Patent ID: 6357621
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A vending machine which comprises a first plan tray in a substantially horizontal position, the first plan tray being pivotable independently with respect to a shaft arranged on a front vertex of the machine, and the first plan tray has at least one substantially longitudinal compartment, said at least one longitudinal compartment having a base with a longitudinal opening in a center, wherein a first conveying means comprising at least one of chains and belts is moved by two horizontal shafts, said horizontal shafts being activated by a first motor, said first conveying means including a series of projections having holes in which a separating means comprising at least one of plates and strips is connected pivotally to move a selected product towards a second tray for receiving and conveying said product towards a mouth for withdrawal by a user, said second tray being in a transversal position with regard to the advancement of the selected product which is expelled from said at least one longitudinal compartment of the first plan tray, andsaid second tray on which the selected product is deposited has a length similar to a width of said at least one longitudinal compartment of the first plan tray, said second tray being moved vertically by a slide guided and conveyed by a second conveying means comprising at least one of chains and belts positioned between two vertically aligned shafts, the vending machine further includes an insulating plate that defines two compartments kept at different temperatures, said insulating plate having dimensions approximate to the first plan tray.