Fluid-operated container storage and dispensing system
US5285928A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for storing and dispensing articles, containers and the like includes stacks of opposing, vertically staggered shelf assemblies. A shelf associated with each shelf assembly is pivotally mounted for movement at least between an upwardly tilted receiving position and a downwardly tilted discharge position. A fluid-operating system is disclosed for maintaining each shelf in its upwardly tilted receiving position until a container is received and to prevent the lowering of the shelf to the discharge position until the next lower shelf is prepared to receive a container.
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