JP2009163447A - Confectionery vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a confectionery vending machine for surely and hygienically storing confectionery, ejected from an ejection port, in a dedicated container. <P>SOLUTION: A confectionery vending machine in which a confectionery container with confectionery stored therein is fixedly arranged on the container body having a coin collection box, a handle and an ejection port has a container pedestal below the ejection port of the body and can store the confectionery ejected from the ejection port in the container set on the container pedestal. The pedestal is integrally formed on the front face of the collection box arranged so as to be accommodated in and drawn out at the lower part of the body, and the body is proved with a container support part, on which a plurality of containers can be arranged, and provided with a lid support part on which the lids of the containers can be placed. An outer shape of the confectionery container is formed in a shape of a character, a main character, or the like, of a movie or animation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a confectionery vending machine that can automatically sell confectionery such as snack confectionery, substantially spherical tucolate, chewing gum, and candy by a handle operation.

Conventionally, for example, Patent Document 1 is known as a so-called small-sized vending machine for automatically selling relatively small confectionery and the like. In this vending machine, on a main body having a handle, a discharge port and the like, a confectionery container having a cylindrical cross section through which the confectionery contained therein can be seen through is fixedly arranged. Then, by inserting a predetermined amount of coins (gold coins) into a coin insertion slot provided in the handle portion of the main body and rotating the handle by a predetermined angle, a predetermined amount (predetermined number) of confectionery in the confectionery container from the discharge port The confectionery is supplied to the back side of the discharge port, and the confectionery is discharged downward from the discharge port by opening the discharge lid provided at the discharge port forward.
JP-T-2006-502474

  However, in such a vending machine, the confectionery in the confectionery container is supplied to the back of the discharge outlet of the main body by rotating the handle, and this is automatically discharged downward from the discharge outlet when the discharge lid is opened. Because of this configuration, the purchaser must receive the confectionery with the palm of his hand before opening the discharge lid after operating the handle, for example in the case of an infant with a small hand. In some cases, it is difficult to reliably receive the whole of the product with the palm of the hand, and the confectionery may be received with a dirty hand. In such a case, it is not preferable in terms of hygiene.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a confectionery vending machine capable of securely and hygienically storing confectionery discharged from a discharge port in a dedicated container. There is.

  In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a confectionery vending machine in which a confectionery container containing a confectionery is fixedly arranged on a main body having a coin recovery box, a handle and a discharge port. A container base is provided below the outlet of the main body, and confectionery discharged from the outlet can be accommodated in a container set on the container base.

  Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the container base is integrally formed on the front surface of the coin recovery box disposed so as to be able to be taken in and out of the lower portion of the main body. The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the main body includes a container support portion on which a plurality of the containers can be arranged, and the main body includes the container. It is characterized by including a lid support portion on which the lid of the above can be arranged. Furthermore, the invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that the container table includes container holding means for stably holding a paper cup as a container. The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that the outer shape of the confectionery container is formed as a character, a hero of a movie or an animation.

  According to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, a container base is provided below the discharge port of the main body having the coin recovery box, the handle and the discharge port, and the container set in the container table is provided with a confectionery container. Because the confectionery discharged from the outlet through the outlet is stored, the confectionery discharged from the outlet by the purchaser's operation can be stored in a dedicated container set on the container stand, and the confectionery can be stored in the container It can be stored securely and hygienically.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the container base is integrally formed on the front surface of the coin recovery box arranged to be able to be inserted and removed from the lower part of the main body. Therefore, without changing the existing main body shape, it is possible to cope with the change in the shape of the coin collection box that is put in and out of the main body as a separate member, and the cost increase of the vending machine itself can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, since the container support portion capable of arranging a plurality of containers is provided in the main body, the container support of the main body is provided. The containers placed in the section can be taken out one by one to store confectionery, and the usability of the vending machine can be improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 3, since the lid support portion capable of arranging the lid of the container is provided on the main body, The placed lids can be taken out one by one with the container, and the container containing the confectionery can be capped, making it easy to carry the confectionery in the container and making the confectionery more hygienic Can eat.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, since the container table includes container holding means for stably holding the paper cup as the container, the paper cup is placed on the container table by the container holding means such as the inclined surface of the container table or a guide. It can be stably held (placed), and even an infant or the like can be reliably accommodated in an inexpensive paper cup without overflowing confectionery.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 4, the outer shape of the confectionery container is formed in a figure such as a character, a main character of a movie or animation, It is possible to raise the interest of infants and the like in the confectionery container, and increase the sales volume of confectionery.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIGS. 1-8 shows one Embodiment of the confectionery vending machine based on this invention, FIG. 1 is the front view which shows the whole, FIG. 2 is the front view of a main body and a confectionery container part, FIG. 4 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a coin collection box, FIG. 5 is a front view of a confectionery container, FIG. 5 is a front view showing the assembled state, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views of an upper flange and a lower flange. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a confectionery vending machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as a vending machine 1) includes a main body 2 formed in a vertically long, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a confectionery container 3 fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the main body 2. And a stand 4 composed of a pipe 4a and a plate 4b attached to the bottom surface of the main body 2. 2 and 3, the main body 2 is formed by resin molding, and a front surface thereof is provided with a discharge port 7 having a handle 5, a coin insertion port 6, and a discharge lid 7a. A coin recovery box 8 is disposed at the top, and a hopper 9 having a fitting portion 9a (see FIG. 5) at the lower portion is disposed at the opening on the upper surface of the main body 2.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the coin collection box 8 is arranged along a guide 12 provided on the main body 2 with respect to the front surface of the main body 2 by unlocking and locking the key 10 provided on the front surface with the key 11. It is arranged so that it can be put in and out. As shown in FIG. 4, the coin collection box 8 has a bottom surface 8 a and a side surface 8 b and is formed in a box shape. Is integrally molded.

  The container base 13 is formed of a substantially circular bottom surface 13a in plan view that is formed one step lower than the bottom surface 8a of the coin collection box 8, and a side surface 13b that is integrally formed around the bottom surface 13a and that has a higher body 2 side. The bottom surface 13a is provided with a number of holes 13c for preventing slipping of a paper cup 17a as a container, which will be described later, for easy removal, or for reducing the weight of the coin collection box 8. Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the bottom surface 13a of the container base 13 is formed with an inclined surface that becomes lower on the main body 2, and the container is stabilized by the inclined surface (bottom surface 13a) and the side surface 13b described above. A supporting container holding means is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a container support portion 15 is provided on the left side surface of the main body 2, and a lid support portion 16 is provided on the right side surface of the main body 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the container support 15 and the lid support 16 have support plates 15a and 16a (16a not shown) fixed to each side surface of the main body 2 with screws or the like. . As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of paper cups 17a as containers and transparent resin lids 18a are accommodated in a laminated state on the support plates 15a and 16a, and a paper cup holder having holder lids 17a and 18a. A predetermined number of paper cups 17 a and lids 18 a are arranged on the main body 2 by detachably locking the locking portions (not shown) of 17 and the lid holder 18 from above.

  In addition, a measuring board (not shown) that measures a predetermined amount of confectionery in the confectionery container 3 and supplies the confectionery in the confectionery container 3 to the discharge port 7 is disposed in the hopper 9 of the main body 2 and below the hopper 9. A rod support plate for supporting the lower end of a center rod, which will be described later, is fixed. In this example, the support plates 15a and 16a of the container support portion 15 and the lid support portion 16 are formed separately from the main body 2. However, the support plates 15a and 16a can be integrally formed with the main body 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the confectionery container 3 fixedly disposed on the main body 2 includes a head 3 a as a container main body formed in a character shape whose outer shape is illustrated, and the head And a neck portion 3b integrally connected to the lower portion of 3a. The head 3a is formed by transparent resin molding so that confectionery contained therein can be visually recognized from the outside, and the lower end of the head 3a is fixed to the neck 3b so that it cannot be removed.

  The neck portion 3b is composed of an upper flange 3b1 having a shape bulging upward and having an opening in the center, and a lower flange 3b2 having a shape bulging downward in the shape opposite to the upper flange 3b1 and having an opening in the center. Yes. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper flange 3b1 is integrally formed with a stop plate 21a having a substantially ring shape and projecting a predetermined length on the lower surface side at the center opening edge, and a head 3a is formed on the stop plate 21a. A stop plate 21b shown in FIG. 6 (a) provided at the lower end is fitted and fixed. Further, bosses 20a for screw attachment are integrally formed at four positions on the back surface of the upper flange 3b1 in a protruding state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the lower flange 3b2 opposed to the upper flange 3b1 is integrally formed with four bosses 20b for screw mounting in a projecting state at four positions on the upper surface side, and the bosses 20b are integrally formed with the upper flange 3b1. Is fitted to the boss 20a. Further, a fitting portion 23 (see FIG. 5) is integrally formed at the lower end of the lower flange 3b2 so as to protrude downward. A portion of the lower surface of the lower flange 3b2 where the boss 20b is formed is a recess. A head portion of a screw 19 described later is accommodated in the recess, and the screw 19 is exposed to the lower surface side of the lower flange 3b2. It is supposed not to.

  The upper flange 3b1 and the lower flange 3b2 formed in this way are fixed to the two flanges 3b1, 3b2 by fitting the bosses 20a, 20b together and fixing them with a total of four screws 19 shown in FIG. 6B. Are firmly connected in a substantially disk shape. The screw 19 has a screw head located in the recess of the lower flange 3b2 and not exposed to the outer surface, and a special tribar is formed between the lower surface of the lower flange 3b2 and the upper surface of the hopper 9 of the main body 2. The lower flange 3b2 and the upper flange 3b1 to which the head 3a is fixed are firmly assembled (fixed) by being inserted through the gap and rotated.

  The confectionery container 3 and the main body 2 in which the neck 3b and the head 3a are integrated are connected and fixed by a center rod (not shown) penetrating through the main body 2 and the confectionery container 3 in the vertical direction. That is, the fitting portion 23 of the lower flange 3b2 of the confectionery container 3 in which the head portion 3a and the neck portion 3b are integrated is fitted into the hopper 9 with the fitting portion 9a of the hopper 9 fitted into the main body 2. The lower end of the center rod supported by the rod support plate inside the main body 2 passes through the main body 2 into the confectionery container 3, and the upper end of the center rod is positioned at the upper end of the head 3a of the confectionery container 3. Let

  And the confectionery container 3 is connected and fixed to the main body 2 via the center rod by fixedly arranging an upper lid 22 (see FIG. 1) provided with a key (not shown) at the upper end of the setter rod. . The key provided on the upper lid 22 is formed in the same manner as the key 10 and is unlocked / locked with the key 11 so that the confectionery container 3 is removed from the main body 2, for example, confectionery inside the confectionery container 3. When there is no longer any item, it is possible to store new confectionery in the confectionery container 3 or replace the confectionery container 3 itself described later.

  Next, an example of operation | movement of the vending machine 1 comprised in this way is demonstrated. First, a confectionery container 3 having a predetermined character-shaped head 3a containing confectionery to be sold is fixed on the main body 2 of the vending machine 1, and a stand 4 is attached to the bottom surface of the main body 2, and the key Install 10 etc. in a predetermined position of the store in a locked state. In this installed state, the purchaser takes out, for example, one paper cup 17 a from the paper cup holder 17 provided in the main body 2 and sets it on the container base 13, and then puts it in the coin insertion slot 6 on the front surface of the main body 2. For example, a predetermined 100 yen gold coin is inserted.

  By inserting the coin, the handle 5 can be rotated. For example, by rotating the handle 5 to the right, a predetermined amount of snack confectionery stored in the confectionery container 3 is weighed by the weighing plate. This is supplied to the back side of the discharge port 7. At this time, the discharge port 7 is closed by a discharge lid 7a biased in a direction to close the discharge port 7 by a spring (not shown), and discharge of the measured snack confectionery from the discharge port 7 is prohibited.

  When the handle 5 is rotated to the discharge position, the handle 5 automatically returns to the original position. In this state, the purchaser of the snack snack pulls the discharge lid 7a forward to open the discharge port 7. When opened, the snack is discharged downward from the outlet 7 and accommodated in a paper cup 17a set on the container table 13. At this time, the size (capacity) of the paper cup 17a is set to be a predetermined amount larger than the amount of snack confectionery sold by one handle operation, and a relatively light paper cup 17a is provided in 13 containers. Since the container holding means such as the side surface 13b and the inclined surface of the bottom surface 13a is stably held on the container table 13, the entire amount of snack confectionery does not overflow or spill outside in the paper cup 17a. It is securely stored without shaking in the hand of the person.

  After the snack candy is stored in the paper cup 17a, next, for example, one lid 18a is taken out from the lid holder 18 disposed on the right side of the main body 2, and the paper cup 17a in which the snack candy is stored in the lid 18a. The lid can be carried by the purchaser and the snack can be eaten at a desired position. In other words, even if the purchaser is an infant or the like, it can be securely stored in the paper cup 17a without touching the snack or the like in the confectionery container 3, and the paper cup 17a can be easily carried by the lid 18a. Become.

  Moreover, since the main body 2 and the confectionery container 3 are divided by separate members, the vending machine 1 can replace the confectionery container 3 with respect to the main body 2, and this replacement is as follows. To do. That is, the key 11 is inserted into the key of the upper lid 22 of the head 3a of the confectionery container 3 to unlock it, and the confectionery container 3 is lifted upward to release the connection between the confectionery container 3 and the main body 2 by the center rod. And the predetermined | prescribed confectionery container which has the neck part of the same form as the neck part 3b of the confectionery container 3, and the external shape of a head has another character shape is attached on the said main body 2 using a center rod. Thereby, attachment of the confectionery container from which a shape differs with respect to the existing one main body 2, ie, replacement | exchange of the confectionery container 3, can be performed.

  Further, when the coins collected in the coin collection box 8 of the vending machine 1 are taken out, the coin collection box is unlocked by inserting the key 11 into the key 10 disposed on the front surface of the coin collection box 8 and unlocking it. 8 can be pulled out forward, and the coins stored inside can be collected.

  Thus, in the vending machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the container base 13 is provided below the discharge port 7 of the main body 2 having the coin collection box 8, the handle 5 and the discharge port 7. Since the confectionery discharged from the confectionery container 3 through the discharge port 7 is accommodated in the set paper cup 17a, the confectionery discharged from the discharge port 7 by the opening operation of the purchaser's discharge lid 7a, It can be securely stored in a dedicated paper cup 17a set on the container table 13. In particular, since the container holder 13 is provided with container holding means including an inclined surface (bottom face 13a) and a side face 13b for stably holding the paper cup 17a, the weighing paper cup 17a is placed on the container holder 13 by the container holding means. Even if the purchaser is an infant or the like, it can be securely and hygienically stored in the paper cup 17a without overflowing the confectionery.

  In addition, since the container base 13 is integrally formed on the front surface of the coin collection box 8 that is disposed in the lower part of the main body 2 so that it can be put in and out, it can be inserted into and removed from the main body 2 as a separate member without changing the shape of the existing main body 2. The coin recovery box 8 can be changed in shape, and the cost of the vending machine 1 itself can be suppressed. For example, by setting the coin recovery box 8 of the present invention in an existing vending machine, the container base 13 The paper cup holder 17 and the lid holder 18 can be easily attached.

  Further, the main body 2 is provided with a container support portion 15 capable of arranging a plurality of paper cups 17a, and a lid support portion 16 in which a lid 18a for covering the paper cup 17a is provided. The paper cups 17a of the paper cup holder 17 disposed on the container support portion 15 of the container can be taken out one by one to accommodate confectionery, and the opening of the paper cup 17a accommodating the confectionery is accommodated in the lid holder 18 18a, the convenience of the vending machine 1 can be improved, the paper cup 17a containing the confectionery can be easily carried, and the confectionery can be eaten more hygienically at a desired place. be able to.

  Furthermore, since the container set on the container table 13 is the paper cup 17a and the lid 18a is formed of a transparent resin, the member cost of the container can be reduced, and the sales cost can be reduced. The state of the confectionery inside the paper cup 17a can be easily grasped by the transparent lid 18a. Moreover, since the outer shape of the confectionery container 3 is formed in the shape of a character such as Hello Kitty, it is possible to raise the interest of an infant or the like in the confectionery container 3 portion as compared to a conventional simple confectionery container. For example, by installing the vending machine 1 at a storefront at the time of campaigns of various stores, sales promotion of the store can be promoted.

  Moreover, since the confectionery container 3 has a head 3a and a neck 3b, and these are connected and fixed on the main body 2, for example, the confectionery container 3 is removed from the main body 2 and replaced with another confectionery container. The main body 2 that was used by using a popular confectionery container such as Micky Mouse and Snoopy as characters, Spider-Man as the main character of the movie, or Anpanman as the main character of the animation, etc. As it is, only the confectionery container 3 that has become obsolete can be exchanged easily and inexpensively. For example, it is possible to increase the sales amount of confectionery or to further promote the sales of the above-mentioned store.

  In addition, the confectionery container 3 includes a ring-shaped upper flange 3b1 in which the lower end of the head 3a is fitted and fixed and swells upward, and a lower flange 3b2 that is formed in a shape substantially opposite to the upper flange 3b1 and is fixed to the flange 3b1. Since these are fixedly arranged in the upper surface opening of the main body 2 in a state of being integrated with the screws 19 using the bosses 20a and 20b, the confectionery container 3 using the flanges 3b1 and 3b2 having opposite shapes to each other. Can be fixedly disposed on the main body 2 and the strength of the connecting portion between the confectionery container 3 and the main body 2 can be increased. As a result, a stable fixed state can be obtained between the confectionery container 3 and the main body 2, and even if the vending machine 1 falls, for example, the confectionery container 3 can be reliably detached from the main body 2. In particular, it is possible to provide the vending machine 1 in which the main body 2 can be used for a long period of time.

  In the above embodiment, the paper cup holder 17 and the lid holder 18 are provided on the main body 2, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and only the paper cup holder 17 may be provided. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the container base 13 was integrally molded in the coin collection | recovery box 8 which can be withdrawn / inserted in the main body 2, for example, the structure arrange | positioned directly in the main body 2 under the discharge port 7 as a different body. It is also good. Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which opens the discharge lid 17a of the discharge port 7 manually, for example, the presence or absence of the paper cup 17a on the container base 13 is detected, and it interlock | cooperates with operation of the handle | steering-wheel 5. It can also be set as the structure which opens the discharge lid | cover 17a automatically.

  In addition, the overall shape of the main body 2, the shape of the coin recovery box 8, the shape of the container base 13, the shape of the container, the shape of the stand 4, etc. in the above embodiment are merely examples, and for example, the bottom surface 13 a of the container base 13 is the coin recovery box. 8 deviates from the gist of each invention according to the present invention, such as forming a flat surface with the bottom surface 8a of the base plate 8, using a foldable paper container as a container, or using a leg of a predetermined height instead of the stand 4. It can be appropriately changed within the range not to be.

  The present invention can be applied to a confectionery vending machine in which the outer shape of the head of the confectionery container is not limited to a figure such as a character, a movie, or an animation hero, but a general animal or the like.

The front view which shows one Embodiment of the confectionery vending machine based on this invention Front view showing the main body and confectionery container Perspective view of the main body Top view and sectional view of the coin collection box Front view of the confectionery container Front view showing the assembly state The perspective view which looked at the same flange from the upper surface side Perspective view of the bottom flange as seen from the top side

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Confectionery vending machine, 2 ... Main body, 3 ... Confectionery container, 3a ... Head (container main body), 3b ... Neck part, 3b1 ... Upper flange, 3b2, ... Lower flange, 4 ... stand, 5 ... handle, 6 ... coin insertion slot, 7 ... discharge slot, 7a ... discharge lid, 8 ... coin recovery box, 8a ... Bottom surface, 8b ... side surface, 9 ... hopper, 10 ... key, 11 ... key, 13 ... container base, 13a ... bottom surface, 13b ... side surface, 13c ... hole 15 ... container support, 15a ... support plate, 16 ... lid support, 17 ... paper cup holder, 17a ... paper cup, 18 ... lid holder, 18a ... Lid, 19 ... screws, 20a, 20b ... boss, 21a, 21b ... stop plate, 22 ... upper lid.

Claims (6)

A confectionery vending machine in which a confectionery container containing a confectionery is fixedly disposed on a main body having a coin recovery box and a handle and a discharge port,
A confectionery vending machine, wherein a container stand is provided below the discharge port of the main body, and the confectionery discharged from the discharge port can be accommodated in a container set on the container stand.   2. The confectionery vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the container base is integrally formed on a front surface of the coin recovery box disposed in a lower portion of the main body so as to be able to be taken in and out.   The confectionery vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body includes a container support portion on which a plurality of the containers can be arranged.   The confectionery vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body includes a lid support portion on which the lid of the container can be arranged.   The confectionery vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the container table includes container holding means for stably holding a paper cup as a container.   The confectionery vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the outer shape of the confectionery container is formed in a shape such as a character, a hero of a movie or an animation.

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