SENSOR AND LOCKOUT FOR ANTI-SWEEP HOOK

摘要

A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.

主权项

1. A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft, comprising:
at least one merchandise support module including a covering defining an interior space within the module; a support member mounted to the module; a dispensing member mounted to the module adjacent the support member; a lockout device mounted to the at least one module and connected to the dispensing member, the lockout device including:
a plurality of walls defining a housing;a user input member accessible from outside the housing, the user input member communicating with the dispensing member;a controller electrically communicating with the user input member, the controller including a memory and a processor;a sensor electrically communicating with the controller and sensing the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member; anda signaling device electrically communicating with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.