| 摘要 |
An article dispenser for dispensing elongated articles such as cigars or cigarettes on a basis independent of article length, including a base member surrounding at least a portion of the article length, and a spring loaded manipulatable catcher mechanism positioned inside the base member. The catcher includes a swivel plate and opposed shields. The catcher is held in a retracted position by a cover set across an opening in the base member against the spring pressure. The cover is releasable by a slide action switch which simultaneously laterally positions the swivel plate against the side of an article and within either of the opposed shields. The catcher mechanism then rises with release of the spring, thereby projecting the article through the opening for dispensing.
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