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An improved article handling system includes an article storage structure for containing articles to be handled, transport structure for transporting articles to a position where they can be delivered to or removed from machine, control devices to identify, remove and deliver article to said storage

An improved article handling system includes an article storage structure for containing articles to be handled, transport structure for transporting articles to a position where they can be delivered to or removed from machine, control devices to identify, remove and deliver article to said storage bins, a record keeping device for recording each transaction of the system including dispensing, retrieval and identification of the article and user. The construction and arrangement of the transport means for transporting articles to the dispense and/or return position is unique in its construction, its two axes of motion is performed using one motor allows this article vending machine to be constructed very efficiently and at a very reliable cost. Further, The article vending machine is capable of identifying articles for return prior to their insertion into the machine.

대표청구항 ▼

An article dispensing machine comprising: a housing; a carousel located within said housing and supporting a plurality of shelves, said carousel adapted for vertical and horizontal displacement, and wherein said carousel further comprises; a center plate supported by said vertical elevation means; a

An article dispensing machine comprising: a housing; a carousel located within said housing and supporting a plurality of shelves, said carousel adapted for vertical and horizontal displacement, and wherein said carousel further comprises; a center plate supported by said vertical elevation means; a plurality of radially extending supports connected to said center plate; a circular hub supported by said plurality of radially extending supports; and a plurality of shelf supports attached to said circular hub, each of said shelf supports supporting a plurality of shelves; a pair of alignment rails for each said shelf support, each one of said alignment rails connecting one outer side of each said plurality of shelves; vertical elevation means, supporting said carousel, for controlling the vertical and angular displacement of said carousel; and means for providing selective access to said shelves.