Patent ID: 7191624
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A vending machine configured to retain objects for distribution, the vending machine comprising a cabinet defining an interior region sized to receive the objects for distribution, a door coupled to the cabinet to move between an opened position permitting access to the interior region of the cabinet and a closed position blocking access to the interior region of the cabinet, at least one of the cabinet and door having an opening sized to permit distribution of the objects while the door is in the closed position, and a lock configured to move between a locked position blocking movement of the door from the closed position and an unlocked position permitting movement of the door from the closed position, the lock including a first interactive member, a second interactive member, and a motor configured to power unlocking of the door, the second interactive member being configured to move relative to the first interactive member absent power from the motor to block the door from moving to the opened position, the motor powering relative movement between the first and second interactive members during locking.