Latch mechanism for dispensing objects in point of sale systems
US9521914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C3/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A point of sale system including a compartment array for dispensing objects. Each compartment of the compartment array preferably includes a door and a latch mechanism for opening each door. In a preferred embodiment, the latch mechanism includes counterbalanced wires of shape memory alloy material that function as an actuator for opening the door of each compartment in response to selection of an object in that compartment.
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