WO1999030990A1 - Product delivery device - Google Patents
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- WO1999030990A1 WO1999030990A1 PCT/US1998/025902 US9825902W WO9930990A1 WO 1999030990 A1 WO1999030990 A1 WO 1999030990A1 US 9825902 W US9825902 W US 9825902W WO 9930990 A1 WO9930990 A1 WO 9930990A1
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- bottles
- rectilinear
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- loading end
- tracks
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
- G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
- G07F11/34—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are of zig-zag form
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
- A47F7/28—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles, tins, milk packs
- A47F7/285—Show stands having fixation means, e.g. hanging means, slidable fixations, frictional retaining means, theft prevention
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
- G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
Definitions
- This invention relaters generally to the field of refrigerated coolers for serially dispensing packaged beverages, such as carbonated sodas, fruit juices, and the like. More particularly, it relates to an improved track arrangement for serially moving containers to a point of disengagement by a user.
- This patent describes a U-shaped channel of relatively short length in which the containers are supported at a bottom surface, and the channel has no provision for gravity feeding of the containers.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,586,665 discloses a U-shaped storage channel for supporting necked bottles within a channel which engages the transfer ring on the neck of the bottle. The channel is supported at an angle for gravity feed. However, both rectilinear segments of the channel are angled in the same direction, so that both free ends serve as both a feeding inlet and a dispensing outlet. Thus, unless care is taken to consistently use only one of the ends for loading, old stock can accumulate in the area of the U-shaped segment of the channel. Disclosure of Invention
- the invention contemplates the provision of an improved channel construction of U-shaped configuration in which the first and second rectilinear segments of the channel are in non-planar relation, so that one free end of the channel is positioned substantially above the other free end to permit loading of the channel at the upper end wherein each loaded bottle is conducted under gravity away from the upper end until the channel is completely filled to thus provide an indication to service personnel of such condition.
- maximum space utilization is also accomplished.
- Figure 1 is an exploded view in perspective of an embodiment of the invention, with certain of the component parts removed for purposes of clarity.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view thereof in fully assembled condition. Best Mode For Carrying Out The Invention
- the device generally indicated by reference character 10, comprises first, second and third track elements 11, 12, and 13, respectively; and an interconnecting frame element 14.
- Each element 11-13 includes first and second rails 20-21 in parallel relation forming an interstice 22 for reception of the necks of bottles 23 which are supported by a known transfer ring (not shown) .
- the rails are interconnected by an upper wall element 24 including a top wall 25 and first and second side walls 26-27 which form a recess for the capped top of a bottle.
- Each of the rails 20-21 commences at a first end 30 and includes a first rectilinear segment 31, a curved segment 32, and a second rectilinear segment 33 terminating at a second end 34.
- the segments 31 and 33 are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane at a common angle to provide continuous gravity feed from the first end 30 to the second end 34.
- the track elements 11-13 are integrated in vertically stacked arrangement over a supporting base wall 40 by side supports 41 and 42 one each side being interconnected by screws or rivets at locations 43.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP98961950A EP1059868A4 (en) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-12-07 | Product delivery device |
AU17137/99A AU1713799A (en) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-12-07 | Product delivery device |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US08/990,726 US5878862A (en) | 1997-12-15 | 1997-12-15 | Product delivery device |
US08/990,726 | 1997-12-15 |
Publications (1)
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WO1999030990A1 true WO1999030990A1 (en) | 1999-06-24 |
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PCT/US1998/025902 WO1999030990A1 (en) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-12-07 | Product delivery device |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US5878862A (en) |
EP (1) | EP1059868A4 (en) |
AU (1) | AU1713799A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999030990A1 (en) |
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1997
- 1997-12-15 US US08/990,726 patent/US5878862A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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1998
- 1998-12-07 AU AU17137/99A patent/AU1713799A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-12-07 WO PCT/US1998/025902 patent/WO1999030990A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-12-07 EP EP98961950A patent/EP1059868A4/en not_active Withdrawn
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US2790526A (en) * | 1950-11-24 | 1957-04-30 | Schenley Ind Inc | Can vending machine |
US2915162A (en) * | 1959-06-04 | 1959-12-01 | Donald E Umstead | Bin dispenser |
US3055293A (en) * | 1960-08-05 | 1962-09-25 | Michael J Lariccia | Storage and dispensing rack for cans and the like |
US3501016A (en) | 1968-02-05 | 1970-03-17 | Kenneth C Eaton | Article storage apparatus |
US5111963A (en) * | 1991-05-24 | 1992-05-12 | Frederick J. Stingel | Container storage and dispensing apparatus |
US5586665A (en) | 1995-02-28 | 1996-12-24 | Etalex Inc. | Gravity fed bottle dispensing and display rack |
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EP1059868A4 (en) | 2001-03-07 |
AU1713799A (en) | 1999-07-05 |
EP1059868A1 (en) | 2000-12-20 |
US5878862A (en) | 1999-03-09 |
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