Patent ID: 6135335
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G07B,G07F

Abstract:
A ticket dispensing apparatus comprising:a framework;a driver roller rotatably coupled to the framework to dispense tickets from the framework;a sensor for monitoring the dispensing of the tickets;a motor coupled to the drive roller and in communication with the sensor to rotate the drive roller and thereby advance the tickets;at least one guide coupled to the framework for maintaining the tickets in operational relationship with at least one of the sensor and the drive roller, the guide being adjustable to accommodate tickets of varying widths;a frame movable relative to the framework and in which the drive roller is rotatably mounted; and;a support between the movable frames and the framework directing the movement of the movable frame so the axis of the driven roller moves in a path which is inclined toward and intersects the path of movement of the tickets on the delivery side away from the rollers.