Article dispensing – Plural sources – stacks or compartments – With discharge means for each source
Patent
1990-01-17
1993-01-05
Bollinger, David H.
Article dispensing
Plural sources, stacks or compartments
With discharge means for each source
221129, 221130, 221131, 221133, 221195, 221241, 221258, 221277, B65G 5900
Patent
active
051762889
ABSTRACT:
A novel control storing and dispensing apparatus for a vending machine, or the like is provided, the apparatus being particularly adapted for storing and dispensing cylindrical products of various types and sizes in single and multiple depth stack fashion. The dispensing mechanism for each section includes at least one motor-driven auger mounted in an almost horizontal position in relation to cylindrical products rolling down a shallow slope to control storing, feeding and dispensing of said cylindrical products from the bottom of a stack for each selection, as the mechanism is cycled. The apparatus can also be used to dispense cylindrical products of a relatively wide range of diameters by using spacers or movable ramps to position products properly to fit into the auger track. The apparatus also can dispense a product longer than conventional cans, such as certain bottled beverages, by using several augers. By coupling a second auger to a first powered auger and timing the dispense mechanism of two adjacent columns, products from the two columns can be dispensed simultaneously or alternately.
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Bollinger David H.
The Vendo Company
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