JPH0457188A - Goods selection switch for automatic vending machine - Google Patents
Goods selection switch for automatic vending machineInfo
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 (イ)産業上の利用分野 この発明は、自動販売機の商品選択スイッチに関する。[Detailed description of the invention] (b) Industrial application field The present invention relates to a product selection switch for a vending machine.
(ロ)従来の技術
第4図は、従来の一般的な自動販売機の商品選択スイッ
チを示す断面図である。(b) Prior Art FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a conventional product selection switch of a general vending machine.
自動販売機は、機体の前面に透明パネル面4を設け、透
明パネル面4の上部内側に各種商品見本を展示する商品
見本展示部を配備すると共に、各商品見本に対応して商
品選択スイッチ7を配備している。この商品選択スイッ
チ7は、第4図で示すように、ケース本体7aと押しボ
タン部7bとから構成されている。ケース本体7aは、
上開口有底ケースで、内部に回路基板71を取付け、こ
の回路基板71に販売中及び売り切れ表示用の発光素子
72と、スイッチ部73とを配備している。The vending machine is provided with a transparent panel surface 4 on the front of the machine body, and is provided with a product sample display section for displaying various product samples inside the upper part of the transparent panel surface 4, and a product selection switch 7 corresponding to each product sample. is being deployed. As shown in FIG. 4, the product selection switch 7 is composed of a case body 7a and a push button part 7b. The case body 7a is
It is a case with an upper opening and a bottom, and a circuit board 71 is attached inside, and a light emitting element 72 for indicating on sale and sold out, and a switch part 73 are provided on this circuit board 71.
一方、押しボタン部7bは上記ケース体7aの上開口部
に、開口下周部が嵌着するシリコンゴム製のバネ椀体7
4と、このバネ椀体74に外嵌する筒状押し操作部75
とから成る。機体の透明パネル面4には、商品見本に対
応して窓孔41が開口しである。上記ケース本体7aが
、窓孔41に対応する内側に止着され、筒状押し操作部
75が窓孔41から外方向へ臨出した状態で取付けられ
る。On the other hand, the push button part 7b is a spring bowl body 7 made of silicone rubber whose lower peripheral part fits into the upper opening part of the case body 7a.
4, and a cylindrical push operation part 75 that fits onto the spring bowl body 74.
It consists of Window holes 41 are opened in the transparent panel surface 4 of the body in correspondence with product samples. The case main body 7a is fixed to the inside corresponding to the window hole 41, and the cylindrical push operation part 75 is attached in a state extending outward from the window hole 41.
押しボタン部7bを押圧すると、ノ\ネ椀体74が撓み
、バネ椀体75のスイッチ操作軸部76が降下して、対
向するスイッチ部(マイクロスインチ)73を押し、ス
イッチをONする。When the push button part 7b is pressed, the spring bowl body 74 is bent, and the switch operation shaft part 76 of the spring bowl body 75 is lowered to push the opposing switch part (micro-sinch) 73 and turn on the switch.
(ハ)発明が解決しようとする課題
上記、従来の商品選択スイッチは、機体の透明パネル面
にスイッチ取付用孔(窓孔)を開口し、この取付孔に商
品選択スイッチを取付ける方式のものである。従って、
透明パネル面(アクリル樹脂板)に窓孔を開口する作業
を要する許かりでなく、この取付用の窓孔から内部に侵
入する雨水防止手段を配備する必要があり、スイッチ自
体の構造が複雑になる不利がある。また、押しボタン部
とスイッチ部(ケース本体の回路基板)とが、電気的及
び機械的に一体構造のものであるため、仮に押しボタン
部が乱暴に叩かれると、電気的接点が故障し易く、接点
の故障が発生した場合、商品選択スイッチ全体を取り替
える必要が生じる等、幾多の不利があった。(c) Problems to be Solved by the Invention The conventional product selection switch described above is of a type in which a switch mounting hole (window hole) is opened in the transparent panel surface of the aircraft body, and the product selection switch is mounted in this mounting hole. be. Therefore,
Not only does it require opening a window hole in the transparent panel surface (acrylic resin board), but it also requires a means to prevent rainwater from entering the interior through the mounting window hole, making the structure of the switch itself complicated. There is a disadvantage. In addition, since the push button part and the switch part (the circuit board of the case body) are electrically and mechanically integrated, if the push button part is violently tapped, the electrical contacts are likely to fail. However, there were many disadvantages, such as the need to replace the entire product selection switch if a contact failure occurred.
ところで、商品選択スイッチを発光部と受光部とから成
る反射形光型スイッチとすれば、上記不利が解消される
と考えられる。つまり、発・受光部を透明パネル面の内
面に近接配備すれば、指を透明パネル面(発・受光素子
)に近ずけるだけで、スイッチがONする。従って、こ
の場合、透明パネル面に窓孔を開口する必要もなく、且
つ電気的接点故障の不利も解消されると考えられる。し
かしながら、購入者は希望する商品の選択に際し、従来
よりスイッチ(押しボタン部)を押す動作に慣れている
。従って、光電スイッチを商品選択スイッチとした場合
、需要者に対し「商品選択に際しボタンを押すのではな
く、指を特定の位置へ、特定の距離まで近ずけることで
スイッチがONする」ことを、何等かの方法で教示する
必要がある。By the way, if the product selection switch is a reflective optical switch consisting of a light emitting part and a light receiving part, it is thought that the above-mentioned disadvantages can be overcome. In other words, if the light emitting/receiving section is placed close to the inner surface of the transparent panel surface, the switch is turned on simply by bringing the finger close to the transparent panel surface (the light emitting/receiving element). Therefore, in this case, there is no need to open a window hole in the surface of the transparent panel, and the disadvantage of electrical contact failure is thought to be eliminated. However, purchasers are accustomed to pressing a switch (push button part) when selecting a desired product. Therefore, when a photoelectric switch is used as a product selection switch, it is possible for consumers to "turn on the switch by moving their finger to a specific position and within a specific distance, rather than by pressing a button when selecting a product." , it is necessary to teach it in some way.
また、商品購入に際し、需要者は商品選択を迷う場合が
あり、迷いながら指を近ずけた場合にスイッチが意に反
してONL、希望商品を購入し得ない虞れがある等の不
利が考えられる。従って、単に発・受光素子のみから成
るスイッチは、自動販売機の商品選択スイッチとして適
当でなく、実施化し得ない。In addition, when purchasing a product, the consumer may be confused about the product selection, and if he or she approaches the product while hesitating, there are disadvantages such as the switch turning ON unexpectedly and the user not being able to purchase the desired product. It will be done. Therefore, a switch consisting only of light-emitting and light-receiving elements is not suitable as a product selection switch for a vending machine, and cannot be put into practice.
この発明は、以上のような課題を解消させ、簡易な構成
で操作かってが良(、しかも故障の少ない自動販売機の
商品選択スイッチを提供することを目的とする。It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a product selection switch for a vending machine that has a simple configuration, is easy to operate, and is less likely to malfunction.
(ニ)課題を解決するための手段及び作用この目的を達
成させるために、この発明の自動販売機の商品選択スイ
ッチでは、次のような構成としている。(d) Means and operation for solving the problem In order to achieve this object, the product selection switch of the vending machine of the present invention has the following configuration.
自動販売機の商品選択スイッチは、機体の透明パネル部
に、商品展示部と、この商品展示部の各商品見本に対応
する商品選択スイッチとを配備する自動販売機であって
、前記商品選択スイッチは、透明パネル部の内側に配備
され、投光部及び受光部から成る光電センサ部と、この
光電センサ部に対応し、且つ上記透明パネル部の外側に
外付は配備され、透明パネル部に対し常時は外方向へバ
ネ附勢され、押圧により前記光電センサ部を動作させる
可動押し操作部とから成ることを特徴としている。The product selection switch of the vending machine is a vending machine that is provided with a product display section and a product selection switch corresponding to each product sample in the product display section in a transparent panel section of the machine body, the product selection switch is arranged inside the transparent panel section, and includes a photoelectric sensor section consisting of a light emitting section and a light receiving section; On the other hand, it is characterized by comprising a movable push operation section which is normally biased outward by a spring and which operates the photoelectric sensor section by pressing.
このような構成を有する自動販売機の商品選択スイッチ
は、透明パネル部(透明パネル面)を介して内・外に配
備される光電センサ部と可動押し操作部とから構成され
る。光電センサ部は、例えば発光素子と受光素子とから
成る反射形センサで、発光面及び受光面を透明パネル面
方向に配置しである。また、可動押し操作部は、透明の
帯状粘着テープとこの透明テープの面内に備えられ、バ
ネ附勢(シリコンゴム附勢)された操作板部とから成る
。操作板部は、常態において外方向(透明パネル面の外
方向)へバネ附勢されている。この状態において、発光
素子からの投射光は、透明パネル面及び透明テープを透
過して、操作板部の内面で反射するが、この反射光は受
光素子に適正に受光されないように角度設定(距離設定
)しである。The product selection switch of a vending machine having such a configuration is composed of a photoelectric sensor section and a movable push operation section, which are arranged inside and outside through a transparent panel section (transparent panel surface). The photoelectric sensor section is, for example, a reflective sensor consisting of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and the light emitting surface and the light receiving surface are arranged in the direction of the surface of the transparent panel. Further, the movable push operation section is composed of a transparent strip-shaped adhesive tape and an operation plate section provided within the plane of the transparent tape and biased by a spring (silicon rubber bias). The operation plate section is normally biased outward (outward of the transparent panel surface) by a spring. In this state, the projected light from the light emitting element passes through the transparent panel surface and the transparent tape and is reflected on the inner surface of the operation panel, but the angle is set (distance) so that this reflected light is not properly received by the light receiving element. setting).
今、可動押し操作部を、バネに抗して透明パネル面側へ
押圧すると、操作板部が透明パネル面に接面する。この
時、投光素子の投光が操作板部の内面で反射し、この反
射光が受光素子に適正に受光される。そして、受光素子
の受光信号が電気的に接続する制御装置に出力され、制
御装置が商品排出装置を駆動させて商品を排出する。か
くして、需要者は可動押し操作部を、従来の押しボタン
スイッチと観念して押し操作を行うことで、スイッチの
ON動作を従来同様に感受することができる。Now, when the movable push operation section is pressed against the spring toward the transparent panel surface, the operation plate section comes into contact with the transparent panel surface. At this time, the light emitted from the light emitting element is reflected on the inner surface of the operation plate section, and this reflected light is properly received by the light receiving element. Then, the light reception signal of the light receiving element is output to the electrically connected control device, and the control device drives the product ejecting device to eject the product. Thus, by thinking of the movable push operation part as a conventional push button switch and performing a push operation, the consumer can sense the ON operation of the switch in the same manner as in the past.
また、可動押し操作部を押圧しない限り、スイッチばO
NLないから、商品選択を迷いながら、仮に指を可動押
し操作部に触れた場合であっても、希望しない商品を購
入する虞れはない。また、可動押し操作部と光電センサ
部とは、電気的・機械的に全く分離した状態で対向配備
した構成であるため、可動押し操作部を仮に乱暴に叩い
た場合であっても、光電センサ部には全く支障がない。Also, unless the movable push operation part is pressed, the switch will not turn off.
Since there is no NL, even if you touch the movable push operation part with your finger while wondering about product selection, there is no risk of purchasing a product you do not want. Furthermore, since the movable push operation section and the photoelectric sensor section are configured to face each other and are completely electrically and mechanically separated, even if the movable push operation section is roughly hit, the photoelectric sensor There are no problems with the department at all.
また、可動押し操作部は、透明パネル面に粘着テープで
外付けするものであるため、仮に可動押し操作部が毀損
した場合であっても、粘着テープを剥がすだけで極めて
容易に交換補修し得る。更に、従来のように透明パネル
面に取付用窓孔を開口する必要がなく、雨水の侵入防止
処理を施す必要もない。In addition, the movable push operation section is externally attached to the transparent panel surface with adhesive tape, so even if the movable push operation section is damaged, it can be replaced and repaired extremely easily by simply peeling off the adhesive tape. . Further, there is no need to open a mounting hole in the transparent panel surface as in the conventional case, and there is no need to perform treatment to prevent rainwater from entering.
(ホ)実施例
第1図は、この発明に係る自動販売機の商品選択スイッ
チの具体的な一実施例を示す要部断面図である。(e) Embodiment FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part showing a specific embodiment of a product selection switch for a vending machine according to the present invention.
自動販売機は、第2図の正面図で示すように、機体5の
前面に透明パネル部(透明パネル面)4を配備し、この
透明パネル面(アクリル樹脂板)4の内部に各種商品見
本61を展示する商品展示部6を設けている。また、商
品展示部6の下側には、商品見本61に対応する商品選
択スイッチ1を設けている。更に、機体5には硬貨投入
口51、釣銭返却レバー52及び商品排出口部53を設
けている。As shown in the front view of FIG. 2, the vending machine is equipped with a transparent panel section (transparent panel surface) 4 on the front of the machine body 5, and various product samples are displayed inside this transparent panel surface (acrylic resin board) 4. A product display section 6 is provided to display 61 products. Furthermore, a product selection switch 1 corresponding to a product sample 61 is provided below the product display section 6. Further, the machine body 5 is provided with a coin input port 51, a change return lever 52, and a product discharge port 53.
この発明の特徴は、第1図で示すように、商品選択スイ
ッチ1を、光電センサ部2と可動押し操作部3とから構
成した点にある。The feature of this invention is that, as shown in FIG. 1, the product selection switch 1 is composed of a photoelectric sensor section 2 and a movable push operation section 3.
光電センサ部2は、ケース体23の一端開口面に透明板
(ガラスレンズ部)24を設け、この透明板24に対応
して、それぞれ発光部(発光素子)21と受光部(受光
素子)22とをケース体23内に区画収納している。ま
た、実施例では発・受光素子21.22の上部に、発光
ダイオード25を配備し、この発光ダイオード25に対
応する透明板24の内面に、販売中及び売り切れ表示板
(文字板)26を貼着し、発光ダイオード25により販
売中或いは売り切れを点灯表示するようになっている。The photoelectric sensor section 2 includes a transparent plate (glass lens section) 24 on one end opening surface of the case body 23, and a light emitting section (light emitting element) 21 and a light receiving section (light receiving element) 22 corresponding to the transparent plate 24. are stored in compartments within the case body 23. In addition, in the embodiment, a light emitting diode 25 is provided above the light emitting/receiving elements 21 and 22, and on the inner surface of the transparent plate 24 corresponding to the light emitting diode 25, an on sale and sold out display board (dial board) 26 is pasted. A light emitting diode 25 lights up to indicate whether the item is on sale or sold out.
発光素子21、受光素子22及び表示用発光ダイオード
25は、それぞれケース体23の端子部26を介して、
機体5内の制御装置(図示せず)と電気的に接続される
。この光電センサ部2は、透明板部24を透明パネル面
4の内側に接近させた状態で、商品見本61の下部に取
付けられる。また、前記発光素子21及び受光素子22
の上下配置位置は、発光素子21の投光が透明パネル面
4の外面あたりの距離で反射された場合に、受光素子2
2がこの反射光を最も適正な受光量で受光し、且つ受光
信号を出力するように設定配備しである。The light emitting element 21, the light receiving element 22, and the display light emitting diode 25 are connected to each other via the terminal portion 26 of the case body 23.
It is electrically connected to a control device (not shown) in the fuselage 5. This photoelectric sensor section 2 is attached to the lower part of the product sample 61 with the transparent plate section 24 close to the inside of the transparent panel surface 4. Further, the light emitting element 21 and the light receiving element 22
The vertical arrangement position of is such that when the light emitted from the light emitting element 21 is reflected at a distance around the outer surface of the transparent panel surface 4, the light receiving element 2
2 is set and arranged so as to receive this reflected light at the most appropriate amount of received light and output a light reception signal.
前記可動押し操作部3は、透明テープ31と、この透明
テープ31の面内に取付けられた操作板部32とから成
る。The movable push operation section 3 is composed of a transparent tape 31 and an operation plate section 32 attached within the plane of the transparent tape 31.
透明テープ31は、実施例では機体5の前面パネル面4
幅にほぼ等しい長さを有し、且つ一定幅を有する帯状シ
ートで、内面に粘着部31aを備えている。また、操作
板部32は、平面形状が各種形状の不透光性平板で、面
内(裏面)外周にシリコンゴム製のリング状ハネ体32
aを備えている。このリング状バネ体32aを、上記透
明テープ31の外面に止着することで、操作板部32を
透明テープ31に対し外方向へハネ附勢した状態で取付
けである。この可動押し操作部3は、透明テープ(粘着
部31a)31を透明パネル面4の外面(商品展示部6
の下面)に貼着することで取付けられる。この状態にお
いて、操作板部32が上部の商品見本61に対応位置し
ている。また、この取付は状態において、操作板部32
は上記光・受光素子21.22に対向位置している。従
って、この可動押し操作部(操作板部32)3は、光電
センサ部2を覆う状態で配備しであるため、外部光(外
乱光)による光電センサ部2への影響を防止する。つま
り、外部光による誤動作を防止する。更に、常態におい
て(操作板部32が外方向へバネ附勢されている状態に
おいて)、操作板部32で反射した反射光が受光素子2
2に適正に受光されないように(受光素子22から受光
信号が出力しないように)、バネ体32aにより操作板
部32と光電センサ部(透明パネル面4)2との対向距
離を充分に確保している。In the embodiment, the transparent tape 31 is attached to the front panel surface 4 of the aircraft body 5.
It is a belt-shaped sheet having a length approximately equal to the width and a constant width, and has an adhesive portion 31a on the inner surface. The operation plate section 32 is a non-light-transparent flat plate with various planar shapes, and a ring-shaped spring body 32 made of silicone rubber is attached to the outer periphery of the in-plane (back surface).
It is equipped with a. By fixing this ring-shaped spring body 32a to the outer surface of the transparent tape 31, the operating plate portion 32 is attached with the transparent tape 31 biased outward. This movable push operation section 3 is configured to attach a transparent tape (adhesive section 31a) 31 to the outer surface of the transparent panel surface 4 (product display section 6).
It can be attached by pasting it on the bottom surface of the In this state, the operation plate section 32 is positioned corresponding to the product sample 61 at the top. In addition, in this installation state, the operation plate portion 32
are located opposite the light/light receiving elements 21 and 22. Therefore, the movable push operation section (operation plate section 32) 3 is arranged to cover the photoelectric sensor section 2, thereby preventing the influence of external light (disturbance light) on the photoelectric sensor section 2. In other words, malfunctions caused by external light are prevented. Furthermore, in a normal state (when the operating plate section 32 is biased outwardly by a spring), the reflected light reflected by the operating panel section 32 is transmitted to the light receiving element 2.
2 (so that the light receiving signal is not output from the light receiving element 22), the spring body 32a is used to ensure a sufficient distance between the operation plate section 32 and the photoelectric sensor section (transparent panel surface 4) 2. ing.
尚、実施例では、上記透明テープ31の上部に、商品見
本の価格等を表示する表示部33が、商品見本61に対
応して印刷形成しである。In the embodiment, a display section 33 for displaying the price of the product sample and the like is printed on the top of the transparent tape 31 in correspondence with the product sample 61.
このような構成を有する自動販売機の商品選択スイッチ
は、透明パネル面4を介して内・外に配備される光電セ
ンサ部2と可動押し操作部3とから構成される。可動押
し操作部3の操作板部32は、外方向へハネ附勢され、
常態において透明パネル面4から外方向へ一定距離離れ
て位置している。The product selection switch of a vending machine having such a configuration is composed of a photoelectric sensor section 2 and a movable push operation section 3, which are arranged inside and outside through a transparent panel surface 4. The operation plate section 32 of the movable push operation section 3 is biased outward,
Under normal conditions, it is located a certain distance outward from the transparent panel surface 4.
需要者が、コイン投入口51に硬貨を投入すると、制御
装置(図示せず)が発光素子21を駆動し投光させる。When a consumer inserts a coin into the coin slot 51, a control device (not shown) drives the light emitting element 21 to emit light.
この状態において、発光素子21から投射された光は、
透明板(レンズ部)24、透明パネル面4及び透明テー
プ31を透過して、操作板部32の内面で反射するが、
操作板部32が透明パネル面4より外方向へ離れた位置
にあるため、この反射光は受光素子22の受光角度と位
置ずれしている。従って、受光素子22に適正に受光さ
れない(受光信号を出力するに適正量で受光しない)。In this state, the light projected from the light emitting element 21 is
It passes through the transparent plate (lens part) 24, the transparent panel surface 4, and the transparent tape 31, and is reflected on the inner surface of the operation plate part 32.
Since the operation plate portion 32 is located outwardly away from the transparent panel surface 4, this reflected light is misaligned with the light receiving angle of the light receiving element 22. Therefore, the light is not properly received by the light-receiving element 22 (the light is not received in an appropriate amount to output a light-receiving signal).
この状態において、スイッチはONしない。In this state, the switch is not turned on.
今、需要者が可動押し操作部(操作板部32)3を、バ
ネに抗して透明パネル面4側へ押圧すると、操作板部3
2の内面(反射部)が透明パネル面4に接面する。この
時、投光素子21の投光が、操作板部32の内面で反射
し、この反射光が受光素子22の受光角度に合致する。Now, when the consumer presses the movable push operation part (operation plate part 32) 3 against the spring toward the transparent panel surface 4, the operation plate part 3
The inner surface (reflection part) of 2 is in contact with the transparent panel surface 4. At this time, the light emitted from the light emitting element 21 is reflected on the inner surface of the operation plate section 32, and this reflected light matches the light receiving angle of the light receiving element 22.
従って、スイッチをONするに適正な受光量で受光され
る。そして、受光素子22の受光信号が電気的に接続す
る制御装置に出力され、制御装置が商品排出装置を駆動
させ、商品排出口部53より商品が排出される。・
かくして、需要者は可動押し操作部(操作板部32)3
を、従来の押しボタンスイッチと観念して押し操作を行
うことで、スイッチのON動作(クリック感)を従来同
様に感受することができる。Therefore, when the switch is turned on, light is received with an appropriate amount of light. Then, the light reception signal from the light receiving element 22 is output to the electrically connected control device, and the control device drives the product ejecting device, and the product is ejected from the product ejection port 53. - Thus, the consumer can use the movable push operation section (operation plate section 32) 3
By thinking of this as a conventional push-button switch and pressing it, the ON operation (click feeling) of the switch can be felt in the same way as in the conventional case.
また、可動押し操作部3を押圧しない限り、スイッチは
ONLないから、需要者が商品選択を迷いながら、指を
操作板部32に触れた場合であっても、希望しない商品
を購入する虞れは全くない。Furthermore, since the switch is not ON unless the movable push operation section 3 is pressed, even if the consumer touches the operation panel section 32 with his or her finger while hesitating about product selection, there is a risk of purchasing an unwanted product. Not at all.
また、可動押し操作部3と光電センサ部2とは、電気的
・機械的に全く分離した状態で対向配備した構成である
ため、可動押し操作部3を仮に乱暴に叩いた場合であっ
ても、光電センサ部2には全く支障がない。また、可動
押し操作部3は透明パネル面4に外付けするものである
ため、仮に可動押し操作部3が毀損した場合であっても
、透明テープ31を剥がすだけで極めて容易に交換補修
し得る。しかも、可動押し操作部3は光電センサ部2を
覆う状態で配備しであるため、外部光による誤動作を防
止できる。更に、従来のように透明パネル面4に取付用
窓孔を開口する必要がなく、雨水の侵入防止処理を施す
必要もない。In addition, since the movable push operation section 3 and the photoelectric sensor section 2 are configured to face each other and are completely electrically and mechanically separated, even if the movable push operation section 3 is hit roughly, , there is no problem at all with the photoelectric sensor section 2. Further, since the movable push operation section 3 is externally attached to the transparent panel surface 4, even if the movable push operation section 3 is damaged, it can be replaced and repaired extremely easily by simply peeling off the transparent tape 31. . Furthermore, since the movable push operation section 3 is arranged to cover the photoelectric sensor section 2, malfunctions caused by external light can be prevented. Further, there is no need to open a mounting window hole in the transparent panel surface 4 as in the conventional case, and there is no need to perform treatment to prevent rainwater from entering.
第3図は、商品選択スイッチの他の実施例を示す要部断
面図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional view of main parts showing another embodiment of the product selection switch.
先の実施例(第1図の実施例)では、光電センサ部2を
反射形とした例を示したが、この実施例では透過形のも
のを示している。つまり、発光素子21と受光素子22
とを透明パネル面4に対し平行状で、且つ一定距離を開
いて対向配置している。透明パネル面4は、スイッチ対
応位置を一定深さ内方向へ凹ませて、この凹陥部4aの
内側へ断面「コJ字状の光電センサ部(ケース体23)
を嵌着している。また、この凹陥部4aには先端に不透
光性操作軸部34を貼着した透明ハネ体(シリコンゴム
製バネ体)35を貼着配備している。In the previous embodiment (the embodiment shown in FIG. 1), an example was shown in which the photoelectric sensor section 2 was of a reflective type, but in this embodiment, a transmissive type is shown. In other words, the light emitting element 21 and the light receiving element 22
are arranged parallel to the transparent panel surface 4 and facing each other at a certain distance. The transparent panel surface 4 is recessed inward by a certain depth at the position corresponding to the switch, and a photoelectric sensor portion (case body 23) having a U-shaped cross section is formed inside the recessed portion 4a.
is fitted. Further, a transparent spring body (a silicone rubber spring body) 35 having a non-transparent operating shaft portion 34 adhered to the tip thereof is attached to the concave portion 4a.
操作軸部34は、バネ体35により凹陥部4aより外方
向へ臨出状にバネ附勢しである。常態において、発光素
子21の投光は透明バネ体35を介して受光素子22に
受光されるように設定しである。この状態において、発
光素子の投光を受光する受光素子22は、スイッチON
信号を出力しない。操作軸部34をハネ体35に抗して
内方向へ押圧する時、操作軸部34が発・受光素子21
.22間に介在位置し、受光素子22の受光を阻止する
。これにより、受光素子22がスイッチON信号を制御
装置へ出力する。The operating shaft portion 34 is spring-biased by a spring body 35 so as to protrude outward from the concave portion 4a. Under normal conditions, the light emitted from the light emitting element 21 is set to be received by the light receiving element 22 via the transparent spring body 35. In this state, the light receiving element 22 that receives the light emitted from the light emitting element is switched on.
No signal is output. When the operating shaft portion 34 is pressed inward against the spring body 35, the operating shaft portion 34 touches the light emitting/receiving element 21.
.. 22, and prevents the light receiving element 22 from receiving light. As a result, the light receiving element 22 outputs a switch ON signal to the control device.
(へ)発明の効果
この発明では、以上のように、透明パネル面を介して内
側に光電センザ部を配備し、外側に可動押し操作部を配
備することで、商品選択スイッチを構成させることとし
たから、可動押し操作部と光電センサ部とは、電気的・
機械的に全く分離した状態で対向配備した構成であり、
仮に可動押し操作部を乱暴に叩いた場合であっても、光
電センサ部には全く支障がない。また、可動押し操作部
は透明パネル面に外付けするものであるため、仮に可動
押し操作部が毀損した場合であっても、透明テープを剥
がすだけで極めて容易に交換補修し得る。更に、従来の
ように透明パネル面に取付用窓孔を開口する必要がなく
、雨水の侵入防止処理を施す必要もない。また、需要者
は可動押し操作部を、従来の押しボタンスイッチと観念
して押し操作を行うことで、スイッチのON動作を従来
同様に感受することができる許かりでなく、押し操作部
を押圧しない限りスイッチがONしないから、誤って希
望しない商品を購入する虞れもない等、発明目的を達成
した優れた効果を有する。(F) Effects of the Invention In this invention, as described above, a product selection switch is constructed by disposing a photoelectric sensor section on the inside through a transparent panel surface and disposing a movable push operation section on the outside. Therefore, the movable push operation part and the photoelectric sensor part are electrically
It has a configuration in which they are placed facing each other in a completely mechanically separated state,
Even if the movable push operation section is violently hit, the photoelectric sensor section will not be affected at all. Further, since the movable push operation section is externally attached to the surface of the transparent panel, even if the movable push operation section is damaged, it can be replaced and repaired extremely easily by simply peeling off the transparent tape. Further, there is no need to open a mounting hole in the transparent panel surface as in the conventional case, and there is no need to perform treatment to prevent rainwater from entering. In addition, by thinking of the movable push-button switch as a conventional push-button switch and pushing it, the consumer is not able to feel the ON operation of the switch in the same way as before; Since the switch will not be turned on unless the device is turned on, there is no risk of accidentally purchasing a product that is not desired.
第1図は、実施例自動販売機の商品選択スイッチを示す
要部断面図、第2図は、実施例商品選択スイッチを備え
た自動販売機を示す正面図、第3図は、商品選択スイッ
チの他の実施例を示す要部断面図、第4図は、従来の自
動販売機の商品選択スイッチを示す要部断面図である。
1:商品選択スイッチ、 2:光電センサ部、3:可動
押し操作部、 4:透明パネル部、5:機体、
6:商品展示部、21:発光部、
22:受光部。
第
図FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a product selection switch of an example vending machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of a vending machine equipped with an example product selection switch, and FIG. 3 is a product selection switch. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a product selection switch of a conventional vending machine. 1: Product selection switch, 2: Photoelectric sensor section, 3: Movable push operation section, 4: Transparent panel section, 5: Aircraft body,
6: Product display department, 21: Light emitting department,
22: Light receiving section. Diagram
Claims (1)
展示部の各商品見本に対応する商品選択スイッチとを配
備する自動販売機であって、前記商品選択スイッチは、
透明パネル部の内側に配備され、投光部及び受光部から
成る光電センサ部と、この光電センサ部に対応し、且つ
上記透明パネル部の外側に外付け配備され、透明パネル
部に対し常時は外方向へバネ附勢され、押圧により前記
光電センサ部を動作させる可動押し操作部とから成る自
動販売機の商品選択スイッチ。(1) A vending machine in which a product display section and a product selection switch corresponding to each product sample in the product display section are provided in a transparent panel section of the machine, the product selection switch comprising:
A photoelectric sensor section is provided inside the transparent panel section and consists of a light emitting section and a light receiving section. A product selection switch for a vending machine comprising a movable push operation section which is biased outwardly by a spring and operates the photoelectric sensor section when pressed.
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