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Vending machine

US12243371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F11/72
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic vending machine has a control unit controlling a payment unit. The payment unit is configured to receive payment from a user. The refrigeration unit is a chest freezer having a top lid and a hinge. The top lid is controlled by the control unit. The top lid moves between an open position and a closed position. A food package is stored in the refrigeration unit. A picking arm is mounted on a picking arm swivel. The picking arm has a pick suction tip that is vacuum driven. The picking arm is controlled by the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the picking arm to pick a food package from the refrigeration unit and move it to the microwave heating unit for heating.

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