JP2001006045A - Commodity storage/transportation device for automatic vending machine and assembling method of the device - Google Patents

Commodity storage/transportation device for automatic vending machine and assembling method of the device

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JP2001006045A
JP2001006045A JP11179108A JP17910899A JP2001006045A JP 2001006045 A JP2001006045 A JP 2001006045A JP 11179108 A JP11179108 A JP 11179108A JP 17910899 A JP17910899 A JP 17910899A JP 2001006045 A JP2001006045 A JP 2001006045A
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Hiroshi Isaka
浩 井坂
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To securely fix a rod fitted between side walls and to eliminate the waste of a commodity storage volume. SOLUTION: A hollow pin 20 which does not have the point is made to pass through a pair of facing side boards 2a and 2a by adjusting them to the width of a commodity such as a can and a bottle. Push nuts 21 are fitted with tip parts of the piercing pins 20 and the loose stop of the hollow pin 20 is obtained. A segment 4a is supported by the hollow pin 20 between the side boards 2a and 2a if need. The push nuts 21 are provided with plural pawls 21b engaged with the outer periphery of the pin 20 and plural guide pawls 21c extending from the pawls 21b to the inner side of a diameter direction.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、自動販売機の商品
収納搬送装置及びその組立方法に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing and conveying goods in a vending machine and a method for assembling the same.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】一般に、缶商品などを扱う自動販売機は
図6に示す構造とされている。すなわち、図6に示すよ
うに、自動販売機本体1の内部には搬送機能と収納機能
とを兼ねた商品収納部2が設けられ、これらの商品収納
部2には缶やボトルなどの商品3の収納高さを小さくし
たり、商品補充時の落下衝撃を和らげたりするために、
収納搬送路4が所定位置に固定された固定セグメント4
aや下端が揺動可能に支持されたフリーセグメント4b
により蛇行状に形成されている。
2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a vending machine for handling canned goods has a structure shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a product storage unit 2 having both a transport function and a storage function is provided inside the vending machine main unit 1, and these product storage units 2 store products 3 such as cans and bottles. In order to reduce the storage height of the
Fixed segment 4 in which storage transport path 4 is fixed at a predetermined position
a and the free segment 4b whose lower end is swingably supported
To form a meandering shape.

【0003】各商品収納部2の下端部には、収納した商
品3を順次払い出す商品払出装置5が設けられており、
この商品払出装置5から払い出された商品3がシュート
6を介して商品取出口7に導かれる。図7に示すよう
に、各商品収納部2の上部には太缶3Fや細缶3Hなど
の商品3を投入する商品投入口8がそれぞれ開口されて
いるとともに、この商品投入口8と収納搬送路4の上端
とを斜めに接続して傾斜導入通路9の床面および側面を
形成する通路構成部品としての入口ガイド10が設けら
れている。
[0003] At the lower end of each product storage section 2, a product delivery device 5 for sequentially paying out stored products 3 is provided.
The product 3 paid out from the product payout device 5 is guided to a product outlet 7 via a chute 6. As shown in FIG. 7, a product input port 8 for inputting a product 3 such as a thick can 3F or a thin can 3H is opened at an upper portion of each product storage section 2, and the product input port 8 and the storage / transport are provided. An entrance guide 10 is provided as a passage component that connects the upper end of the passage 4 obliquely and forms the floor and side surfaces of the inclined introduction passage 9.

【0004】この入口ガイド10は、奥側が斜め下方に
少し傾斜する姿勢で配設され、収納搬送路4が奥側にあ
る上方寄りのものほど長く形成されている。商品投入口
8から投入された商品3は、入口ガイド10上を転がり
ながら傾斜導入通路9を通った後、収納搬送路4内を蛇
行しながら下方の商品払出装置5側へ搬送される。
The entrance guide 10 is disposed so that the back side is slightly inclined obliquely downward, and the storage conveyance path 4 is formed longer as it is closer to the upper side at the back side. The commodity 3 introduced from the commodity insertion port 8 passes through the inclined introduction passage 9 while rolling on the entrance guide 10, and is then conveyed to the lower commodity delivery device 5 side while meandering in the storage conveyance path 4.

【0005】また、図8、図9に示すように、入口ガイ
ド10における前端部および後端部には、それぞれ床面
下方の両側面を貫通してガイドロッド11、12が横方
向に貫通配設され、これらのガイドロッド11、12
が、商品収納部2の側板2aに設けられたガイド溝1
3、14に沿ってスライド自在とされている。そして、
前側のガイド軸11をガイド溝13に沿わせるようにし
ながら入口ガイド10を移動させることで、傾斜導入通
路9と収納搬送路4との接続箇所(収納搬送路4の入口
部分)の通路幅Lを切換えることができるようになって
いる。
As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, guide rods 11 and 12 penetrate through a front end and a rear end of the entrance guide 10 through both side surfaces below the floor surface, respectively. These guide rods 11 and 12
Is a guide groove 1 provided in the side plate 2a of the product storage unit 2.
It is slidable along 3 and 14. And
By moving the entrance guide 10 while moving the front guide shaft 11 along the guide groove 13, the passage width L of the connection point between the inclined introduction passage 9 and the storage conveyance path 4 (the entrance portion of the storage conveyance path 4) is obtained. Can be switched.

【0006】なお、図8、図9で入り口ガイド10の奥
側における部材15、16は傾斜ガイドおよび円弧状セ
グメントを示し、傾斜導入通路9と収納搬送路4との接
続通路外面側を構成するものである。そして、図8に示
すように、前側のガイドロッド11をガイド溝13の前
端部に位置させるように入口ガイド10を配置すること
で、傾斜導入通路9と収納搬送路4との接続箇所の通路
幅Lが広めとなって、太缶3Fなどの大きめの商品3に
対応させることができ、図9に示すように、前側のガイ
ドロッド11をガイド溝13の後端部に位置させるよう
に入口ガイド10を配置することで、傾斜導入通路9と
収納搬送路4との接続箇所の通路幅Lが狭めとなって、
細缶3Hなどの小さめの商品3に対応させることができ
るようにされている。
In FIGS. 8 and 9, members 15 and 16 on the inner side of the entrance guide 10 represent an inclined guide and an arc-shaped segment, and constitute an outer surface side of a connection passage between the inclined introduction passage 9 and the storage conveyance path 4. Things. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the entrance guide 10 is arranged so that the front guide rod 11 is positioned at the front end of the guide groove 13, so that the passage at the connection point between the inclined introduction passage 9 and the storage conveyance path 4 is provided. The width L is widened so that it can correspond to a large product 3 such as a large can 3F. As shown in FIG. 9, the entrance is set so that the front guide rod 11 is located at the rear end of the guide groove 13. By arranging the guide 10, the passage width L at the connection point between the inclined introduction passage 9 and the storage conveyance path 4 is reduced,
It is designed to be able to correspond to a small product 3 such as a thin can 3H.

【0007】また、図10に示すように、上記円弧状セ
グメント15、16や上記ガイドロッド11、12など
は商品収納搬送装置2の内部を区画する側板2a、2a
間に貫通配置したロッド17により構成されあるいは支
持されている。
[0007] As shown in FIG. 10, the arc-shaped segments 15, 16 and the guide rods 11, 12 are provided with side plates 2 a, 2 a defining the inside of the article storage and transport device 2.
It is constituted or supported by a rod 17 disposed therethrough.

【0008】[0008]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところで、上記側板2
a、2a間に配置されるロッド17は、脱着を容易にす
ると共に取り付け後は容易に抜け出てしまわないよう、
従来では図示のようにプッシュナット18で固定する構
造とされていた。このプッシュナット18は、図11に
示すようにロッド17の径より大きい径の金属製円板体
18aに前記ロッド17の径より小さい内径の中心孔1
8bと、径方向の切り目18c…18cを設けてなり、
図12に示すように基板上に立設したピン治具17cに
ロッド17を立て、一方側の側板2aをロッド11の拡
径部17bに係止させた後、スペーサなどを介して他方
側の側板2aを嵌合させ、次いでプッシュナット18を
嵌合していた。
The above-mentioned side plate 2
a, the rod 17 arranged between 2a facilitates attachment and detachment and does not come off easily after attachment.
Conventionally, the structure is fixed by a push nut 18 as shown. As shown in FIG. 11, the push nut 18 has a central hole 1 having an inner diameter smaller than the diameter of the rod 17 in a metal disc body 18a having a diameter larger than the diameter of the rod 17.
8b and radial cuts 18c... 18c are provided.
As shown in FIG. 12, the rod 17 is erected on the pin jig 17c erected on the substrate, and the one side plate 2a is engaged with the enlarged diameter portion 17b of the rod 11, and then the other side plate is interposed via a spacer or the like. The side plate 2a was fitted, and then the push nut 18 was fitted.

【0009】このとき、プッシュナット18の装着を容
易にするため、ロッド17の一端が尖端17aとされ、
この尖端17aからプッシュナット18の中心孔18b
を切り目18c…18cの湾曲で拡径させながら挿入し
ていき、ロッド17の側面に係合させるようにされてい
た。しかし、このような構造の場合、ロッド17の一端
の尖端17aが側板2aより寸法Hで示すように外側に
張り出すので、寸法Hに相当する部分の容積が全く無駄
となり、商品収納搬送装置2内の容積がそれだけ犠牲に
なる問題があった。
At this time, in order to facilitate the mounting of the push nut 18, one end of the rod 17 is formed as a point 17a,
The center hole 18b of the push nut 18 extends from the point 17a.
Are inserted while increasing the diameter by the curvature of the cuts 18c... 18c to engage with the side surface of the rod 17. However, in the case of such a structure, since the pointed end 17a of one end of the rod 17 projects outward from the side plate 2a as shown by the dimension H, the volume corresponding to the dimension H is completely wasted, and the product storage and transport device 2 is not used. There was a problem that the internal volume was sacrificed accordingly.

【0010】また、いわゆるサーペンタイン式収納装置
は自動販売機本体1のケーシング内に側板2aを平行に
並べるように吊って搭載するので、図10に示すように
収納搬送装置2の側板2aの外側にc1、c2といった
突出寸法を必要とする。従って、隣に吊り下げられた同
一構造の商品収納搬送装置2との間Hには、H=c1+c
2+dの隙間寸法を必要とする。
Further, since the so-called serpentine type storage device is mounted by suspending the side plates 2a in the casing of the vending machine main body 1 so as to be arranged in parallel, as shown in FIG. Projection dimensions such as c1 and c2 are required. Accordingly, H = c1 + c is provided between the adjacent product storage and transport device 2 having the same structure and suspended next to it.
A gap size of 2 + d is required.

【0011】一方、自動販売機の商品収納効率を向上さ
せる目的で本体ケース2の幅を狭めたり収納装置の吊り
下げ本数を増やしたりする場合は、上記隙間寸法はでき
るだけ小さいほうが良い。さらに、ロッド17を成形す
る場合、一端に尖端17aを形成しなければならず、ピ
ン17の製造に手間も掛かる問題があった。
On the other hand, when narrowing the width of the main body case 2 or increasing the number of hanging storage devices for the purpose of improving the product storage efficiency of the vending machine, it is preferable that the gap size is as small as possible. Furthermore, when the rod 17 is formed, the point 17a must be formed at one end, and there is a problem that the production of the pin 17 is troublesome.

【0012】この発明は、上記問題を解消しロッド17
の固定を確実にするとともに商品収納容積の無駄もなく
すことを課題としてなされたものである。
The present invention solves the above problem and solves the problem with the rod 17.
The object of the present invention is to ensure the fixation of the product and to prevent waste of the product storage volume.

【0013】[0013]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するため
に請求項1記載の自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置は、
缶、ボトルなどの商品寸法にあわせた平行間隔を隔てた
一対の側板間に、尖端を有しない中空ピンが貫通され、
該ピンの貫通した先端部にプッシュナットが嵌合されて
前記中空ピンの抜け止めとされ、前記側板間の中空ピン
に必要に応じ商品収納搬送装置を構成するセグメントを
支持させてなり、前記プッシュナットは前記ピン外周に
係合する複数の爪と、該爪より径方向内側へ伸び前記中
空ピンに対する中心の位置決めを行なうための複数のガ
イド用爪を有していることを特徴とするものである。
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine, comprising:
A hollow pin having no point is penetrated between a pair of side plates spaced apart in parallel according to product dimensions such as cans and bottles,
A push nut is fitted to the penetrating tip of the pin to prevent the hollow pin from coming off, and the hollow pin between the side plates supports a segment constituting a product storage and transport device as needed, and The nut has a plurality of claws engaged with the outer periphery of the pin, and a plurality of guide claws extending radially inward from the claw to position the center with respect to the hollow pin. is there.

【0014】上記請求項1記載の構成により、商品収納
搬送装置の側板間を貫通するロッドが尖端を有しないた
め、従来では尖端部分のために無駄となっていた容積が
有効利用可能となって、自動販売機の本体ケーシング内
の実質的な利用可能容積が大きくなった。また、本発明
の請求項2記載の自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置の組立
方法は、基板に立設したピン治具に中空ピンを外嵌挿通
し前記ピン治具の先端を前記中空ピンから突出させ、次
いで、前記中空ピン外面に所定間隔隔てて一対の側板を
嵌合配置し、前記中空ピン外周に係合する複数の爪と、
該爪より径方向内側へ伸び前記ピン治具外周に係合する
複数のガイド用爪とを有したプッシュナットを、前記ピ
ン治具先端に嵌合し、前記ピン治具用ガイド爪で中心を
あわせつつ、前記中空ピン外周にプッシュナットを挿入
嵌合し、ガイド用爪を前記中空ピン外周に乗り上げさせ
た後、前記ピン治具を引き抜く工程よりなるものであ
る。
According to the configuration of the first aspect, since the rod penetrating between the side plates of the product storage and transport device does not have a point, the volume previously wasted due to the point can be effectively used. The substantial available volume in the main casing of the vending machine has increased. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for assembling a product storage and transport device for a vending machine, wherein a hollow pin is externally inserted into a pin jig erected on a substrate and the tip of the pin jig is moved from the hollow pin. Projecting, then a pair of side plates fitted and arranged at a predetermined interval on the outer surface of the hollow pin, and a plurality of claws engaged with the outer periphery of the hollow pin,
A push nut having a plurality of guide claws extending radially inward from the claws and engaging with the outer periphery of the pin jig is fitted to the tip of the pin jig, and a center is formed by the guide claws for the pin jig. In addition, a push nut is inserted and fitted around the outer periphery of the hollow pin, the guide claw is caused to ride on the outer periphery of the hollow pin, and then the pin jig is pulled out.

【0015】この請求項2の発明よによれば、尖端を有
しないロッドであっても、中空部に貫通させた従来と同
じピン治具を利用し、これをガイドとしてプッシュナッ
トを同軸に嵌合させることができ、取り付けが容易にで
きる。
According to the second aspect of the present invention, even if the rod does not have a point, the same pin jig as the conventional one penetrating through the hollow portion is used, and the push nut is coaxially fitted using the same as a guide. And can be easily installed.

【0016】[0016]

【発明の実施の形態】以下に、この発明の実施の形態
を、缶飲料の自動販売機に採用した状態として図1〜図
5に基づいて説明する。なお、図1〜図5において図6
〜図12に示した部材と同一符号で示した部材は同一又
は相当する部材を示すため、図中同一符号を付し詳細な
説明は省略する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 as a state employed in a vending machine for canned beverages. 1 to 5 in FIG.
Since the members denoted by the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 12 indicate the same or corresponding members, the same reference numerals are given in the drawings and detailed description is omitted.

【0017】図1において、自動販売器本体の内部には
搬送路を兼ねた商品収納棚2が前後に複数列設けられ、
これら商品収納棚2には商品収納搬送路4が固定セグメ
ント4a、フリーセグメント4bにより蛇行状に形成さ
れ、各商品収納棚2の下端部には、収納した缶飲料の缶
体を払い出す商品払出装置5が設けられている。このよ
うな自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置において、図2
(a)に示すようにセグメント4a、4bを支持するロ
ッド11、12あるいは図2(b)に示すように入り口
ガイド10を支持するためのガイドロッド13がそれぞ
れ中空ピン20とされ、側板2aを貫通した端部20a
が、図示のように尖端を有しない「切り落とし端」とさ
れている。
In FIG. 1, a plurality of rows of merchandise storage shelves 2 which also serve as transport paths are provided in the vending machine main body in front and back.
In these product storage shelves 2, a product storage transport path 4 is formed in a meandering manner by a fixed segment 4a and a free segment 4b. A device 5 is provided. In such a vending machine product storage and transport apparatus, FIG.
The rods 11 and 12 for supporting the segments 4a and 4b as shown in FIG. 2A or the guide rods 13 for supporting the entrance guide 10 as shown in FIG. Penetrated end 20a
However, as shown in the figure, it is a "cut-off end" having no point.

【0018】そして、この中空ピン20の貫通突出側に
はプッシュナット21が嵌合され前記中空ピン20の抜
け止めとされている。図中20bは拡径部で、中空ピン
20の他端に形成され、プッシュナット21とあわせて
中空ピン20の抜け止めを図る。図3は、プッシュナッ
ト21の平面図を示し、(a)は4本爪の場合、(b)
は3本爪の場合を示す。
A push nut 21 is fitted on the penetrating projecting side of the hollow pin 20 to prevent the hollow pin 20 from coming off. In the figure, reference numeral 20b denotes an enlarged diameter portion formed at the other end of the hollow pin 20 to prevent the hollow pin 20 from coming off together with the push nut 21. FIGS. 3A and 3B are plan views of the push nut 21. FIG.
Indicates the case of three nails.

【0019】このプッシュナット21は、図3(a)
(b)に示すように、環状体21aの内面に、中空ピン
20の外面に係止される爪21bと、この爪21bより
径方向内側へ伸びる複数のガイド用爪21c…21cが
形成されている。そして、このプッシュナット21を中
空ピン20に係止した場合、係止爪21bが中空ピン2
0外面に係合するため、図4に拡大して示すようにガイ
ド用爪21cは係止爪21bより浮き上がった状態で係
止される。
The push nut 21 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), on the inner surface of the annular body 21a, there are formed a claw 21b locked to the outer surface of the hollow pin 20, and a plurality of guide claws 21c... 21c extending radially inward from the claw 21b. I have. When the push nut 21 is locked to the hollow pin 20, the locking claw 21b is
In order to engage with the outer surface, the guide claw 21c is locked while being raised from the locking claw 21b as shown in an enlarged view in FIG.

【0020】次に、上記商品収納搬送装置の組立方法に
ついて説明する。図5(a)に示すように、基板17s
表面にピン治具17cを立設してなる組み立て治具17
dのピン治具17cを図示のように垂直に配置し、ピン
治具17cに一端が拡径部20bとされた中空ロッド2
0を、拡径部20bが下方になるように外嵌挿通して配
置し、ピン治具17cの先端17eを突出させる。
Next, a method of assembling the above-mentioned article storing and conveying apparatus will be described. As shown in FIG.
An assembly jig 17 having a pin jig 17c erected on the surface.
d, the pin jig 17c is vertically arranged as shown in the drawing, and the pin jig 17c has a hollow rod 2 having an enlarged diameter portion 20b at one end.
0 is inserted through the outer fitting so that the enlarged diameter portion 20b is located downward, and the tip 17e of the pin jig 17c is projected.

【0021】次いで図5(b)に示すように、中空ロッ
ド20に一方側の側板2aを挿通し拡径部20bに係止
し、次いで図示は省略したが入り口ガイド10又はセグ
メント4a、4bを介挿して他方側の側板2aを挿通し
た後、図3に示したプッシュナット21をピン治具17
cの先端17eから被せ中空ピン20へ外嵌していく。
Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), one side plate 2a is inserted into the hollow rod 20 and locked on the enlarged diameter portion 20b. Then, although not shown, the entrance guide 10 or the segments 4a and 4b are connected. After inserting the other side plate 2a, the push nut 21 shown in FIG.
c, and is fitted to the hollow pin 20 from the tip 17e.

【0022】このとき、プッシュナット21のガイド用
爪21cがまずピン治具17cに接しピン治具17cの
外周に嵌合する。これによってプッシュナット21の中
心の位置決めがなされる。従って、このピン治具17c
が従来の尖端の機能を果たす。さらにプッシュナット2
1を押し込んでいけば、ガイド用爪21cで中心が決め
られた状態で係止爪21bが中空ピン20外周に嵌合し
て行き、さらに強く押し込むことによってガイド用爪2
1cがピン治具17cより中空ピン20上に乗り上げ
る。
At this time, the guide claw 21c of the push nut 21 first comes into contact with the pin jig 17c and fits on the outer periphery of the pin jig 17c. Thus, the center of the push nut 21 is positioned. Therefore, this pin jig 17c
Perform the function of a conventional point. Further push nut 2
When the guide claw 2 is pushed in, the locking claw 21b is fitted around the outer periphery of the hollow pin 20 in a state where the center is determined by the guide claw 21c.
1c rides on the hollow pin 20 from the pin jig 17c.

【0023】そしてピン治具17cを引き抜けば取り付
けは終了する。側板2aに対し中空ピン20を取り付け
る複数箇所について以上の作業を同時進行又は繰り返し
て実施していく。この工程によって、中空ピン20に取
りつけられたプッシュナット21は、図4に示したよう
に中空ピン20に係止爪21bで係合し、ガイド用爪2
1cが係止爪21bより浮き上がった状態で係止される
のである。
When the pin jig 17c is pulled out, the mounting is completed. The above operation is performed simultaneously or repeatedly at a plurality of locations where the hollow pins 20 are attached to the side plate 2a. By this step, the push nut 21 attached to the hollow pin 20 is engaged with the hollow pin 20 by the locking claw 21b as shown in FIG.
1c is locked in a state of being raised from the locking claw 21b.

【0024】従って、自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置の
側壁2a間の支持ないしは固定セグメント4aやフリーセ
グメント4bを支持する中空ピン20として尖端を有し
ないものを使用するので、突出量がc0と従来の尖端を
有していた場合の突出量c1より大幅に小さくなり、従
来の側板間距離Hに比べて側板間距離hを小さくでき、
このため側壁外部の無駄な空間が無くなり、装置内の容
積を有効に使う事ができる効果を有する。
Therefore, the hollow pin 20 for supporting or fixing the fixed segment 4a and the free segment 4b between the side walls 2a of the commodity storing and conveying device of the vending machine and having no pointed tip is used. Is significantly smaller than the protrusion amount c1 in the case of having the pointed end, and the distance h between the side plates can be reduced as compared with the conventional distance H between the side plates.
For this reason, there is no useless space outside the side wall, and there is an effect that the volume inside the apparatus can be used effectively.

【0025】[0025]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、この発明の自動販
売機の商品収納搬送装置及びその組立方法によれば、側
板間の距離を小さく出来るので、その分商品収納搬送装
置の小型化を図る事ができるのである。
As described above, according to the apparatus for storing and transporting goods of a vending machine and the method of assembling the same according to the present invention, the distance between the side plates can be reduced, so that the apparatus for storing and transporting goods can be downsized accordingly. You can do things.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】この発明の実施の形態を示す要部断面図であ
る。
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part showing an embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】側壁間の止着構造を示す要部正面図であり
(a)はセグメントを支持した状態、(b)は入り口ガ
イドを支持した状態を示す要部正面図である。
FIGS. 2A and 2B are main part front views showing a fastening structure between side walls, wherein FIG. 2A is a main part front view showing a state in which a segment is supported, and FIG. 2B is a main part front view showing a state in which an entrance guide is supported.

【図3】プッシュナットの平面図で、(a)は4本爪、
(b)は3本爪のものを示す。
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a push nut.
(B) shows three nails.

【図4】ピンのプッシュナットによる止着状態を示す要
部拡大正面図である。
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a main part showing a state in which a pin is fixed by a push nut.

【図5】ピンの止着状態を示す要部正面図で(a)はピ
ン治具に中空ピンを外嵌挿通した状態を示す正面図、
(b)はピンに側板、プッシュナットなどを取り付けて
いる状態を示す正面図、(c)はプッシュナットを嵌合
した状態の要部正面図である。
5 (a) is a front view showing a state in which a hollow pin is externally inserted through a pin jig, and FIG.
(B) is a front view showing a state in which a side plate, a push nut and the like are attached to the pin, and (c) is a front view of a main part in a state where the push nut is fitted.

【図6】自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置の説明断面図で
ある。
FIG. 6 is an explanatory sectional view of a product storage and transport device of a vending machine.

【図7】図6の要部拡大図である。FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 6;

【図8】同じく図6の要部拡大図である。8 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 6;

【図9】同じく図6の要部拡大図である。FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 6;

【図10】従来例の側板間の止着構造を示す要部正面図
である。
FIG. 10 is a front view of a main part showing a fastening structure between side plates in a conventional example.

【図11】従来のプッシュナットの平面図である。FIG. 11 is a plan view of a conventional push nut.

【図12】従来のピンのプッシュナットによる止着状態
を示す要部拡大正面図である。
FIG. 12 is an enlarged front view of a main part showing a conventional pin fixed state by a push nut.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 自動販売機 2 自動販売機の商品収納棚 2a 側板 3 商品収納搬送路 4a 固定セグメント 4b フリーセグメント 17c ピン治具 20 中空ピン 20a 端部 21 プッシュナット 21b 中空ピンに対する係止爪 21c ガイド用爪 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vending machine 2 Vending machine product storage shelf 2a Side plate 3 Product storage transport path 4a Fixed segment 4b Free segment 17c Pin jig 20 Hollow pin 20a End 21 Push nut 21b Locking claw for hollow pin 21c Guide claw

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 缶、ボトルなどの商品寸法にあわせた平
行間隔を隔てた一対の側板間に、尖端を有しない中空ピ
ンが貫通され、該ピンの貫通した先端部にプッシュナッ
トが嵌合されて前記中空ピンの抜け止めとされ、前記側
板間の中空ピンに必要に応じ商品収納搬送装置を構成す
るセグメントを支持させてなり、前記プッシュナットは
前記ピン外周に係合する複数の爪と、該爪より径方向内
側へ伸び前記中空ピンに対する中心の位置決めを行なう
ための複数のガイド用爪を有していることを特徴とする
自動販売機の商品収納搬送装置。
1. A hollow pin having no point is penetrated between a pair of side plates spaced apart in parallel according to the dimensions of a product such as a can or a bottle, and a push nut is fitted to a penetrating tip of the pin. The hollow pin is prevented from coming off, the hollow pin between the side plates supports a segment constituting a product storage and transport device as needed, and the push nut engages with the outer periphery of the pin, and a plurality of claws, A product storage and transport device for a vending machine, comprising a plurality of guide claws extending radially inward from the claws to position the center with respect to the hollow pin.
【請求項2】 基板に立設したピン治具に中空ピンを外
嵌挿通し前記ピン治具の先端を前記中空ピンから突出さ
せ、次いで、前記中空ピン外面に所定間隔隔てて一対の
側板を嵌合配置し、前記中空ピン外周に係合する複数の
爪と、該爪より径方向内側へ伸び前記ピン治具外周に係
合する複数のガイド用爪とを有したプッシュナットを、
前記ピン治具先端に嵌合し、前記ピン治具用ガイド爪で
中心をあわせつつ、前記中空ピン外周にプッシュナット
を挿入嵌合し、ガイド用爪を前記中空ピン外周に乗り上
げさせた後、前記ピン治具を引き抜く工程よりなる自動
販売機の商品収納搬送装置の組立方法。
2. A hollow pin is externally inserted into a pin jig erected on a substrate so that the tip of the pin jig projects from the hollow pin, and then a pair of side plates are provided on the outer surface of the hollow pin at a predetermined interval. A push nut having a plurality of claws arranged and fitted on the outer periphery of the hollow pin and a plurality of guide claws extending radially inward from the claws and engaging with the outer periphery of the pin jig,
After fitting into the tip of the pin jig, aligning the center with the guide jig for the pin jig, inserting and inserting a push nut around the outer periphery of the hollow pin, and allowing the guide claw to ride on the outer periphery of the hollow pin, A method for assembling a product storage and transport device of a vending machine, comprising a step of pulling out the pin jig.
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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