Method and apparatus for dispensing frozen confectionary

Fluent material handling – with receiver or receiver coacting mea – Plural materials – material supplies or charges in a receiver – Separate stations for a single receiver

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C141S009000, C141S198000, C099S450100

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07896038

ABSTRACT:
A frozen confectionary vending machine employs robotics and other features to provide a customized frozen confectionary product, with or without toppings, in an entertaining environment. At least portions of the vending machine interior are visible to customers as the machine assembles a frozen confectionary product according to specifications selected by the customer. A robotic arm moves a product receptacle between various dispensing stations that dispense measured amounts of a frozen confectionary and one or more optional toppings into the receptacle. After assembly, the product is moved by the robotic arm to a product delivery port that provides customer access to the product in a sanitary manner.

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