JPH0340188A - Goods selector for automatic vending machine - Google Patents
Goods selector for automatic vending machineInfo
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
産業上の利用分野
本発明は、光電スイツチを利用した自動販売機の商品選
択装置に関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product selection device for a vending machine using a photoelectric switch.
従来の技術
近年、自動販売機は外部からみたときに、どこの商品か
を訴えるため、外観意匠、形状が種々こったものが要望
されてきた。しかしながら、一般に商品選択ボタンは押
しボタン式が採用されてお２ ベー／゛
す、外観デザインのうえから、このましい構造といえな
くなってきた。そこで出願人は一般に−われるタノチヌ
イノチを自動販売機に摘要することを考えた。その構造
を第５図、第６図を参考に説明すると、１は光電スイツ
チで発光素子２．受光素子３より成る。４は展示商品で
あり５は広告板を兼ねたバックパネルである。６は透明
のアクリル板で、前記光電スイツチ１の前面に配置され
ている。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, there has been a demand for vending machines with various exterior designs and shapes in order to convey the identity of the product when viewed from the outside. However, push-button type buttons are generally used for product selection buttons, which is no longer an ideal structure from the standpoint of external design. Therefore, the applicant thought of adding the commonly used Tanochinuinochi to vending machines. The structure will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. 1 is a photoelectric switch, light emitting element 2. It consists of a light receiving element 3. 4 is a display product, and 5 is a back panel that also serves as an advertising board. Reference numeral 6 denotes a transparent acrylic plate, which is placed in front of the photoelectric switch 1.
以上のように構成された自動販売機の商品選択装置につ
いて、以下その動作について説明する。The operation of the product selection device for a vending machine configured as described above will be described below.
商品を買うに際して、光電スイッチ１の前に指や手を置
き、発光素子２の反射光を受光素子３に当てることによ
り選択された商品が販売される。When purchasing a product, the selected product is sold by placing a finger or hand in front of the photoelectric switch 1 and shining the reflected light from the light emitting element 2 onto the light receiving element 3.
発明が解決しようとする課題
しかしながら上記のような構成では、アクリル板６に発
光素子２の光が反射し常時商品が選択されている状態に
なるという危険性があった。Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with the above configuration, there is a risk that the light from the light emitting element 2 will be reflected on the acrylic plate 6 and a product will be constantly selected.
本発明は上記課題に鑑み、光電スイッチの発光素子の光
が反射して受光素子に当たらないように３ ページ
する商品選択装置を提供するものである。In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a product selection device that selects three pages so that the light from the light-emitting element of the photoelectric switch is not reflected and hits the light-receiving element.
課題を解決するための手段
上記課題を解決するために本発明の自動販売機の商品選
択装置は、１つの発光素子とこの発光素子の光を受ける
１つの受光素子と透明な板に対して角度を持つ構造を備
えたものである。Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, a product selection device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes one light emitting element, one light receiving element that receives light from the light emitting element, and a transparent plate arranged at an angle with respect to the transparent plate. It has a structure with
作 用
本発明は上記した構成によって発光素子の光が透明な板
に当って反射しても板の屈折率の関係で受光素子の位置
しない方へ反射することになる。Operation According to the above-described structure of the present invention, even if the light from the light-emitting element hits the transparent plate and is reflected, it will be reflected in a direction where the light-receiving element is not located due to the refractive index of the plate.
実施例
以下本発明の一実施例について、第１図から第４図を参
照しながら説明する。EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
図に於いて、７は自動販売機の扉で、前面に透明なアク
リルの板８と商品取出口９とを備えている。また板８の
後方には展示商品４を収容するだけの実行寸法をもって
背面板１０を配置している。In the figure, 7 is the door of the vending machine, which is equipped with a transparent acrylic plate 8 and a product outlet 9 on the front. Further, behind the board 8, a back board 10 is arranged with an actual size sufficient to accommodate the exhibited products 4.
１１は光電スイソチで前記展示商品４の下部に配置され
ており、発光素子１２と受光素子１３との光軸が前記板
８と傾斜するように配置している。Reference numeral 11 denotes a photoelectric switch, which is disposed at the bottom of the exhibited product 4, and arranged so that the optical axes of the light emitting element 12 and the light receiving element 13 are inclined to the plate 8.
第３図と第４図は実際に実験を行なった時の構成で、板
８に対して発光素子１２と受光素子１３を固定して、角
度θ、粗距離で行なった一例である。すなわち、ある角
度θ以上になると板８と発光素子１２．受光素子１３の
距離に関係なく受光量が一定となってくる。すなわち、
距離りが１０〜３０ｍｍの間で反射光の影響を受けない
角度θは１４度以上であることが判明した。FIGS. 3 and 4 show the configurations used in actual experiments, in which the light-emitting element 12 and light-receiving element 13 were fixed to the plate 8 at an angle θ and at a rough distance. That is, when the angle θ exceeds a certain angle, the plate 8 and the light emitting element 12. The amount of light received becomes constant regardless of the distance to the light receiving element 13. That is,
It has been found that the angle θ which is not affected by reflected light is 14 degrees or more when the distance is between 10 and 30 mm.
以上のように構成された自動販売機の商品選択装置につ
いて以下第２図を用いてその動作を説明する。The operation of the product selection device for a vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 2.
１ず、自動販売機の前面の硬貨投入口より硬貨が投入さ
れると自動販売機は商品選択装置７からの選択信号待期
状態になる。次に角度θで取り付けられている発光素子
１２の発した光の内透明なアクリル板に反射した光は、
受光素子１３に当たらず選択信号を出力しないが商品購
入者の指や手に反射した光が受光素子１３に当たシ動作
して選択信号を出し選択された商品が販売される。First, when a coin is inserted into the coin slot at the front of the vending machine, the vending machine enters a state of waiting for a selection signal from the product selection device 7. Next, among the light emitted by the light emitting element 12 attached at an angle θ, the light reflected on the transparent acrylic plate is
Although it does not hit the light-receiving element 13 and does not output a selection signal, the light reflected on the finger or hand of the product purchaser hits the light-receiving element 13 and outputs a selection signal, so that the selected product is sold.
発明の効果
５ ページ
以上のように本発明は、１個の発光素子と１個の受光素
子とを前面の透明な板に対して角度を持って取り付ける
ことにより、透明な板からの反射光による影響を受ける
ことがなくなり、誤動作がなくなるものである。Effects of the Invention As described above on page 5, the present invention has one light-emitting element and one light-receiving element attached at an angle to the front transparent plate, thereby reducing the amount of light reflected from the transparent plate. This eliminates the influence and eliminates malfunctions.
第１図は本発明の一実施例にも・ける自動販売機の商品
選択装置搭載機の全体斜視図、第２図は本発明の実施例
ｖＣ釦ける自動販売機の商品選択装置近傍の断面図、第
３図は本発明の実施例を裏付は第５図は従来の自動販売
機の商品選択装置搭載機の全体斜視図、第６図は従来の
自動販売機の商品選択装置近傍の断面図である。
１２・・・・発光素子、１３・・・・・受光素子、４・
・・・・・展示商品、８・・・・アクリル板、１０・・
・・背面板。Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view of a vending machine equipped with a product selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a cross section of the vC button vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention near the product selection device. 3 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view of a conventional vending machine equipped with a product selection device, and FIG. 6 shows the vicinity of the product selection device of a conventional vending machine. FIG. 12... Light emitting element, 13... Light receiving element, 4...
...Displayed products, 8...Acrylic board, 10...
・Back plate.
Claims (1)
受ける前記発光素子と隣接して設置された１個の受光素
子と、前記発光素子と前記受光素子との前面に位置する
透明な板とからなりこの透明な板と前記発光素子との関
係を光が斜に入射するように配置したことを特徴とする
自動販売機の商品選択装置。one light-emitting element, one light-receiving element installed adjacent to the light-emitting element to receive reflected light emitted by the light-emitting element, and a transparent light-receiving element located in front of the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element. 1. A product selection device for a vending machine, comprising a plate, and the transparent plate and the light emitting element are arranged so that light is incident obliquely.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP17592589A JP2723623B2 (en) | 1989-07-07 | 1989-07-07 | Vending machine product selection device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP17592589A JP2723623B2 (en) | 1989-07-07 | 1989-07-07 | Vending machine product selection device |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH0340188A true JPH0340188A (en) | 1991-02-20 |
| JP2723623B2 JP2723623B2 (en) | 1998-03-09 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP17592589A Expired - Lifetime JP2723623B2 (en) | 1989-07-07 | 1989-07-07 | Vending machine product selection device |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| JP (1) | JP2723623B2 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH0452279U (en) * | 1990-09-03 | 1992-05-01 |
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1989
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH0452279U (en) * | 1990-09-03 | 1992-05-01 |
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