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PRODUCT RELEASE MECHANISMS AND VENDING MACHINES HAVING PRODUCT RELEASE MECHANISMS

A vending machine includes a housing defining a product compartment and a front wall having a transparent portion. A platform is arranged within the product compartment of the vending machine for storing a product thereon, and the platform includes a first end opposite a second end. The vending machine further includes a product release mechanism that includes a gate arranged on the platform and movable from a closed position to an open position to release the product from the platform. A delivery bin having an open front end is arranged below the platform such that when the first gate is moved to the open position, the product falls under a force of gravity from the platform into the delivery bin for access by a consumer.


» Number: WO2022169610A1 (A1)

» Publication Date: 11/08/2022

» Applicant: PEPSICO INC?[US]

» Inventor: BHUTANI GURMEET?[US]; JAIN SANDEEP?[US]

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