摘要 |
An article dispensing apparatus, such as a vending machine ( 10 ), includes a controllably positioned suction hose dispenser ( 220 ) for retrieving articles ( 223 ) from a storage area ( 215 ). In one embodiment, a quick release device ( 500 ) coupled to the suction hose dispenser ( 220 ), is activated in response to mechanical contact caused by the controllable positioning of the suction hose dispenser ( 220 ), said activation facilitating a quick release of the retrieved article to a place ( 210 ) associated with an article dispensing area ( 22 ).
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