Article vendor with adjustable column transfer provision for accomodating locally-prevalent space-to-sales ratio
US4705176A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A column vendor for articles such as generally cylindrical containers of beverage typified by cans or bottles of soft drinks is provided with an inexpensive and reliable way of being reconfigured to fit the particular distribution of popularity of brands/flavors or the like of articles, as experienced by the operator for the particular vendor. Openings are provided through intercolumn divider walls. In use, these openings are either closed by closure members, or fitted with shunt, cam or floor plates for effecting particular column transfers. In use, these members are static; adjustment can involve rearrangement, substitution, augmentation and removal of these members which preferably are hooked in place either on edges of the openings or in slots or other securement features provided on the intercolumn divider walls.
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