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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2000
Ulrich Willach, Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, DE;
Werner Schmitt, Ruppichteroth-Schönenberg, DE;
Gebr. Willach GmbH, Ruppichteroth, DE;
Abstract
The automatic dispenser comprises at least one rack ( ) provided with inclined shelves ( ) containing the items ( ). A manipulator ( ) is controllably movable at the front side of the rack for gripping under the first item and take it out of the inclined shelf. The manipulator ( ) conveys the item ( ) to one of at least two dispensing locations ( A, B). From each dispensing location an individual conveyor path leads to a place of destination. The dispensing locations ( A, B) are positioned at the front side of the rack ( ). The rear side ( ) of the rack opposite to the free space ( ) is accessible for filling the inclined shelves ( ) without the dispensing operation being impeded.