Article dispensing – Mechanical release or separation of articles – Plural integral transversely acting controllers
Patent
1995-10-03
1998-08-11
Terrell, William E.
Article dispensing
Mechanical release or separation of articles
Plural integral transversely acting controllers
221299, 221116, 221114, 221242, 221312R, G07F 1116
Patent
active
057915164
ABSTRACT:
A dispensing apparatus and method for vending machines includes in one embodiment vertical vending from one or more columns. Each column is defined by two walls. A triggering mechanism at the bottom of the column is actuated by the rotation of a rod from the top of the column. The triggering mechanism blocks items placed along the column from being dropped out the bottom of the column to a delivery area but also controls when such dispensation occurs. The configuration allows items of different sizes, shapes, and types to be loaded into the column and therefore allows the column to be easily adapted to dispense a wide variety of items.
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Denato James L.
Hawkins Paul L.
Wittern, III Francis A.
Wittern, Jr. Francis A.
Fawn Engineering Corporation
Terrell William E.
Tran Khoi H.
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