JPH0537338Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention relates to a product storage device for a vending machine that stores and sells cylindrical products such as canned drinks.

(Prior Art) This type of product storage device is provided with a product storage path that extends in the vertical direction and moves the product by its own weight, and the lower end of this product storage path is an exit portion; An ejector for discharging products and a discharging rail opposite to the ejector are provided, and each product stored in the product storage path is sequentially passed between the ejector and the ejecting rail one by one for each movement of the ejector, and is disposed below the ejector. It is now being discharged.

The ejector must be removed from the public office for maintenance and inspection.
As shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 59-2619 and Japanese Utility Model Application No. 62-179686, it is removably provided at the outlet of the product storage path.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, in the Utility Model Publication No. 59-2619, the structure is such that the ejector is fixed to the outlet portion by horizontally rotating a locking member provided on the lower end surface of the ejector. Therefore, when attaching the ejector to the outlet, it is troublesome to have to operate the locking member each time, and the work becomes even more difficult especially when the ejector is installed at the back of the vending machine. becomes troublesome. In addition, since the locking member is provided so as to protrude downward from the lower end surface of the ejector, the locking member may be tampered with by inserting a hand through the sales opening on the front of the vending machine. There is a risk that the ejector may shift and move, impairing the product ejecting function.
On the other hand, in the device disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 62-179686, the ejector can be automatically locked when it is attached to the outlet, but it is still defenseless against mischief from the sales outlet. , as in the case of Utility Model Publication No. 59-2619, there is a risk that the product ejection function may be impaired due to the displacement of the ejector.

This invention was made with attention to these points, and its purpose is to allow the ejector to be easily installed and fixed at the outlet of the product storage path, and to prevent mischief from the sales outlet. To provide a product storage device for a vending machine that can reliably protect against the risk of damage.

[Structure of the invention] (Means for solving the problem) In order to achieve the above purpose, this invention
A product storage path that extends in the vertical direction and stores cylindrical products in a stacked state is provided, and an ejector for discharging the product is provided at the outlet at the lower end of the product storage path, and the upper part of the ejector Support shaft on the side,
A support stand is provided on each of the lower sides, a recess is formed at the upper end of the ejector, a locking protrusion having an enlarged diameter portion at the tip is provided at the lower end, and an insertion hole is formed on the upper surface of the support stand. , a locking spring is provided inside the upper surface of the support base so that a part thereof crosses the opening surface of the insertion hole, the recess of the ejector is fitted into the support shaft, and the locking protrusion is fitted into the support shaft. It is inserted into the insertion hole and the expanded diameter part is engaged with the locking spring, while a harness for energizing the ejector is passed inside the support base, and a cover is removably attached to the open part on the lower surface of the support base. The cover covers the locking spring and supports the harness.

(Function) In such a configuration, the ejector is supported by the support shaft by inserting the locking projection of the ejector into the insertion hole of the support base and engaging the enlarged diameter portion of the locking projection with the locking spring. A cover is attached to the open part of the support base, and this cover covers the locking spring to prevent tampering, and a harness for energizing the ejector is installed inside the support base. This is supported by the cover to prevent it from hanging down.

(Example) An example of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 4, reference numerals 1 and 1 indicate side plates, and between these side plates 1 and 1, product storage paths 2 are provided so as to extend vertically in a meandering manner. The lower end of the input section 3 is the outlet section 4, and the outlet section 4 is provided with an ejector 5 and an ejector rail 6 facing the ejector 5. In addition, 8 is the body of the vending machine with an open front, 9 is a main door attached to the front of this machine 8 so that it can be opened and closed freely, 10 is a vending outlet configured at the lower front of the main door 9, and 11 is a main door. A loading door 9 is located on the inside of the fuselage 8 and is openable and closable at the top of the open section of the fuselage 8. Numeral 12 is a number of inner doors that are also openable and closable at the middle of the open section.

Then, the main indoor door 9 and the loading door 11 are opened, and cylindrical products a such as canned drinks are thrown into the product storage path 2 from the input section 3, and a large number of products a are loaded into the product storage path 2... are stored in a stacked state. Each time the ejector 5 operates, these products a are sequentially discharged one by one from the lowest layer downward from the outlet section 4 and supplied to the sales outlet 10.

Between the side plates 1, 1, a support shaft 15 and a support stand 16 are installed facing each other vertically, facing the exit portion 4 of the product storage path 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, locking pieces 17, 17 are formed by cutting and bending on the upper surface of the support base 16, and the locking pieces 17, 17 are located between these locking pieces 17. An insertion hole 18 is formed therein. Further, a locking spring 20 made of a torsion coil spring is attached to the inside of the upper surface of the support base 16 via a screw 19. One arm of this locking spring 20 is a locking portion 21 , and this locking portion 21 is arranged so as to cross the opening surface near the periphery of the insertion hole 18 .
An operation knob 22 is integrally formed by bending at the end of the support base 16 so as to hang downwardly inside the support base 16.

A U-shaped recess 25 corresponding to the support shaft 15 is formed on the upper surface of the ejector 5, and a locking hole 26 corresponding to the locking pieces 17, 17 is formed on the lower surface.
26 are formed, and these locking holes 2
A locking protrusion 27 made of a screw is attached between the screws 6 and 26, and a tapered enlarged diameter portion 28 formed by the head of the screw is formed at the tip of the locking protrusion 27. Note that a collar 29 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the locking projection 27.

Then, the recess 25 is fitted into the support shaft 15, and the locking protrusion 27 passes through the insertion hole 18 and connects the support base 1.
The locking portion 21 of the locking spring 20 elastically abuts on the circumferential surface of the locking protrusion 27 and engages with the expanded diameter portion 28, whereby the ejector 5 is inserted into the support shaft 15. and the support stand 16, and its release is caused by the locking portion 21 of the locking spring 20 and the locking protrusion 27.
This is prevented by the engagement with the enlarged diameter portion 28.

A cover 32 is provided in the open part 31 on the lower surface of the support stand 16.
The cover 32 covers the locking spring 20, and a harness 33 (including a connector, etc.) for supplying electricity to the ejector 5 is inserted inside the support base 16. is cover 3
2 to prevent it from sagging. This cover 32 is formed of synthetic resin into a gutter shape that can be elastically expanded, and its elastic expansion force causes the V-shaped engaging portions 34, 34 on both sides of the opening portion 31 to engage with both sides of the open portion 31. When engaged, the cover 32 is attached to the support base 1
It is attached to the bottom of 6.

To describe the procedure for installing the ejector 5 between the support shaft 15 and the support stand 16, first open the main door 9 and the inner door 12, and insert the ejector 5 from below between the side plates 1 and 1. , while fitting the recess 25 into the support shaft 15, the lower end surface of the ejector 5 is opposed to the upper surface of the support base 16, and then the ejector 5 is slightly lowered to fit into the locking holes 26, 26.
are fitted into the locking pieces 17, 17, and the locking protrusion 27 is inserted into the insertion hole 18. In response to this insertion, the locking portion 21 of the locking spring 20 is pressed by the circumferential surface of the expanded diameter portion 28 and temporarily moves toward the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 18 against the elastic force of the locking spring 20. Expanded diameter part 28
As the locking portion 21 passes, the locking portion 21 comes into elastic contact with the circumferential surface of the locking protrusion 27, and the locking portion 21 engages with the expanded diameter portion 28. As a result, the ejector 5 is attached between the support shaft 15 and the support base 16, and its release is caused by the locking portion 21 of the locking spring 20 and the enlarged diameter portion 2 of the locking protrusion 27.
8 is prevented. Thereafter, the harness 33 is passed through the inside of the support stand 16, and the cover 32 is attached to the open portion 31 in this state.

According to such a configuration, since the locking spring 20 is covered by the cover 32, even if the hand is inserted through the sales opening 10, the cover 32 blocks the locking spring 20 and the locking spring 20 cannot be operated. This prevents the ejector 5 from being removed or moved due to mischief, and the ejector 5 can always function properly.

On the other hand, when removing the ejector 5 for maintenance or inspection, first open the main door 9 and the inner door 12, insert your hand under the side plates 1, 1, and remove the cover 3.
Remove 2. Then, pinch the operating knob 22 of the locking spring 20 with your fingertips to move the locking portion 21 away from the locking protrusion 27 to disengage the locking portion 21 and the expanded diameter portion 28, and in this state The ejector 5 is pushed upward, tilted diagonally, and then pulled down to be taken out.

[Effect of the invention] As explained above, according to this invention, by inserting the locking protrusion of the ejector into the insertion hole of the support base and engaging the enlarged diameter part of the locking protrusion with the locking spring. , the ejector can be easily installed and fixed, and since a cover is provided on the open part of the support base and this cover covers the locking spring, the locking spring can be easily inserted by the hand from the sales outlet. Therefore, the ejector cannot be removed or moved, and the ejector can always function properly. Since the harness is passed through the inside of the support stand and supported by the cover, there is an advantage that the harness can be prevented from hanging down and the wiring state can always be kept in an orderly manner.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of this invention; Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the combined state of the ejector and the support stand, Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the support stand as seen from the bottom side, and Fig. 3 is the ejector and the support stand. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the product storage device in a separated state from the support stand, and is a diagram of the overall structure of the product storage device. 2...Product storage path, 4...Exit section, 5...Ejector, 15...Support shaft, 16...Support stand, 1
8... Insertion hole, 20... Locking spring, 25... Recess, 27... Locking protrusion, 28... Expansion portion, 32...
...Cover, 33...Harness.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A product storage channel that extends in the vertical direction and stores cylindrical products in a stacked state is provided, and an ejector for discharging the product is provided at the outlet at the lower end of the product storage channel. A support shaft is provided on the upper side and a support stand is provided on the lower side, a recess is formed at the upper end of the ejector, and a locking protrusion having an enlarged diameter portion at the tip is provided at the lower end, and the upper surface of the support An insertion hole is formed in the support shaft, and a locking spring is provided inside the upper surface of the support base so that a part thereof crosses the opening surface of the insertion hole, and the recess of the ejector is fitted into the support shaft. , the locking protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole and the expanded diameter portion is engaged with the locking spring, while a harness for supplying electricity to the ejector is passed inside the support base, and the lower surface of the support base is opened. 1. A product storage device for a vending machine, characterized in that a cover is removably attached to the section, and the cover covers the locking spring and supports the harness.