Method and return vending machine device for handling empty...

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2624)

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Manufacturing or product inspection

C382S141000, C382S149000, C348S125000

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07110590

ABSTRACT:
The method of handling an empty beverage container having a bottom end and a mouth region and includes moving the container, from a return vending machine inlet, in a direction towards an outlet thereof. Through use of the method there is detected by means of a video camera the container when moved in a lying posture into or past a detection zone of the video camera and the manner by which the container is inserted at said inlet. Further, there is determined whether the container is moved into the detection zone bottom end first or mouth region end first. If the container is delivered into the detection zone with its bottom end first, the container is transported to said outlet. If, however, the container is delivered into the detection zone with its mouth region end first, then the container is caused to be returned to the inlet.

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