APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FLAT ARTICLES

摘要

An apparatus for dispensing flat articles, which is entirely mechanical, resistant to theft and vandalism and consistently dispenses the correct volume of merchandise. A dispensing mechanism locks out a patron as the last article or item of merchandise is dispensed from the merchandise magazine by arresting rotation of the coin mechanism at a point where a coin cannot be inserted. A novel locking mechanism for the door covering the secure compartment in which collected coins are stored and a novel protective flap for the dispensing slot are also provided.