摘要:
A single vend periodical dispensing machine configured for use with a coin operated mechanism for dispensing a single item during each cycle of operation. The dispensing machine includes a cabinet housing and periodical support means comprising an elevator platform, means, elevator lift means and elevator release means operatively disposed therein. The elevator release means engages the elevator lift means to relieve the pressure on the stack of periodicals being dispensed to prevent excessive pressure when in dispensing position to facilitate withdrawal from the machine through a dispensing opening. The dispensing machine also includes a thickness control means to control the size of the dispensing opening as the thickness of the periodical varies. In addition, a loading access door is pivotally attached to the top of the cabinet housing and arranged relative to the elevator platform means to permit leading of the periodicals thereon. A dispensing access door is pivotally attached to the front of the cabinet housing to permit withdrawal of the periodical through the dispensing opening. The loading access door houses a dispensing control means arranged relative to the dispensing opening to limit dispensing of a single item each cycle such that when the proper coins are inserted into the coin operated mechanism the dispensing door is released, unlocking the control means to dispense a periodical.
摘要:
Card handling devices may include a card shuffling apparatus and a card output portion having a card buffer area positioned at an interface of the card shuffling apparatus and the card output portion. The card output portion may be configured to move relative to the card shuffling apparatus and alter the orientation of the card buffer area. Card handling devices having a substantially flat card output area may include an interface portion having an at least substantially flat draw surface. The substantially flat card output area may permit playing cards to be drawn from an outlet of the substantially flat card output area in a plurality of at least substantially horizontal directions. Methods of shuffling playing cards may include altering an orientation of a card buffer area and inserting cards into the card buffer area at both a top and a bottom of a group of cards within the card buffer area.
摘要:
Provided is a card raising/lowering device capable of appropriately raising and lowering cards by a simple configuration. In concrete, a card raising/lowering device (6) is provided with a card housing section (3) in which cards (2) are housed in a stacked state, and a raising/lowering mechanism (11) for raising and lowering the cards (2) housed in the card housing section (3). The raising/lowering mechanism (11) is provided with a mounting table (12) on which the cards (2) housed in the card housing section (3) are mounted, and a biasing member (13) for biasing the mounting table (12) upward. The spring constant of the biasing member (13) is approximately equal to the weight per unit thickness of the card (2). A power transmission mechanism is provided with a torque limiter for intermitting power transmission from a motor to a counter roller according to the magnitude of power transmitted from the motor to the counter roller when a carrying roller is rotated in the direction in which the card (2) is carried out, and a one-way clutch for cutting off the power transmission from the motor to the counter roller when the carrying roller is rotated in the direction in which the card is carried in.
摘要:
A beverage dispensing apparatus is shaped like the torso of a sports figure with appropriate head gear. The head gear pivots between an open and closed position. Opening the head gear permits access to beverage containers stacked in rows in a dispensing chamber within the apparatus. A mechanical lifting mechanism is coupled to the head gear. The lifting mechanism lifts a new row of beverage containers upward for access as the head gear is pivoted closed.
摘要:
An article handling apparatus having a article storage area includes a removable article storage structure adapted for being positioned therein. The removable article storage structure comprises an elongate article storage bin having, for example, a rectangular cross-section. One sidewall of the bin includes an elongate article-loading opening therein. At least two elongate flaps are provided for closing the opening, a first flap that is hinged along a first longitudinal edge of the opening, and a second flap that is hinged along a second longitudinal edge of the opening and opposed to the first longitudinal edge. Closure of the flaps over the opening results in overlap of the distal ends of the flaps, and therefore a complete closing of the opening. Such complete closing of the opening also presents smooth surfaces along the inside surfaces of the bin to the stored articles. The smooth surfaces function to unobtrusively guide the stored articles out of the bin during a dispensing operation.