JPH04463Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention relates to a popcorn vending machine that automatically produces and sells popcorn.

(Prior Art) A popcorn vending machine that automatically manufactures and sells popcorn automatically stores raw corn and flavoring liquid together in a cooking pot and cooks them.
A device for discharging this is known (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 48-93399).

A vending machine has also been proposed in which popcorn is produced in a vending machine and spices are added to the cup after the popcorn is discharged into the cup (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 53-94997
issue).

(Problem to be solved by the invention) According to the former of the above devices, not only raw corn but also salt and other flavoring liquids are stored in the cooking pot for cooking, so there is no possibility of soiling of the cooking pot or damage to the inner surface. Roughness is inevitable. In addition, since the cooking pot opens upward, there is a problem that it is not hygienic. Additionally, the flavoring liquid remains in the cooking pot, causing the inconvenience of mixing of flavors, so there is a drawback that multiple types of flavoring liquids cannot be used. Furthermore, since no special consideration was given to the cleaning of the cooking pots, maintenance had to be done by hand, which not only took time and effort, but also caused the risk of variations in the quality of the products at the time of sale. .

Furthermore, in the latter device, there was a risk that problems such as deterioration of aroma and taste may occur in terms of quality control of spices during long-term storage.

(Means for solving the problem) According to this invention, the raw material corn is cooked in a cooking pot and then the spices packaged in sachets are supplied, so there is no difficulty in preserving and managing the spices. A container lid is also provided, so the spices can be stirred by placing the lid on the container and shaking the container. Next, since spices are not put into the cooking pot, maintenance of the cooking pot becomes easier, and since the corn measuring device and cooking pot are connected, the corn does not come into contact with air.
This solves the conventional problems mentioned above.

That is, this invention is a vending machine that weighs corn by inserting a coin, processes the weighed corn, puts it in a pre-supplied container, and then takes the container out of the outlet. A corn stocker is attached, a raw material corn metering and feeding device is connected to the lower part of the outlet side of the corn stocker, and a popcorn cooking pot for receiving the raw material corn is connected to the lower portion of the metering and feeding device corresponding to the corn passage hole. A raw material supply port is connected to the cooking pot, and the cooking pot is composed of an upper pot and a lower pot with a heater, the lower pot is attached so as to be openable downward, and the upper end side of a chute is opposed to the bottom of the cooking pot. a container receptacle is provided below the lower end of the container receptacle, a container supply device that supplies the container onto the container receptacle, a container lid accommodating section, and a container lid supply that supplies the container lid from the section to the container mouth section on the container receptacle. This popcorn vending machine is characterized in that a spice supply device comprising a stocker for storing a plurality of types of spices and a corresponding spice extrusion device are installed near the container receiver.

Next, the raw material corn metering and feeding device is constructed by slidably disposing partition plates on the upper and lower sides of the corn supply pipe, respectively, and providing a corn passage hole on one side of each partition plate.

Further, the raw material corn metering and feeding device is constructed by attaching a measuring tube to one side of a rotating partition plate that closes the outlet of the corn stocker. Further, the cooking pot has a cone swelling detector, and a heater switch is linked to the movement of the corn swelling detector. Further, the container feeding device is composed of a first hanging frame that removably hangs the container in the lowest tier, and a second latching frame that removably hangs the container in the next tier. be. Next, the spice discharge device is an extrusion device or a suction device.

The raw material corn metering and feeding device connects the discharge side of the corn stocker and the cooking pot, and is constructed by interposing a measuring device, and the measuring device has the structure shown in the embodiment or a conventionally known one. use something In addition, if a preheater is installed on the corn stocker or metering and feeding device to preheat the raw corn, the baking time will be shortened, and the moisture contained in the corn will be removed in advance, so there will be no contamination in the cooking pot. Can be prevented.

The cooking pot includes an upper pot that is horizontally fixed and opens downward, and a lower pot that closes the opening of the upper pot. It is desirable that a hook cleaning member be provided to face the lower hook.

The container feeding device feeds containers to the popcorn outlet, and is configured to feed one container each time the cooking pot is opened and closed. As for its specific structure, in addition to what is shown in the examples,
It is also conceivable that a rotary ring is attached to the lower part of the container storage part, and that the rotary ring is provided with a protruding pawl for hooking the rim of the lowest container and a pawl for latching the rim of the next container.

The spice supply device includes a spice storage section and a discharge device that discharges the spices in accordance with a signal. It is preferable that the spice accommodating section is provided with several compartments so that several types of spices can be selected according to preference. Further, the discharge device may be a suction device or an extrusion device, and when spices are packaged in a container lid, this discharge device also serves as a discharge device for the container lid.

(Function) According to the popcorn vending machine of this invention, the raw corn is not exposed to the outside air from the time it is stored in the corn stocker until it is cooked in the cooking pot and discharged, so that no foreign matter gets mixed into the cooking pot. There is no risk of A container is supplied to the discharge section, popcorn is supplied into the container, spices are then supplied, and a container lid is supplied, so the lid is placed on the container containing the popcorn and the container is vibrated. Then you can stir and mix the popcorn and spices.

Also, since the spices are stored separately,
There is no risk of losing taste or aroma due to long-term storage. Additionally, since the consumer can freely select from multiple types of spices, it is possible to supply popcorn with a flavor that matches the buyer's preference.

Examples of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Example 1) A corn stocker 2 is attached to the upper part of the casing 1. Inside the corn stocker 2, as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, a preheating heater or the like may be provided to preheat the raw material corn. The discharge side of the corn stocker 2 is connected via a corn measuring device 3 to a raw material supply port 5 of a cooking pot 4a (which may be made transparent so that the corn being cooked can be seen). be.

The corn measuring device 3 has partition plates 7 and 8 interposed at the top and bottom of the corn supply pipe 6, respectively, and is connected to a common air cylinder 9.
Cone passage holes 10 and 11 are provided on the supply pipe side and the cylinder side of the lower partition plate 8, respectively (FIG. 3).

In the above case, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the raw material corn is blocked by the lower partition plate 8 and does not descend, and when the partition plates 7 and 8 are moved in the direction of arrow 12, the corn supply pipe 6 is closed at both the top and bottom to determine the amount of cone, and as it moves further, the cone in the supply pipe passes through the cone passage hole 1 of the lower partition plate 8.
1 into the cooking pot 4.

It is also possible to preheat the raw material corn in the metering device 3 by installing a heater inside or outside the corn supply pipe 6, or by installing a hot air injection pipe inside the corn supply pipe 6 (not shown). do not have).

The cooking pot 4 is composed of an upper pot 4a that is horizontally fixed with an open bottom and has a cylindrical shape with a top, and a lower pot 4b that is cylindrical with a bottom and has a heater inside.One side of the lower pot 4b is rotatably fixed to one side of the upper hook 4a, and the tip of a rod 15a of an air cylinder 15 for rotating the lower hook is connected to the lower hook 4b, so that the lower hook 4b can be rotated approximately 110 degrees. I am trying to get it. Also, air cylinder 15
is connected to a compressor (not shown). It is also possible to provide a counter facing the rod 15a to count the number of times the device is activated.

A vertical shaft 16 passes through the cooking pot 4, the upper end of the shaft 16 is connected to a motor 17, and the lower end is attached with a stirring arm 18 which also serves as a pot cleaning tool.

An insertion hole 20 for the swelling detection rod 19 is provided in the peripheral wall of the pot 4a, and one side of the swelling detection rod 19 as a swelling detection body projects into the cooking pot 4 through the insertion hole 20. The swelling detection rod 19 is tiltable about the lower edge of the insertion hole 20 as a fulcrum,
The inside portion 19a of the pot is pushed upward by the swelling of the raw material corn. On the other hand, the outside portion 19b of the swelling detection rod 19 descends as the raw material corn expands, and a switch 22 is provided at a position corresponding to a predetermined amount of swelling, so that the swelling detection rod 19 does not touch the switch 22. As a result, the limit switch 22 is activated and the heater 23 of the lower pot 4b is turned off (Fig. 4).
In the figure, 24 is a sleeve with a pattern 25, and 26 is a spring that biases the inside of the pot of the swelling detection rod 19 downward.

In addition, in FIG. 1, 27 is a steam exhaust pipe, 2
8 is a ventilation fan, 101 is an enclosure for the cooking pot 4, the front is an opening/closing door with a peephole (not shown), and an exhaust pipe 102 is attached above.
The enclosure 101 can greatly reduce contamination within the casing and prevent malfunctions. If the enclosure 101 is entirely transparent, no viewing window is required, and if the enclosure 101 has a structure that can be easily disassembled and assembled, cleaning is easy. Reference numeral 29 in the figure is an oil supply pipe which supplies the liquid oil in the oil stocker 30 to the pump 3.
1, a predetermined amount is supplied to the cooking pot 4. Note that the oil may be a solid oil, and a delivery screw may be provided in the supply pipe to send out a predetermined amount.

A cone holder 32 is attached directly below the cooking pot 4. The cone receiver 32 is shaped like a gutter, and the bottom thereof is made up of a large number of wire rods 33 arranged in parallel, so that the corn scum can easily fall down. Incidentally, instead of this structure, the plate may be provided with a through hole such as a round hole, a long hole, or a slit shape. A cone extrusion frame 34 is attached to the cone receiver 32 so as to be able to move forward and backward, and the extrusion frame 34 is connected to an air cylinder 35.
It is connected to the rod 35a. Incidentally, semicircular notches that match the wire rod 33 of the cone holder are arranged in parallel on the lower edge of the rear plate of the extrusion frame 34, so that corn scum, oil, etc. adhering to the wire rod 33 can be easily removed. be. Further, it is desirable that both ends of the wire rod 33 be bent downward into an arc shape so that the corn falls smoothly into the chute 36 and the corn scum receiving tray 44.

The upper end of the chute 36 faces the discharge side of the cone receiver 32, and the lower end of the chute 36 reaches the product supply section 37, and the inside of the container 47 placed in the container receiver 38 of the product supply section 37 is exposed. It is designed so that it will fall. The bottom of the container receiver 38 is grid-like or otherwise designed to allow unwanted cones to fall and to ensure that the container can stand upright. In the figure, 40 is a lamp, 41 is a container stocker, and 43 is a germicidal lamp.

A container supply device 46 is provided at the lower end of the container stocker 41 inside the casing 1 . The container supply device 46 supplies the lowest container 47 as shown in FIG.
A first latching frame 49 having a semicircular latching portion 48 for latching the rim of the container 47a, and a second latching frame 50 for latching the rim of the next-stage container 47a are each It is attached to the rods of the air cylinders 51, 52, and the rods of the air cylinders 51, 52 are arranged to advance and retreat alternately (FIGS. 5 and 6).
In FIG. 1, numeral 53 indicates a chute.

Also installed inside the casing 1 is a spice supply device 54 . In FIG. 7, the spice supply device 54 includes spices 5 in sachets.
5 stocker 56 and spice extrusion device 57
Therefore, the stocker 56 is divided into one or more compartments, which can accommodate several types of spices (for example, salt, curry powder, butter, etc.), and an extrusion device corresponding to each compartment. 57
is provided, and each extrusion device has a selection switch 61.
It is linked to. Note that a suction device may be used instead of the extrusion device.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the spices 55 are packaged together with the container lid 58 as shown in FIG.
This also serves as a supply device for the container lid 58. In the figure, 42 is a seal. When the spice 55 and the container lid are packaged separately, a container lid supplying device having the same structure as the container lid supplying device described above is attached.

Next, FIG. 8 shows the entire surface of the door of this embodiment, and the upper part corresponds to the cooking pot 4, and shows the movement of the patterned sleeve 24 and, if the cooking pot is made transparent, a transparent cooking plate. A transparent part 59 is provided so that the movement of the cone within the pot 4 can be seen. The transparent portion 59 can be shielded by a shielding plate 59a. Therefore, when there is no need to show the inside, the transparent portion may be covered, and the covering also contributes to theft prevention. In the figure, 60 is an operation display lamp showing the processing process, 61 is a spice selection button, 62 is a coin slot, 63 is a product outlet, 63a is a lid and spice outlet, and 66 is a fluorescent light. If the spices are dropped onto the popcorn after the popcorn is placed in the container, only one outlet is needed.

The corn stocker 2 or the corn measuring device is equipped with a remaining amount detection device for raw material corn, and the oil stocker 3
It is preferable to attach an oil remaining amount detection device to the 0 so that a sold-out indicator (lamp) appears.
Normally, it would be sufficient to provide only a device for detecting the remaining amount of raw material corn, and to also replenish other materials when replenishing the raw material corn.

The remaining amount of raw material corn is detected by attaching a movable plate to one side of the lower part of the corn stocker 2, which is biased inward by the weight of the corn, and detecting a decrease in the weight applied to the movable plate using a micro switch. A structure in which phototubes are installed oppositely on both sides of the lower part of the corn stocker, or a method in which the number of actuations of the metering cutting frame of the corn measuring device is counted are conceivable. Also corn stocker 2
A transparent window 2a may be provided to allow the remaining amount to be seen.

The remaining oil level detection device may include a structure that transmits the movement of the float to a micro switch, a structure that uses an electromagnetic switch, and a device that uses weight detection.

Furthermore, as the swelling detection body, it is also conceivable that an elevating plate is fitted to the shaft 16, and the swelling state is detected based on the position of the elevating plate.

Next, the operation of the apparatus of this embodiment will be explained.

When the main power switch is turned on, the ventilation fan 28,
The fluorescent lamp 66, the germicidal lamp 43, and the corn preheating device of the corn stocker are turned on, and the heater of the lower pot 4b starts preheating. When preheating is complete, the sales lamp lights up. Next, when a coin is inserted into the coin slot 62, the sequence circuit is closed. At this time, pressurized air is supplied from the compressor to the air cylinder 15 for opening and closing the lower hook 4b, and the rod 1
5a is extended and the lower hook 4b is closed (the fourth
figure). The lower hook 4b may be kept closed at all times by the force of the spring 121, and pressurized air may be supplied to the air cylinder only when it is opened (2 in FIG. 4, 3 in FIG. 4). Further, the motor 17 is started and the stirring arm 18 is rotated. Then oil stocker 30
Oil is supplied into the cooking pot 4 by the pump 31, and pressurized air is supplied to the air cylinder 9 of the corn measuring device 3. By moving the partition plates 7 and 8, the raw material of the corn stocker 2 is supplied. A predetermined amount of corn is supplied into the cooking pot 4.

On the other hand, the heater of the cooking pot 4 is heated (180 to 250 degrees Celsius) by inserting a coin.
Inside the plant, raw corn is processed into popcorn. Here, the water vapor generated in the cooking pot 4 is forced to exhaust air by the ventilation fan 28, and the water vapor is removed from the steam exhaust tube 2.
Since the popcorn is discharged into the atmosphere from 7, the inside of the cooking pot is maintained at low humidity and is cooked in a dry state, resulting in popcorn that is dry and has a light texture.

During the cooking, the stirring arm 18 rotates while contacting the lower pot 4b, so the lower pot 4b is automatically cleaned.

If the cooking pot 4 is made transparent, it is possible to observe from the outside how the corn being cooked flies up through the transparent window of the door.

When the cone expands to a predetermined amount, the expansion detection rod 19 operates the limit switch 22, and the motor 17
stops, the heater returns to its preheating state, and the rod 15a of the air cylinder 15 moves back, opening the lower pot 4.
b opens and the cooked corn (hereinafter referred to as "popcorn")
) and corn crumbs fall onto the corn receiver 32. If the lower hook 4b is urged toward the closing side by the spring 121 as shown in FIG. 4 2 and FIG. 4 3, the lower hook closes quickly when the cylinder pressure decreases. Therefore, preheating is performed efficiently and is sanitary. Note that the container supply device 46 may be controlled by a timer. By this time, the air cylinders 51 and 52 of the container supply device 46 have been activated, and the lowest container 47 has been automatically placed on the container receiver 38.

Pressurized air is then supplied to the air cylinder 35 for operating the cone extrusion frame 34, and the rod 35
a extends, the extrusion frame 34 moves to the discharge side of the cone receiver 32, and the popcorn on the cone receiver 32 is moved to the container 4.
It is accommodated within 7.

After the popcorn is discharged, the extrusion frame 34 returns to its original position.

Next, when the spice selection button 61 is pressed, the corresponding extrusion device 57 is activated, and the spice 55 packaged together with the container lid is discharged. The switch is turned OFF by removing the container 47 from the container receiver 38.
Thus, one cycle is completed. The main power supply will not be turned off, so ventilation fans, fluorescent lights, germicidal lights, preheaters, and sales lamps will continue to operate.

The series of operations described above are performed by a sequence circuit.

A purchaser who takes out a container containing popcorn, spices, and a container lid sprinkles spices on the popcorn, puts a lid on the container for hygienic reasons, and shakes the popcorn to evenly sprinkle the spices before eating it.

In the above, if a preheating device is attached to the corn stocker 2 or the corn measuring device 3, the temperature of the raw corn supplied to the cooking pot 4 can be kept constant regardless of changes in the temperature. Therefore, the time required to cook the raw corn remains constant regardless of changes in temperature, so even if you do not use a puffing detection device, you can set a predetermined time on a timer to determine when the popcorn is baked (size, burst, etc.). texture, texture) are homogenized. Therefore, a predetermined amount of popcorn can be obtained from a predetermined amount of raw corn, and cooking can be done in a short time even in cold regions. Further, by preheating the raw material corn, moisture is removed from the raw material corn sent to the cooking pot, and the inside of the cooking pot is prevented from becoming contaminated. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the lower pot 4b is closed except when popcorn is being discharged, preheating is performed efficiently and sanitary.

If necessary, the stirring arm 18 can be raised and lowered (for example, by fixing the motor 17 to the rod of a vertical air cylinder), so that the stirring arm 18 does not come into contact with the bottom of the lower pot during cooking. It is also possible to only stir the popcorn and clean it independently after discharging the popcorn.

That is, the lower pot 4b is closed again after the corn is discharged, the motor 17 is rotated, and the stirring arm 18 is moved to the lower pot 4.
Rotate it while contacting the inner surface of the lower pot 4b to scrape off dirt such as corn dregs adhering to the lower pot 4b. After the extrusion frame 34 moves to the discharge side of the cone receiver 32 and all the cones on the cone receiver 32 fall, the lower pot 4
b is opened, the dirt falls onto the cone receiver, and when the push-out frame 34 returns to its original position, the fallen dirt is pushed and moved by the extrusion frame 34, and falls through the gap between the wire rods 33. The lower pot 4b is immediately closed after discharging the waste,
This is to keep the cooking pot clean.

In the above, since the popcorn on the cone receiver 32 is pushed out by the extrusion frame 34, oil and dirt adhering to the cone receiver 32 can be wiped with the extrusion frame 34. Note that the extrusion frame 34 is not essential, and the popcorn may be ejected by tilting or vibrating the corn receiver.

(Embodiment 2) Another embodiment of this invention will be described based on FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the cone measuring device 3. The corn measuring device of this embodiment includes a discharge port 2a of a corn stocker 2 and a supply port 5 of a cooking pot 4.
An arc-shaped closing plate 68 of a size that always closes one side of the
is rotatably attached, and a measuring tube 69 is provided on one side of the closing plate 68, and 70 in the figure is a guide plate.

According to this embodiment, when a predetermined amount of raw material corn enters the measuring tube 69 in the state shown in FIG. It is closed at 68. When the position shown in FIG. 10 is reached, the raw material corn in the measuring tube 69 is fed into the cooking pot 5.

(Embodiment 3) FIGS. 11 and 12 show another embodiment of the container supply device. That is, a hanging plate 72 having a semicircular edge on one side is slidably attached to the base frame 71 to hang the mouth edge of the container 47 (not shown). is connected to an arm 73a that moves forward and backward by a solenoid 73 (a cylinder may also be used).A container latching pawl 74 and a push-down pawl 75 are attached to the latching plate 72, facing the semicircular portion. The push-down claws 75 are attached to both sides of a rotatable mounting plate 76. The mounting plate 76 is attached to a leaf spring 77.
The push-down claw 75 is always urged to be in an upward position. Further, a receiving convex portion 78 is provided at a predetermined position of the base frame 71, and when the retaining plate 72 moves in the direction of arrow 79 in FIG. is,
The tip of the push-down claw 75 then rotates downward to push down the mouth edge of the container 47 at the lowest stage.

The lowermost container 47 falls by pushing down its mouth edge, but at this time, the mouth edge of the next container is supported by the latching claw 74 and does not fall. In the figure, 80 is a housing frame for the container.

In addition, the one in FIG. 11 is provided with two sets of the above-mentioned latching plates 72, and when the container in the accommodation frame 80 on the solenoid 73 side runs out (the micro switch 110
(detection), the plunger 111 connects the two latching plates 72, and by moving both latching plates 72 at the same time, the container in the other storage frame 80 can be supplied. be.

(Embodiment 4) FIGS. 13 and 14 show another embodiment of the spice supply device. A plurality of accommodating portions 83 each having a locking plate 82 attached thereto through a slit are arranged in parallel below the cylindrical body 81, and a sliding plate 84 is attached to the front of the accommodating portion 83. The sliding plate 84 has a length corresponding to the full width of the juxtaposed storage portions 83, and
A projecting piece 85 is provided that projects below each cylindrical body 81 and supports the packaged spices. The tip of the protruding piece 85 has a slight downward radius so that the packaged spices can be hung smoothly. Further, individual extrusion plates 86 are made to face the lower slits of each of the cylindrical bodies 81 so as to be able to move in and out.
7, 88 and a plunger 89 inserted through the through hole (FIG. 14).

According to this embodiment, when any spice selection button 61 is pressed, current passes through the solenoid 90 of the corresponding plunger 89 and the solenoid 91 for actuating the sliding plate 84.
9 connects one extrusion plate 86 to the sliding plate 84, and the sliding plate 84 and one extrusion plate 86
moves in the direction of arrow 92 in FIG. 13, and one packaged spice stored in the corresponding storage section 83 falls.

(Embodiment 5) In the embodiment shown in FIG. 15, a powdered spice supply pipe 93 and a lid supply device 94 are made to face the product supply section 37. In this embodiment, the timing is set so that the lid is pushed out after the powdered spices are stored in the container 47 along with the popcorn.

Since the above spices are powders, there is no risk of deterioration.

(Embodiment 6) Next, the embodiment shown in FIG. 16 shows another embodiment of the cooking pot, in which the lower pot 4b is horizontally movable. That is, the upper hook 4a and the lower hook 4b are each provided with a circumferential wall 95 of approximately half a circumference, and a stopper wall 96 for dropping the cone is provided on the non-circumferential wall portion of the upper hook.

The lower hook 4b is connected to the rod 9 of the air cylinder 97.
7a, and the lower hook 4b is connected to the arrow 9 in Fig. 17.
When the popcorn moves in eight directions, the popcorn in the cooking pot 4 hits the stopper wall 96 and falls.

Next, the cooking pot shown in FIG. 18 has upper and lower pots 4a and 4b fixed at a predetermined interval (as long as the cone can fall), and an air nozzle 103 facing one side.
The popcorn in the lower pot is blown out with air to make it fall. In the figure, 104 is a net.

Next, FIGS. 19 and 20 show the mounting structure of the container supply device 46. FIG. 19 shows the container supply device 46 rotatably mounted inside the casing 1 via a hinge 99; FIG. 20 shows the device mounted so that it can be moved in and out via a bendable arm 100. If installed with such a structure, the container supply device 46
can be located outside the casing to refill the container.

Furthermore, if the lid, spice supply device, and electrical component box are attached to the casing via rails and can be pulled out of the casing, maintenance and inspection will be facilitated. Furthermore, if all electrical components are connector joints, maintenance, inspection, and assembly are easy.

(Effects of the invention) According to this invention, the raw material corn is cooked in a cooking pot and then supplied to a container, and the spices are supplied into the container, so the spices are managed separately and the aroma It is effective in supplying fresh spices without sacrificing flavor. Moreover, by covering the container with a lid after being supplied and shaking the container, the popcorn and spices are stirred, which has the effect of allowing the spices to adhere uniformly. There is also no risk of getting your hands dirty due to stirring. Furthermore, since spices are not put into the cooking pot, maintenance of the cooking pot is easy.

Furthermore, since the purchaser can select from a plurality of types of spices, it is possible to provide the type and amount of spices according to the purchaser's preference.

Furthermore, in this invention, the corn stocker is connected to the metering and feeding device, which is further connected to the cooking pot, so the raw corn does not come into contact with the outside air until the cooking is completed in the cooking pot, so there is no risk of foreign matter getting in, and hygiene is maintained. This has the effect of supplying fresh popcorn.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the outline of the embodiment of this invention, Figure 2
The figure is also an enlarged cross-sectional view of the corn stocker, No. 3
The figure is also an enlarged sectional view of the measuring device, Figure 4 is an enlarged sectional view of the cooking pot, 2 in Figure 4, 3 in Figure 4
5 is a front view of another embodiment of the cooking pot, FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the container feeding device, FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of the hanging frame, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of an example of packaging spices. 8 is a front view of the door, FIGS. 9 and 10 are enlarged sectional views showing another embodiment of the metering device, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the container feeding device of Embodiment 3. Fig. 12 is an enlarged perspective view with a part omitted, Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the spice supply device of the fourth embodiment, Fig. 14 is a partially enlarged view, and Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the fifth embodiment. 16 is a perspective view of the cooking pot of Example 6, FIG. 17 is a front view, FIG. 18 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the cooking pot, and FIGS. 19 and 20 are the mounting structure of the container feeding device. FIG. 1... Casing, 2... Corn stockker,
3... Corn measuring device, 4... Cooking pot, 4a...
Upper pot, 4b... Lower pot, 5... Raw material supply port, 7, 8
... Partition plate, 18 ... Stirring arm, 23 ... Heater (lower pot), 36 ... Chute, 38 ... Container holder,
46... Container supply device, 47... Container, 49,5
0... Hanging frame, 54... Spice supply device, 5
5...Spice, 57...Extrusion device, 58...
Container lid, 61...Spice selection button.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1. A vending machine that measures corn by inserting a coin, processes the measured corn, puts it in a pre-supplied container, seasones it, and takes out the container from the outlet, A corn stocker is attached to the upper part of the casing, a raw material corn metering and feeding device is connected to the lower part of the discharge port side of the corn stocker, and a popcorn for receiving the raw material corn is connected to the lower portion of the metering and feeding device corresponding to the corn passage hole. The raw material supply port of the cooking pot is connected to the cooking pot, the cooking pot is composed of an upper pot and a lower pot with a heater, the lower pot is attached so as to be openable downward, and the upper end side of the chute is opposite to the lower part of the cooking pot. a container receiver is provided below the lower end of the chute, a container feeding device that supplies containers onto the container receiver, a container lid accommodating portion, and a container lid that supplies the container lid from the portion to the container mouth portion on the container receiver. A popcorn vending machine characterized in that a container lid supplying device for storing a plurality of spices, a spice supplying device consisting of a stocker for storing a plurality of types of spices, and a corresponding spice extrusion device are installed near the container receiver. 2. The metering and feeding device for raw material corn is configured by slidably disposing partition plates at the top and bottom of a corn supply pipe, respectively, and providing a corn passage hole on one side of each partition plate, as set forth in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim. popcorn vending machine. 3. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the raw material corn metering and feeding device is constructed by attaching a measuring tube to one side of a rotary partition plate that closes the outlet of the corn stocker. 4. The container feeding device is a registered utility model consisting of a first hanging frame that removably hangs the bottom container, and a second hanging frame that removably hangs the next container. A popcorn vending machine according to claim 1. 5. The popcorn vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the spice discharge device is an extrusion device or a suction device.