WO2014045352A1

WO2014045352A1 - Agricultural produce presentation device, and vending machine using same

Info

Publication number: WO2014045352A1
Application number: PCT/JP2012/073933
Authority: WO
Inventors: 伸之佐藤; 弘幸赤間; 高橋　毅; 佐相　康宏
Original assignee: パイオニア株式会社; 東北パイオニア株式会社
Priority date: 2012-09-19
Filing date: 2012-09-19
Publication date: 2014-03-27

Abstract

Provided is an agricultural produce presentation device which can suitably present agricultural produce. Also provided is a vending machine using said device. This agricultural produce presentation device is provided with a support base (2), a transparent window part (3) which is supported by the support base (2) and forms a space for storing agricultural produce between the support base (2) and the transparent window part (3), and an opening/closing mechanism (2a, 3C) for opening and closing the window part (3).

Description

Crop display device and vending machine using the same

The present invention relates to an agricultural product display device for displaying agricultural products, for example, and a vending machine using the same.

Each of the crops to be sold is placed in a plurality of product sections, and a binding policy is attached to each crop. A crop vending machine has been proposed in which a user can obtain the crop after releasing the binding policy (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-175609 A

However, with the above-mentioned vending machines, there is a problem that it is necessary to attach strings (attachment measures) to each product. In addition, since the crops on the product section are exposed, it is difficult to maintain freshness.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide, for example, a crop display apparatus that can satisfactorily display crops and a vending machine using the same.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the agricultural product display apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is supported by a support base and the support base, and accommodates the crop between the support base. A transparent window portion constituting the space and an opening / closing mechanism for opening and closing the window portion are provided.

The crop display apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is a perspective view, (B) is sectional drawing. It is a top view of the support stand in the display apparatus of FIG. The window part in the display apparatus of FIG. 1 is shown, (A) is a front view of a window part, (B) is a bottom view of a window part. It is a figure explaining the usage of the display apparatus of FIG. 1, (A) shows the state figure before utilization start, (B) shows the state figure at the time of crop extraction. The crop display apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is a state figure before a window part opening, (B) is a state figure after a window part opening. The crop display apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is a state figure before a window part opening, (B) is a state figure after a window part opening. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the window part in the display device of agricultural products concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. The crop display apparatus which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention is shown, (A) is a top view before support stand movement, (B) is a top view after support stand movement. It is sectional drawing of the display apparatus of the crop concerning the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the crop which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic explanatory drawing of the vending machine to which the display device of agricultural products of the present invention is applied.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

An agricultural product display apparatus according to the present invention includes a support base, a transparent window portion that is supported by the support base, and that forms a space for accommodating the crop between the support base, and an opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the window portion. It is characterized by having.

Therefore, almost the entire crop can be visually confirmed.

The window is preferably made of resin. Thereby, a window part can be produced easily.

The resin preferably has a light guiding property. Thereby, the space which accommodates agricultural products can be brightened.

The resin is preferably an acrylic resin. By using the acrylic resin, the window portion can have light guiding properties, and the space for storing the crops can be brightened.

The window portion preferably includes a dome-shaped storage portion. Thereby, it can suppress that a window part is damaged by contact with a support stand and a window part with opening and closing of a window part. Moreover, you may form a dome shape storage part along a virtual spherical surface.

It is preferable that the thickness at the outer peripheral portion of the dome-shaped storage portion facing the support base is larger than the thickness at the center portion of the dome-shaped storage portion. Thereby, it can suppress that damage arises in a window part. In addition, when lighting or the like is installed on the support base, if the flange portion is relatively thick, more light emitted from the lighting or the like can be taken in, and the space for storing the crop can be brightened. Further, the thickness of the flange portion described later may be larger than the thickness of the dome-shaped storage portion.

The window portion is rotatable with respect to the support base, and the rotation axis of the window portion passes through two different portions in the window portion, and the two different portions are located at substantially the same height as each other and are opposed to each other. It is preferable to arrange | position. Thereby, opening and closing of a window part can be performed favorably. In addition, it is possible to easily store and take out crops. The window portion may be substantially parallel to the support base, have an axis through which the axis passes through the center of the phantom spherical surface, and may be rotatable with respect to the support base about the axis as a rotation axis when opening and closing.

The window portion includes a first window portion and a second window portion, the second window portion is rotatable with respect to the support base along the first window portion, and the rotation axis of the second window portion. Passes through two different parts of the window, and the two different parts may be located at substantially the same height as each other and may be disposed at opposing positions. Thereby, the rotation range of a window part can be made comparatively large. The window portion has a rotation axis that is substantially parallel to the support base and has an axis passing through the center of the phantom spherical surface. The first window portion is rotatable with respect to the support stand by the rotation axis, and the first window portion. And a second window portion that can be rotated along the second window portion with respect to the support base.

Magnifying means such as a convex lens is preferably provided in the window. Thereby, it is possible to enlarge and view the crop through the magnifier.

The support base includes a first support base and a second support base supported so as to be movable with respect to the first support base. The second support base moves along the first support base. It doesn't matter. As a result, the moving second support base is drawn toward the user side, so that the user can see the crops nearby and can easily pick up the hand by opening the window.

The window portion may be rotated with respect to the support base by the driving device, and the support base may include an opening into which a part of the window portion is inserted. By providing the support base with an opening into which a part of the window portion is inserted, the window portion can be rotated with respect to the support base by the driving device. Moreover, a part of window part may be arrange | positioned on the support stand.

The drive device may be a gear drive system or a belt drive system. Thereby, a window part can be rotated easily.

A light source provided on the support base may be provided. By illuminating the crop with a light source, the visibility of the crop can be improved.

The light source may be composed of organic EL (Electro-Luminescence). As a result, it is possible to illuminate the crops evenly over a wide area. Moreover, since the heat | fever which organic EL emits is lower than a light emitting diode (LED) etc., it is preferable also from the point which maintains the freshness of agricultural products.

In addition, a vending machine including any of the exhibition apparatuses described above may be configured. Thereby, the vending machine which can purchase agricultural products simply is obtained.

It is good also as a vending machine provided with the exhibition apparatus in any one of the above which has a rotating window part, a lock part which locks rotation of the window part, and a release part which cancels lock of the lock part. As a result, a highly secure vending machine capable of preventing crop theft can be obtained.

Next, the structure of the crop according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(First embodiment)
1A and 1B show an agricultural product display apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view. The crop display device 1 includes a flat plate-like support base 2 having a semicircular arc opening 2 a and a window portion 3 supported by the support base 2. The support 2 is made of, for example, a resin such as milky white acrylic resin or wooden such as wood, and the window portion 3 is made of, for example, a resin such as a transparent acrylic resin.

As shown in FIG. 3, the window portion 3 has a predetermined height and outer diameter, a dome-shaped storage portion 3A formed along a virtual spherical surface, and a flange integrally formed on the outer periphery of the dome-shaped storage portion 3A. Part 3B. However, the shape is not limited thereto, and a shape such as a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped can be used as the storage portion of the window portion. The dome-shaped storage portion 3A gradually increases in thickness as it goes from the upper portion (center portion) to the lower portion (outer peripheral portion), and the flange portion 3B is thickest. Therefore, the flange portion 3B and the opening portion 2a are designed with a sufficient clearance. However, when a strong impact is received, the flange portion 3B and the support base 2 come into contact with each other in the opening portion 2a. Even when the part 3B comes into contact with the surface of the support base (surface 2A described later), damage to the flange part 3B can be suppressed. Moreover, since the upper part (center part) of the dome-shaped storage part is formed thinner than the lower part (outer peripheral part), the user can more easily see the crop. The dome-shaped storage portion 3A can be formed without the flange portion 3B. In this case, the outer peripheral portion of the dome-shaped storage portion 3A is the thickest. In addition, a shaft 3C having a length substantially equal to the diameter of the dome-shaped storage portion 3A and a reinforcing bar 3D may be provided between the substantially middle portion of the shaft 3C and the flange portion 3B at the bottom of the window portion 3. Further, the shaft 3C is supported by a shaft support portion 2C provided on the back surface 2B of the support base 2 so as to be parallel to the support base 2 and rotatable with respect to the support base 2, and its axis is centered on the virtual spherical surface. Passing through. The shaft 3C passes through two different portions in the window portion 3. These two parts are located at substantially the same height with respect to the support base 2 and are disposed at positions facing each other. A part of the flange portion 3 B of the window portion 3, the shaft 3 C, and the reinforcing rod 3 D are disposed on the back surface 2 B side of the support base 2. The remaining portion of the flange portion 3 B of the window portion 3 is located on the support base 2. The opening 2a of the support base 2 and the shaft 3C of the window 3 constitute an opening / closing mechanism. The window portion 3 is rotatable with respect to the support base 2 with the shaft 3 C as a rotation axis when opening and closing. When the flange portion 3B of the window portion 3 is not provided, a part of the outer peripheral portion of the window portion 3 is arranged on the back surface 2B side of the support base 2, and the other part of the outer peripheral portion of the window portion 3 is the support base 2. Located on the top.

The internal space formed by the surface 2A of the flat support base 2 and the dome-shaped storage portion 3A of the window 3 placed on the surface 2A is a space for placing crops to be displayed, for example, apples. Become. As shown in FIG. 2, a light source (for example, LED) 4 for illuminating the internal space and a light source switch 5 are attached to the support base 2. Since the window portion 3 is made of acrylic resin having a light guide property, the light from the light source 4 disposed below the window portion is guided around the crop so that the entire crop can be easily seen by illuminating the crop. Moreover, since the flange part 3B (or outer peripheral part) which contacts the illumination light from the light source 4 is thick, more light can be taken in and the window part 3 itself can be made bright.

Further, the window part may be formed of a member having air permeability, for example, a resin member made of polyethylene resin or polypropylene resin. Moreover, you may comprise a window part with the resin member which has the laminated structure of a polyethylene-type resin and a polypropylene-type resin. By forming the window part with such a resin member having air permeability, the freshness of the crops arranged in the internal space constituted by the support base 2 and the window part 3 can be maintained.

Next, how to use the crop display device having such a configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 4 (A), before the start of use, the window portion 3 creates a closed space for accommodating agricultural products, for example, apples, with the support base 2. When an agricultural product 20 (for example, an apple) is placed in the display device 1 and the light source switch 5 is turned on to turn on the light source 4, the light from the light source 4 is guided by the dome-shaped storage portion 3 A. The whole crop 20 (excluding the bottom) is illuminated (FIG. 4B). Thereafter, when the user 30 approaches the display device 1 and pushes the front side of the dome-shaped storage portion 3 of the window portion 3 while pushing it backward, the storage portion 3A is rotated and supported as shown in FIG. Since it moves from the opening part 2a of the stand 2 to the back surface 2B side of the support stand 2, and the crop 20 is exposed, a user can take this. Further, the light source 4 can be mounted in the support base 2. In this case, the bottom of the crop 20 is illuminated and the user can visually recognize the entire crop 20. In addition, when the light source 4 mounted in the support base 2 is positioned on the flange portion 3B (outer peripheral portion) of the window portion, the light of the light source 4 travels through the window portion 3 via the flange portion 3B. Since the internal space can be illuminated, the user can see the entire crop well.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the rotation of the window is automated. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a display device for agricultural products according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The crop display device according to the second embodiment has a belt drive type drive device 6 for automatically rotating the window portion 3 on the back surface 2B side of the support base 2. The driving device 6 includes a motor 7, a first gear 8 fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor 7, a second gear 9 meshing with the first gear 8, and a pulley 10 fixed to the second gear 9. And a belt 11 provided between the pulley 10 and the shaft 3 C of the window portion 3. The driving device 6 is driven by a switch, which will be described later, attached to the support base 2 or the like.

When the motor 7 is rotated by a predetermined number of rotations by turning on a drive switch (not shown), the rotational force is transmitted to the shaft 3C via the first gear 8, the second gear 9, the pulley 10, and the belt 11, When the shaft 3C rotates as a rotation axis by the rotation of the belt 11 in the direction of the arrow, the window portion 3 automatically rotates and opens, and the crop 20 (for example, apple) is exposed. Can be picked up in the hand. Further, when the reverse rotation switch (not shown) is turned on and the motor 7 rotates reversely by a predetermined number of rotations, the rotational force is applied to the shaft 3C via the first gear 8, the second gear 9, the pulley 10, and the belt 11. Then, the window 3 is automatically closed by reversely rotating about the axis 3C as the rotation axis. The predetermined rotation speed of the motor 7 when the window section 3 is opened and closed is, for example, the rotation speed until the window section 3 contacts the back surface 2B of the support base 2 when the window section 3 is opened. Is set to the number of rotations until the window portion 3 comes into contact with the surface 2A of the support base 2.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the rotation of the window is automated as in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an agricultural product display apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The crop display device according to the third embodiment has a gear drive type driving device 6 ′ for automatically rotating the window 3 on the back surface 2 B side of the support base 2. The driving device 6 ′ is fixed to the motor 7, the first gear 8 fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor 7, the second gear 9 meshing with the first gear 8, and the second gear 9. A third gear 12 having a diameter smaller than that of the second gear 9, and a fourth gear 13 having an arcuate inner angle of about 90 degrees, the rotation center of which is fixed to the shaft 3C and meshed with the third gear 12. .

When the motor 7 is rotated by a predetermined number of rotations by turning on a drive switch (not shown), the rotational force is transmitted to the shaft 3C via the first to

fourth gears

8, 9, 12, and 13, and the fourth As the shaft 3C rotates as a rotation axis by the rotation of the gear 13 in the direction of the arrow, the window portion 3 automatically rotates and the crop 20 (for example, apple) is exposed. Can be taken. Further, when the reverse rotation switch (not shown) is turned on to reversely rotate the motor 7 by a predetermined number of rotations, the rotational force is transmitted to the shaft 3C via the first to

fourth gears

8, 9, 12, and 13, As the shaft 3C rotates in the reverse direction as the rotation shaft, the window portion 3 is automatically closed. The predetermined rotation speed of the motor 7 at the time of opening and closing the window portion 3 is set to, for example, a rotation speed in a range in which the fourth gear 13 can rotate with respect to the third gear 12. In other words, the predetermined number of rotations of the motor 7 is determined in a rotation range in which the fourth gear 13 can rotate with respect to the third gear 12.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fourth embodiment has a configuration in which the rotation range of the window portion is made as large as possible. FIG. 7: is a fragmentary sectional view of the window part in the display apparatus of the agricultural products based on the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the window portion 3 is divided into two to form a first window portion 3-1 and a second window portion 3-2. The first window portion 3-1 includes a shaft 3-1C supported in parallel to the support base 2, and a reinforcing bar 3-1D between the substantially middle portion of the shaft 3-1C and the flange portion 3B. It can be rotated with respect to the support 2 by 3-1C. The first window portion 3-1 has an engaging portion 3-1a at an end thereof, and the engaging portion 3-1a is formed in a fitting groove 3-2a formed in the second window portion 3-2. Thus, the second window 3-2 can rotate along the first window 3-1, even after the first window 3-1. Thus, by dividing the window part 3 into two, the rotation range of the window part 3 becomes relatively large. In particular, the rotation range in the present embodiment is larger than the rotation range in the third embodiment.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the configuration of the support base is changed. 8A and 8B show an agricultural product display apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 8A is a plan view before the support table is moved, and FIG. 8B is a plan view after the support table is moved.

As shown in FIG. 8, the support base has a double structure, and a support base 14 is provided below the fixed support base 2 so as to support the support base 2 in a movable manner. The support base 14 is provided between an opening 14A that passes through the window portion 3 that protrudes to the back side of the support base 2, and between the opening 14A and both side faces, and a ridge 14B that supports the support base 2 movably, It has. A support groove 2b into which the protrusion 14B of the support base 14 is loosely fitted is provided on the back surface of the support base 2 corresponding to the protrusion 14B. Thereby, since the support base 2 can be moved by the support base 14 so that the support base 2 can be moved, the support base 2 can be made to approach the user side, so that the user can see the crops nearby. After opening the window portion 3, it can be easily picked up.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the sixth embodiment, a crop is made visible in an enlarged manner. FIG. 9 is a sectional view of an agricultural product display apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, a convex lens 16 that is a magnifying means disposed on the support base 2 outside the window portion 3 so as to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the storage portion 3A of the window portion 3, A swing drive device 18 that swings the convex lens 16 and the lens support member 17, and a switch 21 that turns the swing drive device 18 on and off.

Thereby, when it is difficult to see the crop 20 (for example, apple) in the window portion 3, the switch 21 is turned on to turn on the swing drive measure 18, and the convex lens 16 is swung to an appropriate position. The crop 20 can be enlarged to make it easier to see.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. The seventh embodiment has a configuration that maintains the confidentiality of the accommodation space. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a crop display apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, in order to maintain the airtightness of the space for placing the crop 20 in the display device 1, the opening 2a of the support base 2 is provided with a packing 19A, and the window does not enter the opening 2a. A packing 19B is provided between the flange portion 3B of the portion 3 and the surface 1A of the support base 2.

When the space where the crop 20 is placed and the outside communicate between the opening 2a, the flange 3B of the window 3 that does not enter the opening 2a, and the surface 1A of the support base 2, the temperature in the space Humidity cannot be managed properly, which is disadvantageous for maintaining the freshness of crops. Therefore, by providing the

packings

19A and 19B as described above, the airtightness of the space in which the crop 20 is placed can be increased, and the temperature and humidity can be maintained. It should be noted that a temperature (humidity or temperature / humidity) adjustment device for adjusting the temperature and humidity of the space where the crop 20 is placed is arranged so that the temperature can be kept constant and / or dryness can be prevented and the freshness of the crop can be maintained. It may be.

(Vending machine configuration example)
Next, a configuration example of a vending machine using any of the crop display apparatuses shown in FIGS. 1 to 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory view of a vending machine to which the agricultural product display device of the present invention is applied, in which (A) is a front view and (B) is a left side view.

As shown in FIG. 11, this is an example in which four exhibition devices are arranged side by side as a vending machine. Each display device includes a box 22 on the back side of the support base 2. The height of the box 22 can be changed according to the form of the vending machine, and may be formed integrally with the support base 2. Further, one or two of the display apparatuses 1 may be configured such that the back surface side of the support base 2 can be visually recognized by using the support base 2 and the box 22 as a skeleton.

Therefore, it is possible to display and sell crops with good design.

Further, a lock part that locks the rotation of the window part 3 and a release part that releases the lock may be provided. Thereby, a vending machine with high security can be realized.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely representative forms of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. That is, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Also, a temperature adjusting device that adjusts the temperature of the accommodation space may be provided. Thereby, the freshness of agricultural products can be maintained for a long time.

In addition, the support base 2 may have any shape, but a circular shape is preferable in terms of design.

Further, a support base rotating device for rotating the support base 2 may be provided. Accordingly, the crop can be confirmed from all directions without guiding the user.

Further, a reflecting mirror for visually recognizing the bottom side of the crop may be provided on the support base 2 or the like. In this case, it is preferable that the support base 2 is made of a transparent member so that the user can visually recognize the reflecting mirror. Thereby, the bottom side of the crop can also be visually recognized.

1 Exhibition equipment 2 Support stand (second support stand)
2a Opening (part of the opening / closing mechanism)
3 Window portion

3A Storage portion

3B Flange portion 3C Rotating shaft (part of the opening / closing mechanism)
3-1 First Window 3-2 Second Window 4 Light Source 6 Drive Device 14 First Supporting Stand 16 Convex Lens

Claims

A support base, a transparent window portion that is supported by the support base and that constitutes a space for accommodating crops between the support base, and an opening and closing mechanism that opens and closes the window portion, To display agricultural products.
The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the window portion is made of resin.
3. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the resin has light guiding properties.
3. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the resin is an acrylic resin.
The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the window portion includes a dome-shaped storage portion.
The agricultural product display device according to claim 5, wherein the dome-shaped storage portion is formed along a virtual spherical surface.
The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a thickness at an outer peripheral portion of the dome-shaped storage portion facing the support base is larger than a thickness at a central portion of the dome-shaped storage portion.
The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the window portion includes a flange portion disposed on an outer periphery of the dome-shaped storage portion.
9. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a thickness of the flange portion is larger than a thickness of the dome-shaped storage portion.
The window is rotatable relative to the support;
The rotation axis of the window part passes through two different parts in the window part,
6. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the two different parts are located at substantially the same height as each other and are arranged at opposing positions.
The window portion includes a first window portion and a second window portion,
The second window portion is rotatable with respect to the support base along the first window portion,
The rotation axis of the second window part passes through two different parts in the window part,
6. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the two different parts are located at substantially the same height as each other and are arranged at opposing positions.
2. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the window portion is provided with an enlarged viewing means.
The support base includes a first support base and a second support base supported so as to be movable with respect to the first support base.
2. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second support base moves along the first support base.
The window portion is rotated with respect to the support base by a driving device,
The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the support base includes an opening into which a part of the window is inserted.
15. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the drive device is a gear drive system or a belt drive system.
The crop display device according to claim 1, further comprising a light source provided on the support base.
14. The agricultural product display apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the light source includes an organic EL.
A vending machine comprising the display device according to any one of claims 1 to 14.
An exhibition apparatus according to any one of claims 10, 11, 14, and 15, a lock part that locks the rotation of the window part, and a release part that unlocks the lock part. Vending machine.