An automated hygienic beverage vending system utilizing sealed cups with multi product capability
AU2025412610B1Pending Publication Date: 2026-09-10AJANTHA ROSHAN DISSANAYAKE DISSANAYAKAGE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- AU2025412610
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-09-30
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-10
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Abstract
Abstract An automated hygienic vending machine dispenses beverages and non-beverage products using pre-filled sealed cups stored in vertical columns of a rotatable drum. Upon user selection and payment validation (cash, QR, NFC), a vertical elevator lifts a cup, and a horizontal transfer mechanism delivers it to a piercing and filling station. Using the indexing method, the control unit determines whether the selected cup is a beverage or non-beverage type. Beverage cups are pierced and injected with high-pressure hot / cold water for in-cup mixing and dispatch; non-beverage cups bypass piercing and filling for direct dispatch. A circular washing ring with a heat block sanitizes the piercing needle at intervals. While the power supply unit powers the machine, the Control unit monitors the entire system. The system ensures hygienic, contamination-free dispensing with minimal maintenance, and provides clear expiry management through individually sealed cups. AbstractAbstractAbstract
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