Prize-dispensing apparatus
US9898885B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3297
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prize-dispensing apparatus includes a casing unit, a preloading unit, a pulling unit, a feed-measuring unit and a grabbing unit. The preloading unit is partially inserted in and movably connected to the casing unit. The pulling unit is inserted in and connected to the casing unit. The grabbing unit includes claws and links. Each claw incudes an upper end pivotally connected to the preloading unit and a lower end for contact with a prize. Each link includes an upper end pivotally connected to the casing unit and a lower end pivotally connected to a portion of a corresponding claw. The claws are closed to grab the prize when the pulling unit is actuated. The claws are opened by the preloading unit when the pulling unit is not actuated. The feed-measuring unit is inserted in the casing unit and used to measure feed of the pulling unit.
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