Patent ID: 6179161
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A flat article vending machine, comprising:a cabinet defining an interior of selected dimensions bordered by a base, top, side walls, and an apertured actuator receiving panel adapted to receive and retain at least one vending actuator, said apertured panel being located proximate to said cabinet base and containing at least one vending slot and a pivotable door;a panel receiving and securing guide disposed in the interior of said cabinet on at least one of said side walls, said panel guide being disposed and extending above said apertured panel;a retractable locking arm slidable between a depressed locking position and a raised unlocked position, said locking arm being located below said panel receiving and securing guide and behind said apertured panel, said slidable locking arm lockingly engageable with said pivotable door; anda removable panel lockable to said cabinet of dimensions selected to abut said side walls, said top, and said apertured panel, said removable panel having a lower edge that is receivable in said panel receiving and retaining guide and translatable to abut and coact with said slidable locking arm and lockingly engage said pivotal door.