KR200253263Y1 - Goods Container of Unwrapped Foodstuff Vending Machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Vending machine that sells unpackaged foods such as confectionery, allows food to be stored safely from harmful substances and pests while maintaining the original ingredients and freshness, and can be easily removed from the inside of conventional storage containers. Provided is a hygienic plastic storage container installed in close contact with the conventional storage container. The container for the food vending machine is made of plastic and includes a container body, a space dividing member, and a lid. The container body includes a side portion and a bottom portion disposed at a lower end of the side portion and having an outlet for discharging the food. The space dividing member defines a space for installing a moisture absorbent in the container body so that the moisture absorbent can be installed in the container body, while preventing the moisture absorbent from directly contacting the food. The lid covers the container body to block the ingress of impurities from the outside. In a preferred embodiment, the locking projection protruding upwardly is formed on the bottom surface portion, the space partition member is composed of an inclined plate that is formed on the locking projection and the side portion and the vent is penetrated.

Description

Goods Container of Unwrapped Foodstuff Vending Machine

The present invention relates to a food container, and more particularly to a product storage container of an unpackaged food vending machine such as a confectionery.

There are widespread bakery vending machines with game machines, which sell balls and other confectionery products to children, so that people who purchase goods can enjoy the game. Figure 1 shows an example of such a game machine-attached bakery vending machine is described in Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-170508. In the vending machine of FIG. 1, when a user inputs a coin into the coin inlet 11, a certain amount of ball confectionery stored in the storage container 20 inside the vending machine is discharged through the outlet 50 and at the same time, the operation lever 12. Amusement screen operated by the output to the monitor 13 can be enjoyed entertainment games.

In general, the outer frame of the bakery vending machine attached to the game machine is manufactured using MDF compressed plywood or sawdust, it is customary to use the same material for storage containers for storing goods. Therefore, it is highly likely that harmful substances from these materials are absorbed in unpacked confectionery to alter the ingredients of the product and to harm the human body of those who consume it. In particular, when the vending machine attached to the game machine is operated, the temperature of the storage container increases due to the heat generated from the CRT, the transformer, and the like, so that the temperature difference from the outside increases. In addition, since it is not sufficiently sealed from the outside, an environment in which bacteria can easily grow even in rain or high humidity is formed, and it was not safe from harmful dust and pests.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, while maintaining the original ingredients and freshness of food in the unpackaged food vending machine to enable safe storage of food from external harmful substances and pests, and inside the conventional storage container It is a technical object of the present invention to provide a hygienic plastic storage container that can be easily detached and installed in close contact with the conventional storage container.

1 is a view showing an example of a conventional bakery vending machine.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the storage container according to the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the storage container of FIG. 2 is installed.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

60: cover 70: container body

72: side portion 74: protrusion

76: bottom part 77: locking jaw

78: inclined plate 80: vent

82: outlet 84: sleeve

86, 88: extension 90: outer container

92: sleeve 94: moisture absorbent

The container for food vending machines of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem is made of a plastic material, and includes a container body, a space dividing member, and a cover. The container body includes a side portion and a bottom portion disposed at a lower end of the side portion and having an outlet for discharging the food. The space dividing member defines a space for installing a moisture absorbent in the container body so that the moisture absorbent can be installed in the container body, while preventing the moisture absorbent from directly contacting the food. The lid covers the container body to block the ingress of impurities from the outside.

In a preferred embodiment, the locking projection protruding upwardly is formed on the bottom surface portion, the space partition member is composed of an inclined plate that is formed on the locking projection and the side portion and the vent is penetrated.

Such a container may be installed in a conventional storage container (called an “outer container”) in which a product discharge port is formed at a position corresponding to the discharge port on a lower surface thereof. In a preferred embodiment, a sleeve is formed below the outlet and extends downwardly from the boundary of the outlet, so as to fit in the product outlet of the outer container. At least a portion of the lower surface of the outer circumferential surface of the side portion preferably extends extending outward. In this case, when the container is installed or taken out in the outer container, a space for the operator to insert a finger is provided.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the storage container according to the present invention. The illustrated storage container includes a cover 60 for blocking the inflow of impurities from the outside, and a container body 70 for storing a product to be sold through a vending machine, and is processed from a plastic material. In the present embodiment, the container body 72 includes a side portion 72 that defines a product storage space from the side, and a bottom portion 76 disposed below the side portion 72 and is processed as a separate member. It further comprises an inclined plate 78.

Protruding portion 74 for fastening with the cover 60 is formed at the upper end of the outer circumferential surface of the side portion 72, and likewise, a protruding portion is formed correspondingly to the lower end of the cover 60. A discharge port 82 is formed at one side of the bottom portion 76 for discharging the product, and the lower end of the discharge port 82 is extended downwardly from the boundary of the discharge port so that a sleeve (not shown in FIG. 1) is formed and discharged. Will be induced downward. On the other hand, a locking step 77 for supporting the inclined plate 78 is formed on the bottom portion 76. The inclined plate 78 has the other end on the side surface opposite the discharge port 82 in the state in which one end is caught by the locking jaw 77. The inclined surface 78 is formed with a plurality of vents 80 penetrating through. On the other hand, at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of at least part of the side portion 72 is formed with extending portions 86 and 88 extending outward.

The storage container of FIG. 2 may be installed in a container 90 (hereinafter, referred to as an “outer container”) made of a conventional material such as plywood or MDF. As shown in FIG. 3, the lengths to the expansion parts 86 and 88 on both sides of the storage container of the present invention have a size that is almost equal to or slightly smaller than the length of the inner space of the outer container 90. In addition, the positions of the outlet 82 and the sleeve 84 are formed at positions corresponding to the outlet of the outer container 90 and the sleeve 92. Looking at the installation process, the moisture absorbent 96 for absorbing moisture is installed on the bottom portion 76 of the lower space of the space in which the inclined plate 78 is installed in the cover 60 is removed. Then, while the one end of the inclined plate 78 is in close contact with the engaging jaw 77, the other end is caught on the side portion opposite the outlet 82. Then, after loading the goods into the container body 70 and covering the lid, the first bottom portion 76 of the storage container is moved to the outer container while aligning the position of the sleeve 84 with the sleeve 92 of the outer container 90. It will rest on the bottom surface of 90.

In this state of installation, the goods loaded inside the storage container are provided in the goods transport path through the sleeve 84. In addition, the inclined plate 78 provides an absorbent installation space in the container in a state in which the inclined plate 78 is not in direct contact with the absorbent 96. Air can be circulated through the vent 80 between the absorbent installation space below the inclined plate 78 and the product loading space above the inclined plate 78, and the absorbent 96 is circulated through the vent 80. It will absorb the moisture contained in the internal air.

The above description illustrates one embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto and may be variously modified. For example, although the outlet 82 and the sleeve 84 are illustrated as being rectangular in shape, they may be in other forms, such as circular. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, as the member for providing the absorbent installation space, the locking jaw 77 and the inclined plate 78 is used, but in other embodiments, for example, a member bent in a 'c' shape is provided and The moisture absorbent 96 can also be provided inside. A box-type desiccant storage box having a plurality of vents may be installed in the container. On the other hand, the rubber packing may be mounted on the connection portion of the cover 60 and the main body 70 to enhance the sealing action.

As such, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may understand that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not as restrictive. The scope of the present invention is represented by the utility model registration claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the utility model registration claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the invention. Should be interpreted as

As described above, the storage container according to the present invention enables to store food safely from harmful substances and pests while maintaining the original ingredients and freshness in the unpackaged food vending machine such as confectionery. In particular, since the moisture absorbent is installed outside the container, while preventing the interaction between the food and the moisture absorbent, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the confectionary or the propagation of bacteria by removing the moisture inside the container. In particular, since the container is made of a plastic material, food can be stored hygienically and can be easily washed. In addition, since there is a structure that can be mounted inside the conventional storage container there is an advantage that can be easily installed without removing the conventional storage container.

Claims (4)

As a plastic container installed in an unpackaged food vending machine for storing the food, A container body including a side portion and a bottom portion disposed at a lower end of the side portion and having a discharge port for discharging the food; A space dividing member defining a moisture absorbent installation space in the container body; And A lid covering the container body to block inflow of impurities from the outside; Container comprising a. The method of claim 1, The locking projection protruding upward from the bottom portion is formed, The space dividing member And an inclined plate spanning the engaging jaw and the side portion and having a vent formed therethrough. The method of claim 1, A sleeve extending downwardly from the boundary of the discharge port; Container further comprising a. The method of claim 1, An extension part which extends outwardly formed at a lower end of an outer circumferential surface of at least part of the side part; Container further comprising a.