JP2003030732A - Vending machine for capsules - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a vending machine for capsules in which a large number of product boxes can be installed and a flat installation space is small. SOLUTION: In a capsule vending machine provided with a product box for discharging a capsule product by inserting a coin and turning a handle, a plurality of the product boxes are installed on the same level, and the plurality of the product boxes installed on the same level are provided. The merchandise box is installed so that all of its main surfaces face the radial direction around a predetermined vertical axis, and is configured to be integrally rotatable around the predetermined vertical axis.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a capsule vending machine for selling capsule products.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, capsule vending machines have been used to sell capsule products containing characters and the like. This vending machine for capsules is configured with one product box having a function of discharging a capsule product by inserting a coin and turning a handle, and is configured by connecting two or more such product boxes. There are some cases. In the latter case, two or more product boxes are connected laterally and / or vertically such that their main surfaces all face the same direction.

Such a vending machine for capsules is installed in a toy department of a department store, a landing of stairs, a storefront of a convenience store, a game center, or the like.

[0004]

In the conventional vending machine for capsules, when a large number of product boxes are to be installed in one place, the product boxes are all oriented in the same direction (front direction). They were lined up so that they face each other.

In this case, since the product box has a certain height and depth, the space on the back side of the product box becomes a dead space that cannot be effectively used. Also, a space for the purchaser is required on the front side of the product box.

Therefore, conventionally, when it is attempted to install a large number of product boxes in one place, it is usual to arrange a large number of product boxes along the wall surface.

However, when a large number of product boxes are arranged in the horizontal direction, the wall surface cannot be effectively used, and it is difficult to install a product display shelf, a trash box, a vending machine for drinking water, or the like. In this case, it is conceivable to arrange a large number of product boxes in the vertical direction. However, if a large number of product boxes are arranged in the vertical direction, it becomes difficult to see the products stored in the product box arranged above, and the product boxes are arranged above. It is difficult to insert coins into the existing product box or operate the handle. Therefore, there is a limit to the number of product boxes that can be arranged in the height direction, and consequently, in the past, a large number of product boxes had to be arranged in the horizontal direction.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic vending machine for capsules in which a large number of product boxes can be installed and a flat installation space is small.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A first vending machine for capsules is a vending machine for capsules provided with a product box for discharging a capsule product by inserting a coin and turning a handle. The plurality of product boxes installed on the same stage are installed such that all main surfaces thereof are oriented in a radial direction around a predetermined vertical axis and are integrally formed around the predetermined vertical axis. It is characterized in that it is configured to be rotatable. According to this vending machine for capsules, the purchaser can turn the plurality of product boxes integrally around a predetermined vertical axis so that the main surface of the desired product box faces the user. .

The second capsule vending machine according to the first capsule vending machine is the same as the first capsule vending machine, and includes a fixed inner shaft which constitutes the predetermined vertical shaft, and the product box which is arranged concentrically with the inner shaft. A rotating outer shaft, wherein the inner shaft is provided with a pair of power rings electrically connected to a power cord, while the outer shaft is electrically connected to the pair of power rings by a brush. It is characterized in that the terminal is attached. "Fixed inner shaft" means an inner shaft that does not rotate. According to this vending machine for capsules,
Since the pair of power ring attached to the fixed inner shaft and the terminal attached to the outer shaft are connected via the brush, the power cord is not entangled with the rotation of the product box.

A third capsule vending machine according to the first or second capsule vending machine is provided with casters and is movable by the casters. According to this vending machine for capsules, the capsule vending machine can be moved, so that the vending machine for capsules can be easily moved to the installation place or the storage place.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION 1. Overall Structure of Capsule Vending Machine FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a capsule vending machine.
This vending machine 100 for capsules has four product boxes 110 on each of the upper and lower stages (see FIG. 2). The capsule vending machine 100 has a caster 1 on the lower side.
20 and an adjuster 130, while a tent 140 is provided on the upper side so as to cover the four upper product boxes 10. A handle 150 is provided between the upper and lower product boxes 110.

Then, this vending machine 100 for capsules is used.
Then, the caster 120 is used for the vending machine 10 for capsules.
The capsule vending machine 100 can be fixed to a predetermined place by the adjuster 130. The direction of the main surface of each product box 110 can be changed by turning the handle 150.

2. Configuration of Each Part (1) Configuration of Product Box 110 The product box 110 is shown in FIG. In this product box 110, coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 4,
When the coin 5 is lightly pushed by hand and the handle 5 is rotated by a half turn clockwise, one capsule product 2 is discharged from the capsule discharge port 6.

(2) Constitution of Stand 160 As shown in FIG. 4, the stand 160 includes a leg 161, a base 162, a support 163, a handle 150 and a tent 14.
It is configured to include 0.

Configuration of Legs 161 As shown in FIG. 4, four legs 16 are formed in a cross shape.
A caster 120 and an adjuster 130 are provided below the tip of the unit 1. A ring 161a is formed in the central portion of the four legs 161.

Configuration of Base 162 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the base 162 is formed in a disc shape and has a structure in which four legs 161 are covered from above by lower recessed portions. A hole 162 is formed in the center of the base 162.
a is formed.

Configuration of Support 163 As shown in FIG. 4, the support 163 is composed of a cylindrical inner shaft 164 and an outer shaft 165. A male screw portion 164a is formed at the lower end of the inner shaft 164. A cord portion of a power cord (not shown) is inserted into the inner shaft 164 from below. Further, two power supply rings (conductors) 164b and 164c are provided on the outer periphery of the upper portion of the inner shaft 164 while being insulated from other inner shaft portions. Then, one line of the power cord is connected to the power ring 164b, and the other line of the power cord is connected to the power ring 164c.
Electrical connection is made from the inside of 64.

The outer shaft 165 is loosely fitted to the inner shaft 164 and is rotatable about the axis of the inner shaft 164.
A terminal box 166 is attached to the upper portion of the outer shaft 165. Two terminals (not shown) attached to the terminal box 166 shown in FIG.
It is electrically connected to one power ring 164b, 164c. In addition, FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of the structure in a state of being removed from the terminal box 166. In the figure, reference numeral 190 is a metal spring, 191 is a code, 1
Reference numeral 93 is a plastic male screw member screwed to the outer shaft 165, 194 is a female screw member, and 195 is a male screw member 193.
It is a male screw member screwed to the female screw portion 193a. The terminal box 166 can be used to turn on the power to illuminate the product box 110 or the capsule vending machine 100 as a whole.

Support members 180 and 181 are fixed to the outer shaft 165. The product box 10 is attached to the support members 180 and 181 via attachment fittings or the like. Further, the handle 150 is fixed to the support member 180. The handle 150 may be directly fixed to the outer shaft 165.

Mounting Structure of Supports 163 etc. As shown in FIG. 7, the male screw portion 164a of the inner shaft 164 is
The receiving member 170 and the bearing 171 are screwed to the female screw portion 161b of the leg 161 in a state of being fitted to the outside. At the lower end opening of the outer shaft 165 loosely fitted to the inner shaft 164, the receiving member 17 is provided.
Zero is tightly fitted. In the figure, the base 162 is fixed to the leg 161. Then, the outer shaft 165 is rotatable about the inner shaft 164 by the bearing 171 arranged between the receiving member 170 and the leg 161.

Constituents of the tent 140 At the lower end of the column 140a in the center of the tent 140, a disc 140b tightly fitted to the upper end opening of the outer shaft 165 is attached. The tent 140 is attached by tightly fitting the disc 140b into the upper end opening of the outer shaft 165.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

For example, braking means may be provided in order to prevent the outer shaft 165 from excessively rotating.

[0025]

The effects of the typical ones of the present invention will be described. In a vending machine for capsules provided with a product box for discharging a capsule product by inserting a coin and turning a handle, the product boxes are arranged in the same stage. A plurality of product boxes that are installed in the same stage are installed such that the main surfaces of the product boxes are all oriented in a radial direction around a predetermined vertical axis, and the product boxes are integrally installed around the predetermined vertical axis. Since it is configured to be rotatable, the purchaser can turn the main surface of a desired product box toward himself by integrally rotating the plurality of product boxes around a predetermined vertical axis. As a result, the installation space can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a capsule vending machine according to an embodiment.

2 is a plan view of the vending machine for capsules of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a perspective view of a product box of the vending machine for capsules of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a stand of the vending machine for capsules of FIG. 1.

5 is a sectional view of a terminal box of the vending machine for capsules of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an electrical connection structure of the vending machine for capsules of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a support structure for mounting the columns of the vending machine for capsules shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

Vending machine for 100 capsules 110 product boxes 120 casters 130 Adjuster 150 handle

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine for capsules comprising a product box for ejecting a capsule product by inserting a coin and turning a handle, wherein a plurality of the product boxes are installed in the same stage and a plurality of the product boxes are installed in the same stage. The capsule is characterized in that the product box is installed around a predetermined vertical axis so that all main surfaces thereof are oriented in the radial direction, and is integrally rotatable around the predetermined vertical axis. Vending machine. 2. A fixed inner shaft that constitutes the predetermined vertical shaft, and an outer shaft that is arranged concentrically with the inner shaft and rotates together with the product box. The inner shaft is electrically connected to a power cord. A pair of power rings to be connected is attached, while
The vending machine for capsules according to claim 1, wherein the outer shaft is provided with a terminal electrically connected to the pair of power supply rings by a brush. 3. The caster is provided and is movable by the caster.
Vending machine for capsules as described.