Pneumatic vending machine
CA 2647367 C · Owner: Charmasson, Henri J. A. · Inventors: Charmasson, Henri J. A.; Simson, Anton K.
Overview
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A machine particularly adapted for dispensing light items (19) packaged in symmetrical frustum- shaped containers. The items are propelled through a tubular cartridge (3) by compressed air and in the absence of any solid pushing pulling or carrying device, then individually dispensed. A flow of compressed air generated by a blower (28) is s fed to the back of the cartridge. The items are dispensed under control of a toggling dual-gate mechanism (26 27) at the front end of the cartridge. The dual-gate mechanism of a removable magazine (2) grouping a number of cartridges can be selectively addressed and activated by means of a solenoid-driven cross-bar assembly (38).
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- Filed March 24, 2006 and granted August 5, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 24, 2026.
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