JP3771771B2 - vending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vending machine that sells products.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a vending machine described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-215247 or Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-273037, a product sample display section having a product sample and a selection button is arranged on the upper front side of the aircraft. An operation section for placing or returning money is placed in the middle front of the aircraft, and a product outlet is placed to lower the front of the fuselage or a product to be sold on the middle. A poster is placed on the lower front of the aircraft. An advertisement display unit for displaying the advertisement is arranged.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the advertisement display part of the conventional vending machine has a space of less than half on the lower front side of the fuselage and is located at a position considerably lower than the user's line of sight. There is a problem that the appeal effect is low.
[0004]
Moreover, if the position of the advertisement display unit and the product sample display unit is switched and the advertisement display unit is arranged on the upper side, the appeal effect is improved, but the product sample display unit is lowered and the operability is deteriorated.
[0005]
This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, and it aims at providing the vending machine which ensures a wide advertisement display part and the high appeal effect is acquired.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine body, the operation unit concentratedly arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface of the machine body, and a product arranged at one of a lateral position and a lower position on the front surface of the machine body. An exit, a window provided on the front surface of the aircraft except for the operation unit and the product take-out, covered with a transparent plate, an advertisement display provided inside the window, the window and the advertisement And a sample support portion which is disposed between the display portion and formed of a transparent material.
[0007]
And the inside of the window part provided in the front surface of the body is used as an advertisement display part, and the advertisement display part is made wide and conspicuous, and a high appeal effect is obtained. By forming the sample support portion from a transparent material, it is possible to dispose the sample display portion between the window portion and the advertisement display portion without disturbing the advertisement display portion.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine including a machine body, an operation unit that is centrally arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface of the machine body, and a commodity pickup that is disposed at one of a lateral position and a lower position on the front surface of the machine body. An exit, a window provided on the front surface of the machine except for the operation unit and the product outlet, covered with a transparent plate, an advertisement display provided inside the window, and the window and advertisement display And a sample support portion formed by a wire rod.
[0009]
And the inside of the window part provided in the front surface of the body is used as an advertisement display part, and the advertisement display part is made wide and conspicuous, and a high appeal effect is obtained. By forming the sample support portion with a wire, it is possible to dispose the sample display portion between the window portion and the advertisement display portion without disturbing the advertisement display portion.
[0010]
A vending machine according to a third aspect is the vending machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the sample support portion is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the advertisement display portion.
[0011]
The sample display unit is moved closer to the advertisement display unit during sales standby, and the sample display unit is moved away from the advertisement display unit during maintenance such as cleaning of the advertisement display unit and poster replacement. The front surface of the advertisement display unit can be opened.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
1 to 4 show a first embodiment. 1 and 2, the machine body 11 of the vending machine is attached to a box-shaped main body 12 having an open front surface, and a main body 12 that is pivotally mounted around one side (left side in the figure) of the main body 12. A door body (outer door body) 13 for opening and closing the front surface is provided.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the door body 13, a user operation unit 21 and a coin return port 22 as an operation unit are disposed at a right-side position as a predetermined position, and a product outlet 23 is disposed at a lower position. The window portion 24 is formed over a wide range of substantially the entire area of the door body 13 excluding the user operation unit 21, the coin return port 22, and the product outlet 23.
[0015]
The user operation unit 21 includes an amount display unit 26 for displaying the input amount and product price, a centralized key operation unit 27 in which various keys are centrally arranged, a “bulk buy” instruction button 28, a bill insertion slot 29, a coin insertion slot 30 and a return lever 31 are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the central key operation unit 27 includes an information display unit 32 for displaying a selected item number and sold out, a numeric key (numerical key) 33 of “0” to “9”, and a “decision” key. 34. A “correction” key 35 is provided.
[0016]
The window 24 is configured by fitting a transparent plate 38 such as a transparent acrylic plate into an opening 37 formed in the door body 13.
[0017]
In addition, inside the door body 13, a monetary processing unit (not shown) that processes currency such as banknotes and coins inserted from the banknote insertion slot 29 and the coin insertion slot 30 and that delivers change etc. to the coin return slot 22 is arranged. Furthermore, an inner door side product column 40 and a display frame 41 are arranged.
[0018]
The middle door-side product column 40 is pivotally mounted about one side of the door 13 (left side in FIG. 3), has a plurality of product columns (not shown) inside, and an advertisement display with a poster attached to the front, for example. A poster pasting surface 43 as a part is formed. Each product column has a function of storing products to be replenished from the rear side and dispensing the stored products.
[0019]
The display frame 41 has substantially the same outer shape as the window portion 24 of the door body 13, and can be moved toward and away from the middle door side product column 40 about one side (left side in FIG. 3) (the middle door side product column). 40 can be moved between a proximity position and a retracted position). Inside the display frame 41, a plurality of display bars 45 as sample support portions are horizontally arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. The display bar 45 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic and has a long shape and a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens downward, and is detachable from the display frame 41.
[0020]
Then, with the door body 13 closed, the poster pasting surface 43 is positioned inside the window portion 24, and a plurality of display bars 45 are provided in front of the poster pasting surface 43.
[0021]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the product sample T is displayed by attaching the sample display stand 51 to which the product sample T is attached to the display bar 45. The sample display stand 51 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic, for example, and has a mounting portion 52 on which a rectangular product sample T such as cigarette is mounted, and holds the product sample T on the front side of the mounting portion 52. A holding portion 53 is formed. A plurality of hooks 55 that are engaged with the display bar 45 are formed on the rear surface 54 of the sample display stand 51. For example, three hooks 55 are formed in the vertical direction. Each of the hooks 56 engages on the display bar 45, and the display bar 45 is bent between the front end of the hook 56 and the rear surface 54. The holding portion 57 includes a nail portion 58 that engages the lower side of the display bar 45 in a state where the hook 55 is engaged with the display bar 45. The height position of the product sample T can be adjusted depending on which hook 55 is engaged with the display bar 45, that is, with respect to one display bar 45, the upper, middle, lower Three heights can be selected. A number indicating the product number is affixed to each product sample T or sample display stand 51.
[0022]
Further, a main body side product column 61, a power supply device 62, and the like are disposed inside the main body 12. The main body side product column 61 has a plurality of product columns for storing products to be replenished from the front side and for throwing out the stored products. The products thrown out from any of the main body side product columns 61 and the inner door side product column 40 are guided to the product outlet 23 via a product chute (not shown).
[0023]
Next, the operation of the vending machine will be described.
[0024]
First, the sales preparation and standby state will be described.
[0025]
After opening the door body 13 and opening the middle door side product column 40 from the door body 13, the display frame 41 is moved away from the poster pasting surface 43 of the middle door side product column 40, and the middle door side product column An advertising poster P is pasted on the 40 poster pasting surfaces 43.
[0026]
The display frame 41 is moved close to the poster affixing surface 43 of the middle door side product column 40 and returned, and each sample display stand 51 is attached to each display bar 45 of the display frame 41 at each appropriate position. A product sample T is set on the display stand 51. The sample display stand 51 can be attached to any position in a substantially horizontal direction along the display bar 45, and further, by selecting the display bar 45 to be attached and selecting the hook 55 to be attached to the display bar 45. The height position can be adjusted freely. Further, the display bar 45 is attached to or removed from the display frame 41 in accordance with the number and layout of the product samples T to be set.
[0027]
The commodity corresponding to the commodity number is loaded into the main body side commodity column 61 and the middle door side commodity column 40, the necessary fishing money is loaded into the money handling section, and the door body 13 is closed.
[0028]
In the standby state, the poster P is large through the window 24 and is displayed up to a high position, which attracts the attention of those around. Since the sample display stand 51 and the display bar 45 holding the product sample T are made of a transparent material, they are not so conspicuous, and the product sample T looks like floating on the poster P.
[0029]
Next, the sales operation will be described.
[0030]
When the user inserts money and operates the numeric keypad 33 to input the product number of the product to be purchased, the number is displayed on the information display unit 32. If the product has been sold out, the “sold out” display is lit and waiting for re-input of the product number.
[0031]
When the “decision” key 34 is pressed after the product number is input, the corresponding product column ejecting mechanism is driven to eject the product. The dispensed product is guided to the product outlet 23 through a product chute.
[0032]
When the “correction” key 35 is pressed after entering the product number, the entered product number is deleted, and the input of a new number is awaited.
[0033]
If there is still an amount of money that can be sold after the product is launched, the product can be selected and purchased. If the remaining amount is less than the price of the minimum price item, the return lever 31 is operated, or no operation is performed for a predetermined time or more, the money corresponding to the remaining amount is returned and the operation is completed. .
[0034]
As described above, the window 24 is provided in substantially the entire front surface of the door body 13, and the poster pasting surface 43 to which the poster P is pasted is provided in the substantially inner area of the window 24. The window 24, the poster P, Since the product sample T is arranged by the display bar 45 formed of a transparent material in between, the poster P can be taken widely and conspicuous without moving the product sample T to an inconspicuous position, and a high appealing effect is achieved. Obtainable.
[0035]
Further, by moving the display frame 41 attached with the display bar 45 away from the poster sticking surface 43, maintenance such as cleaning of the poster sticking surface 43 and re-posting of the poster P can be simplified.
[0036]
Next, FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment.
[0037]
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the configuration for supporting the product sample T is different.
[0038]
Inside the door body 13, a money handling unit, a display plate 71 as a sample support unit, a middle door side product column 40, and the like are arranged.
[0039]
The display plate 71 is constituted by a transparent plate such as acrylic having substantially the same shape as the window portion 24 of the door body 13, and is in contact with and separated from the middle door side product column 40 with one side (left side in FIG. 5) as an axis. It is attached to be movable (movable between a close position and a retracted position with respect to the middle door side product column 40). In a state where the door body 13 is closed, the poster pasting surface 43 is located inside the window portion 24, and the display board 71 is disposed on the front surface thereof.
[0040]
A suction cup 72 is attached to the rear surface 54 of the sample display stand 51 so as to be attracted to the display plate 71. By attaching the sample display stand 51 to the display plate 71 through the suction cup 72, the product sample T is displayed. .
[0041]
Since the sample display stand 51 can be attached to an arbitrary position of the display plate 71, the degree of freedom of the display position of the product sample T can be increased, and since the display plate 71 is a single transparent plate material, It is easy to see the poster P.
[0042]
Next, FIGS. 7 to 9 show a third embodiment.
[0043]
The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the height position of the product outlet 23 (upper throwing type) and the configuration for supporting the product sample T are different.
[0044]
In the door body 13, a product outlet 81 that also serves as a coin return opening is disposed below the user operation unit 21 at a position to the right of the middle height of the door body 13. By arranging the product outlet 81 at a position on the right side of the front surface of the door body 13, the window portion 24 can be further enlarged.
[0045]
The machine body 11 is provided with an upper transport mechanism 82 that transports the products thrown out from the main body side product column 61 and the middle door side product column 40 to the product outlet 23 of the door body 13.
[0046]
Inside the door body 13, a money handling unit, a display frame 41, a middle door side product column 40, and the like are arranged.
[0047]
The display frame 41 has substantially the same external shape as the window portion 24 of the door body 13 and can be moved toward and away from the middle door side product column 40 about one side (left side in FIG. 8) (the middle door side product column). 40 can be moved between a proximity position and a retracted position). Inside the display frame 41, a plurality of thin wires (hereinafter referred to as display wires) 84 as sample support portions are stretched horizontally. The display wire 84 has a diameter of, for example, 1 mm or less, and is stretched by a plurality of sets (6 sets in this embodiment) of two adjacent ones, and the surface is painted black so as to be inconspicuous. With the door 13 closed, the poster pasting surface 43 is located inside the window 24 and the display wire 84 is stretched on the front surface of the poster pasting surface 43.
[0048]
A plurality of hooks 85 that are engaged with the display wires 84 are formed on the rear surface 54 of the sample display stand 51. For example, three hooks 85 are formed in the vertical direction, each extending downward, and forming a slit-like engagement groove 86 between which the display wire 84 can engage with the rear surface 54. ing. In the engaging groove 86, a fitting portion 87 into which each display wire 84 is fitted is formed. The height position of the product sample T can be adjusted depending on which hook 85 on the upper, middle and lower sides is engaged with the display wire 84, that is, the upper, middle and lower sides of one display wire 84 can be adjusted. Three heights can be selected. In addition, when one hook 85 engages with the two display wires 84, the sample display stand 51 can be prevented from rotating or shaking.
[0049]
By using the display wire 84, the manufacturing is simple and the cost is reduced, and the replacement at the time of breakage can be facilitated.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
According to the vending machine according to claim 1, a window part covered with a transparent plate is provided on the front surface of the machine body, an advertisement display part is provided inside the window part, and a space between these window part and the advertisement display part is provided. Since the sample support portion formed of the transparent material is disposed on the display portion, the advertisement display portion can be made wide and conspicuous without moving the product sample to an inconspicuous position, and a high appealing effect can be obtained.
[0051]
According to the vending machine according to claim 2, the window part covered with the transparent plate is provided on the front surface of the machine body, the advertisement display part is provided inside the window part, and the space between the window part and the advertisement display part is provided. Since the sample support portion formed of the wire is disposed on the advertisement display portion, it is possible to make the advertisement display portion wide and stand out without moving the product sample to an inconspicuous position, and a high appealing effect can be obtained.
[0052]
According to the vending machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, the advertisement display part is cleaned by moving the sample support part away from the advertisement display part. And maintenance such as changing advertisements.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a vending machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a central key operation unit of the same vending machine.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the vending machine.
FIG. 4 is a side view of the periphery of the sample display stand of the vending machine.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a vending machine showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the periphery of the sample display stand of the vending machine.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a vending machine showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the vending machine.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the periphery of the sample display stand of the vending machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 Airframe
21 User operation unit as operation unit
23 Product outlet
24 windows
38 Transparent plate
43 Poster affixing surface as an advertising display
45 Display bar as sample support
71 Display board as sample support
81 Product outlet
84 Wire rod as sample support

Claims (3)

The aircraft,
An operation unit that is centrally arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface of the aircraft,
A product outlet disposed in either one of the front side position and the lower position of the front surface of the aircraft,
A window part provided on the front surface of the aircraft except for the operation part and the product outlet, and covered with a transparent plate;
An advertisement display section provided inside the window section;
A vending machine comprising: a sample support portion disposed between the window portion and the advertisement display portion and formed of a transparent material. The aircraft,
An operation unit that is centrally arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface of the aircraft,
A product outlet disposed in either one of the front side position and the lower position of the front surface of the aircraft,
A window part provided on the front surface of the aircraft except for the operation part and the product outlet, and covered with a transparent plate;
An advertisement display section provided inside the window section;
A vending machine comprising: a sample support portion disposed between the window portion and the advertisement display portion and formed of a wire rod. 3. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the sample support unit is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the advertisement display unit.

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