<p>Compact Vending Machine A vending machine which comprises a replaceable, transparent loading magazine (3) forming an array of honeycomb slots (13) holding the goods (20) to be dispensed. The magazine (3) is positioned over the slanted top (2) of the vending machine. Each honeycomb slot (13) has a small hinged trap door (16) upon which the goods (20) held therein rest. The trap door (16) is held closed by a flexible member (24) associated with a system of crossbars (22) and (23). A solenoid is used at the end of each crossbars to shift it laterally. Only the flexible member (24) positioned at the cross point of two activated crossbars is allowed to move and release the corresponding trap door. A chute (25) under the trap doors (16) directs the goods falling therethrough towardly dispensing station. The goods selection is mode by dialing on a keyboard the identifying symbol of the slot holding desired item. The keyboard is activated by signals issued from a coin box after detection of the correct change. Selective enablement of certain keys according to the amount of change deposited allows for different pricing between columns of goods-holding slots.</p>
