JP7312876B1 - Article supply device - Google Patents

Abstract

A novel article supply device that not only supplies articles but also has a high degree of interest is provided. Kind Code: A1 An article supply device (1) is composed of a first main body (10) and a second main body (20). The second main unit 20 includes a supply unit 65 capable of supplying the article P stored in the storage unit 60, and a control unit 80 capable of controlling the supply of the supply unit 65. The second main unit 20 is a reception unit capable of accepting payment 22, a single operable operation portion 21, and a supply port 23 for the article P. The first body portion 10 and the second body portion 20 are configured as different housings, and the connecting portion 30 It is the goods supply apparatus 1 connected via. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to an article supply device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an article supply device is provided as a vending machine at a game arcade, a stair landing in a department store, or the like. For example, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1, this article supply device is such that when a predetermined number of coins such as coins are inserted, an operating handle can be rotated, and by rotating the handle, articles (merchandise) are discharged from an article outlet.

JP-A-2000-76511

The structure disclosed in Patent Document 1 is an article supply device that automatically vends articles by inserting coins, and has an article dispensing structure based on the configuration and operation of storing and holding articles. Most of the conventional devices of this kind are devices that only provide goods in response to payment of a price. Therefore, when purchasing an article, it is not possible to say that the article supply device is interesting because there is no special presentation that can be enjoyed just by purchasing the article.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel article supply device that not only supplies articles but also has a high degree of interest.

One aspect of the article supply apparatus according to the present invention is an article supply apparatus configured from a first body section and a second body section, wherein the first body section includes a storage section that stores articles, a supply section that can supply the items stored in the storage section, and a control section that can control the supply of the supply section. and are connected via a connecting portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel article supply device that not only supplies articles but also has a high degree of interest.

1 is a front view of one embodiment of an article supply device of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of the article supply device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the article supply device shown in FIG. 1 as seen from the back; FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a state where the rear part of the article supply device is opened; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of the accommodating portion shown in FIG. 4; It is a schematic side view which shows an example of a transfer part. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a holding part. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control unit. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of image rendering by an information providing unit; FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of image rendering by an information providing unit; FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of image rendering by an information providing unit; FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of image rendering by an information providing unit;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12. FIG.
In addition, regarding the description of directions in the following description with reference to the drawings, when viewed from the operator who operates the article supply device, the upper side (upward direction) is indicated as "U", the lower side (downward direction) is indicated as "D", the right side (right direction) as viewed from the display is indicated as "R", and the left side (left direction) is indicated as "L".

FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the article supply device of the present invention. 2 is a side view of the article supply device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the article supply device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the back.

The article supply device 1 is a device configured to provide articles P (see FIG. 5) according to the price. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the article supply device 1 has, for example, a relatively large first main body portion 10 arranged on the rear side of the device, a second main body portion 20 smaller than the first main body portion 10 on the front side of the device, and a connecting portion 30 connecting the first main body portion 10 and the second main body portion 20. That is, the first main body portion 10 and the second main body portion 20, which are spaced apart in the front-rear direction, are connected by the length of the connecting portion 30 that extends horizontally in the front-rear direction while approaching the floor surface 90. As shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first body portion 10 and the second body portion 20 have a triangular shape in plan view, and a display 40 serving as an information presentation portion is provided on the front side of the first body portion 10, and the second body portion 20 is provided with an operation portion 21.

The first length L1 of the first main body portion 10 is, for example, about 180 cm to 230 cm, the second length L2 of the second main body portion 20 is, for example, about 100 cm to 130 cm, and the third length L3 of the connecting portion 30 is, for example, about 40 cm to 60 cm. Similarly, the first body portion 10, the second body portion 20, and the connecting portion 30 are configured such that, in descending order of the lateral dimensions (horizontal dimensions), the fourth length L4 of the first body portion 10 is, for example, about 130 cm to 230 cm, the fifth length L5 of the second body portion 20 is, for example, about 70 cm to 90 cm, and the sixth length L6 of the connecting portion 30 is, for example, about 30 cm to 50 cm.

The second length Ⅼ2 of the second main body portion 20 is configured to have dimensions on the premise that a person stands in front of the second main body portion 20 (dimensions on the assumption that the operation portion 21 provided on the second main body portion 20 is operated). In addition, the first length L1 and the fourth dimension L4 of the first main body 10 are configured such that the front side of the first main body 10 occupies most of the field of vision when viewed forward from the operating position (position standing in front of the second main body 20).

By being configured in this manner, the first main body portion 10 is configured so as to appear large on the rear side without being obstructed by the second main body portion 20 in terms of visibility. Also, the connecting portion 30 is hidden from view from the front by the second body portion 20 . When the article supply device 1 is viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. 1, the first main body 10 has a structure in which the second main body 20 is centered and the first main body 10 widens in the left-right direction and the height direction. 2 and 3, the second main body portion 20 and the first main body portion 10 provided with the operation portion 21 are separated by the length of the second main body portion 20 in the front-rear direction in addition to the length of the connecting portion 30 in the front-rear direction. This front-to-rear separation distance is a necessary distance in relation to the image presentation of the display 40, which will be described later.

A display 40 provided on the front side of the first body portion 10 includes a first inclined screen 41 and a second inclined screen 42 which are inclined at a predetermined angle in different directions, i.e., left and right and rearward, when viewed from the direction of the operation portion 21. Both of the inclined screens 41 and 42 are configured so that the screens are curved at the screen left-right center portion 40a and are continuous. This is because the display 40 constitutes a screen that spreads to the left and right continuously, with the center portion 40a of the screen being the forefront. Further, the rear end sides of both inclined screens 41 and 42 are also curved toward the center of the back surface (see FIG. 3). Therefore, in the image presentation by the display 40, for example, when the area of the left and right central part 40a of the screen is set to the forefront and the left and right sides are set to the rear image, the screen itself is three-dimensional in the front and rear direction, so that the three-dimensional image presentation can be effectively performed. In particular, the operator standing on the operation unit 21 can experience a more effective three-dimensional image because the left and right positions and the distance with respect to the screen are set conveniently.

The first body portion 10 has therein a storage portion 60 (see FIG. 4) that stores an article P as described later, a supply portion 65 capable of supplying the article P stored in the storage portion 60, and a control portion 80 (see FIG. 7) that controls the supply of the article P from the supply portion 65, which will be described later. This display 40 can display various information, and for example, it is possible to present the information of the article P by using the time from when the operator performs the purchase operation of the article P to before the article P is supplied to the supply port 23, that is, from the start of the purchase operation until the article P is provided.

The second body portion 20 has an operation portion 21, a reception portion 22, and a supply portion 65 on its front side. One operation unit 21 is provided in the upper part of the second body part 20 and in the center in the left-right direction in a large circular configuration. Further, the operation part 21 has a shape that imitates a circular ship rudder, a part of which protrudes from the upper end of the main body. Therefore, the operation unit 21 is configured to be rotatable, for example, and presents a cool operation form as if it were a ship or a similar spacecraft. As for the rotation operation of the operation portion 21, for example, the rotation of the rotation shaft 21a (see FIG. 6) is detected by the handle sensor S2. A detection signal of the handle sensor S2 is reflected in the effect by the control unit 80. FIG.

The accepting unit 22 accepts payment and is provided at a position diagonally below the right side of the operating unit 21 as an insertion slot into which coins can be inserted, for example. The reception unit 22 is provided with, for example, a coin sensor S1 (see FIG. 6) for confirming that a predetermined coin has been inserted. The coin sensor S1 transmits the detected signal to the control section 80 to enable the article supply device 1 to start operating. The supply port 23 is configured so that the provided article P can be discharged and the operator can receive the article P, and is provided directly below the operation section 21, for example.

The connecting portion 30 is provided therein with a transfer portion 50 for transferring the article P supplied from the storage portion 60 to the supply portion 65 of the second main body portion 20, as will be described later. The outer surface of the connecting portion 30 is covered with an opaque cover member 31 so that the internal structure cannot be seen.

Since the first main body part 10 and the second main body part 20 are separately installed on the floor surface 90, they each have legs. In particular, since the first body part 10 has a large structure and a large weight, a moving part 15 such as a caster is provided in the lower part 10b of the housing. A similar moving portion 15 may be provided on the lower portion 10b of the second body portion 20. As shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the article supply device with its rear part opened.
As shown in FIG. 4, the first body portion 10 is provided with an opening/closing door 11 on the rear surface thereof. The opening/closing door 11 has a double-opening configuration that opens in the left-right direction, and is configured such that the rear surface thereof is largely open. Further, inside the first body portion 10, there are provided two housing portions 60 arranged in two rows in front and back, two in the front side and three in the rear side. The side walls of each housing portion 60 have the same structure, and are composed of a first wall portion 60a that is a front wall, a second wall portion 60b that is left and right side walls, a third wall portion 60d, and a fourth wall portion 60c that is a rear wall. Therefore, by opening the opening/closing door 11 , the articles P can be replenished in each storage section 60 . Moreover, the fourth wall portion 60c is configured as a wall portion whose height is lower than that of the first wall portion 60a, and the upper ends 60e (see FIG. 5) of the second wall portion 60b and the third wall portion 60d are inclined downward toward the rear. That is, the upper opening of the accommodating portion 60 has a structure opened toward the rear.

In addition, in the first body portion 10, the housing portion 60 mounting portion 10c that holds the housing portion 60 is positioned above the lower portion 10b, and there is a predetermined distance between the portion on which the housing portion 60 is mounted and the lower portion 10b. With this configuration, the article P discharged from the storage section 60 can be moved below the storage section 60 placement section 10c. For example, by providing an article standby section 55 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) below the storage section 60 placement section 10c, the article P in the plurality of storage sections 60 can be easily moved downward from the storage section 60 to one location.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of the accommodating portion shown in FIG. 4;
The storage section 60 is a space that casually stores a large number of articles P, as shown in FIG. A supply portion 65 is provided at the bottom portion 60f of the storage portion 60 . The supply unit 65 includes a rotatable rotating disk 65a having a plurality of holes 65b, and randomly supplies the articles P in the storage unit 60 by rotating the rotating disk 65a. When the rotating disk 65a is rotated, one of the plurality of holes 65b containing the article P corresponds to the bottom hole 60h of the bottom portion 60f, and the article P falls through the bottom portion 60f and is discharged from the container portion 60.

The article P is, for example, a spherical capsule type, and various articles such as miniature toys are accommodated in the capsule. In addition, in this embodiment, five types of articles P can be provided by arranging five storage units 60 .

In addition, the rotary disc 65a is provided with a stirring member 65c at its central upper portion, and rotates with the rotation of the rotary disc 65a to appropriately stir the articles P in the storage section 60 so that the articles P can easily enter the holes 65b. Further, for driving the rotating disk 65a, for example, a driving source 60m such as a motor can transmit a rotational force to the rotating disk 65a through a power transmission member 60g such as a gear. In addition, the rotation disk 65a is not particularly limited in terms of driving, and may be configured to transmit the rotation force to the central rotation shaft, for example.

The article P discharged/supplied by the supply section 65 moves to the article standby section 55 arranged further below. The article standby section 55 is connected to the discharge passages of the five storage sections 60 . In this way, the article P moved to the article standby section 55 located below the supply section 65 is moved upward toward the supply port 23 arranged at a position higher than the article standby section 55 by the transfer section 50, which will be described later.

FIG. 6 is a schematic side view showing an example of a transfer section;
The connection portion 30 has a passage through which the article P supplied from the supply portion 65 can pass. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the passage of the articles P is formed by the transfer section 50 having the mounting belt 51 inclined upward from the article standby section 55 toward the supply port 23 on the front side of the second main body section 20 .

The article P is supplied, for example, from the article waiting section 55 onto the lower end side (right side in the drawing) of the placing belt 51 that is stretched between the upper and lower end rollers. After that, as the mounting belt 51 rotates, the upper end side (left side in the figure) falls from the mounting belt 51 and is discharged to the supply port 23 . Position sensors S 3 , S 4 , and S 5 are provided in this passage, for example, in the article waiting section 55 , in the middle of the placing belt 51 , and in the supply port 23 . These position sensors S3, S4, S5 can detect the position of the article P during transfer.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a holding portion.
Since the transfer section 50 is inclined as described above, it is not possible to transfer the spherical article P simply by placing it on the mounting belt 51 . Therefore, in addition to the placing belt 51, the transfer section 50 includes, for example, a holding section 52 capable of holding an article P being transferred as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the holding portion 52 can be composed of clamping members arranged at both ends in the belt width direction on the mounting surface side of the mounting belt 51 and capable of clamping the article P. This sandwiching member is configured by a rotating belt or the like provided over substantially the entire length of the mounting belt 51 . That is, the flexible belt member that rotates in synchronism with the placement belt 51 sandwiches and holds the article P so that it can be transferred.

The holding portion 52 can also be configured as shown in FIG. 7(b). The holding portion 52 in this case is configured by a convex member protruding from the surface of the mounting belt 51 at a predetermined interval. Moreover, the holding part 52 may be configured to include both the holding member shown in (a) and the projecting member shown in (b). As described above, the structure of the holding part 52 is not particularly limited as long as it can hold the article P during transfer so that it cannot roll and transfer the article P upward.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a control unit.
The control unit 80 starts operating, for example, in response to a signal from a coin sensor S1 provided to interlock with the reception unit 22 into which coins are inserted. Thereafter, effects such as selection of the article P, activation of the image output section (display 40), activation of the sound output section 84, and the like are performed via the drive section 82 under the control recorded in the storage section 81 in advance. In addition to the coin sensor S1, input signals to the control unit 80 include, for example, signals from a handle sensor S2 that detects the operation of the operation unit 21, and position sensors S3, S4, and S5 that detect the position of the article P during transfer.

Therefore, for example, by using detection signals of the articles P by the position sensors S3, S4, and S5, information according to the current position of the articles P to be supplied to the supply port 23 can be provided, for example, different image information can be presented on the display 40. Further, it is possible to detect the operation of the operation unit 21 by the handle sensor S2 and reflect it in the rendering of images.

As an example of the control by the control unit 80, for example, the operation unit 21 is configured to be rotatable on the condition that the acceptance unit 22 accepts payment. Further, the display of the display 40 is configured to be able to present image information on the condition that the operation section 21 is operated. Selection of one of the plurality of storage units 60 and the supply unit 65, that is, selection of one of the plurality of articles P is controlled so as to be selected regardless of receipt of payment and operation of the operation unit 21.

An example of the presentation performed when the article P is supplied by the article supply device 1 will be described below.
9 to 12 are front views showing an example of image rendering by the display 40. FIG.

First, the reception unit 22 confirms that a predetermined amount of currency has been inserted. By this reception signal, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, an image of a robot R on a production line manufacturing an article P using its pair of arms is displayed as a first screen, and the production starts. It should be noted that sound output is simultaneously performed in conjunction with each image effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, as the next second screen, an effect is performed in which five types of goods P (P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5) are specified on the screen. At this time, for example, in conjunction with the operation of the operation unit 21, an effect is produced such that the item P is selected by the handle H on the screen, and the item P to be provided is clearly displayed. In addition, in the control here, as described above, the article P to be provided is determined in advance on the program. However, as a presentation, it is as if the operator has selected the article P.

After that, as the third screen, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, a mysterious effect such as image C, such as smoke, can be performed. As a result, it is possible to perform a gimmicky production such as ``What exactly is the selected article P?'' or a production of expectations for the article P such as ``The selected article P has been manufactured.''

After that, as the fourth screen, as shown in FIG. 12, an effect is produced in which a specific character D brings goods. The article P is discharged to the supply port 23 in accordance with this timing.

As for the above-mentioned performance, the performance is started by the coin sensor S1, but as for the subsequent performance, the performance is linked to the position of the article P in the middle of movement for discharge by the handle operation and the position sensors S3, S4, and S5, and the above-mentioned respective screens and sound performances are switched.

In all of the above image renderings, the perspective display is clearly performed in the image actually projected, although it cannot be expressed on the attached drawings. As a result, for example, all images such as the robot R and the character D are displayed in front of the screen as stereoscopic images.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first main body 10 and the second main body 20 provided with the operating section 21 and the receiving section 22 are configured in different housings, and the two housings are connected by the connecting section 30. This eliminates the need to provide the operating section 21 and the receiving section 22 in the first main body section 10. Therefore, the storage section 60 can be arranged in a large area within the first main body section 10, and the storage section 60 can be provided. The degree of freedom in arranging various parts other than that can also be increased. In addition, when viewed from the side of the second main body 20 to be operated, the article supply device 1 can be arranged in a deep, three-dimensional manner.

In this embodiment, the supply unit 65 is provided on the bottom surface side of the storage unit 60 so that the articles P can be randomly selected and supplied. Therefore, the storage section 60 may be of a container form into which the articles P are simply put, and the storage operation (storage work) of the articles P is easy.

In this embodiment, since the first main body part 10 and the second main body part 20 are separated from each other, the visible range of the display 40 is increased by the separated distance, and the screen display of the display 40 can be effectively performed to the operator.

In this embodiment, the connecting portion 30 includes a passage through which the article P supplied from the supply portion 65 can pass, so that the article P can be moved from the first main body portion 10 to the second main body portion 20 and the article P can be provided from the operation portion 21 side. In addition, since the passage through which the article P passes is inclined, it is possible to allow the positional change of the article P between the first main body portion 10 and the second main body portion 20 in the height direction. By having a transfer section 50 such as a bell conveyor in the passage, the article P can be moved to a higher position.

In this embodiment, the transfer section 50 is configured to transfer the article P to the supply port 23, so that the degree of freedom in the height of the article P supply port 23 can be increased. Further, since the transfer part 50 is configured to transfer the article P being transferred while being held by the holding part 52 that holds the article P so as not to roll, even if the article P has a shape that easily rolls, it can be held and moved reliably.

In the present embodiment, the first main body 10 has the article standby section 55 below the supply section 65, and can be transferred from the article standby section 55 to the transfer section 50. Therefore, even when a plurality of articles P are supplied, the articles P can be collected in one article standby section 55 and transferred in order. As a result, only one transfer unit 50 is required to transfer a plurality of types of articles P.

In the present embodiment, the connecting part 30 is configured such that the inside cannot be visually recognized from the outside, so that the operator can perform an effect that does not show the timing when the article P reaches the supply port 23.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the control unit 80 performs control to select the storage unit 60 and the supply unit 65 regardless of acceptance of the price, thereby avoiding complication of control. In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, five types of articles P are stored in separate storage units 60, but by controlling which storage unit 60 and supply unit 65 to select, a plurality of types of products P are supplied, so it is possible to avoid biased supply such as supplying more from a specific storage unit 60.
Further, the supply unit 65 provided with the rotating disk 65a for taking out the articles P one by one is configured to supply the articles P on the condition that the payment is accepted by the reception unit 22 regardless of the operation unit 21. Therefore, confusion in control due to the operation of the operator can be avoided, and control is easy. Instead of rotating the turntable 65a by power corresponding to the operation of the operation unit 21, the turntable 65a may be electrically rotated.

In the present embodiment, since the supply port 23 is provided below the operation portion 21, it is possible to present the association between the operation of the device and the supply of the article P. In addition, since the supply port 23 is close to the operation portion 21, the article P can be easily taken out.

In the present embodiment, the first body portion 10 is configured so that the article P supplied from the supply portion 65 can be moved downward, so gravity can be used for movement for taking out the article P, and the structure can be simplified. In addition, since the connecting part 30 is configured so that the article P moved downward can be moved upward, the position of the supply port 23 in the height direction can be freely set without being affected by the structure of the first body part 10.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the first main body part 10 has the display 40 at least on its front surface, so that information can be provided in front of the operator, i.e., in a position that is easy for the customer who operates the article supply device 1 to see. In addition, since information can be provided by the display 40 before the article P is supplied to the supply port 23, the provided information can create a sense of anticipation for the article P to be supplied, and an effective effect can be achieved.

In this embodiment, the display 40 is configured to be able to present information on the condition that the operation section 21 is operated, so that the operation is associated with changes in the information, and the operator can experience the operational feeling of the operation section 21.

In this embodiment, the display 40 is configured to be able to present different information according to the current position of the article P to be supplied to the supply port 23, so that, for example, it is possible to produce an effect as if the article P were produced on the spot.

In this embodiment, the display 40 is provided with a surface inclined and retreated toward both left and right ends when viewed from the direction of the operation part 21, so that the three-dimensional presentation of the image can be easily performed, and the operator is positioned at the operation part 21, so that the presentation effect of the image can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, the first main body part 10 is formed to have a larger volume than the second main body part 20, so that the information-presentable area of the display 40 can be set large, and powerful information can be provided.

In the present embodiment, the length of the connecting portion 30 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the first main body portion 10 in the height direction and the length of the second main body portion 20 in the height direction. Therefore, when the operator is positioned on the operating portion 21, the presence of the connecting portion 30 does not interfere with the visual recognition of the display 40, and a realistic image presentation can be performed.

In this embodiment, the length in the width direction of the first body portion 10 is longer than the length in the width direction of the second body portion 20, so that the image area of the display 40 from the operator's position can be expanded in the left and right width direction. Further, since the connecting part 30 is configured to be smaller in height and width than those of the second main body part 20, it can be rendered invisible to the operator at the position of the operating part 21 of the second main body part 20.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, since the first body part 10 and the second body part 20 have a triangular shape in a plan view, they can be configured to spread obliquely rearward to the left and right as seen from the operator in a state in which both the body parts are arranged in the front and rear directions.

In this embodiment, the opening/closing door 11 is formed on the rear surface of the first main body part 10, and the article P can be replenished through the opening/closing door 11, so that a large area for presentation can be secured.

In this embodiment, the storage part 60 is configured in a box shape with four walls on the front, back, left, and right sides, and the left and right walls are slanted downward in one direction. Further, since the upper part of the storage part 60 is obliquely opened, the article P can be easily supplied even when the height of the storage part 60 is set to a height close to the upper part (ceiling part) of the place where the storage part 60 is installed.

In this embodiment, the first body portion 10 and the second body portion 20 are provided with a moving portion 15 such as casters at the lower portion 10b of the housing, so that both body portions are large and heavy.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be appropriately modified within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the receiving unit 22 is configured as an opening for inserting coins, but the present invention is not limited to this.

In the above embodiment, three detection sensors for detecting the current position of the article P are provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display 40 detects the current position of the article P to be supplied to the supply port 23 by the sensor and presents information corresponding to the position.

In the above embodiment, the display on the display 40 is performed after the operator purchases the article P. However, for example, the display 40 may be driven independently of the purchase operation of the article P to display a commercial for the product or a commercial for the product character.

1 article supply device 10 first main body 10b lower part 11 opening/closing door 15 moving part 20 second main body 21 operation part 22 reception part 23 supply port 30 connecting part 40 display (information presenting part)
50 Transfer section 52 Holding section 55 Article standby section 60 Storage section 60a First wall section 60b Second wall section 60c Fourth wall section 60d Third wall section 60e Upper end 65 Supply section 65b Hole 65a Turntable 80 Control section L1 First length L2 Second length L3 Third length L4 Fourth length L5 Fifth length L6 Sixth length P Article

Claims (27)

An article supply device comprising a first main body and a second main body,
The first body portion includes a storage portion that stores an article,
a supply unit capable of supplying the article stored in the storage unit;
a control unit capable of controlling the supply of the supply unit,
The second main unit includes a reception unit capable of receiving payment of a price;
including a single operable operation part and a supply port for the article,
The first body portion and the second body portion are configured as different housings, are connected via a connecting portion , and are separated by a horizontal length of the connecting portion,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 1,
The storage unit is configured to randomly supply the article from the supply unit,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 1 or 2,
The first body portion and the second body portion are provided apart from each other,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
the connecting portion includes a passage through which the article supplied from the supply portion can pass;
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 4 ,
the passageway is slanted and formed inside the connecting portion;
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 4 or 5 ,
wherein the connecting portion includes a transfer portion capable of transferring the article within the passage;
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 6 ,
The transfer unit is configured to transfer the article to the supply port,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 6 or 7 ,
The transfer unit is configured to transfer the article being transferred in a non-rollable manner.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 6 to 8 ,
The transfer section includes a holding section capable of holding the article being transferred,
The holding part holds the article in a transfer state so that it cannot roll.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 6 to 9 ,
The first body portion includes an article standby portion formed below the supply portion,
The transfer section is configured to be able to transfer the article waiting in the article standby section.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 ,
The connecting part is configured so that the inside cannot be visually recognized from the outside,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
The first body portion includes a plurality of the storage portions and a plurality of the supply portions,
The control unit controls any one of the plurality of storage units and the plurality of supply units,
and selecting or controlling the supply;
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The control unit controls to select the storage unit and the supply unit regardless of acceptance of the price,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 13 ,
the supply unit includes a rotatable rotating disc having a plurality of holes;
The turntable is configured to be rotatable under the condition of acceptance of payment by the acceptance unit, without being conditional on the operation of the operation unit.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 14 ,
The supply port is provided below the operation unit,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 15 ,
The first body portion is configured to be able to move downward the article supplied from the supply portion,
The connecting part is configured to be able to move upward the article that has moved downward,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 16 ,
The first main body includes an information presentation part at least on its front surface,
The information presentation unit can present information about the article to be supplied before supplying the article to the supply port.
Article supply device. 18. The article supply device according to claim 17 ,
The information presentation unit is configured to be able to present information on the condition that the operation unit is operated.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to claim 17 or 18 ,
The information presentation unit is configured to be able to present different information according to the current position of the article to be supplied to the supply port.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 17 to 19 ,
The information presentation unit has two continuous surfaces that are inclined in different directions when viewed from the direction of the operation unit.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 20 ,
The first body portion is formed to have a larger volume than the second body portion,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 21 ,
The first body portion is formed to have a first length in the height direction, the second body portion is formed to have a second length in the height direction that is shorter than the first length, and the connecting portion is formed to have a third length that is shorter than the first length and the second length in the height direction.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 22 ,
The first body portion is formed to have a fourth length in the width direction, the second body portion is formed to have a fifth length in the width direction that is shorter than the fourth length, and the connecting portion is formed to have a sixth length that is shorter than the fourth length and the fifth length in the width direction.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 23 ,
The first body portion and the second body portion have a triangular shape in plan view,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 24 ,
The first main body has an opening and closing door formed on the rear surface thereof, and is configured to be able to replenish the article through the opening and closing door.
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 25 ,
The housing portion is composed of first to fourth walls, and an upper portion thereof is open,
The first wall portion is configured as a wall portion higher in height than the fourth wall portion,
Upper ends of the second wall portion and the third wall portion are formed to be inclined,
Article supply device. The article supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 26 ,
The first main body and the second main body are provided with a moving part at the bottom of the housing,
Article supply device.

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