JP4758142B2 - Illumination device for exhibition items and vending machine equipped with the same - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an illumination device for an exhibition item suitable for illuminating an exhibition item (product sample) such as cigarettes and canned beverages, and a vending machine equipped with the illumination device.

  For example, articles such as cigarettes and canned drinks are displayed on a display shelf of a store and sold to a purchaser in exchange for a price. A large number of these items are stored in the vending machine and sold one by one after the purchaser has put in the price.

  Such vending machines are installed in a place where the surface colors and decorations are devised so that they can be noticed by buyers, and the goods can be widely advertised and attracted by customers. .

  By the way, in the vending machine, an internal space as an exhibition space for displaying samples of goods for sale (product samples made of synthetic resin), photographs and the like is arranged at a position where it is easy for an article viewer (buyer) to visually recognize. ing. At night, lighting devices are turned on to illuminate samples (articles for exhibition), photographs, etc., so that the contents of the articles for sale can be easily recognized by buyers.

  Conventionally, an illumination device for this kind of vending machine has been proposed that includes illumination elements that illuminate an article for display from the upper side of the sample and the rear side of the sample (for example, Patent Document 1). In this case, the display article is attached to the sample table, the back plate or the like.

In such an illumination device for an exhibition article, when the illumination element is turned on, the lighting light illuminates the surface of the exhibition article and its surroundings.
JP 2003-330395 A

  However, according to Patent Document 1, since the display article is closely attached to the sample table in the exhibition space, the display itself is not novel, and the effect of appealing to the visual perception of the article viewer can be enhanced. There was a problem that I could not.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a display device illumination apparatus capable of obtaining a novel display property of an exhibition article and thereby enhancing a presentation effect appealing to the visual perception of the article viewer, and a vending machine equipped with the same. Is to provide a machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an illumination device for an exhibition article provided with an illumination element for illuminating an exhibition article comprising a light transmissive member as an illumination target in an exhibition space. A light guide member for holding the display article and guiding the illumination light from the illumination element to the display article side and the article viewer side is further provided, and the light guide member receives light of the display article. There is provided an illumination device for an article for exhibition, which is provided with a light emission surface including a first light emission surface that faces the surface and a second light emission surface that is exposed to the article viewer side.

(2) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has an internal space for displaying an exhibition article and incorporates an article dispensing mechanism for dispensing a sales article corresponding to the exhibition article. In a vending machine including a vending machine main body and a lighting device that is disposed in the vending machine main body and illuminates the display article, the lighting device is the lighting device according to (1) above. A vending machine that features

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a novel display property of an article for display, and to enhance the effect of appealing to the visual perception of the article viewer.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire vending machine including an illumination device for an exhibition article according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the entirety of the vending machine provided with the illumination device for the display article according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the illumination device for the exhibit article according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the display article as viewed from the back side. FIG.3 (b) is sectional drawing which looked at the internal structure of the article for display similarly from the side surface side.

[Overall configuration of vending machine]
In FIG. 1, a vending machine denoted by reference numeral 1 includes a vending machine body 2 for selling articles such as cigarettes (cigarettes in FIG. 1), and an exhibition article B as an illumination target corresponding to the articles for sale. And a lighting device 3 (shown in FIGS. 2 and 3).

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the display article B opens on one side (downward in FIG. 3), and is a plastic light-transmitting material on which information indicating the article for sale is printed and displayed. It is formed by a square tube made of members. In addition, as the display article B, instead of printing and displaying on the surface of the square tube, a sticker on which the same information as the printed display content is displayed may be attached. In addition to cigarettes, canned beverages, cup noodles, and the like are used as articles for sale.

(Configuration of the vending machine body 2)
As shown in FIG. 2, the vending machine main body 2 has a casing 4 as an exterior body and an article payout for paying out the goods for sale stored in the casing 4 (storage unit) in exchange for a price. A unit (article delivery mechanism) 5 and a control unit 6 that drives and controls the article delivery unit 5 and the illumination device 3 are provided.

<Configuration of casing 4>
As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 4 has a box body 4 </ b> A that opens forward and a door body 4 </ b> B that opens and closes the front opening of the box body 4 </ b> A, and is entirely formed of a substantially rectangular box.

  A housing space (not shown) for housing the illumination device 3, the article dispensing unit 5, the control unit 6, and the like is formed in the box 4A. The door body 4B is pivotally supported by the box body 4A.

  A transparent panel 7 serving as a front upper cover is disposed on the front upper portion of the door body 4B. An exhibition space (internal space) 8 for displaying the exhibition article B is formed between the back surface portion of the transparent panel 7 and the front surface portion of the housing 4. In the exhibition space 8, three sample stands 9 are arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. On the front surface of the sample table 9, an operation panel 10 having a plurality of selection push buttons 10A exposed to the outside and a display panel 11 for displaying information (such as prices) of articles for sale are disposed.

  In the lower front portion of the door body 4B, a bill insertion slot 12 and a coin insertion slot 13 into which bills and coins as a price for goods for sale are respectively inserted and inserted by a purchaser, and a change return opening 14 for returning change. And an article take-out port 15 with a flapper (a flapper is not shown) for a buyer to take out articles for sale. Further, at the lower front portion of the door body 4B, a return lever 16 for returning the bill / coin inserted / inserted into the bill insertion slot 12 / coin insertion slot 13 by a purchaser operation, A display 17 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for displaying information on the inserted coins, and a door lock 18 for locking the opening operation of the door body 4B are attached.

<Configuration of article dispensing unit 5>
As shown in FIG. 2, the article dispensing unit 5 has an article storage section (not shown) for storing articles for sale, a plurality of the article dispensing units 5 are accommodated in the accommodating space of the box 4 </ b> A, and connected to the control unit 6. ing. And it is comprised so that the goods for sale may be paid out in exchange for the price by insertion and insertion of the banknote and the coin with respect to the banknote insertion slot 12 and the coin insertion slot 13.

<Configuration of control unit 6>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 includes a money / change processing device (not shown) that processes the inserted banknotes and inserted coins to generate a money processing signal and a change processing signal. Similarly, it is accommodated in the accommodating space of the box 4A.

(Configuration of lighting device 3)
As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the illumination device 3 includes three light emitting diode lamps 19 as illumination elements for illuminating the exhibition article B in the exhibition space 8, and these light emitting diode lamps. And a light guide member 20 for guiding the illumination light from 19 to the exhibition article side and the article viewer side, and is arranged in the exhibition space 8 and connected to the control unit 6.

<Configuration of light-emitting diode lamp 19>
Each of the three light emitting diode lamps 19 emits yellow wavelength-converted light by being excited by receiving light emitted from a light emitting diode (LED) element that emits blue light and the light emitting diode element. And is arranged in parallel in the width direction of the vending machine main body 2 in the width direction of the vending machine body 2 and mounted on the element mounting substrate 21. And it is comprised so that white light may be radiated | emitted as illumination light.

<Configuration of light guide member 20>
The light guide member 20 has a holding portion 20A for holding the display article B therein, is mounted on the element mounting substrate 21, and is entirely formed of a transparent member made of PC (polycarbonate) resin. Then, white light from the light emitting diode lamp 19 is reflected at the interface with the surrounding air layer, and proceeds to the side opposite to the light emitting diode lamp mounting side so as to be guided to the display article side and the article viewer side. It is configured. As a material for the light guide member 20, a transparent plastic such as PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) resin is used in addition to the PC resin.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the front surface of the light guide member 20 has a vertical and horizontal area substantially the same as the vertical and horizontal areas of the light receiving surface b of the display article B, and the light receiving surface (covered) of the display article B. There is provided a light emission surface 22 including a first light emission surface 22A directed to the illumination area b and a second light emission surface 22B exposed to the article viewer side. Thereby, the radiated light from each light-emitting diode lamp 19 is emitted to the display article side and the article viewer side through the light guide member 20. In this case, the emitted light from the first light emitting surface 22A is emitted to the display article side, and the emitted light from the second light emitting surface 22B is emitted to the article viewer side.

  On the back surface of the light guide member 20, a large number of reflecting portions (diffusion portions) 20 </ b> B arranged in parallel in the vertical and horizontal directions are provided by performing dot printing processing with a white paint on a portion corresponding to the first light emitting surface 22 </ b> A. Thereby, since the radiated light from each light emitting diode lamp 19 introduced into the light guide member 20 is reflected and diffused by the diffusing portion 20B, the reflected light (diffused light) is uniform from the first light emitting surface 22A. It is emitted in a light distribution state.

  A reflection sheet 23 is affixed to the upper surface, the back surface, and the side surface (interface) of the light guide member 20 and corresponding to the first light emitting surface 22A. Thereby, the emitted light from each light emitting diode lamp 19 introduced into the light guide member 20 is reflected by the reflection sheet 23 and emitted from the light emitting surface 22. For this reason, the illumination light quantity radiate | emitted from the light-projection surface 22 can be increased, and light utilization efficiency can be improved. Note that a white paint or the like may be printed on the light guide member 20 instead of attaching the reflection sheet 23.

  The light guide member 20 is provided with three or a plurality of concave portions 24 having a semicircular cross section that is open on the lower surface (light introduction surface) and can accommodate the light emitting diode lamp 19. A light emitting diode lamp 19 is disposed in each of the three or plural recesses 24. Thereby, the emitted light from the light emitting diode lamp 19 can be easily introduced into the light guide member 20, and the amount of the emitted light introduced into the light guide member 20 can be increased.

[Operation of Lighting Device 3]
When a voltage is applied to each light emitting diode lamp 19 from a power source, white light is emitted from each light emitting diode lamp 19 as illumination light. Next, the white light is introduced into the light guide member 20 from the inner surface of the concave portion 24 and proceeds upward while reflecting the light guide member 20. In this case, in the region corresponding to the first light exit surface 22A in the light guide member 20, the white light is repeatedly reflected by the reflection part (diffusion part) 20B and the reflection sheet 23 and diffused in the light guide member 20. The light is emitted from the first light emission surface 22A to the display article side. Further, in the region corresponding to the second light emitting surface 22B, the white light repeats reflection at the interface between the light guide member 20 and the surrounding air layer and travels upward, and from the second light emitting surface 22B to the article viewer side. Is emitted.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
According to the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) Since the emitted light from the first light emitting surface 22A is emitted to the display article side and the emitted light from the second light emitting surface 22B is emitted to the article viewer side, the article viewer side displays the light. The product B is visually recognized as if it is floating in the exhibition space 8. In this case, the area corresponding to the second light exit surface 22B is not subjected to dot printing, and the reflection sheet is not affixed. Therefore, the area near the lamp of the light guide member 20 is transparent. Through this region, the background of the light guide member 20 is visually recognized more clearly. Thereby, the novel display property of the article | item B for exhibition can be acquired, and the production effect appealing to the visual perception of an article | item viewer can be heightened.

(2) Since the display article B is held by the light guide member 20, the light emitting diode lamp 19 can be disposed below the light guide member 20. For this reason, it is not necessary to attach an exhibition article or wiring of an illumination element, which is conventionally required with respect to a sample table, a back plate, or the like forming the exhibition space 8, and the installation work of the exhibition part B and the wiring of the illumination element are eliminated. The work can be simplified.

(3) In order to illuminate the display part B with the illumination device 3 inside and to block light from the back (external) with the reflection sheet on the back side, another light emission is temporarily provided for decoration in the exhibition space 8 Even if light is emitted from the back side of the display article B using the element, good display illumination can be obtained without being affected by the light emission.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining an illumination device for an exhibit article according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 4, the same members as those in FIG. 3B are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the illumination device 41 shown in the second embodiment, the light guide member 20 is arranged such that the first light emitting surface 22A is in close contact with the light receiving surface b of the display article B. There are features.

  Therefore, below the light guide member 20, the element mounting board 16 on which the light emitting diode lamp 19 is mounted is disposed close to the article viewer side.

[Effect of the second embodiment]
According to the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (3) of the first embodiment.

  The illumination light emitted from the first light exit surface 22A does not leak from between the display article B and the light guide member 20, so that the amount of light for illuminating the display article B can be increased, and the light utilization efficiency Can be increased.

[Third embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an illumination device for an exhibit article according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.5 (a) is sectional drawing which shows the holding | maintenance state of the display article by the light guide member with a comparatively large vertical dimension. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view showing a holding state of the display article by the light guide member having a relatively small vertical dimension. In FIG. 5, the same or equivalent members as those in FIG. 3A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the lighting device 51 shown in the third embodiment is for display of a plurality of types (two types in the embodiment) having different sizes (vertical dimensions). It is characterized in that a light guide member 52 corresponding to the article B is provided.

  For this reason, on the back surface of the light guide member 52, a reflecting portion (diffusion portion) 52A arranged in parallel in the vertical and horizontal directions is provided by applying a dot printing process to the portion corresponding to the entire light emitting surface 22 with a white paint.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
According to the third embodiment described above, in addition to the effects (1) to (3) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  When exhibiting a plurality of types of display articles B having different sizes (vertical dimensions), the display article B can be selectively held by the common light guide member 20, and the cost can be reduced by reducing the number of parts. Cost reduction can be achieved. In this case, since the radiated light from each light-emitting diode lamp 19 is reflected by the diffusion portion 52A and the reflection sheet 23 and diffused in the light guide member 20, the reflected light (diffused light) is reflected on the light emitting surface 22 (first light Light is emitted in a uniform light distribution state from the light emission surface 22A and the second light emission surface 22B), and favorable display illumination can be selectively obtained for a plurality of types of display articles B.

  As mentioned above, although the illuminating device (vending machine) of the display article of this invention was demonstrated based on said embodiment, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, and does not deviate from the summary. The present invention can be implemented in various modes within the scope, and for example, the following modifications are possible.

(1) In each of the embodiments, the case where the reflection portions (diffusion portions) 20B and 52A are formed by performing dot printing processing with the white paint on the back surfaces of the light guide members 20 and 52 has been described. However, the reflective portion (diffusion portion) may be provided on the light guide member by, for example, embossing or etching. That is, in order for the illumination light introduced into the light guide member to be emitted from the first light exit surface 22A in a uniform light distribution state, a diffusion process is performed on at least a portion of the light guide member corresponding to the display article. It only has to be.

(2) In each embodiment, in order to radiate white light as illumination light from the light emitting diode lamp 19, yellow wavelength converted light is obtained by being excited by receiving radiation light (blue light) from the light emitting diode element. Although the case where the light emitting diode lamp has a phosphor layer to radiate has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and is excited by receiving radiated light (purple light: wavelength 370 to 390 nm) emitted from the light emitting diode element. Thus, a light emitting diode lamp having a phosphor layer that emits white excitation light may be used. Of course, a light emitting diode lamp having three types of light emitting diode elements of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) colors without using the phosphor layer may be used.

(3) In each embodiment, the case where the display article B is formed of a plastic square tube has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a paper cylinder. The material and shape can be appropriately changed according to the display article or the like.

It is a front view which shows the whole vending machine provided with the illuminating device of the articles | goods for exhibition which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole vending machine provided with the illuminating device of the article for exhibition which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing shown in order to demonstrate the illuminating device of the article for exhibition which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing shown in order to demonstrate the illuminating device of the article for exhibition which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing shown in order to demonstrate the illuminating device of the article for exhibition which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vending machine, 2 ... Vending machine main body, 3, 41, 51 ... Illuminating device, 4 ... Housing, 4A ... Box body, 4B ... Door body, 5 ... Article delivery unit, 6 ... Control unit, 7 ... Transparent Panel, 8 ... Exhibition space, 9 ... Sample stand, 10 ... Operation panel, 10A ... Push button for selection, 11 ... Display panel, 12 ... Bill insertion slot, 13 ... Coin insertion slot, 14 ... Change change outlet, 15 ... Goods payment Exit: 16 ... Return lever, 17 ... Indicator, 18 ... Door lock, 19 ... Light emitting diode lamp, 20, 52 ... Light guide member, 20A ... Holding part, 20B, 52A ... Reflecting part (diffusion part), 21 ... Element Mounting substrate, 22 ... light emitting surface, 22A ... first light emitting surface, 22B ... second light emitting surface, 23 ... reflective sheet, B ... exhibition article

Claims (8)

In an illumination device for an exhibition article provided with an illumination element for illuminating an exhibition article comprising a light transmissive member as an illumination target in an exhibition space,
A light guide member for holding the display article and guiding the illumination light from the illumination element to the display article side and the article viewer side;
The light guide member is provided with a light emitting surface including a first light emitting surface directed to a light receiving surface of the display article and a second light emitting surface exposed to the article viewer side. Lighting device for exhibition items.   The illumination device for an exhibition article according to claim 1, wherein the light guide member includes a holding unit that holds the exhibition article therein. The lighting element comprises a light emitting lamp for white light emission,
The illumination device for an exhibition article according to claim 1, wherein the light guide member is made of a transparent member.   The diffusion process for diffusing the illumination light from the said illumination element is performed in the site | part corresponding to the light-receiving surface of the said display article in the said light guide member at any one of Claims 1-3. Lighting device for exhibition items.   The illuminating device for display article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the illuminating element comprises a light emitting diode lamp. The light guide member is provided with a recess opening in the light introduction surface,
The illumination device for an exhibit article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the illumination element is disposed in the recess.   The display device illumination device according to claim 1, wherein the light guide member is disposed such that the first light emitting surface is in close contact with a light receiving surface of the display product. A vending machine main body having an internal space for displaying an exhibition article, and having a built-in article dispensing mechanism for dispensing the sale article corresponding to the exhibition article;
In the vending machine provided in the vending machine main body and provided with a lighting device for illuminating the display article,
A vending machine, wherein the lighting device is the lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.