JPS6211989A - Goods carry-out apparatus for vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Technical field to which the invention pertains]

This invention divides paper packaged products such as sweets into two rows on the left and right and stores them directly in a product storage shelf, and based on sales instructions, products are dropped from the bottom of each product row alternately on the left and right. The present invention relates to a device for discharging products from a vending machine.

[Prior art and its problems]

As this type of product delivery device, one having a configuration as shown in FIG. 6 is known. In the figure, 1 is a product storage shelf with an open bottom surface, 1a is a partition member placed on the left and right sides of the center of the shelf to partition between the product column and the following delivery mechanism, and 2 is the top of the shelf. The bend motor installed in Product delivery mechanisms 4A and 4B are arranged in two stages. Here, each set of carrying out mechanisms includes swingable product carrying out flappers 5 and 6 installed corresponding to the left and right product rows, and the flappers facing the lower surface side of the flappers 5 and 6 in horizontal and hanging positions. A semicircular rotary plate 7 is installed on a rotating shaft to control the swing, and left and right product holders are located one product above the installation position of the product carry-out flappers 5 and 6 and face the product row. Flapper 8.
9, and a control cam I on the rotating shaft that controls the swinging of the flapper.
The rotary plate 7 and the control cam 10 are installed at the same phase position between the upper and lower sets of transport mechanisms 4A and 4B. In addition, the products 11 are sorted into two rows on the left and right in the shelf as shown in the figure, and the products are transported by the product carrying out flapper 5.
It is stored directly stacked on top of 6. Here, the structure of the product delivery mechanisms 4A and 4B is shown in a perspective view.
8, in which FIG. 7 shows the sales standby state and FIG. 8 shows the state during sales operation. In other words, in the sales standby state shown in FIG.
is supported in a horizontal position by the rotary plate 7, and the product holding flappers 8.9 are suspended in a free state without being restrained by the control cam IO. It supports rows of products placed on flappers 5 and 6 in a direct stacking manner. On the other hand, when the rotary drive shaft 3 rotates 90 degrees from the position shown in FIG. 7, the state shown in FIG. 8 is achieved, and the product carrying-out flapper 5 on one side is disengaged from the rotary plate 7 and swings into a hanging position. At the same time, the control cam 10 projects the product holding flapper 8 toward the product row, and as shown in FIG. As a result, only one of the lowest products that has been on the product carry-out flapper 5 falls downward. This dropping operation is performed simultaneously by the upper and lower unloading mechanisms 4A and 4B,
The products that have fallen from the upper delivery mechanism 4A are replenished onto the row of products carried by the lower delivery mechanism 4B as shown by arrow A, and the lowest product is transported from the lower delivery mechanism 4B as indicated by arrow B.
It will fall to the outside and be carried out. The products removed from the shelves are delivered to the product outlet of the vending machine via a chute (not shown). As mentioned above, the product delivery mechanisms 4A and 4B-t are installed in the middle and lower positions of the product storage shelf, and the products stored in the shelf in a direct stacking manner are separated and stored in the upper and lower stages. This can effectively prevent products with soft containers, such as relatively thin paper pack products, from being crushed and deformed by their own weight. By the way, in this type of direct stacking type product discharging device, when changing the product to be sold, the product holding flapper 8.9 and the control cam 10 facing the flapper are adjusted according to the size of the product, especially its height dimension H. Product removal flappers 5 and 6 inside the shelf
It is necessary to adjust the height of the installation so that the product 11 mounted and supported above correctly faces the second-tier product. Moreover, in the case where the carrying-out mechanism is installed in two stages, upper and lower, within the shelf as shown in the figure, it is naturally necessary to adjust the carrying-out mechanisms of each of the upper and lower stages as the product size changes. In this respect, conventionally, the unloading mechanism 4A for each set of upper and lower stages. A height adjustment mechanism is provided for mounting the product holding flappers 8, 9 and the control cam 10 facing these flappers corresponding to each 4B, so that the product 11 can be changed to a product of a different size during product sales. Currently, the vending machine manager changes the set of adjustment mechanisms according to the product size, but this method of individually adjusting each set of dispensing mechanisms does not work. First, the adjustment operation is time-consuming and troublesome. Also, when changing products, there may be operational errors such as forgetting to change the setting of one of the delivery mechanisms, or if there are multiple height position adjustment stages, making a mistake in the adjustment position between the upper and lower delivery mechanisms. It's easy to happen. Moreover, if sales are carried out with such adjustment operation errors left unaddressed, troubles may occur in transporting the products, so there is a need for improvement measures.

[Purpose of the invention]

This invention was made in consideration of the above points, and it is possible to adjust the discharging mechanisms of the upper and lower sets as described above in accordance with changes in the product.
The product delivery device is designed to be able to perform multiple operations at the same time, thereby preventing the occurrence of adjustment operation errors that were a problem with conventional configurations, and improving serviceability.In particular, the height of the delivery mechanism is The purpose is to provide a position adjustment mechanism.

[Key points of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a product holding flapper of each set of carry-out mechanisms and a rotating drive shaft opposite to the flapper for a plurality of sets of carry-out mechanisms installed in upper and lower parts of a shelf. A control cam supported in a slidable manner is assembled and held in an adjustment case, and the 11w1 case is supported so as to be movable and adjustable in the vertical direction within the shelf according to the product size, so that when changing products to be sold, In this case, the adjustment case is mounted in the shelf so that the position of the adjustment case can be moved and adjusted according to the size of the product, so that each set of delivery mechanisms can be adjusted simultaneously and in conjunction with each other.

[Embodiments of the invention]

1 to 5 show embodiments of the present invention, and the same members corresponding to those in FIG. 6 are given the same reference numerals. That is, according to this invention, first, each set of unloading mechanism 4A
, 4B, a control cam 10 facing the product holding flapper 8.9 is slidably supported on the rotary drive shaft 3. For this purpose, an elongated hole 12 is opened in the boss portion of the control cam 10, and within this elongated hole 12, the rotary drive shaft 3 is connected via a pin 13. On the other hand, including the control cam IO,
The product holding flappers 8.9 of each assembly delivery mechanism 4A, 4B facing the control cam are assembled and held together in an adjustment case designated by the reference numeral 14. That is, adjustment case 1
Each set of product holding flappers 8 and 9 is pivotally supported at the upper and lower ends of the 4, and a control cam 10 facing the flappers is connected to a bottom plate 14a on the case side and an intermediate support plate 14.
It is supported on b. In particular, the product holding flapper in the lower delivery mechanism 4B has a single section operating knob 1 as a U-shaped through pin with its tip protruding forward of the holding case 14.
It is pivotally supported by the shaft-12 of 5. A spring 16 is provided on the axis of the knob 15 to draw the knob into the case and bias it. A perspective view of the adjustment case 14 is shown in FIG. 4, and the holding case 14 has a box-shaped partition member 1a (see FIG. Fig. 3 shows the external appearance of the assembled state. Note that the product carry-out flapper 5.6 is fixedly pivoted between the front and rear walls of the partition member 1a, and there is a vertical adjustment mechanism on the adjustment case 14 side to avoid interference with the product carry-out flapper. The notch is formed in consideration of the movement width. On the other hand, the partition member 1 on the shelf side
In the lower part of a, there are knob locking holes 17 arranged in multiple stages vertically on the rear wall facing the knob 15 described above, as shown in FIG.
However, on the front wall, there are installed an elongated hole 1B in the vertical direction through which the knob 15 passes, and an adjustable month hook I9 with a groove in the vertical multi-stage locking mechanism juxtaposed to the elongated hole 18. This constitutes the adjustment support mechanism of the adjustment case. Next, the operation of the above configuration will be explained. Adjustment case 14
If you want to change the size of the product, especially the height, from the state in which the product is being sold with the product set at the height shown in the illustration, first touch the adjustment knob 15 from the front of the shelf. , pull it forward as shown by arrow C, and turn knob 15.
is pulled out from the locking hole 17 and the latch 19 on the partition member la side to free the adjustment case 14. Next, move the adjustment case 14 up and down as indicated by arrows so that the product holding flapper 8.9 correctly faces the product in the second row from the bottom of the product row stored directly on the product removal flapper 5.6 within the shelf. Adjust the movement in the direction to determine a new appropriate height position, and at this position return the knob 15 to its original position and tighten the latch 19 and the locking hole I7.
straddle between and support with a latch. Through this operation, the ejection mechanisms 4A for each set of upper and lower stages are simultaneously incorporated into the adjustment case in one operation. The product holding flapper 8.9 of 4B and the control cam 10 facing this flapper are set to appropriate adjustment positions corresponding to the new product for sale. Moreover, this operation can be performed with a single touch via the knob 15 17. In addition, the position of the adjustment case 14, which has been newly replaced with I and λ, is shown by chain lines in FIGS. 1 and 2.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, according to the present invention, the product holding flappers of each set of carry-out mechanisms are arranged in upper and lower stages within the shelf, and the control unit is slidably supported on the rotary drive shaft in opposition to the flappers. The cam is assembled and held in an adjustment case, and the adjustment case is supported so as to be movable and adjustable in the vertical direction within the shelf according to the product size. When changing to a new system, the ejecting mechanisms of each group can be moved to the correct position at the same time with a single adjustment operation, without having to adjust the ejecting mechanisms separately for each group as in the conventional method. This makes it possible to eliminate operational errors in position adjustment and improve serviceability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show the structure of the delivery mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional front view of the assembled state, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional side view of the same, and FIG. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the external appearance of the holding case portion, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the configuration of the adjustment support mechanism of the holding case provided on the partition member side, and Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the product carrying out method to which the present invention is applied. The overall configuration of the apparatus, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams of the operation of the delivery mechanism corresponding to the sales standby state and the product delivery operation state, respectively. In the figure, 1: Product storage shelf, 1a: Partition member in the shelf, 2: Bend motor, 3: Rotation drive shaft, 4A, 4B: Product delivery mechanism, 5
, 6: Product carrying-out flapper, 7: Rotating plate, 8.9: Product holding flapper, IO: Control cam, 1: Product, 14: Holding case, 15: Adjustment operation knob, 17: Knob locking hole, 19
Nip latch, D: Adjustment movement direction of the holding case.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) Products stored in two rows on the left and right in a direct stacking manner in product storage shelves are placed at the bottom of each product row by operating a delivery mechanism driven by a bend motor based on a sales command. A product delivery device for a vending machine that drops and transports products one by one alternately on the left and right from the shelf, and includes a product delivery flapper corresponding to the left and right product rows, a product holding flapper, and each flapper that is swing-controlled. A plurality of sets of carrying out mechanisms each including a rotary plate supported on the rotary drive shaft of the bend motor and one set of control cams are arranged in middle and lower stages within the shelf,
The product holding flapper of each set of carry-out mechanisms and the control cam slidably supported on a rotary drive shaft opposite to the flapper are collectively incorporated and held in an adjustment case, and the adjustment case is adjusted to the product size. A product dispensing device for a vending machine, characterized in that the device is supported so as to be movable and adjustable in the vertical direction within a shelf. 2) In the product carry-out device according to claim 1, the adjustment case is guided and supported by a partition member installed in the center of the shelf so as to partition between the product column and the carry-out mechanism within the shelf. A product dispensing device for a vending machine, which is characterized by: 3) The product delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that the partition member is equipped with an upper and lower multistage adjustment support mechanism that latches and supports an adjustment operation knob protruding from the adjustment case side. Product delivery device for vending machines.