PNEUMATIC PRODUCT HAVING VENDING SYSTEM AND LOADER

摘要

An existing product vending machine (10) is adapted to serve as a storage and loading device (10) for use in a pneumatic and vending system (11) by installing an interface unit (30). The interface unit (30) may be configured to mount on hinges (27) of the vending machine (10) and to lock the pre-existing latching structure (28) on the vending machine (10). The interface (30) has a loading tube (44) connecting to the upstream end of the tube of the pneumatic conveyor (26) of the vending and delivery system (11). The interface (30) also includes wiring (53) that interconnects the system controller (55) with the dispensing mechanism (29) so that bottles (32) are selectively loaded as selected at the vending system entry panel (22).