Method of controlling inventory carousel in vending machine

Details Method of controlling inventory carousel in vending machine Method of controlling inventory carousel in vending machine

1995-02-08

1997-01-07

Noland, Kenneth

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221132, B65G 5900

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055908098

ABSTRACT:
A food vending machine contains a motor-driven inventory carousel which rotates to position food items at a desired index position. A control unit, for example a computer, reduces the power delivered to the inventory carousel as the desired index position is approached. The mechanical drive for the inventory carousel includes a modified geneva mechanism, which also serves to reduce the acceleration forces on the inventory carousel as it rotates from position to position.

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Theodore Weber, "New Drive Provides Smooth Indexing Motion", Machine Design, vol. 65, No. 14, Jul. 9, 1993, pp. 46-50.

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