and the back plate 23. As shown in the figure, in this space, in addition to the used signboard panel 32, several replacement signboard panels 32, 32 are accommodated, and in addition, a harness 36 for fluorescent lamps and selection buttons is accommodated. ing. Furthermore, a fixed screw 38 such as a component 37 attached to the back surface of the back plate 23 is housed in this space.

As described above, since the sample shelf 25 is separated from the front surface of the back plate 23, the sample shelf 25 and the back plate 23 are supported by the both side edges of the back plate 23 at both ends. It is possible to form a wide space without any obstacle in the up and down direction. By using this space to hang the signboard panel 32 detachably, the signboard panel 32 can be appropriately replaced according to the product, and when the signboard panel 32 becomes dirty. Can be removed and cleaned or replaced as appropriate. Further, a replacement signboard panel 32, a harness 36, and the like can be provided between the signboard panel 32 and the back plate 23 so as to be hidden by the signboard panel 32. Further, since the signboard panel 32 is provided so as to be hung, even if the signboard panel 32 is made of a thin and firm material, the signboard panel 32 is installed without distortion, that is, without impairing the appeal. be able to.

In this embodiment, since the sample shelf is formed to be long in the lateral direction, the sample shelf is supported by the side edges of the back plate at the left and right ends. In the case where the sample shelf is elongated in the vertical direction, the sample shelf may be supported at the upper and lower edges on the upper and lower edges of the back plate, and the signboard panel may be inserted from the left and right directions.

[0020]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the product display of the present invention, the sample shelf is supported on the peripheral portion of the back plate in a state of being separated from the back plate of the main door, which hinders the installation of the product sample. This has the effect of ensuring a large space without obstruction between the front surface of the back plate and the sample shelf without causing damage.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a vending machine to which a product display according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the display unit with the back plate opened.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a display unit.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a mounted state of a signboard panel.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a modified example of the display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Vending Machine 2 Main Door 4 Display Part 22 Transparent Panel 23 Back Plate 24 Product Sample 25 Sample Shelf 25a Support Arm Part 32 Signboard Panel 33 Support Pin 34 Engagement Hole

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A product display of a vending machine, comprising a sample shelf provided on a main door of the vending machine and provided between a back plate of the main door and a front panel to decorate the product sample. The product display of a vending machine, wherein the shelf is supported by a peripheral portion of the back plate in a state of being separated from the back plate of the main door. 2. The sample shelf is horizontally arranged and fixed to the left and right side edges of the back plate, and faces the gap between the sample shelf and the back plate to form a signboard panel. The device is hung in a detachable manner.
Product display of vending machine described in.