Vending apparatus

Details Vending apparatus Vending apparatus

1994-12-05

1996-09-10

Terrell, William E.

Article dispensing

Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article

With separate replenishment or access inlet means

221 65, 221 75, 221101, 221193, 221195, 221283, 221304, G07F 1136

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055537367

ABSTRACT:
A vending apparatus for supplying articles such as snacks is disclosed. Articles to be dispensed from the apparatus travel horizontally in a direction parallel with the front surface of the apparatus to a position from which the articles drop through a vertical shaft at the side of the apparatus to a delivery area. The apparatus is compact in size and is capable of holding a large inventory of different snack articles. The apparatus has a low profile and may be mounted to a wall by means of a mounting bracket.

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