摘要 |
A selective vending machine having switching circuitry which permits the continued purchase of other selections in the event that the dispensing mechanism of one or more selections malfunctions due to jamming or component failure. The circuitry is responsive to the operational condition of the dispensing mechanisms of the various selections and, if a particular mechanism malfunctions, the operating circuit to customer actuatable selection switches is reestablished although the normal cycle is not completed due to the malfunction. Additionally, the vend solenoid of the malfunctioned mechanism is disconnected from its associated selection switch to prevent energization thereof until the malfunction is corrected.
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