| 摘要 |
<p>A machine for automatically dispensing a selected container from a store of containers and for automatically storing a container returned to the machine. The machine includes an array of storage bins (503) for storing the containers, a carriage (507) mounted for movement relative to the bins for transporting a container between a first machine position for dispensing and for receiving containers, and a second machine position corresponding to one of the bins. The carriage includes a lateral adjustment device (567, 575, 565, 569) for laterally adjusting the position of a container to a predetermined lateral position within the carriage. A controllable arm (521) is mounted to the carriage for movement therewith between the first and second machine positions and for movement relative to the carriage. The controllable arm has first and second vertical surfaces (573, 585) for transferring a container between the bins and carriage.</p> |
