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Dispensing mechanism for a vending machine

A technology of vending machines and dispensing devices, applied in the directions of coin-operated equipment for dispensing discrete items, coin-operated equipment for dispensing discrete items, coin-free or similar appliances, etc., can solve unrealistic The size of the space and the difficulty of running the vending machine can reduce interference and save space.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-30
SMI AUSTRALIA
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Conventional horizontal pushers require an impractical amount of space, while horizontal auger dispensing devices require a large amount of space for the free fall zone and drive motor
Also, the problem of confectionery sticking together and the non-circular shape characteristic of most confectionary products typically make conventional jar-type vending machines difficult to operate

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[0039] Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3, there is shown an existing beverage vending machine 10 which has been converted into a vending machine capable of dispensing beverages and confectionary. The vending machine 10 is arranged in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is capable of holding relatively large quantities of packaged confectionary products. In this setting, the confectionary product is provided in the form of individually wrapped chocolate coated caramel pieces.

[0040]The vending machine 10 includes a dispensing device 12 that includes an ejection rocker structure 14 that is advantageously arranged to prevent jamming. As best shown in FIG. 4 , the ejection rocker 14 includes securing means 15 which allow the ejection rocker 14 to be hingedly mounted below a stack of confectionery products.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 4-11 , the launch rocker 14 includes a first end 16 and a second end 18 . Between the first end 16 and the second en...

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A rocker structure (14) for a vending machine 10. The rocker structure (14) comprises a body having a seat (28) providing a generally planar face configured to receive a generally planar underside of a stack of products (30) and support the stack (30) therefrom, the body (14) being rotated to dispense a product (34) at the bottom of the stack (30) and including a first abutment (52) upstanding from the seat (28) for pushing the product (34) at the bottom of the stack (30) as the product (34) is dispensed.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a dispensing device for vending machines. Background technique [0002] Vending machines generally suffer from a number of drawbacks, including the limited space in which products can be stored for subsequent sale. [0003] One type of vending machine in common use uses a horizontal spiral. In this type of vending machine, when the user has paid and selected a product, the motor manipulates the screw to rotate and push the product into a free-fall zone through which the product falls. The product falls from the free-fall zone into the vending bay and can be picked up by the user for use or consumption. [0004] Typically, this free-fall zone requires a considerable amount of space which, along with the space taken up by the motors and other components of the vending machine, affects the total space available for product storage. The pitch of the helix also typically reduces the available space by up to 50%. [0005] Some ve...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G07F11/24G07F11/16
CPCG07F11/22G07F11/04G07F11/24
Inventor 裴相起李建成
Owner SMI AUSTRALIA
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