Price mechanism for coin operated vending machine
US4844229A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F5/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock. A totalizer sums the inserted coins and in response to the insertion of the required amount permits the opening of the vending door. An important feature resides in the provision of a lock by which any one of the prices can be selected.
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