Article dispensing – With recorder – register – indicator – signal or exhibitor – Dispenser operated register
Patent
1991-11-06
1993-04-27
Skaggs, H. Grant
Article dispensing
With recorder, register, indicator, signal or exhibitor
Dispenser operated register
221 1, 221 75, 221102, 221129, 364479, G06F 700, B65G 4900
Patent
active
052054365
ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for automatically dispensing machine tools, kits of tools and related supplies. The system includes one or more automatic tool dispensers interconnected and controlled by a host computer. Automatic tool dispensers may be placed at various locations about manufacturing and other facilities to provide decentralized distribution of reusable and perishable tools and supplies near work stations, providing constant, but controlled, access to tools. Data entry device are used to operate the automatic tool dispensers. Indicia may be entered to selectively operate the automatic tool dispensers to dispense a tool, or a plurality of tools as a kit. The data entry devices also provide data which can assist in inventory control, tracking and tool usage. Tool delivery system are provided in the automatic tool dispenser including adjustable helical coil delivery devices and robotic delivery systems. Tool return devices are also provided which permit reuse of used tools, recycling of worn-out tools, and additional data regarding use.
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Skaggs H. Grant
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