Patent ID: 6860402

Claim:
Automatic dispenser for unitary objects ( 1 ) comprising storage means ( 2 ) provided by a drum ( 3 ) with a horizontal axis ( 4 ) about the periphery of which are formed receptacles ( 5 ) oriented radially each to receive an object through an opening ( 6 ) and a dispensing zone ( 7 ) in which the user can take delivery of the ordered object, said drum ( 3 ) being rotatable to bring the ordered object to the dispensing zone ( 7 ), said distributor comprising: ejection means for ejecting the ordered object through said opening when it is brought to the dispensing zone ( 7 ); retention means for retaining the stored objects ( 1 ) in the receptacles ( 5 ) when their opening ( 6 ) is oriented downwardly; characterized by the fact that the retention means comprise a belt ( 17 ) extending in a plane perpendicular to the axis ( 4 ) of the drum ( 3 ) and bearing against the ends of the stored objects ( 1 ) at least over the lower half of the drum ( 3 ).