JP2001351156A - Article selection key of automatic vending machine - Google Patents
Article selection key of automatic vending machineInfo
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、貨幣やカード等
を用いて物品や情報サービス等の商品を購入することの
できる自動販売機において、押圧又は接触することによ
って購入を希望する商品を選択することのできる商品選
択ボタンの構造に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine for purchasing goods such as goods and information services using money, cards and the like. The present invention relates to a structure of a product selection button that can be used.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来のこの種の商品選択ボタンは、販売
中または売切れなどの表示を行うための発光素子や、押
圧または接触を検知して信号を発するためのスイッチン
グ素子およびこれらを制御する回路素子等を含む内部構
成部品と、表示文字ないし記号を拡大表示するためのレ
ンズおよび表面カバーを含む外部構成部品とが一体とな
って自動販売機の前面部分に設置されているものが多か
った。2. Description of the Related Art A conventional product selection button of this type includes a light emitting element for displaying a display indicating that the product is on sale or sold out, a switching element for detecting a press or a contact to generate a signal, and a circuit for controlling these elements. In many cases, an internal component including an element and the like and an external component including a lens and a surface cover for enlarging a display character or a symbol are integrally installed on a front portion of a vending machine.
【０００３】商品選択ボタンは、自動販売機におけるマ
ンマシーンインターフェースを司り、外界から最も接触
されることの多い機能部品であるだけに、汚損・変色や
破損などの影響を受けやすく、内部構成部品よりも外部
構成部品の方が先にダメージを受けることが多かった。[0003] The product selection button controls the man-machine interface of the vending machine, and since it is a functional component that is most often contacted from the outside, it is susceptible to contamination, discoloration, breakage, and the like. Also, external components were more likely to be damaged first.
【０００４】このため、上述した内部構成部品と外部構
成部品とが一体となっている構造の商品選択ボタンで
は、内部構成部品は正常で交換不要の状態であっても外
部構成部品が使用に耐えない状態となっている場合に
は、両部品とも同時に交換せざるを得ず、交換費用が高
価となる問題があった。For this reason, in the product selection button having the structure in which the internal component and the external component are integrated, the external component can withstand use even if the internal component is normal and does not need to be replaced. If not, both parts must be replaced at the same time, resulting in high replacement costs.
【０００５】そこで、選択ボタンの表面に外部構成部品
としての表面カバーを貼り付ける構造が検討されたが、
外部からの貼り付けや取り付けでは悪戯で剥がされてし
まう恐れがあり、実用化には難点があった。Therefore, a structure in which a surface cover as an external component is attached to the surface of the selection button has been studied.
Attachment or attachment from the outside may cause peeling due to mischief, and there has been a problem in practical use.
【０００６】選択ボタンの外部構成部品は、汚損・変色
ないしは破損の場合だけではなく、販売商品の変更、季
節の移り変わり、世の中の流行などに応じて、消費者の
購買意欲をそそるような形状（丸から四角あるいは人気
キャラクターなどの特殊形状）ないしは特殊彩色のもの
に変更したいという要望がある場合などにおいても、交
換を必要とされることがある。[0006] The external components of the selection button are not only in the case of soiling, discoloration or breakage, but also in a shape that invites consumers to purchase (in accordance with changes in sales products, changes in seasons, trends in the world, etc.). In some cases, such as when there is a request to change from a circle to a square or a special shape such as a popular character) or a special color, replacement may be required.
【０００７】そこで、外部構成部品を内部構成部品と別
体かつ相互に嵌合可能に構成し、外部構成部品の汚損・
変色ないし破損あるいはその他の事由による交換要求が
あったときは、この障害のある、あるいは置き換えを必
要とする外部構成部品を取り外して新規の外部構成部品
を嵌めこむようにすることが考えられている。In view of this, the external component is configured so as to be separate from the internal component and can be fitted to each other so that the external component is not stained.
When there is a request for replacement due to discoloration or breakage or other reasons, it is considered to remove the faulty or needing replacement external component and fit a new external component.
【０００８】しかしながら、このような嵌合式のボタン
では、外部からの不正アクセスにより外部構成部品がこ
じ開けられやすく、比較的強固な嵌め合い構造のもので
も特に樹脂製の係合嵌合部をカッターなどで削ぎ取るこ
とで外部構成部品を取り外すことができるため、これら
の悪意の行為により内部のセンシティブな電子回路部品
が外部に露出して不測の誤動作・誤不動作を生じるおそ
れがあるという問題点があった。However, in such a fitting type button, external components are easily pryed open due to unauthorized access from the outside, and even if the fitting structure has a relatively strong fitting structure, particularly the resin fitting fitting portion is formed with a cutter or the like. Since the external components can be removed by shaving off, these malicious acts may expose internal sensitive electronic circuit components to the outside and cause unexpected malfunctions and malfunctions. there were.
【０００９】[0009]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】そこで、この発明は、
上記した内部構成部品と外部構成部品からなる商品選択
ボタンにおいて、外部構成部品の汚損・変色ないし破損
時あるいは模様替えの際、内部構成部品はそのままで新
規の外部構成部品を外部からの取り外しが出来ないよう
に取り付けることのできるボタン構造を提供することを
課題とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention
In the above product selection button consisting of the internal component and the external component, when the external component is stained, discolored or damaged, or when the pattern is changed, the new external component cannot be removed from the outside while the internal component remains as it is. It is an object to provide a button structure that can be attached in such a manner.
【００１０】[0010]
【課題を解決するための手段】この発明によれば、上記
課題は、発光素子、スイッチング素子およびこれらを制
御する回路素子を含む内部構成部品と、レンズおよび表
面カバーを含む外部構成部品とからなる自動販売機の商
品選択ボタンにおいて、内部構成部品と外部構成部品と
を相互に分離可能に構成するとともに、外部構成部品を
内部構成部品とは別個に電照板の内部から電照板に解離
可能に固着する固着手段を設け、この固着手段は、外部
構成部品の表面カバーと係合するとともにねじ孔を有す
る取付部材および電照板内部から当該ねじ孔に挿入され
るねじとして構成されることにより達成される（請求項
１記載の発明）。According to the present invention, the above-mentioned object comprises an internal component including a light emitting element, a switching element and a circuit element for controlling the same, and an external component including a lens and a surface cover. In the product selection button of the vending machine, the internal component and the external component can be separated from each other, and the external component can be disassembled from the inside of the light panel to the light panel separately from the internal component A fixing means for fixing to the surface cover of the external component, the fixing means having a screw hole, and a screw inserted into the screw hole from the inside of the lighting plate. This is achieved (the invention described in claim 1).
【００１１】前記課題は、請求項１記載の発明におい
て、固着手段を、隣接する外部構成手段の各表面カバー
に共通に係合するジョイントとすることによって、各表
面カバーの形状を共通にできるという利点を付加しつつ
達成できる（請求項２記載の発明）。According to the first aspect of the present invention, the shape of each surface cover can be made common by making the fixing means a joint that is commonly engaged with each surface cover of the adjacent external structure means. This can be achieved while adding advantages (the invention according to claim 2).
【００１２】前記課題は、請求項２記載の発明におい
て、ジョイントにねじ孔を設け、電照板の内部からの螺
入によりジョイントを介して外部構成部品を電照板に固
着することにより、好適に達成できる（請求項３記載の
発明）。[0012] According to the present invention, the joint is preferably provided with a screw hole, and an external component is fixed to the electric illuminating plate via the joint by screwing from inside the electric illuminating plate. (Invention of claim 3).
【００１３】前記課題は、請求項１記載の発明におい
て、固着手段として選択ボタンの端面を構成するモール
そのものを用いることにより達成される（請求項４記載
の発明）。[0013] The above object is attained by using the molding itself constituting the end face of the selection button as the fixing means in the invention of the first aspect (the invention of the fourth aspect).
【００１４】前記課題は、請求項１記載の発明におい
て、固着手段が表面カバーの端部のみを電照板に解離可
能に固着するようにすることによって達成される（請求
項５記載の発明）。[0014] The above object is achieved by the invention according to claim 1 in which the fixing means fixes only the end of the front cover to the illuminating plate so as to be detachable (the invention according to claim 5). .
【００１５】前記課題は、請求項１記載の発明におい
て、取付部材と表面カバーとの長手方向対峙部に隙間を
形成することによって達成される（請求項６記載の発
明）。[0015] The above object is achieved by forming a gap in the longitudinally opposed portion between the mounting member and the front cover in the invention of the first aspect (the invention of the sixth aspect).
【００１６】[0016]
【実施の態様】図３は本発明の対象とする自動販売機の
一例の外観を示すもので、自動販売機の本体１の正面図
を略示してある。本体１の前面外扉２には商品見本など
を展示するディスプレイ室３が画成されており、このデ
ィスプレイ室３は電照板又は前面パネルと称されるアク
リル樹脂などで作られた透明な樹脂製の板４で覆われて
いる。FIG. 3 shows an external view of an example of a vending machine to which the present invention is applied, and schematically shows a front view of a main body 1 of the vending machine. A display room 3 for displaying a product sample or the like is defined on the front outer door 2 of the main body 1, and the display room 3 is made of a transparent resin made of acrylic resin or the like called a light board or a front panel. Is covered with a plate 4 made of steel.
【００１７】ディスプレイ室３の中には１段又は複数段
にわたる商品展示台５が設けられ、その上に商品見本６
が陳列される。７は操作パネル、８は商品取出し口、９
は商品選択ボタンで多くの場合各商品見本に対応する位
置に設けられている。The display room 3 is provided with a product display stand 5 extending over one or more stages, on which a product sample 6 is placed.
Is displayed. 7 is an operation panel, 8 is a product outlet, 9
Is a product selection button, which is often provided at a position corresponding to each product sample.
【００１８】操作パネル７は、コインメックと通称され
る硬貨選別計数機構、ビルバリデータと通称される紙幣
鑑別機構、あるいはＩＤカード読み取り機構などを裏面
に備え、表面に貨幣、カード等の受入孔や釣銭返却レバ
ーその他のマンマシーンインターフェースを装備してい
る。この操作パネル上の構成要素は、貨幣等を取り扱う
性質上、それほど頻繁なモデルチェンジを必要としない
ので、外部からの不正アクセスに対して最大の抵抗を発
揮し得るように強固に作られている。The operation panel 7 has a coin sorting / counting mechanism commonly called a coin mech, a bill discriminating mechanism commonly called a bill validator, or an ID card reading mechanism on its back surface. Equipped with change return lever and other man-machine interface. The components on this operation panel do not require very frequent model changes due to the nature of handling money, etc., so they are firmly made to exert maximum resistance against unauthorized access from the outside. .
【００１９】ところが、自動販売機の第二のマンマシー
ンインターフェースを司る商品選択ボタン９は、多セレ
クション化及び薄型化の傾向と相俟って、各ユニットボ
タンが薄く細くライン状に連結できる構成のものが多用
されるようになってきている。However, the merchandise selection button 9 which controls the second man-machine interface of the vending machine has a structure in which each unit button can be connected in a thin and thin line, in combination with the tendency to be multi-selected and thin. Things are becoming heavily used.
【００２０】連ボタンとも称されるこの種の商品選択ボ
タンは、操作に支障を来たさない範囲でできる限り薄く
小さなものが望まれる一方、「販売中」「売切れ」など
を意味する文字を可視表示する必要があるために、押圧
部にレンズが設けてあるのが一般的となっている。この
レンズ部はプラスチック製で人間の指などで頻繁に押さ
れたりこぶしで叩かれたりするため、汚損や破損の影響
を蒙りやすく、しばしば交換を余儀なくされる。This kind of product selection button, which is also called a continuous button, is desired to be as thin and small as possible without interfering with the operation, while characters such as "sale" and "sold out" are used. Since it is necessary to provide a visible display, a lens is generally provided in the pressing portion. This lens portion is made of plastic and is frequently pressed by a human finger or the like and is hit with a fist. Therefore, the lens portion is easily affected by contamination or breakage, and is often forced to be replaced.
【００２１】また、汚損や破損がなくても中身商品の変
更や季節要因などにより、たとえば図４（Ａ）に示すよ
うな長円形ボタンを図４（Ｂ）に示すような角型ボタン
あるいは図形や人気キャラクターを象ったボタンに変更
したい場合が出てくる。Even if there is no stain or damage, the oval button as shown in FIG. 4A may be replaced with a square button or a graphic as shown in FIG. Or you may want to change to a button that emulates a popular character.
【００２２】図１はかかる場合に容易に対処し得るよう
にするための本発明の実施例に係る商品選択ボタンの断
面図で、それぞれ２個の押しボタンスイッチを有する選
択ボタンユニットを２組連結する場合について示してあ
る。FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a product selection button according to an embodiment of the present invention for easily coping with such a case. Two selection button units each having two push button switches are connected. Is shown.
【００２３】図示を省略してある発光素子、スイッチン
グ素子、反射鏡及び必要な回路素子を内蔵している選択
ボタン本体１１の外側に、レンズ１２Ｌ，１２Ｒが被せ
られ、表面カバー１３にてレンズの周辺が押さえ込まれ
る。表面カバー１３の左の端部は左モール１５で押えら
れ、この左モールに植設されたボス１４を介して電照板
にねじ止めされる。Lenses 12L and 12R are put on the outside of a selection button main body 11 containing a light emitting element, a switching element, a reflecting mirror, and necessary circuit elements (not shown). The periphery is suppressed. The left end of the front cover 13 is pressed by a left molding 15 and is screwed to an electric lighting plate via a boss 14 implanted in the left molding.
【００２４】選択ボタン本体２１側も同様にレンズ２２
Ｌ，２２Ｒ、表面カバー２３、ボス２４を備えた右モー
ル２５を備えていて、表面カバー２３の右の端部は右モ
ール２５で押えられ、この右モール２５に植設されたボ
ス２４を介して電照板にねじ止めされる。The selection button body 21 also has a lens 22
L, 22R, a front cover 23, and a right molding 25 having a boss 24. The right end of the front cover 23 is pressed by the right molding 25, and is passed through the boss 24 planted in the right molding 25. Screwed to the lighting plate.
【００２５】表面カバー１３と２３とは、共通のジョイ
ント３５により相互に係合状態におかれ、ジョイント３
５に形成されたボス部３６を介して電照板にねじ止めさ
れる。前記ジョイント３５は表面カバー１３，２３に係
合して表面カバー１３，２３を電照板に取付ける取付部
材を構成する。The front covers 13 and 23 are engaged with each other by a common joint 35,
5 is screwed to the illuminating plate via the boss 36 formed. The joint 35 is engaged with the front covers 13 and 23 to constitute a mounting member for mounting the front covers 13 and 23 to the lighting plate.
【００２６】図２は図１の実施例のジョイント部分をよ
り詳細に図示したもので、左右対称のため主としてレン
ズ１２Ｒ側について説明する。図１では省略したがレン
ズ１２Ｒの内側にはシリコン樹脂などの薄膜カバー１６
が介挿され、図示しない発光源からの発光を反射する反
射鏡１７の光がこの薄膜カバーを通してレンズ１２Ｒに
導かれる。FIG. 2 shows the joint portion of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in more detail. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a thin film cover 16 made of silicon resin or the like is provided inside the lens 12R.
Is inserted, and light from the reflecting mirror 17 that reflects light emitted from a light emitting source (not shown) is guided to the lens 12R through the thin film cover.
【００２７】なお、薄膜カバー１６は反射鏡１７が内側
から嵌め込まれるように山高帽子のように頂部側が筒状
に突出している。従って、反射鏡１７は薄膜カバー１６
に嵌め込まれて保持されている。また、レンズ１２Ｒに
は薄膜カバー１６の山高帽子状に突出した筒部の外形に
一致した形状の凹部が形成され、該凹部が薄膜カバー１
６の突出した筒部に外側から嵌め込まれる。これにより
レンズ１２Ｒは薄膜カバー１６に保持される。The top of the thin film cover 16 projects like a mountain hat so that the reflecting mirror 17 is fitted from the inside. Therefore, the reflecting mirror 17 can be
And is held in place. The lens 12R is formed with a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the cylindrical portion of the thin film cover 16 that protrudes into a mountain hat shape.
6 is fitted from the outside into the protruding cylindrical portion. Thus, the lens 12R is held by the thin film cover 16.
【００２８】薄膜カバー１６とレンズとの間には通常は
「販売（あるいは単純な丸印）」「売切」などの文字が
描かれた文字板が挿入され、それぞれの文字に対応した
位置に設けられた発光源及び反射鏡によりこれらの文字
が選択的に照射されレンズを通して拡大表示される。Normally, a character plate on which characters such as "sales (or simple circles)" and "sold out" are drawn is inserted between the thin film cover 16 and the lens, and is placed at a position corresponding to each character. These characters are selectively irradiated by a light emitting source and a reflecting mirror provided, and are enlarged and displayed through a lens.
【００２９】薄膜カバー１６の周辺部及び端部は防水パ
ッキンの役割をも果たす。すなわち薄膜カバー１６の端
部１６Ｒは、ケース１９に固着される押え部材１９Ｒに
よりプリント基板１８およびケース１９に押し付けられ
て水密構造を形成する。表面カバー１３の逆側の端部に
はジョイント３５の係合突起３５Ｌを収容する凹部１３
Ｃが形成されている。The peripheral portion and the end portion of the thin film cover 16 also serve as a waterproof packing. That is, the end 16R of the thin film cover 16 is pressed against the printed board 18 and the case 19 by the pressing member 19R fixed to the case 19 to form a watertight structure. The opposite end of the front cover 13 has a recess 13 for receiving the engagement protrusion 35L of the joint 35.
C is formed.
【００３０】ジョイント３５と表面カバー１３との結合
部には、表面カバー１３の膨張を吸収するために、ジョ
イント３５と表面カバー１３とにおける商品選択ボタン
の長手方向対峙部（一例としてジョイント３５の係合突
起３５Ｌの先端と表面カバー１３の凹部１３Ｃの底部と
の対峙部）には隙間が形成されるように構成されてい
る。これにより表面カバー１３が太陽熱などにより膨張
しても商品選択ボタンは屈曲することなく当初の取付け
状態が維持される。In order to absorb the expansion of the front cover 13, a joint portion between the joint 35 and the front cover 13 in the longitudinal direction of the product selection button (for example, the joint of the joint 35) A gap is formed between the tip of the projection 35L and the bottom of the recess 13C of the front cover 13). As a result, even if the front cover 13 expands due to solar heat or the like, the product selection button does not bend and the initial mounting state is maintained.
【００３１】図１に示す形状の商品選択ボタンを図２に
示す電照板２０に組み付ける場合には、レンズ１２Ｒ、
薄膜カバー１６、反射鏡１７、プリント基板１８などを
ケース１９に一体に組み込んだユニットを、同様に一体
に組み込まれたレンズ２２Ｒ〜ケース２９を備えたもう
一つのユニットとジョイント３５を用いて組合わせ、取
付金３６を介してこのジョイント３５を電照板２０にね
じ４０でねじ止めする。When assembling the product selection button having the shape shown in FIG. 1 to the illuminating plate 20 shown in FIG.
A unit in which the thin film cover 16, the reflecting mirror 17, the printed circuit board 18, and the like are integrated into the case 19 are combined with another unit similarly including the lenses 22 </ b> R to the case 29 using the joint 35. Then, the joint 35 is screwed to the illuminating plate 20 with the screw 40 via the mounting metal 36.
【００３２】レンズや表面カバーが汚損・破損したりあ
るいはその他の理由で交換を要するときは、自動販売機
の前扉の内側からねじ４０を緩めて交換を要する側の表
面カバーとレンズとを取り除き、新規のレンズや文字板
に置き換えて再び上から新規な表面カバーを被せ再びジ
ョイント３５にて必要な係合を行ってから最後にねじ４
０でねじ止めする。この場合には、反射鏡、プリント板
などの内部構成部品は変更を要しないため交換をせずに
済ますことができる。When the lens or the surface cover becomes dirty or damaged or needs to be replaced for other reasons, loosen the screw 40 from the inside of the front door of the vending machine and remove the surface cover and the lens on the side requiring replacement. Then, replace the lens with a new lens or dial, cover the new surface cover again from the top, perform necessary engagement again with the joint 35, and finally screw 4
Screw with 0. In this case, the internal components such as the reflector and the printed board do not need to be changed, so that they can be replaced without being replaced.
【００３３】また、ジョイントは外扉の内部からねじ止
めするようにしたため、ドライバ程度でこじあけること
はできず、ボタン剥がしなどの悪戯に対処できる。Further, since the joint is screwed from the inside of the outer door, it cannot be broken with a screwdriver or the like, and can cope with mischief such as button peeling.
【００３４】[0034]
【発明の効果】このように、この発明によれば、特に表
面カバーそのものを、プリント板などの内部構成部品と
は別個に電照板に直付けするようにしたため、表面部分
の汚損・破損もしくは交換要請に対して経済的に対処で
きるだけでなく、単なる貼り付けや嵌め込みでは対応で
きない悪戯対策にも効果を発揮できる。As described above, according to the present invention, in particular, the surface cover itself is directly attached to the illuminating plate separately from the internal components such as the printed board, so that the surface portion can be soiled / damaged or damaged. Not only can it be economically dealt with a replacement request, but it can also be effective in countermeasures against mischief that cannot be dealt with simply by pasting or fitting.
【００３５】そして、表面カバーの電照板への取付け
を、表面カバーに係合する取付部材を用いて行うように
したことから、従来の商品選択ボタン（表面カバー）を
その形状を大幅に変更することなく使用することができ
る。Since the front cover is attached to the illuminating plate using an attachment member that engages with the front cover, the shape of the conventional product selection button (front cover) is significantly changed. Can be used without.
【００３６】また、この発明によれば、表面カバーとレ
ンズをセットで交換することにより、ボタンレンズの形
やカバーの色を顧客の要望に合わせて自由に容易に変更
できる利点がある。Further, according to the present invention, by exchanging the front cover and the lens as a set, there is an advantage that the shape of the button lens and the color of the cover can be freely and easily changed according to the customer's request.
【図１】本発明の実施例の断面図FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の実施例のより詳細な部分断面図FIG. 2 is a more detailed partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】一般的な自動販売機の正面図FIG. 3 is a front view of a general vending machine.
【図４】商品選択ボタンのデザイン変更を説明するため
の正面図FIG. 4 is a front view for explaining a design change of a product selection button.
１１，２１：選択ボタン本体 １２Ｌ，１２Ｒ，２２Ｌ，２２Ｒ：レンズ １３，２３：表面カバー １６：薄膜カバー １７：反射鏡 １８：プリント基板 １９：ケース ２０：電照板 ３５：ジョイント ３６：取付金 ４０：ねじ 11, 21: Selection button body 12L, 12R, 22L, 22R: Lens 13, 23: Surface cover 16: Thin film cover 17: Reflector 18: Printed circuit board 19: Case 20: Lighting plate 35: Joint 36: Mounting metal 40 :screw
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 丹羽 雅夫 神奈川県川崎市川崎区田辺新田１番１号 富士電機株式会社内 Ｆターム(参考） 3E044 AA01 BA01 BA02 BA04 CA02 EA08 EA12 EA20 EB03 FB02 FB14 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Masao Niwa 1-1-1 Tanabe Shinda, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa F-term within Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (reference) 3E044 AA01 BA01 BA02 BA04 CA02 EA08 EA12 EA20 EB03 FB02 FB14
Claims (6)
を制御する回路素子を含む内部構成部品と、レンズおよ
び表面カバーを含む外部構成部品とからなり、内部構成
部品と外部構成部品とを相互に分離可能に構成するとと
もに、外部構成部品を内部構成部品とは別個に電照板の
内部から電照板に解離可能に固着する固着手段を設け、
固着手段は、外部構成部品の表面カバーと係合するとと
もにねじ孔を有する取付部材および電照板内部から当該
ねじ孔に挿入されるねじであることを特徴とする自動販
売機の商品選択ボタン。1. An internal component including a light emitting element, a switching element and a circuit element for controlling the same, and an external component including a lens and a surface cover. The internal component and the external component can be separated from each other. And fixing means for fixing the external component separately from the internal component so as to be detachable from the inside of the lighting plate to the lighting plate,
The product selection button of a vending machine, wherein the fixing means is a mounting member that engages with a surface cover of an external component and has a screw hole and a screw inserted into the screw hole from inside the lighting plate.
面カバーに共通に係合するジョイントであることを特徴
とする請求項１記載の自動販売機の商品選択ボタン。2. A product selection button for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means is a joint commonly engaged with each surface cover of an adjacent external component.
からの螺入によりジョイントを介して外部構成部品を電
照板に固着することを特徴とする請求項２記載の自動販
売機の商品選択ボタン。3. The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the joint has a screw hole, and external components are fixed to the illuminating plate via the joint by screwing in from the inside of the illuminating plate. Product selection button.
ールであることを特徴とする請求項１記載の自動販売機
の商品選択ボタン。4. A product selection button for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means is a molding forming an end face of the selection button.
に解離可能に固着することを特徴とする請求項１記載の
自動販売機の商品選択ボタン。5. A product selection button for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means fixes only the end of the front cover to the lighting plate so as to be detachable.
に隙間が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項１記載
の自動販売機の商品選択ボタン。6. A product selection button for a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a gap is formed in a longitudinally opposed portion between the mounting member and the front cover.
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