摘要 |
A vending machine in which articles are stored dispenses articles one by one by through respective feeding paths from an outlet. A main lane supports a carton containing a plurality of articles therein which can be loaded directly into a main feeding lane. At least one auxiliary lane adjacent to the main lane supports a plurality of articles which can be loaded individually into the machine. The carton supported on the main lane is designed with a portion which can be opened, and a stopper is designed so as to retain articles within the carton unless no articles are located in the auxiliary lane. For vending, the auxiliary lane is depleted first, whereafter articles stored in the carton are vended.
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