Data generating device for bulk vending machines

摘要

A data generating device for use with a coin mechanism of a bulk vending machine, is provided. In all of the embodiments, the invention uses a standard coin mechanism of a bulk vending machine, which in its normal operation is received into an opening in the bulk vending machine, and a data generating device in working relation with the coin mechanism. The data generating device, will be able to receive, store and generate various types of information relevant to owners/operators of bulk vending machines, including but not limited to, day and/or time of particular vends, particular machine from which the vend took place, particular location/owner/operator of machine from which each vend originated, and the identity of the person collecting the money from the machine, while also allowing for the multiple hook-up of numerous data generating devices positioned on numerous machines found in one location so as to achieve a report on all vends from all machines.

主权项

1. A data generating device for a bulk vending machine having a coin mechanism having a selectively rotatable cam, comprising:
a data compilation/transfer device; and a switch assembly in communication with said data compilation/transfer device; wherein said switch assembly is attached to said coin mechanism of said bulk vending machine in such a way that a portion of said switch is contacted by a portion of said cam when said cam rotates, causing said switch to close thereby causing said data compilation/transfer device to compile data.