B - Operations – Transporting – 65 – G
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
65
G
221/164
B65G 35/04 (2006.01) G07F 11/00 (2006.01) G07F 11/40 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1123397
ABSTRACT The present invention relates to vending machines and the like, and more particularly, to a dispensing mechanism by which articles can be released from a module of a vending machine. Most dispensing mechanisms in use today are so interrelated to the surrounding structure of the machine that they must be repaired on the site or else the entire machine must be transported to a repair facility. A vending machine in accordance with the present invention includes one or more modules having a provision for moving articles toward the front of the module where they are received by a dispensing mechanism. A pivotable trap door is movable between a retaining position and an inclined releasing position. A hinge connects the trap door to the module along its trailing edge. At least one finger extends downwardly from the module floor and is so positioned that it is located beneath the trap door in the retaining position but is located above the trap door in the releasing position. A slot in the door extends forwardly from its trailing edge and is so disposed that the finger passes through the slot as the door moves. According to another aspect of the invention, the dispensing mechanism frame is secured to the module by a detent mechanism releasable by bending the frame sides inwardly. A transparent window may be provided in the module floor which permits the bottoms of articles to be viewed without removing the articles from the machine.
315892
Collins Robert J.
Stutsman Richard R.
Youngkin Theodore C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
Rod Pierce & Associates
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