Vending machine and item channel delivery method
US11361609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/1653
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are a vending machine and an item dispensing method of storage column thereof. In the item dispensing method of the storage column of the vending machine, controlling the first motor to start rotating for the first time to convey the target item to the inlet of the bucket; when detecting that the target item reaches the inlet of the bucket, controlling the first motor to stop rotating for the first time to make the target item enter the inside of the bucket under the driving of the second motor.
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