Tandem column vender apparatus
US4298138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/066
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary cradle extends from front to back of a compartment for holding columns of articles to be dispensed. The cradle is of generally semi cylindrical hollow shape having a straight axial leading edge and a stepped trailing edge and mounted to be rotated about its cylinder axis. The cradle is free of internal partitions and is adapted for sequentially dispensing front and then rear articles from front and rear columns of articles in the compartment, or for dispensing single longer articles. A removable support in the cradle holds long narrow articles at the proper height for supporting a column of those articles in the compartment at the proper elevation for the straight leading edge of the cradle to isolate and support the column while dispensing an article in the cradle.
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