Article supply device and article supply device set

Abstract

To provide a highly convenient article supply device.SOLUTION: Provided is an article supply device 1 including: a main body part 10 including a front surface part 12, a rear surface part 13, and a bottom surface part 14; an operation part 4 which is provided on the front surface part 12 and which enables article supply operation; and a supply port part 9 which is provided in the front surface part 12 and through which an article in the device can be supplied. The main body part 10 is configured to hold the bottom surface part 14 in a floating state. For example, the main body part 10 is provided with a holding part 30 which can hold the main body part 10 in a state where the rear surface part 13 faces a front surface, a rear surface, or a side surface of a trunk of a human body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an article supply device and an article supply device set. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are various goods supplying devices (vending machines) for automatically selling goods. The goods supplying devices are provided with various functions for determining the price required to purchase a product. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses the configuration of a goods supplying device that operates a locking member when a legitimate coin is inserted, thereby controlling the operation to enable the purchase of a product. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-59114 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 relates to control related to the purchase of goods in a goods supply device. When this type of device is installed at a low position such as on the ground, a user needs to lower their posture to purchase a product (goods).

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an article supplying device that is more convenient for users than conventional devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is an item supply device that comprises a main body portion including a front portion, a back portion, and a bottom portion, an operation portion provided on the front portion that can operate the supply of items, and a supply port portion provided on the front portion that can supply items within the device, and the main body portion is configured to be able to hold the bottom portion in a floating state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly convenient article supply device can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an article supply device according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line XX in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a side view of the article supply device in a holding state, as viewed from the side. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the article supply device in a holding state, as seen from the rear side. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an operable state of the article supply device. [Figure 6] 10 is a side view showing another example of how to carry the article supply device on one's back. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another holding state of the article supply device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An article supplying device according to one aspect of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an article supplying device 1 of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line XX in FIG.

[0010] The article supplying device 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2 has a box-shaped main body 10 with a front face 12, a back face 13, a bottom face 14, and left and right side face 16. The device is capable of supplying articles P stored therein, i.e., articles P (merchandises) stored in spherical capsule cases containing toys, small parts, etc. The article supplying device 1 comprises an article storage section 20 capable of storing a plurality of articles P in a random arrangement, a supplying section 21 having a turntable 22 rotatably mounted on the bottom 20b of the article storage section 20 and capable of randomly selecting and supplying the articles P one by one, a locking section 41 that locks the supplying section 21 to prevent it from operating, and a control section 40 that can unlock the locking section 41 by inserting a coin C through the insertion slot 5.

[0011] In the unlocked state, the operating unit 4 on the front surface 12 side is rotated. This rotates the shaft 4a and gear train 4b of the operating unit 4, causing the turntable 22 to rotate via its rack gear 22g. The article P held in the holding hole 22h of the turntable 22 is rotated and transported, falls through the passage hole 20bh provided in the bottom 20b, and is supplied to the supply port 9 via the article passage 9a.

[0012] The article storage section 20 is configured to be detachable from the front surface 12 side of the main body section 10, and when replenishing the articles P, the work is performed in a state where it is removed from the main body section 10.

[0013] The goods supply device 1 has a front part 12 provided with an operation part 4 capable of supplying goods P, a supply port part 9 from which goods P are discharged, an insertion port 5 for inserting coins C, a return button 7, a coin return port 6, etc. The insertion port 5 has a coin insertion unit 8 disposed inside the insertion port 5, which functions as a payment part that drives a control part 40.

[0014] The main body 10 is provided with a holding part 30 on the back part 13 that can be held by the trunk of the human body. This holding part 30 is composed of, for example, a pair of left and right belt members, a first holding part 31 and a second holding part 32. By hanging both holding parts 31, 32 over both shoulders, the main body 10 can be carried on the back with the bottom part 14 raised.

[0015] The first holding portion 31 and the second holding portion 32 each have an upper end 30a attached to a pair of upper end attachment portions 34 with a predetermined gap between them in the left-right direction. Meanwhile, the lower end 30b is attached to a lower end attachment portion 35 provided on the lower end of the back portion 13. The upper and lower end attachment portions 34, 35 provided on the back portion 13 are disposed at positions on the back portion 13 close to the top surface portion 15 and close to the bottom surface portion 14. That is, the upper and lower end attachment portions 34, 35 are provided at corners of the back portion 13. The first holding portion 31 and the second holding portion 32 are made of a soft material, such as cloth, and are configured so that the main body portion 10 and each holding portion 31, 32 form a ring. In this way, the two holding portions 30 are used to carry the main body portion 10 in a backpack-like configuration that maximizes the area of ​​the back portion 13, allowing the main body portion 10 to be carried stably.

[0016] A cushioning material 36 of an appropriate thickness is provided on the back portion 13 so as to cover substantially the entirety or a portion of the back portion 13. In this embodiment, a single cushioning material 36 having a vertically elongated rectangular parallelepiped shape is provided (see FIG. 7). The cushioning material 36 prevents the main body portion 10, which is made of a hard synthetic resin, from directly contacting the back. The cushioning material 36 is also made of a relatively thick, elastic material. Therefore, when the main body portion 10 is carried on the back, the weight of the main body portion 10 allows the surface shape to deform to fit the shape of the back. The surface of the cushioning material 36 is also provided with an uneven surface 36a. This ensures a non-slip surface against the back, good contact with the back, and breathability.

[0017] The first holding portion 31 and the second holding portion 32 are provided with length adjustment portions 33 that can change the lengths of the first holding portion 31 and the second holding portion 32 in the attached state.

[0018] Fig. 3 is a side view of the article supply device 1 in a holding state, as seen from the side. Fig. 4 is a rear view of the article supply device 1 in a holding state, as seen from the rear.

[0019] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, by using the holding unit 30 to carry the item supply device 1 on one's back, the item supply device 1 can be freely moved without being fixed to one place. For example, a mobile item supply device 1 can be provided at an event venue or the like by carrying it on one's back as shown in the figures. When a user in the venue wants to purchase an item P that can be supplied by the item supply device 1, they call out to the salesperson H carrying the item supply device 1 and ask him to stop. Then, the user approaches the item supply device 1 from behind the salesperson H, inserts a coin into the insertion slot 5, operates the operation unit 4, and can remove the item P from the supply port 9.

[0020] After taking out the item P, the user opens, for example, a capsule case serving as a container and takes out the product inside. At this time, if the capsule case is no longer needed, it can be collected, for example, by a collection unit 70. The collection unit 70 is configured, for example, with a bag body 71 having an opening 72 at one end and an attachment unit 73 provided on it. The attachment unit 73 can then be attached to a hook unit 10f provided on the side of the main body 10 or by a salesperson H, thereby enabling the collection unit 70 to be installed close to the main body 10.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of the article supply device 1 in an operable state. In the state shown in FIG. 5, when a user U operates the item supply device 1, the bottom surface 14 of the main body 10 is supported by a table-like support device 60. This support device 60 is configured, for example, with a lower flat surface 61 that contacts the floor and an upper flat mounting portion 62 connected by a single support shaft 63. The flat mounting portion 62 is configured to be approximately the same size as or slightly larger than the bottom surface 14 of the main body 10. The lower flat surface 61 is also configured from a relatively thin plate member to prevent a step from being formed between the bottom surface and the floor. This configuration of the support device 60 allows a salesperson H carrying the item supply device 1 on his / her back to easily place the bottom surface 14 of the main body 10 on the flat mounting portion 62 while carrying the item supply device 1, as shown in FIG. 5. Furthermore, operability can be improved when a user approaches the item supply device 1 as shown in FIG. 5. Since the bottom surface 14 is configured as a flat surface, it can be stably placed on the flat mounting portion 62.

[0022] The support device 60 may be placed in multiple locations at the event venue, but if it is constructed as a lightweight aluminum member, for example, it can be carried by the salesperson. The support shaft 63 may also be configured to have an adjustable length. In this case, the height can be adjusted to suit the height of the user U, and the positions of the insertion slot 5, operation unit 4, supply port 9, etc. can be set to positions that are easy for the user U to operate. Furthermore, when the main body 10 of the item supply device 1 is worn on the user U's back, the top surface 15 of the item supply device 1 is positioned lower than the back of the head of the salesperson H holding the main body 10. This allows the salesperson H to check the status of the user U's operation.

[0023] In the goods supply device 1, goods P are replenished when the goods P to be sold are depleted or are running low. When replenishing goods, the goods storage section 20 is removed from the main body section 10, but this can also be done by another worker while the salesperson H is still carrying it on his back, making the work extremely easy.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a side view showing another example of how to carry the article supply device 1 on one's back. 6 is worn so that the front part 12 of the device faces the side of the salesperson H holding it. In this case, the attachment positions of the holding part 30 are configured to be attached to the lower end side of the side part 16 and the upper part 15, for example. In this case, since the front part 12 faces the side of the salesperson H, it is easy to communicate with the user U, and the operation status is easy to see and understand.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another holding state of the article supply device 1. In the article supply device 1 shown in FIG. 7 , for example, a pair of left and right mounting holes 13h are provided on the rear portion 13 near the upper portion of the rear portion 13. Mounting pins 81 corresponding to the mounting holes 13h are protruding from the wall portion 80 at the installation location. For example, the main body portion 10 can be securely fixed to the wall portion 80 by inserting the mounting pins 81 into the mounting holes 13h and shifting them downward. The rear portion 13 may also be provided with a cushioning material 36 and upper and lower mounting portions 34 and 35 for the holding portion 30. An article supply device 1 equipped with the main body portion 10 configured in this manner can be used in either a wall-mounted or backpack-type configuration. In the example configuration shown in FIG. 7 , a belt connecting the two upper mounting portions 34 provided at the upper end of the rear portion 13 can be provided, and the belt can be hooked onto a nail or the like attached to the wall portion 80, thereby realizing wall installation.

[0026] As described above, in the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10 of the article supply device 1 is configured to be able to hold the bottom part 14 in a floating state, thereby providing a highly versatile article supply device 1 that can be installed anywhere. Furthermore, when a tall person purchases an item, they can purchase the item in a comfortable position.

[0027] Furthermore, in the present embodiment of the item supply device 1, the main body 10 is provided with a holding portion 30 that can hold the main body 10 with the back portion 13 facing the front, back, or side of the torso of the human body, making it portable.

[0028] Furthermore, in the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, the back surface portion 13 is provided with a cushioning material 36, which makes the device soft to the touch with the body and makes it easy to carry.

[0029] Furthermore, the cushion material 36 has an uneven surface 36a on its surface, which allows for good contact with the body and makes it easier to hold the article supply device 1.

[0030] In the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, a belt-like holding part 30 is provided that allows the back part 13 or the side part 16 to come into contact with the body, and the main body part 10 can be worn on the back, for example, so that a person can maintain a firm hold of the article supply device 1. As a result, while holding the article supply device 1, the person can insert coins and operate the operating part 4, and can also take out products from the supply opening part 9.

[0031] Furthermore, in the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, the holding unit 30 is configured in a backpack shape with a right belt portion and a left belt portion made of a flexible soft material arranged at a predetermined distance, so that the main body unit 10 can be securely held on the back. Furthermore, the left and right belt portions are configured to be adjustable in length, so that the item can be held more securely according to the body shape of the person holding it.

[0032] In this embodiment of the item supply device 1, when the item supply device 1 is worn on the back, the main body 10 is held at a position lower than the head of the person holding it, so that the user U can visually grasp the operating status when operating it.

[0033] In the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, the article storage section 20 is provided so as to be detachable from the front section 12 side, so that articles P can be replenished while the device is still being carried on the person's back.

[0034] In the article supply device 1 of this embodiment, if the bottom surface 14 of the main body 10 is configured as a flat surface, it can be stably installed when placed on a substantially horizontally installed mounting section. Also, if the back surface 13 is configured as a flat surface and is provided with an attachment structure, it can be attached and held to, for example, a wall surface.

[0035] In this embodiment of the item supply device 1, the collection section 70 is configured to be able to be held in a position close to the main body section 10, thereby enabling quick collection of containers such as capsule cases for the item P and improving usability for the user U.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the back portion 13 is worn on the back of the torso of the human body, but this is not limited to this configuration and the device may be held in front of the human body. It may also be held on the side of the human body in a shoulder-type configuration.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the upper end mounting portion 34 and the lower end mounting portion 35 of the holding portion 30 are provided on the back surface portion 13, but this is not limited to the back surface portion 13, and the upper end mounting portion 34 and the lower end mounting portion 35 may also be provided on, for example, the bottom surface portion 14, the top surface portion 15, and the side surface portion 16.

[0038] Furthermore, although the support device 60 in the above embodiment is configured as a table, it is not limited to this and may be, for example, a two-rod-shaped object like a walking stick held in the hands of a salesperson carrying the goods supply device 1 on their back, or may be configured to be engaged with the bottom surface 14 of the main body 10 to support the main body 10.

[0039] Furthermore, although the article supply device 1 in the above embodiment supplies articles P in a spherical capsule case, the present invention is not limited to this and may be, for example, a flat-type article supply device.

[0040] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0041] (1) An article supply device, a body portion including a front portion, a back portion, and a bottom portion; an operation unit provided on the front surface and capable of supplying articles; a supply port portion provided on the front portion and capable of supplying the article within the device; Equipped with The article supply device is configured so that the main body can hold the bottom surface in a floating state.

[0042] (2) The article supply device according to (1), The article supply device has a holding portion on the main body portion that is capable of holding the main body portion with the back portion facing the front, back, or side of the trunk of a human body.

[0043] (3) The article supply device according to (2), The article supply device, wherein the back portion includes a cushioning material.

[0044] (4) (3) The article supply device according to the present invention, In the article supply device, the cushion material has an uneven surface.

[0045] (5) The article supply device according to any one of (2) to (4), The article supply device, wherein one end and the other end of the holding portion are attached to different positions on the back portion.

[0046] (6) (5) The article supply device according to the present invention, The main body portion includes a top surface portion, The holding portion has one end attached to the top surface or near the top surface, and the other end attached to the bottom surface or near the bottom surface.

[0047] (7) The article supply device according to (4) or (5), The main body portion includes a side portion, The holding portion has the one end and the other end attached to different positions on the side surface.

[0048] (8) An article supply device according to any one of (2) to (7), The article supply device, wherein the holding section includes a first holding section and a second holding section, and the first holding section and the second holding section are provided at a fixed distance from each other.

[0049] (9) (8) The article supply device according to The article supply device, wherein the first holding section and the second holding section are each configured so that the length of the long side can be changed.

[0050] (10) The article supply device according to (8) or (9), The article supply device, wherein the first holding portion and the second holding portion each form a loop between themselves and the back portion, and the length of the loop is changeable.

[0051] (11) An article supply device according to any one of (8) to (10), The article supply device, wherein the main body is made of a hard material, and the first holding portion and the second holding portion are made of a soft material.

[0052] (12) The article supply device according to (11), The article supplying device, wherein the soft member is a fabric member.

[0053] (13) An article supply device according to any one of (2) to (12), The article supply device is configured such that, when the main body is being held, the upper surface thereof is positioned lower than the back of the head of the person holding the main body.

[0054] (14) An article supply device according to any one of (2) to (13), The article supply device, wherein the main body and the holding portion form a backpack shape.

[0055] (15) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (14), The article supply device is configured such that the position of the supply port can be changed while the main body is being held.

[0056] (16) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (15), The article supply device, wherein the operating unit is configured to be operable while the main body is being held.

[0057] (17) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (16), The main body includes a detachable article storage section, The article supply device is configured such that the article storage section is capable of changing the storage position of the stored article while holding the main body section.

[0058] (18) The article supply device according to (17), The article supply device is configured so that the article storage section is detachable while holding the main body section.

[0059] (19) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (18), The main body has a payment unit provided on the front surface, The price settlement unit is configured to be able to settle the price while holding the main body unit, in the item supply device.

[0060] (20) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (19), The supply port portion is configured to be able to remove the supplied article while holding the main body portion.

[0061] (twenty one) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (20), The article supply device, wherein at least the bottom surface of the main body is flat.

[0062] (twenty two) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (21), a support device capable of supporting the article supply device, The support device is configured to contact and support an outer surface of the main body.

[0063] (twenty three) An article supply device according to any one of (1) to (21), a recovery unit capable of recovering the containers of the articles supplied from the article supply device; Equipped with The item supplying device set, wherein the recovery unit is configured to hold the container of the supplied item in a position close to the main body unit so as to be able to recover the container. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1 Goods supply device 4 Control section 9 Supply port 10 Main body 12 Front part 13 Back section 14 Bottom part 15 Top part 16 Side part 20 Item storage section 30 Holding part 30a One end 30b Other end 31 1st holding part 32 Second holding part 36 Cushioning material 36a Uneven surface 60 Support device 70 Recovery Department

Claims

1. An article supply device, a body portion including a front portion, a back portion, and a bottom portion; an operation unit provided on the front surface and capable of supplying articles; a supply port provided on the front surface and capable of supplying the articles within the device; Equipped with The main body is configured to be able to hold the bottom surface in a floating state.

2. The article supply device according to claim 1, The main body is provided with a holding portion that can hold the main body with the back portion facing the front, back, or side of a human torso.

3. The article supply device according to claim 2, The article supply device, wherein the back portion includes a cushioning material.

4. The article supply device according to claim 3, The cushioning material has an uneven surface.

5. The article supply device according to claim 4, An article supply device, wherein one end and the other end of the holding portion are attached to different positions on the back portion.

6. The article supply device according to claim 5, the main body portion includes a top surface portion; The holding portion has one end attached to the top surface portion or near the top surface portion, and the other end attached to the bottom surface portion or near the bottom surface portion.

7. The article supply device according to claim 5, the main body portion includes a side portion; An article supply device, wherein the one end and the other end of the holding portion are attached to different positions on the side portion.

8. The article supply device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, An article supply device, wherein the holding section includes a first holding section and a second holding section, and the first holding section and the second holding section are provided at a fixed distance from each other.

9. The article supply device according to claim 8, An article supply device, wherein the first holding section and the second holding section are each configured so that the length of the long side can be changed.

10. The article supply device according to claim 9, An article supply device, wherein the first holding portion and the second holding portion each form a loop between themselves and the back portion, and the length of the loop is changeable.

11. The article supply device according to claim 10, An article supply device, wherein the main body is made of a hard material, and the first holding portion and the second holding portion are made of a soft material.

12. The article supply device according to claim 11, The article supplying device, wherein the soft member is a fabric member.

13. The article supply device according to claim 12, The main body is configured such that, when held, its upper surface is positioned lower than the back of the head of the person holding the main body.

14. The article supply device according to claim 13, The article supply device, wherein the main body and the holding part form a backpack shape.

15. 15. The article supply device according to claim 14, The operating unit is configured to be operable while the main body is being held.

16. 16. The article supply device according to claim 15, The article supply device is configured such that the position of the supply port can be changed while the main body is being held.

17. 17. The article supply device according to claim 16, The main body includes a detachable article storage section, The article supply device is configured such that the article storage section can change the storage position of the stored article while holding the main body section.

18. 18. The article supply device according to claim 17, The article supply device is configured so that the article storage section is detachable while holding the main body section.

19. 19. The article supply device according to claim 18, The main body has a payment unit on the front surface, The price settlement unit is configured to be able to settle the price while holding the main body unit.

20. 20. The article supply device according to claim 19, The supply port portion is configured to be able to remove the supplied item while holding the main body portion.

21. 21. The article supply device according to claim 20, The article supply device, wherein at least the bottom surface of the main body is flat.

22. An article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; a support device capable of supporting the article supply device, The support device is configured to contact and support an outer surface of the main body.

23. An article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; a recovery unit capable of recovering the containers of the articles supplied from the article supply device; Equipped with The recovery unit is configured to hold the container of the supplied item in a position close to the main body unit so that the container can be recovered.

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