Hygiene product supply device

Abstract

To provide a more convenient hygiene product dispensing device that can appropriately dispense one hygiene product at a time. [Solution] The hygiene product dispensing device comprises a housing for stacking and storing multiple hygiene products, an opening for dispensing the hygiene products located at the bottom of the front of the housing, and a shutter for opening and closing the opening. When the shutter is opened, one hygiene product located at the bottom of the housing is exposed through the opening, while hygiene products located above the one at the bottom are not exposed through the opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology of a hygiene product providing device for providing hygiene products such as sanitary products.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a hygiene product providing device for providing hygiene products such as sanitary products has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a dispenser for providing hygiene products to a user, which includes a storage unit for storing the hygiene products, a discharge unit for discharging the hygiene products stored in the storage unit from the storage unit, and a control unit for operating the discharge unit to discharge the hygiene products when there is a request from the user for providing the hygiene products and the request is valid.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a more convenient hygiene product providing device that can appropriately provide one hygiene product.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A hygiene product dispensing device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a housing for stacking and storing a plurality of hygiene products, an opening for dispensing the hygiene products located at the lower part of the front of the housing, and a shutter for opening and closing the opening. When the shutter is opened, the hygiene product dispensing device exposes one hygiene product located at the bottom of the housing through the opening, while preventing hygiene products located above the bottom-most hygiene product from being exposed through the opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a sanitary product dispensing device can appropriately dispense a single sanitary product. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] A perspective view showing the external configuration of a hygiene product dispensing device according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a front view of the hygiene product dispensing device. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the shutter of the sanitary supplies dispensing device in the open position. [Figure 4] Figure 2 is a front view showing the shutter of the sanitary product dispensing device in the open position. [Figure 5] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the sanitary product dispensing device with the front component removed. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the partition members and the area around the base plate provided in the sanitary product dispensing device. [Figure 7] This is a side view showing the configuration of the partition members and the area around the bottom plate when thin sanitary products are stored inside. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the partition members and the area around the bottom plate when thin sanitary products are stored inside. [Figure 9] This is a side view showing the configuration of the partition members and the area around the bottom plate when thick sanitary products are stored inside. [Figure 10]This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the partition members and the area around the bottom plate when thick sanitary products are stored inside. [Figure 11] This is a side view illustrating the operation of the shutter and partition when a thin sanitary product is stored inside. [Figure 12] This is a side view illustrating the operation of the shutter and partition when a thin sanitary product is stored inside. [Figure 13] This is a side view illustrating the operation of the shutter and partition when a thin sanitary product is stored inside. [Figure 14] This is a side view illustrating the operation of the shutter and partition when a thin sanitary product is stored inside. [Figure 15] This is a perspective view showing the operating mechanism when the shutter and partition members are in the state shown in Figure 7. [Figure 16] This is a perspective view showing the operating mechanism when the shutter and partition members are in the state shown in Figure 11. [Figure 17] This is a perspective view showing the operating mechanism when the shutter and partition members are in the state shown in Figure 12. [Figure 18] This is a perspective view showing the operating mechanism when the shutter and partition members are in the state shown in Figure 13. [Figure 19] This is a perspective view showing the operating mechanism when the shutter and partition members are in the state shown in Figure 14. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions of them will not be repeated.

[0009] In this embodiment, for example, a sanitary product providing device for providing sanitary products such as sanitary articles, paper diapers, tissue paper, etc. will be described. More specifically, a sanitary product providing device 1 suitable for providing a sanitary article, which is an example of a sanitary product, will be described. The sanitary product providing device 1 is installed, for example, in a private room of a dressing room or near a washbasin in a facility used by an unspecified number of people (such as a public facility, a restaurant, a shopping center, a hotel, a station, etc.), and can provide sanitary articles to the users of the dressing room.

[0010] (Overall Configuration of the Sanitary Product Providing Device) First, the overall configuration of the sanitary product providing device 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the providing device 1) according to this embodiment will be described. FIGS. 1 to 4 show the appearance of the providing device 1. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the state where the shutter 55 of the take-out port 21 of the sanitary article is closed. FIGS. 3 and 4 show the state where the shutter 55 of the take-out port 21 is open. FIG. 5 shows the internal configuration of the housing 50 with the front member 51 removed. FIG. 6 shows the partition member 31, the bottom plate 41 provided inside the providing device 1, and the configuration around them.

[0011] The outer shape of the providing device 1 is mainly formed by a housing 50 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing 50 has a front surface portion 50a, an upper surface portion 50b, side surface portions 50c, a back surface portion 50d, and a bottom surface portion 50e. In this embodiment, the front surface portion 50a is formed by a front member 51, and the back surface portion is formed by a back member (not shown). The front member 51 and the back member are configured to be removable from the main body portion of the housing 50 that forms the upper surface portion 50b, the left side surface portion 50c, and the right side surface portion 50c, etc.

[0012] Inside the housing 50, a plurality of sanitary articles 9O, 9O,... are accommodated in a stacked state (see FIG. 5). The providing device 1 according to this embodiment can provide sanitary articles of different sizes, but it is preferable that the sizes of the plurality of sanitary articles accommodated in the housing 5O at one time are the same.

[0013] A dispensing opening 21 for sanitary products 90 is provided at the lower part of the front portion 50a of the housing 50. The dispensing opening 21 is formed by opening a part of the front member 51.

[0014] Here, the lower part of the front portion 50a refers to the area below the center of the housing 50 in the height direction. For example, it is preferable that the dispensing opening 21 is located within 20 cm from the bottom portion 50e of the housing 50. Furthermore, the dispensing opening 21 is positioned to correspond to the location of the lowest sanitary product 90a among the multiple sanitary products 90 housed inside the housing 50.

[0015] A partition member (plate-shaped member) 31 is provided behind the front member 51 inside the housing 50 (see Figure 5). The partition member 31 is located above the dispensing opening 21. When the shutter 55 is opened, the partition member 31 is inserted from the front between one sanitary product 90a located at the bottom of the housing 50 and the second sanitary product from the bottom. This allows the sanitary product 90 located at the bottom of the housing 50 to be exposed from the dispensing opening, while preventing the sanitary products 90 located above the bottom sanitary product 90 from being exposed from the dispensing opening 21 (see Figure 4, etc.).

[0016] As shown in Figure 4, when the shutter 55 is open, the second sanitary product 90 from the bottom, and several sanitary products 90 located above it, are hidden by the partition member 31. Furthermore, the sanitary products 90 located higher up within the housing 50 are above the opening of the dispensing opening 21 and are therefore shielded by the front member 51 of the housing 50. This allows the user to take out only one sanitary product 90 that is exposed from the dispensing opening 21, while preventing them from touching the other sanitary products 90 located within the housing 50.

[0017] The dispensing opening 21 is provided with a shutter 55 that shields the dispensing opening 21. The shutter 55 is configured to be movable vertically by a motor 61 provided in the dispensing device 1. For example, the shutter 55 moves vertically in response to the detection result of a human presence sensor (not shown) located near the dispensing opening 21, thereby opening and closing the dispensing opening 21.

[0018] Incidentally, hygiene products such as sanitary napkins and disposable diapers vary considerably in size (e.g., thickness, length, and width) depending on the manufacturer and product. For example, the thickness of sanitary napkins varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer and from product to product, depending on their intended use and lifespan. If it becomes possible to provide multiple types of sanitary napkins with different thicknesses, the convenience of the dispensing device 1 will be improved.

[0019] The supplying device 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with a base plate 41 and a rear support member 45 having the following configuration, making it possible to supply sanitary products of different sizes.

[0020] The housing 50 is provided with a base plate 41 on which the sanitary napkin 90 is placed. The base plate 41 is configured to be vertically movable to accommodate the size of the sanitary napkin 90 (specifically, the thickness of the sanitary napkin 90) (see arrow A in Figure 6).

[0021] Furthermore, a rear support member 45 is provided at the rear of the housing 50 to support the sanitary products 90 housed within the housing 50. The rear support member 45 extends vertically at the rear of the housing 50. In this embodiment, the front-to-back position of this rear support member 45 is configured to be movable (see arrow B in Figure 6).

[0022] By providing a vertically movable base plate 41 and a rear support member 45 that can move back and forth, the dispensing device 1 can accommodate the dispensing of sanitary products of various sizes. For example, by providing a vertically movable base plate 41, the base plate 41 can be set to an appropriate height according to the thickness of the sanitary products 90 housed in the housing 50. Also, for example, by providing a rear support member 45 that can move back and forth, the rear support member 45 can be positioned appropriately according to the length (depth) of the sanitary products 90 housed in the housing 50.

[0023] In one example, the vertical position (height) of the base plate 41 is changed manually. To manually change the height of the base plate 41, for example, the height of the base plate 41 can be adjusted by fixing the base plate 41 to the base using height-adjustable screws. In another example, the height of the base plate 41 can be changed automatically using a motor or the like.

[0024] In one example, the front-to-back position of the rear support member 45 is changed manually. In another example, the position of the rear support member 45 can be changed automatically using a motor or the like.

[0025] When manually changing the positions of the base plate 41 and rear support member 45, the positions of the base plate 41 and rear support member 45 can be predetermined for each type of sanitary product. When the type of sanitary product to be stored in the housing 50 is determined, the operator can move the base plate 41 and rear support member 45 to the predetermined positions. Then, with the base plate 41 and rear support member 45 in their predetermined positions, multiple units of the selected type of sanitary product can be placed inside the housing 50.

[0026] When a user wants to take out a sanitary napkin 90 from the dispensing device 1, the user simply needs to hold their hand near the dispensing opening 21. This causes a motion sensor built into the dispensing device 1 to detect the user's hand, and the control unit (not shown) inside the dispensing device 1 operates the motor 61 to move the shutter 55 downward. This opens the dispensing opening 21, exposing the sanitary napkin 90 located at the bottom of the housing 50 (see Figure 3, etc.).

[0027] When the shutter 55 opens, the user can remove one sanitary product from the dispensing device 1 by pulling the sanitary product 90 exposed from the dispensing opening 21 towards them. Once the removal of the sanitary product 90 is complete, the control unit operates the motor 61 again to move the shutter 55 upward.

[0028] (Internal configuration of the provided device) Next, the configuration of the dispensing device 1, which allows only one sanitary product 90 to be dispensed from the dispensing opening 21, will be described. Figures 7 and 8 show the internal configuration of the dispensing device 1 when a thinner sanitary product 190 (for example, a sanitary product with a thickness of less than 1 cm) is stored inside. Figures 9 and 10 show the internal configuration of the dispensing device 1 when a thicker sanitary product 290 (for example, a sanitary product with a thickness greater than 1 cm) is stored inside.

[0029] The housing 50 of the supply device 1 is equipped with a partition member 31, a bottom plate 41, a rear support member 45, a motor 61, a cam 62, a shutter connecting member 63, and a partition connecting member 64, among other things.

[0030] The partition member 31 is located above the dispensing opening 21. The partition member 31 has a plate-shaped main body portion, a bearing portion 31a for the pivot shaft, and a connecting portion 31b for the cam.

[0031] The bearing portions 31a and 31a are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the partition member 31, respectively. The bearing portions 31a serve as bearings for the pivot shaft that rotates the partition member 31. The pivot shaft is provided, for example, on the inner wall of the side portion 50c of the housing 50. This pivot shaft is configured to move vertically along the inner wall of the housing 50 in accordance with the operation of the cam 62.

[0032] The connecting portions 31b and 31b are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower end of the partition member 31, respectively. The connecting portions 31b pivotally support the partition connecting member 64, which connects the partition member 31 and the cam 62.

[0033] The base plate 41 supports multiple stacked sanitary products 90. As described above, the base plate 41 is configured to be movable vertically according to the thickness of the sanitary products 90 housed in the housing 50.

[0034] When a sanitary napkin 190 with a smaller thickness is placed inside the housing 50, the bottom plate 41 is positioned higher (see Figure 7). Conversely, when a sanitary napkin 290 with a larger thickness is placed inside the housing 50, the bottom plate 41 is positioned lower (see Figure 9).

[0035] The rear support member 45 extends vertically at the rear of the housing 50. As described above, the rear support member 45 is configured to be movable in the front-to-back direction according to the front-to-back length (depth dimension) of the sanitary products 90 housed in the housing 50.

[0036] When a sanitary product 90 with a smaller depth dimension is housed in the housing 50, the rear support member 45 is positioned relatively towards the front. When a sanitary product 90 with a larger depth dimension is housed in the housing 50, the rear support member 45 is positioned further towards the rear (for example, near the rear portion 50d of the housing 50).

[0037] The motor 61 is located at the bottom of the housing 50. In this embodiment, the motor 61 is positioned so that its rotation axis extends vertically and rotates along the horizontal plane.

[0038] The cam 62 is positioned on top of the motor 61 and connected to the motor 61's rotation axis. In this embodiment, the cam 62 has a plate-like shape and is positioned along a horizontal plane. As a result, the plate-shaped cam 62 rotates along the horizontal plane in accordance with the rotation of the motor 61.

[0039] The shutter connecting member 63 is a member that connects the shutter 55 and the cam 62. In this embodiment, the shutter connecting member 63 is connected to the lower end of the shutter 55. The presence of the shutter connecting member 63 allows the shutter 55 to move vertically in accordance with the rotational movement of the cam 62.

[0040] The partition connecting member 64 is a member that connects the partition member 31 and the cam 62. In this embodiment, the partition connecting member 64 is connected to a connecting portion 31b provided at the lower end of the partition member 31. The presence of the partition connecting member 64 allows the partition member 31 to be moved in the front-rear direction in accordance with the rotational movement of the cam 62.

[0041] (Operation of shutters and partition members) Next, the operation of the shutter 55 and partition member 31 inside the dispensing device 1 will be explained. Here, the operation will be explained using the example of when a thin sanitary napkin 190 is stored inside the dispensing device 1.

[0042] Figures 7 and 11 to 14 sequentially show the operation of each component within the dispensing device 1 from the bottom sanitary napkin 190a inside the housing 50 to the dispensing opening 21, until the sanitary napkin 190b above it is ready for dispensing (standby).

[0043] Figures 15 to 19 show the positions of the operating mechanisms, such as the cam 62, when the supply device 1 is in the state shown in Figure 7 and Figures 11 to 14, respectively.

[0044] Figure 7 shows the state before the dispensing device 1 begins dispensing the sanitary products 190. In this state, the shutter 55 is positioned upward, closing the dispensing opening 21, and the partition member 31 is positioned in front of the lower sanitary products (e.g., sanitary products 190a, 190b, etc.) among the stacked sanitary products 190. The folded portion 32 of the partition member 31 is positioned so that its tip is located between sanitary products 190a and 190b. In other words, the height of the bottom plate 41 is preset to be in this state.

[0045] At this time, the cam 62 is in the state shown in Figure 15. This state is considered the fixed position of the cam 62.

[0046] Subsequently, when a user who desires sanitary products places their hand near the dispensing opening 21 of the dispensing device 1, the motion sensor detects the user's hand, and the control unit (not shown) inside the dispensing device 1 operates the motor 61. As a result, the cam 62 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 15. As the cam 62 rotates in the direction shown in Figure 15, the shutter 55 moves downward (see arrow A in Figure 7), and the connecting portion 31b of the partition member 31 moves backward (see arrow B in Figure 7).

[0047] Figures 11 and 16 show the shutter 55 in the partially open position. As the cam 62 rotates further in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 16, the shutter 55 moves further downward (see arrow A in Figure 11).

[0048] Furthermore, as the partition connecting member 64 moves further rearward, the connecting portion 31b of the partition member 31 also moves rearward (see arrow b1 in Figure 11). At this time, the pivot shaft inserted into the bearing portion 31a moves downward along the groove provided in the inner wall of the side portion 50c of the housing 50 (see arrow b2 in Figure 11). As a result, the pivot shaft inserted into the bearing portion 31a rotates to the rearward side while moving downward.

[0049] As the partition member 31 operates as described above, the folded portion 32 located at the lower end of the partition member 31 is inserted between the sanitary napkins 190a and 190b. When the rotation of the cam 62 continues to progress to the state shown in Figure 17, the shutter 55 opens completely. The positions of the shutter 55 and the partition member 31 at this time are shown in Figure 12.

[0050] As shown in Figure 12, when the shutter 55 is fully open, most of the partition member 31 is inserted between the sanitary products 190a and 190b. As a result, the sanitary product 190a, which is located at the bottom, is exposed from the dispensing opening 21 and can be taken out by the user. On the other hand, the sanitary product 190b, which is located one step above 190a, is hidden by the partition member 31 and is not exposed from the dispensing opening 21 (see Figure 4).

[0051] Subsequently, when the user removes the sanitary napkin 190a from the dispensing device 1, the control unit within the dispensing device 1 operates the motor 61 again, rotating it in the opposite direction. As a result, the cam 62 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 18. The reverse rotation of the motor 61 here may be initiated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the shutter 55 opened, or it may be initiated when the sensor detects that the sanitary napkin 190a has been completely removed.

[0052] When the cam 62 rotates in the direction of the arrow in Figure 18, the shutter 55 moves upward (i.e., in the direction that closes the outlet 21) (see arrow A in Figure 13).

[0053] Furthermore, when the cam 62 rotates in the direction of the arrow in Figure 18, the connecting portion 31b of the partition member 31 moves forward (see arrow b1 in Figure 13). At this time, the pivot shaft inserted into the bearing portion 31a moves upward along the groove provided in the inner wall of the side portion 50c of the housing 50 (see arrow b2 in Figure 13). As a result, the pivot shaft inserted into the bearing portion 31a moves upward while rotating forward.

[0054] Subsequently, the cam 62 goes through the state shown in Figure 19 and returns to the fixed position shown in Figure 15. As a result, the dispensing opening 21 is completely closed by the shutter 55. Then, the partition member 31 that was inserted under the sanitary napkin 190b is pulled out, and the sanitary napkin 190b, which was previously positioned one above the sanitary napkin 190a, falls onto the upper surface of the bottom plate 41 (see Figure 14).

[0055] Subsequently, the sanitary napkin 190b is positioned in the location of the sanitary napkin 190a shown in Figure 7, and the motor 61 stops operating. In this state, the system prepares to provide the sanitary napkin 190 to the next user.

[0056] As described above, in the dispensing device 1 according to this embodiment, the partition member 31 moves backward while lowering when the shutter 55 opens, and is inserted between the sanitary napkins 190a and 190b. As a result, the sanitary napkin 190a, which is located at the bottom, is exposed from the dispensing opening 21 and can be taken out by the user, while the other sanitary napkins 190 are hidden by the partition member 31 and cannot be taken out from the dispensing opening 21.

[0057] Furthermore, in the serving device 1 according to this embodiment, the folded portion 32 is provided, which allows for more reliable insertion of the partition member 31 between the sanitary napkin 190a and the sanitary napkin 190b.

[0058] The above description explains the operation of the shutter 55 and partition member 31 when providing thin sanitary products 190, but even when thick sanitary products 290 are contained in the dispensing device 1, the shutter 55 and partition member 31 operate in generally the same manner as described above.

[0059] When a thick sanitary napkin 290 is stored in the dispensing device 1, the positions of the bottom plate 41 and the rear support member 45 can be appropriately changed to provide one sanitary napkin to a user who desires one, just as in the case of a thin sanitary napkin 190. Therefore, according to the dispensing device 1 of this embodiment, one sanitary napkin can be appropriately provided regardless of the size of the sanitary napkin stored inside.

[0060] As described above, in the supplying device 1 according to this embodiment, the partition member 31, which operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the shutter 55, moves in the front-to-back direction. For example, when the shutter 55 is opened, the partition member 31 moves to the rear and is inserted from the front between one sanitary product 90a located at the bottom of the housing 50 and the second sanitary product from the bottom.

[0061] Furthermore, the sanitary napkin 190a located at the bottom is exposed through the dispensing opening 21 and can be taken out by the user, while the other sanitary napkins 190 are hidden by the partition member 31 and cannot be taken out through the dispensing opening 21. This allows for the proper provision of a single sanitary napkin without having to make fine adjustments to the size of the opening of the dispensing opening 21, such as adjusting the degree to which the shutter 55 is opened. Therefore, a single sanitary napkin can be properly provided to a user who desires one.

[0062] (summary) As described above, a hygiene product dispensing device according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, hygiene product dispensing device 1) comprises a housing (for example, housing 50) for stacking and storing a plurality of hygiene products (for example, any one of sanitary napkins 90, 190, and 290), an opening for dispensing the hygiene products (for example, an opening 21) located at the bottom of the front part (for example, front part 50a) of the housing, and a shutter (for example, shutter 55) for opening and closing the opening. When the shutter is opened, one hygiene product located at the bottom of the housing (for example, sanitary napkin 190a) is exposed from the opening, while hygiene products located above the one at the bottom (for example, sanitary napkin 190b) are not exposed from the opening.

[0063] According to the above configuration, one sanitary product can be properly provided to the user when the shutter is opened.

[0064] In a hygiene product dispensing device (for example, hygiene product dispensing device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention described above, when the shutter (for example, shutter 55) is opened, a plate-shaped member (for example, partition member 31) may be inserted from the front between the bottommost hygiene product (for example, sanitary napkin 190a) and the second-to-last hygiene product (for example, sanitary napkin 190b), thereby preventing the hygiene products located above the bottommost hygiene product from being exposed from the dispensing opening.

[0065] According to the above configuration, the plate-shaped member moves in conjunction with the opening and closing of the shutter, thereby appropriately providing one sanitary product to a user who desires one. Furthermore, sanitary products other than the one located at the bottom can be kept inaccessible to the user.

[0066] In the hygiene product dispensing device (for example, hygiene product dispensing device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention described above, a folded portion (for example, a folded portion 32) may be provided at the lower end of the plate-shaped member (for example, a partition member 31). By providing a folded portion, the partition member can be inserted more reliably and smoothly between the lowest sanitary product and the sanitary product immediately above it.

[0067] The hygiene product dispensing device (for example, hygiene product dispensing device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention described above further comprises a bottom plate (for example, bottom plate 41) disposed within the housing on which the hygiene product is placed, and the bottom plate may be configured to be vertically movable according to the size of the hygiene product.

[0068] A hygiene product dispensing device according to one aspect of the present invention described above (for example, hygiene product dispensing device 1) further comprises a rear support member (for example, a rear support member 45) located on the rear side of the hygiene product housed in the housing and supporting the hygiene product, and the rear support member may be configured to move back and forth according to the size of the hygiene product.

[0069] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1: Hygiene supply device 21: Dispensing opening 31: Partition member (plate-shaped member) 32: Folded section 41: Bottom plate 45: Rear support member 50: Cabinet 51: Front component 55: Shutter 61: Motor 62: Cam 63: Shutter connecting member 64: Partition connecting member 90: Sanitary products (sanitary products) 190: Thin sanitary products (hygiene products) 290: Thick sanitary products (hygiene products)

Claims

1. A housing for stacking and storing multiple hygiene products, The opening for dispensing the sanitary products is located at the lower part of the front of the housing, A shutter that opens and closes the aforementioned outlet Equipped with, When the shutter is opened, one sanitary product located at the bottom of the housing is exposed through the dispensing opening, while sanitary products located above the one at the bottom are not exposed through the dispensing opening. Hygiene supply device.

2. When the shutter is opened, a plate-like member is inserted from the front between the bottommost sanitary product and the second-to-last sanitary product, thereby preventing the sanitary products located above the bottommost sanitary product from being exposed through the dispensing opening. A device for providing sanitary products as described in claim 1.

3. The lower end of the plate-shaped member moves in the front-rear direction in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the shutter. The hygiene product dispensing device according to claim 2.

4. The lower end of the plate-like member is provided with a folded portion. The hygiene product dispensing device according to claim 3.

5. The enclosure is further equipped with a bottom plate on which the sanitary products are placed, The base plate is configured to be vertically movable to accommodate the size of the sanitary product. A sanitary product dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The housing further comprises a rear support member located on the rear side of the sanitary product housed within the housing, which supports the sanitary product. The rear support member is configured to be movable back and forth to accommodate the size of the sanitary product. A sanitary product dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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