Control system for a multipurpose merchandising machine
US5244266A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/105
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multipurpose, refrigerated food vending machine of the type which includes a rotatable carousel divided into compartments for receiving merchandise to be vended from the machine. A microprocessor controls and tracks various functions in the machine. In particular, the microprocessor is programmed to rotate the carousel through a predetermined increment and at a predetermined time interval to periodically reposition the merchandise disposed in the carousel such that the merchandise is maintained at the average temperature prevailing in the cabinet of the machine.
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