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Helical coil dispenser for vending machines and vending machine comprising such dispenser

A technology of helical coil and distributor, applied in the field of vending machines, can solve the problem of wasting part of the space and so on

Active Publication Date: 2009-08-19
RHEAVENDORS IND SPA
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[0017] Also, in the case of small items, only a portion of the space available in the drawer is used, thus wasting part of the space used to distribute the items

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[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the device for automatically dispensing goods "P", commonly referred to as "vending machine", is generally indicated by 1.

[0030] The vending machine 1 comprises a box-shaped structure 2 internally delimiting a space 3 designed to receive goods or items "P" for sale.

[0031] Dispensing devices or dispensers 4 of the helical coil type are arranged in the space 3, one above the other, and their function is to store the goods "P" and to carry out the delivery operation when the goods are selected.

[0032] Each allocator 4 includes ( figure 2 and 3 ) a frame 5 shaped like a tray or drawer, on which is mounted a helical coil 6 whose function is to contain within its turns the goods "P" for sale and to feed said goods "P" beyond the frame 5 Around the edge 7, it falls into the lower part 8 of the vending machine 1, the lower door or opening 9 allows the user to pick up the selected item "P".

[0033] In more detail, refer to f...

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The present invention relates to a helical coil dispenser (4) for vending machines, which dispenser comprises a frame (5), a plurality of helical coils (6) mounted on the frame (5) and a plurality of motors (15), each connected to a respective helical coil (6), to determine rotation of the helical coil (6) about a longitudinal axis (X) and moving forward of the goods (P) supported by the helical coil (6). The dispenser (4) further comprises adjusting means (18) interposed between each motor (15) and the frame (5), said adjusting means (18) enabling shifting of the motors (15) along a rear side (12) of the frame (5) perpendicular to the longitudinal axes (X) and locking of said motors (15) onto the frame (5), to allow installation of a different number of motors (15) and helical coils (6) and / or installation of helical coils (6) of different sizes.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a helical coil type dispenser or drawer for a vending machine, and to a vending machine comprising such a device. [0002] Usually, but not necessarily, the invention finds application in the field of food distribution, for example in public places. Background technique [0003] It is known that a device for automatically dispensing goods, commonly referred to as a "vending machine", comprises a box-shaped holding structure inside which defines a space adapted to receive goods for sale. [0004] The goods are arranged in a storage bin formed by a plurality of shelf boards or drawers, and the spiral coils are installed on the shelf boards or drawers parallel to each other. Goods for sale are accommodated between the turns of each helical coil. [0005] By means of a keypad suitably placed on the box-like structure, the user selects the desired item for sale by pressing the key associated with the item of interest or ty...

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IPC IPC(8): G07F11/36
CPCG07F11/36
Inventor P·博拉
Owner RHEAVENDORS IND SPA