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A display is releasably mounted on the outside of an enclosure. The display may be released from the enclosure upon gaining access to the inside of the latter. In a preferred embodiment, the display is a sign, and the enclosure is a vending machine. The sign includes a rear panel, which is secured t

A display is releasably mounted on the outside of an enclosure. The display may be released from the enclosure upon gaining access to the inside of the latter. In a preferred embodiment, the display is a sign, and the enclosure is a vending machine. The sign includes a rear panel, which is secured to the door of the vending machine, and a front panel which is connected to the rear panel by means of a hinge. A fastener on the front panel, disposed generally opposite the hinge, protrudes through a hole in the rear panel and into an opening in the vending machine door. The relative sizes of the fastener and the hole are such that a portion of the fastener snaps into place on the opposite side of the rear panel.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A vending machine, comprising:a base;a door movable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position, wherein the door has an inside which is accessible when the door occupies the open position but inaccessible when the door occupies the closed position, a

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A vending machine, comprising:a base;a door movable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position, wherein the door has an inside which is accessible when the door occupies the open position but inaccessible when the door occupies the closed position, and the door has an outside surface which is visible from a position external to the vending machine when the door occupies the closed position;at least one hinge interconnecting said door to said base, wherein said door is pivotally moveable about said hinge, between said open and said closed positions;a display mounted on the outside surface of the door, said display comprising a latch wherein said latch is biased into engagement with said door and extends from said outside of the door toward said inside of the door and is releasable only upon access to said inside of the door; anda lock interconnecting the door and the base to limit access to said inside of the door.