Patent ID: 6293434
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A47F,E05B,G07F

Abstract:
A bulk vending apparatus for dispensing a user-determined amount of product stored in bulk comprising:a rack unit comprising a plurality of support structures capable of extending out from said rack unit;a plurality of dispensing units each containing a product for dispensing, said dispensing units arranged on said support structures and comprising a storage portion and a removable dispensing barrel located within the bottom of said storage portion, a first end of said barrel being removably fastened to said storage portion and having an inlet positioned adjacent the first end, a second end of said barrel having an outlet for dispensing product adjacent the second end, said barrel having an auger positioned therein, anda restraining member associated with each support structure to restrain all but a first support structure of said plurality of support structures when a first support structure is extended from said rack unit.