JPH08182586A - Vending machine for beverage housed in container - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To reduce shock occurring between containers by providing a showcase with door and a slide case housed in the showcase and providing an opening/ closing gate and a tray with take-out function arranged in multiple stages in the vertical direction and installed in plural lines in the horizontal direction in the slide case. CONSTITUTION: This machine is equipped with a showcase 2 with door to sell by exhibiting a beverage housed in container 1 such as a can, a bottle, and the slide case 3. A tray 5 with take-out function which houses the container 1 arranged in the direction P for take-out in an inclined and held state via an inclined surface 4 is arranged in the multiple stages in the vertical direction and also, in the plural lines in the horizontal direction. Each tray 5 is equipped with a gate 7 which forms an output port by an opening operation, while, maintains the inclined and held state by a closing operation, and a take-out means containing a stopper plate 8 which slides the container 1 at the foremost line to the output port interlocking with the opening operation of the gate 7 and stops the sliding of the following container 1 until the gate 7 returns to the closing operation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container-beverage vending machine for displaying and selling beverages in containers such as cans and bottles.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional vending machine of this type, for example, a beverage container is laid horizontally in a spiral passage provided on the back side inside the main body to store a drop container group. Although a vending machine such as a serpentine type or a vertical type that stores the container group vertically is used, since there is a lot of impact between the containers at the time of replenishment, the glass bottle container is broken. Accidents frequently occur in which the container of the can is deformed, or the weight or impact of the container group damages the discharge (removal) or storage function of the container. Since the container is stored in the spiral passage, the storage structure becomes large. In addition, inside the convenience store, there will be a showcase type indoor vending machine (with cooling or heating function) that opens the front door and takes out the containers of each type displayed and sold from the horizontal shelf. However, it is hard to say that the products of all varieties are always lined up in the front row of the shelves, and depending on the variety, they are often displayed separately. There is also a risk of taking it out. Moreover, it is not easy to maintain a system that allows you to sell from the container that you put in first, so that you can sell the container that has just been put in the vending machine before it cools down or before it warms up to stabilize the quality at the time of sale. Difficult to maintain.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to prevent a beverage container such as a can or a bottle from being damaged, and to easily identify the container type without making a mistake. An object is to provide a vending machine for packaged beverages that can stably maintain the quality at the time of sale.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a container-beverage vending machine of the present invention includes a showcase with a door for displaying and selling container-beverages such as cans and bottles, and this show. And a slide case that is stored in the case so that the slide case has an inclined surface that inclines lower toward the door side with respect to the take-out direction of the beverage-containing container, and is aligned in the take-out direction. A plurality of trays with a take-out function for accommodating a plurality of beverage-containing containers in a tilted / holding state via the inclined surface are provided in a vertical direction, and,
A plurality of trays that are arranged side by side in the lateral direction, and further, each of the trays with an extraction function forms an outlet when the opening operation is performed, and an openable and closable gate that maintains the tilted / holding state when the closing operation is performed, and the opening In tandem with the operation, slide only the front row beverage-containing containers from the tilted / holding state to the outlet,
And a take-out means including a stopper blade capable of stopping the subsequent sliding of the remaining beverage container to the gate side until the gate returns to the closing operation.

[0005]

[Function] The plurality of containers can be stored in a tilted / holding state only by aligning the plurality of containers in a tray with a discharging function having a sloped surface which is inclined lower as it goes to the door side with respect to the extraction direction of the beverage-containing containers. Therefore, the impact between the containers can be reduced as compared with the conventional configuration such as the serpentine type or the vertical type in which the impact between the containers is large at the time of refilling. Further, it is possible to avoid an accident in which the discharge and storage functions of the container are damaged due to the weight and impact of the container group. Further, the passage of the container at the time of refilling has a simple structure only having the inclined surface in the take-out direction, as compared with a complicated structure such as a spiral passage, and the container is placed on the inclined surface. Since the containers are arranged and stored, the storage structure of the container can be made small, and the space of the showcase can be saved.

Since the slide case is stored in the showcase, and the slide case is provided with a tray having a take-out function, the containers can always be aligned and displayed at the front row of the shelf. Since multiple rows are arranged side by side in the lateral direction, many types of containers can be displayed on the front row of the shelf. Therefore, the product can be taken out without mistake. Moreover, since the trays with take-out function are arranged in multiple rows in the vertical direction, many popular products can be set in a position where they can be easily seen, and many types of containers other than popular products can also be set in the vertical direction.

Further, the tray with the take-out function is provided with a gate,
Since each tray with a take-out function is equipped with a take-out means including a stopper blade, only the container in the front row can be slid to the outlet from the tilted / holding state, and the rest of the following containers are taken out at the take-out port. Because it does not come out,
You can remove the containers one by one.

Moreover, since the tray having the take-out function accommodates the container in a tilted / holding state via the inclined surface, at the time of replenishing the container, from the empty inclined surface at the rear of the tray having the take-out function, By simply replenishing the empty number of containers from the back side of the trays with the ejection function, it becomes possible to sequentially sell the containers that are put in first, that is, the containers in the front row in each tray with the ejection function. Therefore,
There is no longer a need to sell a freshly-filled container without cooling it, or a freshly-filled container without being warmed, and it is possible to sell products that are always kept at an appropriate temperature.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereby. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the present invention in which a stopper blade is arranged above a tray having an ejecting function. 1 to 6, an automatic vending machine S for beverages in a container stores a showcase 2 with a door 2a for displaying and selling beverages in a container 1 such as cans and bottles, and stores it in the showcase so that the beverage can be put in and out. The slide case 3 has a slanted surface 4 that inclines toward the door 2a side with respect to the take-out direction (P direction) of the beverage-containing container 1, and has a slanted surface in the take-out direction P. A tray 5 with a take-out function for accommodating a plurality of aligned containers 1 for beverages in an inclined / holding state via an inclined surface 4 is provided in a vertical direction (direction of arrow A) in multiple stages and in a lateral direction (direction of arrow B). Direction), and each of the trays 5 with an extraction function forms an outlet 6 by an opening operation, and a gate 7 provided so as to be openable and closable to maintain the tilted / holding state by a closing operation. , The tilt / Slide the lifting state to the outlet 6 preparative only beverage container containing a front row, the gate slides to the gate 7 side of the remaining beverage container filled subsequent 7
And a take-out means including a stopper blade 8 that can be stopped until it returns to the closing operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a take-out means is integrally provided on the stopper blade 8 and one side of the shaft 9 of the gate 7, so that the gate 7 is normally closed. An elastic body 10 such as a coil spring or a coil spring that urges the shaft 9 and a pulley 11 that is integrally provided on the other side of the shaft 9 and that rotates in the C direction together with the shaft 9 against the urging force of the elastic body 10. And a pulley 14 for transmitting this rotational movement to the shaft 12 of the stopper blade 8 and rotating the shaft 12 in the C direction so that the stopper blade 8 in the horizontal state is suspended.
And a toothed belt 15 suspended in two pulleys 11 and 14 and moving in the D and D'directions.
Reference numeral 80 denotes a stopper pin that locks the gate 7, and is provided, for example, on a solenoid valve 81 fixed to a side wall 25 of the box body, which will be described later, so that it can be locked during the closing operation. -After the stopper pin 80 is retracted by the solenoid valve 81 in response to a start signal generated by inserting a bill or the like, the gate 7 is pulled toward the front side to perform the opening operation. Further, reference numeral 82 is a locking portion of a stopper pin 80 provided on a holder 83 fixed to the gate 7.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the gate 7 is composed of a gate piece 7a and a stop piece 7b. In the state where the display mark 17 for indicating the type and the gate 7 are erected in front of the gate piece 7a. It has a light emitting portion 18 such as an LED that emits light to indicate that it is in the closing operation, and has a stop piece 7b on the back surface of the gate piece 7a. As shown in FIG. 4 (A), a plurality of the stop pieces 7b are in contact with the body of the frontmost row of the containers 1 in each tray 5 with the ejecting function during the closing operation and are aligned in the ejecting direction P. 4 functions to accommodate the container 1 in the tilted / holding state, and during the opening operation, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), the container 1 in the front row slid from the tilted / holding state is stopped at the outlet 6. Function to let you.

At this time, the sliding of the remaining remaining containers 1 (a group of containers standing by behind the stopper blade 8) to the gate 7 side causes the stopper blade 8 to return the gate 7 to the closing operation [FIG. (See (C)].

That is, in the sale of products such as beverage cans and bottles, the stopper pin 80 is actuated by the operation of the solenoid valve 81 in response to a start signal when coins, bills, etc. are inserted.
When the gates 7 are released from the lock, and then the gates 7 in front of the front row of the trays 5 with take-out functions are pulled out to the front, the shaft 9 rotates in the C direction against the elastic body 10, and this rotation Movement from pulley 11 to toothed belt 1
5, the pulley 14 is rotated in the C direction, and the rotation of the shaft 12 in the C direction causes the stopper blade 8 in the horizontal state to hang down. As a result, only the container 1 in the front row can be stopped at the outlet 6. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), this take-out port 6 is provided in the front row of containers 1
Is obtained by pressing the back surface of the gate 7 forming the same inclined state as the inclined surface 4 with its own weight larger than the biasing force of the elastic body 10.

After the container 1 is extracted from the outlet 6, the gate 7 returns to its original standing state by the biasing force of the elastic body 10 and the pressing force of the container group waiting behind the stopper blade 8.

Further, in this embodiment, the slide case 3 with the casters 20 is stored in the showcase 2. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the slide case 3 is pulled out from the showcase 2 for replenishment of products or the like. products are,
It is possible to replenish from the back side to the vacant inclined surface 4 at the rear of each tray 5 with an ejection function. In FIG. 3, G indicates the inside of the showcase 2.

As described above, in this embodiment, the impact between the containers 1 and 1 is small, so that the passage and the storage structure of the container 1 in the showcase 2 can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced.
The space inside the showcase 2 can also be made smaller.

Further, since the containers 1 for the products are always aligned and displayed in the front row, the products can be easily taken out without making a mistake. Therefore, there is convenience.

Further, when replenishing the products, by inserting the vacant number of vacant products from the back side into the vacant inclined surface 4 at the rear of each take-out tray 5. It becomes possible to have a system that can sell the container put in first.

In this embodiment, each tray 5 with a take-out function is (1) box-shaped as shown in FIG. 5, the take-out direction (P direction) is the longitudinal direction, and both side walls 25, 25. , A bottom wall (not shown) and a box having a replenishing opening (not shown) or a replenishing opening / closing lid (not shown) at a position opposite to the gate 7 in the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, (2) it may be formed by partition pieces (not shown) corresponding to both side walls 25, 25.

Specifically, in the case of the above (1), for example,
As shown in FIG. 7, one slide plate 21 is attached to the inclined surface 4
And both sides 22 of the slide case 3 are tilted so as to form
a, 22b and the back surface 30 (see FIG. 2) are joined, and the plates 21 are juxtaposed in the vertical direction (direction of arrow A) in multiple stages. Then, on each plate 21, both side walls 25, 25, the bottom wall 2
3 and a plurality of boxes 26 each having an opening / closing lid 24 for replenishment at a position opposite to the gate 7 in the longitudinal direction are arranged side by side in a plurality of rows in the lateral direction (direction of arrow B), so that each box 26 and the slide plate 21 A plurality of trays 5 will be formed on the joint surface with. Examples of the material of the slide plate 21 include polypropylene in a vending machine using a cooler,
Plastics such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate are preferable, and in vending machines that use warmers,
Plastics such as polypropylene and polycarbonate are preferred.

In the case of the above (2), a single slide plate similar to the slide plate 21 shown in FIG.
Are joined to both side surfaces and the back surface 30 (see, for example, FIG. 2) of the slide case 3 so as to form a plate, and the plates are juxtaposed in a vertical direction in multiple stages and separated by a partition piece made of a slidable plastic. A plurality of trays 5 are arranged side by side in a plurality of rows on one plate. Sliding plastic is used to make it easy for containers such as cans and bottles to slide.

In the present embodiment, although not shown, a speaker, an audio device, an alarm device, a coin or bill mech and a recycle box are provided from one end on the door side, and a cooling device is provided directly below the showcase. A (cooler) 50 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) and a heating device (warmer) are provided. Further, the automatic vending system in which the lock of the gate 7 by the stopper pin 80 is released by the start signal for the sale of products such as beverage cans and bottles by the start signal by the insertion of coins, bills and the like has been described. Needless to say, it is of course applicable to a vending machine of a type that sells products such as beverage cans and bottles without inserting coins and bills. That is, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a system such as when a customer picks up a product by self-service and pays at a cash register. Further, the door 2a provided on the front surface of the showcase 2 can be appropriately selected according to the vending machine to be used, such as a double door type, a single opening type, and a sliding door type.

Further, as a constituent material of the showcase and the slide case, an iron plate such as steel can be cited.

The box 26 in the above case (1)
As shown in FIG. 8, the outer layer 27 is an iron plate material such as steel, and the inner layer is a laminated material 28 having a sliding property.
A two-layer structure consisting of is preferred. Of course, as a material of the box 26, in a vending machine using a cooler, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, etc.
It goes without saying that sliding machines such as polypropylene and polycarbonate can be applied to vending machines using warmers. The material of the box 26 and the material of the slide plate 21 can be appropriately selected according to the vending machine used.

The partition used in the above case (2) is polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, etc. in a vending machine using a cooler.
For vending machines that use warmers, plastics with sliding properties such as polypropylene and polycarbonate can be applied. Further, in order to make it easier to slide a container such as a can or a bottle, a partition piece and a slide plate are shown in FIG.
It may be formed in a two-layer structure as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 9, the stopper pin 40 which holds the stopper blade 8 is retracted by a solenoid valve (not shown) in response to a start signal when a coin, bill, etc. is inserted, and the gate 7 is pulled out to the front side. The second aspect of the present invention in which the blade 8 is raised.
An example will be described.

The take-out operation will be described below. In the sale of products such as beverage cans and bottles, the stopper blade 8 of the stopper pin 40 is unlocked by a start signal when a coin, a bill, or the like is inserted, and is in front of the front row of each tray 5 with a take-out function. When the gate 7 is pulled out to the front, the shaft 9 rotates in the C direction against the elastic body 10, this rotational movement is transmitted from the shaft 9 to the chain 55, and the gear 54 is rotated in the E direction via the double gear 53, Furthermore,
Shaft 4 from shaft 12 via toothed belt 90
The rotation of 2 in the E direction causes the stopper blade 8 to rise. As a result, only the container in the front row can be stopped at the outlet 6. This outlet 6 is obtained by pressing the back surface of the gate 7 in which the containers in the front row form the same inclined state as the inclined surface 4 with its own weight larger than the biasing force of the elastic body 10.

After the container is extracted from the outlet 6, the gate 7 returns to the original standing state by the urging force of the elastic body 10, the stopper blade 8 is dented and returns to the original state, and the stopper pin 40 is removed. Be locked.

FIG. 10 shows that when the closing operation is switched to the opening operation, in order to position only the foremost row of containers at the outlet 6, the following remaining beverage-containing container group is prevented from slipping, and finally the container is completed. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention configured to prevent the group from being moved forward.

In this embodiment, when the closing operation is switched to the opening operation, the shaft 9 of the gate 7 remains fixed and the double gear 53, the gear 54, and the shaft 1 of the double gear 53.
2. The shaft 42 of the stopper blade 8 and the stopper blade 8 including the chain 55 are configured to be displaced upward. That is, when the gate 7 is first pulled out from the closed state shown in FIG. 10A, the top 50 fixed to the lower surface of the lower portion 55a of the chain 55 moves in the D'direction of the lower portion 55a. The bottom wall 23 of the box forming the tray 5 by the movement (see FIG. 7)
It becomes the form which rides on the projection piece 51 provided in the. Since the shaft 9 of the gate 7 remains fixed, the shaft 42 of the stopper blade 8 is displaced upward together with the double gear 53, the gear 54, the shaft 12 of the double gear 53, and the chain 55. at the same time,
The stopper blade 8 starts to tilt upward while being displaced upward by an amount corresponding to the movement of the top 50 in the D'direction (see FIG. 10B). Therefore, as soon as the front-most container is located at the outlet 6, it is possible to stop the remaining remaining beverage-containing container group from slipping into the outlet 6 once. Then, after that, as shown in FIG. 10C, the top 50 completely rides on the protruding piece 51, the tilting operation is completed, and the stopper blade 8 is erected.
It will prevent the container group from moving forward.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention in which the stopper blade is constructed so that it can be taken in and out above the tray having a take-out function by using a link mechanism.

In this embodiment, the take-out means is an L-shaped stopper blade 8 as shown in FIGS.
A coil spring that is stretched between the lower surface of the top plate portion 31 of the blade 8 and the upper surface of the tongue piece 32 of the slide plate (see, for example, FIG. 7) and normally biases the gate 7 so that the gate 7 closes. Elastic body 10 such as a coil spring, and a blade mounting piece 7 provided coaxially with the shaft 9 of the gate 7.
0 is provided integrally with the shaft 9 of the gate 7 and the parallel quadruple link pair 35, 36 provided between both ends 33 of the tongue piece 32 and both ends 34 of the tongue piece 32, and resists the urging force of the elastic body 10. Then, the pulley 11 rotating in the C direction together with the shaft 9 and this rotational movement are transmitted to the shaft 35a of the link pair 35, and the top plate portion 3 on the same plane as the tray 5 is provided.
A pulley for rotating / holding the blade mounting piece P in the C direction with each shaft 39, 41 of the link pair 35, 36 as a fulcrum so that the blade 1 and the hanging portion 37 of the blade 8 project above the bottom wall 23 of the box. 42 and a toothed belt 15 suspended from two pulleys 11 and 42.

The take-out operation will be described below. When the gates 7 in front of the front row of the trays 5 with take-out functions are pulled out to the front, the shaft 9 rotates in the C direction against the elastic body 10, and this rotational movement is transmitted from the pulley 11 to the toothed belt 15. , Shaft 3 via pulley 42
The stopper blade 8 is rotated by rotating the blade mounting piece 70 in the C direction with the shafts 39, 41 of the link pairs 35, 36 as fulcrums.
Rises. As a result, only the can 1 in the front row is taken out 6
And the subsequent movement of the can 1 and thereafter can be stopped by the hanging portion 37.

After the can 1 is extracted from the take-out port 6, the gate 7 returns to its original standing state by the urging force of the elastic body 10, and the hanging portion 37 of the stopper blade 8 is recessed to return to its original state. The stop piece 7b comes into contact with the first can 1.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention in which the stopper blade is constructed so that it can be taken in and out above the tray having a take-out function by using a gear mechanism.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the take-out means is provided integrally with the stopper blade 8 having the toothed surface 71 and one side of the shaft 9 of the gate 7. Normally, an elastic body (not shown) such as a coil spring or a coil spring for urging the gate 7 so that the gate 7 is closed is integrally provided on the other side of the shaft 9 and the elastic body (see FIG. 5). A pulley 11 which rotates in the C direction together with the shaft 9 against the biasing force of the elastic body.
And this rotational movement is performed by a slide plate (for example, see FIG. 7) 2
A pulley 14 which is transmitted to the shaft 12 of a gear 73 provided at the tip portion 72 of the No. 1 and rotates the shaft 12 in the C direction so as to stand the stopper blade 8 above the bottom wall 23 of the box in a protruding state; It is composed of a toothed belt 15 suspended from two pulleys 11 and 14.

The take-out operation will be described below. In order to sell cans 1 for beverages, when the gate 7 in front of the front row of each tray 5 with take-out function is pulled out to the front, the shaft 9 rotates in the C direction against the elastic body, and this rotational movement is from the pulley 11. It is transmitted to the toothed belt 15 and rotates the shaft 12 in the C direction via the pulley 14. As a result, the gear 73 also rotates in the C direction, and the stopper blade 8 meshing with the gear 73 rises via the toothed surface 71. Therefore, only the cans 1 in the front row can be stopped at the outlet 6 and the subsequent movement of the cans 1 and subsequent can be blocked by the stopper blade 8.

After the can 1 is extracted from the take-out port 6, the gate 7 returns to the original standing state by the urging force of the elastic body, and the stopper blade 8 is dented to return to the original state, and the first can 1 The stop piece 7b comes into contact with.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, as compared with the conventional serpentine type or vertical type vending machine, the impact between the containers is small, so that the glass bottle can be broken. It is unlikely that the container of the can is deformed, or the weight or impact of the container group damages the discharge (removal) or storage function of the container. In addition, this makes it possible to simplify the passage and storage structure of the container in the showcase, thus reducing the cost and reducing the space in the showcase 2.

Further, compared to the case where the container is placed on the horizontal shelf of the cooler or warmer placed in the convenience store and the front door is opened and the container is taken out from the shelf, the container of the product is always As it is displayed in line with the front row, you can easily take out the product without making a mistake.
It is convenient. In addition, when replenishing products, simply put the empty number of empty varieties of products from the back side into the empty inclined surface at the back of each tray with take-out function A system that can be sold first becomes possible, so there is no need to sell a freshly-filled container without cooling it, or to sell a freshly-filled container without heating it. Can be sold.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an overall configuration showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an overall configuration showing a container refilling operation in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a main part configuration in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a structural explanatory view sequentially showing a container taking-out operation in the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of relevant parts showing a container taking-out operation in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a main part configuration showing an operation of taking out a container in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an overall configuration explanatory diagram showing a slide case in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a main part configuration showing a box body that houses a container in the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a main part configuration showing a container taking-out operation according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a main part configuration showing an operation of taking out a container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a main part configuration showing a closing operation of an inner gate in a container taking-out operation according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a main part configuration showing an opening operation of an inner gate in a container taking-out operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view of the essential part showing the closing operation of the inner gate in the container taking-out operation according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a main part configuration showing an opening operation of an inner gate in a container taking-out operation of the fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Container, 2 ... Showcase, 2a ... Door, 3 ... Slide case, 4 ... Inclined surface, 5 ... Tray with an extraction function, 6 ... Exit, 7 ... Gate, 8 ... Stopper blade, 10 ... Elastic body, 11 , 14 ... pulley, 15 ... toothed belt, 3
5, 36 ... Parallel 4-link pair, 53, 54 ... Gear, 55
…chain.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A showcase with a door for displaying and selling beverages in containers such as cans and bottles, and a slide case stored in the showcase so that the beverage can be put in and taken out. A takeout that has an inclined surface that inclines lower toward the door side with respect to the take-out direction of the container and that accommodates a plurality of beverage containers arranged in the take-out direction in a tilted / retained state via the inclined surface. The trays with functions are arranged in multiple stages in the vertical direction and in multiple rows in the horizontal direction,
Further, each of the trays with an ejection function forms an ejection port by an opening operation, and a gate provided to be openable and closable to maintain the inclined and held state by a closing operation, and the inclination in conjunction with the opening operation. -Ejection that includes a stopper blade that can slide only the beverage-containing containers in the front row from the holding state to the outlet, and stop the subsequent sliding of the remaining beverage-containing containers to the gate side until the gate returns to the closing operation. A vending machine for bottled beverages, which comprises means.