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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 1984
Filed:
Dec. 01, 1980
Ralph B Olson, Lombard, IL (US);
Stuart I Musick, Highland Park, IL (US);
Amco Corporation, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A gravity-feed system for storing and dispensing canned goods on a 'first-in, first-out' basis is provided. The system comprises an upper track assembly which is supported by an upright frame and is inclined downwardly from the front to the back of the frame. The upper track assembly includes at least one track adapted to receive a number of cans disposed on their sides. The track has an aperture at its lower end to enable the cans to drop from the track. A lower track assembly is positioned below the first track assembly and is supported by the upright frame. The lower track assembly is inclined downwardly from the back to the front of the frame and includes at least one track corresponding to the track of the upper assembly which is adapted to receive the cans dropping from the track of the upper assembly. Guide means are provided to insure that the cans remain aligned as they move from the upper track to the lower track.