JPH026854Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a show case that stores a wide variety of products, and particularly relates to a show case that has a prize game function.

When selling a wide variety of products such as ice cream at a store, a sales method is adopted in which the products are stored in a storage case and the storage case is placed in a place where the purchaser can directly touch it. Furthermore, in order to promote sales in stores, lottery tickets are often placed near show cases to attract the attention of buyers. Additionally, some vending machines have recently appeared that are equipped with sweepstakes game functions such as Rowlets. Against this background, there is a desire to increase the frequency of purchasers' use of show cases, which are mainly sold over-the-counter.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the purpose of this invention is to provide a show case equipped with a prize game function, which can facilitate sales with prizes and increase the frequency of use by purchasers.

This invention will be explained below with reference to drawings of embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a show case which is an embodiment of this invention. In the figure, 1 indicates a show case, and 2 indicates an electronic prize game device. The case 1 includes a refrigerator for storing frozen desserts such as ice cream, and has a sliding glass door 3 at the upper front which serves as a lid of the refrigerator and a display window. Of course, if the case is for storing products other than frozen products, a refrigerator is not necessary. Further, a horizontal base portion 4 protruding from the surface of the glass door 3 is provided at the rear of the upper part of the show case 1. The electronic sweepstakes game device 2 has a built-in electronic circuit for playing an electronic sweepstakes game in which winnings are determined using blinking LEDs, and is mounted on the horizontal stand 4 with the game panel 6 facing forward. The game panel 6 has a bulletin board 7 on the upper side that displays promotional items for sale with prizes, prize rules, etc., a game board 8 in the center, and a game coin slot 9 formed on the right side of the center. The surface of the game panel 6 is decorated with eye-catching colors and pictures. The game board 8 consists of LEDs 10 arranged in a circular shape.
The LED 11 placed at the top corresponds to the hit lamp. When game coins are inserted into the slot 9, the electronic prize game device 2 starts operating, and a plurality of game coins are inserted into the slot 9.
The LED 10 blinks sequentially and stops blinking after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. In this way, a so-called roulette-type electronic prize game is played in which winning or not is determined depending on whether the LED lit at the end of the blinking operation is the LED 11 or not. Alternatively, an electronic prize game may be played in which the dice are blinked using six LEDs arranged in the shape of a dice, and the winner is determined by determining the number of dice when the blinking ends. Alternatively, a plurality of LEDs arranged to represent characters such as numbers may be blinked, and winners may be determined based on the blinking display. Note that the electronic prize game device 2 includes an operation start instruction mechanism that determines whether or not a game coin has been inserted and instructs the start of the LED blinking operation.
An operation start instruction section may be provided that instructs the start of the blinking operation by a switch such as a push button provided on the game panel 6 or the front side of the show case 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic prize game device 2 is attached to a horizontal base 4 via a mounting base 5. The mounting base 5 has a U-shaped cross section, and is bent at both sides separated by a width wider than the depth of the horizontal base portion 4.
Two through holes are bored in the longitudinal direction of the central part. The mounting base 5 is fixed to the horizontal base part 4 by a screw 13 attached to one end, with the center part thereof slightly floating above the upper surface of the horizontal base part 4. screw 13
The pressing force is adjusted by the butterfly screw 14. A set of such mounts 5 is fixed to the horizontal pedestal 4 in parallel with each other, and rubber feet are attached to the bottom surface of the electronic prize game device 2 through the through holes of each mount 5 from above. 12, the electronic prize game device 2 is attached to the horizontal base portion 4.
By using such a mounting base 5, the electronic prize game device 2 can be easily separated from the show case 1 by simply loosening the butterfly screw 14.
Therefore, the electronic prize game device 2 can be removed to prevent theft or damage when canceling a prize sale or leaving only the show case 1 at the store at night.

The show case of this embodiment having the above-mentioned structure is installed at a store such as a retail store, and is offered for over-the-counter sales. The purchaser selects the stored items in the store case 1 and takes out the desired item, or in some cases, the purchaser specifies the desired item to a store clerk, thereby conducting a sales transaction for the stored items. The purchaser can play an electronic prize game depending on the type, manufacturer, and price of the purchased product, or when purchasing any product in the show case 1. When a product with a prize game is purchased, the seller hands game coins to the purchaser so that the purchaser can play the prize game. When the purchaser inserts a game coin, the LED on the game board 8 flashes, and the presence or absence of a win is determined by the position of the lit LED when the flashing ends. If the seller wins, the seller gives the purchaser a specific or desired product stored in the show case 1 or a separately prepared item as a prize. Since game coins are exchanged at the time of purchase in this way, the use of the game board 8 can be managed smoothly at the store. In addition, by arranging the game panel 6 in a conspicuous place on the front side of the show case 1, it stimulates the buyer's gambling spirit and increases customer attraction through the appeal of electronic sweepstakes game play. It greatly contributes to the promotion of sales.

Usually, products from many manufacturers are mixed together and sold in a show case, but if you give game coins when you purchase a product from a specific manufacturer, you can sell only specific products with prizes. can. Since such sales are possible, the manufacturer that provided the show case can request the user of the show case to sell only its own products with a prize through a prize game.

In this invention, the electronic prize game device may be built into the show case body. As shown in FIG. 3, a game table section 17 is provided by protruding the upper rear part of the show case 15, and a game board 16 is disposed in front of the game table section 17. The game board 16 has a plurality of LEDs arranged in a roulette shape, similar to the game board 8 of the above embodiment,
A specific LED 19 among these LEDs corresponds to a hit lamp. Further, a game coin slot 20 is provided on the front side of the game table 17. As in the previous embodiment, when game coins are inserted into the slot 20, a prize game device (not shown) built in the game table 17 starts operating, and an electronic prize game based on blinking LEDs can be played. By incorporating the electronic prize game device into the show case in this manner, the entire show case can be designed in a more compact form.

As described above, according to this invention, the electronic sweepstakes game device provided on the front side of the showcase provides the electronic sweepstakes game function to the showcase, increasing the sales effect of the showcase and increasing the frequency of use by buyers. There are advantages that can be achieved. In addition, since the sales side can manage the use of the prize game using the activation part, it is possible to sell specific products with prizes while maintaining the sales function of a show case that normally aims to sell a wide variety of products. There are also advantages.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an external perspective view showing a show case which is an embodiment of this invention, Fig. 2 is a partial side sectional view showing the upper structure of the show case, and Fig. 3 is an upper part of a show case which is another embodiment of this invention. FIG. 1...Show case, 2...Electronic prize game device, 6...Game panel, 8...Game board, 9
... Input port, 10 ... LED, 11 ... (indicating hit) LED.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A show case in which a wide variety of products are stored and a purchaser can directly take out the stored products by opening and closing the lid, and an electronic sweepstakes game that is installed at a suitable position on the front side of the showcase and plays an electronic sweepstakes game based on blinking LEDs. A show case equipped with a sweepstakes game function, comprising: a device; and an operation start instruction section provided on the front side of the show case or at a suitable location of the electronic sweepstakes game device and instructing the start of operation of the electronic sweepstakes game device. .