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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2018
Royal Vendors, Inc., Kearneysville, WV (US);
Roger Claghorn, Kearneysville, WV (US);
John Dundon, Kearneysville, WV (US);
Ron Lovall, Kearneysville, WV (US);
Kevin Ward, Kearneysville, WV (US);
Steve Costello, Kearneysville, WV (US);
Tom Unsicker, Kearneysville, WV (US);
ROYAL VENDORS, INC., Kearneysville, WV (US);
Abstract
A vending machine is disclosed which may include a level sensor to ensure proper positioning of the vending machine, and which can be used in an anti-theft alert scheme. The machine may also include an XY mechanism having an X-axis motor in a product area and a Y-axis motor in a transaction area. The machine may also include individually lockable doors between the product area and a delivery bin and between the delivery bin and the outside of the machine. The machine may also include quick release racks, trays and gates for easy removal and replacement. The machine may also include a controller which allows programming of product size or product price by rack or column. The machine may also include a refrigeration cassette which can be quickly removed and replaced. The machine may also include anti-theft legs or an anti-theft underside mechanism.