Dispensing apparatus
US5361812A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/59
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated dispenser for liquid and pulverulent materials dispenses the materials into a container located below a dispense head. The container is supported by a shelf extending in front of the dispenser. The shelf is divided into sections, with the section located below the dispense head being mounted for raising and lowering toward and away from the dispense head. A scissors lift mechanism supports the center shelf portion, and a locking arrangement at the bottom of the scissors lift mechanism locks the lift mechanism at a desired height. A foot pedal releases the locking arrangement, permitting the shelf portion to be moved to a different height.
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