Container dispensing device
US4205763A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An automatic dispenser for cylindrical containers is disclosed in which containers are disposed one-by-one from a vertical presentment position. The dispenser comprises a storage compartment which stores the containers substantially horizontally in a side-by-side relationship, and a dispenser portion which is located at one end of the storage compartment. The storage compartment has a downward and sideway slant so that the containers are gravitationally urged to roll towards the dispenser portion. The degree of slant of the surface upon which the containers move is such as to provide sufficient torque when the container engages a swivel means to cause it to swivel and drop from the stored horizontal to vertical presentment positions.
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