EP2084998B1 - Vending unit - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a vending machine according to the preamble of claim 1 of the application.

Known sales equipment such as a table with stacking and / or baskets baskets are made by means of various sheet metal profiles, sheet metal tabs, wire loops, plastic connectors without firm connection. Here there is a risk that come through falling stack in the stack and / or baskets goods, the device itself and especially people to damage. Incorrect assembly, incorrect loading by operators, drivability of the stack or intervention by third parties increase this risk in an unpredictable manner. With regard to increasing product safety requirements, such systems can no longer be classified as safe in the customer area.

Fixed systems using non-positive connection methods are technically complex and therefore capital-intensive, carry the risk of incorrect operation and require additional tools. A quick flexible handling or remodeling are cumbersome, if not impossible by missing items or tools. The installation without using the provided locking elements is associated with even more risk than the above-mentioned systems.

From the prior art, such as the German Utility Model 17 29 572 U, a vending machine in the form of a basket is known which has Einstecklaschen and Eindrehlaschen on the underside. In particular, two latches are provided on the wide rear side of the basket and two latches on the narrow sides of the basket, the stationary are mainly attached to the lower wire of the basket.

The GB 819 895 A and the GB 2 047 181 A disclose two containers made of wire, which are arranged one above the other by means of a connecting part, the insertion and insertion tabs are secured one above the other.

The GB 2 103 182 A further shows a basket with insertion and Eindrehlaschen, which can be used both as a carrycot and as a display stand, wherein the device is used with the Einsteck- and rotary tabs once as a handle and another time as an ankle.

The invention addresses the problem of providing an improved vending machine which provides an improved connection system between the stacking and / or cradles.

The invention solves this problem with the features in claim 1.

By means of this connection system, a high degree of security is provided for vertically stacked stacking baskets and / or baskets.

The assembly is easy. Additional fasteners are not necessary. The connection system is inexpensive to implement.

The connection system forms with the associated stacking and / or attachment basket a stacking unit, which ensures a safe operation stackability of running in different sizes sales devices, called stacking and / or baskets and chutes with little effort.

The stacked over the connection system baskets or chutes create a stable and not adjustable or displaceable unit that presents an easily accessible removal opening without lateral projections.

Fig. 1

ein erfindungsgemäßes Verkaufsgerät mit zwei aufeinander montierten Aufsatzkörben in 3-D-Ansicht;

Fig. 2

eine vergrößerte Ausschnittdarstellung Eindrehlaschen des Verbindungssystems;

Fig. 3

eine weitere vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung Einstecklaschen des Verbindungssystems auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite von Fig. 2;

Fig. 4

zwei Aufsatzkörbe in 3-D-Ansicht;

Fig. 5

die Eindrehlaschen aus Fig. 2 zum Eindrehen in den Betriebszustand in 3-D-Ansicht sowie

Fig. 6

die Einstecklaschen aus Fig. 3 bei dem Eindrehen in den Betriebszustand in 3-D-Ansicht.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. It shows

Fig. 1

an inventive vending machine with two successively mounted baskets in 3-D view;

Fig. 2

an enlarged detail view insertion tabs of the connection system;

Fig. 3

a further enlarged detail of insertion tabs of the connection system on the opposite side of Fig. 2 ;

Fig. 4

two baskets in 3-D view;

Fig. 5

the Eindrehlaschen Fig. 2 for screwing in the operating state in 3-D view as well

Fig. 6

the tucked tabs Fig. 3 when screwing in the operating state in 3-D view.

In Fig. 1 shows a vending machine 1. This is formed of a table 2 and two baskets 1a stacked on one another. Both baskets 1a are interconnected by means of a connection system 5. This causes both baskets 1a to be tiltably and movably connected together.

The vending machine 1 is equipped with at least one basket 1a and / or a chute 1b. There is provided a connection system 5, which is formed from at least one screw-in tab 3 and at least one insertion tab 4.

At each basket 1a and / or each chute 1b a holder 6 is provided. On the holder 6, the at least one insertion lug 3 and the at least one insertion tab 4 are arranged stationary.

The connection system 5 thus consists of screw-in tabs 3 and push-in tabs 4. Both tabs 3, 4 are fixedly arranged on the upper basket 1a, preferably on a holder 6. The holder 6 is fixedly arranged on the basket 1a and / or the chute 1b.

There are in particular Eindrehlaschen 3 are provided which prevent tilting. The insertion lug 3 is formed such that it can be snapped into an upper wire.

The Einstecklaschen 4 secure the Eindrehlaschen 3 against loosening. The tuck is also snapped into an upper wire.

The connection system 5 can be produced with changing connection possibilities at the tabs 3, 4.

In Fig. 2 are shown in an enlarged view two Eindrehlaschen 3 in the assembled operating state.

In Fig. 3 are shown in an enlarged view two insertion tabs 4 in the assembled operating state.

The number of two tabs 3, 4 has proved to be useful.

In Fig. 4 the orientation of the baskets 1a is shown before assembly. The possibility of changing the Eindrehmöglichkeit is given.

In Fig. 5 is shown on an enlarged scale, the screwing the Eindrehlaschen 3 in the assembled operating state before the engagement of the located on the opposite side tucked 4.

Fig. 6 shows an enlarged view of the insertion of the push-in tabs 4 in the assembled operating state.

Alternatively, chutes 1b may be provided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vending machine

1a

Basket, stacking basket, top basket

1b

Schütte, essay chute

2

Table, punch table

3

Tab, lug

4

Tab, tuck

5

connection system

6

bracket

Claims (2)

1. A sales device having at least one basket (1a) and/or a tray, with which there is provided a connection system (5) formed from at least two pivot-in clips (3) and at least two push-in clips (4), each thereof being arranged in a fixed manner, wherein the at least two push-in clips (4) secure the at least two pivot-in clips (3) against detachment, characterised in that the at least two pivot-in clips (3) are open to the side and prevent tipping of the basket (1 a) or the tray in that they are formed in such a manner that they can engage an upper wire of a second, underlying basket (1 a) and for this purpose are open in opposite directions.
2. A sales device according to claim 1, characterised in that each basket (1 a) and/or each tray provides a holding means (6), the pivot-in clips (3) and the push-in clips (4) being arranged on the holding means (6) in a fixed manner.

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