Check-actuated control mechanisms – With specific cabinet structure
Patent
1991-03-21
1993-03-02
Bartuska, F. J.
Check-actuated control mechanisms
With specific cabinet structure
221281, G07F 1144
Patent
active
051901331
ABSTRACT:
A bulk vending machine apparatus comprising a housing with one or more hopper bins located therein for containing and storing bulk products, a dispensing mechainsm located in the housing for dispensing a portion of the bulk products upon payment thereinto of a coin or coins, a coin storage compartment for secure storage of coins paid into the dispensing mechanism, a cover panel for covering a first opening in the housing for providing access to the one or more hopper bins for refilling thereof with bulk products, an access panel for covering a second opening in the housing for providing access to the coin storage compartment, a first locking member located on and operable to lockingly secure one of the cover panel and the access panel in a closed position, the first locking member accessible from the exterior of the housing, and a second locking member located inside the housing and accessible behind the panel securable by the locking member, the second locking member operable to lockingly secure the other of the cover panel and the access panel, in order to provide access to the one or more hopper bins and the coin storage compartment by the first locking member.
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Bulk Vending Machine Photographs Taken of a Bulk Vending Machine in a Restaurant in Orland Park, Ill. prior to Sep. 12, 1990.
Bartuska F. J.
The Northwestern Corporation
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