Vending machine lock with motor controlled slide-bar and hook mechanism and electronic access
US8876172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1079
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An enhanced slide and hook locking mechanism control system for vending machines and the like that utilizes a reversible motor and worm gear drive that operates the slide and hook mechanism. The worm drive is coupled to the slide through a crankshaft type of interconnection. Or as alternatives, the slide means can be gear driven or it may be connected using push-pull type of cable or rod. An electronic control with a microcomputer interface drives the motor control and the system may be operated by a keypad or a remote wireless control device.
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