| 摘要 |
<p>An article dispensing apparatus is described. The dispensing apparatus includes a plurality of slats (12), each having one or more holders for holding and dispensing articles. Each slat has a cavity (24) and an open end. Further, each holder includes an aperture (32) through which a pin (34) may extend into and retract from the cavity to assist in dispensing articles held therein. Each open end may include a curved surface (113) to assist in inhibiting the articles from being dispensed prematurely. Further, each slat (12) may include a tongue (119) on one side and a groove (117) on another side. The tongue (119) of each slat fit within the grooves (117) of adjacent slats (12), allowing them to ride in close conformity to each other and allowing for relatively unencumbered movement between the slats (12).</p> |
