JPH1010979A - Trade sample for dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the appearance of a trade sample, to improve the advertisement effect, and to reduce the cost for storage and carrying, by forming a sample with a film container body which has an expansion shape of the actual merchandise container, and on which a design copying the actual merchandise is printed, and a cover member copying a covering part of the actual merchandise container, joining the both ends of the film to each other, and attaching the cover member on the upper end of the adhered film. SOLUTION: A trade sample 1 has the size, shape and design almost same as those of a can container for beverage as an actual merchandise. The sample 1 is formed by a cylindrical container body 2 of which the upper and lower ends are opened, and a cover member 3 for closing the upper face of the container body. The lower face is opened so that the illumination from a lower part is permeated when the sample is set in a dispenser, to get the lighting effect. The container body 2 is formed by a sheet of transparent or semitransparent film 4 having the expansion shape of the container body 2, the film 4 is cylindrically folded, and the both ends thereof are adhered to form a cylinder. A design 5 copying the actual merchandise such as a name of the merchandise, a trade mark, a notice and a colour, is printed on the surface of the film 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product sample set in a vending machine for selling beverages and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vending machines that sell beverages and the like display the contents and storage positions of the products such as beverages that are being sold and display products on the display unit of the vending machine in order to promote advertisements. Samples are stored and set. This product sample is formed into a container shape that is almost the same size as the real product,
In addition to being designed and simulated in real life, it is required to be formed in an illuminated structure that can transmit light from below or from the back in order to improve visibility and advertising effects at night. .

[0003] Conventionally known product samples include those in which empty containers of actual products are set as they are, or those in which a design imitating the real product or a color printed film is attached to a transparent or translucent resin molded product. ing. However,
An empty container of an actual product cannot transmit light, and is therefore insufficient as a product sample. Further, a resin-molded product in which a film is stuck has a drawback in that the storage and transportation are costly due to the bulkiness.

[0004] The number of beverage vending machines installed in Japan is estimated to be about 10 million or more, and it is estimated that the number of product samples used in these vending machines will be 100 million or more per year. ing. Therefore, product sample production, storage,
Differences in transportation and other costs can result in significant cost savings as a whole. For this reason, such a product sample is not only good in appearance as a sample and high in advertising effect, but also cost reduction is a very important factor. In view of these costs, traditional product samples are especially stored,
The cost of transportation was not high enough to be satisfactory.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention, when installed in a vending machine, has good lighting and appearance as a product sample, has a high appeal to consumers, is excellent in advertising and advertising effects, and In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a product sample that can significantly reduce storage and transportation costs.

[0006]

Means taken by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problem is that the present invention adopts a design which has a developed shape which substantially matches the shape of an actual product container developed, and which simulates an actual product. A container body made of a film that can transmit light printed thereon and a lid body having a shape and design imitating the lid part of an actual product container, and both ends of the film are joined to each other to form a cylindrical container body. And a lid is attached to at least the upper end of the container body to be closed.

Further, a plurality of insertion pieces extending outward are formed on one side edge of the film, and a slit into which the insertion piece can be inserted is formed near the other side edge of the film. The insertion piece of the part is locked to the slit to prevent it from falling off,
It is characterized in that a film is formed into a cylindrical shape by inserting an insertion piece into a slit to form a container body.

Further, when a rebound portion having a predetermined width is left between the side edge of the film and the slit, and the film is formed into a cylindrical shape, the rebound resilient force of the rebound portion acts on the inner surface of the other end of the film. It is characterized in that it is made to be.

Further, an insertion portion is formed on the lid so as to be fitted to the end of the cylindrical container body, and the insertion portion is inserted into the end of the cylindrically formed film to form a container. The end of the main body is closed.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. In the figure, (1) is a product sample according to the present invention, which has substantially the same size, shape, and design as a beverage can container as an actual product. The product sample (1) has a cylindrical container body (2) with an open top and bottom,
A lid (3) for closing at least the upper surface of the container body (2). The lower surface of the container body (2) is normally open, and when set in a vending machine, as shown in FIG. 7, it transmits light from below to provide an illumination effect. However, it goes without saying that the lower surface may also be closed by the lid (3), and in this case, the illumination will be transmitted from behind to provide an illumination effect.

The container body (2) is composed of a single transparent or translucent film (4) having a shape obtained by expanding the container body shown in FIG. The parts are joined to form a cylinder. The film (4) has a required magnitude of spring-back force and can maintain the formed cylindrical shape. As such a film, a resin film having a predetermined thickness is optimal, for example, 125 to 350 μm, and preferably 188 to 350 μm.
A 255 μm polyester or polycarbonate film can be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a resin film such as polybutyl terephthalate. In the case of polyester and polycarbonate, if the thickness of the film is less than 125 μm, it is difficult to maintain a cylindrical shape due to its low rigidity, and if it is more than 350 μm, the springback is too strong and it is difficult to form into a cylindrical shape. There is a possibility that the joining structure for joining to the shape may be complicated, and the cost increases.

The surface of the film (4) has a trade name, a trademark,
A design (5) imitating the actual product such as precautionary statements and colors is printed. In the embodiment shown, tongue-shaped inserts (6) and (7) are formed on one side edge of the film (4) so as to extend from the side end to the side, and the other side edge is formed on the side end. The insertion piece in close proximity
(6) A slit (8) into which (7) can be inserted is formed.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, at least a part of the insertion piece (6) is formed with a notch (9) which is engaged with the slit (8) when inserted into the slit (8). Insert piece with cut (9)
(6) is arranged at least on both upper and lower ends of the film. The insertion piece 7 at the center has a length substantially corresponding to the length of the slit, and has a structure of merely inserting. The insertion piece (6) having the cut is formed to be longer than the length of the slit by the length of the cut (9), and the corners are cut off to facilitate insertion into the slit (10). And the length of the tip is shorter than the length of the slit.

Preferably, the slit (8) is cut in a circular shape at its end to prevent the slit (8) from being torn. Between the slit (8) and the side edge of the film, the slit (8) is formed so as to be located inward from the side edge so that a rebound portion (11) having a predetermined width remains. And when inserting the insertion piece into the slit and joining the film into a cylindrical shape,
The elastic rebound of the rebound (11) acts on the inner surface of the other end of the film to form a cylindrical shape.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a cylindrical insertion portion (12) projecting downward is formed on the lower surface of the lid (3), and an outwardly extending cylindrical portion is formed on the upper edge. A projecting flange portion (13) is formed, the insertion portion (12) is fitted to the upper end of the cylindrical container body (2), the flange portion (13) is locked at the upper end, and the lid (3) is formed. ) To close the upper end of the container body (2).

The film (4) constituting the container body is shown in FIG.
When set in a vending machine after being stored and transported in the unfolded state shown in (1), insert the insertion piece (6) into the slit (8) to form a cylinder, insert the lid (3) at the upper end, and insert a sample product. Complete (1). The finished product sample (1) is set on the display base (14) of the vending machine as shown in FIG.
Illuminate with illumination (15) from below.

The joining of the ends of the film for forming the film (4) into a cylindrical shape is not limited to the structure using the insertion piece shown in FIG. A joint structure may be used. However, the insertion structure of the illustrated insertion piece has an advantage that the joining operation is easy, the resistance to springback is sufficient, and the workability is good.

[0017]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a product sample for a vending machine which has a small space for transportation and storage and has good assembling workability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a film.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an insertion state of the insertion piece.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a fitted state of a lid.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state set in a vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Product sample (2) Container body (3) Lid (4) Film (5) Design (6) Insert (7) Insert (8) Slit (9) Cut (10) Slope (11) ) Bounce part (12) Insertion part (13) Flange part (14) Base (15) Lighting

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A container body made of a light-transmitting film having a developed shape substantially matching the shape of an actual product container and printed with a design imitating the actual product, and an actual product container A lid having a shape and a design imitating the lid portion of the above, the both ends of the film are joined to each other to form a cylindrical container main body, and the lid is attached to at least the upper end of the container main body and closed. A product sample for a vending machine, characterized in that: 2. A plurality of insertion pieces extending outward on one side edge of the film, and a slit into which the insertion piece can be inserted is formed near the other side edge of the film. 2. The container body is formed by engaging an insertion piece of a portion with a slit to prevent the insertion, and inserting the insertion piece into the slit to form a film into a cylindrical shape.
Product sample for vending machine described. 3. A rebound portion having a predetermined width is left between the side edge of the film and the slit, and when the film is formed into a cylindrical shape, the rebound repulsion force of the rebound portion is applied to the inner surface of the other end of the film. The product sample for a vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the product sample is made to be made. 4. A container, wherein an insertion portion is formed on the lid so as to fit into an end of a cylindrical container body, and the insertion portion is inserted into an end of a cylindrically formed film. 4. A product sample for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein an end of the main body is closed.