Automatic vending mechanism suitable for newspapers and brochures - is fitted with chain operated dispensing mechanism and has bar shaped grip with points engaging with paper

摘要

An automatic vending machine mechanism is suitable for the sale of flat objects such as newspapers, brochures and the like. The papers, or other items (4) lie almost vertically in a magazine (3) held in place by a spring loaded clamp (5). Behind the stack of papers is a bar shaped grip (13) carrying a number of points or needles (14) which grip the hindmost paper in the magazine. This grip is operated by a hand actuated chain (10) via simple gearing comprising a number of common axis toothed wheels (8). When the chain is pulled downwards, by means of a suitable handle (11), the hindmost paper is gripped, pulled upwards and forward and so dispensed.