Gravity-box-based snack vending apparatus and network vending system using the apparatus
US12211022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G13/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a gravity-box-based snack vending apparatus including a storage container for storing snacks and a delivery module. A bottom of the storage container is in communication with a material outlet of the delivery module. The delivery module includes a discharging apparatus housing and a transmission apparatus. The transmission apparatus includes a driving gear driven by an external force, a driven gear engaged with the driving gear, and a rotating wheel structure coaxially rotating with the driven gear. The rotating wheel structure includes a rotating shaft and blades mounted on the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft and the blades are provided across a material outlet. Granular materials fall on the blades, and two front and rear blades in a static state just block the material outlet.
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