WO1989008900A1 - Display unit and automatic dispenser for articles, in particular solid foodstuffs - Google Patents

Display unit and automatic dispenser for articles, in particular solid foodstuffs Download PDF

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WO1989008900A1
WO1989008900A1 PCT/FR1989/000120 FR8900120W WO8908900A1 WO 1989008900 A1 WO1989008900 A1 WO 1989008900A1 FR 8900120 W FR8900120 W FR 8900120W WO 8908900 A1 WO8908900 A1 WO 8908900A1
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Thierry Staels
Philippe Rossignol
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  • the invention relates to a display and automatic dispenser of articles, in particular for solid food products.
  • the invention allows the user to choose the article he wishes and then to trigger its distribution automatically.
  • the articles are hung by a means serving as a ring at the level of their packaging on a hook which can at will distribute a single package or packaging containing the article.
  • the invention relates to an automatic dispenser.
  • the latter in the form of a cabinet with control panel 3, operates using coins and comprises: a distributor drum with a horizontal axis; formed of discs integral with radial plates 10 defining compartments for the products; an envelope 17 surrounding the lower half of the drum; cooling coils 19; a sampling opening 18. To each disc corresponds a blocking electromagnet 14.
  • the invention relates to an automatic distributor with rotary magazines with horizontal axis containing the articles in radial compartments.
  • the dispenser comprises several rotary magazines 40 with horizontal axes mounted in the upper part of a cabinet 10.
  • Each magazine is associated with an exhibition compartment 50, one face of which is transparent so that the article it contains is visible in a window on the front of the device.
  • the exposed article is distributed in a receptacle 26, then it is replaced by an article extracted from the associated magazine which is pushed by an ejector to facilitate transfer.
  • a rocker associated with the exposure compartment prevents double-distributions.
  • - FR-A-2.324.072 automatic distributor of articles fixed to a wire which must be detached from the latter to be sold.
  • automatic dispenser in the shape of a cabinet for food products of the type comprising a storage magazine 4, a door to allow the loading of said magazine, at least one drawer 6 for receiving the stored r uits 3 associated with a trigger system by coin mechanism;
  • the store 4 consists of at least one helical ramp 7 wound around a vertical post 8 in the center of the cabinet; this ramp 7 opens, in its lower part, at the level of a drawer 6 for receiving and serving; it is held resiliently in the cabinet and it comprises at least one vibrator 14 intended to carry out the automatic advancement of the products stored 3 on said ramp so as to automatically load the drawer 6 for distribution, after each service.
  • the invention applies in particular to vacuum packed food products intended preferably to be reheated on site in a microwave oven provided in said dispenser.
  • the inventor has therefore developed distributor displays which apply in particular to solid products sold under vacuum and which are intended to be reheated on site in microwave ovens incorporated in said distributor displays, the etan assembly associated with a coin operated trigger system (or not in the case of a cash register nearby).
  • the invention applies to the automatic distribution of products individually packaged and suspended in their packaging.
  • the individually packaged products are suspended in their packaging on automatic dispenser hooks.
  • Said automatic dispensing hooks are formed at least of a support axis which is inclined or not, and on which are suspended one next to the other the products to be dispensed.
  • Each hook is provided with a electric stepper motor and / or 3u of one or more electromagnets activated by the customer at the time of product selection and action on coin operated.
  • Said electric motor and / or the electromagnet (s) actuates a retaining means which retracts and drops a single product suspended at the end of the support axis of the automatic distributor hook.
  • the support axis is rotatably mounted with the shaft of the electric motor; along the support axis so arranged, at regular intervals, retaining means along the thread of an endless screw.
  • the step-by-step rotation of the support axis leads to the advance of suspended products arranged between two retaining means and which falls at the end of the race at the lower end of the support axis.
  • retaining means may, after rotation of the support axis at a certain angle, pass through the hanging hole of the packaging of the suspended product.
  • the support axis can comprise a deep groove which follows the thread of an endless screw and in which are suspended and guided directly the suspended products to be distributed.
  • the electric motor each support axis acts on the retaining means which releases a single suspended product by dropping it by gravity, from the end of the support.
  • the support axis can be composed of two half axes articulated between e and the ends of which, by raising and lowering, form positions: a position of retaining hook and a position releasing the suspended product.
  • the two half-axes are operated between them, for example by an electric motor or electromagnets, possibly a return spring.
  • the support axis can be cylindrical and contain an articulated lever, the lower end of which is provided with a hook to hold the product to be dispensed, this hook opens out through a window, at the level of the lower end of the ax support, 'the other end of the articulated lever is integral with an electromagnet and a return spring which allows to maneuver • thereby withholding that is internal to the support shaft.
  • the suppor axis is also cylindrical, it has another internal sliding axis which carries release means such as cones which release the product retained by retaining lugs, provided on the upper face. d the lower end of the support axis.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an automatic dispenser display articles especially for solid food products. This figure highlights the different elements that make up this type of dispenser and in particular the automatic dispenser hooks from which are hung, in their packaging, individually packaged products.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a cr ⁇ chet automatic distributor with its support axis rotatably mounted and actuated by an electric motor, said support axis comprising retaining means arranged at regular intervals along the thread of an endless screw.
  • Figure 3 is a view according to Figure 2 along the axis F, and this, so as to highlight the rotation of the support axis and the reversal of the retaining means at the end of said support axis.
  • Figure 2 is a view in which the end of the support axis retains the lowest product, while in Figure 4, after rotation, the retaining lug of the end of the support axis is in low position and can pass through the hanging hole of the hanging product packaging.
  • FIG. 4 represents the automatic distributor hook according to FIG. 2 after rotation of the support axis by 180 °.
  • the arrows indicate the release and fall of the hanging products and the distribution of the first products.
  • Figure 5 is a view according to a preferred embodiment. There is no retaining pin but a deep groove which follows the thread with a screw thread. The rotation allows the suspended products to advance along the support axis and thus allows the first product to fall when it reaches the end of the support axis.
  • Figure 6 is a view of the automatic distributor hook according to Figure 5 after rotation of the support axis.
  • Figure 7 is a schematic view of a distributor hook where the support axis is composed of two half-axes hinged together and whose two ends are raised and lowered so as to form one or more retaining means which can retract or allow the products to lift to free themselves from a notch.
  • Figure 8 is a view for showing the clearance of a suspended product.
  • Figure 9 is a view where l 5'ax support can be cylindrical contain an articulated lever whose lower end is provided with hook.
  • FIG. 10 is a view according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, where an electromagnet acts on the articulated lever allowing the hook to be lowered in order to allow the passage and the sliding of the suspended product until it falls from the end of the support axis.
  • Figure 11 is a view according to an embodiment similar to previous views, that is to say Figure 10 and Figure 9, but where the support axis is also cylindrical and has a sliding axis inside the support axis, said sliding axis carrying release means which release the retained product from the pins provided on the upper fac of the lower end of the support axis.
  • Figure 12 is a view according to the embodiment shown in Figure 11 in the position where the motor or one electromagnet will act to allow the fall of the first suspended product.
  • the automatic distributor display shown in FIG. 1, includes a display case 1 which makes it possible to present the various food products to the customer. These food products are kept suspended on automatic dispenser hooks 2.
  • the product 3 can, if necessary, be put in place to be reheated in a microwave oven 4.
  • the product 3, individually packaged, is suspended in its packaging 5 on automatic dispenser hooks-j.2.
  • Each hook 2 is provided with an electric step-by-step motor 6 actuated by the customer when choosing the product 3 and acting on the coin mechanism. Said electric motor 6 actuates a retaining means 7 which retracts and drops the suspended product 3 which is arranged lowest on the support axis 8 of the automatic dispenser hook.
  • the last retaining pin 7A retains the packaging 5 up to that the motor 6 is activated and that, after the support axis 8 has made a revolution, for example of 180 °, it allows the retaining lug 7A to be in the low position, thus allowing passage of the product suspended 3 by its packaging 5, the hanging hole 9 of which can then pass without being retained by the lug 7A (see FIG. 4).
  • the dispensing hook shown in Figures 5 and 6 differs from the dispensing hook shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4 in that it does not have its own retaining means such as lugs 7A, etc. but that the means for retaining the support axis 8 is a deep groove 11 which follows the thread of an endless screw along the longitudinal axis of the support axis 8.
  • the end 10 of the support axis 8 ends without retaining lug. This end 10 is therefore free.
  • the products 3 in their packaging 5, are simply suspended by the opening 9 provided for this purpose on the packaging in the groove 11.
  • the rotation of the support axis 8 driven for example by an electric motor 6 causes the advance not products 3 in their packaging 5 along the support axis 8.
  • the first product 3, located near the end 10 of the support axis 8, falls when the groove 11 is inclined downward and causes thus the sliding and falling of the packaging 5 and of the food product 3 which is thus distributed.
  • the support axis 8 can be composed of two half-axes 12A, 12B, articulated at their median part around an axis 13. These two half-axes 12A, 12B are operated by an electromagnet 14 and possibly a return spring, not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Said electromagnet 14 makes it possible to maneuver one support axis relative to the other in the matching position as shown in Figure 7.
  • the support axis 8 has at its ends a retaining means 15 and one or more other retaining means such as 16. These retaining means are formed by lugs arranged on one of the half-axes, for example the semi-axis 12A.
  • the end of the other half-axis 12B has bosses which, by maneuvering the two half-axes 12A and 12B, one relative to the other makes it possible to release the first package 5 carrying the product 3 of the retaining lug 15 and thus allows its release, its chu and its distribution while the following packages all retained by second lug 16 are, at least the first, released to come against lug 15.
  • the shape of the retaining pins 15, 16 is studied as a function of the opening 9 of the package 5 in which the product is suspended 3.
  • the shape of the ends of the half-axes 12A, 12B e studied so as to be able to either have an action of the retained lugs or release the packaging from said lugs, for example, by lifting the half-axis 12B at its lower end relative to the lower end of the other half-axis 12A.
  • the support axis 8 can be cylindrical and contain an articulated lever 17.
  • the action of 1 electromagnet 19 allows the hook 23 to retract, which enters the cylindrical support axis 8.
  • the return spring brings back, immediately after the passage of the first product dispensed, the hook which blocks the descent of the second product to be dispensed.
  • the support axis 8 is also cylindrical.
  • the retaining means are no longer arranged at the end of an articulated arm. May on an axis 24 slidably mounted in said support axis 8.
  • the operation of the sliding axis 24, which actuates the retaining means 25, is driven by an electromagnet 26 and a return spring 27 mounted coaxially audi sliding axis 24
  • retaining notches 29, 30 are provided on the cylindrical tube 8 that forms the support axis. These notches make it possible to retain the products suspended by the opening 9 of their packaging 5.
  • the pin 24 mounted sliding inside the support pin 8 comprises at least two release means 25 which are for example cones 25, 26. The action of these cones while moving makes it possible to raise the packages 5 which are retained in the notches and thus release a first package 5 which falls and which is distributed, while the next comes at the level of the last notch located at the end 28 of the support axis 8.

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The individually packed products (3) are suspended in their packaging (5) on automatic dispensing hooks (2); said automatic dispensing hooks (2) consist of at least one support shaft (8) which may or may not be tilted and on which are suspended the products to be dispensed; each hook (2) is provided with an electric stepping motor (6) operated by the customer when selecting the product and operating the coin unit; said electric motor (6) operates a retaining means which moves down and allows only one suspended product to fall, at the end of the support shaft (8) of the automatic dispensing hook (2). The invention is applied in particular to display units for dispensing articles.

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PRESENTOIR ET DISTRIBUTEUR AUTOMATIQUE D 'ARTICLES NOTAMMENT POUR PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES SOLIDES DISPLAY AND VENDING MACHINE FOR ARTICLES, PARTICULARLY FOR SOLID FOOD PRODUCTS
L ' invention a pour objet un présentoir et distributeur automatique d ' articles notamment pour produits alimentaires solides .The invention relates to a display and automatic dispenser of articles, in particular for solid food products.
L ' invention permet à l ' utilisateur de choisir l ' article qu ' il désire puis de déclencher sa distribution automatiquement . A cet effet, les articles sont accrochés par un moyen faisant office d ' anneau au niveau de leur emballage sur un crochet qui peut à volonté distribuer un seul paquet ou emballage contenant l ' article .The invention allows the user to choose the article he wishes and then to trigger its distribution automatically. To this end, the articles are hung by a means serving as a ring at the level of their packaging on a hook which can at will distribute a single package or packaging containing the article.
L ' état de la technique peut être défini par les brevets suivants :The state of the art can be defined by the following patents:
- EP 0 242 423 - WO 86/04707 - FR-A-2.242.733 : l'invention concerne un distributeur automatique. Celui-ci, en forme de meuble à tableau de commandes 3, fonctionne à l'aide de pièces de monnaie et comporte : un tambour distributeur à axe horizontal ; formé de disques solidaires de plaques radiales 10 définissant des compartiments pour les produits ; une enveloppe 17 entourant la moitié inférieure du tambour ; des serpentins réfrigérants 19 ; une ouverture de prélèvement 18. A chaque disque correspond un électro-aimant de blocage 14.- EP 0 242 423 - WO 86/04707 - FR-A-2,242,733: the invention relates to an automatic dispenser. The latter, in the form of a cabinet with control panel 3, operates using coins and comprises: a distributor drum with a horizontal axis; formed of discs integral with radial plates 10 defining compartments for the products; an envelope 17 surrounding the lower half of the drum; cooling coils 19; a sampling opening 18. To each disc corresponds a blocking electromagnet 14.
- FR-A-2.312.825 : l'invention concerne un distributeur automatique à magasins rotatifs à axe horizontal contenant les articles dans des compartiments radiaux.- FR-A-2.312.825: the invention relates to an automatic distributor with rotary magazines with horizontal axis containing the articles in radial compartments.
Le distributeur comporte plusieurs magasins rotatifs 40 à axes horizontaux montés dans la partie supérieure d'une armoire 10. A chaque magasin est associé un compartiment d'exposition 50 dont une face est transparente pour que l'article qu'il contient soit visible dans une fenêtre de la face avant de l'appareil. Au cours du cycle opératoire, l'article exposé est distribué dans un réceptacle 26, puis il est remplacé par un article extrait du magasin associé qui est poussé par un ejecteur pour faciliter le transfert. Une bascule associée au compartiment d'exposition empêche les double-distributions. - FR-A-2.324.072 : distributeur automatique d'articles fixés à un fil devant être détachés de ce dernier pour être vendus.The dispenser comprises several rotary magazines 40 with horizontal axes mounted in the upper part of a cabinet 10. Each magazine is associated with an exhibition compartment 50, one face of which is transparent so that the article it contains is visible in a window on the front of the device. During the operating cycle, the exposed article is distributed in a receptacle 26, then it is replaced by an article extracted from the associated magazine which is pushed by an ejector to facilitate transfer. A rocker associated with the exposure compartment prevents double-distributions. - FR-A-2.324.072: automatic distributor of articles fixed to a wire which must be detached from the latter to be sold.
Domaine d'application : distributeurs automatiques de glaces, confiseries et autres articles pouvant être fixés à un fil , à un ruban ou autre. - FR-A- .505.310 : l'invention a pour objet des distributeurs automatiques d'un liquide alimentaire en vrac.Field of application: automatic ice cream dispensers, confectionery and other items that can be attached to a wire, ribbon or other. - FR-A- .505.310: the subject of the invention is automatic dispensers for a bulk food liquid.
- FR-A- .594.989 : distributeur automatique en forme d'armoire pour produi s alimentaires du type comportant un magasin de stockage 4, une porte pour permettre le chargement dudit magasin, au moins un tiroir 6 de réce tion des r uits stockés 3 associé à un s stème de déclenchemen par monnayeur ; le magasin 4 est constitue d'au moins une ramp hélicoïdale 7 enroulée autour d'un poteau vertical 8 au centre d l'armoire ; cette rampe 7 débouche, à sa partie basse, au niveau d'u tiroir 6 de réception et de service ; elle est maintenue de faço élastique dans l'armoire et elle comporte au moins un vibreur 14 destiné réaliser l'avancement automatique des produits stockés 3 sur ladite ramp de façon à charger automatiquement le tiroir 6 de distribution, aprè chaque service.- FR-A-. 594.989: automatic dispenser in the shape of a cabinet for food products of the type comprising a storage magazine 4, a door to allow the loading of said magazine, at least one drawer 6 for receiving the stored r uits 3 associated with a trigger system by coin mechanism; the store 4 consists of at least one helical ramp 7 wound around a vertical post 8 in the center of the cabinet; this ramp 7 opens, in its lower part, at the level of a drawer 6 for receiving and serving; it is held resiliently in the cabinet and it comprises at least one vibrator 14 intended to carry out the automatic advancement of the products stored 3 on said ramp so as to automatically load the drawer 6 for distribution, after each service.
Ces différents brevets démontrent que chaque distributeur est bie adapté à un article particulier.These various patents demonstrate that each distributor is well suited to a particular article.
L'invention s'applique notamment aux produits alimentaires emballé sous vide et destinés de préférence à être réchauffés sur place dans u four à micro-ondes prévu dans ledit distributeur.The invention applies in particular to vacuum packed food products intended preferably to be reheated on site in a microwave oven provided in said dispenser.
Ces différents présentoirs distributeurs sont équipés de différent systèmes de distributeurs et ce, selon le produit vendu, son emballage son traitement éventuel après distribution, sa nature.These different distributor displays are equipped with different distributor systems, depending on the product sold, its packaging, its possible treatment after distribution, its nature.
Les habitudes alimentaires se transformant, respect des horaires journées continues etc., impliquent un nouveau mode de distribution : l distribution entièrement automatique sur des sites spécialisés. Le distributeur automatique pouvant faire peur au client, il es impératif qu'il le fasse rêver en lui présentant en même temps le produits qu'il distribue.Changing eating habits, compliance with continuous day schedules, etc., imply a new mode of distribution: fully automatic distribution on specialized sites. The vending machine can scare the customer, it is imperative that he make him dream by presenting him at the same time the products that he distributes.
Les présentoirs distributeurs cités ci-dessus utilisent de mécanismes complexes avec tous les inconvénients qu'ils entraînent. Ce inconvénients peuvent être supportés par les clients dans la mesure où i s'agit de produits d'appoints tels que des confiserie, des coupe-faim etc. mais en aucun cas lorsqu'il s'agit d'un repas.-The above-mentioned dispensing displays use complex mechanisms with all the drawbacks they entail. This inconvenience can be borne by customers insofar as i are additional products such as confectionery, appetite suppressants etc. but in no case when it is a meal.
L'inventeur a donc mis au point des présentoirs distributeur s'appliquant notamment aux produits solides vendus sous vide et qui son destinés à être réchauffés sur place dans des fours à micro-onde incorporés dans lesdits présentoirs distributeurs, l'ensemble étan associé à un système de déclenchement par monnayeur (ou pas en cas d présence d'une caisse à proximité).The inventor has therefore developed distributor displays which apply in particular to solid products sold under vacuum and which are intended to be reheated on site in microwave ovens incorporated in said distributor displays, the etan assembly associated with a coin operated trigger system (or not in the case of a cash register nearby).
L'invention s'applique à la distribution automatique de produit conditionnés individuellement et suspendus dans leur emballage.The invention applies to the automatic distribution of products individually packaged and suspended in their packaging.
Les produits conditionnés individuellement sont suspendus dans leu emballage sur des crochets distributeurs automatiques.The individually packaged products are suspended in their packaging on automatic dispenser hooks.
Lesdits crochets distributeurs automatiques sont formés au moins d'u axe support qui est incliné ou pas, et sur lequel sont suspendus les uns côté des autres les produits à distribuer. Chaque crochet est pourvu d'u moteur électrique pas à pas et/o 3u d'un ou plusieurs électro-aiman actionné par le client au moment du choix du produit et de l'action sur monnayeur.Said automatic dispensing hooks are formed at least of a support axis which is inclined or not, and on which are suspended one next to the other the products to be dispensed. Each hook is provided with a electric stepper motor and / or 3u of one or more electromagnets activated by the customer at the time of product selection and action on coin operated.
Ledit moteur électrique et/ou le ou les électro-aimants actionne moyen de retenue qui s'escamote et laisse tomber un seul produit suspend à l'extrémité de l'axe support du crochet distributeur automatique.Said electric motor and / or the electromagnet (s) actuates a retaining means which retracts and drops a single product suspended at the end of the support axis of the automatic distributor hook.
Selon un mode de réalisation, l'axe support est monté rotatif coup avec l'arbre du moteur électrique ; le long de l'axe support so disposés, à intervalles réguliers, des moyens de retenue suivant le fil d'une vis sans fin.According to one embodiment, the support axis is rotatably mounted with the shaft of the electric motor; along the support axis so arranged, at regular intervals, retaining means along the thread of an endless screw.
La rotation pas à pas de l'axe support entraine l'avancée d produits suspendus disposés entre deux moyens de retenue et qui vienne chuter en fin de course à l'extrémité inférieure de l'axe support. moyen de retenue peut, après rotation de l'axe support suivant un certa angle, passer à travers le trou d'accrochage de l'emballage du produ suspendu.The step-by-step rotation of the support axis leads to the advance of suspended products arranged between two retaining means and which falls at the end of the race at the lower end of the support axis. retaining means may, after rotation of the support axis at a certain angle, pass through the hanging hole of the packaging of the suspended product.
Selon un mode de réalisation voisin, l'axe support peut comporter u profonde rainure qui suit le filet d'une vis sans fin et dans laquel sont maintenus et guidés directement les produits suspendus à distribuer Selon d'autres modes de réalisation, le moteur électrique de chaq axe support agit sur le moyen de retenue qui libère un seul produ suspendu en le laissant tomber par gravité, de l'extrémité de l'a support.According to a neighboring embodiment, the support axis can comprise a deep groove which follows the thread of an endless screw and in which are suspended and guided directly the suspended products to be distributed. According to other embodiments, the electric motor each support axis acts on the retaining means which releases a single suspended product by dropping it by gravity, from the end of the support.
L'axe support peut être composé de deux demi axes articulés entre e et dont les extrémités, en se soulevant et en s'abaissant, forment de positions : une position de crochet de retenue et une position libérant l produit suspendu. Les deux demi-axes sont manoeuvres entre eux, p exemple par un moteur électrique ou des électro-aimants, éventuellement u ressort de rappel. Suivant un autre mode de réalisation, l'axe support peut êtr cylindrique et contenir un levier articulé dont l'extrémité inférieure es munie d'un crochet pour venir retenir le produit à distribuer, ce croche débouche par une fenêtre, au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure de l'ax support, ' l'autre extrémité du levier articulé est solidaire d'un électro aimant et d'un ressort de rappel qui permet de manoeuvrer • ce moyen d retenue qui est interne à l'axe support.The support axis can be composed of two half axes articulated between e and the ends of which, by raising and lowering, form positions: a position of retaining hook and a position releasing the suspended product. The two half-axes are operated between them, for example by an electric motor or electromagnets, possibly a return spring. According to another embodiment, the support axis can be cylindrical and contain an articulated lever, the lower end of which is provided with a hook to hold the product to be dispensed, this hook opens out through a window, at the level of the lower end of the ax support, 'the other end of the articulated lever is integral with an electromagnet and a return spring which allows to maneuver • thereby withholding that is internal to the support shaft.
Suivant un mode de réalisation analogue au précédent, l'axe suppor est également cylindrique, il comporte un autre axe coulissant interne qu porte des moyens de dégagement tels que des cônes qui libèrent le produi retenu par des ergots de retenue, prévus sur la face supérieure d l'extrémité inférieure de l'axe support.According to an embodiment similar to the previous one, the suppor axis is also cylindrical, it has another internal sliding axis which carries release means such as cones which release the product retained by retaining lugs, provided on the upper face. d the lower end of the support axis.
Les dessins ci-joints sont donnés à titre d'exemples indicatifs et non limitatifs. Ils représentent un mode de réalisation préféré selon l'invention. Ils permettront de comprendre aisément l'invention. La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un présentoir distributeur automatique d'articles notamment pour produits alimentaires solides. Cette figure met en évidence les différents éléments qui composent ce type de distributeur et notamment les crochets distributeurs automatiques auxquels sont suspendus, dans leurs emballages, les produits conditionnés individuellement.The attached drawings are given as indicative and non-limiting examples. They represent a preferred embodiment according to the invention. They will allow the invention to be easily understood. Figure 1 is a perspective view of an automatic dispenser display articles especially for solid food products. This figure highlights the different elements that make up this type of dispenser and in particular the automatic dispenser hooks from which are hung, in their packaging, individually packaged products.
La figure 2 est une vue schématique d'un crβchet distributeur automatique avec son axe support monté rotatif et actionné par un moteur électrique, ledit axe support comportant des moyens de retenue disposés à intervalles réguliers suivant le filet d'une vis, sans fin. La figure 3 est une vue selon la figure 2 suivant l'axe F, et ce, de manière à mettre en évidence la rotation de l'axe support et le renversement du moyen de retenue à l'extrémité dudit axe support.Figure 2 is a schematic view of a crβchet automatic distributor with its support axis rotatably mounted and actuated by an electric motor, said support axis comprising retaining means arranged at regular intervals along the thread of an endless screw. Figure 3 is a view according to Figure 2 along the axis F, and this, so as to highlight the rotation of the support axis and the reversal of the retaining means at the end of said support axis.
La figure 2 est une vue dans laquelle l'extrémité de l'axe support retient le produit le plus bas, tandis que dans la figure 4, après rotation, l'ergot de retenue de l'extrémité de l'axe support se trouve en position basse et peut passer à travers le trou d'accrochage de l'emballage du produit suspendu.Figure 2 is a view in which the end of the support axis retains the lowest product, while in Figure 4, after rotation, the retaining lug of the end of the support axis is in low position and can pass through the hanging hole of the hanging product packaging.
La figure 4 représente le crochet distributeur automatique selon la figure 2 après rotation de 180° de l'axe support. Les flèches indiquent la libération et la chute des produits suspendus et la distribution des premiers produits.FIG. 4 represents the automatic distributor hook according to FIG. 2 after rotation of the support axis by 180 °. The arrows indicate the release and fall of the hanging products and the distribution of the first products.
La figure 5 est une vue selon un mode de réalisation préféré. Il n'y a pas d'ergot de retenue mais une profonde rainure qui suit le filet d'un pas de vis. La rotation permet de faire avancer les produits suspendus le long de l'axe support et permet ainsi au premier produit de tomber lorsqu'il arrive à l'extrémité de l'axe support.Figure 5 is a view according to a preferred embodiment. There is no retaining pin but a deep groove which follows the thread with a screw thread. The rotation allows the suspended products to advance along the support axis and thus allows the first product to fall when it reaches the end of the support axis.
La figure 6 est une vue du crochet distributeur automatique selon la figure 5 après rotation de l'axe support.Figure 6 is a view of the automatic distributor hook according to Figure 5 after rotation of the support axis.
La figure 7 est une vue schématique d'un crochet distributeur où l'axe support est composé de deux demi-axes articulés entre eux et dont les deux extrémités se soulèvent et s'abaissent de manière à former un ou plusieurs moyens de retenue qui peuvent s'escamoter ou permettre aux produits de se soulever pour se dégager d'une encoche.Figure 7 is a schematic view of a distributor hook where the support axis is composed of two half-axes hinged together and whose two ends are raised and lowered so as to form one or more retaining means which can retract or allow the products to lift to free themselves from a notch.
La figure 8 est une vue permettant de montrer le dégagement d'un produit suspendu. La figure 9 est une vue où l 5'axe support peut être cylindrique contenir un levier articulé dont l'extrémité inférieure est munie d' crochet.Figure 8 is a view for showing the clearance of a suspended product. Figure 9 is a view where l 5'ax support can be cylindrical contain an articulated lever whose lower end is provided with hook.
La figure 10 est une vue selon le mode de réalisation représenté à figure 9, où un électro-aimant agit sur le levier articulé permetta d'abaisser le crochet en vue de permettre le passage et le glissement d produit suspendu jusqu'à ce qu'il tombe de l'extrémité de l'axe support.FIG. 10 is a view according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, where an electromagnet acts on the articulated lever allowing the hook to be lowered in order to allow the passage and the sliding of the suspended product until it falls from the end of the support axis.
La figure 11 est une vue selon un mode de réalisation analogue a vues précédentes, c'est-à-dire la figure 10 et la figure 9, mais où l'ax support est également cylindrique et comporte un axe coulissant l'intérieur de l'axe support, ledit axe coulissant portant des moyens d dégagement qui libèrent le produit retenu des ergots prévus sur la fac supérieure de l'extrémité inférieure de l'axe support.Figure 11 is a view according to an embodiment similar to previous views, that is to say Figure 10 and Figure 9, but where the support axis is also cylindrical and has a sliding axis inside the support axis, said sliding axis carrying release means which release the retained product from the pins provided on the upper fac of the lower end of the support axis.
La figure 12 est une vue selon le mode de réalisation représenté à l figure 11 en position où le moteur ou 1 'électro-aimant aura agit pou permettre la chute du premier produit suspendu.Figure 12 is a view according to the embodiment shown in Figure 11 in the position where the motor or one electromagnet will act to allow the fall of the first suspended product.
Le présentoir distributeur automatique, représenté à la figure 1 comporte une vitrine 1 qui permet de présenter les différents produit alimentaires au client. Ces produits alimentaires sont maintenus suspendu sur des crochets distributeurs automatiques 2.The automatic distributor display, shown in FIG. 1, includes a display case 1 which makes it possible to present the various food products to the customer. These food products are kept suspended on automatic dispenser hooks 2.
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté à la figure 1 , il y plusieurs étages de crochets suspendus. Sur ce type de présentoi distributeur automatique, il existe un ou plusieurs monnayeurs. Aprè avoir payé le prix du produit distribué, l'utilisateur fait son choix e reçoit le produit 3 qui est automatiquement libéré d'un des crochet distributeurs 2.According to the embodiment shown in Figure 1, there are several stages of hanging hooks. On this type of vending machine display, there are one or more coin acceptors. After paying the price of the product distributed, the user makes his choice and receives the product 3 which is automatically released from one of the distributor hooks 2.
Le produit 3 peut, si nécessaire, être mis en place pour êtr réchauffé dans un four à micro-ondes 4.The product 3 can, if necessary, be put in place to be reheated in a microwave oven 4.
Le produit 3 conditionné individuellement sont suspendus dans leu emballage 5 sur des crochets distributeurs automatique-j.2.The product 3, individually packaged, is suspended in its packaging 5 on automatic dispenser hooks-j.2.
Les figures suivantes permettront d'étudier les différents types d crochets distributeurs automatiques réalisés selon l'invention.The following figures will make it possible to study the different types of automatic dispenser hooks produced according to the invention.
Chaque crochet 2 est pourvu d'un moteur électrique 6 pas à pas actionné par le client au moment du choix du produit 3 et de l'action sur le monnayeur. Ledit moteur électrique 6 actionne un moyen de retenue 7 qui s'escamote et laisse tomber le produit suspendu 3 qui est disposé le plus bas sur l'axe support 8 du crochet distributeur automatique.Each hook 2 is provided with an electric step-by-step motor 6 actuated by the customer when choosing the product 3 and acting on the coin mechanism. Said electric motor 6 actuates a retaining means 7 which retracts and drops the suspended product 3 which is arranged lowest on the support axis 8 of the automatic dispenser hook.
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté à la figure 2, l'axe supportAccording to the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the support axis
8 est monté rotatif, couplé avec l'arbre du moteur électrique 6. Le long de l'axe support 8, sont disposés à des intervalles réguliers, des ergots de retenue 7 suivant le filet d'une vis sans fin. La rotation pas à pas de l'axe support 8 entraine l'avancée des produits suspendus 3 au moyen de leur emballage 5. Lesdits produits sont en effet accrochés au moyen d'un trou d'accrochage 9 sur l'axe support 8. Chaque produit est mis en place entre deux ergots de retenue 7. La rotation de l'axe support entraine l'avancée des produits vers l'extrémité 10 de l'axe support 8. Le dernier ergot de retenue 7A retient l'emballage 5 jusqu'à ce que le moteur 6 soit actionné et, qu'après que l'axe support 8 ait effectué un tour, par exemple de 180°, il permette à l'ergot de retenue 7A de se retrouver en position basse, permettant ainsi le passage du produit suspendu 3 par son emballage 5 dont le trou d'accrochage 9 peut alors passer sans être retenu par l'ergot 7A (voir figure 4).8 is rotatably mounted, coupled with the shaft of the electric motor 6. Along the support axis 8, pins are arranged at regular intervals retaining 7 along the thread of an endless screw. The step-by-step rotation of the support axis 8 causes the hanging products 3 to advance by means of their packaging 5. Said products are in fact hung by means of a hanging hole 9 on the support axis 8. Each product is placed between two retaining pins 7. The rotation of the support axis causes the products to advance towards the end 10 of the support axis 8. The last retaining pin 7A retains the packaging 5 up to that the motor 6 is activated and that, after the support axis 8 has made a revolution, for example of 180 °, it allows the retaining lug 7A to be in the low position, thus allowing passage of the product suspended 3 by its packaging 5, the hanging hole 9 of which can then pass without being retained by the lug 7A (see FIG. 4).
Le crochet distributeur représenté dans les figures 5 et 6 diffère par rapport au crochet distributeur représenté dans les figures 2, 3 et 4 dans la mesure où il ne possède pas de moyens de retenue propres tels que des ergots 7A, etc. mais que le moyen de retenue de l'axe support 8 est une profonde rainure 11 qui suit le filet d'une vis sans fin le long de l'axe longitudinal de l'axe support 8. L'extrémité 10 de l'axe support 8 se termine sans ergot de retenue. Cette extrémité 10 est donc libre. Les produits 3 dans leurs emballages 5, sont simplement suspendus par l'ouverture 9 prévue à cet effet sur l'emballage dans la rainure 11. La rotation de l'axe support 8 animée par exemple par un moteur électrique 6 entraine l'avancée pas à pas des produits 3 dans leur emballage 5 le long de l'axe support 8. Le premier produit 3, se trouvant près de l'extrémité 10 de l'axe support 8, tombe lorsque la rainure 11 est inclinée vers le bas et provoque ainsi le glissement et la chute de l'emballage 5 et du produit alimentaire 3 qui est ainsi distribué.The dispensing hook shown in Figures 5 and 6 differs from the dispensing hook shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4 in that it does not have its own retaining means such as lugs 7A, etc. but that the means for retaining the support axis 8 is a deep groove 11 which follows the thread of an endless screw along the longitudinal axis of the support axis 8. The end 10 of the support axis 8 ends without retaining lug. This end 10 is therefore free. The products 3 in their packaging 5, are simply suspended by the opening 9 provided for this purpose on the packaging in the groove 11. The rotation of the support axis 8 driven for example by an electric motor 6 causes the advance not products 3 in their packaging 5 along the support axis 8. The first product 3, located near the end 10 of the support axis 8, falls when the groove 11 is inclined downward and causes thus the sliding and falling of the packaging 5 and of the food product 3 which is thus distributed.
Selon un autre mode de réalisation représenté dans les figures 7 et 8, l'axe support 8 peut être composé de deux demi-axes 12A, 12B, articulés au niveau de leur partie médiane autour d'un axe 13. Ces deux demi-axes 12A, 12B sont manoeuvres par un électro-aimant 14 et éventuellement un ressort de rappel, non représenté sur les figures 7 et 8. Ledit électro¬ aimant 14 permet de manoeuvrer un axe support par rapport à l'autre en position concordante telle que représenté à la figure 7. L'axe support 8 comporte à ses extrémités un moyen de retenue 15 et un ou plusieurs autres moyens de retenue tels que 16. Ces moyens de retenue sont formés par des ergots disposés sur un des demi-axes, par exemple le demi-axe 12A.According to another embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the support axis 8 can be composed of two half-axes 12A, 12B, articulated at their median part around an axis 13. These two half-axes 12A, 12B are operated by an electromagnet 14 and possibly a return spring, not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Said electromagnet 14 makes it possible to maneuver one support axis relative to the other in the matching position as shown in Figure 7. The support axis 8 has at its ends a retaining means 15 and one or more other retaining means such as 16. These retaining means are formed by lugs arranged on one of the half-axes, for example the semi-axis 12A.
Au contraire, l'extrémité de l'autre demi-axe 12B comporte des bossages qui, en manoeuvrant les deux demi-axes 12A et 12B, l'un par rapport à l'autre permet de libérer le premier emballage 5 portant le produit 3 de l'ergot de retenue 15 et permet ainsi sa libération, sa chu et sa distribution tandis que les emballages suivants retenus tous par deuxième ergot 16 se trouvent, au moins le premier, libérés pour ven contre l'ergot 15. Bien entendu, la forme des ergots de retenue 15, 16 est étudiée fonction de l'ouverture 9 de l'emballage 5 dans lequel est suspendu produit 3. De même, la forme des extrémités des demi-axes 12A, 12B e étudiée de manière à pouvoir, soit avoir une action des ergots de retenu soit libérer les emballages desdits ergots, par exemple, en soulevant demi-axe 12B à son extrémité inférieure par rapport à l'extrémi inférieure de l'autre demi-axe 12A.On the contrary, the end of the other half-axis 12B has bosses which, by maneuvering the two half-axes 12A and 12B, one relative to the other makes it possible to release the first package 5 carrying the product 3 of the retaining lug 15 and thus allows its release, its chu and its distribution while the following packages all retained by second lug 16 are, at least the first, released to come against lug 15. Of course , the shape of the retaining pins 15, 16 is studied as a function of the opening 9 of the package 5 in which the product is suspended 3. Similarly, the shape of the ends of the half-axes 12A, 12B e studied so as to be able to , either have an action of the retained lugs or release the packaging from said lugs, for example, by lifting the half-axis 12B at its lower end relative to the lower end of the other half-axis 12A.
Suivant un autre mode de réalisation, l'axe support 8 peut êt cylindrique et contenir un levier articulé 17. Ce levier articulé 17 e articulé au niveau d'un axe 18. Il est manoeuvré par un électro-aimant et un ressort de rappel 20. A son extrémité inférieure, le levier articu 17 passe par un orifice 21 au niveau de l'extrémité 22 de l'axe support et forme un crochet 23 qui peut retenir un produit distribué 3 suspen dans son emballage 5. L'action de 1'électro-aimant 19 permet d'escamote le crochet 23 qui rentre dans l'axe support cylindrique 8. Le ressort rappel ramène, aussitôt après le passage du premier produit distribué, l crochet qui vient bloquer la descente du deuxième produit à distribuer.According to another embodiment, the support axis 8 can be cylindrical and contain an articulated lever 17. This articulated lever 17 e articulated at the level of an axis 18. It is maneuvered by an electromagnet and a return spring 20 At its lower end, the articulated lever 17 passes through an orifice 21 at the end 22 of the support axis and forms a hook 23 which can retain a dispensed product 3 suspended in its packaging 5. The action of 1 electromagnet 19 allows the hook 23 to retract, which enters the cylindrical support axis 8. The return spring brings back, immediately after the passage of the first product dispensed, the hook which blocks the descent of the second product to be dispensed.
Suivant un autre mode de réalisation représenté dans les figures 1 et 12, l'axe support 8 est également cylindrique. Par contre, les moyen de retenue ne sont plus disposés à l'extrémité d'un bras articulé. mai sur un axe 24 monté coulissant dans ledit axe support 8. La manoeuvre d l'axe coulissant 24, qui actionne les moyens de retenue 25, est animée pa un électro-aimant 26 et un ressort de rappel 27 montés coaxialement audi axe coulissant 24. Au niveau de l'extrémité 28 de l'axe support 8, de encoches de retenue 29, 30 sont prévues sur le tube cylindrique 8 qu forme l'axe support. Ces encoches permettent de retenir les produits suspendus par l'ouverture 9 de leur emballage 5. L'axe 24 monté coulissan à l'intérieur de l'axe support 8 comporte au moins deux moyens d dégagement 25 qui sont par exemple des cônes 25, 26. L'action de ces cône en se déplaçant permet de relever les emballages 5 qui sont retenus dan les encoches et de libérer ainsi un premier emballage 5 qui tombe et qu est distribué, tandis que le suivant vient au niveau de la dernièr encoche située au niveau de l'extrémité 28 de l'axe support 8.According to another embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 12, the support axis 8 is also cylindrical. On the other hand, the retaining means are no longer arranged at the end of an articulated arm. May on an axis 24 slidably mounted in said support axis 8. The operation of the sliding axis 24, which actuates the retaining means 25, is driven by an electromagnet 26 and a return spring 27 mounted coaxially audi sliding axis 24 At the end 28 of the support axis 8, retaining notches 29, 30 are provided on the cylindrical tube 8 that forms the support axis. These notches make it possible to retain the products suspended by the opening 9 of their packaging 5. The pin 24 mounted sliding inside the support pin 8 comprises at least two release means 25 which are for example cones 25, 26. The action of these cones while moving makes it possible to raise the packages 5 which are retained in the notches and thus release a first package 5 which falls and which is distributed, while the next comes at the level of the last notch located at the end 28 of the support axis 8.
Dans la figure 12, la flèche F2 permet de montrer la chute d l'emballage 5 du produit suspendu. La flèche F3 permet de visualise l'action du ressort de rappel 27. REFERENCESIn FIG. 12, the arrow F2 makes it possible to show the fall of the packaging 5 of the suspended product. The arrow F3 makes it possible to visualize the action of the return spring 27. REFERENCES
1. Vitrine1. Showcase
2. Crochets distributeurs automatiques2. Vending hooks
3. Produit suspendu 4 . Four à micro-ondes3. Suspended product 4. Microwave oven
5. Emballage5. Packing
6. Moteur électrique6. Electric motor
7. Ergot de retenue 7A. Ergot de retenue 8. Axe support7. Retaining pin 7A. Retaining lug 8. Support pin
9. Trou d'accrochage9. Hanging hole
10. Extrémité de l'axe support10. End of the support shaft
11. Rainure 12A Demi-axe 12B 'Demi-axe11. Groove 12A Half-axis 12B ' Half-axis
13. Axe13. Axis
14. Electro-aimant14. Electromagnet
15. Moyen de retenue ou ergot15. Restraint or lug
16. Moyen de retenue ou ergot 17. Levier articulé16. Restraint or lug 17. Articulated lever
18. Axe18. Axis
19. Electro-aimant19. Electromagnet
20. Ressort de rappel20. Return spring
21. Orifice 22. Extrémité de l'axe support21. Hole 22. End of the support shaft
23. Crochet23. Hook
24. Axe coulissant24. Sliding axis
25. Moyen de retenue ou de dégagement25. Means of restraint or release
26. Electre—aimant ou cône 27. Ressort de rappel26. Electr — magnet or cone 27. Return spring
28. Extrémité de l'axe support 29.30. Encoches de retenue F2 Flèche F3 Flèche 28. End of the support axis 29.30. Retaining notches F2 Arrow F3 Arrow

Claims

REVENDICATIONS 1. Présentoir et distributeur automatique d'articles notamment po produits alimentaires solides, conditionnés individuellement caractéri par le fait que lesdits produits (3) sont suspendus dans leur emballage (5) s des crochets distributeurs automatiques qui sont formés par un axe suppo (8) incliné ou non qui supporte l'emballage (5) au niveau de son trou de son moyen d'accrochage (9), au moins à l'extrémité (10) dudit a support (8), au moins un des moyens de retenue peut s'escamoter, so l'action d'un moteur électrique (6) et/ou d'un électro-aimant (14, 19) d'un ressort de rappel (20), pour libérer, laisser tomber dudit axe (8) distribuer le produit (3) dans son emballage (5). CLAIMS 1. Display and automatic distributor of articles in particular for solid food products, individually packaged characterized by the fact that said products (3) are suspended in their packaging (5) s automatic distributor hooks which are formed by a suppo axis (8 ) inclined or not which supports the packaging (5) at the level of its hole in its attachment means (9), at least at the end (10) of said support (8), at least one of the retaining means can be retracted, so the action of an electric motor (6) and / or an electromagnet (14, 19) of a return spring (20), to release, drop from said axis (8 ) distribute the product (3) in its packaging (5).
2. Présentoir selon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait que chaque crochet (2) est pourvu d'un moteur électrique (6) pas pas actionné par le client au moment du choix du produit (3) et l'action sur le monnayeur ; ledit moteur électrique (6) actionne un moy de retenue (7) qui s'escamote et laisse tomber le produit suspendu (3) q est disposé le plus bas sur l'axe support (8) du crochet distribute automatique. 2. Display according to claim 1 characterized in that each hook (2) is provided with an electric motor (6) not operated by the customer when choosing the product (3) and the action on the coin mechanism; said electric motor (6) actuates a retaining means (7) which retracts and drops the suspended product (3) q is disposed lowest on the support axis (8) of the automatic distribute hook.
3. Présentoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou caractérisé par le fait que l'axe support (8) est monté rotatif, couplé avec l'arbre moteur électrique (6) ; le long de l'axe support (8), sont disposés à d intervalles réguliers, des ergots de retenue (7) suivant le filet d'u vis sans fin ; la rotation pas à pas de l'axe support (8) entrai l'avancée des produits suspendus (3) au moyen de leur emballage (5) lesdits produits sont en effet accrochés au moyen d'un trou d'accrocha3. Display according to any one of claims 1 or characterized in that the support axis (8) is rotatably mounted, coupled with the electric motor shaft (6); along the support axis (8), are arranged at regular intervals, retaining lugs (7) along the thread of a worm; the rotation step by step of the support axis (8) entered the advance of the suspended products (3) by means of their packaging (5) said products are indeed hung by means of a hanging hole
(9) sur l'axe support (8) ; chaque produit est mis en place entre de ergots de retenue (7) ; la rotation de l'axe support entraine l'avancé des produits vers l'extrémité (10) de l'axe support (8) ; le dernier erg de retenue (7A) retient l'emballage (5) jusqu'à ce que le moteur (6) soi actionné et, qu'après que l'axe support (8) ait effectué un tour, pa exemple de 180°, il permette à l'ergot de retenue (7A) de se retrouver e position basse, permettant ainsi le passage du produit suspendu (3) pa son emballage (5) dont le trou d'accrochage (9) peut alors passer san être retenu par l'ergot (7A).(9) on the support axis (8); each product is placed between retaining lugs (7); the rotation of the support axis causes the products to advance towards the end (10) of the support axis (8); the last retaining erg (7A) retains the packaging (5) until the motor (6) is activated and, after the support axis (8) has completed one revolution, for example 180 ° , it allows the retaining lug (7A) to be in the low position, thus allowing the passage of the suspended product (3) pa its packaging (5) whose hanging hole (9) can then pass without being retained by the lug (7A).
4. Présentoir selon la revendication 3 caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de retenue de l'axe support (8) est une profonde rainur (11) qui suit le filet d'une vis sans fin le long de l'axe longitudinal d l'axe support (8) ; l'extrémité (10) de l'axe support (8) se termine san λo ergot de retenue ; cette extrémité (10) est donc libre ; les produits ( dans leurs emballages (5), sont simplement suspendus par l'ouverture ( prévue à cet effet sur l'emballage dans la rainure (11) ; la rotation l'axe support (8), animée par un moteur électrique (6), entraine l'avanc pas à pas des produits (3) dans leur emballage (5) le long de l' support (8) ; le premier produit (3), se trouvant près de l'extrémité (1 de l'axe support (8), tombe et provoque ainsi le glissement et la chute l'emballage (5) et du produit alimentaire (3) qui est ainsi distribué.4. Display according to claim 3 characterized in that the means for retaining the support axis (8) is a deep groove (11) which follows the thread of an endless screw along the longitudinal axis d l 'support axis (8); the end (10) of the support axis (8) ends without λo retaining lug; this end (10) is therefore free; the products (in their packaging (5), are simply suspended by the opening (provided for this purpose on the packaging in the groove (11); the rotation of the support axis (8), driven by an electric motor (6 ), causes the products (3) to advance step by step in their packaging (5) along the support (8); the first product (3), being located near the end (1 of the axis support (8), falls and thus causes the sliding and the fall of the packaging (5) and of the food product (3) which is thus distributed.
5. Présentoir selon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait que l'axe support (8) peut être composé de deux demi axes articul (12A, 12B) entre eux et dont les extrémités, en se soulevant et s'abaissant, forment deux positions : une position de crochet de reten (15, 16) et une position libérant le produit suspendu (3) ; les de demi-axes (12a, 12B) sont manoeuvres entre eux, par un moteur électriq (14) ou des électro-aimants, éventuellement un ressort de rappel.5. Display according to claim 1 characterized in that the support axis (8) can be composed of two articulated half-axes (12A, 12B) between them and whose ends, by lifting and lowering, form two positions : a retaining hook position (15, 16) and a position releasing the suspended product (3); the half-axes (12a, 12B) are operated between them, by an electric motor (14) or electromagnets, possibly a return spring.
6. Présentoir selon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait que l'axe support (8) peut être cylindrique et contenir un lev articulé (17) dont l'extrémité inférieure est munie d'un crochet (23) p venir retenir le produit à distribuer (3), le crochet (23) débouche une fenêtre, au niveau de l'extrémité de l'axe support (8), l'au extrémité du levier articulé (17) est solidaire d'un électro-aimant (1 et d'un ressort de rappel (20) qui permet de manoeuvrer ce moyen retenue (23) qui est interne à l'axe support (8).6. Display according to claim 1 characterized in that the support axis (8) can be cylindrical and contain an articulated lev (17) whose lower end is provided with a hook (23) p come to retain the product to distribute (3), the hook (23) opens a window, at the end of the support axis (8), the end of the articulated lever (17) is integral with an electromagnet (1 and a return spring (20) which makes it possible to operate this retaining means (23) which is internal to the support axis (8).
7. Présentoir selon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait / que l'axe support (8) est cylindrique ; les moyens de retenue s disposés sur un axe (24) monté coulissant dans ledit axe support (8) ; manoeuvre de l'axe coulissant (24), qui actionne les moyens de rete (25), est animée par un électro-aimant (26) et un ressort de rappel ( montés coaxialement audit axe coulissant (24) ; au niveau de l'extrémi (28) de l'axe support (8), des encoches de retenue (29, 30) sont prév sur le tube cylindrique (8) que forme l'axe support ; ces encoc permettent de retenir les produits (3) suspendus pair l'ouverture (9) leur emballage (5) ; l'axe (24) monté coulissant à l'intérieur de l' support (8) comporte au moins deux moyens de dégagement (25) qui sont cônes (25, 26) - l'action de ces cônes en se déplaçant permet de rele les emballages (5) qui sont retenus dans les encoches et de libérer ai un premier emballage (5) qui tombe et qui est distribué, tandis que suivant vient au niveau de la dernière encoche située au niveau l'extrémité (28) de l'axe support (8). 7. Display according to claim 1 characterized in that the support axis (8) is cylindrical; the retaining means s arranged on an axis (24) slidably mounted in said support axis (8); operation of the sliding axis (24), which actuates the retaining means (25), is driven by an electromagnet (26) and a return spring (mounted coaxially with said sliding axis (24); at the level of the extremi (28) of the support axis (8), retaining notches (29, 30) are provided on the cylindrical tube (8) that form the support axis; these notches make it possible to retain the products (3) suspended evenly the opening (9) their packaging (5); the axis (24) slidably mounted inside the support (8) comprises at least two release means (25) which are cones (25, 26) - the action of these cones while moving makes it possible to rele the packages (5) which are retained in the notches and to release a first package (5) which falls and which is distributed, while the next comes at the level of the last notch located at the end (28) of the support axis (8).
PCT/FR1989/000120 1988-03-18 1989-03-17 Display unit and automatic dispenser for articles, in particular solid foodstuffs WO1989008900A1 (en)

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