KR100256618B1 - Vending machine - Google Patents

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vending machine

The present invention relates to a so-called see-through type automatic vending machine in which, for example, a stored commodity can be viewed from the outside and a commodity sample is displayed in correspondence with the commodity stored therein.

BACKGROUND ART [0002] A vending machine for a can drink, which will be described below, is known as a vending machine of the cue-through type. In this vending machine, the product display of the main door is formed largely in accordance with the product storage height built in the main body of the vending machine, the insulating door of the product storage cabinet is formed of a transparent member, . The merchandise is housed in four rows of merchandise shelves in the upper and lower rows and two rows in the upper and lower rows housed in the merchandise storage box. On the side of the merchandise display, a merchandise selection button in the form of a ten key is arranged corresponding to each merchandise shelf. Each commodity shelf has a stock passage extending from the commodity input port at the upstream end to the depth end of the commodity storage box in an S-shape, and a product sample (sample can ) Are displayed.

In such a conventional automatic vending machine, when the stock passage of the goods shelf is filled with goods, the goods to be sold in addition to the goods samples can be seen from the front side, and the feeling (fullness) However, when sales are progressed, there are fewer products that can be seen from the front, and this fullness is lost and the appeal of the products is lowered.

On the other hand, in this type of automatic vending machine, the product display is largely formed in accordance with the product storage height in order to display the received product. Therefore, even if a fluorescent lamp is provided so as to be hidden at the edge of the merchandise display, the central part of the merchandise display becomes dark, and it is impossible to uniformly illuminate the received merchandise.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a vending machine capable of displaying a product sample to achieve a fullness of feeling and secondly, have.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vending machine according to the first embodiment. FIG.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the vending machine associated with the first embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a front view of a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine according to a second embodiment. FIG.

6 is a cross-sectional view of the vending machine associated with the second embodiment;

7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a support member of a vending machine according to a fourth embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

12 is a cross-sectional view of a vending machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view of a vending machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vending machine according to a seventh embodiment; FIG.

Figs. 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views showing the attached state of the small can of the can container sample. Fig.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing the attached state of the large can of the can container sample.

17 is an external perspective view of an attachment device for a can container sample.

18 is a front view showing the attachment state of the bottle container sample;

FIG. 19 is a side view showing the attachment state of the bottle container sample. FIG.

20 is a sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 18;

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS

1: Vending machine 4: Insulated door

7: Commodity column 13: Commodity display

19: Select button 24: Fluorescent

25: support member 30: product sample

40a: can container sample 40b: bottle container sample

42: support member 44a: attachment device for can

44b: Combination attachment A: Goods

The automatic vending machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a plurality of product samples displayed in the product display are provided in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction and in the plurality of rows and the vertical direction in the side-lying attitude.

According to this configuration, since a plurality of commodity samples are arranged in a sideways posture in the commodity display, the state in which the commodity is filled in the vending machine is always expressed by the commodity sample.

In the automatic vending machine according to claim 1, it is preferable that product samples of the respective rows adjacent to each other in the left-right direction are respectively supported on both side portions of a single support member extending in the vertical direction.

According to this configuration, since the commodity sample arranged over two rows is supported on the single support member, the number of supporting members of the commodity sample can be reduced. Further, since the support member extends in the vertical direction, the intervals between the commodity samples in the vertical direction can be narrowed, and the feeling of fullness is not damaged.

In the automatic vending machine according to claim 2, it is preferable that the product sample is a product container from which the beverage is extracted, and the product sample is detachably attached to the support member via an attachment.

According to this configuration, it is possible to freely display product samples of various shapes without changing the supporting member by the structure of the attaching device or the attaching device. In addition, since the product sample is a container of the product from which the beverage is extracted, there is no discomfort with the actual product, and there is no need to prepare a dedicated product sample. Therefore, it is possible to quickly respond to the exchange of the product sample.

The automatic vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the container is a can container of canned goods, the attachment device is fixed to the support member, and an annular large can-fitting portion into which the mouthpiece portion of the large- It is preferable to have an annular small can-fitting portion to be fitted.

The can container has a large cans (350ml) and a small can (250ml). The can mouth container has two types. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to easily attach the sample of the commodity to the supporting member by simply fitting the mouthpiece portion to the fitting portion of the attaching device with respect to the whole can item (can container) which is generally sold automatically.

The automatic vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the container is a bottle container for bottle products, the attachment device is fixed to the support member, and has a double ring portion in which an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface of a mouth portion of the bottle container are fitted .

The diameter of the mouth portion of the bottle container is unified regardless of the shape of the body portion. According to this configuration, with respect to the whole bottle product (bottle container) which is generally sold automatically, only fitting the mouthpiece portion into the fitting portion of the attachment device , The product sample can be easily attached to the support member.

The automatic vending machine of claim 6 is a vending machine capable of visually recognizing a product stored inside a transparent panel of a merchandise display, the automatic vending machine being characterized in that it is vertically extended to terminate the merchandise display in a space between the transparent panel and the merchandise .

According to this configuration, since the illuminator is disposed so as to terminate the merchandise display, the light is uniformly irradiated to the received merchandise, and it becomes difficult for the merchandise display to be dark and light. In addition, the light from the luminaire is also illuminated in the depth direction, and the interior of the vending machine visible beyond the transparent panel can also be kept bright.

The automatic vending machine according to claim 7 is characterized in that a plurality of product samples are arranged in a plurality of rows and left and right in a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows in a vertical direction in a product display of the vending machine of claim 6, And a mechanism is disposed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to dispose the lighting apparatus so as not to obstruct the plurality of commodity samples arranged in the side-lying posture, and also, by the lighting apparatus, Can be illuminated.

In the automatic vending machine according to claim 8, the product samples of the respective columns adjacent to each other in the left-right direction are respectively supported on both side portions of a single support member extending in the vertical direction, and the illumination mechanism is disposed inside the support member desirable.

According to this configuration, the lighting apparatus can be arranged so as to be hidden in the inside of the support member, and the received product and product sample can be efficiently illuminated by using the support member as a reflector.

Hereinafter, a cue-through type vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This vending machine mainly sells canned drinks such as canned juice and canned coffee. Fig. 1 is a front view thereof, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section thereof, and Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view thereof. As shown in these drawings, the automatic vending machine 1 comprises a main body 2 of a vending machine and a main door 3 which is openably and closably attached to the front surface of the vending machine main body 2. In the vending machine main body 2, a goods storage box 5 having a heat insulating door 4 on its front face is widely provided. Five merchandise racks 6 are arranged in the product storage box 5 in the left- have.

The product racks 6 are arranged so that a plurality of product columns 7 are stacked in the vertical direction and four or two product columns 7 in the vertical direction are arranged as one column group, So that the commodity (a) having the same size is accommodated. A drop passage 8 is formed between the rear end of the merchandise rack 6 and the rear wall of the merchandise storage bin 5. A chute 9 inclined frontward and downward toward the front is formed at the downstream end of the drop passage 8, Respectively. The product A drawn out from each product column 7 falls on the drop passage 8 and rolls over the chute 9 and is delivered to the sales port 10. [

The movable plate 11 is provided on the fall passage 8 so as to be suspended from the rear end of each product column 7 on the side of the merchandise rack 6, So that the product A falling down is braked and drops like a meandering passage.

The commodity display 13 is broadly provided in the main door 3 so as to correspond to the heat insulating door 4. The right side of the commodity display 13 is provided with a bill insertion slot 15, a cash display 16, a coin slot 17 And a return lever 18 are provided. A selection button 19 is provided on the front face of the commodity display 13 in correspondence with the above-mentioned column group, that is, in correspondence with the commodity Aa at the foremost end of the lowest commodity column 7 in the column group. In addition, a merchandise outlet 10 and a coin return port 20 are disposed on the lower side of the merchandise display 13.

In this case, the front panel 21 constituting the commodity display 13 is made of transparent glass or acrylic resin, and the heat insulating door 4, which can be seen over the front panel 21, Acrylic resin or the like. Therefore, the automatic vending machine 1 is capable of viewing the merchandise A housed in each merchandise rack 6 over the merchandise display 13. That is, the vending machine 1 has a cue-through structure, and it is possible to visually recognize from the outside the shape of the product A in which the product A is stacked and the product A is sequentially transferred at the time of sale. The shelf plate 22 constituting each product column 7 is also preferably made of transparent glass or acrylic resin or the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of commodity columns 7 are vertically stacked on each merchandise rack 6. The plurality of commodity columns 7 are formed by obliquely attaching a plurality of shelf boards 22 to left and right side plates (not shown) constituting the commodity rack 6, And a mechanism 23 is assembled.

As described above, four or two commodity columns 7 adjacent to each other are grouped into a column group, and the same commodity A is accommodated in the commodity column 7, and each commodity column 7 is automatically The sales mechanism 23 is controlled by a control unit (not shown), and sales of the merchandise A are executed. For example, in the column group made up of the top four merchandise columns 7, sales of the merchandise A are started from the merchandise column 7 in the uppermost stage, sales are made in the second and third stages, The merchandise A of the merchandise column 7 in the fourth row where the selection button 19 is disposed is sold.

That is, the merchandise column 7 in the rightmost row is located on the back side of the stowaway 14 and can not be visually recognized from the outside, and the select button 19 is not provided. It is preferable to store the "popular item" and the "recommended item" in advance so as to correspond to any one of the selection buttons 19 and to sell the product A that can be viewed. Further, the product Aa at the forefront end of the product column 7 of the fourth row may be made out of stock with the product Aa left, with the stopper or the like made impossible to roll. That is, the goods Aa corresponding to the selection button 19 may be always left as a product sample. In such a case, it is possible to appeal the merchandise A to the customer even after the sell-out, and to prevent the operator from erroneously loading the different merchandise A in each merchandise column 7.

Two fluorescent lamps 24 and 24 as illumination devices are provided between the front panel 21 and the heat insulating door 4 in the main door 3 so as to terminate the goods display 13 and the supporting members 25 and 25 As shown in Fig. These two fluorescent lamps 24 and 24 are for illuminating the interior of the vending machine 1 and in particular the article A housed in the vending machine 1 and the first goods rack 6 and the second goods rack 6 , And a boundary portion between the third merchandise rack 6 and the fourth merchandise rack 6, respectively. As a result, the fluorescent lamps 24 are not obstructed by the merchandise A, and illuminate each of the merchandise A which is visible with almost uniform brightness.

The support member 25 is constituted by a channel member or the like having a cross section in the form of a U-shaped cross section opened toward the inside of the vending machine 1. The fluorescent member 24 is supported inside the support member 25 and the fluorescent light 24, . The inner surface of the support member 25 is coated with the metal surface as it is or in white so as to reflect the light of the fluorescent lamp 24 toward the inside of the vending machine 1. [ This makes it possible to arrange the fluorescent lamp 24 in a concealed state and efficiently illuminate the light of the fluorescent lamp 24 toward the depth direction of the automatic vending machine 1. [ A harness (control wiring) or the like of the selection button 19 may be arranged inside the support member 25.

In this kind of can drink [product (A)], there are front and back sides with the logo printed on the front side, and the front side and back side are extremely different in identification and appeal of the product (A). However, since the vending machine 1 according to the first embodiment is in a state in which the product A as it is loaded can be seen, the product A that can be seen from the outside is different from the front and back, . Therefore, there is a problem that the product A sold and the movement thereof can be seen from the outside, but the identification and appeal of the product A are worse. In addition, when sales are progressed, there is a problem that the product A that can be seen from the outside decreases, and the correspondence between the product A to be purchased and the selection button 19 becomes unclear. Therefore, a vending machine that solves such a problem will be described below.

Referring to Figs. 4, 5, and 6, a cue-through type vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment will not be described, and only different parts will be described. In this automatic vending machine 1, commodity samples 30 are arranged in correspondence with the respective selection buttons 19 in the commodity display 13. As described above, each of the selection buttons 19 is provided in correspondence with the product Aa at the foremost end of the lowest product column 7 in the column group, and the product sample 30 has the product Aa at the foremost end thereof. And the selection button 19, as shown in FIG.

In this case, the commodity sample 30 has a function of serving as a sample of the commodity A stored therein and a function of making it look as if the commodity A stored therein is stored, It is exhibited in a side-fall posture. Therefore, as a whole of the merchandise display 13, a plurality of merchandise samples A are provided in a plurality of rows and columns in the left-right direction and in the vertical direction in the side-lying attitude.

The sample die 31 extends horizontally from the support member 25 and a select button 19 is attached to the front end of the sample die 31 and a harness (not shown) of the select button 19 is wired inside. In this case, the fluorescent lamp 24 is provided in a concealed form on the upper edge of the merchandise display 13.

Thus, by arranging the product sample 30 on the rear side of the selection button 19, the correspondence relationship between the selection button 19 and the product sample 30 becomes always clear, and at least only the product sample 30 is forward As shown in FIG. Thereby, the identification and appeal of the merchandise A can also be increased in the vending machine 1 of the sea-through type.

Further, in order to increase the appeal of the product A, it is preferable that the product A remains on the front side as much as possible even if the sale proceeds. For example, in the uppermost column group, as shown in FIG. 5, the sales order of the second embodiment is sold from the merchandise A at the last end of the uppermost merchandise column 7, The merchandise A at the last end of the merchandise column 7 of the merchandise column 7, and also the merchandise is sold at the third and fourth levels, and this is repeated. In this case, it is preferable to leave only the goods Aa behind the goods sample 30 corresponding to the selection button 19 in order to prevent the goods A at the time of loading.

Next, a cue-through type vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. This automatic vending machine 1 is a re-generation of the automatic vending machine 1 of the second embodiment, in which a product sample 30 is provided corresponding to each product sample 7. The product sample 30 is placed in the entire area of the merchandise display 13 so that the merchandise A appears to be filled in the vending machine 91 Respectively.

As a result, the plurality of commodity samples 30 are arranged in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction and a plurality of rows in the up-down direction in the sideways posture. Therefore, the fullness of the product A always occurs, and the purchase intention of the purchaser is called regardless of the remaining amount of the product A. Further, the appeal of the product (A) itself can be further enhanced. In addition, the display pattern of the merchandise sample 30 is in a unique format that is not available in the past, and the display pattern itself is excellent, and the appeal as the merchandise display 13 can be enhanced. An embodiment focused on this exhibition pattern will be described later.

Next, a cue-through type vending machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. Fig. This automatic vending machine is a combination of the main parts of the automatic vending machine of the first embodiment and the vending machine of the second embodiment. Fluorescent lamps 24 are disposed inside the respective support members 25, And the product sample 30 provided in correspondence with the support member 25 is attached to the support member 25. That is, the fluorescent lamp 24 illuminates the article A stored therein and illuminates the article sample 30.

This product sample 30 is constituted by a so-called under light can which receives the light of the fluorescent lamp 24 from the lower side. As shown in Fig. 10, the product sample 30 is attached to the side plate 25a of the support member 25 And is attached to the support member 25 so as to fit into the attachment opening 25b formed. In this case, the left and right two rows of merchandise samples 30 and 30 are illuminated by the single fluorescent lamp 24, so that compared to illuminating the merchandise sample of one row (first stage) with a single fluorescent lamp as in the prior art, It is possible to reduce the number. Also, the interior of the vending machine 1 can be appropriately illuminated, and the advantage of the vending machine of the time-through type is not impaired. 10, the translucent portion 26 may be provided on the front plate 25c of the support member 25 and the support member 25 may be illuminated at the same time. In such a case, only the part of the support member 25 can be prevented from being darkened, and the inside of the merchandise display 13 can be illuminated with uniform brightness.

Next, a cue-through type vending machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. The vending machine 1 is a combination of the vending machine 1 of the first embodiment and the vending machine 1 of the third embodiment and is provided with a fluorescent lamp 24 inside each support member 25 And a product sample 30 provided in correspondence with each product column 7 is attached to the support member 25. [ That is, a plurality of merchandise samples 30 are displayed in a plurality of rows and columns in the left-right direction in a side-lying attitude, and the merchandise A accommodated in these merchandise samples 30 is displayed on the fluorescent lamp 24 ).

According to this embodiment, the merchandise sample 30 can constitute a unique exhibition pattern that is not available in the past, and at the same time, the merchandise A contained in the vending machine 1 of the sea- Can be seen in the advantages.

Next, a sixth embodiment in which the above-mentioned exhibition pattern is applied to a conventional automatic vending machine 1 will be described. 12, this automatic vending machine 1 is constituted by a door of a normal heat insulating structure of the heat insulating door 4 of the vending machine 1 of the fifth embodiment, Only the product sample 30 displayed on the merchandise display 13 can be viewed from the outside but the merchandise sample 30 is displayed on the entire area of the merchandise display 13 in the side- The fullness of the product A always occurs and the desire to purchase the product is prompted irrespective of the remaining amount of the product A. In addition, The degree can be further increased.

Next, a vending machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 13 and 14. Fig. This automatic vending machine 1 is a general automatic vending machine having a plurality of serpentine merchandise columns 41 in a merchandise storage box 5 so that only the exhibition patterns of the merchandise samples 40 in the merchandise display 13 As shown in FIG. Specifically, the product samples 40 are arranged in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction and in the vertical direction in a state of sideways collapsing in the entire area of the product display 13 with almost no gaps.

As a result, the fullness of the product A is always generated regardless of the format of the product column 41, and the desire to purchase the product is evoked. In other words, it is possible to display the product sample 40 in a side-collapsed posture by a unique display method that has not been available in the past, and an unprecedented appeal element to exhibit the product sample 40 to create a fullness feeling, It evokes the desire to purchase the merchandise purchaser.

On the other hand, in this automatic vending machine 1, in addition to the canned drink, bottled drinks are also made available for sale. Also, in the case of canned drinks, several types of small cans represented by 250 ml cans and several types of large cans represented by 350 ml cans are available for sale. It is very troublesome to prepare a special product sample such as a lower illuminating can in accordance with the different kinds of products having different types and shapes of containers. Therefore, in this embodiment, the can container and the bottle container from which the drink is taken out are displayed as the product sample 40 (hereinafter referred to as "can container sample 40a" and "bottle container sample 40b").

In this embodiment, similarly to the other embodiments, the can container sample 40a and the bottle container sample 40b are attached to the two support members 42, 42 arranged to terminate the merchandise display 13, And is attached to the support plate 43 (see Fig. 13). In this case, the can container sample 40a and the bottle container sample 40b are attached to the support member 42 and the support plate 43 via the attachment device 44, The attaching structure of the connector 40 will be described in detail.

First, the attachment structure of the can container sample 40a will be described with reference to Figs. 15, 16, and 17. Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a support member 42 with a 250 ml can (small can (S)) of a can container sample 40a attached thereto. Fig. 16 is a cross- Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the can attachment device 44a. Fig. 17, the can attaching device 44a includes an attachment device body 51 having a perforated disc shape and an annular small can-fitting portion 51 extending perpendicularly from the outer periphery of the attachment device main body 51. [ An annular large can-fitting portion 53 extending in an L-shaped cross-section outward from an intermediate position between the small can-fitting portions 52, And is integrally formed with one attachment portion 54 (see Fig. 15B).

15A and 15B, the attachment portion 54 is composed of an inclined portion 54a inclined to the attaching device main body 51 side and an annular groove portion 54b continuous to the inclined portion 54a, (54b) is connected to the large can fitting portion (53). The annular groove portion 54b is formed so as to ride over the inclined portion 54a by pushing the can attachment device 44a with the attachment portion 54 abutting on the attachment opening 42a of the circularly formed support member 42 And the can attachment device 44a is attached to the support member 42 in a state of being prevented from slipping off. At this time, the large can-fitting portion 53 functions as a stopper when pushing the can attachment device 44a.

The small can-fitting portion 52 has a wedge-shaped cross-sectional shape and has an inner diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the mouthpiece portion Sa of the small-sized can S. [ The mouth piece Sa of the small can S is brought into contact with the small can fitting portion 52 and the small mouth piece Sa is pushed in so that the mouth piece Sa fits into the small can fitting portion 52 And the small can S is attached to the can attachment device 44a in a side-collapsed posture.

Similarly, the large can fitting portion 53 has a wedge-shaped cross-sectional shape, and the inside diameter thereof is formed to be slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the mouthpiece portion Ta of the large can T. The large can fitting portion 53 protrudes forward from the small can fitting portion 52 and the mouth piece portion Ta of the attached large can T and the small can fitting portion 52 So as not to interfere. The mouth piece portion Ta of the large can T is brought into contact with the large can fitting portion 53 so as to push the mouth piece portion Ta into the large can fitting portion 53, And the large can T is attached to the can attachment device 44a in a side collapsed posture. In addition to the 250 ml cans and the 350 ml cans, the can vessels have different capacities such as 500 ml cans and 160 ml cans. However, the can vessels sold by this type of vending machine are small in size And a can (T).

Since the can container sample 40a is attached to the support member 42 via the can attachment device 44a having the small can fit portion 52 and the large can fit portion 53 as described above, The can container sample 40a can be exchanged easily and freely. The can attaching device 44a may be removed and the attaching opening 42a of the support member 432 may be closed by a special cap (not shown) for a portion where the can container sample 40a is unnecessary.

Next, the attachment structure of the bottle container sample 40b will be described with reference to Figs. 18, 19, and 20. Fig. 18 is a front view of the support member 42 with the bottle container sample 40b attached thereto, Fig. 19 is a side view thereof, and Fig. 20 is a sectional view thereof from the upper side thereof. As shown in these figures, the bottle attachment device 44b has a double ring portion 61 for supporting the mouth portion a of the bottle container sample 40b and a body portion b of the bottle container sample 40b And a support portion 62 for supporting the support portion. The double ring portion 61 is fixed to the ring attaching piece 63 which is bent and extended from the base portion of the support portion 62. The support portion 62 is supported by the protruding piece 64, Is screwed to the member (42). That is, the combined attachment device 44b is attached to the support member 42 by the support portion 62 in a state in which the double ring portion 61 is pushed against the can attachment device 44a and abuts.

The support portion 62 is composed of a support portion main body 65 formed of a steel plate or a stainless steel plate and a pad portion 66 bonded to the inside of the tip end portion of the support portion main body 65, Is directly contacted to the body portion (b) of the container sample (40b), and is supported so as to float it. The support portion main body 65 is formed so as to match the shape of the bottle container sample 40b from the lower side to the back side of the bottle container sample 40b, So that the surface is not covered.

On the other hand, the double ring portion 61 is made of a hard rubber or the like and includes an outer ring portion 61a into which the outer peripheral surface of the spout portion a of the bottle sample 40b is fitted and an inner peripheral surface of the spout portion And is formed integrally with an inner ring portion 61b fitted thereto. The mouth portion a of the bottle container sample 40b is fitted into the double ring portion 61 so that the mouth portion a is positioned between the outer ring portion 61a and the inner ring portion 61a, So that the bottle container sample 40b is attached to the bottle attachment device 44b in a side collapsed posture.

Since the bottle container sample 40b is attached to the support member 42 via the bottle attachment device 44b composed of the double ring portion 61 and the support portion 62 as described above, It can be stably attached to the support member 42 and the bottle container sample 40b can be exchanged easily and freely.

As described above, according to the vending machine of claim 1, it is possible to display the product sample so as to achieve the fullness, and to constitute the product display having the special and high appeal.

Further, according to the vending machine of claim 6, it is possible to uniformly illuminate a product that can be seen over the product display, and to fully utilize the characteristics of the automatic vending machine that the received product and its sales operation can be seen.

In addition, according to the vending machine of claim 7, the merchandise sample can be displayed so as to achieve the fullness, and the merchandise sample and the merchandise visible over the merchandise display can be uniformly illuminated.

Claims (8)

(1) A vending machine, which is housed in a commodity column formed in a plurality of right and left directions and in a vertical direction and in which a commodity is housed in a side collapsed posture and can look over the commodity through a transparent panel of the commodity display, Wherein a plurality of rows of samples are provided in a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows in the left-right direction and in a vertical direction in a sideways collapsed posture in front of the product columns. The automatic vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the product samples of the respective rows adjacent in the left-right direction are respectively supported on both side portions of a single support member extending in the up-down direction. The automatic vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the product sample is a container of a product from which a beverage is taken out, and the product sample is detachably attached to the support member via an attachment device. 4. The can holder according to claim 3, wherein the container is a can container of canned goods, the attachment device is fixed to the support member, and an annular large can fitting portion into which the mouthpiece portion of the large- And a small-sized can-fitting portion of an annular shape into which the piece portion is fitted. The automatic container according to claim 3, wherein the container is a bottle container of a bottle product, and the attachment device has a double ring portion which is fixed to the support member and in which an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface of the neck portion of the bottle container are fitted, Vending machines. A vending machine capable of visually recognizing a product contained in a transparent display panel of a product display is characterized in that a lighting device is disposed in a space between the transparent panel and the product so as to extend in the vertical direction so as to terminate the product display The vending machine with. A plurality of articles of merchandise display of the vending machine of claim 6 are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns in the left-right direction and in the vertical direction in a side-lying attitude, and the lighting apparatus is arranged Wherein the automatic vending machine comprises: The image forming apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the article sample of each row adjacent in the left-right direction is respectively supported on both side portions of a single support member extending in the vertical direction, and the illuminator is disposed inside the support member And the like.