Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles

GPHYSICS G07Checking devices G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS

G07F11/00Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles

G07F11/002where the dispenser is part of a centrally controlled network of dispensers G07F11/005Special arrangements for insuring that only one single article may be dispensed at a time G07F11/007wherein the storage and dispensing mechanism are configurable in relation to the physical or geometrical properties of the articles to be stored or dispensed G07F11/02from non-movable magazines G07F11/04in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other G07F11/045for sheet shaped or pliable articles G07F11/06supported individually on pivotally-mounted flaps or shelves G07F11/08arranged in two column in staggered relationship G07F11/10two or more magazines having a common delivery chute G07F11/12with means for automatically changing to reserve stacks G07F11/14with means for raising the stack of articles to permit delivery of the topmost G07F11/16Delivery means G07F11/165Delivery by means of an xyz-picker or multi-dimensional article picking arrangement G07F11/18Recessed drawers G07F11/20Pushers actuated directly by hand G07F11/22Pushers actuated indirectly by hand G07F11/24Rotary or oscillatory members G07F11/26Endless bands G07F11/28in which the magazines are inclined G07F11/30two or more magazines having independent delivery G07F11/32two or magazines having a common delivery chute G07F11/34in which the magazines are of zig-zag form G07F11/36in which the magazines are of helical or spiral form G07F11/38in which the magazines are horizontal G07F11/40the articles being delivered by hand-operated means G07F11/42the articles being delivered by motor-driven means G07F11/44in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk G07F11/46from movable storage containers or supports G07F11/48the storage containers or supports G07F11/50the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted G07F11/52about horizontal axes G07F11/54about vertical axes G07F11/56the storage containers or supports both rotating and moving axially G07F11/58the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors G07F11/60the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable G07F11/62in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles G07F11/64in which the articles are individually suspended from stationary supports G07F11/66in which the articles are dispensed by cutting from a mass G07F11/68in which the articles are torn or severed from strips or sheets G07F11/70in which the articles are formed in the apparatus from components, blanks, or material constituents G07F11/72Auxiliary equipment