Automatic dispensing machine for CD disc cassettes - has number of discs in magazines in housing that are accessed by built in programmable handling unit.

摘要

An automatic dispenser, ie 'automat', machine has a number of magazine units (2) that are stacked in parallel within a housing (1). Each magazine stores specific CD disc (6) versions that are accessed by insertion of a cash or credit card into a reader (7). Within the housing is a 30 manipulator (12) that can be vertically (11) and horizontally (9) by servo motors to a specific location. Once in position the gripper unit may be moved forward (10) to extract the keyboard (5) selected cassette. Exit from the housing is mechanically interlocked to prevent manipulation. ADVANTAGE - Simple construction and operation.