Vending machine
US5732852A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/54
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vending machine (10) is comprised of a platform assembly (110) encased by a transparent envelope (150) and supported by a anti-pilfering base (80) received within a housing (20). The platform assembly (110) includes a plurality of platforms (142) disposed about a helical path (260), and upon which articles to be vended are placed. A linkage assembly (170) includes a trigger means (210) and is operatively coupled between a latching mechanism (66) located within the housing (20) and at least one platform (142) to move the platform from a substantially horizontal plane to a substantially vertical downward position to discharge the article to be vended.
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