SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING OBJECTS

摘要

An automated dispensing assembly includes a base, and a shuttle mounted in t he base and movable under automated control between a loading position and a dispensing position. The shuttle includes a cavity configured to carry an object, such as cover. The depth of the cavity in the shuttle is approximately the same (or less) as the thickness o f one of the objects. A storage module is mounted proximate the shuttle. The storage module is configured to store a plurality of objects and includes an opening exposing the next objec t to be dispensed. The cavity is positioned adjacent the opening in the storage module in the loading position and an edge of the cavity separates the object to be dispensed from the othe r objects in the storage module as the shuttle moves to the dispensing position.