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2 numerous cases of accessing a storage module15 of the merchandise, which is essential to ensure the proper functioning of the dispenser and guarantee the availability of the merchandise. Several prior art documents, such as patent applications EP4150593A4, US2612426A and US5261564A, as well as commercialized devices such as those found under the brands Giftify-VendingMachine or Kiosk-Alibaba (https: / / www.alibaba.com / product-detail / All-in-one-cash-Payment-Kiosk_1290468291.html?), describe vending machines equipped with such an arrangement. However, these designs have certain limitations and disadvantages, particularly with regard to the accessibility of the storage module. Indeed, when the vending machine is positioned against a wall or partition, access to the rear face becomes particularly restrictive.The operator in charge of filling must then lift or slide the machine to reach the storage module, which can pose several problems: Risk to the operator's physical integrity: Moving an automatic dispenser, often bulky and heavy, can lead to bodily injury, such as wounds, muscle pain, musculoskeletal disorders, or accidents related to improper handling. 25 Possible damage to the dispenser: Frequent or improper movement of the dispenser can cause damage, particularly to its internal components, electrical wiring, or external structure, thus reducing its lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. 30 Loss of instability: In case of incorrect handling, the dispenser may tip over, causing an additional risk BE2025 / 5075 3 for the operator and persons in the vicinity.• Reduced operational efficiency: The need to move the device for each refill results in a significant loss of time for the operator, which decreases productivity and increases operating costs. Aware of these problems, the applicant deemed it necessary to design a new automatic dispensing device to reduce these drawbacks while guaranteeing a safer, more efficient, and more ergonomic solution for refilling goods.Solution of the invention 15 The invention relates to an automatic dispenser comprising a base arranged to be placed on a floor and a shell connected to the base and having a front face and a rear face opposite to the front face, said front face comprising an interface arranged to allow a user to interact with said automatic dispenser in order to obtain merchandise through an opening, and said dispenser comprising a merchandise storage module accessible through the rear face of the shell, said dispenser being characterized in that the shell is connected to an axis of rotation to allow rotation of the shell relative to the base in such a way as to release access to the storage module located at the rear face. The advantage of the dispenser according to the invention is that it allows an operator to access the merchandise storage module and fill it without having to lift or slide the dispenser, which is often bulky and heavy.Indeed, the axis of rotation to which the casing is connected allows the BE2025 / 5075 4 casing to pivot, thus providing access to the storage module located on the rear face of the casing. The base placed on the floor offers sufficient stability to the dispenser and thus limits the risk of tipping that could endanger the operator and those nearby. 5 The dispenser base is preferably formed by a plate of a certain thickness and placed on a relatively flat surface for maximum stability. The base is, for example, a rectangular or circular plate placed on a flat surface. 10 For even greater stability, the base can be fixed to the floor on which it is placed by screwing, nailing, gluing, or any other means known to those skilled in the art for fixing a base to the floor. It may be useful to limit the angular travel of the rotation of the casing relative to the base for reasons of safety and practicality. Indeed, it is more functional for the operator if the casing of the dispenser is limited in its rotation until the desired position for filling the storage module with the merchandise.To achieve this, the distributor preferably includes stops, ideally two, located around the axis of rotation to limit the rotation to a predefined angular stroke. So that the rear face can position itself at the level of the front face and free access to the storage module, the angular stroke of the casing is preferably limited to approximately 180°, and the distributor therefore includes two stops spaced approximately 180° apart. Alternatively, the angular stroke can be adapted and optimized according to the environment in which the distributor is located. Automatic distributors, due to their significant weight, transmit significant loads from the casing to the base. Since the axis of rotation is designed primarily to transmit a rotary motion and support radial forces (perpendicular to its axis), it should ideally not not being solicited to resume a longitudinal load induced by the weight of the hull and the merchandise.Such a constraint could generate undesirable torque or premature wear of the shaft, thus compromising the reliability and lifespan of the automatic dispenser. In order to minimize the longitudinal loads transmitted to the axis of rotation, the shell can rest on the base via a low-friction support interface. This support interface allows the weight of the shell and the goods to be transferred directly to the base, thus avoiding any longitudinal stress on the shaft. It must be designed to offer a low coefficient of friction so as not to impede the rotation of the shell by the operator. This interface can consist of wheels, anti-friction pads, rollers, or even a sliding bearing, depending on the mechanical constraints and the permissible level of friction. According to this preferred arrangement, the axis of rotation serves exclusively for the rotation of the hull whose weight and that of the merchandise are transmitted to the oclevial ​​support interface.For reasons of safety and / or practicality, the automatic dispenser may include locking means arranged to lock the casing in a first angular position where the front face is accessible and a second angular position where the rear face is accessible. It is indeed desirable to be able to lock the casing in its normal operating position (first angular position) to prevent an individual from rotating it and accessing the storage module. Furthermore, BE2025 / 5075 6 the operator should ideally be able to lock the casing in its filling position (second angular position) to prevent free rotation during filling, which would complicate the operator's work. The locking means may include automatic locks, manual locks, or a combination of automatic and manual locks. Advantageously, the Locking means include notched locks that automatically lock the shell when it passes into the operating and / or filling position.In this particular case, the operator must manually unlock the casing to move it from its operating and / or filling position. According to an advantageous embodiment, the casing comprises a cylindrical tube in which the axis of rotation is housed. This axis is fixed to the base, so that the cylindrical tube and the casing rotate around the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is therefore fixed to the base and is preferably in a substantially vertical position to simplify the installation of the device. The cylindrical tube is fixed to the casing and is intended to rotate around the axis of rotation. To reduce friction between the cylindrical tube and the axis of rotation and to support radial loads, the dispenser preferably comprises ball bearings housed between the cylindrical tube and the axis of rotation. According to an alternative embodiment, the base comprises a cylindrical tube in which the axis of rotation is housed, which axis is fixed to the shell, so that the axis of rotation can rotate in the cylindrical tube fixed to the base.The cylindrical tube is therefore fixed to the base and is preferably BE2025 / 5075 7 in a substantially vertical position to simplify the installation of the device. The axis of rotation is fixed to the casing and is intended to rotate within the cylindrical tube. To reduce friction between the cylindrical tube and the axis of rotation and to support radial loads, the distributor preferably includes ball bearings housed between the cylindrical tube and the axis of rotation.Detailed description of the invention 10 The invention will now be explained in more detail, with the aid of the accompanying drawings, in which: Figures 1A and 1B illustrate respectively views of the 15 front and rear faces of a known automatic dispenser from the prior art; Figure 2 is a view of the rear face of the dispenser according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 is an enlarged view of Figure 2; 20 Figure 4 is another enlarged view of Figure 2; The vending machine according to the invention comprises the standard elements of a vending machine known from the prior art as illustrated in Figures 1A and 1B. Namely, it comprises a base arranged to be placed on a floor and a shell connected to the base and having a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, said front face comprising an interface arranged to allow an individual to interact with said vending machine in order to obtain merchandise through an opening.The dispenser according to the invention comprises among other things a storage module 15 of the goods accessible by the rear face 14 of the housing 1. Referring to figure 2, the dispenser according to the invention is characterized in that the housing 1 is connected to a rotation axis 3 to allow rotation of the housing 1 relative to the base 2 and to free access to the storage module 15 for an operator. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in

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