Vending machine with pivotable partition plates
US8602226B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/38
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vending machine includes a tray, at least one partition plate, and a mounting member pivotably attached to the at least one partition plate. The tray includes a base panel, a side panel extending from the base panel, and at least one tab extending from the base panel. A gap is defined in the side panel. The at least one partition plate is pivotably attached to the at least one tab. The mounting member is rotatable between a latched position, where the mounting member is engaged with the gap, and the at least one partition plate is secured in an upright position that is substantially perpendicular to the base panel, and a released position, where the mounting member is disengaged from the gap, and the at least one partition plate is rotatable away from the upright position to enlarge a space beside the at least one partition plate.
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