Enhanced vending machine product delivery system
US11631294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/42
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a vending machine. The vending machine comprises an access port, a chassis including a plurality of trays and a plurality of columns, a movable stage, and a product catch coupled to the movable stage. The product catch is operable to move in a first direction to accept a product from one of the plurality of trays, and the product catch is operable to move in a second direction to deposit the product in the access port.
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